Female Therapists in Glenview, IL
![Photo of Erica Leibrandt - Sound Mind Counseling, LCPC, RYT, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/97100bd1-1962-4722-8a90-186810ca6487/4/320x400.jpeg)
As the founder of Sound Mind Counseling, I have dedicated myself to helping people find real relief from emotional and psychological pain. If you're feeling stuck, angry, anxious or sad, you're in the right place. I help my clients bring their lives into focus so that they can sort out what's hurting them, what's holding them back, and how best to move forward.
As the founder of Sound Mind Counseling, I have dedicated myself to helping people find real relief from emotional and psychological pain. If you're feeling stuck, angry, anxious or sad, you're in the right place. I help my clients bring their lives into focus so that they can sort out what's hurting them, what's holding them back, and how best to move forward.
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I believe that the most important ingredient to successful therapy is the therapeutic relationship itself. My goal is to create a relationship in which my clients feel safe, understood, and free to be their genuine selves. When that is achieved, I believe that clients have the space to build self-compassion, discover their own unique strengths, and explore their goals for a more fulfilling life. I work with clients to collaboratively create treatment plans that fit their needs. I understand that coming to therapy is a vulnerable experience and I am careful to move at each client’s pace to help them feel comfortable.
I believe that the most important ingredient to successful therapy is the therapeutic relationship itself. My goal is to create a relationship in which my clients feel safe, understood, and free to be their genuine selves. When that is achieved, I believe that clients have the space to build self-compassion, discover their own unique strengths, and explore their goals for a more fulfilling life. I work with clients to collaboratively create treatment plans that fit their needs. I understand that coming to therapy is a vulnerable experience and I am careful to move at each client’s pace to help them feel comfortable.
![Photo of Gabriela Raijer, LCPC, MA, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f642ee1-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Are you ready to take control of your life? Change can be scary, particularly when other forces are bringing you down. Sometimes you wonder if you can truly get out of bad situations or wonder how to even begin the process. Well, it turns out you already have!! By starting your search for a therapist, you have taken the first step to achieve freedom from whatever is holding you back. As an experienced licensed clinician, I would like to have the opportunity to help you take the next step and the one after, so that you can become truly free and happy.
Are you ready to take control of your life? Change can be scary, particularly when other forces are bringing you down. Sometimes you wonder if you can truly get out of bad situations or wonder how to even begin the process. Well, it turns out you already have!! By starting your search for a therapist, you have taken the first step to achieve freedom from whatever is holding you back. As an experienced licensed clinician, I would like to have the opportunity to help you take the next step and the one after, so that you can become truly free and happy.
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Krissy Murukurthy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Glenview, IL 60025
I am here to help anyone who wants to live a more full life. Whether you want to feel better or focus on personal growth, there are so many ways we can work together to reach your goals. I am trauma-informed, trained in EMDR and Psychedelic Assisted therapies. I am certified in integrative medicine for mental health and incorporate alternative/wholistic approaches to enable mind-body balance. I l also bring neuroscience, conflict resolution, expressive arts, play, sand-tray, and attachment work into practice, and offer walk and talk therapy. I see clients at all stages of the lifespan from infants to adults.
I am here to help anyone who wants to live a more full life. Whether you want to feel better or focus on personal growth, there are so many ways we can work together to reach your goals. I am trauma-informed, trained in EMDR and Psychedelic Assisted therapies. I am certified in integrative medicine for mental health and incorporate alternative/wholistic approaches to enable mind-body balance. I l also bring neuroscience, conflict resolution, expressive arts, play, sand-tray, and attachment work into practice, and offer walk and talk therapy. I see clients at all stages of the lifespan from infants to adults.
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Life is not easy. There are constant worries, so much to do while not enough time, and it’s easy to feel lost or alone. Despite wanting to change, many people find themselves stuck, feeling sad, anxious, and lonely. Figuring out how to communicate, feel more connected, and get your needs met in a relationship often takes more understanding of yourself and learning some new skills. Feelings of anxiety, worry, stress, and sadness may signal the need for a change. Navigating change and the mix of emotions is stressful enough; it does not have to be lonely. Sharing the burden and journey of change makes an incredible difference.
Life is not easy. There are constant worries, so much to do while not enough time, and it’s easy to feel lost or alone. Despite wanting to change, many people find themselves stuck, feeling sad, anxious, and lonely. Figuring out how to communicate, feel more connected, and get your needs met in a relationship often takes more understanding of yourself and learning some new skills. Feelings of anxiety, worry, stress, and sadness may signal the need for a change. Navigating change and the mix of emotions is stressful enough; it does not have to be lonely. Sharing the burden and journey of change makes an incredible difference.
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At times, we all face challenges & obstacles. As an adult, you may thrive in many areas of your life, yet struggle with doubt & self-criticism. Personal & work relationships can become strained, and feelings of anxiety, loneliness, sadness or depression can challenge the life you envision for yourself. If your primary relationships are fraught with disappointment & frustration, I can help. We will explore how past experiences may be negatively influencing current thoughts and behaviors. I specialize in helping you build relationships that will ease your anxiety and enhance your well-being both at work and home.
At times, we all face challenges & obstacles. As an adult, you may thrive in many areas of your life, yet struggle with doubt & self-criticism. Personal & work relationships can become strained, and feelings of anxiety, loneliness, sadness or depression can challenge the life you envision for yourself. If your primary relationships are fraught with disappointment & frustration, I can help. We will explore how past experiences may be negatively influencing current thoughts and behaviors. I specialize in helping you build relationships that will ease your anxiety and enhance your well-being both at work and home.
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Kara Londergan
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Glenview, IL 60026 (Online Only)
We are all longing to feel loved and to belong. Yet, it is often in the arms of our loved ones where we can be hurt the most. Working with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families to deal with the pain that comes with close relationships is at the heart of what I do. Together we can work to help you create new meaning in your life with a stronger voice of authorship, empowering you to find the strength and tools to create a life worth living and relationships worth having. Our goal is to help you heal the root so that you can blossom, turning that pain into purpose. (I'm licensed in Illinois & Virginia)
We are all longing to feel loved and to belong. Yet, it is often in the arms of our loved ones where we can be hurt the most. Working with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families to deal with the pain that comes with close relationships is at the heart of what I do. Together we can work to help you create new meaning in your life with a stronger voice of authorship, empowering you to find the strength and tools to create a life worth living and relationships worth having. Our goal is to help you heal the root so that you can blossom, turning that pain into purpose. (I'm licensed in Illinois & Virginia)
![Photo of Kasia Szaflarski, MEd, LPC , NBCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cbfd1ecc-0b2e-4b6a-b302-6ff47f581e85/1/320x400.jpeg)
Kasia Szaflarski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC , NBCC
Verified Verified
Glenview, IL 60026
Starting therapy and let alone being vulnerable with another individual can be very jarring and uncomfortable. Whether we are feeling alone, managing a new job, over coming past trauma or grief, or even not knowing where to even begin. My goal is to provide individuals with a safe and non judgemental space to process these feelings with compassion and respect. My background as a clinician serving adolescence to geriatric populations of Chicago and its surrounding suburbs, from intense psychological trauma and other psychologic disorders, has equipped me with the knowledge to assist clients through any of these obstacles.
Starting therapy and let alone being vulnerable with another individual can be very jarring and uncomfortable. Whether we are feeling alone, managing a new job, over coming past trauma or grief, or even not knowing where to even begin. My goal is to provide individuals with a safe and non judgemental space to process these feelings with compassion and respect. My background as a clinician serving adolescence to geriatric populations of Chicago and its surrounding suburbs, from intense psychological trauma and other psychologic disorders, has equipped me with the knowledge to assist clients through any of these obstacles.
![Photo of Denise K Ambre, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c18f234-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
If you’re struggling with a challenging situation in your life, it can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be that way. You deserve to experience happiness, confidence, and inner peace. I treat adults and adolescents struggling with depression, stress and anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, relationship concerns, and attachment issues. I also provide parenting support and couples counseling. My approach involves psychodynamic psychotherapy and relational therapy. I also introduce some cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
If you’re struggling with a challenging situation in your life, it can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be that way. You deserve to experience happiness, confidence, and inner peace. I treat adults and adolescents struggling with depression, stress and anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, relationship concerns, and attachment issues. I also provide parenting support and couples counseling. My approach involves psychodynamic psychotherapy and relational therapy. I also introduce some cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
![Photo of Lisa B Synnestvedt - Glenn Counseling Center, MS, LCPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/64558b74-fc82-436d-8b21-2dda049b93ba/2/320x400.jpeg)
Glenn Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Glenview, IL 60025
Glenn Counseling Center offers integrative clinical therapeutic services for adolescents, young adults and families. Our clinicians work closely with various schools on the North Shore helping provide collaborative and wrap around support for students and families. We focus on children ages 5 through young adult and provide individual, group, and family therapy. We pride ourselves in our inclusiveness and our skills in working with individual and family trauma and crises.
Glenn Counseling Center offers integrative clinical therapeutic services for adolescents, young adults and families. Our clinicians work closely with various schools on the North Shore helping provide collaborative and wrap around support for students and families. We focus on children ages 5 through young adult and provide individual, group, and family therapy. We pride ourselves in our inclusiveness and our skills in working with individual and family trauma and crises.
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Elka M Cubacub
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, RYT-200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glenview, IL 60025
You are reading these words for a reason: You want to make a change and you're not sure how. Perhaps you feel socially inept and terrified of judgement or rejection. Or you feel alone and disconnected, unable to communicate effectively with the people you love most. Or you feel at odds with your body and dependent on food rituals surrounded by secrecy and shame. The human mind is wonderfully creative and adaptive. Your symptoms are valid responses to internal and environmental circumstances. In therapy, we can hold and heal your experience together.
You are reading these words for a reason: You want to make a change and you're not sure how. Perhaps you feel socially inept and terrified of judgement or rejection. Or you feel alone and disconnected, unable to communicate effectively with the people you love most. Or you feel at odds with your body and dependent on food rituals surrounded by secrecy and shame. The human mind is wonderfully creative and adaptive. Your symptoms are valid responses to internal and environmental circumstances. In therapy, we can hold and heal your experience together.
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I enjoy working with children, teens, young adults, and families on a variety of presenting concerns such as anxiety, depression, transitioning into adulthood, parenting, children of divorce/separation, family/relationship issues, navigating school stress, and more. Therapy is not just for crisis situations, but for helping to create more stability in life. I also have experience in family law which allows me to better assist with more complex family situations. I believe in working collaboratively with families, schools, and other professionals to see the best outcome for my clients.
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I am a sex therapist and licensed psychotherapist. Sexual health issues I address include: intimacy avoidance, low desire, shame and embarrassment, sexual trauma, negative body image, recovery from infidelity, open relationships, infertility, and performance issues. Other psychological issues I work with include: interpersonal conflicts, depression, bipolar, anxiety and thought disorders. Life circumstances that might bring you to call include: divorce, separation, breakups, life transitions: going away to college, entering the workforce, welcoming a child into the family, feeling stagnant or unsatisfied with a job or relationship.
I am a sex therapist and licensed psychotherapist. Sexual health issues I address include: intimacy avoidance, low desire, shame and embarrassment, sexual trauma, negative body image, recovery from infidelity, open relationships, infertility, and performance issues. Other psychological issues I work with include: interpersonal conflicts, depression, bipolar, anxiety and thought disorders. Life circumstances that might bring you to call include: divorce, separation, breakups, life transitions: going away to college, entering the workforce, welcoming a child into the family, feeling stagnant or unsatisfied with a job or relationship.
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Daisy Franco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glenview, IL 60026 (Online Only)
Hi there! My name is Daisy Franco, and I am a seasoned bilingual LCSW based in Illinois with over a decade of experience. I provide individual therapy for BIPOC adolescents, young adults, and grown adults with emotional support in life transitions, women's issues, dealing with work-life balance, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, body image, and c-PTSD. I also have a strong foundation background in working with adult clients with chronic mental illness and dual-integrated co-occurring disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar I, and II. I'm also trained to complete various immigration evaluations, such as asylum seekers.
Hi there! My name is Daisy Franco, and I am a seasoned bilingual LCSW based in Illinois with over a decade of experience. I provide individual therapy for BIPOC adolescents, young adults, and grown adults with emotional support in life transitions, women's issues, dealing with work-life balance, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, body image, and c-PTSD. I also have a strong foundation background in working with adult clients with chronic mental illness and dual-integrated co-occurring disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar I, and II. I'm also trained to complete various immigration evaluations, such as asylum seekers.
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Maddie Isaacs
Pre-Licensed Professional, LSW, MSW, PEL
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glenview, IL 60025
I believe everyone has the potential for growth and development, but it is not easy! People face trauma, anxiety, depression, family issues, and other issues that are difficult to handle on their own. It can also be difficult to reach out to others and/or professionals to seek support. This is why I am here for you! I am an approachable, genuine, and warm clinician to make the transition to therapy and the therapy process as easy as possible. I provide children, teens, young adults, and adults a positive, safe and comfortable environment. I provide as much care, support and healing to reach and maintain my clients’ needs.
I believe everyone has the potential for growth and development, but it is not easy! People face trauma, anxiety, depression, family issues, and other issues that are difficult to handle on their own. It can also be difficult to reach out to others and/or professionals to seek support. This is why I am here for you! I am an approachable, genuine, and warm clinician to make the transition to therapy and the therapy process as easy as possible. I provide children, teens, young adults, and adults a positive, safe and comfortable environment. I provide as much care, support and healing to reach and maintain my clients’ needs.
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I work most effectively with those who may be facing a life transition (occupational, personal relationship, emotional) or a health challenge. For 10 years I was the Director of Psychosocial Oncology at Rush University Medical Center focusing on the emotional aspects of being diagnosed, undergoing treatment and post treatment for cancer. I worked both with patients and family members who were interested in learning how to cope more adaptively with the stressors in their lives. I continue to work with individuals and family members who are struggling to cope with a medical diagnosis.
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Dr. Terry-Ann Adjmul-Hislop is a graduate from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She is a pediatric neuropsychologist with extensive experience working with the pediatric and adolescent population both domestically and internationally. She organizes and conducts positive parenting seminars, psychosocial workshops, and has worked especially with children who have been diagnosed with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning disability, language disorders, mood disorders, behavioral problems, developmental delays, trauma, adjustment disorders, depression, and anxiety.
Dr. Terry-Ann Adjmul-Hislop is a graduate from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She is a pediatric neuropsychologist with extensive experience working with the pediatric and adolescent population both domestically and internationally. She organizes and conducts positive parenting seminars, psychosocial workshops, and has worked especially with children who have been diagnosed with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning disability, language disorders, mood disorders, behavioral problems, developmental delays, trauma, adjustment disorders, depression, and anxiety.
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Christy Vavloukis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Glenview, IL 60025
Waitlist for new clients
Looking for a therapist can be hard, but therapy doesn’t have to be! People seek help for many different reasons, but generally one common factor determines how effective therapy will be, the quality of the connection between the client and their therapist. I strive to make clients feel comfortable by providing a safe, nonjudgmental, and caring, atmosphere. I believe empathy, trust, curiosity, and humor are essential components to an effective therapeutic relationship. If this sounds like a good fit for you, I hope you will take that next step and call to see how I can be of help to you.
Looking for a therapist can be hard, but therapy doesn’t have to be! People seek help for many different reasons, but generally one common factor determines how effective therapy will be, the quality of the connection between the client and their therapist. I strive to make clients feel comfortable by providing a safe, nonjudgmental, and caring, atmosphere. I believe empathy, trust, curiosity, and humor are essential components to an effective therapeutic relationship. If this sounds like a good fit for you, I hope you will take that next step and call to see how I can be of help to you.
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Each of our lives travel a unique journey filled with experiences that write our personal story. While capable of bringing immeasurable joy, life may also not always provide us with the lasting happiness we desire. In our lives we will encounter pain, losses, suffering and struggles, realities of life over which we have little control. As human beings, pain is part of the fabric of our human condition. My aim is to guide you to be more aware, more often. By bringing the entire range of thoughts and feelings into awareness, we can access new ways to overcome challenges.
Each of our lives travel a unique journey filled with experiences that write our personal story. While capable of bringing immeasurable joy, life may also not always provide us with the lasting happiness we desire. In our lives we will encounter pain, losses, suffering and struggles, realities of life over which we have little control. As human beings, pain is part of the fabric of our human condition. My aim is to guide you to be more aware, more often. By bringing the entire range of thoughts and feelings into awareness, we can access new ways to overcome challenges.
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I provide a warm and nonjudgmental atmosphere so you will have a safe place to let your guard down and explore. You will be heard. You may be experiencing a "lost at sea" moment - which can be expressed in many shades of sadness,worries, or even anger. These moments can be circumstantial, or perhaps, you just can't seem to stop yourself from revisiting old challenges. We will identify that very pattern you get stuck and get to the core of the issues so you can start to heal and reach your optimal emotional well being.
I provide a warm and nonjudgmental atmosphere so you will have a safe place to let your guard down and explore. You will be heard. You may be experiencing a "lost at sea" moment - which can be expressed in many shades of sadness,worries, or even anger. These moments can be circumstantial, or perhaps, you just can't seem to stop yourself from revisiting old challenges. We will identify that very pattern you get stuck and get to the core of the issues so you can start to heal and reach your optimal emotional well being.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.