Female Therapists in Grant Park, IL
Hello, and welcome to my profile! If you are reading this, there is a good chance that you are searching for relief from a current issue or situation in your life that is causing you stress. Or maybe you are simply looking to explore where you are at, and where you are going. I am a licensed therapist with over 15 years of experience in helping individuals in all walks of life and in a variety of mental health settings which include outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, inpatient substance abuse rehabilitation centers, and the Illinois Department of Corrections.
Hello, and welcome to my profile! If you are reading this, there is a good chance that you are searching for relief from a current issue or situation in your life that is causing you stress. Or maybe you are simply looking to explore where you are at, and where you are going. I am a licensed therapist with over 15 years of experience in helping individuals in all walks of life and in a variety of mental health settings which include outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, inpatient substance abuse rehabilitation centers, and the Illinois Department of Corrections.
Malissa Roby is a Licensed Social Worker and a Life and Solution Focused Coach in Illinois. Malissa’s work focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors, habits, and beliefs in efforts to impact intentional change. As a trained and experienced helping professional, she views the healing process as an alliance between the client and the helping professional. Malissa’s theoretic approach is based on the belief that the client oversees their healing journey. Malissa will utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psycho-Education Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, and Reality Therapy to foster a safe and therapeutic environment.
Malissa Roby is a Licensed Social Worker and a Life and Solution Focused Coach in Illinois. Malissa’s work focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors, habits, and beliefs in efforts to impact intentional change. As a trained and experienced helping professional, she views the healing process as an alliance between the client and the helping professional. Malissa’s theoretic approach is based on the belief that the client oversees their healing journey. Malissa will utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psycho-Education Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, and Reality Therapy to foster a safe and therapeutic environment.
Kristy Smith is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2009. Everyone faces issues from time to time such as depression, anxiety, trouble sleeping and so on. Kristy can provide strategies that can help you to deal with these emotional problems and with the challenges that life presents. Sometimes we continue to use the same patterns of thinking and acting that we adopted when we were children. These sometimes no longer serve us well. Kristy believes in a direct, personalized approach to identifying and tackling the problems in life.
Kristy Smith is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2009. Everyone faces issues from time to time such as depression, anxiety, trouble sleeping and so on. Kristy can provide strategies that can help you to deal with these emotional problems and with the challenges that life presents. Sometimes we continue to use the same patterns of thinking and acting that we adopted when we were children. These sometimes no longer serve us well. Kristy believes in a direct, personalized approach to identifying and tackling the problems in life.
I have a passion for working with those who are dealing with high levels of anxiety, and those with complex forms of PTSD who experience severe symptoms.
I have a passion for working with those who are dealing with high levels of anxiety, and those with complex forms of PTSD who experience severe symptoms.
Nicole Roy graduated from Governors State University in 2013 with a Master's Degree in Community Counseling. She has spent time working in various settings including residential treatment and community counseling centers. Nicole uses a variety of treatment approaches tailored to meet the needs of her clients. She typically utilizes Cognitive Behavior Therapy but also includes aspects of Supportive Therapy and Solution Focused approaches. Nicole helps clients address a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life events.
Nicole Roy graduated from Governors State University in 2013 with a Master's Degree in Community Counseling. She has spent time working in various settings including residential treatment and community counseling centers. Nicole uses a variety of treatment approaches tailored to meet the needs of her clients. She typically utilizes Cognitive Behavior Therapy but also includes aspects of Supportive Therapy and Solution Focused approaches. Nicole helps clients address a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life events.
Mary Grace Lacy, MA, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Illinois, specializing in a diverse range of mental health area. With a background in Psychology from Trinity Christian College and a Master’s in Community Counseling from Roosevelt University, Mary Grace is passionate about guiding individuals through their unique mental health journeys. In her therapy practice, she focuses on a wide array of issues, including childhood behavioral issues, school avoidance, relational issues, grief and loss, major life transitions, and mood disorders.
Mary Grace Lacy, MA, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Illinois, specializing in a diverse range of mental health area. With a background in Psychology from Trinity Christian College and a Master’s in Community Counseling from Roosevelt University, Mary Grace is passionate about guiding individuals through their unique mental health journeys. In her therapy practice, she focuses on a wide array of issues, including childhood behavioral issues, school avoidance, relational issues, grief and loss, major life transitions, and mood disorders.
Heather Perez, PsyD, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in neuropsychological and psychological testing evaluations for individuals three years and older. Dr. Perez has worked with several populations, including those who have significant trauma histories, individuals who have experienced emotional and behavioral dysregulation, as well as neurodiverse individuals. Dr. Perez emphasizes the importance in forming a trusting relationship with each client and their family to provide the best environment for self-exploration and understanding.
Heather Perez, PsyD, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in neuropsychological and psychological testing evaluations for individuals three years and older. Dr. Perez has worked with several populations, including those who have significant trauma histories, individuals who have experienced emotional and behavioral dysregulation, as well as neurodiverse individuals. Dr. Perez emphasizes the importance in forming a trusting relationship with each client and their family to provide the best environment for self-exploration and understanding.
Michelle Flores is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. Michelle offers clients a safe space to talk when they are struggling to manage life. She is reliable and provides clients with unconditional empathy. Michelle offers her clients the ability to feel comfortable while being vulnerable. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys spending time with her dogs and chickens. She loves to spend time in her vegetable garden that she grows every year. She loves to spend time outside. Her favorite thing to do is read a good book outside when the weather is nice.
Michelle Flores is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. Michelle offers clients a safe space to talk when they are struggling to manage life. She is reliable and provides clients with unconditional empathy. Michelle offers her clients the ability to feel comfortable while being vulnerable. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys spending time with her dogs and chickens. She loves to spend time in her vegetable garden that she grows every year. She loves to spend time outside. Her favorite thing to do is read a good book outside when the weather is nice.
Jillian Thornton is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. She has a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and a Master’s of Human Development and Counseling. Jillian is an avid mental health advocate. Jillian applies her knowledge in CBT. DBT, BLT, narrative therapy and existentialism to aid in the change of each person’s awareness, happiness, and to eliminate people, places, and things that do not serve each individual that enters the therapeutic alliance. Outside of work, Jillian loves board games including Scrabble, Trouble, and Mancala. Her favorite pastimes are trying new foods and hanging with loved ones.
Jillian Thornton is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. She has a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and a Master’s of Human Development and Counseling. Jillian is an avid mental health advocate. Jillian applies her knowledge in CBT. DBT, BLT, narrative therapy and existentialism to aid in the change of each person’s awareness, happiness, and to eliminate people, places, and things that do not serve each individual that enters the therapeutic alliance. Outside of work, Jillian loves board games including Scrabble, Trouble, and Mancala. Her favorite pastimes are trying new foods and hanging with loved ones.
Kellee Ward is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois with a Master’s degree in Social Work from Aurora University. With extensive experience in both residential and community mental health settings, Kellee brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to her practice. She has worked with a diverse range of mental health concerns, including mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment issues. Her background also includes significant experience with substance use disorders and providing support to incarcerated individuals. Kellee is dedicated to offering individualized treatment plans tailored to each client’s unique needs.
Kellee Ward is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois with a Master’s degree in Social Work from Aurora University. With extensive experience in both residential and community mental health settings, Kellee brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to her practice. She has worked with a diverse range of mental health concerns, including mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment issues. Her background also includes significant experience with substance use disorders and providing support to incarcerated individuals. Kellee is dedicated to offering individualized treatment plans tailored to each client’s unique needs.
Ruth Bartman, LPC, is non-judgmental, providing a safe and healing space for clients to explore life's challenges. Compassion, empathy, and respect is incorporated, building therapeutic and trusting relationships. She focuses on client's strengths and resilience to assist with creating a healthy, happy, and productive life. Ruth aids clients age 5 and above with grief, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, transgender, and more. She's skilled with end of life concerns with focus on quality of life. Ruth is skillful supporting adolescents and adults with complex trauma.
Ruth Bartman, LPC, is non-judgmental, providing a safe and healing space for clients to explore life's challenges. Compassion, empathy, and respect is incorporated, building therapeutic and trusting relationships. She focuses on client's strengths and resilience to assist with creating a healthy, happy, and productive life. Ruth aids clients age 5 and above with grief, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, transgender, and more. She's skilled with end of life concerns with focus on quality of life. Ruth is skillful supporting adolescents and adults with complex trauma.
Taylor is a psychotherapist, who graduated from Governors State University with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Taylor has been working within the mental health field since 2016. Taylor says that helping people is one of her biggest passions in life. Being able to collaborate and walk through the therapeutic journey together is something she feels very strongly about. Taylor believes that being able to create a safe environment free of judgment is an essential foundation to therapy. She works actively to create an environment of transparency, empathy, and inclusion.
Taylor is a psychotherapist, who graduated from Governors State University with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Taylor has been working within the mental health field since 2016. Taylor says that helping people is one of her biggest passions in life. Being able to collaborate and walk through the therapeutic journey together is something she feels very strongly about. Taylor believes that being able to create a safe environment free of judgment is an essential foundation to therapy. She works actively to create an environment of transparency, empathy, and inclusion.
Robin Ybarra, LSW, helps clients focus on their strengths and build skills. She meets clients where they are and focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship. Robin works with clients of all ages, but especially enjoys helping adolescents and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and challenges concerning the LGBTQIA+ community. She's also skilled at helping clients who have suffered from the traumatic loss of a loved one. In therapy, Robin uses a strengths-based approach and believes all clients can be resilient with the proper support.
Robin Ybarra, LSW, helps clients focus on their strengths and build skills. She meets clients where they are and focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship. Robin works with clients of all ages, but especially enjoys helping adolescents and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and challenges concerning the LGBTQIA+ community. She's also skilled at helping clients who have suffered from the traumatic loss of a loved one. In therapy, Robin uses a strengths-based approach and believes all clients can be resilient with the proper support.
Monique Heilemeier
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Grant Park, IL 60940
Hello. I am Monique Heilemeier and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Iowa. I have been in practice for 24 years in both private and community mental health practices both in person and through telehealth. My focus is helping clients to heal from a variety of traumatic experiences from childhood to adulthood, providing resources and tools to reduce suffering, increase self-compassion and self-acceptance, and improve daily functioning and my approach to therapy is to be a guide and partner throughout the healing process.
Hello. I am Monique Heilemeier and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Iowa. I have been in practice for 24 years in both private and community mental health practices both in person and through telehealth. My focus is helping clients to heal from a variety of traumatic experiences from childhood to adulthood, providing resources and tools to reduce suffering, increase self-compassion and self-acceptance, and improve daily functioning and my approach to therapy is to be a guide and partner throughout the healing process.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience helping people cope with family and social issues. I work with many concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, ADHD, stress management, school-related matters, and career challenges. The modalities I use include Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Strength-based Therapy. I believe in providing a safe space for clients to be vulnerable and explore solutions to complex concerns and issues.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience helping people cope with family and social issues. I work with many concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, ADHD, stress management, school-related matters, and career challenges. The modalities I use include Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Strength-based Therapy. I believe in providing a safe space for clients to be vulnerable and explore solutions to complex concerns and issues.
Welcome to therapy- where it's all about you! Entering therapy can be one of the most rewarding yet challenging decisions of your life. My goals are YOUR goals. A typical day of counseling involves talking, learning something new, and using mindfulness-based interventions to feel better.
Welcome to therapy- where it's all about you! Entering therapy can be one of the most rewarding yet challenging decisions of your life. My goals are YOUR goals. A typical day of counseling involves talking, learning something new, and using mindfulness-based interventions to feel better.
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First, praise yourself for taking that step to seek help. That's half the battle, so you're already half way there! It isn't easy, asking for help, but you are doing it. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I have been dedicated to the field of mental health for nearly 17 years now. In my approach I work hard to create an environment that encourages trust and the ability to build a positive rapport. From that foundation blossoms our joint exploration where you will begin to feel empowered to allow personal growth and healing, as you actively engage in your roadmap to satisfaction.
First, praise yourself for taking that step to seek help. That's half the battle, so you're already half way there! It isn't easy, asking for help, but you are doing it. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I have been dedicated to the field of mental health for nearly 17 years now. In my approach I work hard to create an environment that encourages trust and the ability to build a positive rapport. From that foundation blossoms our joint exploration where you will begin to feel empowered to allow personal growth and healing, as you actively engage in your roadmap to satisfaction.
It takes a lot of courage for an individual to ask for help when it comes to ones emotional well being. These days it is easy to put our emotions and feelings in the back seat and forget how important it is to take care of our mental health. Our emotions drive so much of what we do; whether that is an important life decision, our romantic relationships or our interactions with our families. I like to approach my patient’s presenting problem in a very individualistic manner; understanding that although many individuals may have similar life circumstances each patient has their own way of managing or coping.
It takes a lot of courage for an individual to ask for help when it comes to ones emotional well being. These days it is easy to put our emotions and feelings in the back seat and forget how important it is to take care of our mental health. Our emotions drive so much of what we do; whether that is an important life decision, our romantic relationships or our interactions with our families. I like to approach my patient’s presenting problem in a very individualistic manner; understanding that although many individuals may have similar life circumstances each patient has their own way of managing or coping.
Chelsea Webb is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 4 years of experience. She specializes in helping clients of all ages to manage depression, anxiety, grief, major life transitions, relationship issues, and more.
Chelsea Webb is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 4 years of experience. She specializes in helping clients of all ages to manage depression, anxiety, grief, major life transitions, relationship issues, and more.
Mary E Dyer
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Peotone, IL 60468
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Feeling "stuck", trouble making decisions, lacking energy, struggling at work or school, struggling in your relationships, feeling unmotivated, these are tough to manage and can leave you feeling overwhelmed and alone. Experiencing periods of sadness, frustration, disappointment, loneliness and worry can take a toll on your emotional and physical wellbeing. Your willingness to make changes now in your life is a huge first step. Together, we can help you achieve your goals of developing a life that is happier, more meaningful and rewarding.
Feeling "stuck", trouble making decisions, lacking energy, struggling at work or school, struggling in your relationships, feeling unmotivated, these are tough to manage and can leave you feeling overwhelmed and alone. Experiencing periods of sadness, frustration, disappointment, loneliness and worry can take a toll on your emotional and physical wellbeing. Your willingness to make changes now in your life is a huge first step. Together, we can help you achieve your goals of developing a life that is happier, more meaningful and rewarding.
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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.