Female Therapists in Lake Forest, IL
Hello and welcome! I am a licensed clinical social worker working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Throughout my tenure, I have practiced social work in agencies, schools, and clinical private practice. I am licensed in both IL and PA.
Hello and welcome! I am a licensed clinical social worker working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Throughout my tenure, I have practiced social work in agencies, schools, and clinical private practice. I am licensed in both IL and PA.
Joanna Klimek
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, ADHD-, CCSP
Verified Verified
Lake Forest, IL 60045 (Online Only)
My Clients: I specialize in working with emerging adults and adults, specifically focusing on students, professionals, and entrepreneurs dealing with stress, anxiety, and executive functioning challenges. My clients often seek to improve relationships, alleviate symptoms of ADHD, Anxiety and Depression, and gain clarity in their pursuit of academic, personal, and career goals. I help my clients develop self-awareness and improve emotional intelligence, as well as create healthier habits, and learn effective strategies to handle life transitions. My aim is to create an environment that fosters motivation and provides mental clarity.
My Clients: I specialize in working with emerging adults and adults, specifically focusing on students, professionals, and entrepreneurs dealing with stress, anxiety, and executive functioning challenges. My clients often seek to improve relationships, alleviate symptoms of ADHD, Anxiety and Depression, and gain clarity in their pursuit of academic, personal, and career goals. I help my clients develop self-awareness and improve emotional intelligence, as well as create healthier habits, and learn effective strategies to handle life transitions. My aim is to create an environment that fosters motivation and provides mental clarity.
Life can present us with significant challenges. As a therapist, my goal is to assist you in identifying the obstacles that may be in the way of you experiencing life as you want it to be and to develop strategies that result in an increase in acceptance, contentment and success. My expertise is in providing individual and family therapy. Additionally, I have a specialization in addiction recovery, trauma work and working with mood regulation (depression, anxiety).I treat adolescents, families, couples and individuals. I see patients 18 years of age and up.
Life can present us with significant challenges. As a therapist, my goal is to assist you in identifying the obstacles that may be in the way of you experiencing life as you want it to be and to develop strategies that result in an increase in acceptance, contentment and success. My expertise is in providing individual and family therapy. Additionally, I have a specialization in addiction recovery, trauma work and working with mood regulation (depression, anxiety).I treat adolescents, families, couples and individuals. I see patients 18 years of age and up.
My ideal client is someone facing challenges related to mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety, as well as attention difficulties and behavioral issues. They may be individuals or families seeking a safe space to explore their concerns and gain support. Their goals typically include understanding their emotional experiences, developing coping strategies, and improving overall well-being. I offer individualized therapy to meet their unique needs and help them achieve a healthier, more fulfilling life.
My ideal client is someone facing challenges related to mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety, as well as attention difficulties and behavioral issues. They may be individuals or families seeking a safe space to explore their concerns and gain support. Their goals typically include understanding their emotional experiences, developing coping strategies, and improving overall well-being. I offer individualized therapy to meet their unique needs and help them achieve a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Mia Rosenthal
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Mia is the Co-Owner and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at MiLCounseling,PLLC who works with individuals of all ages, particularly older children, adolescents, adults, and families. Mia utilizes CBT, DBT, ERP, ACT, mindfulness, play, and art therapy in her practice, while taking a holistic view of each individual’s entire life.
Mia is the Co-Owner and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at MiLCounseling,PLLC who works with individuals of all ages, particularly older children, adolescents, adults, and families. Mia utilizes CBT, DBT, ERP, ACT, mindfulness, play, and art therapy in her practice, while taking a holistic view of each individual’s entire life.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with over 13 years of clinical experience in community and private practice settings, having worked with adolescents and adults in individual, couples, and family modalities. I have extensive experience in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorders, school/academic problems, infidelity, stages of life, stress management and relationship/marital difficulties. I am fluent in English and Mandarin, and am experienced in working with clients regarding cultural adjustments, cross-generational issues in families, bi-cultural relationships and domestic violence.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with over 13 years of clinical experience in community and private practice settings, having worked with adolescents and adults in individual, couples, and family modalities. I have extensive experience in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorders, school/academic problems, infidelity, stages of life, stress management and relationship/marital difficulties. I am fluent in English and Mandarin, and am experienced in working with clients regarding cultural adjustments, cross-generational issues in families, bi-cultural relationships and domestic violence.
Loma Teletherapy & Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Lake Forest, IL 60045 (Online Only)
Hi, I’m Glynis. I specialize in treating adult women. I work with trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and adjusting to difficult life challenges. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) offering teletherapy to residents of Colorado, Texas, Illinois, and Florida.
Hi, I’m Glynis. I specialize in treating adult women. I work with trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and adjusting to difficult life challenges. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) offering teletherapy to residents of Colorado, Texas, Illinois, and Florida.
Corey Wetzel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lake Forest, IL 60045 (Online Only)
I am a firm believer that the greatest experiences and our most difficult moments include other people. Relationships with others are not always easy to navigate. Experiences we have with other people can have a huge impact on how we feel about ourselves and the world around us. I love to support people exploring their relationship with themselves and how that can have a positive impact on our relationship with others. I have knowledge and experience working with individuals and couples who have experienced trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, parenting, postpartum and identity issues.
I am a firm believer that the greatest experiences and our most difficult moments include other people. Relationships with others are not always easy to navigate. Experiences we have with other people can have a huge impact on how we feel about ourselves and the world around us. I love to support people exploring their relationship with themselves and how that can have a positive impact on our relationship with others. I have knowledge and experience working with individuals and couples who have experienced trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, parenting, postpartum and identity issues.
My ideal client is someone seeking support for managing anxiety, depression, chronic illness, or chronic pain, who is also open to exploring mindfulness-based approaches. Whether they are adults, adolescents, or couples, they are looking for a path to greater emotional balance and overall well-being. Their goals may include reducing symptoms, finding healthier ways to cope, and gaining more control over their mental and physical health. As both a clinician and teacher, I offer therapeutic counseling combined with mindfulness practices to provide holistic tools for healing.
My ideal client is someone seeking support for managing anxiety, depression, chronic illness, or chronic pain, who is also open to exploring mindfulness-based approaches. Whether they are adults, adolescents, or couples, they are looking for a path to greater emotional balance and overall well-being. Their goals may include reducing symptoms, finding healthier ways to cope, and gaining more control over their mental and physical health. As both a clinician and teacher, I offer therapeutic counseling combined with mindfulness practices to provide holistic tools for healing.
I am a passionate individual with a calming presence. I have experience working with children as young as five all the way through to adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disturbances, self-esteem, ADHD, autism and more. Through therapeutic intervention and hands-on learning, I aim to create a transformative environment for my clients. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I also aim to create a safe space for individuals to explore their gender or sexuality. No member of our community should feel isolated or alone, and I am here to be the support you need.
I am a passionate individual with a calming presence. I have experience working with children as young as five all the way through to adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disturbances, self-esteem, ADHD, autism and more. Through therapeutic intervention and hands-on learning, I aim to create a transformative environment for my clients. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I also aim to create a safe space for individuals to explore their gender or sexuality. No member of our community should feel isolated or alone, and I am here to be the support you need.
I have 15 years of diverse clinical experience working with clients of various ages and cultural backgrounds. I have provided individual, family and group psychotherapy in a wide range of settings including rehab facilities, community centers, homes, hospital and outpatient settings. My skill set includes crisis Intervention, anger management, mood and anxiety issues, substance use and other compulsive behaviors, trauma-related concerns and personality disorders.
I have 15 years of diverse clinical experience working with clients of various ages and cultural backgrounds. I have provided individual, family and group psychotherapy in a wide range of settings including rehab facilities, community centers, homes, hospital and outpatient settings. My skill set includes crisis Intervention, anger management, mood and anxiety issues, substance use and other compulsive behaviors, trauma-related concerns and personality disorders.
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My name is Stacie Carr, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois. I have had my clinical license for 13 years and I have experience working with children, adults, and adolescents in a clinical setting. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
My name is Stacie Carr, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois. I have had my clinical license for 13 years and I have experience working with children, adults, and adolescents in a clinical setting. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
I work with individuals,adults and couples. I see each person as a unique individual with strengths and challenges. It is my goal to create a feeling of safety and compassion. It can take courage to enter into therapy and I work with each person in a way that respects their pace, accesses their inner resources, and supports and guides them as new insights and behaviors are evolving. I also use Hypnotherapy and am certified through the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. Hypnosis can enhance change, help with anxiety, depression, pain, and increase relaxation as well as other issues.
I work with individuals,adults and couples. I see each person as a unique individual with strengths and challenges. It is my goal to create a feeling of safety and compassion. It can take courage to enter into therapy and I work with each person in a way that respects their pace, accesses their inner resources, and supports and guides them as new insights and behaviors are evolving. I also use Hypnotherapy and am certified through the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. Hypnosis can enhance change, help with anxiety, depression, pain, and increase relaxation as well as other issues.
Do you feel that aspects of your life are out of control and unmanageable? Maybe you are noticing a pattern of avoiding people or places you once loved, or a sudden change in appetite, energy, or drive. Or maybe you know something is “off” and can’t quite put your finger on what is missing. The first step to change and healing is sometimes an overwhelming task. It takes a lot of courage to say, “it’s time to do something differently”.
Do you feel that aspects of your life are out of control and unmanageable? Maybe you are noticing a pattern of avoiding people or places you once loved, or a sudden change in appetite, energy, or drive. Or maybe you know something is “off” and can’t quite put your finger on what is missing. The first step to change and healing is sometimes an overwhelming task. It takes a lot of courage to say, “it’s time to do something differently”.
I am a Clinical Social Worker and have worked in a variety of different settings in the mental health field. I am experienced working with children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with a wide range of psychological issues including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, grief and loss, parenting challenges, family conflict, anger and stress management, trauma and adjustment issues. I work collaboratively with clients to help them develop essential tools and coping skills that empower them while facing life's challenges. We work together to confront difficult issues and find ways to achieve positive change.
I am a Clinical Social Worker and have worked in a variety of different settings in the mental health field. I am experienced working with children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with a wide range of psychological issues including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, grief and loss, parenting challenges, family conflict, anger and stress management, trauma and adjustment issues. I work collaboratively with clients to help them develop essential tools and coping skills that empower them while facing life's challenges. We work together to confront difficult issues and find ways to achieve positive change.
Brittany Baker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Are stress, worry, and your long to-do list keeping you up at night? Are you stuck thinking about challenging relationships, old wounds, or traumatic experiences? I have helped many like you find their version of success personally and professionally and find inner calm by empowering them to create change. Many of my clients seek a supportive space to better understand hard experiences and relationships, explore emotions, examine thought and behavior patterns, draw on strengths, and improve their ability to cope. Together, we find the solutions to feel more joy, experience fewer sleepless nights, and reinvest in life positively.
Are stress, worry, and your long to-do list keeping you up at night? Are you stuck thinking about challenging relationships, old wounds, or traumatic experiences? I have helped many like you find their version of success personally and professionally and find inner calm by empowering them to create change. Many of my clients seek a supportive space to better understand hard experiences and relationships, explore emotions, examine thought and behavior patterns, draw on strengths, and improve their ability to cope. Together, we find the solutions to feel more joy, experience fewer sleepless nights, and reinvest in life positively.
Catherine M Cotter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Contentment and happiness can often feel elusive in the busy, complicated lives that we lead. Sometimes, understanding the reason for our unhappiness seems just as elusive. The way we feel about our true selves as well as the meaning we give certain events in our lives can effect how we cope with the challenges that come our way. Often, we find ourselves in situations that feel beyond our control to recover from. Deep down, you are resilient, and know life could feel better than it does.
Contentment and happiness can often feel elusive in the busy, complicated lives that we lead. Sometimes, understanding the reason for our unhappiness seems just as elusive. The way we feel about our true selves as well as the meaning we give certain events in our lives can effect how we cope with the challenges that come our way. Often, we find ourselves in situations that feel beyond our control to recover from. Deep down, you are resilient, and know life could feel better than it does.
If you are ready to start exploring your relationship to alcohol, wondering how to best navigate your relationship with a loved one struggling with substance abuse, wanting to move away from codependent patterns, or if you would like to build a more balanced and compassionate relationship with food and your body, I am here to help.
If you are ready to start exploring your relationship to alcohol, wondering how to best navigate your relationship with a loved one struggling with substance abuse, wanting to move away from codependent patterns, or if you would like to build a more balanced and compassionate relationship with food and your body, I am here to help.
As a licensed social worker (LSW) at 360º Wellness & Coaching, I work with adults, adolescents, and families to improve coping related to mood and anxiety disorders, emotion dysregulation, interpersonal difficulties, self-injury, and suicidal ideation. One speciality of mine is teaching Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for individuals and families, often to patients stepping down from IOP/PHP. I approach sessions using a variety of techniques to best serve my patients, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFBT).
As a licensed social worker (LSW) at 360º Wellness & Coaching, I work with adults, adolescents, and families to improve coping related to mood and anxiety disorders, emotion dysregulation, interpersonal difficulties, self-injury, and suicidal ideation. One speciality of mine is teaching Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for individuals and families, often to patients stepping down from IOP/PHP. I approach sessions using a variety of techniques to best serve my patients, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFBT).
Rebekah Erin Dickey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Forest, IL 60045 (Online Only)
I have specific experience working with women of all ages and young adults.
Are you struggling with traumatic memories or difficult life experiences that just don't seem to go away? Are you struggling to find a safe space because you don't live by everyone else's "normal"? Have you been thinking about starting therapy? Today is the day! I’m an LCSW offering telehealth services in Illinois and Indiana. I am an LGBTQIA+ ally and positive toward all lifestyles. I focus on creating a safe, non-judgmental, trust-filled space where you can express yourself. We will work together to figure out a custom built treatment plan that will enable you to feel better and meet your goals.
I have specific experience working with women of all ages and young adults.
Are you struggling with traumatic memories or difficult life experiences that just don't seem to go away? Are you struggling to find a safe space because you don't live by everyone else's "normal"? Have you been thinking about starting therapy? Today is the day! I’m an LCSW offering telehealth services in Illinois and Indiana. I am an LGBTQIA+ ally and positive toward all lifestyles. I focus on creating a safe, non-judgmental, trust-filled space where you can express yourself. We will work together to figure out a custom built treatment plan that will enable you to feel better and meet your goals.
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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.