Female Therapists in Moline, IL
My name is Yazmine Howard, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the Chicagoland area and currently have a decade of experience working with primarily African-American adolescents, adults, and families. My experiences include crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment, group & individual therapy, along with family therapy. I utilize an integrative approach in my sessions and prioritize the therapeutic relationship and rapport that is developed with each client to increase the outcomes of therapy.
My name is Yazmine Howard, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the Chicagoland area and currently have a decade of experience working with primarily African-American adolescents, adults, and families. My experiences include crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment, group & individual therapy, along with family therapy. I utilize an integrative approach in my sessions and prioritize the therapeutic relationship and rapport that is developed with each client to increase the outcomes of therapy.
Have you ever wondered why some memories linger while others fade? I recognize that trauma can profoundly impact mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. As a dedicated counselor, I specialize in supporting individuals who have experienced trauma and those currently navigating anxiety, depression, and stress. My approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and a commitment to fostering resilience and healing. Together, our goal is to cultivate strengths and to move beyond surviving, to flourishing. I am dedicated to helping clients gain relief from symptoms and improve quality of life.
Have you ever wondered why some memories linger while others fade? I recognize that trauma can profoundly impact mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. As a dedicated counselor, I specialize in supporting individuals who have experienced trauma and those currently navigating anxiety, depression, and stress. My approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and a commitment to fostering resilience and healing. Together, our goal is to cultivate strengths and to move beyond surviving, to flourishing. I am dedicated to helping clients gain relief from symptoms and improve quality of life.
Janell McGruder
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, MSEd
Verified Verified
Moline, IL 61266 (Online Only)
Life has a lot of ups and downs. Things that happen to us are not always in our control, but healing from them are. If you're new to therapy or are looking for a holistic way of healing from a highly trained therapist who knows you are more than what you may feel you are, I'm the right therapist for you.
Life has a lot of ups and downs. Things that happen to us are not always in our control, but healing from them are. If you're new to therapy or are looking for a holistic way of healing from a highly trained therapist who knows you are more than what you may feel you are, I'm the right therapist for you.
Christian Ann Myers
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Moline, IL 61265
Asking for help can be hard and initiating counseling can be difficult. My goal is to provide a warm & welcoming environment and develop a strong partnership to meet goals you have for yourself. Relationships are important for humans - including the relationship with our self. I work from a strength-based approach to empower people to become experts in their own healing & wellness journey. Discovering strengths & capabilities can assist in a deeper understanding of ourselves & our relationships to make necessary changes for improved quality of life.
Asking for help can be hard and initiating counseling can be difficult. My goal is to provide a warm & welcoming environment and develop a strong partnership to meet goals you have for yourself. Relationships are important for humans - including the relationship with our self. I work from a strength-based approach to empower people to become experts in their own healing & wellness journey. Discovering strengths & capabilities can assist in a deeper understanding of ourselves & our relationships to make necessary changes for improved quality of life.
My initial goal is to meet clients where they are in their recovery and when necessary challenge them to process and work through the anxiety, depression and maladaptive behaviors that are often associated with trauma. Due to the nature of trauma, establishing rapport takes time and is an important part of the process. Identifying goals with the client after the assessment phase helps immensely. I find it most effective and productive to work with clients that are invested in their mental health and are willing and engaged to do the work.
My initial goal is to meet clients where they are in their recovery and when necessary challenge them to process and work through the anxiety, depression and maladaptive behaviors that are often associated with trauma. Due to the nature of trauma, establishing rapport takes time and is an important part of the process. Identifying goals with the client after the assessment phase helps immensely. I find it most effective and productive to work with clients that are invested in their mental health and are willing and engaged to do the work.
I work from an accepting, nonjudgmental framework treating the client as a partner in the journey to discover who & where they want to be. I have success working with diverse patient populations as listed to the right of this paragraph.
I work from an accepting, nonjudgmental framework treating the client as a partner in the journey to discover who & where they want to be. I have success working with diverse patient populations as listed to the right of this paragraph.
Kari Ross
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Moline, IL 61265 (Online Only)
Engaging in therapy with me requires honesty and openness. I meet you where you are in each session, tapping into your resilience for transformative change. Empowering clients to gain self-insight, new coping skills, and self-discovery is central to my approach. Progress can be seen in improved sleep, setting boundaries, or simply pausing to breathe deeply. I prefer working with clients willing to be accountable, open-minded, and dedicated to self-connection.
Engaging in therapy with me requires honesty and openness. I meet you where you are in each session, tapping into your resilience for transformative change. Empowering clients to gain self-insight, new coping skills, and self-discovery is central to my approach. Progress can be seen in improved sleep, setting boundaries, or simply pausing to breathe deeply. I prefer working with clients willing to be accountable, open-minded, and dedicated to self-connection.
You are resourceful, smart, and completely baffled why it often feels like joy and peace are just out of your reach. You play by the rules, work as a team player, leading and caring for others, and put on a pretty amazing game face. Yet, on the inside, you worry how you measure up, what others must be thinking and feeling about you, all driven by this little nagging push to hustle, do more, be more. You're ready to say "enough" to this fear of missing out, "enough" to hustling for your worth, and most importantly you're ready to say, "I am enough."
You are resourceful, smart, and completely baffled why it often feels like joy and peace are just out of your reach. You play by the rules, work as a team player, leading and caring for others, and put on a pretty amazing game face. Yet, on the inside, you worry how you measure up, what others must be thinking and feeling about you, all driven by this little nagging push to hustle, do more, be more. You're ready to say "enough" to this fear of missing out, "enough" to hustling for your worth, and most importantly you're ready to say, "I am enough."
Analilia Morales-Mackay
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Moline, IL 61265 (Online Only)
Much of my work aims to understand the underlying concerns that are causing stressful situations and maladaptive behaviors. Through active listening, empathy, and from a non-judgmental standpoint, my objective is for us to create trust within the therapeutic relationship and to work together; creating both short- and long-term goals, recognizing triggers, and creating positive coping skills to assist you on your journey to healing.
Much of my work aims to understand the underlying concerns that are causing stressful situations and maladaptive behaviors. Through active listening, empathy, and from a non-judgmental standpoint, my objective is for us to create trust within the therapeutic relationship and to work together; creating both short- and long-term goals, recognizing triggers, and creating positive coping skills to assist you on your journey to healing.
Kari Lee Stearns-Lamb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW, LSOTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Moline, IL 61265
My priority is you, and what you need to feel successful in your life. I believe in the holistic approach. This allows you to heal by taking all of your life experiences into consideration during the treatment process. Beginning therapy can be scary, and you may find yourself unsure, but you do not have to be. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy. I strongly believe in nonjudgmental therapy, and a trusting relationship. It is a true privilege to work with each of my clients, and I honor the relationships and the trust placed with me.
My priority is you, and what you need to feel successful in your life. I believe in the holistic approach. This allows you to heal by taking all of your life experiences into consideration during the treatment process. Beginning therapy can be scary, and you may find yourself unsure, but you do not have to be. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy. I strongly believe in nonjudgmental therapy, and a trusting relationship. It is a true privilege to work with each of my clients, and I honor the relationships and the trust placed with me.
Annika O'Melia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Moline, IL 61265
Waitlist for new clients
Finding the right therapist is like finding a great pair of hiking boots. You know you want to go on a journey and your boots need to fit right, handle different terrain, and take you the distance. Sometimes you may even need to try on a few different pairs. As a practice owner and therapist, I think my skill lies in matching you with someone in my group or in the community who can take you the distance with the right combination or personality, style, and technical skill. While I am not currently taking new clients, please reach out, and let's have a conversation about who might be your ideal fit.
Finding the right therapist is like finding a great pair of hiking boots. You know you want to go on a journey and your boots need to fit right, handle different terrain, and take you the distance. Sometimes you may even need to try on a few different pairs. As a practice owner and therapist, I think my skill lies in matching you with someone in my group or in the community who can take you the distance with the right combination or personality, style, and technical skill. While I am not currently taking new clients, please reach out, and let's have a conversation about who might be your ideal fit.
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Much training results in a bounty of techniques to assist those women and men who have empowerment issues which include relationship and work problems, depression, chronic illness and who are stuck in old patterns and behaviors. Let's focus on change versus focusing on the past and get you headed where you want to go! Spirituality and metaphysical focus can give you entirely different perspective and way of understanding yourself and life concerns. This work is very unique and produces change and FUN! Find some joy in your life and find your purpose and stay solid in your power, which means becoming clear about yourself and growing!
Much training results in a bounty of techniques to assist those women and men who have empowerment issues which include relationship and work problems, depression, chronic illness and who are stuck in old patterns and behaviors. Let's focus on change versus focusing on the past and get you headed where you want to go! Spirituality and metaphysical focus can give you entirely different perspective and way of understanding yourself and life concerns. This work is very unique and produces change and FUN! Find some joy in your life and find your purpose and stay solid in your power, which means becoming clear about yourself and growing!
I am continually amazed when people take the courageous step of hoping for change and asking for help with that change. I have been in the helping field for 36 years in various capacities. I have experiences that are rich and varied. I am able to draw upon those experiences to assist those adults, adolescents or couples who are ready to take the plunge! Are you ready to dive in together?
I am continually amazed when people take the courageous step of hoping for change and asking for help with that change. I have been in the helping field for 36 years in various capacities. I have experiences that are rich and varied. I am able to draw upon those experiences to assist those adults, adolescents or couples who are ready to take the plunge! Are you ready to dive in together?
I employ a variety of therapeutic techniques: Traditional "talk" therapy; Art as therapy and Creative/Expressive therapy techniques; I use the client's own perspective to elicit change and growth. As an existential counselor, it is my job to assist clients in giving meaning to their experiences and moving forward to live a meaningful life. My therapeutic approach is successful in addressing all types of mental health / mental illness concerns, especially: trauma, children and adolescents, stage of life concerns, mood disorders and disruptions (stress, depression, anxiety etc.), parenting, and relational issues.
I employ a variety of therapeutic techniques: Traditional "talk" therapy; Art as therapy and Creative/Expressive therapy techniques; I use the client's own perspective to elicit change and growth. As an existential counselor, it is my job to assist clients in giving meaning to their experiences and moving forward to live a meaningful life. My therapeutic approach is successful in addressing all types of mental health / mental illness concerns, especially: trauma, children and adolescents, stage of life concerns, mood disorders and disruptions (stress, depression, anxiety etc.), parenting, and relational issues.
Flaherty Counseling & Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Moline, IL 61265
Clients consistently report that I create a calm and safe therapy space that is dynamic with an intuitive, 'down to earth' style balancing being kind and diplomatic, with being quite direct and clear with feedback and tools. I treat a variety of mental health conditions, and additionally offer support and guidance around a vast array of life issues. I am passionate about finding and tailoring what works for YOUR needs. I specialize in anxiety, trauma (including complicated grief), interpersonal issues, and mood disorders. Again, focusing in and utilizing the tools that serve you best.
Clients consistently report that I create a calm and safe therapy space that is dynamic with an intuitive, 'down to earth' style balancing being kind and diplomatic, with being quite direct and clear with feedback and tools. I treat a variety of mental health conditions, and additionally offer support and guidance around a vast array of life issues. I am passionate about finding and tailoring what works for YOUR needs. I specialize in anxiety, trauma (including complicated grief), interpersonal issues, and mood disorders. Again, focusing in and utilizing the tools that serve you best.
Morgan Ketner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, MSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Moline, IL 61265
Parenting is so tough! Children face so many obstacles and sometimes we just don't know how to help them. It can feel like we've tried everything. When children are struggling they often act out behaviorally; or sometimes it shows up as stomach aches or problems sleeping. Allowing your child to come to therapy can give them the opportunity to learn more about themselves, their thoughts, and their feelings. Working with a therapist can also provide you, as the parent, the support that you're looking for. We can all work together to help your child realize how amazing they really are and be more successful in their daily lives.
Parenting is so tough! Children face so many obstacles and sometimes we just don't know how to help them. It can feel like we've tried everything. When children are struggling they often act out behaviorally; or sometimes it shows up as stomach aches or problems sleeping. Allowing your child to come to therapy can give them the opportunity to learn more about themselves, their thoughts, and their feelings. Working with a therapist can also provide you, as the parent, the support that you're looking for. We can all work together to help your child realize how amazing they really are and be more successful in their daily lives.
Amanda Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MBA, CADC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Moline, IL 61266
Counselor at the Veterans Affairs, Quad Cities Veteran Center. Providing Veterans, and their family members with non-judgmental, caring, and compassionate treatment is my passion. Providing empowerment, validation, client-centered therapy and assisting clients with self-advocacy. My mission is to help clients become the best version of themselves, whatever that may be. U.S. Army Combat Veteran, Retired, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Trauma Professional, and fully trained in EMDR. 1st generation immigrant (Canada) and naturalized citizen.
Counselor at the Veterans Affairs, Quad Cities Veteran Center. Providing Veterans, and their family members with non-judgmental, caring, and compassionate treatment is my passion. Providing empowerment, validation, client-centered therapy and assisting clients with self-advocacy. My mission is to help clients become the best version of themselves, whatever that may be. U.S. Army Combat Veteran, Retired, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Trauma Professional, and fully trained in EMDR. 1st generation immigrant (Canada) and naturalized citizen.
I have 30 years experience as a licensed clinician and believe all behavior is communication. Whether it’s a child having meltdowns at school, an angry teenager, or an adult with anxiety – each contains a message that therapy can help decipher. I believe everyone is doing the best they can with the tools they currently have but sometimes that isn’t enough. By collaborating with you, the client, we will look at the bigger picture of things that may be influencing your challenges and make adjustments/learn new tools so that more effective strategies can shine through.
I have 30 years experience as a licensed clinician and believe all behavior is communication. Whether it’s a child having meltdowns at school, an angry teenager, or an adult with anxiety – each contains a message that therapy can help decipher. I believe everyone is doing the best they can with the tools they currently have but sometimes that isn’t enough. By collaborating with you, the client, we will look at the bigger picture of things that may be influencing your challenges and make adjustments/learn new tools so that more effective strategies can shine through.
Whether it is a single event or a life time of struggles, our thoughts and emotions can become so overwhelming that every day tasks are difficult to complete. For some, it is hard to reach out for help but once you have taken the first step which is acknowledging you need help and you cannot do it alone, the journey of emotional healing begins. It is learning to confront life's adversities rather than allowing them to define you. It is a journey of self-discovery, self-awareness, and learning to trust intuition while building inner strength to embrace and love who you are. As your therapist, I will walk that journey with you.
Whether it is a single event or a life time of struggles, our thoughts and emotions can become so overwhelming that every day tasks are difficult to complete. For some, it is hard to reach out for help but once you have taken the first step which is acknowledging you need help and you cannot do it alone, the journey of emotional healing begins. It is learning to confront life's adversities rather than allowing them to define you. It is a journey of self-discovery, self-awareness, and learning to trust intuition while building inner strength to embrace and love who you are. As your therapist, I will walk that journey with you.
Megan Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Moline, IL 61265
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!*** I consider people to be the experts of their own lives. My role is to assist people by creating a safe and relaxed environment where they are able to grow trust and comfortably identify and work toward their goals. I am here to listen non-judgmentally, pose questions and ideas to foster positive changes to thinking and behavioral patterns, support the growth of healthy relationships, and assist in the improvement of daily functioning, emotional regulation, and the use of healthy coping mechanisms.
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!*** I consider people to be the experts of their own lives. My role is to assist people by creating a safe and relaxed environment where they are able to grow trust and comfortably identify and work toward their goals. I am here to listen non-judgmentally, pose questions and ideas to foster positive changes to thinking and behavioral patterns, support the growth of healthy relationships, and assist in the improvement of daily functioning, emotional regulation, and the use of healthy coping mechanisms.
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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.