Female Therapists in Mount Prospect, IL

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Thrive Therapeutic Services, LLC
Counselor
Verified Verified
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As solution-focused therapists, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life worth celebrating. We can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary approaches and techniques, we will unearth patterns or perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're ready to move in a new direction we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As solution-focused therapists, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life worth celebrating. We can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary approaches and techniques, we will unearth patterns or perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're ready to move in a new direction we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
(224) 268-8346 View (224) 268-8346
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Cathryn T. Biga
Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
If you are motivated for change and growth within your life but need some guidance then let's work together.
If you are motivated for change and growth within your life but need some guidance then let's work together.
(847) 416-0689 View (847) 416-0689
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Ruth Mellenthin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mount Prospect, IL 60056  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I hold the strong belief that everyone has the right to be heard with an open mind, regardless of their background or circumstances. I see my role as someone to help you understand yourself, ideally to gain insight and healing. As a clinical social worker, my training has shown me that you, the client, will tell me what you need. Some people need support for a single issue, others need to sort out their past, yet others to plan for their future. We will often find that issues are connected, and strive to put the pieces together.
I hold the strong belief that everyone has the right to be heard with an open mind, regardless of their background or circumstances. I see my role as someone to help you understand yourself, ideally to gain insight and healing. As a clinical social worker, my training has shown me that you, the client, will tell me what you need. Some people need support for a single issue, others need to sort out their past, yet others to plan for their future. We will often find that issues are connected, and strive to put the pieces together.
(312) 697-1984 View (312) 697-1984
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Jodie Meyers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
I am so inspired that you have begun the search to determine the best therapist fit for yourself, or a loved one. I believe that recognizing the need for mental health support and seeking therapy is an incredibly vulnerable step.  A step on your life journey that is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself!
I am so inspired that you have begun the search to determine the best therapist fit for yourself, or a loved one. I believe that recognizing the need for mental health support and seeking therapy is an incredibly vulnerable step.  A step on your life journey that is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself!
(224) 218-5967 View (224) 218-5967
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Margaret Zangrilli - Certified EMDR Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mount Prospect, IL 60056  (Online Only)
Many people avoid seeking help for fear that they or their children will be labeled. My motto is: "Peel off the labels and see the person underneath." I believe you are a person with unique needs, strengths, and challenges, that there are complex reasons you are living the life you are living today - AND, you can improve. Emotional pain and problems are just as natural and normal as physical pain and problems. When we let go of the labels we have about ourselves, our problems, or therapy in general, we can begin healing the pain and resolving the problems.
Many people avoid seeking help for fear that they or their children will be labeled. My motto is: "Peel off the labels and see the person underneath." I believe you are a person with unique needs, strengths, and challenges, that there are complex reasons you are living the life you are living today - AND, you can improve. Emotional pain and problems are just as natural and normal as physical pain and problems. When we let go of the labels we have about ourselves, our problems, or therapy in general, we can begin healing the pain and resolving the problems.
(847) 807-1771 View (847) 807-1771
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Jessica Kim
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Prospect, IL 60056  (Online Only)
Curiosity leads to authenticity, but it's often suppressed or silenced by judgment and painful experiences. Your sincere curiosity is welcomed here, and we can work together to create spaces that feel safe to be honest and vulnerable. I believe that everyone is formed with an unreplicable uniqueness, and it's absolutely worth it for you to take the time to reconnect with your authentic self. Together, we can identify where you're feeling stuck or lost and explore pathways that lead to finding, accepting, and living freely as your true self.
Curiosity leads to authenticity, but it's often suppressed or silenced by judgment and painful experiences. Your sincere curiosity is welcomed here, and we can work together to create spaces that feel safe to be honest and vulnerable. I believe that everyone is formed with an unreplicable uniqueness, and it's absolutely worth it for you to take the time to reconnect with your authentic self. Together, we can identify where you're feeling stuck or lost and explore pathways that lead to finding, accepting, and living freely as your true self.
(224) 348-7548 View (224) 348-7548
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Lynn Barrette
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mount Prospect, IL 60056  (Online Only)
Welcome to Center for Dynamic Healing! We are here to evolve into more conscious, responsible individuals. Blending psychology with spirituality, I work with adolescents and adults dealing with life difficulties, transitions, relationship healing needs, spirituality, and parenting issues.
Welcome to Center for Dynamic Healing! We are here to evolve into more conscious, responsible individuals. Blending psychology with spirituality, I work with adolescents and adults dealing with life difficulties, transitions, relationship healing needs, spirituality, and parenting issues.
(224) 243-3103 View (224) 243-3103
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Ximena Torres
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
"I work on providing individualized treatment to those who wish to explore ways to overcome obstacles or change behaviors interfering with their lives. The thought of therapy can be daunting. However, we can find freedom in better understanding our thoughts and emotions that lead to maladaptive behaviors and negative thinking patterns."
"I work on providing individualized treatment to those who wish to explore ways to overcome obstacles or change behaviors interfering with their lives. The thought of therapy can be daunting. However, we can find freedom in better understanding our thoughts and emotions that lead to maladaptive behaviors and negative thinking patterns."
(847) 416-2966 View (847) 416-2966
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Julia Lopez
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor in the State of Illinois with 16 years of clinical experience. I use a variety of techniques in therapy and match treatment techniques based on the individual needs of each client. I focus on areas of anxiety, trauma and PTSD, depression, relationship issues, and adolescent/teen issues. I incorporate techniques from Acceptance, Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor in the State of Illinois with 16 years of clinical experience. I use a variety of techniques in therapy and match treatment techniques based on the individual needs of each client. I focus on areas of anxiety, trauma and PTSD, depression, relationship issues, and adolescent/teen issues. I incorporate techniques from Acceptance, Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life.
(708) 847-9614 View (708) 847-9614
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Kelly Chaney
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Hello, I am Dr. Kelly Chaney! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who is passionate about helping clients find their passion in life and supporting them in removing blocks that are keeping them from living their best life. My client experience is currently working with the BIPOC community along with children, adolescents and families. My approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I focus on helping my clients identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and to learn practical self-help strategies.
Hello, I am Dr. Kelly Chaney! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who is passionate about helping clients find their passion in life and supporting them in removing blocks that are keeping them from living their best life. My client experience is currently working with the BIPOC community along with children, adolescents and families. My approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I focus on helping my clients identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and to learn practical self-help strategies.
(773) 840-0901 View (773) 840-0901
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Ashley Barba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, C-IAYT
Verified Verified
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Heal your connection with yourself and feel like yourself again. I am a licensed clinical social worker and certified yoga therapist with over 12 years combined experience working with adolescents and adults in several settings (community mental health, healthcare, schools and private practice) coping with anxiety-related disorders, depression, PTSD, ADHD, trauma and general life stress. Personally, I enjoy helping clients develop an accepting and empowering relationship with themselves so they can feel more connected to themselves and others. I am committed to an integrative approach that reflects the client’s needs and goals.
Heal your connection with yourself and feel like yourself again. I am a licensed clinical social worker and certified yoga therapist with over 12 years combined experience working with adolescents and adults in several settings (community mental health, healthcare, schools and private practice) coping with anxiety-related disorders, depression, PTSD, ADHD, trauma and general life stress. Personally, I enjoy helping clients develop an accepting and empowering relationship with themselves so they can feel more connected to themselves and others. I am committed to an integrative approach that reflects the client’s needs and goals.
(773) 455-1702 View (773) 455-1702
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Lina Liu
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
I am a graduate from the Illinois School Of Professional Psychology. I completed my training at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago's Center for Pain Management (now known as the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab). I have worked in hospitals, outpatient mental health clinics, and long-term care facilities. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I have extensive experience treating adults and geriatrics with a wide variety of psychological issues. I treat a variety of conditions such as, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, relationship issues, and life adjustment difficulties. I am also on staff at the Amita neuroscience institute.
I am a graduate from the Illinois School Of Professional Psychology. I completed my training at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago's Center for Pain Management (now known as the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab). I have worked in hospitals, outpatient mental health clinics, and long-term care facilities. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I have extensive experience treating adults and geriatrics with a wide variety of psychological issues. I treat a variety of conditions such as, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, relationship issues, and life adjustment difficulties. I am also on staff at the Amita neuroscience institute.
(224) 507-5219 View (224) 507-5219
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Liz Maloney
PsyD
Verified Verified
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
I have over 40 years of experience in the counseling field. I work with adults, and couples. My strengths are my ability to listen, to understand and to empathize. I engage with my clients in a manner that allows them to safely explore choices and find their path to their well-being. I provide a safe, secure, non-judgmental environment where clients can be open and honest in order to understand, move forward and reach their goals.
I have over 40 years of experience in the counseling field. I work with adults, and couples. My strengths are my ability to listen, to understand and to empathize. I engage with my clients in a manner that allows them to safely explore choices and find their path to their well-being. I provide a safe, secure, non-judgmental environment where clients can be open and honest in order to understand, move forward and reach their goals.
(224) 478-0221 View (224) 478-0221
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Barbara Collinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Not accepting new clients
Are you feeling dissatisfied with yourself and relationships? Are you stuck in self defeating patterns of coping with stress. I am an experienced licensed clinical social worker who can help you move forward successfully. Whether you are looking for a therapist for the first time or have had an experience in therapy, we can can begin to look together at identifying self defeating beliefs and find new ways to think about your life, your choices and yourself, moving from depression and anxiety to hope and acceptance.
Are you feeling dissatisfied with yourself and relationships? Are you stuck in self defeating patterns of coping with stress. I am an experienced licensed clinical social worker who can help you move forward successfully. Whether you are looking for a therapist for the first time or have had an experience in therapy, we can can begin to look together at identifying self defeating beliefs and find new ways to think about your life, your choices and yourself, moving from depression and anxiety to hope and acceptance.
(847) 920-7272 View (847) 920-7272
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Joan Durlacher
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
"I appreciate that you are down to earth and real. You have a passion for life, for my life". If these are qualities you would appreciate in your therapist, then contact me. I will guide you through identifying and exploring your core concerns and issues, utilizing the expertise developed in 20 years of practice. My style of therapy is respectful, non-judgmental, practical, soothing and solution focused. Collaboratively we will create new, adaptive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to enhance the quality of your life and your relationships.
"I appreciate that you are down to earth and real. You have a passion for life, for my life". If these are qualities you would appreciate in your therapist, then contact me. I will guide you through identifying and exploring your core concerns and issues, utilizing the expertise developed in 20 years of practice. My style of therapy is respectful, non-judgmental, practical, soothing and solution focused. Collaboratively we will create new, adaptive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to enhance the quality of your life and your relationships.
(847) 379-1756 View (847) 379-1756
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Carol Ellen Gordon
Psychologist, PsyD, CADC
Verified Verified
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
For many people, persistent and unresolved mental health issues lead to a downward spiral of marital strife, parenting difficulties, legal problems, stress, anxiety and depression. These issues can negatively impact their quality of life.
For many people, persistent and unresolved mental health issues lead to a downward spiral of marital strife, parenting difficulties, legal problems, stress, anxiety and depression. These issues can negatively impact their quality of life.
(847) 744-8448 View (847) 744-8448
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Cindi-Marie Willoughby
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Mount Prospect, IL 60056  (Online Only)
The experience of intense and often painful emotions is a normal part of human existence, sometimes this struggle can become so overwhelming it begins to greatly impact one's ability to function, maintain and improve interpersonal relationships, and lead a valued life; leaving us feeling stuck. Therapy allows us to process these emotions, stop the experiential avoidance, and develop more constructive and adaptive ways of dealing with life's challenges and transitions. Through a collaborative, empathic, and values-based relationship, we can work towards increasing one's psychological flexibility, behavioral workability, and coping skills to live a life worth living
The experience of intense and often painful emotions is a normal part of human existence, sometimes this struggle can become so overwhelming it begins to greatly impact one's ability to function, maintain and improve interpersonal relationships, and lead a valued life; leaving us feeling stuck. Therapy allows us to process these emotions, stop the experiential avoidance, and develop more constructive and adaptive ways of dealing with life's challenges and transitions. Through a collaborative, empathic, and values-based relationship, we can work towards increasing one's psychological flexibility, behavioral workability, and coping skills to live a life worth living
(773) 904-0288 View (773) 904-0288
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Whitney Freeman Tschan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families both understand their challenges and create a pathway to healing. I believe the first step in this process is to find the right therapist and establish a trusting, honest, and mutually respectful relationship. I meet clients where they are and help them gain skills in such areas as emoitonal regulation, stress management, communication, parenting, problem solving and relaxation techniques.
I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families both understand their challenges and create a pathway to healing. I believe the first step in this process is to find the right therapist and establish a trusting, honest, and mutually respectful relationship. I meet clients where they are and help them gain skills in such areas as emoitonal regulation, stress management, communication, parenting, problem solving and relaxation techniques.
(847) 906-2414 View (847) 906-2414
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Janelle DiMichele, LCSW & Associates, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Not accepting new clients
I am primarily a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT) using these techniques to address clients depression, anxiety and other mood disorders. I also incorporate mindfulness in my work with clients. I have been in private practice for 20 years and work from a strengths based perspective. I believe in each clients ability to change and I enjoy working with people to help them achieve their goals.
I am primarily a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT) using these techniques to address clients depression, anxiety and other mood disorders. I also incorporate mindfulness in my work with clients. I have been in private practice for 20 years and work from a strengths based perspective. I believe in each clients ability to change and I enjoy working with people to help them achieve their goals.
(847) 920-4878 View (847) 920-4878
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Mandy Snider
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
I use an integrative approach to therapy that is collaborative, solution-focused, and aimed at creating meaningful movement towards positive change. I want to provide a safe, secure, and non-judgmental environment in which clients can feel free to openly discuss their thoughts and feelings. I am a member of the LGBTQ community and thoroughly enjoy helping clients overcome their fear and anxiety and move towards a more authentic life. I additionally enjoy helping couples and families improve communication and overall relationship dynamics. I believe that change happens when knowledge and experiences are shared.
I use an integrative approach to therapy that is collaborative, solution-focused, and aimed at creating meaningful movement towards positive change. I want to provide a safe, secure, and non-judgmental environment in which clients can feel free to openly discuss their thoughts and feelings. I am a member of the LGBTQ community and thoroughly enjoy helping clients overcome their fear and anxiety and move towards a more authentic life. I additionally enjoy helping couples and families improve communication and overall relationship dynamics. I believe that change happens when knowledge and experiences are shared.
(815) 923-1070 View (815) 923-1070
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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.