Lesbian Therapists in Northbrook, IL
Congrats on taking the first step towards making a commitment to improve your life through therapy. My hope is to meet you wherever you’re at in your healing journey and support you from there. With me, you will find yourself in an environment that is relaxed, judgment-free, genuine, and unconditionally supportive so you feel welcomed, heard and seen. I enjoy working with individuals at all stages of life, but I practice mostly with teens, young adults, and couples. I am passionate about supporting individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, trauma, eating disorders, relationship issues, and more.
Congrats on taking the first step towards making a commitment to improve your life through therapy. My hope is to meet you wherever you’re at in your healing journey and support you from there. With me, you will find yourself in an environment that is relaxed, judgment-free, genuine, and unconditionally supportive so you feel welcomed, heard and seen. I enjoy working with individuals at all stages of life, but I practice mostly with teens, young adults, and couples. I am passionate about supporting individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, trauma, eating disorders, relationship issues, and more.
Laura Tatgenhorst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062 (Online Only)
The urge to not just exist, but to thrive is universally one of the toughest challenges that one can learn to navigate. It can be even harder when you may not feel equipped with the tools to prepare yourself for this massive endeavor. You may feel the need to mask, or hide your truest self in order to ‘get by’ and make things easier on yourself and others around you. I try to tell clients that they deserve to allow themselves to be the truest version of yourself, no matter what that may look like or what society may think. I am here to help guide you through the veil of uncertainty so that I can help you be your most authentic self.
The urge to not just exist, but to thrive is universally one of the toughest challenges that one can learn to navigate. It can be even harder when you may not feel equipped with the tools to prepare yourself for this massive endeavor. You may feel the need to mask, or hide your truest self in order to ‘get by’ and make things easier on yourself and others around you. I try to tell clients that they deserve to allow themselves to be the truest version of yourself, no matter what that may look like or what society may think. I am here to help guide you through the veil of uncertainty so that I can help you be your most authentic self.
Mollie Morris
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062
Does it feel like you don’t quite fit in these hectic, demanding times? With 20 years of experience as an art therapist, I am here to help you in your healing journey through both talk and art therapy. I specialize in working with neurodiversity, queerness, anxiety, ADHD, autism, and depression with all ages in individual, couples, and family therapy. A deep and compassionate listener, I come to therapy with an open heart and a focus on you, in all your unique and intersecting identities. As a neurodivergent ceramic artist and photographer, I understand the joys and challenges of navigating the world being different from the norm.
Does it feel like you don’t quite fit in these hectic, demanding times? With 20 years of experience as an art therapist, I am here to help you in your healing journey through both talk and art therapy. I specialize in working with neurodiversity, queerness, anxiety, ADHD, autism, and depression with all ages in individual, couples, and family therapy. A deep and compassionate listener, I come to therapy with an open heart and a focus on you, in all your unique and intersecting identities. As a neurodivergent ceramic artist and photographer, I understand the joys and challenges of navigating the world being different from the norm.
We all go through life difficulties that affect us deeply and can leave us feeling alone or ashamed and off the path to fulfilling our hopes, dreams, and life goals. The "get over it" and "move on" mentality may leave you feeling temporarily more comfortable, but inevitably, the heavy weight of your struggles overflows into your daily life affecting you and your loved ones in ways that you never wanted or intended. No longer do you need to remain held back by your anxiety, depression, or other life difficulties.
We all go through life difficulties that affect us deeply and can leave us feeling alone or ashamed and off the path to fulfilling our hopes, dreams, and life goals. The "get over it" and "move on" mentality may leave you feeling temporarily more comfortable, but inevitably, the heavy weight of your struggles overflows into your daily life affecting you and your loved ones in ways that you never wanted or intended. No longer do you need to remain held back by your anxiety, depression, or other life difficulties.
Lauren Raphael
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062
I have been a licensed clinical social worker for over twenty years. I enjoy helping others reach their potential, and I see therapy as a journey. Whether it be short-term or long-term, my ability to build rapport and trust enables my clients to work on their issues openly in a collaborative manner. It is important to know that you are the author of your story and it is equally important to define your goals. My approach is to encourage self-discovery and to help provide other perspectives and coping strategies to enhance your life. It's about skill-building and managing new situations using new coping mechanisms, not old ones.
I have been a licensed clinical social worker for over twenty years. I enjoy helping others reach their potential, and I see therapy as a journey. Whether it be short-term or long-term, my ability to build rapport and trust enables my clients to work on their issues openly in a collaborative manner. It is important to know that you are the author of your story and it is equally important to define your goals. My approach is to encourage self-discovery and to help provide other perspectives and coping strategies to enhance your life. It's about skill-building and managing new situations using new coping mechanisms, not old ones.
Do you feel that anxiety, stress and panic are taking a toll on you body and the mind? My approach to therapy is to create a safe space where you can explore and heal the difficult and painful issues that are showing up in your life. Together we will move beyond problem-solving into releasing the mistaken beliefs and core unresolved issues behind your symptoms. My body-centered and mindfulness approach allows me to work directly with your nervous system to address symptoms like anxiety, racing thoughts, and irrational fears as well as feeling stuck, depressed and unavailable or unresponsive to life and relationships.
Do you feel that anxiety, stress and panic are taking a toll on you body and the mind? My approach to therapy is to create a safe space where you can explore and heal the difficult and painful issues that are showing up in your life. Together we will move beyond problem-solving into releasing the mistaken beliefs and core unresolved issues behind your symptoms. My body-centered and mindfulness approach allows me to work directly with your nervous system to address symptoms like anxiety, racing thoughts, and irrational fears as well as feeling stuck, depressed and unavailable or unresponsive to life and relationships.
We are a North Shore group of psychologists and counselors that are committed to providing quality therapeutic services for clients through the lifespan. We are licensed specialists who work with infants, toddlers, children, teens, adults, couples,and families. Services are provided in English and Polish. Each client will be listened to in a newly renovated office that promotes comfort and privacy. Individualized treatment is developed for each client to increase positive outcomes and success. We use evidence-based treatments that have been researched and found to reduce barriers that interfere with positive and healthy functioning.
We are a North Shore group of psychologists and counselors that are committed to providing quality therapeutic services for clients through the lifespan. We are licensed specialists who work with infants, toddlers, children, teens, adults, couples,and families. Services are provided in English and Polish. Each client will be listened to in a newly renovated office that promotes comfort and privacy. Individualized treatment is developed for each client to increase positive outcomes and success. We use evidence-based treatments that have been researched and found to reduce barriers that interfere with positive and healthy functioning.
Beginning therapy is a huge step for all clients, and I respect that it requires both trust and a leap of faith to ask for support. When I sit with people, I feel grateful for the opportunity to help them feel connected, understood, and heard. I work with my clients using active listening and interactive feedback to help them meet their goals and needs, and to understand their personal challenges. I guide adults, couples, and teens through the process with warmth and humor, but also with a seriousness that helps keep our work on track.
Beginning therapy is a huge step for all clients, and I respect that it requires both trust and a leap of faith to ask for support. When I sit with people, I feel grateful for the opportunity to help them feel connected, understood, and heard. I work with my clients using active listening and interactive feedback to help them meet their goals and needs, and to understand their personal challenges. I guide adults, couples, and teens through the process with warmth and humor, but also with a seriousness that helps keep our work on track.
My therapeutic approach focuses on guiding the client to discovering their personal truth while providing them with useful information and tools to help better cope with the trials and tribulations of life. Whether you are struggling with emotions, relationships, a stressful environment, or looking to work on developing yourself, you do not have to do it alone. Therapy can provide you with skills and personal insights that will transform how you see yourself, others, and the world.
My therapeutic approach focuses on guiding the client to discovering their personal truth while providing them with useful information and tools to help better cope with the trials and tribulations of life. Whether you are struggling with emotions, relationships, a stressful environment, or looking to work on developing yourself, you do not have to do it alone. Therapy can provide you with skills and personal insights that will transform how you see yourself, others, and the world.
Rebecca Coopersmith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSE
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062
Mental health defines how we show up for ourselves and others. I’m a licensed psychotherapist and sex therapist here to understand the complexities of your life and support you in making the changes you need to show up. I help individuals manage anxiety and complex family dynamics and couples improve communication and intimacy, and reduce conflict. I specialize in treating desire discrepancy, low desire, out of control sexual behavior, sexual and gender identity concerns, sexual pain, lack of orgasm, erectile disorders, and sexual assault. I work with polyamorous couples and polycules.
Mental health defines how we show up for ourselves and others. I’m a licensed psychotherapist and sex therapist here to understand the complexities of your life and support you in making the changes you need to show up. I help individuals manage anxiety and complex family dynamics and couples improve communication and intimacy, and reduce conflict. I specialize in treating desire discrepancy, low desire, out of control sexual behavior, sexual and gender identity concerns, sexual pain, lack of orgasm, erectile disorders, and sexual assault. I work with polyamorous couples and polycules.
Margo Cohn Pactanac
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062 (Online Only)
I provide individual counseling for adults ages eighteen and older. I am a supportive, non-judgmental therapist with years of clinical experience. Some of my specialty areas include perinatal mood disorders, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, depression, and anxiety. My job is to provide guidance and ride along with you on your journey to finding answers. My philosophy is that healing happens when you have a safe place to reflect and a reassuring person joining you on your path.
I provide individual counseling for adults ages eighteen and older. I am a supportive, non-judgmental therapist with years of clinical experience. Some of my specialty areas include perinatal mood disorders, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, depression, and anxiety. My job is to provide guidance and ride along with you on your journey to finding answers. My philosophy is that healing happens when you have a safe place to reflect and a reassuring person joining you on your path.
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You can live a happier more meaningful life. Right now you may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed by daily challenges and stressors. Maybe anxiety is making it difficult to work, perform, or feel comfortable in social settings. Perhaps you are having trouble with relationships-unable to communicate, feel close, or find someone who really understands you
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Are you stressed? Is your body speaking to you with hard to understand symptoms? There's a tension that remains when a task is incomplete. This tension is not only related to the projects we have yet to complete but also relates to the internal tension from not speaking our truth. Dr. Weissman is known for treating those with anxiety-based stress conditions like PTSD and OCD. His skills in mind body medicine and clinical psychology allow him to rapidly assess the depth and breath of stress in a person's life and in their life and to co-create an individualized treatment plan leading to greater self-care & personal empowerment.
Are you stressed? Is your body speaking to you with hard to understand symptoms? There's a tension that remains when a task is incomplete. This tension is not only related to the projects we have yet to complete but also relates to the internal tension from not speaking our truth. Dr. Weissman is known for treating those with anxiety-based stress conditions like PTSD and OCD. His skills in mind body medicine and clinical psychology allow him to rapidly assess the depth and breath of stress in a person's life and in their life and to co-create an individualized treatment plan leading to greater self-care & personal empowerment.
As a licensed Clinical Psychologist, I specialize in work woth adolescents and adults in a private and comfortable office setting. I am experienced in individual and family therapy dealing with self-esteem, coping skills, stress, anxiety, depression, and serious mental illness. I conduct comprehensive psychologoical assessments to answer diagnostic questions and provide detailed information to shape the direction of therapy. (Click website link to see my practice and learn more!)
As a licensed Clinical Psychologist, I specialize in work woth adolescents and adults in a private and comfortable office setting. I am experienced in individual and family therapy dealing with self-esteem, coping skills, stress, anxiety, depression, and serious mental illness. I conduct comprehensive psychologoical assessments to answer diagnostic questions and provide detailed information to shape the direction of therapy. (Click website link to see my practice and learn more!)
Christopher Chayse Schustor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062 (Online Only)
We all strive for something, and we can struggle achieving the things that bring us satisfaction. Sometimes we feel a drive within ourselves, but we lack a sense of direction which can leave us feeling lost. Some strive for self-improvement and others want healthier relationships, no matter the need therapy can help. It requires a strong rapport between the client and therapist as well as a safe space to be yourself where you can feel heard, accepted, and validated.
We all strive for something, and we can struggle achieving the things that bring us satisfaction. Sometimes we feel a drive within ourselves, but we lack a sense of direction which can leave us feeling lost. Some strive for self-improvement and others want healthier relationships, no matter the need therapy can help. It requires a strong rapport between the client and therapist as well as a safe space to be yourself where you can feel heard, accepted, and validated.
YOU CAN FEEL BETTER! I Can help you, GET OUT OF YOUR MIND AND INTO YOUR LIFE. "Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, or personal challenges that are preventing you from living a happy and fulfilling life? As a cognitive behavioral therapist, I can help you identify and change negative patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to your anxiety. Together, we will work to develop coping skills and techniques that can help you manage stress and build resilience. I believe in the power of being heard and seen to help facilitate healing and growth. Anxiety sucks the life out of us. It is time to exhale and I can help.
YOU CAN FEEL BETTER! I Can help you, GET OUT OF YOUR MIND AND INTO YOUR LIFE. "Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, or personal challenges that are preventing you from living a happy and fulfilling life? As a cognitive behavioral therapist, I can help you identify and change negative patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to your anxiety. Together, we will work to develop coping skills and techniques that can help you manage stress and build resilience. I believe in the power of being heard and seen to help facilitate healing and growth. Anxiety sucks the life out of us. It is time to exhale and I can help.
Hello! I've joined Affiliates In Counseling so I can continue my work using emotionally focused strategies to work with adults & teens who suffer from anxiety, depression and stress, as well as those experiencing grief, life changes, job loss and isolation, in both the northern suburbs and in Chicago. As a couples & family counselor, I've had great success utilizing these same emotional tools to strengthen and enhance more effective and long-term communication skills, helping to build more fulfilling relationships. Finally, I had the honor working directly in both the post-deployment veteran and LGBTQ communities during my training.
Hello! I've joined Affiliates In Counseling so I can continue my work using emotionally focused strategies to work with adults & teens who suffer from anxiety, depression and stress, as well as those experiencing grief, life changes, job loss and isolation, in both the northern suburbs and in Chicago. As a couples & family counselor, I've had great success utilizing these same emotional tools to strengthen and enhance more effective and long-term communication skills, helping to build more fulfilling relationships. Finally, I had the honor working directly in both the post-deployment veteran and LGBTQ communities during my training.
My therapeutic approach focuses on supporting adult individuals grappling with depression, anxiety, disempowerment, spiritual confusion or other issues. I provide a safe and supportive environment for self-exploration, where you can learn effective strategies and skills to face and cope with life's challenges from an empowered place.
My therapeutic approach focuses on supporting adult individuals grappling with depression, anxiety, disempowerment, spiritual confusion or other issues. I provide a safe and supportive environment for self-exploration, where you can learn effective strategies and skills to face and cope with life's challenges from an empowered place.
Being invited on the journey with the individuals I work with is an honor. I believe the relationship between the therapist and the client is the key to successful forward movement. Clients who want to work from a strengths based client centered approach will benefit from the work we will do together. I have a strong background in cognitive behavioral therapy but I believe in meeting the client where they are when they come in the door and work to provide a safe and empathic environment in which to assist the client in meeting their goals.
Being invited on the journey with the individuals I work with is an honor. I believe the relationship between the therapist and the client is the key to successful forward movement. Clients who want to work from a strengths based client centered approach will benefit from the work we will do together. I have a strong background in cognitive behavioral therapy but I believe in meeting the client where they are when they come in the door and work to provide a safe and empathic environment in which to assist the client in meeting their goals.
Life is a journey that comes at us in waves or phases. These waves can knock us off our feet and, as a result, often feel insurmountable. I admire the bravery you show by coming to treatment and am honored to be part of your journey. By doing this, we will alleviate current symptoms and make connections between past and present. This will leave you with your eyes wide open to impending waves; thus, lessening their impact.
Life is a journey that comes at us in waves or phases. These waves can knock us off our feet and, as a result, often feel insurmountable. I admire the bravery you show by coming to treatment and am honored to be part of your journey. By doing this, we will alleviate current symptoms and make connections between past and present. This will leave you with your eyes wide open to impending waves; thus, lessening their impact.
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