Female Therapists in Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Jessica Ann Kurpiel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
I am welcoming new clients! My current openings are Monday-Thursday from 9am-3:30pm. I work at Outreach Counseling Center York (located in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois). We provide services to clients who live in Oakbrook, Oakbrook Terrace, Lombard, Villa Park, and Elmhurst. My goal is to create a welcoming, safe, supportive, and empowering space. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois. I have over 12 years of professional experience working with a variety of clients.
I am welcoming new clients! My current openings are Monday-Thursday from 9am-3:30pm. I work at Outreach Counseling Center York (located in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois). We provide services to clients who live in Oakbrook, Oakbrook Terrace, Lombard, Villa Park, and Elmhurst. My goal is to create a welcoming, safe, supportive, and empowering space. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois. I have over 12 years of professional experience working with a variety of clients.
Ashley Kallas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Life’s journey will surprise us with twists, unexpected paths and roadblocks. As your therapist, my goal is to create a warm, supportive and non-judgmental environment where you will feel empowered to navigate through the life challenges that are bringing you down. You are the expert on you! I’ll meet you where your needs are. Then my job is to support you and implement the tools that will best help you find relief from your pain. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, struggling with a life transition, grieving a loss, or looking to make positive changes in your life; I’m here to help you heal and grow.
Life’s journey will surprise us with twists, unexpected paths and roadblocks. As your therapist, my goal is to create a warm, supportive and non-judgmental environment where you will feel empowered to navigate through the life challenges that are bringing you down. You are the expert on you! I’ll meet you where your needs are. Then my job is to support you and implement the tools that will best help you find relief from your pain. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, struggling with a life transition, grieving a loss, or looking to make positive changes in your life; I’m here to help you heal and grow.
E. Cordelia Miller Muhammad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Are you always thinking the worst will happen? Is it hard to slow down your thoughts? Are you tense? This can change. I help older adolescents and adults manage the anxiety that causes distress. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 20+ years of experience helping others apply tools that help them manage their anxiety. I use evidence-based, practice informed interventions to bring quick relief and I am passionate about helping my clients experience mental wellness. Fears and worries are like a wild animal. Either you manage them, or they will manage you. Let me teach you how to put your fears and worried in check.
Are you always thinking the worst will happen? Is it hard to slow down your thoughts? Are you tense? This can change. I help older adolescents and adults manage the anxiety that causes distress. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 20+ years of experience helping others apply tools that help them manage their anxiety. I use evidence-based, practice informed interventions to bring quick relief and I am passionate about helping my clients experience mental wellness. Fears and worries are like a wild animal. Either you manage them, or they will manage you. Let me teach you how to put your fears and worried in check.
Crystal Rochelle Murdock
Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 (Online Only)
I attempt to create safe spaces for all individuals including members of the LGBTQ community, women of color and other diminished voices.
I believe that change happens through relationship. I acknowledge the bravery it takes to seek out a clinician and hope to honor your voice. I use a strength-based approach to foster collaborative relationships with my clients.I will work collaboratively with you to explore your goals through an intersectional lens. My style is holistic and informed by an integrative approach to therapy applying Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Person-Centered theories.
I attempt to create safe spaces for all individuals including members of the LGBTQ community, women of color and other diminished voices.
I believe that change happens through relationship. I acknowledge the bravery it takes to seek out a clinician and hope to honor your voice. I use a strength-based approach to foster collaborative relationships with my clients.I will work collaboratively with you to explore your goals through an intersectional lens. My style is holistic and informed by an integrative approach to therapy applying Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Person-Centered theories.
Shannon Merkin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
I focus a great deal of my practice on women’s issues, specifically perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and pregnancy and infant loss.
I believe that change begins with a strong therapeutic relationship in a safe and supportive environment. It is important to me to provide individuals with a warm and non-judgmental space where they can identify and explore areas of life in which they are struggling. My approach to therapy is client-centered and I strive to help individuals increase life fulfillment and work toward making meaningful life changes. My style is compassionate and engaging and I work to empower individuals during the therapeutic process.
I focus a great deal of my practice on women’s issues, specifically perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and pregnancy and infant loss.
I believe that change begins with a strong therapeutic relationship in a safe and supportive environment. It is important to me to provide individuals with a warm and non-judgmental space where they can identify and explore areas of life in which they are struggling. My approach to therapy is client-centered and I strive to help individuals increase life fulfillment and work toward making meaningful life changes. My style is compassionate and engaging and I work to empower individuals during the therapeutic process.
Monique Prohaska-Slattery
Counselor, LCPC, ATR, CYT, BSP
Verified Verified
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Waitlist for new clients
WAITList for New Clients: Are you looking to find peace, perseverance, and resilience through everyday struggles? Imagine what it would feel like to not worry all the time or do the “what-if” dance in your mind. Whether your struggles are about a life transition, a relationship issue, experiencing stress, physical & emotional changes such as peri-menopause and menopause, or anything else that feels like "something's not quite right," finding a safe outlet to express yourself, build your coping skills, and find solutions is where your transformation begins.
WAITList for New Clients: Are you looking to find peace, perseverance, and resilience through everyday struggles? Imagine what it would feel like to not worry all the time or do the “what-if” dance in your mind. Whether your struggles are about a life transition, a relationship issue, experiencing stress, physical & emotional changes such as peri-menopause and menopause, or anything else that feels like "something's not quite right," finding a safe outlet to express yourself, build your coping skills, and find solutions is where your transformation begins.
Victoria Cosme
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
My passion is working with children, adolescents, and young adults using a variety of different therapeutic modalities including CBT, DBT and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Though it may be challenging at first, I can help you learn that although you cannot always change the circumstances in which you find yourself, you can choose how to respond to them, thus relieving stress, building resilience, improving focus, practicing gratitude, and improving overall well-being.
My passion is working with children, adolescents, and young adults using a variety of different therapeutic modalities including CBT, DBT and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Though it may be challenging at first, I can help you learn that although you cannot always change the circumstances in which you find yourself, you can choose how to respond to them, thus relieving stress, building resilience, improving focus, practicing gratitude, and improving overall well-being.
For many of us, currently, the world seems uncertain and overwhelming. There are so many things to worry about ranging from job security, your family, your relationships with friends and intimate partners. While we cannot predict the future, we can manage how we respond to our present circumstances.
For many of us, currently, the world seems uncertain and overwhelming. There are so many things to worry about ranging from job security, your family, your relationships with friends and intimate partners. While we cannot predict the future, we can manage how we respond to our present circumstances.
Katrina Shannon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
I am a collaborative, strengths-based therapist who is passionate about working with individuals, couples and families across the life-span who might be struggling with a range of issues, such as depression, anxiety and family system challenges. Other areas that I am passionate about working with are parent coaching, behavior planning, life transitions and family of origin issues.
I am a collaborative, strengths-based therapist who is passionate about working with individuals, couples and families across the life-span who might be struggling with a range of issues, such as depression, anxiety and family system challenges. Other areas that I am passionate about working with are parent coaching, behavior planning, life transitions and family of origin issues.
The current healthcare industry has failed many people living with chronic physical and mental health diseases. People are faced with a large push for psychiatric medication, misdiagnosis, and a one-dimensional approach to treatment. It is time for a more holistic, whole-body solution to people’s health. This is the pledge that Nelmar Health Centers have made. No matter what you are struggling with, Nelmar Health Centers can help you live a happier and healthier life. We offer comprehensive diagnostic measures, counseling, Neurotherapy, cognitive rehabilitation, dietary and herb management, yoga, and meditation under one roof.
The current healthcare industry has failed many people living with chronic physical and mental health diseases. People are faced with a large push for psychiatric medication, misdiagnosis, and a one-dimensional approach to treatment. It is time for a more holistic, whole-body solution to people’s health. This is the pledge that Nelmar Health Centers have made. No matter what you are struggling with, Nelmar Health Centers can help you live a happier and healthier life. We offer comprehensive diagnostic measures, counseling, Neurotherapy, cognitive rehabilitation, dietary and herb management, yoga, and meditation under one roof.
Jennifer Biegel has experience working with children, adolescents, and families. She spent several years working as a K-8 school social worker. She has worked with youth and families dealing with depression, anxiety, OCD, bullying, learning and attention challenges, family dynamics, physical health related issues, and behavioral difficulties. In 2018 she completed the International OCD Foundation’s Pediatric Behavior Therapy Training Institute and takes part in a monthly OCD consultation group. She has extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP).
Jennifer Biegel has experience working with children, adolescents, and families. She spent several years working as a K-8 school social worker. She has worked with youth and families dealing with depression, anxiety, OCD, bullying, learning and attention challenges, family dynamics, physical health related issues, and behavioral difficulties. In 2018 she completed the International OCD Foundation’s Pediatric Behavior Therapy Training Institute and takes part in a monthly OCD consultation group. She has extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP).
15 Second Videos
Monique Prohaska-Slattery
Shannon Calvert
Donna Mills
Stephanie Petrey
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 (Online Only)
Seeking support when dealing with difficult and challenging times in life can be overwhelming. It is my commitment as you take this step, to help guide you toward reaching your personal treatment goals. I work collaboratively with clients as I believe that treatment should be tailored to each client's personal needs in order for the client to feel comfortable and confident in reaching their treatment goals
Seeking support when dealing with difficult and challenging times in life can be overwhelming. It is my commitment as you take this step, to help guide you toward reaching your personal treatment goals. I work collaboratively with clients as I believe that treatment should be tailored to each client's personal needs in order for the client to feel comfortable and confident in reaching their treatment goals
Raina Kilgore
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CADC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
FEELING DISTRESSED AND LOOKING FOR WAYS TO COPE. It can be difficult when you become exhausted from facing life's challenges. Perhaps I can help. I'm passionate about working with clients who are dealing with depression, trauma, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, stress, troubles in your marriage, relationship conflicts, anger and teen issues. I also provide parent coaching and family interventions. We can work together to develop a plan of action that will get you to a better place to achieve your personal goals. I have been working with families, couples and individuals for 9 years.
FEELING DISTRESSED AND LOOKING FOR WAYS TO COPE. It can be difficult when you become exhausted from facing life's challenges. Perhaps I can help. I'm passionate about working with clients who are dealing with depression, trauma, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, stress, troubles in your marriage, relationship conflicts, anger and teen issues. I also provide parent coaching and family interventions. We can work together to develop a plan of action that will get you to a better place to achieve your personal goals. I have been working with families, couples and individuals for 9 years.
Carol Coon has had extensive experience with children, families, and couples. She has worked with children and their families with behavior and medical problems. Her interactive approach has been effective with families facing the challenges of divorce, remarriage, chronic illness, developmental disability, substance abuse/ dependence, adolescence, premature emancipation, and failure to launch young adults. Carol has specific training in the treatment of trauma as well as the use of EMDR for trauma and for performance enhancement. Carol also frequently presents training workshops for physicians and attorneys.
Carol Coon has had extensive experience with children, families, and couples. She has worked with children and their families with behavior and medical problems. Her interactive approach has been effective with families facing the challenges of divorce, remarriage, chronic illness, developmental disability, substance abuse/ dependence, adolescence, premature emancipation, and failure to launch young adults. Carol has specific training in the treatment of trauma as well as the use of EMDR for trauma and for performance enhancement. Carol also frequently presents training workshops for physicians and attorneys.
If you are reading this then you are taking the first step to self-care and self-compassion. I know this is not an easy task and so I welcome you, and commend you. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with training and practice in health psychology, university counseling, inpatient treatment, corrections, and bariatric psychology. I have specialties in addressing weight concerns/body image, overeating, addiction, bariatrics, trauma, depression, anxiety, family conflict, ACOA/Al-Anon, and women's issues. I offer information/treatment/assessments to individuals undergoing or considering bariatric surgery.
If you are reading this then you are taking the first step to self-care and self-compassion. I know this is not an easy task and so I welcome you, and commend you. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with training and practice in health psychology, university counseling, inpatient treatment, corrections, and bariatric psychology. I have specialties in addressing weight concerns/body image, overeating, addiction, bariatrics, trauma, depression, anxiety, family conflict, ACOA/Al-Anon, and women's issues. I offer information/treatment/assessments to individuals undergoing or considering bariatric surgery.
Having to pick a therapist can be incredibly overwhelming! Don't let the stress of the unknown stop you from taking that leap. As a genuine and compassionate clinician, I enjoy connecting with my clients in a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment. With 10 years experience working beside adults and adolescents struggling with substance use issues, I have helped clients move past shame and guilt to develop a strong identity and achieve personal growth.
Having to pick a therapist can be incredibly overwhelming! Don't let the stress of the unknown stop you from taking that leap. As a genuine and compassionate clinician, I enjoy connecting with my clients in a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment. With 10 years experience working beside adults and adolescents struggling with substance use issues, I have helped clients move past shame and guilt to develop a strong identity and achieve personal growth.
Outreach Counseling Center York
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
We are welcoming new clients, especially during daytime hours when we have more availability. Our goal is to create a welcoming, safe, supportive, and empowering space. Our staff consists of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, NCC) with over 20 years of combined experience working with a variety of clients.
We are welcoming new clients, especially during daytime hours when we have more availability. Our goal is to create a welcoming, safe, supportive, and empowering space. Our staff consists of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, NCC) with over 20 years of combined experience working with a variety of clients.
I don’t know what brought you to this website yet you are here for a reason. Understanding that reason is important to me. It takes courage to look for help. You’ve taken the first step! I’d be honored if you shared that journey of self-discovery with me.
I don’t know what brought you to this website yet you are here for a reason. Understanding that reason is important to me. It takes courage to look for help. You’ve taken the first step! I’d be honored if you shared that journey of self-discovery with me.
You don’t have to go through this alone. A meaningful life is always full of challenges, and sometimes we need a trusted guide for a difficult leg of the journey. When you make the decision to try therapy, you deserve to feel safe, valued, and understood by your therapist. My approach is open and authentic. I believe in warmth, humor, and engaging as a human being, not just as a clinician.
You don’t have to go through this alone. A meaningful life is always full of challenges, and sometimes we need a trusted guide for a difficult leg of the journey. When you make the decision to try therapy, you deserve to feel safe, valued, and understood by your therapist. My approach is open and authentic. I believe in warmth, humor, and engaging as a human being, not just as a clinician.
Dr. Jennifer Manfre is a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience conducting individual and family therapy, psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, and social skills groups. Her training background includes clinical rotations at Edward Hines V.A. Hospital, Riverside Medical Center, and UIC Medical Center – Department of Neurology. She completed her Internship at Illinois Masonic Medical Center – Pediatric Developmental Center and earned her doctorate degree from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
Dr. Jennifer Manfre is a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience conducting individual and family therapy, psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, and social skills groups. Her training background includes clinical rotations at Edward Hines V.A. Hospital, Riverside Medical Center, and UIC Medical Center – Department of Neurology. She completed her Internship at Illinois Masonic Medical Center – Pediatric Developmental Center and earned her doctorate degree from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
See more therapy options for Oakbrook Terrace
Nearby Female Therapists Searches for Oakbrook Terrace
- Addison
- Bellwood
- Bensenville
- Elmhurst
- Glen Ellyn
- Glendale Heights
- Hillside
- Hinsdale
- Lombard
- Oak Brook
- Villa Park
- Westchester
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.