Female Therapists in Piatt County, IL
![Photo of Tamara Montealegre, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/46b4644d-bc53-40e0-a737-83d0228427e3/1/320x400.png)
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my MSW from the University of Northern Iowa in 2018, where I specialized in trauma processing and trauma-informed care. I am a trained EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist and work with depression, anxiety, anger management, and addiction, among other issues. I like to use an eclectic style in my treatment modalities, and I believe there is no “one-size-fits-all” in therapy. I think people are the experts on their own experiences, so I enjoy working with individuals to tailor their mental health services to meet their needs.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my MSW from the University of Northern Iowa in 2018, where I specialized in trauma processing and trauma-informed care. I am a trained EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist and work with depression, anxiety, anger management, and addiction, among other issues. I like to use an eclectic style in my treatment modalities, and I believe there is no “one-size-fits-all” in therapy. I think people are the experts on their own experiences, so I enjoy working with individuals to tailor their mental health services to meet their needs.
![Photo of Karyn Warford, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/87822cdb-658b-4cb9-b502-214185f5e9be/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hi! I’m a licensed therapist with over 6 years of experience helping individuals with issues such as anxiety, depression, women's issues, relationship issues, addiction, ADHD, stress, and more. I draw from modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dance/Movement Therapy, and the Gottman Method. If you’re feeling stuck in the same patterns that keep you from living your most meaningful life and reaching your goals, or your current strategies aren’t helping you to achieve your bigger goals, I can help.
Hi! I’m a licensed therapist with over 6 years of experience helping individuals with issues such as anxiety, depression, women's issues, relationship issues, addiction, ADHD, stress, and more. I draw from modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dance/Movement Therapy, and the Gottman Method. If you’re feeling stuck in the same patterns that keep you from living your most meaningful life and reaching your goals, or your current strategies aren’t helping you to achieve your bigger goals, I can help.
![Photo of Angela R. Wilson, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5218b74b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
We strive for happiness and avoid discomfort. I am passionate about helping you with your discomfort using various theraputic methods to find your happier place. Working in a private practice allows me to utilize many techniques of counseling and psychotherapy. Clinically, I adapt a treatment approach based on client goals or goals we set together. I believe one's life story as it relates to his or her behavior is a fascinating self-exploration exercise that everyone should have the chance to experience - especially given the fact that understanding self is imperative to acceptance and/or change.
We strive for happiness and avoid discomfort. I am passionate about helping you with your discomfort using various theraputic methods to find your happier place. Working in a private practice allows me to utilize many techniques of counseling and psychotherapy. Clinically, I adapt a treatment approach based on client goals or goals we set together. I believe one's life story as it relates to his or her behavior is a fascinating self-exploration exercise that everyone should have the chance to experience - especially given the fact that understanding self is imperative to acceptance and/or change.
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My name is Barb Adams. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have provided individual, couples, family, as well as group therapy for over 30 years. I also specialize in working with impaired professionals. I have an extensive history of working with many differing diagnoses. Some of my specialties include working with depression, anxiety, and substance abuse, among others. I have also spent over 10 years working specifically with impaired professionals in the medical and legal professions.
My name is Barb Adams. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have provided individual, couples, family, as well as group therapy for over 30 years. I also specialize in working with impaired professionals. I have an extensive history of working with many differing diagnoses. Some of my specialties include working with depression, anxiety, and substance abuse, among others. I have also spent over 10 years working specifically with impaired professionals in the medical and legal professions.
![Photo of Karen Hill-Davis, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ae2546d4-feb7-460c-8276-436a79574c81/2/320x400.jpeg)
My name is Karen Hill-Davis. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and families cope with a variety of challenges that life has presented them with. Through the therapeutic relationship, l will help you recognize your strengths so you can become empowered to effect positive change in your life. Most frequently work with adults. Experiencing difficulties or struggles with changes in healthy relationships and life stages.
My name is Karen Hill-Davis. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and families cope with a variety of challenges that life has presented them with. Through the therapeutic relationship, l will help you recognize your strengths so you can become empowered to effect positive change in your life. Most frequently work with adults. Experiencing difficulties or struggles with changes in healthy relationships and life stages.
![Photo of Cassie Bestor, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fda31a02-e27d-4c76-abe1-2336b0583a7c/2/320x400.jpeg)
Cassie Bestor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monticello, IL 61856 (Online Only)
People of all walks of life are often told to "ask for help"...maybe you're here because you know just the help you need or you are looking for guidance to define what "help" even means for you. I'm happy to meet you where you are and walk with you through the next steps, seasons, and beyond.
People of all walks of life are often told to "ask for help"...maybe you're here because you know just the help you need or you are looking for guidance to define what "help" even means for you. I'm happy to meet you where you are and walk with you through the next steps, seasons, and beyond.
![Photo of Ann Ambrose, MSW, LSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/43d54a95-38cb-4a9c-b3eb-6da02ecabc1f/3/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in perinatal (pregnancy, birth, and postpartum) & parental mental health and have spent more than a decade serving families in the Champaign-Urbana area. I rely on honesty and authenticity in my work and believe that a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is essential. Allow me to hold space for you as you navigate the growth of your family, starting wherever you are in the process. I create a warm and encouraging space to discuss the challenges, fears, grief, and joy of parenting, from pregnancy through postpartum, and beyond.
I specialize in perinatal (pregnancy, birth, and postpartum) & parental mental health and have spent more than a decade serving families in the Champaign-Urbana area. I rely on honesty and authenticity in my work and believe that a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is essential. Allow me to hold space for you as you navigate the growth of your family, starting wherever you are in the process. I create a warm and encouraging space to discuss the challenges, fears, grief, and joy of parenting, from pregnancy through postpartum, and beyond.
![Photo of Whitney Perdun, LCPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b1ffc5aa-32c6-42a3-a219-b5ea92d8de98/1/320x400.png)
Hello, I’m Whitney Perdun, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist working with individuals, families, and couples. I have eight years of experience specializing in anxiety, depression, self esteem, marital/pre-marital, and emotional disturbance issues. I use a mix of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems, Grief Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, and Structural Planning. My goal is to help you build healthy relationships and find balance, understanding, peace, and safety.
Hello, I’m Whitney Perdun, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist working with individuals, families, and couples. I have eight years of experience specializing in anxiety, depression, self esteem, marital/pre-marital, and emotional disturbance issues. I use a mix of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems, Grief Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, and Structural Planning. My goal is to help you build healthy relationships and find balance, understanding, peace, and safety.
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Datrese Bradley, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. We will discuss your goals and identify barriers as we explore alternate methods of handling stressors. I focus on thinking and behavior patterns that affect your functioning. I will provide support and rebuild boundaries and decision making while exploring a person’s past trauma. I work with clients from various backgrounds. I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationships. I am comfortable treating any of the above listed symptoms as well as obsessive and personality disorders.
Datrese Bradley, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. We will discuss your goals and identify barriers as we explore alternate methods of handling stressors. I focus on thinking and behavior patterns that affect your functioning. I will provide support and rebuild boundaries and decision making while exploring a person’s past trauma. I work with clients from various backgrounds. I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationships. I am comfortable treating any of the above listed symptoms as well as obsessive and personality disorders.
Online Therapists
![Photo of Erin Surratt, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/42829088-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Erin Surratt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Peoria, IL 61614
I believe that we all need a little bit of help once in a while. I also know that sometimes we don't know how to get that help or whom to ask. I feel that therapy can be beneficial to help facilitate that change by providing an outlet or resource for those that need that help.
I believe that we all need a little bit of help once in a while. I also know that sometimes we don't know how to get that help or whom to ask. I feel that therapy can be beneficial to help facilitate that change by providing an outlet or resource for those that need that help.
![Photo of Lesleigh Doebler, MS, LAPC, NCC, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/658d298e-79a3-4c2e-a7af-a26816ddb3dc/1/320x400.jpeg)
Lesleigh Doebler
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LAPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, IL 62701 (Online Only)
My therapeutic practice specializes in the treatment and advocacy of individuals ages 5+ who have experienced trauma. Further, I specialize in dispositions that often co-occur with trauma including behavioral concerns, substance use, self-harm, and mood and personality disorders.
My therapeutic practice specializes in the treatment and advocacy of individuals ages 5+ who have experienced trauma. Further, I specialize in dispositions that often co-occur with trauma including behavioral concerns, substance use, self-harm, and mood and personality disorders.
![Photo of Lindsay Froman, BCMMHC, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c6a9b3d3-a5cf-4528-9b07-881cfa05435e/1/320x400.jpeg)
My passion for helping people has always been a part of who I am. Most of my interest and education in mental health was born from my own adversity and life challenges. I offer Christian life coaching and aim to support individuals who want to grow in their marriage, parenting, or ability to work through stress management, eating disorders, and trauma. My coaching certifications are in: Executive & Organizational Coaching, Eating Disorders, Marriage & Family, Childhood, Attachment, Stress, trauma, and adoption.
My passion for helping people has always been a part of who I am. Most of my interest and education in mental health was born from my own adversity and life challenges. I offer Christian life coaching and aim to support individuals who want to grow in their marriage, parenting, or ability to work through stress management, eating disorders, and trauma. My coaching certifications are in: Executive & Organizational Coaching, Eating Disorders, Marriage & Family, Childhood, Attachment, Stress, trauma, and adoption.
![Photo of Stephanie Brown, MA, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/48c4f8fc-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Many individuals and families have been through very difficult circumstances, including trauma. We often do not have a choice about the circumstances we face, but we can heal from these experiences and even turn them into opportunities for growth.
Many individuals and families have been through very difficult circumstances, including trauma. We often do not have a choice about the circumstances we face, but we can heal from these experiences and even turn them into opportunities for growth.
![Photo of Kim Greenlee, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/81db9dbb-f266-47d3-a98f-82b852626c92/1/320x400.jpeg)
Life is full of transitions and they can be extremely difficult. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed, discouraged and like nothing will ever get better. Even when the transition is your choice - like a new job, going back to school or having a baby, it can feel like you will never settle into a new normal. That can be even more challenging when the transition is not your choice - like divorce, chronic illness, struggling with infertility, or trauma and loss. Transition can be even more overwhelming when it feels like you are going through it alone and don't have any support.
Life is full of transitions and they can be extremely difficult. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed, discouraged and like nothing will ever get better. Even when the transition is your choice - like a new job, going back to school or having a baby, it can feel like you will never settle into a new normal. That can be even more challenging when the transition is not your choice - like divorce, chronic illness, struggling with infertility, or trauma and loss. Transition can be even more overwhelming when it feels like you are going through it alone and don't have any support.
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Angie K Sinclair Hawley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Peoria, IL 61614
We all experience difficult times in our life, whether the difficulty is trauma from your past, relationship issues, stress or feeling overwhelmed. Those difficult times may bring sadness, hurt, anxiety, loneliness or anger. I can help you let go and work through those behaviors and patterns that no longer serve a purpose for you. I will strive to help you gain insight, clarity and acceptance in your life. Counseling can help you create the life you desire and deserve. It takes courage to take the first step to become an even better version of you!
We all experience difficult times in our life, whether the difficulty is trauma from your past, relationship issues, stress or feeling overwhelmed. Those difficult times may bring sadness, hurt, anxiety, loneliness or anger. I can help you let go and work through those behaviors and patterns that no longer serve a purpose for you. I will strive to help you gain insight, clarity and acceptance in your life. Counseling can help you create the life you desire and deserve. It takes courage to take the first step to become an even better version of you!
![Photo of Melinda Vesely, LCPC, CADC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/486d9bdd-42b8-4cf3-800c-7f5d980e259b/1/320x400.jpeg)
I work with people who have experience trauma, abuse, and survived toxic environments. I believe that everyone can improve their lives through counseling. Life does not have to be filled with suffering, stress, anxiety, or depression. I base my treatment off of the belief that we heal through the mind, body, and spirit. I offer a unique approach to counseling with a sense of humor.
I work with people who have experience trauma, abuse, and survived toxic environments. I believe that everyone can improve their lives through counseling. Life does not have to be filled with suffering, stress, anxiety, or depression. I base my treatment off of the belief that we heal through the mind, body, and spirit. I offer a unique approach to counseling with a sense of humor.
![Photo of Keri Munger, QMHP, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e5907f17-1bdb-4fd8-85f3-fa8d9940a03a/2/320x400.jpeg)
I have worked with a myriad of different clients, and the thing I enjoy most is helping them to achieve their goals and live the life that they are striving for. We will work to identify your specific goals and them problem solve what skills you are lacking to achieve said goals. I enjoy working with clients going through major life transitions, along with addiction recovery and trauma survivors. My tag line, if you will, is "Broken Crayons Still Color". We are all recovering from various stressors and life circumstances, but amidst it all, there is always hope.
I have worked with a myriad of different clients, and the thing I enjoy most is helping them to achieve their goals and live the life that they are striving for. We will work to identify your specific goals and them problem solve what skills you are lacking to achieve said goals. I enjoy working with clients going through major life transitions, along with addiction recovery and trauma survivors. My tag line, if you will, is "Broken Crayons Still Color". We are all recovering from various stressors and life circumstances, but amidst it all, there is always hope.
![Photo of DeAnn Winn, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/625dc929-01a5-4fb6-b72a-98f196a9ceea/1/320x400.jpeg)
Wouldn’t it be nice if you felt prepared to deal with the stress of everyday life, traumatic experiences, or symptoms of depression and anxiety? It may seem like you have tried everything to take control back and don't know what else to do. You may feel like you struggle in every area of your life. It feels overwhelming, scary, lonely, and even hopeless at times.
Wouldn’t it be nice if you felt prepared to deal with the stress of everyday life, traumatic experiences, or symptoms of depression and anxiety? It may seem like you have tried everything to take control back and don't know what else to do. You may feel like you struggle in every area of your life. It feels overwhelming, scary, lonely, and even hopeless at times.
![Photo of Jodi A Colbert, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b6e0841b-0a7c-4083-803b-6fc78c407160/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jodi A Colbert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Springfield, IL 62704 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Frustrated? Stuck? Unconfident in your skin? Or struggling in your relationships? Life can be so hard but I’m here to help. I’d love to join you on your mental health journey to support you with your struggles and to help you try to find a better path forward. I strive to create an authentic, warm, and non-judgmental counseling space as we traverse your concerns, worries, and difficulties. I firmly believe you are the expert on your own life and I’ll join you with my expertise in therapy to collaboratively work towards your mental health goals.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Frustrated? Stuck? Unconfident in your skin? Or struggling in your relationships? Life can be so hard but I’m here to help. I’d love to join you on your mental health journey to support you with your struggles and to help you try to find a better path forward. I strive to create an authentic, warm, and non-judgmental counseling space as we traverse your concerns, worries, and difficulties. I firmly believe you are the expert on your own life and I’ll join you with my expertise in therapy to collaboratively work towards your mental health goals.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.