Feminist Therapists in 60660
They are trained in Symbolic Experiential, Narrative, Contextual, and Feminist Family Therapy, Adlerian Play Therapy, Positive Discipline, Depth Psychology and Ecotherapy.
Zae specializes in parenting, parent-child issues, sibling relationships, multigenerational family dynamics, and lifespan transitions. They have a particular interest in childhood trauma, spiritual trauma, grief and loss, identity formation, consensual non-monogamy, and sexual health. They see problems as purposeful creative adaptations to a family system, however these patterns often come from generational patterns that may no longer suit the current needs of the family or relationship.
They are trained in Symbolic Experiential, Narrative, Contextual, and Feminist Family Therapy, Adlerian Play Therapy, Positive Discipline, Depth Psychology and Ecotherapy.
Zae specializes in parenting, parent-child issues, sibling relationships, multigenerational family dynamics, and lifespan transitions. They have a particular interest in childhood trauma, spiritual trauma, grief and loss, identity formation, consensual non-monogamy, and sexual health. They see problems as purposeful creative adaptations to a family system, however these patterns often come from generational patterns that may no longer suit the current needs of the family or relationship.
My approach is client-centered, solution-focused, and feminist in its critical examination of our constructed lives and relationships.
Challenges are an undeniable aspect of life's journey. I am confident that you have already discovered ways to make your challenges easier to deal with, and I am here to provide a harm-reductive approach to refine these solutions to your benefit. I firmly believe that, regardless of the time we spend together, you will always be the foremost expert on yourself. Our work will rely on this expertise, serving as a guiding tool to carve your path toward living a more empowered and meaningful life—whatever that may mean to you.
My approach is client-centered, solution-focused, and feminist in its critical examination of our constructed lives and relationships.
Challenges are an undeniable aspect of life's journey. I am confident that you have already discovered ways to make your challenges easier to deal with, and I am here to provide a harm-reductive approach to refine these solutions to your benefit. I firmly believe that, regardless of the time we spend together, you will always be the foremost expert on yourself. Our work will rely on this expertise, serving as a guiding tool to carve your path toward living a more empowered and meaningful life—whatever that may mean to you.
I’m trained in systemic family therapy from a feminist perspective and sex therapy.
Gaining insight and a deeper understanding of yourself improves your relationships and your quality of life. I help clients cope with life's stressors, attain their personal goals, and improve intimacy. I enable clients to achieve balance, emotional health, sexual satisfaction, and healthy relationships. My practice of therapy is collaborative, as I believe that clients are the experts on their own lives. I offer an inclusive place for personal exploration and am queer, kink, and poly affirming. By creating a supportive and empathic environment I enable clients to grow, gain insight, and create meaningful change in their lives.
I’m trained in systemic family therapy from a feminist perspective and sex therapy.
Gaining insight and a deeper understanding of yourself improves your relationships and your quality of life. I help clients cope with life's stressors, attain their personal goals, and improve intimacy. I enable clients to achieve balance, emotional health, sexual satisfaction, and healthy relationships. My practice of therapy is collaborative, as I believe that clients are the experts on their own lives. I offer an inclusive place for personal exploration and am queer, kink, and poly affirming. By creating a supportive and empathic environment I enable clients to grow, gain insight, and create meaningful change in their lives.
Ellen Oanes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCP, MAATC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60660
My practice as a therapist is founded on social justice and feminist frameworks, as well as relational-cultural theory.
Are you struggling with mood, identity, or relational issues that feel overwhelming? Do you have a difficult time accessing your feelings? Art can provide an alternative language for clients who struggle with verbal processing or other aspects of traditional talk therapy. No previous art knowledge or skill is required. I work with young people interested in utilizing art and the art making process to facilitate the therapeutic growth. Through building a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients, they are able to feel safe and empowered to have agency within therapy and in their lives.
My practice as a therapist is founded on social justice and feminist frameworks, as well as relational-cultural theory.
Are you struggling with mood, identity, or relational issues that feel overwhelming? Do you have a difficult time accessing your feelings? Art can provide an alternative language for clients who struggle with verbal processing or other aspects of traditional talk therapy. No previous art knowledge or skill is required. I work with young people interested in utilizing art and the art making process to facilitate the therapeutic growth. Through building a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients, they are able to feel safe and empowered to have agency within therapy and in their lives.
Allison Nelson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60660
My therapeutic approach is relational, reflective, and humanist. I believe that acceptance, and safety are important aspects of engendering connection with people. I prioritize understanding individuals’ subjective experiences that culminate to influence their reality. I am trained in trauma-informed approaches but use an eclectic style of treatment approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Relational-Cultural, Feminist, Somatic Theories and interventions. Please come as you are, and engage in strengths and solutions based, self-directed work. I believe we can all find more empathy toward ourselves.
My therapeutic approach is relational, reflective, and humanist. I believe that acceptance, and safety are important aspects of engendering connection with people. I prioritize understanding individuals’ subjective experiences that culminate to influence their reality. I am trained in trauma-informed approaches but use an eclectic style of treatment approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Relational-Cultural, Feminist, Somatic Theories and interventions. Please come as you are, and engage in strengths and solutions based, self-directed work. I believe we can all find more empathy toward ourselves.
Alyse Ruriani
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAATC, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60660
I use an eclectic approach, incorporating feminist, relational-cultural, psychodynamic, and person-centered theories.
Let’s face it–shit has hit the fan. Between the pandemic, systems of oppression, and so much uncertainty...we’re all trying to figure it out. Plus, you have things you were already dealing with– depression, trauma responses, grief, existential questions...Maybe you’re tired of “blank slate” therapists. You want to explore healing through art and creativity instead of just talking. You want space to process your past & present experiences and to deepen your understanding of and reconnect with yourself. You’re looking for someone who "gets" it– who validates your lived experience and who has been on that side of the couch.
I use an eclectic approach, incorporating feminist, relational-cultural, psychodynamic, and person-centered theories.
Let’s face it–shit has hit the fan. Between the pandemic, systems of oppression, and so much uncertainty...we’re all trying to figure it out. Plus, you have things you were already dealing with– depression, trauma responses, grief, existential questions...Maybe you’re tired of “blank slate” therapists. You want to explore healing through art and creativity instead of just talking. You want space to process your past & present experiences and to deepen your understanding of and reconnect with yourself. You’re looking for someone who "gets" it– who validates your lived experience and who has been on that side of the couch.
Stephanie Kilper
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60660
I work from a feminist, anti-oppressive, curiosity-based perspective.
I am a queer, neurodivergent therapist and love working with other queer and neurodivergent folx. As a dance/movement therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor, my hope is to support you in bringing the wisdom of your body, heart, and mind together to find your center, overcome adversity, and come home to yourself. Together we will navigate barriers and overcome obstacles on the way to achieving your goals. I will help you gain the skills, insight, and trust you'll need to face the hard stuff and find power, hope, and confidence to build a life you will love. You're not alone, let's chat and find your next steps.
I work from a feminist, anti-oppressive, curiosity-based perspective.
I am a queer, neurodivergent therapist and love working with other queer and neurodivergent folx. As a dance/movement therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor, my hope is to support you in bringing the wisdom of your body, heart, and mind together to find your center, overcome adversity, and come home to yourself. Together we will navigate barriers and overcome obstacles on the way to achieving your goals. I will help you gain the skills, insight, and trust you'll need to face the hard stuff and find power, hope, and confidence to build a life you will love. You're not alone, let's chat and find your next steps.
Alana is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) candidate who works with individuals and couples navigating anxiety disorders, life transitions, relationship concerns in all spheres of functioning, complex family dynamics such as divorce and adoption, and grief. Alana approaches therapy from a trauma-informed, integrative relational lens utilizing existential and psychodynamic theories as well as feminist and systems-based theories.
Alana is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) candidate who works with individuals and couples navigating anxiety disorders, life transitions, relationship concerns in all spheres of functioning, complex family dynamics such as divorce and adoption, and grief. Alana approaches therapy from a trauma-informed, integrative relational lens utilizing existential and psychodynamic theories as well as feminist and systems-based theories.
I enjoy working with clients who are looking for support in taking the next steps towards achieving the lives they want. My clinical experience includes working with clients experiencing depression, trauma/PTSD, self-esteem issues, attachment issues, and relationship challenges. I work collaboratively with clients, making it a priority to take clients where they are and assist them in identifying where they want to be and what holds them back from getting there. I use a feminist relational, trauma informed, and client centered approach to explore with clients how their history may be impacting their current functioning.
I enjoy working with clients who are looking for support in taking the next steps towards achieving the lives they want. My clinical experience includes working with clients experiencing depression, trauma/PTSD, self-esteem issues, attachment issues, and relationship challenges. I work collaboratively with clients, making it a priority to take clients where they are and assist them in identifying where they want to be and what holds them back from getting there. I use a feminist relational, trauma informed, and client centered approach to explore with clients how their history may be impacting their current functioning.
Dr. Damita LaRue
Psychologist, PsyD, CP, FT, CCISM
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60660 (Online Only)
Are you facing a new medical diagnosis or grieving the life that you had before the diagnosis? A massive health change can leave you feeling isolated, anxious, and unsure of where to turn. You might also feel overwhelmed by all that there is to do now: How do I talk to my children and family? What if work finds out? How will I ever get through this? If you have recently received a chronic, acute, or terminal medical diagnosis, there is the added stress of navigating the medical system and the uncertainty of what is ahead. Eventually, the distress, anxiety, and sadness that comes as a result of these changes can feel all-consuming.
Are you facing a new medical diagnosis or grieving the life that you had before the diagnosis? A massive health change can leave you feeling isolated, anxious, and unsure of where to turn. You might also feel overwhelmed by all that there is to do now: How do I talk to my children and family? What if work finds out? How will I ever get through this? If you have recently received a chronic, acute, or terminal medical diagnosis, there is the added stress of navigating the medical system and the uncertainty of what is ahead. Eventually, the distress, anxiety, and sadness that comes as a result of these changes can feel all-consuming.
Feeling lost or invisible? Feeling overwhelmed ? Feeling alone and like nobody cares? Your feelings, needs and dreams are of primary importance in the therapeutic process. I believe that the relationship between the therapist and client must be based on mutual respect, trust, and acceptance. I have worked with clients over 20yrs. with issues such as, anxiety, depression, grief, self-identity, and conflicting relationships. I am willing to provide you with a safe, supportive space to help you explore what's meaningful to you, what you want to do with your life and how to have have fulfilling relationships.
Feeling lost or invisible? Feeling overwhelmed ? Feeling alone and like nobody cares? Your feelings, needs and dreams are of primary importance in the therapeutic process. I believe that the relationship between the therapist and client must be based on mutual respect, trust, and acceptance. I have worked with clients over 20yrs. with issues such as, anxiety, depression, grief, self-identity, and conflicting relationships. I am willing to provide you with a safe, supportive space to help you explore what's meaningful to you, what you want to do with your life and how to have have fulfilling relationships.
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There are many experiences and challenges in life that cause distress. Therapy can be a healthy and meaningful way to improve ones functioning, experience and level of fulfillment. It is my goal to provide a supportive and gently challenging environment, where a client can expect to make therapeutic change. My role in therapy is to work as a team with my client to identify therapeutic goals, identify how to best reach the goals and explore how to manage the social, emotional and environmental barriers in the individual's life.
There are many experiences and challenges in life that cause distress. Therapy can be a healthy and meaningful way to improve ones functioning, experience and level of fulfillment. It is my goal to provide a supportive and gently challenging environment, where a client can expect to make therapeutic change. My role in therapy is to work as a team with my client to identify therapeutic goals, identify how to best reach the goals and explore how to manage the social, emotional and environmental barriers in the individual's life.
Kerstin O'Connor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60660 (Online Only)
Considering change, whether big or small, takes courage and hard work. My hope as we engage in a therapeutic relationship is to create a welcoming, open environment where you feel supported, valued, and safe. I work with adults identifying a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and grief & loss. I provide a focus on relational dynamics in addition to the impacts of systems, environment, and trauma. Together we'll work to form a deep understanding of your most important relationships, emotions, and experiences while examining pathways for support and change.
Considering change, whether big or small, takes courage and hard work. My hope as we engage in a therapeutic relationship is to create a welcoming, open environment where you feel supported, valued, and safe. I work with adults identifying a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and grief & loss. I provide a focus on relational dynamics in addition to the impacts of systems, environment, and trauma. Together we'll work to form a deep understanding of your most important relationships, emotions, and experiences while examining pathways for support and change.
N. Anurag Ansari-Lahiri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60660 (Online Only)
I am dedicated to working alongside clients from marginalized ethnic and cultural backgrounds. More specifically, I specialize in working with queer and trans people who South Asians, immigrants, BIPOC, religious minorities (Muslim, Hindu, Jewish etc.) and in nontraditional relationship structures.
I am dedicated to working alongside clients from marginalized ethnic and cultural backgrounds. More specifically, I specialize in working with queer and trans people who South Asians, immigrants, BIPOC, religious minorities (Muslim, Hindu, Jewish etc.) and in nontraditional relationship structures.
Choosing the right therapist is important. I am committed to assisting you confront old and new obstacles and make meaningful changes in your life. I have the highest respect for someone who comes through my door. Together, we create a path for personal healing and growth.
Choosing the right therapist is important. I am committed to assisting you confront old and new obstacles and make meaningful changes in your life. I have the highest respect for someone who comes through my door. Together, we create a path for personal healing and growth.
Naseem Saleh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60660 (Online Only)
I am deeply passionate about working with BIPOC and queer individuals, as well as those from immigrant backgrounds who navigate complex family systems and beyond. My mission is to create spaces where their experiences are affirmed and valued. This includes destigmatizing mental health discussions within marginalized communities, fostering environments where individuals feel safe to explore and address their mental health needs without fear or judgment. I strive to create a collaborative and conversational environment where your needs and experiences guide our sessions.
I am deeply passionate about working with BIPOC and queer individuals, as well as those from immigrant backgrounds who navigate complex family systems and beyond. My mission is to create spaces where their experiences are affirmed and valued. This includes destigmatizing mental health discussions within marginalized communities, fostering environments where individuals feel safe to explore and address their mental health needs without fear or judgment. I strive to create a collaborative and conversational environment where your needs and experiences guide our sessions.
I believe therapy is a collaborative journey of self-exploration. As a therapist, I like to support you on this journey by validating, challenging, and encouraging you. I believe everyone is the expert of their own lives and I aim to empower each client in exploring their intersectional identities and strengths. Starting or continuing therapy is a brave and vulnerable decision, and I intend to support you, and witness you grow into the person you wish to be.
I believe therapy is a collaborative journey of self-exploration. As a therapist, I like to support you on this journey by validating, challenging, and encouraging you. I believe everyone is the expert of their own lives and I aim to empower each client in exploring their intersectional identities and strengths. Starting or continuing therapy is a brave and vulnerable decision, and I intend to support you, and witness you grow into the person you wish to be.
Marissa Bohrer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60660 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Ready to get into it? Taking the first step into a therapeutic setting requires enormous vulnerability, as well as a great deal of strength, and I strive to make every client feel warm and welcomed. Therapy is an opportunity to create the change in your life that has always been possible – even if it may not feel that way to you right now. My therapeutic style is straightforward, honest, and goal-oriented, and more often than not, there is room for humor and laughter in a therapy session. I am currently licensed in IL and NJ!
Ready to get into it? Taking the first step into a therapeutic setting requires enormous vulnerability, as well as a great deal of strength, and I strive to make every client feel warm and welcomed. Therapy is an opportunity to create the change in your life that has always been possible – even if it may not feel that way to you right now. My therapeutic style is straightforward, honest, and goal-oriented, and more often than not, there is room for humor and laughter in a therapy session. I am currently licensed in IL and NJ!
Maya Vadell
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60660 (Online Only)
I am a neurodivergent affirming BIPOC therapist at The Depth Collective, a multicultural, sex-positive, LGBTQIA+, kink, polyamory, gender, and neurodiversity centered practice that addresses the trauma from systemic oppression and identity-based marginalization.
I am a neurodivergent affirming BIPOC therapist at The Depth Collective, a multicultural, sex-positive, LGBTQIA+, kink, polyamory, gender, and neurodiversity centered practice that addresses the trauma from systemic oppression and identity-based marginalization.
My counseling approach is one focused on compassion and holding space, as well as validation of what is while leaving room for curiosity around what could be. I know some things are just too much for one person to hold on their own. I intend to honor your own immense capability, while also providing some of the support, connection, and compassion that is so necessary for all of us to thrive.
My counseling approach is one focused on compassion and holding space, as well as validation of what is while leaving room for curiosity around what could be. I know some things are just too much for one person to hold on their own. I intend to honor your own immense capability, while also providing some of the support, connection, and compassion that is so necessary for all of us to thrive.
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Feminist Therapists
How does feminist therapy work?
Feminist therapy sessions are not only personal but often cultural or political in nature, as the approach is based on the belief that people are affected by, and often struggle with, cultural and societal norms and biases, and need to move beyond those external pressures or stressors to tap their own confidence and engage more fully in their own identity. Sessions may therefore include discussions of sexism, diversity, and gender issues and talk of steps toward greater empowerment for patients who believe they have been silenced and seek to raise their voices.
What are examples of feminist therapy techniques?
Along with traditional talk therapy and analysis, a feminist therapist may employ techniques such as role-playing and assertiveness training to help clients build their self-esteem so that they feel they can act freely, and not based on cultural expectations or gender roles dictated by others. A feminist therapist may also engage in bibliotherapy, offering suggested readings on gender identity or social power inequities as they work toward viewing mental-health concerns through a broad cultural lens before focusing on how they affect the individual. Somatic therapy techniques, with an emphasis on body awareness, self-compassion, and mindfulness practices are also often part of feminist therapist practice.
How long does feminist therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for feminist therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. It may take some time to become comfortable discussing personal issues, but once a client feels they can do so, they could expect therapy to last for a number of months, typically including at least 12 sessions.
Does feminist therapy work?
As a relatively recent therapeutic technique, there is not yet a body of evidence proving the efficacy of feminist therapy. However, the approach is based on proven core principles of talk therapy, with a particular emphasis on developing a therapeutic relationship based on equality and authentic connection between therapist and client and discovering and building on clients’ personal strengths to help them gain a greater sense of personal power and agency.