Female Therapists in Barrington, IL

Accepting new clients! I know that taking the first step in any life change is challenging- I am here to help you on your wellness journey. I believe that therapy should focus on you and your individual needs and stressors. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and my professional background involves working with individuals of all ages with a variety of mental health needs and backgrounds.

Kelly Rennels is a Licensed Social Worker with the philosophy that all individuals are doing the best they can, as they can. She believes in the therapeutic process as being a tool for personal transformation that is best guided by empathy but challenged in ways that facilitate growth. Kelly’s areas of expertise are in working with children and families, parents, postpartum women , and the Military/Veteran population. Kelly received her Masters of Social Work degree from Loyola University Chicago and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Judson University.

Namaste! My name is Amanda Sneed, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nineteen years of clinical experience. My experience includes working with various individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, difficult life transitions, and trauma (including working with women in a domestic violence shelter). I work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and incorporate education and mindfulness approaches in conjunction to support each other. I firmly believe that creating a safe space for people will be essential to make connections during therapy.

As a Clinical Psychologist and Family Nurse Practitioner, I offer an integrative approach to treating women . My private practice, Health and Therapy for Women , serves clients looking for comprehensive care, addressing medical and mental health issues. My practice focus includes: coping with medical/chronic illness, individual/group psychotherapies, grief/loss support, animal-assisted therapies, and opioid use disorder treatment. Psychotropic medications are added to a treatment plan after non-pharmacological alternatives have been applied and the client continues to have emotional distress interfering with levels of functioning.

Life’s chaos and competing needs are hard enough, don’t walk it alone. Rather than feeling alone and overwhelmed, let me help you find space to be heard, seen, and understood. Using my training in Perinatal Mental Health, I enjoy working with women in all life stages. Teens and families also need a space for honest connection and I can help you find avenues through your stuck places. Families that include special needs have unique struggles and often have trouble feeling heard and supported. Let’s build that safe place together.

Many people struggle with anxiety and depression as they cope with life's uncertainties. We are all redefining "normal." My training in CBT, EMDR, Strengths Centered, and Person Centered Therapy with men, women , children, elders, and caregivers is well rounded. People are dealing with trauma, abuse, employment issues, grief, mental illness, addiction, co-dependency, physical illness, parenting, divorce, retirement, and loss of identity. Everyone wants to know they have a "purpose." I specialize in helping clients with their journey. Most people want to feel safe, loved, understood, and appreciated. I can help with that.

Rooted Hope Counseling is owned by Kirsten Edwards, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15+ years of clinical experience in schools, at a large Christian agency, and in private practice. Kirsten loves helping women and girls see their immense worth and helping all kids and families who are struggling and may feel anxious, stressed, and worn down. She loves finding fun and engaging ways to connect with children and supporting parents to problem-solve challenges. Kirsten also enjoys walking alongside clients who would like to explore issues of faith, and she offers Christian counseling for those who are interested.

As a spiritual and depth oriented psychotherapist, I view the struggles and challenges of life as opportunities for growth and transformation. I work with my clients to help them recognize and transmute unconscious limiting beliefs that may be obscuring access to the truth of who they are. We work toward releasing these beliefs in order to allow for a healing connection to the wisdom and resources of the inner Self. I work well with individual adults who are looking for transformation and are motivated to change.

Real change for real people. You may need short-term support to learn specific tools, or you may want to dig more deeply to recognize relationship patterns or other behaviors that get in the way of peace and happiness in your life. You may find yourself feeling depressed, anxious and in conflict with the ones you love. I would like to help you manage and resolve these feelings and to help you transform what feels like vulnerability into strength. We will work together to accomplish the goals we co-create.

My ideal client would be someone who wants to work on her/his/their personal growth and happiness. Someone who knows I'm not a guru, but an experienced clinician who can assist them in finding their strengths and using the same baby-steps they used in the past to bring a goal or a dream to fruition.

Over my career, I have had the opportunity to work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, chronic and acute illness, caregiver stress and burnout, life transitions, grief/loss and dementia. I work with families and individuals from adolescence through adulthood. My goal is to create a non-judgmental, safe space for all of my clients to feel comfortable processing whatever personal concern they choose to address. Valuing open communication, empathy and kindness, I create a space for clients to work towards their goals and support them in their journey of self exploration.

Sara Rogers is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2015. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Arizona State University and a Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northern Arizona University. Sara provides an inclusive, safe therapeutic environment. Her approach is to support you by being a safe space for your challenging life experiences, thoughts, and emotions. As we move through life everyone deserves a place to feel supported and heard without judgment.

I provide counseling to individuals, families, and couples who may be experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Grief/Loss, Relationship or Parenting concerns and/or Life Transitions. I also help adults, children, couples and caregivers navigate the many difficulties and emotions surrounding Chronic or Terminal Illness. As a Therapist, I take a client-centered approach; meeting the client where they are at. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify potentially destructive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Clients can then explore and develop healthier coping strategies which will lead to a better quality of life. There is HOPE!

Are you seeing changes in your child’s behavior or attitude? Is your daughter anxious and worried or sad and cranky? Is she crying a lot or easily upset by little things? Does she have low self-esteem? Is your son nervous and fearful? Clinging to you and afraid to be alone? Does he lack confidence in himself? Are you a frustrated parent unsure how to help your child be their best self? Do you feel like you've tried everything and nothing works? I can help.

My name is Marie. I am a social worker and psychotherapist. I consider it a privilege to come alongside individuals and their families as they courageously navigate the challenges in their lives. As a trauma-informed yoga instructor and mental health clinician, I strive to consider the needs of the whole person: mind, body and spirit. My approach to therapy focuses on building on the client's individual strengths as we work together to achieve treatment goals. I create a safe and inviting space that encourages emotional exploration, curiosity and healing.

Working with a wide age range of clients & problems requires a unique set of skills. Play, art, & music therapy are often utilized with children as young as 4, while more traditional therapy can be helpful with adults. Concerns address in session may include: anger, attention, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, ect. Psychological evaluations are conducted to evaluate a variety of concerns. Helping each client develop skills to positively cope with current struggles and improve their ability to conquer these problems in the future is my goal.

“We don’t have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.” - Brene Brown. Sometimes life gets hard, and there are times we are unable to verbalize what we are going through. Other times, we just want to avoid and not feel it all— something that we are not meant to do but we all commonly do.

Are you a frustrated parent struggling to find answers and strategies that work? Is your child worried and nervous, unable to relax or have fun? Does your heart break as you watch your child hurting and feeling hopeless to help? You are not alone! At least 17% of children in the US struggle with emotional difficulties. We can help you understand what is happening with your child and choose strategies that support your child through their journey to happiness and health. I offer individual sessions, play therapy, sand tray therapy, parent consultations, coaching, and family therapy sessions to help your child be their best self.