Female Therapists in Carlinville, IL
Acorn Counseling & Mediation
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carlinville, IL 62626
At Acorn Counseling & Mediation, we treat any age from children through adults. We offer individual, couple, and family counseling. Although the most typical issues we treat are anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles, we can also help walk through other struggles like grief and PTSD. We also now offer substance abuse treatment as well as DUI evaluations. At Acorn Counseling & Mediation, we believe you should be in the driver's seat, and that we are here to help you navigate, process, and shed light on the obstacles you face.
At Acorn Counseling & Mediation, we treat any age from children through adults. We offer individual, couple, and family counseling. Although the most typical issues we treat are anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles, we can also help walk through other struggles like grief and PTSD. We also now offer substance abuse treatment as well as DUI evaluations. At Acorn Counseling & Mediation, we believe you should be in the driver's seat, and that we are here to help you navigate, process, and shed light on the obstacles you face.
Are you feeling buried under anxiety, depression, personality disorders, or trauma? Feeling alone and helpless can be tough, but reaching out for help is a brave first step toward getting better. Together, we’ll explore who you are, strengthen your relationships, and work towards your dreams. Asking for help is the beginning of healing and reconnecting with yourself and those around you. Remember, you're not helpless—taking this first step can lead to a happier and more fulfilling life.
Are you feeling buried under anxiety, depression, personality disorders, or trauma? Feeling alone and helpless can be tough, but reaching out for help is a brave first step toward getting better. Together, we’ll explore who you are, strengthen your relationships, and work towards your dreams. Asking for help is the beginning of healing and reconnecting with yourself and those around you. Remember, you're not helpless—taking this first step can lead to a happier and more fulfilling life.
I am a passionate healing professional who believes healing happens differently for everyone. I believe healing is a collaborative process in which curiosity, openness, relationship, and patience remain at the partnership's core. I explore creative and anti-oppressive practices, which create space for trauma narratives to take unfiltered shape and traditional modalities. I am formally trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), and Solution Focused Therapy. I often try and weave humor in whatever modality being used.
I am a passionate healing professional who believes healing happens differently for everyone. I believe healing is a collaborative process in which curiosity, openness, relationship, and patience remain at the partnership's core. I explore creative and anti-oppressive practices, which create space for trauma narratives to take unfiltered shape and traditional modalities. I am formally trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), and Solution Focused Therapy. I often try and weave humor in whatever modality being used.
Hello, my name is Carolyn Goosby, and I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and pastoral counselor with over 20 years of experience. Typically, I assist adult clients with grief, anxiety, depression, relationship or workplace issues, low self esteem issues, spiritual development, etc. I have a person centered approach and a non-judgmental stance. I'm resolution focused yet compassionate and at times utilize an eclectic situational framework.
Hello, my name is Carolyn Goosby, and I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and pastoral counselor with over 20 years of experience. Typically, I assist adult clients with grief, anxiety, depression, relationship or workplace issues, low self esteem issues, spiritual development, etc. I have a person centered approach and a non-judgmental stance. I'm resolution focused yet compassionate and at times utilize an eclectic situational framework.
I am thrilled to announce that I am welcoming new clients! In my work, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals with various challenges such as anxiety, depression, intimate partner violence, foster care involvement, and those within the LGBTQ+ community.
I am thrilled to announce that I am welcoming new clients! In my work, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals with various challenges such as anxiety, depression, intimate partner violence, foster care involvement, and those within the LGBTQ+ community.
Online Therapists
Becky Heck
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alton, IL 62002 (Online Only)
Sometimes we all feel a little bit broken, we can get so caught up in what's going wrong or what's not working. Sometimes life get's hard, too much stress at home or work, relationship issues, grief and loss, addiction, depression, anxiety or feeling like we have just lost our way. No matter what is going on, you have taken that first step and you have come to the right place.
Sometimes we all feel a little bit broken, we can get so caught up in what's going wrong or what's not working. Sometimes life get's hard, too much stress at home or work, relationship issues, grief and loss, addiction, depression, anxiety or feeling like we have just lost our way. No matter what is going on, you have taken that first step and you have come to the right place.
As a therapist and human being, I believe in the power of counseling and its success at different times in one's life, whether for the purpose of personal growth or to address more serious mental health concerns or problematic behaviors. As a foundation to the counseling relationship, I help clients and families understand the process of therapy and that all people, children and adults, grow and heal on their own time. I believe that by providing a safe and supportive environment, clients are able to make positive, lasting change.
As a therapist and human being, I believe in the power of counseling and its success at different times in one's life, whether for the purpose of personal growth or to address more serious mental health concerns or problematic behaviors. As a foundation to the counseling relationship, I help clients and families understand the process of therapy and that all people, children and adults, grow and heal on their own time. I believe that by providing a safe and supportive environment, clients are able to make positive, lasting change.
Ashley Reynolds
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bloomington, IL 61701
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel like you're stuck no matter how hard you try to move forward? Our brains can leave us feeling like we are at the mercy of our past. When disturbing or traumatizing events happen, those events can become locked in our nervous system as if we are frozen in time with all same uncomfortable feelings. People, situations, or events can subconsciously trigger those stuck memories leaving you feeling anxious, paranoid, irritable, depressed, or otherwise fearful without an obvious cause. Together we can heal your trauma and allow you to move on from your pain.
Do you feel like you're stuck no matter how hard you try to move forward? Our brains can leave us feeling like we are at the mercy of our past. When disturbing or traumatizing events happen, those events can become locked in our nervous system as if we are frozen in time with all same uncomfortable feelings. People, situations, or events can subconsciously trigger those stuck memories leaving you feeling anxious, paranoid, irritable, depressed, or otherwise fearful without an obvious cause. Together we can heal your trauma and allow you to move on from your pain.
Serenity Psychotherapy LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Aviston, IL 62216 (Online Only)
Getting to the root of your pain and problems is what we help you do. We do this gently and safely and we help you to refocus and develop coping skills to deal with these issues. Whatever is blocking your growth, we are here to help you tear down those unwanted walls and to build a roadway to serenity in your life.
Getting to the root of your pain and problems is what we help you do. We do this gently and safely and we help you to refocus and develop coping skills to deal with these issues. Whatever is blocking your growth, we are here to help you tear down those unwanted walls and to build a roadway to serenity in your life.
Jaclyn Pickowitz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
O Fallon, IL 62269
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! First of all, I'm so glad you've found yourself here, taking a very important step: looking for help, exploring what therapy could be for you, self-identifying your needs. I recognize that each person may need something different in their therapy experience. I believe that YOU are the expert on your life, your relationships, your experiences. I am simply another human sitting across from you (in a safe, neutral, comfortable space) trained to assist, validate, and empower you. I deeply value and prioritize a genuine relationship with each client, where clients can find solace, unconditional support, trust, and empowerment.
Hi! First of all, I'm so glad you've found yourself here, taking a very important step: looking for help, exploring what therapy could be for you, self-identifying your needs. I recognize that each person may need something different in their therapy experience. I believe that YOU are the expert on your life, your relationships, your experiences. I am simply another human sitting across from you (in a safe, neutral, comfortable space) trained to assist, validate, and empower you. I deeply value and prioritize a genuine relationship with each client, where clients can find solace, unconditional support, trust, and empowerment.
Karen L Watson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Peoria, IL 61604 (Online Only)
Do you want help feeling better about yourself and your life? Are you looking for a counselor with an open mind and a compassionate heart who accepts you as you are, someone who recognizes your basic humanity and worth? We’re living in unstable times when life may feel as if it has slipped sideways into unfamiliar territory. You are not alone. I can act as an honest and gentle guide to listen and to teach you the skills and techniques that can improve your life. There are many benefits to counseling; improved self-esteem, more control over obsessive thoughts, and a clearer sense of life direction.
Do you want help feeling better about yourself and your life? Are you looking for a counselor with an open mind and a compassionate heart who accepts you as you are, someone who recognizes your basic humanity and worth? We’re living in unstable times when life may feel as if it has slipped sideways into unfamiliar territory. You are not alone. I can act as an honest and gentle guide to listen and to teach you the skills and techniques that can improve your life. There are many benefits to counseling; improved self-esteem, more control over obsessive thoughts, and a clearer sense of life direction.
Welcome, I'm Savannah! I am a clinically licensed therapist (LCPC) and more than excited that you took the step to seeking support and care for your mental health. I work with children, adolescents, and young adults. I have experience in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, OCD/Exposures, trauma, stress management, life transitions and school refusal/anxiety.
Welcome, I'm Savannah! I am a clinically licensed therapist (LCPC) and more than excited that you took the step to seeking support and care for your mental health. I work with children, adolescents, and young adults. I have experience in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, OCD/Exposures, trauma, stress management, life transitions and school refusal/anxiety.
Rippling Waters Counseling PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Waterloo, IL 62298 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you run away from things you are afraid of or shut down? I can help you gain confidence and courage. Ruminating on what causes anxiety doesn't help, it just makes it worse. Feeling like there is no hope is immobilizing and it tears down your ability to feel good about what is happening in life. Disturbing events or traumas can be so devastating that it makes one feel like there is constant danger ahead or like there must be something wrong with them for allowing such things to happen. Let me help you feel less depressed, anxious, obsessed, or afraid and give you the boost that you need to create the life you want.
Do you run away from things you are afraid of or shut down? I can help you gain confidence and courage. Ruminating on what causes anxiety doesn't help, it just makes it worse. Feeling like there is no hope is immobilizing and it tears down your ability to feel good about what is happening in life. Disturbing events or traumas can be so devastating that it makes one feel like there is constant danger ahead or like there must be something wrong with them for allowing such things to happen. Let me help you feel less depressed, anxious, obsessed, or afraid and give you the boost that you need to create the life you want.
Lisa Fix, LCPC Hello. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor with over 30 years of experience. I had a difficult upbringing and needed to do my own work in therapy, so I know what it can be like to be in the "other chair. " I will meet you where you are and strive for you to feel seen and heard. I received a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from Illinois State University. I am qualified to work with a full gamut of issues including depression, anxiety, stress, grief, adjustment problems, relationship/family issues and struggling with sense of self.
Lisa Fix, LCPC Hello. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor with over 30 years of experience. I had a difficult upbringing and needed to do my own work in therapy, so I know what it can be like to be in the "other chair. " I will meet you where you are and strive for you to feel seen and heard. I received a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from Illinois State University. I am qualified to work with a full gamut of issues including depression, anxiety, stress, grief, adjustment problems, relationship/family issues and struggling with sense of self.
Ky A. Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Belleville, IL 62220 (Online Only)
Maybe you have been to a therapist or two and haven't been able to dig as deep as you would like to go in order to move into your most authentic sense of being. Perhaps you struggle with a sense of purpose, self-esteem, have a sense of emptiness or loneliness, or are feeling confused about next steps. You will likely find me to be a good fit if you are looking to do much deeper work to finally resolve pain from the past as opposed to merely coping with it. Our work will be guided by a vision of long-term mental health, growing into authenticity, and creating a sense of emotional regulation that you may not have experienced yet.
Maybe you have been to a therapist or two and haven't been able to dig as deep as you would like to go in order to move into your most authentic sense of being. Perhaps you struggle with a sense of purpose, self-esteem, have a sense of emptiness or loneliness, or are feeling confused about next steps. You will likely find me to be a good fit if you are looking to do much deeper work to finally resolve pain from the past as opposed to merely coping with it. Our work will be guided by a vision of long-term mental health, growing into authenticity, and creating a sense of emotional regulation that you may not have experienced yet.
CalmWaters Counseling & Resource Center
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alton, IL 62002
Whatever may be going on, life can get overwhelming and an outside perspective can help. At CalmWaters you will be treated with respect, dignity, and empathy. We have 7 therapists available to see in person or virtually. If you aren't sure which counselor you want to see, we'll help you find the best fit. You are not alone. Difficult things happen to everyone in life and sometimes a helping hand is just what is needed. Our licensed counselors will walk with you through the situation that brings you into therapy until it is resolved or improved. We meet each client where they are, provide support and tools, and foster growth.
Whatever may be going on, life can get overwhelming and an outside perspective can help. At CalmWaters you will be treated with respect, dignity, and empathy. We have 7 therapists available to see in person or virtually. If you aren't sure which counselor you want to see, we'll help you find the best fit. You are not alone. Difficult things happen to everyone in life and sometimes a helping hand is just what is needed. Our licensed counselors will walk with you through the situation that brings you into therapy until it is resolved or improved. We meet each client where they are, provide support and tools, and foster growth.
My name is Aillen (Lynn) Ford. I am a licensed clinical social worker who utilizes a variety of evidence-based strategies to provide you with the tools you require to address your treatment goals. I have over a decade of experience working with people of all ages. My focus has recently been on 18-65 years old with anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, ADHD, and communication issues in regard to relationships and parenting. My focus has recently been on 18-65 years old with anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, ADHD, and communication issues in regard to relationships and parenting.
My name is Aillen (Lynn) Ford. I am a licensed clinical social worker who utilizes a variety of evidence-based strategies to provide you with the tools you require to address your treatment goals. I have over a decade of experience working with people of all ages. My focus has recently been on 18-65 years old with anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, ADHD, and communication issues in regard to relationships and parenting. My focus has recently been on 18-65 years old with anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, ADHD, and communication issues in regard to relationships and parenting.
Life can sometimes take away bits and pieces of us, and make us forget who we are. We can sometimes feel lost and alone, and lose our drive to be our best selves. Have you found yourself in that position? Feeling as if you don’t know who you are, where you belong, and have no one to listen? I create a safe, confidential, non-judgmental space to allow you to find yourself again, whether it be in your family, your work, or your marriage.
Life can sometimes take away bits and pieces of us, and make us forget who we are. We can sometimes feel lost and alone, and lose our drive to be our best selves. Have you found yourself in that position? Feeling as if you don’t know who you are, where you belong, and have no one to listen? I create a safe, confidential, non-judgmental space to allow you to find yourself again, whether it be in your family, your work, or your marriage.
Sonya Willis Baquedano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, HHP, MSEd, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Swansea, IL 62226
If you are having feelings of insecurity, fear or impulsive, if others have noticed you are irritable, angry or having feelings of depression, anxiety, negative beliefs and difficulties in relationships at school, home or on the job. Do you want to be able to recognize triggers, stop avoiding issues and gain coping skills. Do you want to be happier, feel more capable, gain confidence and knowledge about how you have gotten to this point? As a trauma informed therapist I can help you build solution focus skills to address trauma symptoms and understand how ACES’s (Adverse Childhood Experiences) affect your actions today.
If you are having feelings of insecurity, fear or impulsive, if others have noticed you are irritable, angry or having feelings of depression, anxiety, negative beliefs and difficulties in relationships at school, home or on the job. Do you want to be able to recognize triggers, stop avoiding issues and gain coping skills. Do you want to be happier, feel more capable, gain confidence and knowledge about how you have gotten to this point? As a trauma informed therapist I can help you build solution focus skills to address trauma symptoms and understand how ACES’s (Adverse Childhood Experiences) affect your actions today.
Welcome! My name is Fadumo Omar and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 8 years of experience. My client focus currently is individual and couples. However, I have experience working with teens and families. I have experience treating mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, relational issues, life transitions, pre-marital/marital issues, grief, immigration-related issues, ADHD, and cultural issues. Although I have a designated working model that I utilize to help clients navigate presenting concerns, I make it a priority to match a client's learning style to effectively promote their path to healing.
Welcome! My name is Fadumo Omar and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 8 years of experience. My client focus currently is individual and couples. However, I have experience working with teens and families. I have experience treating mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, relational issues, life transitions, pre-marital/marital issues, grief, immigration-related issues, ADHD, and cultural issues. Although I have a designated working model that I utilize to help clients navigate presenting concerns, I make it a priority to match a client's learning style to effectively promote their path to healing.
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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.