Female Therapists in Chicago, IL

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience working with individuals, couples and families facing the challenges life presents when dealing with change and transition. Psychotherapy offers a safe place to explore difficult emotions, gain new perspective and heal from painful losses. My approach combines elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, family systems theory, narrative therapy and psychodynamics. I place great emphasis on the therapeutic relationship with my clients and believe that the right personal "fit" is crucial to a successful therapeutic relationship and, in turn, to facilitating greater self-awareness and personal growth.

I specialize in working with clients on concerns related to anxiety, depression, perfectionism, personal identity, and more. Whether it relates to gender and sexual identity, empowerment and safety, physical and emotional boundaries, or the many deeply personal life choices we face regularly, I rely on building a strong collaborative alliance with my clients at whichever pace feels most comfortable for them. I welcome questions of any kind, so feel free to reach out to me via email at incia@theexpansivegroup.com. I also recognize finding the right therapist can be difficult, so I also offer complimentary 15-minute consultations.

Motherhood is a long process with a lot of twists and turns. Here we provide counseling to women of color who are navigating the demands of motherhood. Many moms say they have a hard time with work-life balance--they can't seem to find the right formula. Being a mother is hard, but there are ways you can learn to prioritize yourself and still give your family the love and care they need. It is important for mothers to fill their cups, so they can be their best selves for their children and partners. Moms that engage in regular self-care and learn how to identify their stressors.

I specialize in helping people recover from anxiety. I also work with women who suffer from depression, trauma, and complex relationship problems of all kinds. Too often, worries and fears get the best of us and control our decisions. Instead of living the life we want, we end up making choices in life and in relationships that are rooted in self-doubt, anxiety, and worry. I provide a safe, empathetic, nonjudgmental space in which we work together to reduce fears and develop new, authentic ways of engaging in relationships.

"I see your fear, and it's big. I also see your courage, and it's bigger. We can do hard things." My practice specializes in providing individual therapy to women of all ages who are struggling with attachment trauma, anxiety, divorce, motherhood, and relationship conflict. With specializations in perinatal mental health, insecure attachment, anxiety, and trauma, our treatment course can help you realize all the answers you’ve ever needed come from within you. Sometimes what we need most is for someone to show up and authentically bear witness to our struggle. That is how I view my role as a therapist.

My experience prior to private practice stems from my work in community mental health systems. I have had the honor to work with a variety of individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, fertility issues, grief, and loss . I have extensive experience helping men and women recover from shame, oppression and exploring their voice within complex family systems. From personal experience with recurrent pregnancy loss and infertility, I understand the complex emotions and I can guide you through your journey. I believe that we cannot begin a conversation about change without examining our environment.

Welcome! My practice is based on the belief that life brings us many challenges and at times we can get stuck. Feeling stuck can cause us to feel uncomfortable symptoms - anxiety, depression, anger, etc. I believe that therapy is a process where you can gain tools to address those challenges, determine what needs to be changed, work towards making those changes while navigating all the thoughts, feelings and emotions that may come up in the process. I strive to provide a compassionate and non-judgmental environment where clients can work towards living a value-driven, meaningful life.

Hi. I would like to tell you about my practice to help you decide if I’m the right therapist for you. I work with adults, adolescents, individuals and couples. I have a general practice, with specialties in Eating Disorders, unhealthy relationships to food, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, depression and grief and loss. I also work with relationship problems including people who have trouble being in a relationship. If you are motivated for help, I would like to work wit you. I also have a lot of experience working with health care professionals. I am a good listener and you and I can create a treatment plan to promote change.

Hi! I’m Camesha and I’m excited that you’ve found me here on Psych Today. I am a Mental Wellness Advocate, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Servant-Leader. I enjoy working with people to transform their mental well-being so then can have a thriving, full, and whole life. I am dedicated to working together with you to discover your inner strength, while digging deep to understand experiences from the past that are impacting you today. I’ve spent the last 8 years of my career serving women , and young adults individually and in group settings.

I view therapy as a pathway for growth, transformation and healing. I have an open and affirming approach to counseling and provide culturally- and trauma-informed care for women , BIPOC and LGBTQ+ adult clients. My 20+ years of combined experience in for-profit, non-profit, hospital and private practice settings have contributed to my collaborative and compassionate approach to therapy. I specialize in assisting Millennials and Gen X clients with depression, anxiety, work-life balance, trauma, as well as queer identity and exploration. I offer support to experienced counseling clients and those seeking therapy for the first time.

My passion lies in supporting women through various stages in their life, such as relationship struggles, career and life transitions, finding one’s new identity, and other aspects of a woman ’s life. I am a certified Perinatal Maternal Health provider and incredibly passionate about working with women who struggle with pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood, which can bring up feelings of anxiety, depression, grief and loss, disconnected from oneself or your relationships, a sense of shame, inadequacy, and self-esteem issues.

Welcome! I consider it a privilege to join women on their courageous journey of healing and wholeness. I prioritize establishing a non-judgmental safe space while incorporating practices of self-compassion. This sets the stage for acceptance and clears the way for hope. I utilize information shared and intuitively gathered to co-construct a path toward growth. Over the years, I've gained much experience helping people work through challenges associated with anxiety, depression, sensory processing sensitivity, relationships, early childhood trauma, stress, career choices/changes, and identity development.

I am happy that you have decided to Say YES to YOU!! Yes... to taking the first step towards getting the support to create the life that you desire and deserve!

Everyone feels anxiety, depression, or other difficult feelings at different points in their life. When painful feelings are persistent and life begins to feel difficult and unmanageable in a more ongoing way that is the time to consider going to therapy. For the last 20 years, I have helped adult men and women and teens and their parents improve their mood, reduce stress, increase self confidence, cultivate satisfying relationships, and make lasting changes in their lives. I work hard to provide a climate where you can feel safe and understood so you can begin to explore your thoughts and feelings.

When life hits, we work together utilizing trauma-informed, confidential, and consistent individual, behavioral, substance abuse to help improve the overall quality of life one person at a time. “Individuals that work and interact together learn how to function better within relationships.” I believe in the resiliency of the human spirit, and that therapy is a process of exploring and getting to know oneself. As a woman of color, experiences in my life have helped me to develop my foundation for the therapeutic process.

Biofeedback training is an evidence-based, short-term, mind-body therapy in which clients learn to control physical responses to stress that are often involuntary and can feel uncontrollable. During a session with Dr. Pabst, she will utilize biofeedback sensors to scientifically track in-session breath patterns, muscle tension, perspiration, and heart-rate so you can receive visual and/or auditory feedback on your physical responses. As a result, you can see your innate stress responses in real-time, learn what triggers them and ultimately have the ability to self-regulate.

Katie Love is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) in the state of Illinois with over 5 years of counseling experience. She earned her M.A. in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Addictions and Trauma at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology She has experience working with men, women , and adolescents from diverse backgrounds with diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and mild to severe addictions.

I help teens and women in their 20s and 30s who are experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, depression, life transitions and adjustments, complex trauma history, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and mood disorders. My approach is warm, supportive and insightful. I meet clients where they are, move at their pace and provide a safe space to explore struggles, discover strengths and guide in self-discovery and personal growth.

In my practice, I work with men and women , individuals and couples. I focus largely on the dynamics and the contexts in which people live, both in their current relationships and in the ones that helped to shape them. I help people through the transitions of their lives, through loss and "stuck" places, past the obstacles to achieving meaning in life and intimacy in relationships. I work in a cognitive/directive and very open personal style.

My beliefs, values and understanding is that all humans are made whole because we were created in God’s own image. I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive and transformative space for people to develop techniques to assist them with navigating in healthy ways through this journey called life. I have a unique ability to build rapport with all people and have a niche for working with emerging adults, adults and older adults. I love working with all women and have a special place in my heart for women of color. My daily mission is to bring light to help individuals obtain peace from within.