Women's Issues Therapists in Chicago, IL

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Susan Silver
Counselor, MA, MBA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I have worked with families and individuals for the past 20+ years helping them with child and family issues. As a psychotherapist, I work with those in all phases of life to help them better understand themselves and feel more balanced, healthy and confident. I focus on helping people through periods of transition from dating, marriage and children to divorce, illness and bereavement as well as women's issues as dictated by different life stages. My other areas of experience include career transitions, adaptation to today's changing job market and developing interviewing skills. I also specialize in grief therapy.
(312) 313-1074
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Chicago, IL 60657
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Ayla Mian
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I do my best work with adults across the life span experiencing emotional distress. I have a special interest in life transitions, women's issues , and maternal mental health. I believe that your physical and emotional health are intimately intertwined. I am passionate about the mind body connection. I am a firm believer in the therapeutic relationship being a powerful agent of change. I work hard to foster an open and collaborative environment in the therapy room.
(872) 278-1975
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Chicago, IL 60614
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Tasha Jackson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My clinical specialties include working with adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, has difficulties managing work/life balance, suffering from grief and loss, as well as women's issues and phase of life problems.
Entering an intimate space with yourself is no easy task. But with the help of someone you trust, it makes the journey a bit easier to embrace. It is my belief that my job as a therapist is to help my clients connect the dots within their lives to enhance their mental health. This is done by unpacking, exploring and examining roadblocks from our past that are preventing us from being present in the present. This type of awareness helps to foster continual growth & grants access to understanding the story behind our behaviors.
(312) 300-2023
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Chicago, IL 60605
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Sarah Heinss
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in women's issues , artist concerns, career discernment, disordered eating, perfectionism and I have specialty training in Gottman couples counseling.
I pursued a career in therapy because I believe that holistic healing is possible. Taking care of your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellness, enables you to take care of others, and live a life of joy. With a background in the arts, storytelling, and visual media, I integrate the power of story in the narrative of your life, past present and future. Where are you right now? How has right now been impacted by your past, and what is a vision and purpose for who you want to be? What do you want your life to look like in the future? We can work on all this together.
(773) 900-7129
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Chicago, IL 60618
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Samantha Gehr
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
13 Endorsed
Verified
13 Endorsed
), sexual abuse, women's issues (infertility, unhealthy relationship patterns, poor self-image, postpartum issues, etc.
I know that starting this process can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Using warmth, empathy, direct feedback and skill building I can help you more fully understand yourself and your relationships and therefore feel empowered to start living the life you want to live. While it is important to minimize daily struggles that get in the way of being fully present in your life and relationships, I firmly believe that healing comes from exploring how our past experiences have affected the ways in which we interpret and interact with our world in the present.
(872) 215-4639
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Chicago, IL 60601
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Savannah Mudd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Beginning therapy can feel difficult or come with a lot of unknown. That's why it is an honor for me to work with my clients and foster a space that is non-judgmental, warm, safe, and collaborative. I view the therapeutic relationship as very sacred and one that allows people to explore areas of life that may be challenging or new. I work with individual adults, young adults, teens and children. Additional clinical areas I focus on include feelings of anxiety and depression, experiencing life transitions, women's issues , identify development, relationship challenges and more.
(312) 313-9827
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Chicago, IL 60601
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Just InJoy Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAMS-II
Verified
Verified
Women's issues , relationship issues, and pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum issues! Are you anxiously feeling like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? Are you constantly afraid to speak up because you don’t want to be labeled as the angry Black woman? Are you looking in the mirror stressed and asking yourself, Who Am I and Where am I going?
(773) 207-4593
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Chicago, IL 60643
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Megan Hawksworth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSMFT, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist committed to treating individuals with a wide range of presenting issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, women's issues , and early relationship struggles/trauma. Trained in an integrative model, I tailor the treatment to fit each client's unique strengths and challenges. Moreover, I appreciate the need for efficient, cost-effective treatment, beginning with a focus on behavioral change and moving into analysis of emotion, thoughts, and past experiences only as needed.
(312) 548-1632
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Chicago, IL 60602
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Wanda Bryant-Salaam
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
My specialities are Relationship issues, Coping skills, Depression, Life Transitions, Stress, Women's issues and Domestic Violence.
My goal is to empower my clients, providing them with support to gain confidence, power, trust in themselves and make it through obstacles and struggles they may encounter. In addition I will provide them with the tools needed to have the strength to move ahead, succeed and cope with the many challenges in their lives.
(224) 529-0409
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Chicago, IL 60606
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Jenny Lemus
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Currently only providing tele therapy. Please contact me via email if you would like to set up a quick over the phone consultation to see if we are a good fit. Areas of treatment include but are not limited to; anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self esteem issues, identity conflict, Latinx concerns, first generation acculturation conflict, intergenerational trauma, and vicarious trauma (for psychotherapists and caregivers) I specialize in working with Women's issues and use a Women's empowerment framework.
(312) 313-8122
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Chicago, IL 60638
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Jessica Backus
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My specialties are within substance use, women's issues , work stress, and affirmative counseling for LGBT/BIPOC folks.
I'm accepting new clients at this time! My primary goal as a therapist is to provide an affirmative and supportive environment in which you feel comfortable exploring and experiencing true authenticity within yourself and in navigating that authenticity across relationships and different spaces. I believe that by living the most authentic version of ourselves we can then embrace experiencing the full range of emotions that life offers us, including difficult emotions and thoughts, unpleasant memories and unwanted urges and sensations, with courage, radical acceptance and deep compassion.
(872) 204-1489
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Chicago, IL 60614
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Stacy Kvet
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I am honored to accompany people on the very personal journey of growth & healing. Life is not easy; it takes courage to share your vulnerabilities in order to unpack hurt, identify inner strengths & hope, and create solutions towards change. My first step is to truly understand your experiences, your perspective on the world, and the unique intersecting identities you bring into the therapeutic space so that I may offer insights or strategies specific to your situation & personality. I frequently treat self-esteem, shame, identity or relationship concerns, women's issues , codependency, and those with a history of family violence.
(312) 815-5498
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Chicago, IL 60640
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Lisa D Tarr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
I want you to know that you are not alone! I specialize in treating anxiety, women's issues , and marginalized communities including LGBTQ+.
I work with individuals, couples, and families struggling with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addiction issues (substance abuse), troubled teens, school failure, LGBTQ+, and trauma and identity issues. As a lifelong allied and friend to the LGBTQ+ community, I work very hard to remain current to concerns that are specific to marginalized communities. I tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique needs. I will work with you to think outside of the box and build strength through our therapeutic relationship.
(312) 646-3886
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Chicago, IL 60602
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Ellie Dumerauf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in treating trauma, mood disorders (depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder), women's issues (PMDD, postpartum concerns), psychosis, and OCD.
I am a humanistic, client centered psychotherapist. I understand that living with symptoms that feel overwhelming can rupture confidence in yourself and in your ability to handle life's challenges. My goal is to help clients repair and deepen this trust in themselves over the course of therapy. No matter how great the challenges, I believe that we are all capable of growth and healing. As your therapist, I will walk beside you in this process. I will help you rediscover and build upon your unique strengths, voice, spark and purpose.
(708) 401-9498
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Chicago, IL 60654
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Samantha Dauber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My professional experience has focused on working with adults and families dealing with adversity and life transitions and an array of other challenges including anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, trauma, family conflict, relationship problems, mood disorders, personality disorders, self-esteem, chronic illness, and women's issues .
I strive to use interventions that meet the specific needs of my clients in a safe, comfortable, and nonjudgmental way. I often use a cognitive-behavioral approach (CBT) in psychotherapy as I help my clients adjust and overcome maladaptive thinking patterns and behaviors. I also utilize dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and other therapeutic modalities as a way of teaching clients important coping techniques to manage their stress and navigate their challenges. My goal is to help my clients learning healthy ways of living and a positive mindset to overcome challenges.
(773) 839-3106
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Chicago, IL 60602
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Brittany Findlan-Sawant
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I aim to provide an empathic space where you can feel safe and I specialize in the following areas of treatment: eating disorders, disordered eating and body image concerns, self-esteem issues, relationship concerns, trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, women's issues , undergraduate/graduate school mental health, life transitions, and stress management.
Have you found yourself struggling with your relationship with your body and food? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, sadness, self-doubt, or struggling to heal from painful past experiences? Perhaps you even desire more connection with others in your life, but find it difficult to show your authentic self out of fear that you may not be “enough.” If so, know that your experiences matter and that it is possible to live a life that feels meaningful to you. As human beings we all need support and guidance in our lives and deserve a sense of peace. Therapy can be a remarkable way to heal and live more authentically.
(847) 261-8091
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Chicago, IL 60601
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Claire Jolly Volenik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in mood and anxiety disorders, relationships, women's issues , eating disorders, body image and body trust, and supporting clients moving through life transitions.
I am currently accepting new clients! I have found the heart of therapeutic work lies in meeting clients where they are and supporting individuals as they identify what they already know to be true. I view every client through a strengths-based, trauma informed, and holistic lens. I believe in a compassionate, integrative approach to managing life's challenges and overwhelm with a focus on mindfulness-based work. I also strongly believe in healing by integrating the cognitive, physical and spiritual elements of the self.
(630) 884-4531
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Chicago, IL 60613
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Stefanie Dominik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified
Verified
My areas of expertise include: trauma and complex trauma, identity and self-esteem work, relationship issues, boundaries, insecure attachment, inner child work, anxiety, women's issues , gender and sexuality, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, general life stress, and burnout.
My approach to therapy is integrative, helping the body and mind work together towards healing. I draw from holistic and somatic therapy techniques, practical neurobiology, yoga philosophy and meditation, mindfulness and mindful imagery, and frameworks of anti-oppression and intersectional feminism. I welcome folks who want to weave an intuitive or energy work component into therapy.
(872) 713-9718
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Chicago, IL 60640
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Michele D. Briones
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My areas of specialty include women's issues , children and adolescent issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and relationship issues.
My goal is to provide a safe and inviting environment for individuals, couples and families to work on changing dysfunctional patterns that interfere with relationships and general life satisfaction. I enjoy helping people find happiness and success in their lives by meeting them emotionally where they are and collaborating to create the life they desire. The best gift you can give yourself is a better understanding of who you are and how you want to create a genuine and authentic existence. My style is one of warmth and empathy with therapeutic interventions to help you attain your treatment goals.
(331) 979-3003
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Chicago, IL 60614
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Kathiana Edouard
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. My name is Kathiana Edouard, and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 9 years of experience working with individuals with issues such as Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD, Women's Issues , Racial Identity, Cultural Stress, and Spirituality. My therapeutic process involves a holistic combination of Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Trauma Focused, Culturally Sensitive, and Holistic therapies. I believe in creating a safe space for my clients and everyone I work with during treatment.
(708) 797-7649
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Chicago, IL 60644
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Women's Issues Therapists

How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?

It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.

How can women prepare for therapy?

Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.

How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?

Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.