Female Therapists in Chillicothe, IL
Rachel Bridgewater
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Chillicothe, IL 61523 (Online Only)
“Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” – Helen Keller. The journey of life is full of surprises, doubts, loss and lonely times; as well as joys, celebrations and hard-won victories. There are times when it becomes vital to find a companion and safe space to share your experience. No matter where you are on the journey, I'm here to walk with you.
“Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” – Helen Keller. The journey of life is full of surprises, doubts, loss and lonely times; as well as joys, celebrations and hard-won victories. There are times when it becomes vital to find a companion and safe space to share your experience. No matter where you are on the journey, I'm here to walk with you.
Rafiah Maxie is a Mother, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Founder of Goal Achieved, LLC. “As a 22 year psychotherapist I know the stages of change we all are faced with! My approach is to client centered, goal focused and empathic in nature- you are your BEST advocate..and I welcome you to this new beginning”. Rafiah believes that “Emotional and Mental pain is not something that should be hidden away and never spoken about. There is truth in your pain…there is growth in your pain….lets work with it together”
Rafiah Maxie is a Mother, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Founder of Goal Achieved, LLC. “As a 22 year psychotherapist I know the stages of change we all are faced with! My approach is to client centered, goal focused and empathic in nature- you are your BEST advocate..and I welcome you to this new beginning”. Rafiah believes that “Emotional and Mental pain is not something that should be hidden away and never spoken about. There is truth in your pain…there is growth in your pain….lets work with it together”
Do you long for more peace? Is your life in chaos? Do social situations make you anxious? Do you have racing thoughts that keep you awake? What is your vision of a therapist? Is it like the ones you see on TV or in the movies? Often these therapists smile and nod, but they don’t really seem to help their clients. Well, I am not one of those therapists! I decided to become a different sort of therapist. I will share in your struggles and in your successes. I will give you proven tools and holistic strategies to help you be the person you know you can be. Working with me, will help you put the pieces of your life back together.
Do you long for more peace? Is your life in chaos? Do social situations make you anxious? Do you have racing thoughts that keep you awake? What is your vision of a therapist? Is it like the ones you see on TV or in the movies? Often these therapists smile and nod, but they don’t really seem to help their clients. Well, I am not one of those therapists! I decided to become a different sort of therapist. I will share in your struggles and in your successes. I will give you proven tools and holistic strategies to help you be the person you know you can be. Working with me, will help you put the pieces of your life back together.
Megan Stickelmaier Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chillicothe, IL 61523
Children and adolescents are under more pressure now than ever before from social stress, transitions and divorce, bullying and past trauma. I specialize in providing therapy for children, adolescents and adults. I believe that there are no bad kids or bad parents. It is through my family centered, solution focused approach that I encourage my clients and their parents to begin to celebrate their unique abilities. I also focus on the whole person, exploring academics, career, diet and nutrition, medical, social support any and all elements that impact my clients.
Children and adolescents are under more pressure now than ever before from social stress, transitions and divorce, bullying and past trauma. I specialize in providing therapy for children, adolescents and adults. I believe that there are no bad kids or bad parents. It is through my family centered, solution focused approach that I encourage my clients and their parents to begin to celebrate their unique abilities. I also focus on the whole person, exploring academics, career, diet and nutrition, medical, social support any and all elements that impact my clients.
If you're looking for a counselor, chances are life's been rough for you lately. Maybe tasks for work or school have become overwhelming or some of your relationships have been collapsing. Our society has had more than its fair share of tense and even volatile events especially in the last few years, and those traumatic events certainly can affect us on a personal level.
If you're looking for a counselor, chances are life's been rough for you lately. Maybe tasks for work or school have become overwhelming or some of your relationships have been collapsing. Our society has had more than its fair share of tense and even volatile events especially in the last few years, and those traumatic events certainly can affect us on a personal level.
Kelly McKenna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chillicothe, IL 61523
Not accepting new clients
Life is full of plot twists. It can be helpful to talk to someone outside of your family or friends to get a fresh perspective, new ideas, and objective feedback. Because no one has the same experiences, everyone has unique needs and challenges. Each person also has strengths and survival skills that have allowed him or her to get to this moment. Most people can't see their strengths and skills because they overlook, underestimate, or down play them.
Life is full of plot twists. It can be helpful to talk to someone outside of your family or friends to get a fresh perspective, new ideas, and objective feedback. Because no one has the same experiences, everyone has unique needs and challenges. Each person also has strengths and survival skills that have allowed him or her to get to this moment. Most people can't see their strengths and skills because they overlook, underestimate, or down play them.
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Jenny Evans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Peoria, IL 61615 (Online Only)
Whether you want support overcoming drug use, alcohol use, eating habits, smoking, or gambling, I'm here for you, alongside you. My specialty is helping with behavior change. That might include: Cutting back or quitting alcohol or other drugs Cutting back or quitting smoking (or vaping, chewing, etc) Eating mindfully (reducing binge eating) Cutting back or quitting gambling Managing shopping behaviors Cutting back or quitting gaming.
Whether you want support overcoming drug use, alcohol use, eating habits, smoking, or gambling, I'm here for you, alongside you. My specialty is helping with behavior change. That might include: Cutting back or quitting alcohol or other drugs Cutting back or quitting smoking (or vaping, chewing, etc) Eating mindfully (reducing binge eating) Cutting back or quitting gambling Managing shopping behaviors Cutting back or quitting gaming.
I believe every person holds the answers to their own inner well-being. My goal is to aid each person in that journey, helping them find their own power, happiness, resiliency, and inner strength.
I believe every person holds the answers to their own inner well-being. My goal is to aid each person in that journey, helping them find their own power, happiness, resiliency, and inner strength.
Facing problems in your home life or relationships? Struggling to feel heard, understood, connected? Has the spark faded as the grind of life crowds out time together? Worried that something is wrong, but can’t quite put your finger on it—leaving you feeling lonely, depressed, anxious, and afraid? Has your trust been violated? Are people telling you it’s time to move on, but you feel conflicted? If you are at the end of your rope, I can help. I can guide you in learning how to connect with one another, rebuild trust, resolve conflicts, and become fully present with family at the end of a hard day’s work.
Facing problems in your home life or relationships? Struggling to feel heard, understood, connected? Has the spark faded as the grind of life crowds out time together? Worried that something is wrong, but can’t quite put your finger on it—leaving you feeling lonely, depressed, anxious, and afraid? Has your trust been violated? Are people telling you it’s time to move on, but you feel conflicted? If you are at the end of your rope, I can help. I can guide you in learning how to connect with one another, rebuild trust, resolve conflicts, and become fully present with family at the end of a hard day’s work.
Are you feeling helpless, hopeless, and alienated due to addiction? Do you feel beaten down, like there’s no way out? Have you tried to quit and failed? Are you tired of believing the lies of addiction? Are you not sure if you have hit rock bottom? I can help you find the way out. Your bottom is simply when you quit digging. Whether your struggles are with alcohol, drugs, sex & porn addiction, shopping/spending addiction, gambling addiction, I can help. I will walk you through the often painful process of self-discovery and awareness. If you want to get your life back on track, then call me now. I have immediate availability.
Are you feeling helpless, hopeless, and alienated due to addiction? Do you feel beaten down, like there’s no way out? Have you tried to quit and failed? Are you tired of believing the lies of addiction? Are you not sure if you have hit rock bottom? I can help you find the way out. Your bottom is simply when you quit digging. Whether your struggles are with alcohol, drugs, sex & porn addiction, shopping/spending addiction, gambling addiction, I can help. I will walk you through the often painful process of self-discovery and awareness. If you want to get your life back on track, then call me now. I have immediate availability.
Accepting new clients - immediate appointments available! We all have seasons where we need to be reminded that we are not alone. I strive to cultivate a safe and authentic space for you to explore the complexities of your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Practicing from a trauma-informed perspective, I integrate both attachment and parts work to suit the holistic goals of my clients.
Accepting new clients - immediate appointments available! We all have seasons where we need to be reminded that we are not alone. I strive to cultivate a safe and authentic space for you to explore the complexities of your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Practicing from a trauma-informed perspective, I integrate both attachment and parts work to suit the holistic goals of my clients.
—I have a female-focused practice. Female consent is key in my practice. All requests for therapy MUST be initiated by a woman. — I help women reclaim their sexual identity again after trauma. I work with sexual health concerns, including mental barriers that prevent enjoyment of sexual experiences. I do not specialize in male sexual disorders, and work within the scope of my expertise.
—I have a female-focused practice. Female consent is key in my practice. All requests for therapy MUST be initiated by a woman. — I help women reclaim their sexual identity again after trauma. I work with sexual health concerns, including mental barriers that prevent enjoyment of sexual experiences. I do not specialize in male sexual disorders, and work within the scope of my expertise.
Are you tired of trying to hold it all together? Have you turned to alcohol, drugs, porn, or unhealthy sexual behaviors to cope? Are friends and family increasingly concerned? Are you fighting more with your partner or loved ones, blowing up in anger or simply avoiding conflict? Are consequences piling up in relationships, at home, work, or school? Or are you watching as this becomes the reality for a loved one? I am profoundly aware of the toll substances and addictive behaviors can take on individuals and families from my 7 yrs experience in addiction treatment. Therapy is a great place to start if you are looking for a change.
Are you tired of trying to hold it all together? Have you turned to alcohol, drugs, porn, or unhealthy sexual behaviors to cope? Are friends and family increasingly concerned? Are you fighting more with your partner or loved ones, blowing up in anger or simply avoiding conflict? Are consequences piling up in relationships, at home, work, or school? Or are you watching as this becomes the reality for a loved one? I am profoundly aware of the toll substances and addictive behaviors can take on individuals and families from my 7 yrs experience in addiction treatment. Therapy is a great place to start if you are looking for a change.
Joy Miller & Associates: Counseling and Wellness
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, MAC
Verified Verified
Peoria, IL 61614
A Proven Tradition of Excellence in Counseling and Wellness
A Proven Tradition of Excellence in Counseling and Wellness
Are you struggling to be your own person? To discover your voice? To find and become your authentic self? Have you been traumatized by lack of family acceptance, grief, loss, or domestic violence? Have you found yourself getting caught up in addiction? Do you feel stuck and unable to move forward towards in life?
Are you struggling to be your own person? To discover your voice? To find and become your authentic self? Have you been traumatized by lack of family acceptance, grief, loss, or domestic violence? Have you found yourself getting caught up in addiction? Do you feel stuck and unable to move forward towards in life?
Hello, I'm Erica! Life is difficult and sometimes we forget that we don't have to do it alone. I look forward to having the chance to understand who you are. I have provided therapy out in the community, in schools, as well as in a typical counseling office. I have experience with clients of all ages who struggle with depression, anxiety, anger, family conflict, coping with grief and loss, the challenges of parenting, social behavior, and trauma. My approach to counseling is person centered. I believe you are the first and best expert on yourself. I focus on truly hearing what you believe about your own needs and concerns.
Hello, I'm Erica! Life is difficult and sometimes we forget that we don't have to do it alone. I look forward to having the chance to understand who you are. I have provided therapy out in the community, in schools, as well as in a typical counseling office. I have experience with clients of all ages who struggle with depression, anxiety, anger, family conflict, coping with grief and loss, the challenges of parenting, social behavior, and trauma. My approach to counseling is person centered. I believe you are the first and best expert on yourself. I focus on truly hearing what you believe about your own needs and concerns.
Jody Howerter
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor , LCPC, NCC, C-AAIS
Verified Verified
Peoria, IL 61615 (Online Only)
I work with individuals and families who are navigating any life challenge, whether that be grief and loss, parenting, and/or relationship problems. I also work with people who are wanting to make a behavioral change in their lives but currently do not think they have the ability to make that change. Most people enter therapy because they want something they do not have (or) because they have something they do not want. I will support you and guide you alongside your journey as you navigate your challenging situation and make meaningful change in your life and/or the lives of your family members. I treat children, teens, and adults.
I work with individuals and families who are navigating any life challenge, whether that be grief and loss, parenting, and/or relationship problems. I also work with people who are wanting to make a behavioral change in their lives but currently do not think they have the ability to make that change. Most people enter therapy because they want something they do not have (or) because they have something they do not want. I will support you and guide you alongside your journey as you navigate your challenging situation and make meaningful change in your life and/or the lives of your family members. I treat children, teens, and adults.
Courtney Butler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Peoria, IL 61615 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and certified life coach; with specialty certifications in Mental Health & Nutrition (CMNCS) as well as Trauma (CCTP). I take a laid-back but interactive approach. My goal is to empower you while helping you take back your life. I specialize in assisting clients move through anxiety, depression, substance abuse, self-esteem, social problems, relationship/family difficulties, life changes and other challenges. My clients want to live their best life and let go of past pains and burdens that are impacting them from their full potential and highest self.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and certified life coach; with specialty certifications in Mental Health & Nutrition (CMNCS) as well as Trauma (CCTP). I take a laid-back but interactive approach. My goal is to empower you while helping you take back your life. I specialize in assisting clients move through anxiety, depression, substance abuse, self-esteem, social problems, relationship/family difficulties, life changes and other challenges. My clients want to live their best life and let go of past pains and burdens that are impacting them from their full potential and highest self.
Immediate appointments available! Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Are you trying to overcome adversity or traumatic experiences? You have just taken the first step in the process of reaching your full potential. Not sure where to go from here? That's okay. I'm here to help. I am committed to walking with you in that journey by building a safe, nonjudgmental environment and helping you to find the answers within you.
Immediate appointments available! Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Are you trying to overcome adversity or traumatic experiences? You have just taken the first step in the process of reaching your full potential. Not sure where to go from here? That's okay. I'm here to help. I am committed to walking with you in that journey by building a safe, nonjudgmental environment and helping you to find the answers within you.
Erin Surratt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Peoria, IL 61614
I believe that we all need a little bit of help once in a while. I also know that sometimes we don't know how to get that help or whom to ask. I feel that therapy can be beneficial to help facilitate that change by providing an outlet or resource for those that need that help.
I believe that we all need a little bit of help once in a while. I also know that sometimes we don't know how to get that help or whom to ask. I feel that therapy can be beneficial to help facilitate that change by providing an outlet or resource for those that need that help.
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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.