Female Therapists in Darien, IL
Stephanie Popp, LCPC, specializes in traumatic experiences, sexual issues, ADHD, and relationship concerns. Stephanie received her undergraduate degree in psychology from University of Illinois at Chicago and her masters degree in clinical mental health counseling from Governors State University. She spent 10 years working with high risk youth, who had been human trafficked, experienced sexual trauma, or had offending behaviors. Stephanie enjoys working with the entire lifespan, especially adolescents and adults 50+. She will use a fully collaborative approach.
Stephanie Popp, LCPC, specializes in traumatic experiences, sexual issues, ADHD, and relationship concerns. Stephanie received her undergraduate degree in psychology from University of Illinois at Chicago and her masters degree in clinical mental health counseling from Governors State University. She spent 10 years working with high risk youth, who had been human trafficked, experienced sexual trauma, or had offending behaviors. Stephanie enjoys working with the entire lifespan, especially adolescents and adults 50+. She will use a fully collaborative approach.
Baiba Davydenkovas is a bilingual Licensed Social Worker in Illinois, practicing since 2018. She brings a multicultural, diverse, and non-judgmental approach to her work with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Baiba earned her bachelor’s degree in Latvia in 2020 and graduated from Aurora University with her LSW. With over four years of experience, she specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and realistic interventions.
Baiba Davydenkovas is a bilingual Licensed Social Worker in Illinois, practicing since 2018. She brings a multicultural, diverse, and non-judgmental approach to her work with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Baiba earned her bachelor’s degree in Latvia in 2020 and graduated from Aurora University with her LSW. With over four years of experience, she specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and realistic interventions.
Lakeithia Butler, LCPC, creates a safe place for clients to express, process, and cope with their emotions and experiences. She helps adults develop realistic alternatives to their struggles. Lakeithia earned a BA from Western Illinois University and an MA in clinical mental health from Chicago State University. Her background includes roles as a counseling supervisor and psychotherapist serving clients of all ages struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, and more. In therapy, Lakeithia incorporates CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, trauma informed care, and more.
Lakeithia Butler, LCPC, creates a safe place for clients to express, process, and cope with their emotions and experiences. She helps adults develop realistic alternatives to their struggles. Lakeithia earned a BA from Western Illinois University and an MA in clinical mental health from Chicago State University. Her background includes roles as a counseling supervisor and psychotherapist serving clients of all ages struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, and more. In therapy, Lakeithia incorporates CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, trauma informed care, and more.
Tracey Coleman, LICSW, provides comprehensive mental health care to individuals in Illinois, specializing in supporting children, teens, and adults through life’s challenges. She is passionate about fostering resilience and helping clients navigate complex emotions, relationships, and personal growth. Tracey serves adolescents and adults, focusing on creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can address issues such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Tracey Coleman, LICSW, provides comprehensive mental health care to individuals in Illinois, specializing in supporting children, teens, and adults through life’s challenges. She is passionate about fostering resilience and helping clients navigate complex emotions, relationships, and personal growth. Tracey serves adolescents and adults, focusing on creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can address issues such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Dr. Kirsten Raether is a Post Doctoral Fellow in Illinois. She received her B.S. in Psychology from Illinois State University and then went on to receive her M.Ed. and Psy.D. in School Psychology from the APA-accredited Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Chicago. Dr. Raether is also a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP). She completed her pre-doctoral internship through the University of Arizona Psychology Internship Consortium, where she worked for Tucson Unified School District in both primary and secondary schools. Dr.
Dr. Kirsten Raether is a Post Doctoral Fellow in Illinois. She received her B.S. in Psychology from Illinois State University and then went on to receive her M.Ed. and Psy.D. in School Psychology from the APA-accredited Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Chicago. Dr. Raether is also a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP). She completed her pre-doctoral internship through the University of Arizona Psychology Internship Consortium, where she worked for Tucson Unified School District in both primary and secondary schools. Dr.
Ashley wants you to feel comfortable and safe while exploring your difficult feelings. Ashley will provide a non-judgmental and empathetic environment to help you work toward finding solutions for your internal struggles, especially when it relates to unresolved trauma and emotional distress. Ashley’s approach to working with you relies heavily upon her background in working with individuals who have suffered childhood trauma and her ability to put you at ease with her calm and kind presence. Ashley earned a Masters of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.
Ashley wants you to feel comfortable and safe while exploring your difficult feelings. Ashley will provide a non-judgmental and empathetic environment to help you work toward finding solutions for your internal struggles, especially when it relates to unresolved trauma and emotional distress. Ashley’s approach to working with you relies heavily upon her background in working with individuals who have suffered childhood trauma and her ability to put you at ease with her calm and kind presence. Ashley earned a Masters of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.
Sylwia is ready to walk alongside you as you prepare to address difficult challenges in your life. She graduated with her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from National Louis University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Sylwia knows that finding the right fit in a therapist is most important for working on vulnerable issues.
Sylwia is ready to walk alongside you as you prepare to address difficult challenges in your life. She graduated with her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from National Louis University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Sylwia knows that finding the right fit in a therapist is most important for working on vulnerable issues.
Dr. Bugno's goal with evaluations is to identify areas of difficulty as well as highlight each individual's unique abilities and strengths to help families gain clarity, develop a clear roadmap for treatment/planning, and connect with appropriate resources for support, growth, and success. Outside of her professional work, Dr. Bugno enjoys spending time with her family, trying new recipes, and listening to podcasts and audiobooks.
Lindsey Bugno provides services with supervision.
Dr. Bugno's goal with evaluations is to identify areas of difficulty as well as highlight each individual's unique abilities and strengths to help families gain clarity, develop a clear roadmap for treatment/planning, and connect with appropriate resources for support, growth, and success. Outside of her professional work, Dr. Bugno enjoys spending time with her family, trying new recipes, and listening to podcasts and audiobooks.
Lindsey Bugno provides services with supervision.
You've realized something isn't right in your life, but aren't sure what to do about it. You try to keep it together and just deal with it, but that's not working so well anymore. Whether it is an issue in your relationships, your job, or school, you find yourself looking for ways to cope that aren't really helping. Maybe you struggle with taking care of yourself and are overwhelmed or exhausted at the end of every day. After trying to be everything to everyone and get it all done, you still feel as if you're failing somehow. We can change what's happening and help get you back on track.
You've realized something isn't right in your life, but aren't sure what to do about it. You try to keep it together and just deal with it, but that's not working so well anymore. Whether it is an issue in your relationships, your job, or school, you find yourself looking for ways to cope that aren't really helping. Maybe you struggle with taking care of yourself and are overwhelmed or exhausted at the end of every day. After trying to be everything to everyone and get it all done, you still feel as if you're failing somehow. We can change what's happening and help get you back on track.
Jacquelyn “Jackie” Jesse, LPC, supports clients across Illinois with a compassionate and evidence-based approach to therapy. She specializes in meeting clients where they are, helping them develop self-awareness and navigate emotional and psychological challenges with empathy and tailored care. Jackie works with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages, offering individual, couples, and family therapy to address a variety of mental health concerns. Jackie is particularly passionate about treating ADHD, anxiety, and PTSD/trauma.
Jacquelyn “Jackie” Jesse, LPC, supports clients across Illinois with a compassionate and evidence-based approach to therapy. She specializes in meeting clients where they are, helping them develop self-awareness and navigate emotional and psychological challenges with empathy and tailored care. Jackie works with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages, offering individual, couples, and family therapy to address a variety of mental health concerns. Jackie is particularly passionate about treating ADHD, anxiety, and PTSD/trauma.
Krista Sherinian, LCSW, has over 27 years of experience helping clients age 5 and up. She often works collaboratively in cases of divorce and with stepfamilies. She got Spanish fluency from a language school in Guanajuato, Mexico. Adult clients have described her work with her as, "practical and life-changing." She addresses mind-body wellness by including in treatment lifestyle tips, relaxation training, guided imagery, and Emotional Freedom Techniques. Her approach to couples or family therapy blends strengths with personality type to learn better communication and ways to grow in partnership.
Krista Sherinian, LCSW, has over 27 years of experience helping clients age 5 and up. She often works collaboratively in cases of divorce and with stepfamilies. She got Spanish fluency from a language school in Guanajuato, Mexico. Adult clients have described her work with her as, "practical and life-changing." She addresses mind-body wellness by including in treatment lifestyle tips, relaxation training, guided imagery, and Emotional Freedom Techniques. Her approach to couples or family therapy blends strengths with personality type to learn better communication and ways to grow in partnership.
Danielle Nuellen, LSW, is dedicated to helping adults in Illinois navigate life's complex challenges in a supportive and compassionate environment. As a therapist at LifeStance Health, Danielle provides individualized care with a focus on helping clients feel understood, respected, and empowered to reach their personal goals. Her approach emphasizes creating a warm, understanding space where clients can safely express their authentic selves, discuss personal struggles, and work towards healing and growth. Danielle specializes in treating individuals facing difficulties related to anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Danielle Nuellen, LSW, is dedicated to helping adults in Illinois navigate life's complex challenges in a supportive and compassionate environment. As a therapist at LifeStance Health, Danielle provides individualized care with a focus on helping clients feel understood, respected, and empowered to reach their personal goals. Her approach emphasizes creating a warm, understanding space where clients can safely express their authentic selves, discuss personal struggles, and work towards healing and growth. Danielle specializes in treating individuals facing difficulties related to anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Emily Spaargaren, a compassionate Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois, creates a safe and welcoming space for clients seeking support and understanding. Emily received an undergraduate degree from Emmaus Bible college in Biblical Studies and Counseling Psychology. Emily received her graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Indiana Wesleyan University. With a background in Christian counseling, Emily is open to incorporating faith-based perspectives into therapy. Emily would like to help guide her clients through their spiritual exploration. Allowing a safe space for her clients to ask questions.
Emily Spaargaren, a compassionate Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois, creates a safe and welcoming space for clients seeking support and understanding. Emily received an undergraduate degree from Emmaus Bible college in Biblical Studies and Counseling Psychology. Emily received her graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Indiana Wesleyan University. With a background in Christian counseling, Emily is open to incorporating faith-based perspectives into therapy. Emily would like to help guide her clients through their spiritual exploration. Allowing a safe space for her clients to ask questions.
Megan Heniff (she, her) is a devoted couples and family therapist, specializing in cultivating positive transformations for individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and families. With a modern and systemic approach, Megan addresses a diverse array of concerns, including anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, ADHD/ADD, and interpersonal challenges.
Having accumulated extensive experience in community mental health, residential housing, and both private and public-school settings, Megan brings a rich tapestry of expertise to her practice.
Megan Heniff (she, her) is a devoted couples and family therapist, specializing in cultivating positive transformations for individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and families. With a modern and systemic approach, Megan addresses a diverse array of concerns, including anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, ADHD/ADD, and interpersonal challenges.
Having accumulated extensive experience in community mental health, residential housing, and both private and public-school settings, Megan brings a rich tapestry of expertise to her practice.
Revive Psychological Services offers a range of therapy options designed to help you live your best life. Our team of professionals will collaborate with you to develop a treatment plan that meets your individual needs, ensuring you receive the support you need to achieve optimal wellness and happiness.
Revive Psychological Services offers a range of therapy options designed to help you live your best life. Our team of professionals will collaborate with you to develop a treatment plan that meets your individual needs, ensuring you receive the support you need to achieve optimal wellness and happiness.
There are few times in an individual's and family's life as transformational as when a new life gets added to the family. I am here to help support parents and families as they navigate pregnancy, post-partum, and parenting challenges. This includes perinatal mental health, changes in relationship/family dynamics, setting up a system/routine that works for all caregivers, adjusting division of labor expectations at home, how to get on the same page with your partner regarding parenting choices and techniques, intimacy-related issues, establishing boundaries with extended family, and more.
There are few times in an individual's and family's life as transformational as when a new life gets added to the family. I am here to help support parents and families as they navigate pregnancy, post-partum, and parenting challenges. This includes perinatal mental health, changes in relationship/family dynamics, setting up a system/routine that works for all caregivers, adjusting division of labor expectations at home, how to get on the same page with your partner regarding parenting choices and techniques, intimacy-related issues, establishing boundaries with extended family, and more.
Kimberly Webb-Harper, a seasoned Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois, boasts an impressive 24-year career in the social work field. She specializes in adolescent mental health, demonstrating a remarkable ability to navigate the complexities of anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood and behavior disorders. Her compassionate approach extends to survivors of sexual assault and abuse, as well as those grappling with PTSD and trauma, particularly adolescents facing these challenges.
Kimberly Webb-Harper, a seasoned Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois, boasts an impressive 24-year career in the social work field. She specializes in adolescent mental health, demonstrating a remarkable ability to navigate the complexities of anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood and behavior disorders. Her compassionate approach extends to survivors of sexual assault and abuse, as well as those grappling with PTSD and trauma, particularly adolescents facing these challenges.
In therapy, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space to help you navigate and explore whatever is weighing on you. Building rapport and working together to reach your goals are essential elements of my approach. I also use eclectic therapeutic techniques so our work is adjusted to your specific needs. You are the expert of your own life, and I’m honored to walk along side you while using my training and experience to assist you.
In therapy, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space to help you navigate and explore whatever is weighing on you. Building rapport and working together to reach your goals are essential elements of my approach. I also use eclectic therapeutic techniques so our work is adjusted to your specific needs. You are the expert of your own life, and I’m honored to walk along side you while using my training and experience to assist you.
I believe each client is the expert in their own story and I strive to provide a warm and non-judgmental space to allow them to feel safe to explore those chapters as they are ready. I work collaboratively with each client on identifying realistic and attainable goals that they can implement into their daily life to allow growth and taking back control. I employ a holistic approach to allow the client to see themselves as a whole person and not just their diagnosis. I am open to natural treatments to help clients learn and understand the connections to their nutrition, sleep routines, exercise, and internal self-care.
I believe each client is the expert in their own story and I strive to provide a warm and non-judgmental space to allow them to feel safe to explore those chapters as they are ready. I work collaboratively with each client on identifying realistic and attainable goals that they can implement into their daily life to allow growth and taking back control. I employ a holistic approach to allow the client to see themselves as a whole person and not just their diagnosis. I am open to natural treatments to help clients learn and understand the connections to their nutrition, sleep routines, exercise, and internal self-care.
Welcome! You are in the right place! Elisabeth Pasch is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience serving adolescents, adults, and incarcerated individuals through Community-based counseling, Inpatient Psychiatric Services, and Inpatient and Outpatient Substance Use and Mental Health Services. As a clinician who maintains her own wellness and growth through therapy, she understands the value of developing a trusting, non-judgmental, compassionate, encouraging, and safe therapeutic relationship. She believes this to be the foundation of change for any client she serves.
Welcome! You are in the right place! Elisabeth Pasch is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience serving adolescents, adults, and incarcerated individuals through Community-based counseling, Inpatient Psychiatric Services, and Inpatient and Outpatient Substance Use and Mental Health Services. As a clinician who maintains her own wellness and growth through therapy, she understands the value of developing a trusting, non-judgmental, compassionate, encouraging, and safe therapeutic relationship. She believes this to be the foundation of change for any client she serves.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, 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 because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
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 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.