Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Evanston, IL
Amy Steinhauer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LCSW, ACSW, CST
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a seasoned therapist providing specialist care in the areas of sex therapy, couple/relationship therapy, and trauma treatment, including sex therapy for trauma survivors. I draw from several approaches to therapy, depending on the needs of my clients. But what centrally defines my approach is the relational perspective. I have come to value relationships as integrally important to healing: partner, family, and friend relationships, as well as a good quality therapeutic relationship. My approach is active, direct, and empathic. I understand that coming to therapy is a vulnerable experience, and I will be in it with you.
I am a seasoned therapist providing specialist care in the areas of sex therapy, couple/relationship therapy, and trauma treatment, including sex therapy for trauma survivors. I draw from several approaches to therapy, depending on the needs of my clients. But what centrally defines my approach is the relational perspective. I have come to value relationships as integrally important to healing: partner, family, and friend relationships, as well as a good quality therapeutic relationship. My approach is active, direct, and empathic. I understand that coming to therapy is a vulnerable experience, and I will be in it with you.
Jenna Musselman-Palles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Evanston, IL 60201
The decision to seek therapy can be a difficult one, and I am glad you are here! My approaches are rooted in trauma and healing along with working within an embodied social justice/liberatory frame. I partner with clients to invite curiosity about behavior patterns, reactions and the wisdom bodies' hold. I support client’s examining different identities, and how these identities are impacted by present day context, policies and systems, and power differentials. Gaining more knowledge and awareness of how our bodies hold our experiences will also be an important part of our work together.
The decision to seek therapy can be a difficult one, and I am glad you are here! My approaches are rooted in trauma and healing along with working within an embodied social justice/liberatory frame. I partner with clients to invite curiosity about behavior patterns, reactions and the wisdom bodies' hold. I support client’s examining different identities, and how these identities are impacted by present day context, policies and systems, and power differentials. Gaining more knowledge and awareness of how our bodies hold our experiences will also be an important part of our work together.
Mindi Dewey-Rosburg
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Evanston, IL 60201
Are you looking to make changes in your life? Are you looking for a partner to help navigate relationship struggles, manage symptoms, or just to listen to the challenges you're going through? It would be an honor to partner with you on this journey, whatever the reason that brings you in. Each person is worthy of a space to feel seen and engage in a meaningful therapy experience.
Are you looking to make changes in your life? Are you looking for a partner to help navigate relationship struggles, manage symptoms, or just to listen to the challenges you're going through? It would be an honor to partner with you on this journey, whatever the reason that brings you in. Each person is worthy of a space to feel seen and engage in a meaningful therapy experience.
Therapy is unique due to the nature of a therapeutic relationship between client and therapist. It is one that can instill a feeling of safety, promote authenticity, call attention to emotions and inspire hope. It is very important to work with a therapist that specializes in areas related to the presenting concerns that you are bringing into therapy. I specialize in working with clients that have concerns related to communication, relationship or family work, substance dependency, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and emotional regulation. I generally work with ages of 14 and above.
Therapy is unique due to the nature of a therapeutic relationship between client and therapist. It is one that can instill a feeling of safety, promote authenticity, call attention to emotions and inspire hope. It is very important to work with a therapist that specializes in areas related to the presenting concerns that you are bringing into therapy. I specialize in working with clients that have concerns related to communication, relationship or family work, substance dependency, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and emotional regulation. I generally work with ages of 14 and above.
In the chaos of day-to-day life we tend to forget how much our innate strengths can help us deal with and manage what ever turmoil we encounter. In therapy we will work together to help you recognize and develop your skills, strengths, and values to help you through some of your toughest situations. I am passionate about working with teens and adults in the LGBTQ+ community and empowering individuals to live according to their values.
In the chaos of day-to-day life we tend to forget how much our innate strengths can help us deal with and manage what ever turmoil we encounter. In therapy we will work together to help you recognize and develop your skills, strengths, and values to help you through some of your toughest situations. I am passionate about working with teens and adults in the LGBTQ+ community and empowering individuals to live according to their values.
I am a LQBTQIA+ Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois. I am trained as a Family and Marriage Therapist. I have owned my practice since 2020. I have been in the field for 10 years and I have worked with all ages from 6 to 72. I help people manage schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, Complex PTSD, depression, anxiety, AD/HD, grief, marital distress and use many different therapeutic techniques such as Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness, Imago Therapy, Family Therapy and Psycho-education. Effective September 2024 no longer taking new clients.
I am a LQBTQIA+ Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois. I am trained as a Family and Marriage Therapist. I have owned my practice since 2020. I have been in the field for 10 years and I have worked with all ages from 6 to 72. I help people manage schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, Complex PTSD, depression, anxiety, AD/HD, grief, marital distress and use many different therapeutic techniques such as Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness, Imago Therapy, Family Therapy and Psycho-education. Effective September 2024 no longer taking new clients.
Anna Finkelshtein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Evanston, IL 60201
Welcome to the Cozy Couch! You are probably here because you want to improve your relationships with others. Maybe your romantic relationship has a great foundation and love, but communication issues, trust issues or conflict have started to creep up and you feel tense and confused about how to move forward. Or you don’t fight very often but you have a very hard time tackling difficult topics such as finances, parenting or physical intimacy. Whatever your goals, I am here to help you gain skills and insight, and to strengthen your relationship. To find out more about my approach, please visit www.cozycouchcounseling.org
Welcome to the Cozy Couch! You are probably here because you want to improve your relationships with others. Maybe your romantic relationship has a great foundation and love, but communication issues, trust issues or conflict have started to creep up and you feel tense and confused about how to move forward. Or you don’t fight very often but you have a very hard time tackling difficult topics such as finances, parenting or physical intimacy. Whatever your goals, I am here to help you gain skills and insight, and to strengthen your relationship. To find out more about my approach, please visit www.cozycouchcounseling.org
Isabelle Reiniger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Evanston, IL 60201
I help my clients lead less burdensome, more joyful, and more emotionally connected lives. Together we can: find new tools to deal with challenging situations; uncover the reasons you are feeling down and rekindle excitement in your life; break patterns of fear and develop coping mechanisms to make success possible; work through feelings of low self-esteem and build confidence; move past the obstacles that prevent you from fostering deeper connections with others; identify the causes of obsessive thinking and help transcend the problem; and break free of destructive patterns and develop new skills to improve your life.
I help my clients lead less burdensome, more joyful, and more emotionally connected lives. Together we can: find new tools to deal with challenging situations; uncover the reasons you are feeling down and rekindle excitement in your life; break patterns of fear and develop coping mechanisms to make success possible; work through feelings of low self-esteem and build confidence; move past the obstacles that prevent you from fostering deeper connections with others; identify the causes of obsessive thinking and help transcend the problem; and break free of destructive patterns and develop new skills to improve your life.
I am an experienced clinician with over 15 years of experience working with clients across gender, ethnic, generational & religious differences. I am dedicated to establishing an authentic connection and creating a safe space for you to begin or continue your process of growth and healing. I tailor my approach to each client and their values and goals. In meeting you exactly where you are with empathy, we will work towards exploring what is at the core of your struggle and develop the insight and tools needed to help you improve your overall wellbeing.
I am an experienced clinician with over 15 years of experience working with clients across gender, ethnic, generational & religious differences. I am dedicated to establishing an authentic connection and creating a safe space for you to begin or continue your process of growth and healing. I tailor my approach to each client and their values and goals. In meeting you exactly where you are with empathy, we will work towards exploring what is at the core of your struggle and develop the insight and tools needed to help you improve your overall wellbeing.
Allison O'Neill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evanston, IL 60201
Do you frequently feel anxious, unsafe, or frozen in certain situations? Do you struggle to connect with others or communicate your wants and needs? Are you not living your life in a way that fits your values and fulfills you? My priority as a therapist is to support you in your time of struggle, in a way that centers your needs, circumstances, goals, and concerns. I can provide a compassionate space to process your feelings, nurture existing strengths, and heal from trauma, pain, or loss. If you’re ready, I’d love to assist you in finding a path forward, feeling better, and reconnecting with your truest self.
Do you frequently feel anxious, unsafe, or frozen in certain situations? Do you struggle to connect with others or communicate your wants and needs? Are you not living your life in a way that fits your values and fulfills you? My priority as a therapist is to support you in your time of struggle, in a way that centers your needs, circumstances, goals, and concerns. I can provide a compassionate space to process your feelings, nurture existing strengths, and heal from trauma, pain, or loss. If you’re ready, I’d love to assist you in finding a path forward, feeling better, and reconnecting with your truest self.
Teletherapy Emdr Offered Rosy Tyree
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MAAT, ATR, LCPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evanston, IL 60201
Waitlist for new clients
Are you tired of feeling anxious and depressed? Do you have intrusive and/or brooding thoughts that may be connected to an old memory or issue that is hard to quiet? Are you tired of feeling miserable and would like to learn tangible and useful techniques that will help take the edge and, in some instances, eliminate these thoughts and feelings? If you are ready to make that change, are open minded to learning non-traditional therapeutic methods, then please reach out to me and we’ll get started! As of now, I am taking new clients with convenient Saturday and Sunday hours. I am providing teletherapy / Skype services.
Are you tired of feeling anxious and depressed? Do you have intrusive and/or brooding thoughts that may be connected to an old memory or issue that is hard to quiet? Are you tired of feeling miserable and would like to learn tangible and useful techniques that will help take the edge and, in some instances, eliminate these thoughts and feelings? If you are ready to make that change, are open minded to learning non-traditional therapeutic methods, then please reach out to me and we’ll get started! As of now, I am taking new clients with convenient Saturday and Sunday hours. I am providing teletherapy / Skype services.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evanston, IL 60201
I believe therapy is a gift to oneself of a safe space to explore, reflect, understand, and identify what is important. It is necessary to challenge my clients to confront unfinished business within themselves in order to live freely in the present moment. Recognizably, I am not the expert in the therapeutic space—you are. I value collaboratively and energetically working towards a sense of healing and understanding.
I believe therapy is a gift to oneself of a safe space to explore, reflect, understand, and identify what is important. It is necessary to challenge my clients to confront unfinished business within themselves in order to live freely in the present moment. Recognizably, I am not the expert in the therapeutic space—you are. I value collaboratively and energetically working towards a sense of healing and understanding.
I am a licensed psychotherapist with a Master’s degree from the University of Chicago, where I studied clinical social work. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults on a wide range of clinical issues including anxiety, depression, personality disorders, relationship concerns, and trauma. I am also passionate about perinatal mental health and work with new parents as they navigate the complex issues associated with planning, pregnancy, and parenthood.
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Hi! My name is Destinee Wells (she/hers). I enjoy getting to know new clients and look forward to our potential work together! I believe that we all go through times in life when we encounter challenges that are rooted in our past and affect our present. Therapy can be a great place to make these connections and gain insight and power over our present-day experiences.
Hi! My name is Destinee Wells (she/hers). I enjoy getting to know new clients and look forward to our potential work together! I believe that we all go through times in life when we encounter challenges that are rooted in our past and affect our present. Therapy can be a great place to make these connections and gain insight and power over our present-day experiences.
Dr. Traci Williams
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP, CFT-I
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I support busy professionals and their families by providing a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space. Featured in The New York Times, Parents, Forbes and more, I help kids, teens, and adults move from surviving to thriving. As a professional with a family of my own, I understand how difficult it can be to balance all aspects of your life. Whether you hope to address a specific issue, or you just want to improve the quality of your family’s lives, you're in the right place.
I support busy professionals and their families by providing a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space. Featured in The New York Times, Parents, Forbes and more, I help kids, teens, and adults move from surviving to thriving. As a professional with a family of my own, I understand how difficult it can be to balance all aspects of your life. Whether you hope to address a specific issue, or you just want to improve the quality of your family’s lives, you're in the right place.
When considering what my ideal client looks like, I find I can be the most helpful to someone who is curious about themselves and what makes them tick. They see a future for themself but are having trouble figuring out how to get there. They may come with the odds stacked against them due to being a part of a marginalized community or plagued with depression, anxiety, trauma, and/or substance abuse. Maybe they feel stuck, confused, or uncertain. That's where I come in.
When considering what my ideal client looks like, I find I can be the most helpful to someone who is curious about themselves and what makes them tick. They see a future for themself but are having trouble figuring out how to get there. They may come with the odds stacked against them due to being a part of a marginalized community or plagued with depression, anxiety, trauma, and/or substance abuse. Maybe they feel stuck, confused, or uncertain. That's where I come in.
I bring 47 years of experience to my work. I earned my doctorate from Loyola University of Chicago in 1977, following a three-year internship at the Loyola Guidance Clinic. Prior to that, I received a Master of Arts in Teaching from Northwestern (1973) and a Bachelor of Arts (cum laude) from Harvard (1972). For 18 years, I was with the department of psychiatry at Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco. From 2008 to 2024 I was with the Family Institute at Northwestern, where I wrote the popular Family Tip of the Month and the Couples Tip of the Month and produced the Talking to Kids You Love video collection.
I bring 47 years of experience to my work. I earned my doctorate from Loyola University of Chicago in 1977, following a three-year internship at the Loyola Guidance Clinic. Prior to that, I received a Master of Arts in Teaching from Northwestern (1973) and a Bachelor of Arts (cum laude) from Harvard (1972). For 18 years, I was with the department of psychiatry at Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco. From 2008 to 2024 I was with the Family Institute at Northwestern, where I wrote the popular Family Tip of the Month and the Couples Tip of the Month and produced the Talking to Kids You Love video collection.
As the fall and winter months approach, the pressures of school, work, and the holiday season can amplify life's challenges. This is an ideal time to prioritize your mental and emotional well-being. Taking the step to start or restart therapy may feel daunting, but finding the right support is essential for navigating this busy time. In my practice, I create a space where clients feel truly understood and supported without judgment. Whether you're looking to improve communication, deepen compassion, or break through difficult patterns, I offer personalized approach tailored to your unique needs.
As the fall and winter months approach, the pressures of school, work, and the holiday season can amplify life's challenges. This is an ideal time to prioritize your mental and emotional well-being. Taking the step to start or restart therapy may feel daunting, but finding the right support is essential for navigating this busy time. In my practice, I create a space where clients feel truly understood and supported without judgment. Whether you're looking to improve communication, deepen compassion, or break through difficult patterns, I offer personalized approach tailored to your unique needs.
How you show up for yourself is just as important as how you show up for others. This fact often gets lost when we are faced with stress, trauma, illness or loss. “Coming back” to yourself with understanding, compassion and empathy is a critical first step toward personal recovery and restoring relationships that are hurting. In therapy with me you will gain tools to help with coping, communication, and setting boundaries. I help clients understand their own emotional attachment needs and interpersonal style and I believe therapy is most effective when grounded this way.
How you show up for yourself is just as important as how you show up for others. This fact often gets lost when we are faced with stress, trauma, illness or loss. “Coming back” to yourself with understanding, compassion and empathy is a critical first step toward personal recovery and restoring relationships that are hurting. In therapy with me you will gain tools to help with coping, communication, and setting boundaries. I help clients understand their own emotional attachment needs and interpersonal style and I believe therapy is most effective when grounded this way.
As a couples and family therapist I aim to help people navigate relationships and work together to create the connections they desire. I strive to create a safe and warm environment that promotes honesty and empathy for all.
As a couples and family therapist I aim to help people navigate relationships and work together to create the connections they desire. I strive to create a safe and warm environment that promotes honesty and empathy for all.
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