Female Therapists in Gurnee, IL

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Jen Machonga
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Gurnee, IL 60031
I hope to help you on your journey of growth and self-discovery. I enjoy working with clients to reflect on their experiences and find new ways to express themselves, communicate, and cope with life’s challenges. I aim to create a safe, empathic space where we can collaborate on building skills and processing emotions. I have experience working with ADHD, anger control, anxiety, communication difficulties, depression, low self-esteem, marital conflict, mood disorders, and trauma. I have previously worked in an outpatient setting and in a medical center providing crisis intervention and evaluation.
I hope to help you on your journey of growth and self-discovery. I enjoy working with clients to reflect on their experiences and find new ways to express themselves, communicate, and cope with life’s challenges. I aim to create a safe, empathic space where we can collaborate on building skills and processing emotions. I have experience working with ADHD, anger control, anxiety, communication difficulties, depression, low self-esteem, marital conflict, mood disorders, and trauma. I have previously worked in an outpatient setting and in a medical center providing crisis intervention and evaluation.
(224) 362-0753 View (224) 362-0753
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Tracy Gilmore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MFA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gurnee, IL 60031  (Online Only)
I think I work best with clients whose goals are both large and realistic: working with depth enough for deep healing and growth, but with an eye to the practical, and with clear communication back and forth. Clients who need to tackle embarrassing, painful and difficult issues may appreciate my gently direct, understanding and non-judgmental approach. Those who have been frustrated with cookie-cutter approaches may appreciate my close listening, collaboration, and inventiveness based on extensive training and experience. I find I work well with a variety of symptoms and presenting problems in adults, children and relationships.
I think I work best with clients whose goals are both large and realistic: working with depth enough for deep healing and growth, but with an eye to the practical, and with clear communication back and forth. Clients who need to tackle embarrassing, painful and difficult issues may appreciate my gently direct, understanding and non-judgmental approach. Those who have been frustrated with cookie-cutter approaches may appreciate my close listening, collaboration, and inventiveness based on extensive training and experience. I find I work well with a variety of symptoms and presenting problems in adults, children and relationships.
(312) 626-4404 View (312) 626-4404
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Michelle Gonzales
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Gurnee, IL 60031
I work with individuals to realize their potential for positive change. Too often, the drive for the life we want is stalled by shame, fear, and anxiety. Events in our past cause us to miss the promise of our future. Together, we will explore, identify and process your thoughts, feelings and behaviors to lead you towards a clear understanding of who you are and what you need to live the life you want.
I work with individuals to realize their potential for positive change. Too often, the drive for the life we want is stalled by shame, fear, and anxiety. Events in our past cause us to miss the promise of our future. Together, we will explore, identify and process your thoughts, feelings and behaviors to lead you towards a clear understanding of who you are and what you need to live the life you want.
(331) 226-1392 View (331) 226-1392
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Tiffany Ream
Counselor, LCPC, CCRP
Verified Verified
Gurnee, IL 60031
For me, the ideal psychotherapy clients are people who have experienced life's challenges and are motivated to make changes. They have goals they wish to complete to improve their life. I enjoy working with clients who are ready to work with me while being fully engaged in the process. New techniques and behaviors can be scary and I am here to help my clients along the way.
For me, the ideal psychotherapy clients are people who have experienced life's challenges and are motivated to make changes. They have goals they wish to complete to improve their life. I enjoy working with clients who are ready to work with me while being fully engaged in the process. New techniques and behaviors can be scary and I am here to help my clients along the way.
(224) 504-1015 View (224) 504-1015
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Rebecca Bensfield
Counselor, PsyD, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gurnee, IL 60031  (Online Only)
My goal is to support you during your journey to grow and heal from experiences that are impacting your ability to be the healthiest version of you. I strive to provide an environment that is open, safe, and tailored to your unique needs. I will assist you to find solutions and see results that make meaningful differences in your life. I want you to feel a sense of relief and freedom as you improve your understanding of how the choices you make impact your sense of self, your relationships, and the way you view life.
My goal is to support you during your journey to grow and heal from experiences that are impacting your ability to be the healthiest version of you. I strive to provide an environment that is open, safe, and tailored to your unique needs. I will assist you to find solutions and see results that make meaningful differences in your life. I want you to feel a sense of relief and freedom as you improve your understanding of how the choices you make impact your sense of self, your relationships, and the way you view life.
(630) 481-6415 View (630) 481-6415
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Dr. April Nisan Ilkmen
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Gurnee, IL 60031
Everyone experiences emotions in life that can be overwhelming and anxiety-ridden. Many of these symptoms reflect inner conflicts and desires, but also early attachment injuries. I help my clients work toward alleviating the symptoms they bring to therapy while also encouraging them to take an intimate look at what is contributing to their struggles so that long-term change becomes possible. While it is often hard work, psychotherapy can lead to a clearer and grounded sense of self and safer relationships with others.
Everyone experiences emotions in life that can be overwhelming and anxiety-ridden. Many of these symptoms reflect inner conflicts and desires, but also early attachment injuries. I help my clients work toward alleviating the symptoms they bring to therapy while also encouraging them to take an intimate look at what is contributing to their struggles so that long-term change becomes possible. While it is often hard work, psychotherapy can lead to a clearer and grounded sense of self and safer relationships with others.
(847) 529-8300 x112 View (847) 529-8300 x112
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Rosalind Rodgers
Counselor, LCPC, BC-DMT, GL-CMA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gurnee, IL 60031
Welcome! I’m Rosalind Rodgers, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT) based in the Chicagoland area. As a Black female therapist, I understand the unique cultural and societal challenges that can impact mental health and well-being. My practice is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and empowering space for individuals, families, and communities to heal and thrive. Together, we will work on strategies that address your unique needs and goals, helping you achieve greater awareness, integration, and regulation.
Welcome! I’m Rosalind Rodgers, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT) based in the Chicagoland area. As a Black female therapist, I understand the unique cultural and societal challenges that can impact mental health and well-being. My practice is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and empowering space for individuals, families, and communities to heal and thrive. Together, we will work on strategies that address your unique needs and goals, helping you achieve greater awareness, integration, and regulation.
(224) 714-0264 View (224) 714-0264
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Lauren Hess-Metz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gurnee, IL 60031
One of my greatest joys in life is helping others. It hurts my heart to see others in pain believing something is wrong with them. I want you to know you are not alone. Life is full of commitments, work, stress, transitions, and other people. It is often hard to take time for ourselves. I work with clients experiencing a broad range of issues from anxiety and depression to managing grief or navigating divorce/separation. I strive to treat each client as an individual, meeting every client where they are along their life journey.
One of my greatest joys in life is helping others. It hurts my heart to see others in pain believing something is wrong with them. I want you to know you are not alone. Life is full of commitments, work, stress, transitions, and other people. It is often hard to take time for ourselves. I work with clients experiencing a broad range of issues from anxiety and depression to managing grief or navigating divorce/separation. I strive to treat each client as an individual, meeting every client where they are along their life journey.
(224) 504-0041 View (224) 504-0041
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Besan Bannasch
Pre-Licensed Professional, LSW
Verified Verified
Gurnee, IL 60031
In therapy we build an honest, non-judgemental sanctuary for you to unload, process, reflect, or simply be. The stories you carry – both told and untold – have shaped your life and given you meaning. Together we will work to explore and understand your inner world, deepening your sense of authentic self. In our sessions, we will integrate your desires, strengths, identities, experiences, worldview, and fears as well as challenge maladaptive patterns that contribute to suffering in order to facilitate growth and reclamation of your story.
In therapy we build an honest, non-judgemental sanctuary for you to unload, process, reflect, or simply be. The stories you carry – both told and untold – have shaped your life and given you meaning. Together we will work to explore and understand your inner world, deepening your sense of authentic self. In our sessions, we will integrate your desires, strengths, identities, experiences, worldview, and fears as well as challenge maladaptive patterns that contribute to suffering in order to facilitate growth and reclamation of your story.
(217) 897-5758 View (217) 897-5758
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Lafay Erving
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gurnee, IL 60031  (Online Only)
My primary focus is empowering individuals to make the changes they want to see in their lives by leveraging their strengths and resilience. Therapy is meant to be a collaboration between therapist and client which means both parties have an active role in identifying what is not working and making changes. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), specifically clients age 18+. I specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing life and career transitions as well as mild to moderate mental health concerns.
My primary focus is empowering individuals to make the changes they want to see in their lives by leveraging their strengths and resilience. Therapy is meant to be a collaboration between therapist and client which means both parties have an active role in identifying what is not working and making changes. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), specifically clients age 18+. I specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing life and career transitions as well as mild to moderate mental health concerns.
(708) 809-8412 View (708) 809-8412
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Amy Grant
LSW
Verified Verified
Gurnee, IL 60031
I am a seasoned professional with background in a variety of caregiving roles including lactation consulting and school social worker. In addition, I am an experienced scout leader working with boys and girls age 11-17 through Scouts BSA and enjoy camping and the outdoors. I am passionate about working with adults and youth through relationship and life transitions. I am a compassionate and supportive therapist that practices from CBT and solution focused basis while integrating attachment theory and skills from DBT.
I am a seasoned professional with background in a variety of caregiving roles including lactation consulting and school social worker. In addition, I am an experienced scout leader working with boys and girls age 11-17 through Scouts BSA and enjoy camping and the outdoors. I am passionate about working with adults and youth through relationship and life transitions. I am a compassionate and supportive therapist that practices from CBT and solution focused basis while integrating attachment theory and skills from DBT.
(224) 332-3138 View (224) 332-3138
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Karen Wright, LCPC-The Wright Advocate
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gurnee, IL 60031  (Online Only)
If you're here, congratulations on taking a big step with choosing YOU. Life can be challenging and confusing. You do not have to do it alone. If you're overwhelmed, stressed, disappointed with life, and have had enough with how you're feeling...I'm here to assist you with owning your life. It is possible to manage your stress, change your perspective on life, and feel sustainable relief when challenges come your way.
If you're here, congratulations on taking a big step with choosing YOU. Life can be challenging and confusing. You do not have to do it alone. If you're overwhelmed, stressed, disappointed with life, and have had enough with how you're feeling...I'm here to assist you with owning your life. It is possible to manage your stress, change your perspective on life, and feel sustainable relief when challenges come your way.
(847) 416-8229 View (847) 416-8229
Derika Pruitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gurnee, IL 60031
(224) 344-1903 View (224) 344-1903
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Sharon Lorang
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Gurnee, IL 60031
Not accepting new clients
As a therapist, my passion is to aid others in aligning the lives they are living with the path of the soul. Depth psychotherapy, IFS/ Parts work, Meditation and Tai Chi instruction, as well as Dream Work and Focusing, can begin to open us up to a more reflective space, developing and actualizing a greater sense of purpose and meaning in life. It may be time to dig a bit deeper in order to satisfy that quest for purpose. Often this search for meaning begs our attention through such symptoms as physical pain, depression, anxiety, anger or a simple but frustrating lethargy with life.
As a therapist, my passion is to aid others in aligning the lives they are living with the path of the soul. Depth psychotherapy, IFS/ Parts work, Meditation and Tai Chi instruction, as well as Dream Work and Focusing, can begin to open us up to a more reflective space, developing and actualizing a greater sense of purpose and meaning in life. It may be time to dig a bit deeper in order to satisfy that quest for purpose. Often this search for meaning begs our attention through such symptoms as physical pain, depression, anxiety, anger or a simple but frustrating lethargy with life.
(847) 906-2093 View (847) 906-2093
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