Female Therapists in Henry County, IL
Hi, I am Dr. B and I am here to work with you in partnership. Clients have the power to overcome adversity, traumatic experiences, and situations that may negatively impact their lives. Sometimes, we just need that support person who can walk with us, and guide us until we arrive at a place of acceptance, healing, and wholeness. I specialize in trauma, depression, and anxiety. I also am well versed in working with people in crisis.
Hi, I am Dr. B and I am here to work with you in partnership. Clients have the power to overcome adversity, traumatic experiences, and situations that may negatively impact their lives. Sometimes, we just need that support person who can walk with us, and guide us until we arrive at a place of acceptance, healing, and wholeness. I specialize in trauma, depression, and anxiety. I also am well versed in working with people in crisis.
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”
I am Carolyn Franklin, a licensed clinical social worker. I am a skilled therapist with over 30 years in the profession, working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have conducted individual, group, couples, and family therapies. I have worked with clients challenged with anxiety, depression, relationship/family issue, and many other concerns. I welcome the opportunity to work with you. I truly enjoy my work, and my clients have been successful. I worked with clients challenged with anxiety, depression, relationship/family adjustments, and even individuals having difficulty making decisions.
I am Carolyn Franklin, a licensed clinical social worker. I am a skilled therapist with over 30 years in the profession, working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have conducted individual, group, couples, and family therapies. I have worked with clients challenged with anxiety, depression, relationship/family issue, and many other concerns. I welcome the opportunity to work with you. I truly enjoy my work, and my clients have been successful. I worked with clients challenged with anxiety, depression, relationship/family adjustments, and even individuals having difficulty making decisions.
My name is Angela Farris, and I am a Licensed Clinician Social Worker with more than 12 years of experience in the field. I have a strong background working with depression, anxiety, and trauma, and I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Dialectical (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-informed modalities. I have enjoyed working with a diverse group of individuals with a wide range of diagnoses. I am a Christian woman who believes in treating everyone equally and with respect and kindness.
My name is Angela Farris, and I am a Licensed Clinician Social Worker with more than 12 years of experience in the field. I have a strong background working with depression, anxiety, and trauma, and I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Dialectical (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-informed modalities. I have enjoyed working with a diverse group of individuals with a wide range of diagnoses. I am a Christian woman who believes in treating everyone equally and with respect and kindness.
Hello, my name is Diana Kotis-Harber, LCSW. I have over 21 years of providing mental health services, including all areas of practice. I prefer to build rapport with my clients by allowing them to share what their treatment goals and focuses are while reminding them they are the experts and partners in our therapeutic relationship. I am dedicated to helping people grow and become their most successful and authentic selves.
Hello, my name is Diana Kotis-Harber, LCSW. I have over 21 years of providing mental health services, including all areas of practice. I prefer to build rapport with my clients by allowing them to share what their treatment goals and focuses are while reminding them they are the experts and partners in our therapeutic relationship. I am dedicated to helping people grow and become their most successful and authentic selves.
Welcome to my practice. My name is Maggie Olivieri and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing psychodynamic psychotherapy for individuals. I help my clients understand their feelings so that they can learn to live more comfortably with the various challenges of life. Exploring earlier relationships and life experiences helps in understanding and managing feelings. With listening, empathy, and direct communication, I strive to help clients make the changes they long for. I earned my Bachelor of Arts from The University of California Berkeley and my Master of Social Work from, Loyola University of Chicago.
Welcome to my practice. My name is Maggie Olivieri and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing psychodynamic psychotherapy for individuals. I help my clients understand their feelings so that they can learn to live more comfortably with the various challenges of life. Exploring earlier relationships and life experiences helps in understanding and managing feelings. With listening, empathy, and direct communication, I strive to help clients make the changes they long for. I earned my Bachelor of Arts from The University of California Berkeley and my Master of Social Work from, Loyola University of Chicago.
Have you ever wondered why some memories linger while others fade? I recognize that trauma can profoundly impact mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. As a dedicated counselor, I specialize in supporting individuals who have experienced trauma and those currently navigating anxiety, depression, and stress. My approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and a commitment to fostering resilience and healing. Together, our goal is to cultivate strengths and to move beyond surviving, to flourishing. I am dedicated to helping clients gain relief from symptoms and improve quality of life.
Have you ever wondered why some memories linger while others fade? I recognize that trauma can profoundly impact mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. As a dedicated counselor, I specialize in supporting individuals who have experienced trauma and those currently navigating anxiety, depression, and stress. My approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and a commitment to fostering resilience and healing. Together, our goal is to cultivate strengths and to move beyond surviving, to flourishing. I am dedicated to helping clients gain relief from symptoms and improve quality of life.
It takes great courage to acknowledge and embrace the things that challenge us. I understand this strength and the importance of starting the journey to change the things that no longer serve you. I am a compassionate therapist trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities. I have worked in social services for over ten years, working in various capacities, from medical social workers to therapists. I seek to help individuals and families address anxiety, depression, and trauma issues. I believe that healing takes place by identifying the source of the problem. The therapy hour is a sacred time of healing owned by the client.
It takes great courage to acknowledge and embrace the things that challenge us. I understand this strength and the importance of starting the journey to change the things that no longer serve you. I am a compassionate therapist trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities. I have worked in social services for over ten years, working in various capacities, from medical social workers to therapists. I seek to help individuals and families address anxiety, depression, and trauma issues. I believe that healing takes place by identifying the source of the problem. The therapy hour is a sacred time of healing owned by the client.
I provide a safe, confidential, and accepting space where you can tell your story. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, phase of life and relationship issues, addiction and recovery, and trauma.
I provide a safe, confidential, and accepting space where you can tell your story. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, phase of life and relationship issues, addiction and recovery, and trauma.
Hello, I’m Whitney Perdun, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist working with individuals, families, and couples. I have eight years of experience specializing in anxiety, depression, self esteem, marital/pre-marital, and emotional disturbance issues. I use a mix of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems, Grief Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, and Structural Planning. My goal is to help you build healthy relationships and find balance, understanding, peace, and safety.
Hello, I’m Whitney Perdun, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist working with individuals, families, and couples. I have eight years of experience specializing in anxiety, depression, self esteem, marital/pre-marital, and emotional disturbance issues. I use a mix of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems, Grief Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, and Structural Planning. My goal is to help you build healthy relationships and find balance, understanding, peace, and safety.
I care deeply about women’s issues and providing parenting support.
Welcome, I’m glad you’re “here”—taking steps to make your mental health a priority. Perhaps you are familiar with the feeling life is moving at a pace you can no longer manage? Perhaps you are adjusting to a life change or caregiver/parenting role that has served to create new, or worsen existing mental health concerns. Know that you are not alone!
I care deeply about women’s issues and providing parenting support.
Welcome, I’m glad you’re “here”—taking steps to make your mental health a priority. Perhaps you are familiar with the feeling life is moving at a pace you can no longer manage? Perhaps you are adjusting to a life change or caregiver/parenting role that has served to create new, or worsen existing mental health concerns. Know that you are not alone!
Hello. I am Monique Heilemeier and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Iowa. I have been in practice for 24 years in both private and community mental health practices both in person and through telehealth. My focus is helping clients to heal from a variety of traumatic experiences from childhood to adulthood, providing resources and tools to reduce suffering, increase self-compassion and self-acceptance, and improve daily functioning and my approach to therapy is to be a guide and partner throughout the healing process.
Hello. I am Monique Heilemeier and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Iowa. I have been in practice for 24 years in both private and community mental health practices both in person and through telehealth. My focus is helping clients to heal from a variety of traumatic experiences from childhood to adulthood, providing resources and tools to reduce suffering, increase self-compassion and self-acceptance, and improve daily functioning and my approach to therapy is to be a guide and partner throughout the healing process.
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”
Hi, I am Rakhi, a therapist at Path Mental Health. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Therapist (LCPC) and Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT). I have more than 10 years of experience helping individuals harness their potential to move towards their desired goals, facilitating change and healing. I use a client-centered approach, focusing on empathy, open-mindedness, and unconditional positive regard. I also incorporate Dialectic Behaviors Therapy (DBT), to improve insight, resilience, mindfulness, and emotional regulation. I do psychosomatic work to strengthen mind-body connections.
Hi, I am Rakhi, a therapist at Path Mental Health. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Therapist (LCPC) and Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT). I have more than 10 years of experience helping individuals harness their potential to move towards their desired goals, facilitating change and healing. I use a client-centered approach, focusing on empathy, open-mindedness, and unconditional positive regard. I also incorporate Dialectic Behaviors Therapy (DBT), to improve insight, resilience, mindfulness, and emotional regulation. I do psychosomatic work to strengthen mind-body connections.
Online Therapists
Kristina Thrush
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Ottawa, IL 61350
Starting on the path to mental wellness may seem intimidating at first, but you don't have to go through it alone. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I am dedicated to accompanying individuals on their journey toward improved well-being. My practice spans across diverse age demographics, encompassing children, adolescents, and the elderly. My mission is to foster resilience and empower individuals to uncover their inherent strengths. Together, we can navigate the challenges and embrace the possibilities that lie ahead.
Starting on the path to mental wellness may seem intimidating at first, but you don't have to go through it alone. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I am dedicated to accompanying individuals on their journey toward improved well-being. My practice spans across diverse age demographics, encompassing children, adolescents, and the elderly. My mission is to foster resilience and empower individuals to uncover their inherent strengths. Together, we can navigate the challenges and embrace the possibilities that lie ahead.
Leah Rybakowski
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Galesburg, IL 61401 (Online Only)
Talking to a complete stranger about what you are going through is terrifying. Starting therapy can be such a daunting task. You are not alone. We will break down those walls by building rapport and creating a safe space to share freely and openly. We will focus on building your confidence and finding your inner shine. Hopefully leading to taking charge of your life and making your own path. You are ultimately the expert here, I will just show you the way.
Talking to a complete stranger about what you are going through is terrifying. Starting therapy can be such a daunting task. You are not alone. We will break down those walls by building rapport and creating a safe space to share freely and openly. We will focus on building your confidence and finding your inner shine. Hopefully leading to taking charge of your life and making your own path. You are ultimately the expert here, I will just show you the way.
Laurie Krolikowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomington, IL 61701
Life can sometimes be overwhelming and present challenging situations. Therapy can provide tools and support to assist individuals in dealing with life's challenges. I use a holistic, strength focused therapy approach to assist you in goal setting to address your problems or challenges. My approach emphasizes a balanced lifestyle through a combination of nutrition/exercise and mindfulness, as well as utilizing a variety of therapeutic approaches. I provide a safe and supportive environment empowering you to address challenges and make meaningful changes in your life.
Life can sometimes be overwhelming and present challenging situations. Therapy can provide tools and support to assist individuals in dealing with life's challenges. I use a holistic, strength focused therapy approach to assist you in goal setting to address your problems or challenges. My approach emphasizes a balanced lifestyle through a combination of nutrition/exercise and mindfulness, as well as utilizing a variety of therapeutic approaches. I provide a safe and supportive environment empowering you to address challenges and make meaningful changes in your life.
Are you newly pregnant and feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or depressed? Are you in the postpartum period and struggling to adjust to parenthood? Are you going through fertility treatments and finding the experience stressful and scary? Or perhaps you’re already a parent and feeling like you’re not the parent you want to be? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I can help. I specialize in supporting parents and prospective parents in finding greater calm and contentment.
Are you newly pregnant and feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or depressed? Are you in the postpartum period and struggling to adjust to parenthood? Are you going through fertility treatments and finding the experience stressful and scary? Or perhaps you’re already a parent and feeling like you’re not the parent you want to be? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I can help. I specialize in supporting parents and prospective parents in finding greater calm and contentment.
Celia Vineyard
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, CTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bloomington, IL 61701
Taking new clients! Feeling anxious, stressed, stuck, alone, burned out, or going through challenging life circumstances? Ready for a change? Counseling can help! Some of my clinical interests include anxiety, trauma, the brain, ADHD, and helping those who feel stuck navigate change and live a meaningful life in keeping with their values. I have prior experience with and passion for all things related to college student mental health! Also, a previous career in occupational therapy has given me an appreciation for our brain-body connection and compassion for those experiencing medical frustrations.
Taking new clients! Feeling anxious, stressed, stuck, alone, burned out, or going through challenging life circumstances? Ready for a change? Counseling can help! Some of my clinical interests include anxiety, trauma, the brain, ADHD, and helping those who feel stuck navigate change and live a meaningful life in keeping with their values. I have prior experience with and passion for all things related to college student mental health! Also, a previous career in occupational therapy has given me an appreciation for our brain-body connection and compassion for those experiencing medical frustrations.
Kelsey Flynn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Yorkville, IL 60560 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Kelsey. Lets chat! I believe, everyone feels overwhelmed and troubled at times. We all carry scars from either our past or present which can prevent us from enjoying life and embracing happiness. I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for you to explore your concerns. I promote healing from a place of empathy and understanding. I believe everyone has the inner strength and power to overcome adversity and to face the many challenges that life brings. I work from a client centered and affirming perspective using evidence-based interventions, techniques and skills drawn from a blend of therapeutic modalities.
Hello, I'm Kelsey. Lets chat! I believe, everyone feels overwhelmed and troubled at times. We all carry scars from either our past or present which can prevent us from enjoying life and embracing happiness. I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for you to explore your concerns. I promote healing from a place of empathy and understanding. I believe everyone has the inner strength and power to overcome adversity and to face the many challenges that life brings. I work from a client centered and affirming perspective using evidence-based interventions, techniques and skills drawn from a blend of therapeutic modalities.
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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.