Female Therapists in La Salle, IL
You can and either crumble or pivot. I want to help you pivot and cope with the challenges of life. While I can’t change difficult situations, I can provide a safe and inclusive environment as you heal and work through the struggles of life. I am currently accepting new clients who have mid-morning and afternoon availability. Please note: All sessions are conducted virtually. Don't hesitate to contact me directly to schedule an initial appointment. If you are an existing client, please feel free to use the self-scheduling link below to scheduling a follow-up appointment.
You can and either crumble or pivot. I want to help you pivot and cope with the challenges of life. While I can’t change difficult situations, I can provide a safe and inclusive environment as you heal and work through the struggles of life. I am currently accepting new clients who have mid-morning and afternoon availability. Please note: All sessions are conducted virtually. Don't hesitate to contact me directly to schedule an initial appointment. If you are an existing client, please feel free to use the self-scheduling link below to scheduling a follow-up appointment.
Open Doors Community Counseling (Gateway)
Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, LSW
Verified Verified
La Salle, IL 61301
Taking the first step and reaching out for help can be the most difficult part of beginning professional counseling. Here at Open Doors we believe that an investment in yourself is always beneficial, and we hope to assist you on your journey of mental wellness. Open Doors Community Counseling is a program of Gateway Services, Inc. We opened our community counseling program in July 2017. We have three full-time clinicians who provide compassionate support and encouragement to help you meet your wellness goals.
Taking the first step and reaching out for help can be the most difficult part of beginning professional counseling. Here at Open Doors we believe that an investment in yourself is always beneficial, and we hope to assist you on your journey of mental wellness. Open Doors Community Counseling is a program of Gateway Services, Inc. We opened our community counseling program in July 2017. We have three full-time clinicians who provide compassionate support and encouragement to help you meet your wellness goals.
Dawn H McCollom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Salle, IL 61301 (Online Only)
My ideal client would consist of a person or family ready, willing and able to put forth the effort needed to make improvements in their lives. Motivation and willingness to change are essential to achieve change.
My ideal client would consist of a person or family ready, willing and able to put forth the effort needed to make improvements in their lives. Motivation and willingness to change are essential to achieve change.
Wendy L Navarro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Salle, IL 61301
Not accepting new clients
Therapy can be a path to wellness and positive change. I enjoy working with clients experiencing emotional stress stemming from anxiety, depression and relationship issues. I assist clients in gaining insight into their situations then setting goals to clarify and target problem behaviors. Therapy provides a safe space to explore challenges and gain control over emotions and behaviors.
Therapy can be a path to wellness and positive change. I enjoy working with clients experiencing emotional stress stemming from anxiety, depression and relationship issues. I assist clients in gaining insight into their situations then setting goals to clarify and target problem behaviors. Therapy provides a safe space to explore challenges and gain control over emotions and behaviors.
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Susan L Rick
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Oglesby, IL 61348 (Online Only)
Book with me now by clicking on my website. My clients may have PTSD, depression, anxiety, or substance abuse. They may have trouble controlling emotions, self-esteem, confidence, impulses, and anger. These clients need a safe, confidential place to explore their feelings without judgment and somebody who will listen and kindly guide them. An individual who can help them achieve peace and contentment, improving their lives. They want to be respected and influential.
Book with me now by clicking on my website. My clients may have PTSD, depression, anxiety, or substance abuse. They may have trouble controlling emotions, self-esteem, confidence, impulses, and anger. These clients need a safe, confidential place to explore their feelings without judgment and somebody who will listen and kindly guide them. An individual who can help them achieve peace and contentment, improving their lives. They want to be respected and influential.
Rheanna Hendricks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Peru, IL 61354 (Online Only)
You might be dealing with feelings of overwhelm, dissatisfaction, or confusion about your current life situation. Perhaps you're navigating a significant life transition, facing relationship difficulties, or dealing with unresolved past issues. You seek support in understanding these experiences and finding effective ways to manage and improve your emotional well-being. You aim to gain insight, develop coping skills, and cultivate a greater sense of self-awareness. Your goals might include improving your mental health, enhancing your relationships, achieving personal growth, or simply finding balance and satisfaction in your life.
You might be dealing with feelings of overwhelm, dissatisfaction, or confusion about your current life situation. Perhaps you're navigating a significant life transition, facing relationship difficulties, or dealing with unresolved past issues. You seek support in understanding these experiences and finding effective ways to manage and improve your emotional well-being. You aim to gain insight, develop coping skills, and cultivate a greater sense of self-awareness. Your goals might include improving your mental health, enhancing your relationships, achieving personal growth, or simply finding balance and satisfaction in your life.
Changes Counseling, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Peru, IL 61354
Hi, I'm Christine Novak, MA, LCPC, of Changes Counseling, LLC. We offer counseling to individuals, couples, youth and families in Rochelle and Peru, Illinois. Changes Counseling has been serving rural Northern Illinois since 2010 with professional, confidential mental health services. With a team of experienced, licensed counselors we know how to help you and your family improve your situation. Our first priority is for you to feel comfortable, listened to, and respected. We have helped hundreds of people through life's challenges. Call us today for an appointment. We look forward to helping your reach your goals.
Hi, I'm Christine Novak, MA, LCPC, of Changes Counseling, LLC. We offer counseling to individuals, couples, youth and families in Rochelle and Peru, Illinois. Changes Counseling has been serving rural Northern Illinois since 2010 with professional, confidential mental health services. With a team of experienced, licensed counselors we know how to help you and your family improve your situation. Our first priority is for you to feel comfortable, listened to, and respected. We have helped hundreds of people through life's challenges. Call us today for an appointment. We look forward to helping your reach your goals.
Merek Rowe Poto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Oglesby, IL 61348 (Online Only)
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, a non-binary individual, I cater to the needs of my fellow members of the community, especially transgender individuals. I have advocated for the LGBTQIA+ community for about four years, returning to my former high school to educate the advanced health classes on gender, sex, sexuality, and gender expression. I provide a unique experience that leads to my ability to relate to my communities and understand what they're going through.
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, a non-binary individual, I cater to the needs of my fellow members of the community, especially transgender individuals. I have advocated for the LGBTQIA+ community for about four years, returning to my former high school to educate the advanced health classes on gender, sex, sexuality, and gender expression. I provide a unique experience that leads to my ability to relate to my communities and understand what they're going through.
Empowering Minds Counseling
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, ICDVP, CADC, LPC, LSW
Verified Verified
Peru, IL 61354
We provide the support needed in a safe and confidential environment that promotes understanding and better well-being through individualized treatment plans.
We provide the support needed in a safe and confidential environment that promotes understanding and better well-being through individualized treatment plans.
Did you know that over a quarter of Americans seek professional counseling? If you are here, chances are you are suffering from anxiety, depression, loss, struggling with your relationships, or adjusting to life in general, and you are not alone! Seeking help in the form of therapy is the first step toward relief, happiness, and change. My name is Ashley Holcman and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and I am here to help. My goal is to create a warm, comfortable, safe environment that will allow you to feel completely at ease to discuss what is troubling you.
Did you know that over a quarter of Americans seek professional counseling? If you are here, chances are you are suffering from anxiety, depression, loss, struggling with your relationships, or adjusting to life in general, and you are not alone! Seeking help in the form of therapy is the first step toward relief, happiness, and change. My name is Ashley Holcman and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and I am here to help. My goal is to create a warm, comfortable, safe environment that will allow you to feel completely at ease to discuss what is troubling you.
Hi, my name is Dr. Tina Lott. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor as well as a Certified Alcohol & other Drug Counselor. I hold a BC-TMH certification and can provide quality services via Telehealth. My focus area is working with those with persistent mental health conditions who desire to learn how to cope with symptoms to live their best lives. I also specialize in working with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, identity issues, and self-esteem. My primary theoretical approach is Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT). I am passionate about working with clients to help them reach their most optimal selves.
Hi, my name is Dr. Tina Lott. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor as well as a Certified Alcohol & other Drug Counselor. I hold a BC-TMH certification and can provide quality services via Telehealth. My focus area is working with those with persistent mental health conditions who desire to learn how to cope with symptoms to live their best lives. I also specialize in working with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, identity issues, and self-esteem. My primary theoretical approach is Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT). I am passionate about working with clients to help them reach their most optimal selves.
Hi, my name is Maria Mangiardi, and I hold an LCPC license. My approach to therapy is looking at the total mind, body, and spirit of a person and how all areas of life can affect mental health. I specialize in a variety of areas, such as Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ, and OCD, to name a few. I look at the totality of a person because I find that possible medical issues, relationship issues, and environmental influences can be a factor. I typically work with adults over the age of 18. I have many clients that question their life relationships, stressors, and internal struggles.
Hi, my name is Maria Mangiardi, and I hold an LCPC license. My approach to therapy is looking at the total mind, body, and spirit of a person and how all areas of life can affect mental health. I specialize in a variety of areas, such as Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ, and OCD, to name a few. I look at the totality of a person because I find that possible medical issues, relationship issues, and environmental influences can be a factor. I typically work with adults over the age of 18. I have many clients that question their life relationships, stressors, and internal struggles.
Dr. Sarah Leight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Peru, IL 61354
Not accepting new clients
I have always been passionate about the human story. I find it endlessly remarkable to listen to my clients' journeys and a create a space together to pause, reflect and heal. I am honored to be a part of the therapeutic community at this time when so many people are taking brave steps to engage in therapeutic relationships.
I have always been passionate about the human story. I find it endlessly remarkable to listen to my clients' journeys and a create a space together to pause, reflect and heal. I am honored to be a part of the therapeutic community at this time when so many people are taking brave steps to engage in therapeutic relationships.
Jackie Wroblewski
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Peru, IL 61354
Not accepting new clients
Specializations: Jackie has a special interest in women's issues, abuse and trauma, life transitions and spiritual counseling.
Jackie is passionate about providing individual therapy to woman and teens ages 13 and up. Having experienced her own life challenges, she will meet you wherever you are with compassion, non-judgement, and understanding. Therapy will go beyond coping skills and behavior changes, to transform your past into new possibilities, full of purpose and meaning.
Specializations: Jackie has a special interest in women's issues, abuse and trauma, life transitions and spiritual counseling.
Jackie is passionate about providing individual therapy to woman and teens ages 13 and up. Having experienced her own life challenges, she will meet you wherever you are with compassion, non-judgement, and understanding. Therapy will go beyond coping skills and behavior changes, to transform your past into new possibilities, full of purpose and meaning.
Online Therapists
Caitlyn Dolins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062 (Online Only)
Specialties Include: Women’s Issues & Relationship Concerns.
Caitlyn is on maternity leave until 1/6/25. You can schedule a session for January by going to northstartherapy.info. Caitlyn majored in psychology and minored in women & gender studies at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where she received a multicultural certificate. At Thomas Jefferson University, Caitlyn studied marriage and family therapy with a specialization in sex therapy. Using a tailored therapy approach for each client, Caitlyn integrates Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. As a marriage and family therapist, Caitlyn works with individuals and couples.
Specialties Include: Women’s Issues & Relationship Concerns.
Caitlyn is on maternity leave until 1/6/25. You can schedule a session for January by going to northstartherapy.info. Caitlyn majored in psychology and minored in women & gender studies at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where she received a multicultural certificate. At Thomas Jefferson University, Caitlyn studied marriage and family therapy with a specialization in sex therapy. Using a tailored therapy approach for each client, Caitlyn integrates Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. As a marriage and family therapist, Caitlyn works with individuals and couples.
I work with autistic individuals and their families as well families who are concerned their child may have autism. Our Illinois location specializes in early diagnostic evaluations for children 14 months to 5 years. In Madison, WI we support diagnostic services for children 14 months to 16 years. Individual, group, and family mental health services in both locations span up to 26 years of age.
I work with autistic individuals and their families as well families who are concerned their child may have autism. Our Illinois location specializes in early diagnostic evaluations for children 14 months to 5 years. In Madison, WI we support diagnostic services for children 14 months to 16 years. Individual, group, and family mental health services in both locations span up to 26 years of age.
I have been providing psychological and behavioral services in the Chicagoland and Grand Rapids, Michigan area for the last 14 years. In session I am empathetic and positive, working collaboratively with each client, in overcoming life challenges. Due to the vast amount of experience I have gained in both psychotherapy as well as behavioral modification, my therapeutic approach is diverse and can be non-directive, guiding the client at their own pace, or directive in nature. My goal is to assist each client to a happier, healthier, productive life, in a safe environment.
I have been providing psychological and behavioral services in the Chicagoland and Grand Rapids, Michigan area for the last 14 years. In session I am empathetic and positive, working collaboratively with each client, in overcoming life challenges. Due to the vast amount of experience I have gained in both psychotherapy as well as behavioral modification, my therapeutic approach is diverse and can be non-directive, guiding the client at their own pace, or directive in nature. My goal is to assist each client to a happier, healthier, productive life, in a safe environment.
Sherly M Daceus
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60618 (Online Only)
Life is sometimes overwhelmingly heavy. The seemingly random moments of increased heart rate and shortness of breath. The feeling of drowning (and sometimes floating) that fogs your mind. The inability to make a clear decision - or just rushing through a decision because you can’t think clearly anyway. The having to backtrack because “Wait..what just happened?” The lack of appetite and sleepless nights. The increased appetite and the deepest sleep after the tears. It's all just exhausting. How much would you treasure having a clear mind again?
Life is sometimes overwhelmingly heavy. The seemingly random moments of increased heart rate and shortness of breath. The feeling of drowning (and sometimes floating) that fogs your mind. The inability to make a clear decision - or just rushing through a decision because you can’t think clearly anyway. The having to backtrack because “Wait..what just happened?” The lack of appetite and sleepless nights. The increased appetite and the deepest sleep after the tears. It's all just exhausting. How much would you treasure having a clear mind again?
I am particularly specialized in supporting individuals with concerns around women’s issues, body image, self-concept, anxiety, and depression. I also have a strong passion for supporting teens and those in their 20s in navigating such formational and transitional years. Believing that we are each intricately and wonderfully made, I truly desire for clients to feel deeply seen and known in our work together.
I am particularly specialized in supporting individuals with concerns around women’s issues, body image, self-concept, anxiety, and depression. I also have a strong passion for supporting teens and those in their 20s in navigating such formational and transitional years. Believing that we are each intricately and wonderfully made, I truly desire for clients to feel deeply seen and known in our work together.
I coach and inspire couples to have a happier marriage. Overcome infidelity, conflict, and making the decision to stay or walk away. I offer packages designed for outcomes. Named top 3 marriage counselor 7 years in a row.
I coach and inspire couples to have a happier marriage. Overcome infidelity, conflict, and making the decision to stay or walk away. I offer packages designed for outcomes. Named top 3 marriage counselor 7 years in a row.
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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.