Female Therapists in Marion, IL
Change is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone. Life has its hurdles, but I believe everyone holds the potential for healing, growth, and joy. Whether you're facing anxiety, stress, or simply feeling off balance, reaching out is a brave step toward a more empowered you.
Change is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone. Life has its hurdles, but I believe everyone holds the potential for healing, growth, and joy. Whether you're facing anxiety, stress, or simply feeling off balance, reaching out is a brave step toward a more empowered you.
You’re exhausted from carrying so much—old trauma, emotional overwhelm, relationship patterns that feel stuck, or a nervous system that never settles. You want clarity, grounding, and a return to your authentic self. You’re seeking healthier boundaries, deeper connection, and practical tools that truly help. You’re ready for change and want a guide with experience who understands both the inner landscape and the healing power of nature.
You’re exhausted from carrying so much—old trauma, emotional overwhelm, relationship patterns that feel stuck, or a nervous system that never settles. You want clarity, grounding, and a return to your authentic self. You’re seeking healthier boundaries, deeper connection, and practical tools that truly help. You’re ready for change and want a guide with experience who understands both the inner landscape and the healing power of nature.
I offer compassionate, non-judgmental, collaborative therapy to help you achieve your mental health goals. I accept all individuals regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, race, or faith. My extensive experience includes university counseling center, community mental health center, and corrections, providing therapy to diverse clients with various mental health needs. As a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, I learned to overcome many obstacles or limitations and would like to support you in doing the same if that is what is needed.
I offer compassionate, non-judgmental, collaborative therapy to help you achieve your mental health goals. I accept all individuals regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, race, or faith. My extensive experience includes university counseling center, community mental health center, and corrections, providing therapy to diverse clients with various mental health needs. As a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, I learned to overcome many obstacles or limitations and would like to support you in doing the same if that is what is needed.
I support children and families navigating anxiety, depression, and emotional overwhelm. Kids shouldn’t have to face big feelings alone, and I strive to create a warm, safe space where they can express themselves freely. I value each child’s unique strengths and experiences, and I work collaboratively to help them build confidence, develop coping skills, and find a greater sense of balance and emotional well‑being.
I support children and families navigating anxiety, depression, and emotional overwhelm. Kids shouldn’t have to face big feelings alone, and I strive to create a warm, safe space where they can express themselves freely. I value each child’s unique strengths and experiences, and I work collaboratively to help them build confidence, develop coping skills, and find a greater sense of balance and emotional well‑being.
I enjoy working with individuals facing a wide range of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions. I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can work together toward healing, growth, and meaningful change.
I enjoy working with individuals facing a wide range of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions. I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can work together toward healing, growth, and meaningful change.
Life isn’t always easy. Its challenges can deeply affect your relationships, family, parenting, and sense of self, but I believe we all hold the strength to overcome what feels impossible. From pain, growth emerges; from struggle, a clearer path. You already carry the answers and the power to transform even the darkest moments. When life feels heavy and direction seems lost, I offer support to help lift the weight so you can move forward with hope, confidence, and clarity.
Life isn’t always easy. Its challenges can deeply affect your relationships, family, parenting, and sense of self, but I believe we all hold the strength to overcome what feels impossible. From pain, growth emerges; from struggle, a clearer path. You already carry the answers and the power to transform even the darkest moments. When life feels heavy and direction seems lost, I offer support to help lift the weight so you can move forward with hope, confidence, and clarity.
My work centers on helping children, adolescents, and adults who face challenges with anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD, and behavioral disorders such as ADHD and autism. I provide compassionate, individualized support tailored to each person’s unique needs, fostering resilience and emotional well-being. Through a collaborative and empathetic approach, I aim to empower individuals to better understand themselves, build coping strategies, and thrive in their personal and social lives.
My work centers on helping children, adolescents, and adults who face challenges with anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD, and behavioral disorders such as ADHD and autism. I provide compassionate, individualized support tailored to each person’s unique needs, fostering resilience and emotional well-being. Through a collaborative and empathetic approach, I aim to empower individuals to better understand themselves, build coping strategies, and thrive in their personal and social lives.
I am licensed in Illinois and Utah with 6 years of professional work experience in community mental health and substance abuse. While working in community mental health has been a wonderful experience, I decided to move forward in my career and have been in private practice for 6 years now. I have experience in helping clients with a variety of concerns, from coping with addictions to parenting issues. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.
I am licensed in Illinois and Utah with 6 years of professional work experience in community mental health and substance abuse. While working in community mental health has been a wonderful experience, I decided to move forward in my career and have been in private practice for 6 years now. I have experience in helping clients with a variety of concerns, from coping with addictions to parenting issues. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.
My specialty is working with children and adults who feel overwhelmed by behaviors, anxiety, trauma, or emotional challenges they can’t quite name. I focus on helping you learn skills to overall increase functional capacity as well as manage symptoms of your traumas and fears. Whether you're an adult hoping to navigate life's complexities or a child needing a safe space to simply be, I offer support tailored to your needs with compassion and care. Together, we’ll work toward building confidence, resilience, and emotional balance.
My specialty is working with children and adults who feel overwhelmed by behaviors, anxiety, trauma, or emotional challenges they can’t quite name. I focus on helping you learn skills to overall increase functional capacity as well as manage symptoms of your traumas and fears. Whether you're an adult hoping to navigate life's complexities or a child needing a safe space to simply be, I offer support tailored to your needs with compassion and care. Together, we’ll work toward building confidence, resilience, and emotional balance.
I work with teens and adults navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, and the emotional complexity of being human. My style is warm, collaborative, and direct—I believe healing happens in the context of a supportive relationship, and I strive to create a space where you can bring your full self, without pressure or judgment.
I work with teens and adults navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, and the emotional complexity of being human. My style is warm, collaborative, and direct—I believe healing happens in the context of a supportive relationship, and I strive to create a space where you can bring your full self, without pressure or judgment.
Are you feeling stressed, unheard, or unsure if you’re making the right choices? Mother Tree is here to support you. I believe every mother deserves a safe, judgment-free space to feel supported and guided. For children and mothers, I take time to understand their unique needs and perspectives, building trust so we can create meaningful goals and practical solutions that bring relief and growth.
Are you feeling stressed, unheard, or unsure if you’re making the right choices? Mother Tree is here to support you. I believe every mother deserves a safe, judgment-free space to feel supported and guided. For children and mothers, I take time to understand their unique needs and perspectives, building trust so we can create meaningful goals and practical solutions that bring relief and growth.
Life can be tough, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. I work with children, teens, and couples who are ready to overcome challenges and build stronger emotional foundations. Whether it’s a child struggling with big feelings or behaviors, a teen navigating identity, anxiety, or school stress, or a couple feeling stuck in cycles of disconnection, I'm here to help you find a path forward.
Life can be tough, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. I work with children, teens, and couples who are ready to overcome challenges and build stronger emotional foundations. Whether it’s a child struggling with big feelings or behaviors, a teen navigating identity, anxiety, or school stress, or a couple feeling stuck in cycles of disconnection, I'm here to help you find a path forward.
Sometimes in life we struggle with understanding why or how we ended up where we have. I believe that most of us attempt to manage the best we can given our current circumstances, struggles and challenges. Even then life can still seem insurmountable. I want you to know that change is possible, but doing it alone may feel like an added burden. I will work with you collaboratively to navigate the challenges at hand. My goal is to provide an unbiased, welcoming, and therapeutic environment.
Sometimes in life we struggle with understanding why or how we ended up where we have. I believe that most of us attempt to manage the best we can given our current circumstances, struggles and challenges. Even then life can still seem insurmountable. I want you to know that change is possible, but doing it alone may feel like an added burden. I will work with you collaboratively to navigate the challenges at hand. My goal is to provide an unbiased, welcoming, and therapeutic environment.
As an EMDR-trained, trauma-focused therapist, I work with adults navigating the effects of chronic or complex trauma. My clients often seek relief from anxiety, dissociation, low self-worth, or relationship struggles. Together, we focus on building internal safety, emotional regulation, and reclaiming a sense of control by working toward a more authentic, empowered life grounded in self-compassion, healing, and purpose.
As an EMDR-trained, trauma-focused therapist, I work with adults navigating the effects of chronic or complex trauma. My clients often seek relief from anxiety, dissociation, low self-worth, or relationship struggles. Together, we focus on building internal safety, emotional regulation, and reclaiming a sense of control by working toward a more authentic, empowered life grounded in self-compassion, healing, and purpose.
I specialize in supporting people at a crossroad; ready for change, even if unsure where to begin. You might not have all the answers yet, but you know something needs to shift. I offer a space to explore that uncertainty with care and curiosity. Together, we’ll navigate what’s next and build the tools for a more grounded and fulfilling life.
I specialize in supporting people at a crossroad; ready for change, even if unsure where to begin. You might not have all the answers yet, but you know something needs to shift. I offer a space to explore that uncertainty with care and curiosity. Together, we’ll navigate what’s next and build the tools for a more grounded and fulfilling life.
Welcome! Feeling overwhelmed and unsure on where to start? One thing about me, I am passionate about assisting my patients through life transitions and improving their quality of life. I am passionate about working with clients through life transitions and pursuing the journey of self-discovery and purpose in life. I take a person-centered approach to my therapy, meaning assisting you as a partner in identifying and exploring what you want according to your likes, dislikes, and needs in therapy.
Now Offering Walk & Talk Therapy
Welcome! Feeling overwhelmed and unsure on where to start? One thing about me, I am passionate about assisting my patients through life transitions and improving their quality of life. I am passionate about working with clients through life transitions and pursuing the journey of self-discovery and purpose in life. I take a person-centered approach to my therapy, meaning assisting you as a partner in identifying and exploring what you want according to your likes, dislikes, and needs in therapy.
Now Offering Walk & Talk Therapy
Do you feel stuck? Like nothing will ever get better? People tell you to just get over it? It is okay to ask for help and speak to a therapist. I come from a culture that promotes courage, creativity, and communication that has helped me overcome challenges I have experienced. I have seen success with clients experiencing various challenges some of which include: anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief, borderline personality disorder, relationship issues and emotional distress. I focus on specific identified problems and your strengths.
Do you feel stuck? Like nothing will ever get better? People tell you to just get over it? It is okay to ask for help and speak to a therapist. I come from a culture that promotes courage, creativity, and communication that has helped me overcome challenges I have experienced. I have seen success with clients experiencing various challenges some of which include: anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief, borderline personality disorder, relationship issues and emotional distress. I focus on specific identified problems and your strengths.
Are you feeling paralyzed by anxiety or uncertainty? Are you feeling stuck in your daily life? Are you going through a major life transition? Do you want to get to know yourself better, or learn better tools for managing? If this sounds familiar to you, I might be the counselor for you! Many of my clients are people experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and adult ADHD, or those going through grief, stress, or a curveball life has thrown their way.
Are you feeling paralyzed by anxiety or uncertainty? Are you feeling stuck in your daily life? Are you going through a major life transition? Do you want to get to know yourself better, or learn better tools for managing? If this sounds familiar to you, I might be the counselor for you! Many of my clients are people experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and adult ADHD, or those going through grief, stress, or a curveball life has thrown their way.
I specialize in comprehensive psychological evaluations across the lifespan, as well as LGBTQ+ affirming care. For the last 15 years, I've been completing comprehensive evaluations for ADHD, autism, learning differences, and complex diagnostic clarification. For therapy, I really enjoy working with LGBTQ folks and those seeking WPATH letters for gender-affirming medical care.
I also have other counselors and a speech-language pathologist at my practice. We embrace our multi-disciplinary team to ensure that our patients' needs are met.
I specialize in comprehensive psychological evaluations across the lifespan, as well as LGBTQ+ affirming care. For the last 15 years, I've been completing comprehensive evaluations for ADHD, autism, learning differences, and complex diagnostic clarification. For therapy, I really enjoy working with LGBTQ folks and those seeking WPATH letters for gender-affirming medical care.
I also have other counselors and a speech-language pathologist at my practice. We embrace our multi-disciplinary team to ensure that our patients' needs are met.
Breanna Turner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I have a deep commitment to trauma-informed care, supporting individuals across the lifespan who are navigating a wide range of mental health challenges. These include, but are not limited to, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions. I bring a compassionate and integrative approach to therapy, grounded in the belief that healing begins with feeling truly seen, heard, and understood. I tailor my work to each person's unique needs, values, and lived experiences. I prioritize building a genuine therapeutic relationship and creating a safe and affirming environment.
I have a deep commitment to trauma-informed care, supporting individuals across the lifespan who are navigating a wide range of mental health challenges. These include, but are not limited to, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions. I bring a compassionate and integrative approach to therapy, grounded in the belief that healing begins with feeling truly seen, heard, and understood. I tailor my work to each person's unique needs, values, and lived experiences. I prioritize building a genuine therapeutic relationship and creating a safe and affirming environment.
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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.