Female Therapists in Maryville, IL
Helping others find peace, healing and empowerment is the center of my work as a therapist. Drawing from several theoretical approaches, I have helped individuals work through trauma, family conflict, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. I offer a safe place to help individuals heal past wounds, improve relationships and restore balance.
Helping others find peace, healing and empowerment is the center of my work as a therapist. Drawing from several theoretical approaches, I have helped individuals work through trauma, family conflict, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. I offer a safe place to help individuals heal past wounds, improve relationships and restore balance.
Lisa is a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families heal from trauma, navigate relationship challenges, and break free from emotional patterns that no longer serve them. With a deep understanding of how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape present struggles, she helps clients uncover the root causes of their pain, process difficult emotions, and build resilience. Lisa doesn’t just address symptoms—she digs deep to help clients explore the beliefs, behaviors, and emotional wounds that continue to impact their lives, guiding them toward meaningful, lasting change.
Lisa is a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families heal from trauma, navigate relationship challenges, and break free from emotional patterns that no longer serve them. With a deep understanding of how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape present struggles, she helps clients uncover the root causes of their pain, process difficult emotions, and build resilience. Lisa doesn’t just address symptoms—she digs deep to help clients explore the beliefs, behaviors, and emotional wounds that continue to impact their lives, guiding them toward meaningful, lasting change.
Welcome. You have decided to take one step closer towards making some positive changes in your life. We can work together to manage the difficult challenges that prevent you from leading a more satisfying life. As a solution focused therapist, I utilize a cognitive-behavioral approach to identify problematic behaviors and thought patterns and to develop new strategies of coping. Therapy can produce long lasting benefits for challenges and open the door to a more productive life. Therapy is beneficial for sudden changes, such as death of a loved one, divorce, stress management, and work transitions.
Welcome. You have decided to take one step closer towards making some positive changes in your life. We can work together to manage the difficult challenges that prevent you from leading a more satisfying life. As a solution focused therapist, I utilize a cognitive-behavioral approach to identify problematic behaviors and thought patterns and to develop new strategies of coping. Therapy can produce long lasting benefits for challenges and open the door to a more productive life. Therapy is beneficial for sudden changes, such as death of a loved one, divorce, stress management, and work transitions.
Kathryn Schiber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Maryville, IL 62062
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in supporting those who face emotional challenges, lingering unresolved trauma, and strained relationship dynamics. I believe in the importance of identifying and processing core issues, as these core beliefs can often prevent us from finding long-lasting growth and change. I also stress the importance of learning and establishing appropriate boundaries. My passion involves working with individuals, couples, and families who are ready to embrace change and who are ready to invest in the hard work necessary for that meaningful change.
I specialize in supporting those who face emotional challenges, lingering unresolved trauma, and strained relationship dynamics. I believe in the importance of identifying and processing core issues, as these core beliefs can often prevent us from finding long-lasting growth and change. I also stress the importance of learning and establishing appropriate boundaries. My passion involves working with individuals, couples, and families who are ready to embrace change and who are ready to invest in the hard work necessary for that meaningful change.
Greetings! I'm Jessica Potter, a licensed master social worker dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to emotional well-being. I understand that seeking therapy can be a big step, and I strive to create a warm, welcoming environment where you can feel safe to explore your thoughts and feelings.
Greetings! I'm Jessica Potter, a licensed master social worker dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to emotional well-being. I understand that seeking therapy can be a big step, and I strive to create a warm, welcoming environment where you can feel safe to explore your thoughts and feelings.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Together, we’ll create a safe space for you to face and process all the emotions and beliefs that have held you back. We will go deep, into the darkness, into the fear until you find what's on the other side - healing, peace, and truth. My goal is to guide and empower you through evidence-based personalized care, helping you build resilience, find balance, and reclaim your sense of well-being. Healing is not only possible—it’s within your reach.
It is okay to be human. To be human is to fully feel. The real rebellion is self-compassion.
"What we resist, persists" - Carl Jung
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Together, we’ll create a safe space for you to face and process all the emotions and beliefs that have held you back. We will go deep, into the darkness, into the fear until you find what's on the other side - healing, peace, and truth. My goal is to guide and empower you through evidence-based personalized care, helping you build resilience, find balance, and reclaim your sense of well-being. Healing is not only possible—it’s within your reach.
It is okay to be human. To be human is to fully feel. The real rebellion is self-compassion.
"What we resist, persists" - Carl Jung
Your story is as unique as you are, and there is no one-size fits all approach to therapy. For that reason, I believe it is important to build a strong therapeutic relationship where you feel comfortable sharing your story with me. In doing so, we can work together to develop strategies that will allow you to address the root causes of your difficulties, manage strong negative emotions, and build meaningful social connections with others.
Your story is as unique as you are, and there is no one-size fits all approach to therapy. For that reason, I believe it is important to build a strong therapeutic relationship where you feel comfortable sharing your story with me. In doing so, we can work together to develop strategies that will allow you to address the root causes of your difficulties, manage strong negative emotions, and build meaningful social connections with others.
Kathrin Alexandra Simac
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Maryville, IL 62062
Life can be difficult and hard to navigate, but I believe that we all have the strength and resilience to grow, change, and live a more fulfilling life. As a therapist, I believe that the self- work you do will echo throughout every part of your life. I meet people where they are and walk alongside them to where they want to be. It is important for me to create a space for you to feel comfortable, and open. My goals are to help you reach your goals in a supportive, empathic and compassionate space where you feel safe.
Life can be difficult and hard to navigate, but I believe that we all have the strength and resilience to grow, change, and live a more fulfilling life. As a therapist, I believe that the self- work you do will echo throughout every part of your life. I meet people where they are and walk alongside them to where they want to be. It is important for me to create a space for you to feel comfortable, and open. My goals are to help you reach your goals in a supportive, empathic and compassionate space where you feel safe.
Asking for help can feel very intimidating especially when it comes to your mental health. My clinical focus centers around helping individuals heal and process what they are going through and what they have been through. Counseling is a safe, nonjudgemental space to start your mental health healing process.
Asking for help can feel very intimidating especially when it comes to your mental health. My clinical focus centers around helping individuals heal and process what they are going through and what they have been through. Counseling is a safe, nonjudgemental space to start your mental health healing process.
Thanks for taking time to invest in your mental health. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, borderline personality disorder, or psychosis I would love to join you on your journey to an improved wellbeing. I take a holistic approach to working with my clients and help them identify and utilize tools they already have as well as new, evidence-based interventions. I work with all ages, couples and families. I have four years experience in community mental health working with a wide range of diagnoses and populations. Feel free to explore my profile and reach out to schedule an initial consultation.
Thanks for taking time to invest in your mental health. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, borderline personality disorder, or psychosis I would love to join you on your journey to an improved wellbeing. I take a holistic approach to working with my clients and help them identify and utilize tools they already have as well as new, evidence-based interventions. I work with all ages, couples and families. I have four years experience in community mental health working with a wide range of diagnoses and populations. Feel free to explore my profile and reach out to schedule an initial consultation.
As a therapist, I strive to meet my clients where they're at and increase their self-awareness, which in turn helps them understand their thoughts and feelings in relation to the problems at hand. I realize that my clients are the experts in their own life experiences, therefore, utilize an individualistic approach in working alongside them in efforts to restore emotional balance.
As a therapist, I strive to meet my clients where they're at and increase their self-awareness, which in turn helps them understand their thoughts and feelings in relation to the problems at hand. I realize that my clients are the experts in their own life experiences, therefore, utilize an individualistic approach in working alongside them in efforts to restore emotional balance.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Addiction Counselor with 28 years of experience working with individuals at all levels of care. Most of this experience has been with Adults experiencing depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, grief and loss, chemical addictions and codependency. I use an integrative approach which is centered upon the unique strengths and needs of each individual.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Addiction Counselor with 28 years of experience working with individuals at all levels of care. Most of this experience has been with Adults experiencing depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, grief and loss, chemical addictions and codependency. I use an integrative approach which is centered upon the unique strengths and needs of each individual.
Therapy that meets you where you are and helps you get where you want to go.
I believe therapy starts with a safe, non-judgmental space and clear, compassionate communication. Since 2009, I've helped adults navigate life changes, build self-advocacy, and strengthen relationships.
My practice is inclusive & welcoming to all sexual identities, & relationship styles. I’m sex-positive, kink- & poly-friendly, & LGBTQIA+ affirming, with specialized experience supporting people with disabilities & Veterans.
Therapy that meets you where you are and helps you get where you want to go.
I believe therapy starts with a safe, non-judgmental space and clear, compassionate communication. Since 2009, I've helped adults navigate life changes, build self-advocacy, and strengthen relationships.
My practice is inclusive & welcoming to all sexual identities, & relationship styles. I’m sex-positive, kink- & poly-friendly, & LGBTQIA+ affirming, with specialized experience supporting people with disabilities & Veterans.
My name is Marjorie Garcia, I am a licensed clinical professional counselor, and I enjoy working with individuals and their families seeking help with present day or past issues that seem to be affecting their everyday life. I fully believe as a therapist using compassion and understanding can help clients gain confidence in themselves to achieve their goals. If I am a good fit as your therapist, I would like to walk alongside you on your journey for positive change to help you achieve those goals despite the current challenges you face.
My name is Marjorie Garcia, I am a licensed clinical professional counselor, and I enjoy working with individuals and their families seeking help with present day or past issues that seem to be affecting their everyday life. I fully believe as a therapist using compassion and understanding can help clients gain confidence in themselves to achieve their goals. If I am a good fit as your therapist, I would like to walk alongside you on your journey for positive change to help you achieve those goals despite the current challenges you face.
Looking for clients that want to reach their potential to live their best life. Working towards physical, psychological and spiritual wellness. Be the change you want to see in the world ! An added feature is Benji the therapy dog. Benji is a certified therapy dog and can attend counseling sessions and provide comfort. This can be included at the request of client. I accept most major insurances.
Looking for clients that want to reach their potential to live their best life. Working towards physical, psychological and spiritual wellness. Be the change you want to see in the world ! An added feature is Benji the therapy dog. Benji is a certified therapy dog and can attend counseling sessions and provide comfort. This can be included at the request of client. I accept most major insurances.
Marlena Wisnasky
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
3 Endorsed
Maryville, IL 62062
Waitlist for new clients
Everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and treated with dignity. I strive to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can share your story openly. I believe that counseling is not just a process but a journey—one where meaningful change can unfold at your own pace. Choosing counseling shows remarkable resilience by seeking help despite the challenges you may be facing. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples experiencing deep pain from past trauma, struggling with attachment issues, navigating significant life transitions, or feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, or depression.
Everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and treated with dignity. I strive to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can share your story openly. I believe that counseling is not just a process but a journey—one where meaningful change can unfold at your own pace. Choosing counseling shows remarkable resilience by seeking help despite the challenges you may be facing. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples experiencing deep pain from past trauma, struggling with attachment issues, navigating significant life transitions, or feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, or depression.
Are you feeling like something is missing in your life? Do you wish you could have your life back the way it used to be? Or maybe it has never been what you would like it to be. It could be related to relationships, work, family, or even nothing that you can identify at all. Ignoring the problem is not the answer even though it seems easier. You may want a "quick fix" but there is no replacement for really working through the issues in our lives and getting to a better place. Basically...how you got where you are and where to go from here. It is a big step. That's the kind of "fix" that lasts a lifetime.
Are you feeling like something is missing in your life? Do you wish you could have your life back the way it used to be? Or maybe it has never been what you would like it to be. It could be related to relationships, work, family, or even nothing that you can identify at all. Ignoring the problem is not the answer even though it seems easier. You may want a "quick fix" but there is no replacement for really working through the issues in our lives and getting to a better place. Basically...how you got where you are and where to go from here. It is a big step. That's the kind of "fix" that lasts a lifetime.
Throughout my clinical experience, I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of areas including anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, anger management, trauma, stress management, and parenting. My preferred treatment modalities include Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, and Trauma Focused-CBT.
Throughout my clinical experience, I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of areas including anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, anger management, trauma, stress management, and parenting. My preferred treatment modalities include Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, and Trauma Focused-CBT.
Kathleen J. Wallace
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-Mo, LCPC-Il
Maryville, IL 62062
Waitlist for new clients
I find it a joy to come alongside parents during times of challenge for their children.
I listen well to hear where my adult clients have been feeling stuck and encourage them to turn towards hope and renew their faith finding motivational cues. I believe we are capable of restoring peace emotionally and spiritually. I like using nature and activities in counseling along with art to help clients process their stories. I have over 20 yrs of experience working with families also as a coach, teacher, and youth group leader. We have raised 2 children and had a foster teen son. I am skilled in interpersonal process therapy.
I find it a joy to come alongside parents during times of challenge for their children.
I listen well to hear where my adult clients have been feeling stuck and encourage them to turn towards hope and renew their faith finding motivational cues. I believe we are capable of restoring peace emotionally and spiritually. I like using nature and activities in counseling along with art to help clients process their stories. I have over 20 yrs of experience working with families also as a coach, teacher, and youth group leader. We have raised 2 children and had a foster teen son. I am skilled in interpersonal process therapy.
I work with clients to define goals to work on in counseling, and to work to reinforce strengths clients already have within themselves and foster new strengths to help clients achieve their goals. I tailor clinical therapy approaches depending on the unique and specific needs of each individual. I have experience working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem issues, attachment/codependency, stress management, grief, and military/Veteran issues.
I work with clients to define goals to work on in counseling, and to work to reinforce strengths clients already have within themselves and foster new strengths to help clients achieve their goals. I tailor clinical therapy approaches depending on the unique and specific needs of each individual. I have experience working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem issues, attachment/codependency, stress management, grief, and military/Veteran issues.
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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.