Female Therapists in Mundelein, IL
Stephanie Ardagh LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Type 73
Verified Verified
Mundelein, IL 60060
North Star Counseling Group was founded on the idea that all people will find themselves in need of guidance and support at some point in their life. Various concerns can lead a person to counseling services. Stephanie Ardagh, LCSW works with children ages 3-18. She is experienced in addressing issues of: self esteem, self injury, body image, school refusal, adjustment to divorce and loss, social skills, and significant behavior disorders. Stephanie sees parents as a valuable resource and ally when working with children. She works well with other providers, such as school personnel, to get to know her clients and their unique needs.
North Star Counseling Group was founded on the idea that all people will find themselves in need of guidance and support at some point in their life. Various concerns can lead a person to counseling services. Stephanie Ardagh, LCSW works with children ages 3-18. She is experienced in addressing issues of: self esteem, self injury, body image, school refusal, adjustment to divorce and loss, social skills, and significant behavior disorders. Stephanie sees parents as a valuable resource and ally when working with children. She works well with other providers, such as school personnel, to get to know her clients and their unique needs.
Everyone needs help navigating life's issues and complexities from time to time. Sometimes these problems can lead to feelings of confusion, depression and anxiety. I want to assist you on your personal journey as you traverse life's challenges and obstacles. I am confident that each of my clients hold the capacity to overcome adversity, effectively communicate, make healthy life choices, and lead happy and productive lives.
Everyone needs help navigating life's issues and complexities from time to time. Sometimes these problems can lead to feelings of confusion, depression and anxiety. I want to assist you on your personal journey as you traverse life's challenges and obstacles. I am confident that each of my clients hold the capacity to overcome adversity, effectively communicate, make healthy life choices, and lead happy and productive lives.
If you have found yourself here, Thank you for your courage. In our quiet moments, we wish for a safe place to explore our darkness to discover our light within. A reduction in anxiety brings peace. Being soulful in humanness is our challenge. Often we find ourselves in confusion with negative voices in our head that pulls at our hearts. No matter what our circumstances, suppression of our true nature will result in anxiety, depression or relationship problems. Circumstances may change or even improve, yet self love eludes us. Acceptance and management of ALL feelings is the way to peace of mind.
If you have found yourself here, Thank you for your courage. In our quiet moments, we wish for a safe place to explore our darkness to discover our light within. A reduction in anxiety brings peace. Being soulful in humanness is our challenge. Often we find ourselves in confusion with negative voices in our head that pulls at our hearts. No matter what our circumstances, suppression of our true nature will result in anxiety, depression or relationship problems. Circumstances may change or even improve, yet self love eludes us. Acceptance and management of ALL feelings is the way to peace of mind.
Therapy services are often sought when one is overwhelmed or desiring more satisfaction in personal and/or professional relationships. I work with individuals, couples and families. Presenting problems may be, but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, interpersonal communication, teen and young adult transitions/stress, parenting, marital discord, divorce/blended families, body image and trauma. My ideal clients come to our sessions with an interest in better understanding themselves and the relationships they are in. It is through their hard work and willingness to trust the process that therapeutic changes are achieved.
Therapy services are often sought when one is overwhelmed or desiring more satisfaction in personal and/or professional relationships. I work with individuals, couples and families. Presenting problems may be, but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, interpersonal communication, teen and young adult transitions/stress, parenting, marital discord, divorce/blended families, body image and trauma. My ideal clients come to our sessions with an interest in better understanding themselves and the relationships they are in. It is through their hard work and willingness to trust the process that therapeutic changes are achieved.
Seeking treatment is a sign of strength. When clients contact me they are looking to get a handle on areas of their life that may be feeling overwhelming. It is not uncommon for those entering therapy to report feelings of anxiety, depression, loss, anger, sadness, fear and disappointment. During times of stress people report experiencing increased fighting with or avoidance of the important people in their lives. Relationships that may be complicated at this time include family, peer, employer, school and significant others. Managing to hold it all together, plan for the future and maintain stability can feel overwhelming.
Seeking treatment is a sign of strength. When clients contact me they are looking to get a handle on areas of their life that may be feeling overwhelming. It is not uncommon for those entering therapy to report feelings of anxiety, depression, loss, anger, sadness, fear and disappointment. During times of stress people report experiencing increased fighting with or avoidance of the important people in their lives. Relationships that may be complicated at this time include family, peer, employer, school and significant others. Managing to hold it all together, plan for the future and maintain stability can feel overwhelming.
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”
Welcome! You've taken a great step by exploring new ways to care for yourself through therapy. Many situations and life circumstances bring people to this space, and I look forward to talking with you more about your story. If you're even wondering if therapy might be right for you, then the answer is yes! Over the years, I've developed a passion for working with young adults and supporting the unique challenges they face today. I've found that many young (and even not-so-young!) adults are dealing with major life transitions, and struggle to navigate those new changes at times. This is where therapy steps in!
Welcome! You've taken a great step by exploring new ways to care for yourself through therapy. Many situations and life circumstances bring people to this space, and I look forward to talking with you more about your story. If you're even wondering if therapy might be right for you, then the answer is yes! Over the years, I've developed a passion for working with young adults and supporting the unique challenges they face today. I've found that many young (and even not-so-young!) adults are dealing with major life transitions, and struggle to navigate those new changes at times. This is where therapy steps in!
I believe therapy is about helping you sort out the problem, rally your strengths, and learn the skills needed to move forward in your life. It can take incredible courage to recognize when help is needed, and then ask for that help. When you know you are ready, I will welcome the opportunity to work with you on your goals in an atmosphere of respect and support. Whether for depression/anxiety, managing stress, coping with loss or trauma, or becoming a more effective worker, partner or parent, you will grow in understanding yourself and meeting your needs.
I believe therapy is about helping you sort out the problem, rally your strengths, and learn the skills needed to move forward in your life. It can take incredible courage to recognize when help is needed, and then ask for that help. When you know you are ready, I will welcome the opportunity to work with you on your goals in an atmosphere of respect and support. Whether for depression/anxiety, managing stress, coping with loss or trauma, or becoming a more effective worker, partner or parent, you will grow in understanding yourself and meeting your needs.
If you are reading this, you have already begun your journey of self-discovery. Engaging in a therapeutic relationship can be an opportunity for change that reduces stress and increases your personal satisfaction. We all experience anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed, loss of motivation or fear of change. How we cope and understand our behaviors greatly impacts how we work through these difficult times. Through the therapeutic relationship I develop with clients, they are able to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and engage in more fulfilling relationships with others.
If you are reading this, you have already begun your journey of self-discovery. Engaging in a therapeutic relationship can be an opportunity for change that reduces stress and increases your personal satisfaction. We all experience anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed, loss of motivation or fear of change. How we cope and understand our behaviors greatly impacts how we work through these difficult times. Through the therapeutic relationship I develop with clients, they are able to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and engage in more fulfilling relationships with others.
Therapy is a brave step towards improving overall wellness. Individuals, couples, and families that are interested in working to increase their well being should read on. If your life has become overwhelming, your relationships difficult to manage, or if you are experiencing less satisfaction at work or home, then therapy may be a positive step to alleviate your current difficulties. Those who want to reduce the pain and frustration associated with depression, anxiety, adjustment to change, self doubt, and anger are appropriate candidates for psychotherapy. Therapy has the potential to improve your quality of life personally and within important relationships.
Therapy is a brave step towards improving overall wellness. Individuals, couples, and families that are interested in working to increase their well being should read on. If your life has become overwhelming, your relationships difficult to manage, or if you are experiencing less satisfaction at work or home, then therapy may be a positive step to alleviate your current difficulties. Those who want to reduce the pain and frustration associated with depression, anxiety, adjustment to change, self doubt, and anger are appropriate candidates for psychotherapy. Therapy has the potential to improve your quality of life personally and within important relationships.
Currently Not Accepting New Clients - Elena Scott
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Mundelein, IL 60060
Life doesn't always go as planned, and asking for help isn't always easy. My goal is to create a supportive environment for you to explore life's challenges. Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse are all manageable, and you don't have to deal with them alone. I work with individuals, couples and families and approach diagnosis and treatment from a collaborative place. In session, I am interactive as I work alongside to you reach your goals. LGBTQ+ ally. I am a CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) and a CCTP (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional). I have completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Life doesn't always go as planned, and asking for help isn't always easy. My goal is to create a supportive environment for you to explore life's challenges. Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse are all manageable, and you don't have to deal with them alone. I work with individuals, couples and families and approach diagnosis and treatment from a collaborative place. In session, I am interactive as I work alongside to you reach your goals. LGBTQ+ ally. I am a CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) and a CCTP (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional). I have completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
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I have worked with a variety of clients and multiple issues. This includes adults, couples, adolescents, children, and families. I have extensive experience with mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, grief, family/relationship issues, and childhood and adolescent disorders. Having worked with a variety of different ethnicities and cultures including LGBTQ, I attempt to bring that cultural sensitivity to my practice. My work with clients includes helping them to identify patterns of problematic thought and behavior, and explore ways these patterns may have developed. My objective is to help clients find ways to enjoy and succeed in their lives.
I have worked with a variety of clients and multiple issues. This includes adults, couples, adolescents, children, and families. I have extensive experience with mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, grief, family/relationship issues, and childhood and adolescent disorders. Having worked with a variety of different ethnicities and cultures including LGBTQ, I attempt to bring that cultural sensitivity to my practice. My work with clients includes helping them to identify patterns of problematic thought and behavior, and explore ways these patterns may have developed. My objective is to help clients find ways to enjoy and succeed in their lives.
Jasmine Tudy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mundelein, IL 60060 (Online Only)
Hello I am Jasmine Tudy, and I want you to know that whatever you are facing is a small fraction of time in this overall blessing of life. No need to fear or think about what others may say, you are in control of designing and bringing about the change you want to see for yourself and your family. Whether it is improving your marriage or relationship, coping with divorce, managing parenting concerns or simply looking to decrease stress, we can figure it out together. Since shifting to a video platform, my clients have expressed that they appreciate the convenience and continue to progress at a faster rate once open to the change.
Hello I am Jasmine Tudy, and I want you to know that whatever you are facing is a small fraction of time in this overall blessing of life. No need to fear or think about what others may say, you are in control of designing and bringing about the change you want to see for yourself and your family. Whether it is improving your marriage or relationship, coping with divorce, managing parenting concerns or simply looking to decrease stress, we can figure it out together. Since shifting to a video platform, my clients have expressed that they appreciate the convenience and continue to progress at a faster rate once open to the change.
The journey of life is not always easy. Personal struggles, relationship challenges, unexpected circumstances, and other obstacles can get in the way of who and where we hope to be. When faced with challenges, the possibility of change can be hard to see, but where there is challenge there is potential: potential for hope, growth, and a more fulfilling life. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, my aim is to meet individuals wherever they are and help guide them in the process towards satisfying change.
The journey of life is not always easy. Personal struggles, relationship challenges, unexpected circumstances, and other obstacles can get in the way of who and where we hope to be. When faced with challenges, the possibility of change can be hard to see, but where there is challenge there is potential: potential for hope, growth, and a more fulfilling life. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, my aim is to meet individuals wherever they are and help guide them in the process towards satisfying change.
Currently providing in-person and/or virtual sessions for all Medicaid and private plans. Have areas of your life become stressful, overwhelming or seemingly unmanageable? Together, we will work together to identify your strengths, barriers, and areas of concern in your life and establish a plan to help you achieve your goals and objectives. Whether you struggle with negative thoughts, stress, mental health symptoms, addiction, feelings of inadequacy or finding balance in your life, I am able to help. Through a specifically tailored approach you will become empowered with the tools and skills needed to progress in life.
Currently providing in-person and/or virtual sessions for all Medicaid and private plans. Have areas of your life become stressful, overwhelming or seemingly unmanageable? Together, we will work together to identify your strengths, barriers, and areas of concern in your life and establish a plan to help you achieve your goals and objectives. Whether you struggle with negative thoughts, stress, mental health symptoms, addiction, feelings of inadequacy or finding balance in your life, I am able to help. Through a specifically tailored approach you will become empowered with the tools and skills needed to progress in life.
Do you need a place where you can speak freely in a supportive, compassionate and caring environment? A place where you can sort out the issues that are making you anxious and depressed? Together we can work to form an interactive, collaborative and trusting relationship to explore the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviors and reduce anxiety and depression.
Do you need a place where you can speak freely in a supportive, compassionate and caring environment? A place where you can sort out the issues that are making you anxious and depressed? Together we can work to form an interactive, collaborative and trusting relationship to explore the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviors and reduce anxiety and depression.
I have over twenty years of experience providing individual, couples, and family therapy. My specialties include depression/mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief and loss, trauma, self-esteem issues, stress and anger management. I also specialize in working with couples and families for issues related to separation/divorce, communication difficulties, conflict resolution, parenting issues and relationship growth and enrichment.
I have over twenty years of experience providing individual, couples, and family therapy. My specialties include depression/mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief and loss, trauma, self-esteem issues, stress and anger management. I also specialize in working with couples and families for issues related to separation/divorce, communication difficulties, conflict resolution, parenting issues and relationship growth and enrichment.
Dr. Benton strives to engage clients in a collaborative therapeutic relationship that is empathic and attuned to their thoughts and feelings. She works to see the world through their lens. In this safe and accepting environment, clients are supported as they begin to explore the reasons that brought them to therapy. Dr. Benton guides clients as they gain insight and awareness to life patterns and themes. She encourages clients to give voice to their thoughts, feelings and reactions in hopes of interrupting painful cycles and creating a greater feeling of freedom, choice, flexibility, and empowerment.
Dr. Benton strives to engage clients in a collaborative therapeutic relationship that is empathic and attuned to their thoughts and feelings. She works to see the world through their lens. In this safe and accepting environment, clients are supported as they begin to explore the reasons that brought them to therapy. Dr. Benton guides clients as they gain insight and awareness to life patterns and themes. She encourages clients to give voice to their thoughts, feelings and reactions in hopes of interrupting painful cycles and creating a greater feeling of freedom, choice, flexibility, and empowerment.
I believe all people can benefit from therapy services at one point or another within their lifetime. Through an integral treatment approach to therapy, utilizing treatments grounded in Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), psychoanalysis and interpersonal principles, I strive to create a safe atmosphere, fostering trust within the therapeutic relationship. Together we will work toward discovering the answers needed for you to get "unstuck" and to move forward in life. I look forward to hearing from you.
I believe all people can benefit from therapy services at one point or another within their lifetime. Through an integral treatment approach to therapy, utilizing treatments grounded in Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), psychoanalysis and interpersonal principles, I strive to create a safe atmosphere, fostering trust within the therapeutic relationship. Together we will work toward discovering the answers needed for you to get "unstuck" and to move forward in life. I look forward to hearing from you.
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor I work with adults and adolescents facing a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, and identity exploration. My approach is based on honoring each person's individual strengths and vulnerabilities.
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor I work with adults and adolescents facing a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, and identity exploration. My approach is based on honoring each person's individual strengths and vulnerabilities.
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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.