Female Therapists in Park Ridge, IL
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Nancy L Vogg
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
We now offer a Male/
Female
Team option to provide a sense of evenness throughout This approach offers both sides of the communication gap.
I AM NOW OFFERING SECURE TELEPHONIC COUNSELING DURING THIS CRISIS. I provide positive and action oriented, directive therapy to help you through depression, anxiety, relationship,and school and work issues. Treatment is focused on achieving goals-emotional, spiritual and physical to live an abundant life. Life does not have to be hard! I am an advocate of positive psychology and the Law of Attraction--there is no upside to negativity, I help my clients get back on a positive path.

Samantha Veronica Nguyen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I obtained my two Master degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Forensic Mental Health Leadership from Adler University in Chicago, Illinois. I also completed my internship training with the YWCA Evanston/Northshore, Unaccompanied Children at Heartland Alliance, and Tuesday’s Child working primarily with children, adolescents, their parents, and
women
. These internships have made me multiculturally competant and aware. Social justice is a term she does not take lightly and incorporates with each client. As an Adlerian alumni, being a social justice practitioner is a must.
Not accepting new clients

Jen Schroeder
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I work with individuals across the lifespan however my specialties are working with
women
and health care/mental health professionals. My Ideal clients are interested in deeper, longer-term work, and are open to emotional exploration and mind-body approaches. My areas of specialization include complex issues related to trauma, abuse or neglect, grief, loss, separation, life transition, relationship difficulties, dissociation, emotional regulation, sexuality, body image concerns, and fertility issues. I also have significant experience working with cancer survivors and their families as well as in the area of relational violence.
Not accepting new clients

Peggy Healy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have a strong background working with
women
and families during the childbearing years, which is a time that brings great change for everyone.
Life brings many changes, and sometimes these changes can throw us off track. It helps to talk with someone who is objective in order to gain perspective, sort through what is confusing, and identify new ways of thinking, feeling and behaving. Are you struggling to cope with stress, life change, sadness or depression, loss, relationship issues or other such challenges? Would you like to break old habits and learn new ways to cope? I can be your co-pilot.

Carly Lynn Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I utilize several approaches to best meet the goals of my clients, including a strong focus on Person-Centered, CBT, and DBT approaches. My goal is to build a strong therapeutic relationship with a foundation of trust. I believe in guiding my clients at a pace that you’re comfortable with to get you where you want to be.

Meghan Rivard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You are not broken. You feel tired, frustrated, sad, and overwhelmed. Life didn’t come with an instruction manual and you’ve done your very best to make it work. Relationships feel lonely and impossible. The job feels unsatisfying and a waste of your time and talents. The road ahead feels uncertain. I work with you to unpack and examine the challenges you face in life, work, or love so that you can live your life with peace, grace, and deeper meaning.

Julie A Doherty
Counselor, MA, LCPC, ACHt, Coach
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you have trouble staying focused, concentrating, functioning normally? Most people that seek out my expertise do because they're either in crisis or struggling, and within a few sessions, they are feeling more in control, more peaceful, and more aware of their capabilities to manage their lives and relationships better.

Mary-Morag Sutherland
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Sometimes life's problems can seem overwhelming, or make us feel stuck in place. I would enjoy helping you find a way beyond whatever is holding you back. Even as losses seem to block or narrow our paths forward, I have to believe that exciting challenges and possibilities continue to draw us onward, if we can hold fast to the notion that we humans, working together, are forever capable of growth and change. I can especially help you with aging, transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, and religious/existential issues, as well as affirmative approaches to LGBTQI+ concerns.

Stephanie A Rialmo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe that as individuals, our journeys are vastly unique, but we aren’t so different. We all deserve to experience our emotions and heal from our past, present, and for our future. Whether you’re seeking services to find possible solutions to a past or current issue, a space where you can untangle behaviors or thoughts without judgment, or a place to continue your journey of self discovery, I am here to provide you with guidance and support. My passion is to provide individuals with opportunities to grow in a safe and validating environment while using integrative therapeutic approaches, a holistic lense, and authenticity.

Margaret A Grau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Issues that I frequently address include life transitions, trauma and loss,
women
's issues, learning disabilities, giftedness, and relationship difficulties.
• COVID-19 UPDATE: http://margaretgrau.net/covid/ • I help people to discover the best within themselves, and to use their strengths to overcome internal and external obstacles to success. I am interested in working with a wide range of clients and concerns. My approach is to work collaboratively to resolve conflicts that may be impeding your progress.

Jen Haughey
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you facing challenges with relationships, a life or career transition, finding work/life balance or managing your stress? Do you feel disconnected or "off-track" from who you want to be in your life and relationships? Perhaps you feel ready to make a change. I can help you get started. Call now or use this secure form to reach out: https://www.empathic.com/cp/client/register?clinic=451.
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Carolyn Schaefer Placko
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with a variety of mood (depression and bipolar), anxiety (phobias and panic) and adjustment disorders as well as the impact medical and psychiatric conditions can have on one's life and family. I enjoy helping people get to the other side of life transitions, like healing from divorce, changing jobs or careers, or caregiving stress. And for people already recovering from addiction (yours or someone else's), I bring a deep understanding of 12 Step recovery to the therapeutic experience.

Danielle Nowlan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you find yourself thinking about food 24/7, shaming your body, and obsessing about exercise? If so, there is a way out. I will help you explore how rigid beliefs about food and body shape/size are preventing you from living the life you truly desire. Through a warm and exploratory approach, we will work together to challenge ways of thinking and coping that no longer serve you, develop new skills, and move toward greater peace with food and your body.

Nora Sapieka
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I am the sole clinician at Guided Solutions Counseling, providing mental health care specializing in social emotional issues of children & parents. Attention deficit, anxiety, depression, relational issues and academic struggles are some of the areas of concern with which I can help, including making potential recommendations to your child's school on how to best support them. With a solution focused counseling model, I will work with you to develop a treatment plan and enact a problem solving design. I believe in a relational approach, with client and counselor working together to find the most appropriate and effective solutions.
Not accepting new clients

Terri N Schmidt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEAP
Verified
Verified
The past two years have been difficult and confusing. Sorting out new priorities can be confusing, and may be a source of stress for you and possibly your partner as well. An outside perspective can help with solutions. I specialize in relationships and stress management ( they sometimes go together!). Cognitive therapy plus the Gottman method of couple therapy will help you remember why you fell in love. Life doesn't have to be so hard!

Willoughby Center for Behavioral Health LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
The Willoughby Center focuses on the use of empirically supported therapeutic treatment options geared towards increasing a client's psychological flexibility, stress management skills, and overall functionality. Therapy consists of a collaborative and individualized approach, allowing rapport to blossom and work towards the clients chosen values to achieve a life worth living. Our center provides a variety of behaviorally focused, client-centered approaches to help clients effectively cope with life's challenges and struggles to start living not just surviving.

Cheryl Ramos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CADC, CODP I, NCC
Verified
Verified
Cheryl meets with all clients in order to develop a sense of their goals and what they want to accomplish in therapy. She will then work with clients to develop a treatment route and to learn more about them. She works with clients that struggle with addictions, co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, bi-polar, dissociative disorder, developing boundaries, and developing their self esteem.

Tatiana Vukotic
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I specialize in working with relationship concerns,
women
's health issues (perinatal & postpartum concerns, and perinatal loss), grief/loss, acute trauma, PTSD, acculturation and/or immigration issues.
It takes a great deal of courage to share your experiences with someone, and I am honored to walk this journey with you! Together we can explore how current (and past) stressors and uncertainties may be impacting your lived experience. I aim to co-create an open and warm therapeutic space of collaboration where we can unfold your experiences and culture while strengthening insight, healthy coping skills, and self-compassion. In this process we can explore a holistic understanding of your self in the context of your relationships and the world. I offer easy-to-use, HIPAA-compliant TeleHealth/teletherapy services.
Waitlist for new clients

Roberta A Barker
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I think of myself as someone you can trust and collaborate with, someone who brings a fresh perspective. My priority is to be attentive, to listen and to understand what is important to you. I want you to be comfortable discussing whatever is on your mind--stress and discomfort, worry, anxiety, difficult relationships or simply overall personal growth. My goals are to minimize discomfort, promote healing and health, increase understanding of yourself and others, assist you in finding ways to create and maintain rewarding relationships and to help you build greater comfort, effectiveness and meaning into your daily living.

Kelly M McCradic
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified
Verified
I utilize an integrated eclectic approach that tailors to the needs of each client. I support clients seeking to learn skills to develop inner strength, find self-awareness, and improve mindfulness. We will collaborate on techniques and treatment goals that allow you the freedom to begin the healing process of the body, mind, spirit, and recovery. As a veteran, I also provide support to veterans and first responders. In my experience with addiction, trauma, PTSD, and eating disorders, I find that encompassing acceptance, compassion, and autonomy brings healing and improves the quality of life.
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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.