Female Therapists in Park Ridge, IL

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Caren Jeskey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Healing begins when we are seen and heard, and can finally see & hear ourselves more clearly. Authentically. If you notice persistent negative thoughts, feel anxious when alone and/or with others, find yourself worrying, lack the motivation to accomplish your goals, are not sure what your goals are, and/or often feel frustrated with others, I believe I can help you. You will learn to reduce unnecessary mind chatter and focus on what's truly important to you. I am an active listener who will provide the ear for you to explore your habits, thoughts, and feelings and from there come closer to designing the life you want.
Healing begins when we are seen and heard, and can finally see & hear ourselves more clearly. Authentically. If you notice persistent negative thoughts, feel anxious when alone and/or with others, find yourself worrying, lack the motivation to accomplish your goals, are not sure what your goals are, and/or often feel frustrated with others, I believe I can help you. You will learn to reduce unnecessary mind chatter and focus on what's truly important to you. I am an active listener who will provide the ear for you to explore your habits, thoughts, and feelings and from there come closer to designing the life you want.
(224) 385-1202 View (224) 385-1202
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Mari Richko
Counselor, ND, LCPC, CYI, ABT, PATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Mari Richko is the owner /founder of Center for Authentic Living in Park Ridge IL. a holistic hub for mental health and wellness. She has worked in the holistic health field for 25 years and applies her background in Body Focused Psychotherapy to her work with clients. She is known for treating eating disorders, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, spiritual transformation and transitions. She incorporates mindfulness, body mind acupressure, shiatsu, nervous system work, IFS( Internal Family Systems), and Traditional Chinese Medicine to facilitate a conscious connection with our inner experience, a place of curiosity and healing.
Mari Richko is the owner /founder of Center for Authentic Living in Park Ridge IL. a holistic hub for mental health and wellness. She has worked in the holistic health field for 25 years and applies her background in Body Focused Psychotherapy to her work with clients. She is known for treating eating disorders, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, spiritual transformation and transitions. She incorporates mindfulness, body mind acupressure, shiatsu, nervous system work, IFS( Internal Family Systems), and Traditional Chinese Medicine to facilitate a conscious connection with our inner experience, a place of curiosity and healing.
(847) 892-4865 View (847) 892-4865
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Center for Relationship Health, The Juniper Center
Psychologist, PsyD, CSADC, BCETS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Life gets complicated. You have been trying all that you know how to do to make things better for yourself or for someone you love but have run out of energy, ideas or both. You may have a relationship with someone you love but just can't seem to get along. You may be a parent trying to best figure out how to help a child or teen who is having problems. You may feel burdened by sadness, fear or stress.Or, perhaps you have old wounds that seem to keep interfering with you creating the life you want.
Life gets complicated. You have been trying all that you know how to do to make things better for yourself or for someone you love but have run out of energy, ideas or both. You may have a relationship with someone you love but just can't seem to get along. You may be a parent trying to best figure out how to help a child or teen who is having problems. You may feel burdened by sadness, fear or stress.Or, perhaps you have old wounds that seem to keep interfering with you creating the life you want.
(847) 920-7884 x1 View (847) 920-7884 x1
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Elizabeth Hutchinson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
In therapy, I use a holistic, empathetic and non-judgmental approach. I also focus on relationship building and trust to create a setting in which clients can work towards their goals and progress. My key areas of clinical experience include anxiety and depression, coping with trauma and abuse, anger issues, crisis intervention, drug and alcohol use, self-injurious behavior, sexual identity, body image/eating disorders, life transitions, and concerns related to outside stressors such as work, relationships or school. For five years, I have worked as a school-based counselor providing counseling to adolescents.
In therapy, I use a holistic, empathetic and non-judgmental approach. I also focus on relationship building and trust to create a setting in which clients can work towards their goals and progress. My key areas of clinical experience include anxiety and depression, coping with trauma and abuse, anger issues, crisis intervention, drug and alcohol use, self-injurious behavior, sexual identity, body image/eating disorders, life transitions, and concerns related to outside stressors such as work, relationships or school. For five years, I have worked as a school-based counselor providing counseling to adolescents.
(224) 487-8158 View (224) 487-8158
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Analeise Parchen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I am Analeise, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working in the NW side of Chicago where I offer individual and family therapy. I chiefly use Strengths Based, Client-Driven, and Person-Centered therapy. We are the experts on ourselves, even when thinking that conditions inside or outside of us are running the show. We have an innate drive to heal and grow. Therapy is designed to connect us with the truest expression of ourselves, not driven by anxiety or reactivity. It is a relief to know this is possible to access our best self; as a partner, parent, family member, or co-worker.
Hello! I am Analeise, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working in the NW side of Chicago where I offer individual and family therapy. I chiefly use Strengths Based, Client-Driven, and Person-Centered therapy. We are the experts on ourselves, even when thinking that conditions inside or outside of us are running the show. We have an innate drive to heal and grow. Therapy is designed to connect us with the truest expression of ourselves, not driven by anxiety or reactivity. It is a relief to know this is possible to access our best self; as a partner, parent, family member, or co-worker.
(773) 832-5650 View (773) 832-5650
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Roberta A Barker
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
(847) 416-6658 View (847) 416-6658
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Ashley Hodges
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
You feel stuck and you don't know what to do next in your life. It feels as if you haven't been happy for a long time. You're supposed to have life, work, school, and relationships figured out, but you feel far from it. You feel like you're in a rut and hope you can climb your way out. It's hard to find footing when you feel lost and you don't know where to turn next.
You feel stuck and you don't know what to do next in your life. It feels as if you haven't been happy for a long time. You're supposed to have life, work, school, and relationships figured out, but you feel far from it. You feel like you're in a rut and hope you can climb your way out. It's hard to find footing when you feel lost and you don't know where to turn next.
(224) 267-9061 View (224) 267-9061
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Clark Marie Finkelstein
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
I look forward to working with adolescents and adults seeking positive life changes and support through a somatic therapeutic approach. I work from a trauma-informed lens and support clients with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more. With an openness to the process and willingness to do the work, I can help clients feel more connected to their whole selves providing a lasting impact. My clients find support in processing their emotions and learning personalized coping skills that they can utilize daily to work through life's ups and downs.
I look forward to working with adolescents and adults seeking positive life changes and support through a somatic therapeutic approach. I work from a trauma-informed lens and support clients with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more. With an openness to the process and willingness to do the work, I can help clients feel more connected to their whole selves providing a lasting impact. My clients find support in processing their emotions and learning personalized coping skills that they can utilize daily to work through life's ups and downs.
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Lindsay Recsetar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with families, teenagers, young adults, adults, and couples. I support clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transitions, sexual orientation and gender identity, family concerns, school stress, or traumatic experiences.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with families, teenagers, young adults, adults, and couples. I support clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transitions, sexual orientation and gender identity, family concerns, school stress, or traumatic experiences.
(847) 925-7158 x405 View (847) 925-7158 x405
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Linda Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Hello and congratulations on taking this step towards building the best version of you. I am a licensed clinical social worker with nearly 30 years of experience in mental health and crisis intervention. I build trusting relationships with clients through empathy, acceptance, skill building, and humor.
Hello and congratulations on taking this step towards building the best version of you. I am a licensed clinical social worker with nearly 30 years of experience in mental health and crisis intervention. I build trusting relationships with clients through empathy, acceptance, skill building, and humor.
(847) 807-3982 View (847) 807-3982
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Center for Behavioral Health & Wellness,LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
All services will be provided via Teletherapy and phone sessions due to COVID-19 pandemic. All sessions are conducted via a confidential telehealth platform.
All services will be provided via Teletherapy and phone sessions due to COVID-19 pandemic. All sessions are conducted via a confidential telehealth platform.
(847) 868-3916 x3 View (847) 868-3916 x3
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Nicole Patterson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
“Everyone has gone through something and you may even be going through something right now, which is what probably led you here. My goal is to help you strive to be your best self and feel confident in navigating whatever challenges life may bring. I won’t lie, some sessions may be challenging. Emotions, and life, can be hard sometimes; They can be difficult to navigate, but one thing I do know is that you won’t be alone! I’m here to help you through it."
“Everyone has gone through something and you may even be going through something right now, which is what probably led you here. My goal is to help you strive to be your best self and feel confident in navigating whatever challenges life may bring. I won’t lie, some sessions may be challenging. Emotions, and life, can be hard sometimes; They can be difficult to navigate, but one thing I do know is that you won’t be alone! I’m here to help you through it."
(847) 916-7803 View (847) 916-7803
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Micayla Mercy Paterno
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
In a world filled with uncertainty and constant change, we often struggle to find peace and stability. Having a refuge to depend on is one way we can feel some sense of relief. I believe that the process of healing is not meant to be easy, and encourage clients to ease out of their comfort zone with the help of a guide.
In a world filled with uncertainty and constant change, we often struggle to find peace and stability. Having a refuge to depend on is one way we can feel some sense of relief. I believe that the process of healing is not meant to be easy, and encourage clients to ease out of their comfort zone with the help of a guide.
(847) 961-2413 x3 View (847) 961-2413 x3
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Nicole Patterson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Waitlist for new clients
I provide specialized interventions for clients struggling with a variety of challenges including peer relationships, mood, and career changes. My clinical focus is working with individuals with anxiety and ADHD. Through a warm and collaborative approach, I address unique concerns and support you or your child in learning skills to better function in day-to-day life, building peer relationships, gaining confidence, and overcoming challenges.
I provide specialized interventions for clients struggling with a variety of challenges including peer relationships, mood, and career changes. My clinical focus is working with individuals with anxiety and ADHD. Through a warm and collaborative approach, I address unique concerns and support you or your child in learning skills to better function in day-to-day life, building peer relationships, gaining confidence, and overcoming challenges.
(224) 808-3368 View (224) 808-3368
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Julia Matson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
I believe that as we connect and attune to our inner wisdom and intuition, our path becomes clearer, we nourish and clarify our gifts, and we find the courage and compassion to show up as our genuine selves. We have many storytellers- our heart, our mind, our body, our spirit. Often through our upbringing and life experiences we learn to ignore or shut down those storytellers in order to survive.
I believe that as we connect and attune to our inner wisdom and intuition, our path becomes clearer, we nourish and clarify our gifts, and we find the courage and compassion to show up as our genuine selves. We have many storytellers- our heart, our mind, our body, our spirit. Often through our upbringing and life experiences we learn to ignore or shut down those storytellers in order to survive.
(224) 576-0073 View (224) 576-0073
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Anita Groll
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor providing individual, couple, and family therapy in the Northwest Suburbs. I have over 20 years of counseling experience with children, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, attachment, ADHD, infertility, grief and loss, dating, relationships, women's issues, aging, and trauma.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor providing individual, couple, and family therapy in the Northwest Suburbs. I have over 20 years of counseling experience with children, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, attachment, ADHD, infertility, grief and loss, dating, relationships, women's issues, aging, and trauma.
(708) 740-4006 View (708) 740-4006
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Denea N Bialeschki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
I have experience working with children, teenagers and adults who are dealing with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I also have extensive experience with neurodivergent individuals to assist in acquiring socialization, communication, and coping skills by using sessions to learn and apply strategies in their daily living and social interactions.
I have experience working with children, teenagers and adults who are dealing with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I also have extensive experience with neurodivergent individuals to assist in acquiring socialization, communication, and coping skills by using sessions to learn and apply strategies in their daily living and social interactions.
(773) 322-1058 View (773) 322-1058
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Margaret Silberman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Is your child having difficulty in school? Do you feel that he/she is not trying hard enough? Or do you feel that the school is not providing enough effective support? Perhaps there is a different problem interfering with learning. We can complete a comprehensive assessment of your child's strengths and weaknesses and provide recommendations to enhance his/her learning.
Is your child having difficulty in school? Do you feel that he/she is not trying hard enough? Or do you feel that the school is not providing enough effective support? Perhaps there is a different problem interfering with learning. We can complete a comprehensive assessment of your child's strengths and weaknesses and provide recommendations to enhance his/her learning.
(773) 915-0031 View (773) 915-0031
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Jen Haughey
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
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.
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.
(847) 986-5210 View (847) 986-5210
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Tina Adenuga
Pre-Licensed Professional, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Tina Adenuga is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Illinois. She earned her certificate as a PMHNP from the University of Cincinnati Ohio. Prior to pursuing her PMHNP, she earned her Bachelor's in Nursing Science from Purdue University Calumet, and received both a Master's in Nursing Science and Master's of Public Health from Grand Canyon University Arizona. As a nurse, Tina has worked with clients of various age-ranges and behavioral health backgrounds. Her interest lies in helping clients improve their quality of life so they can live to their fullest potential.
Tina Adenuga is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Illinois. She earned her certificate as a PMHNP from the University of Cincinnati Ohio. Prior to pursuing her PMHNP, she earned her Bachelor's in Nursing Science from Purdue University Calumet, and received both a Master's in Nursing Science and Master's of Public Health from Grand Canyon University Arizona. As a nurse, Tina has worked with clients of various age-ranges and behavioral health backgrounds. Her interest lies in helping clients improve their quality of life so they can live to their fullest potential.
(847) 744-9292 View (847) 744-9292
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.