Female Therapists in Pekin, IL
Gelana McCloud
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Pekin, IL 61554
Accepting New Clients. In-Person and Telehealth. People who are the most successful working with me often feel overwhelmed, angry, depressed, anxious, or can't focus. They may feel they are overly emotional, extra sensitive or emotionally broken, and be of any age. People working with me feel they are having difficulty functioning in day to day life, feel overwhelmed, have trauma-related issues, or other mental health concerns. Successful people working with me can tell you they are better able to function and thrive in todays world.
Accepting New Clients. In-Person and Telehealth. People who are the most successful working with me often feel overwhelmed, angry, depressed, anxious, or can't focus. They may feel they are overly emotional, extra sensitive or emotionally broken, and be of any age. People working with me feel they are having difficulty functioning in day to day life, feel overwhelmed, have trauma-related issues, or other mental health concerns. Successful people working with me can tell you they are better able to function and thrive in todays world.
Jessica Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2020. She graduated with a Master's of Social Work from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Each person is impacted by unique challenges and empowered by individual strengths. Jessica finds it a privilege to support clients as they discover the best version of themselves and unlock their potential. Outside of work, Jessica is married and has two children that make her laugh endlessly. She loves being home, spending time outdoors, and getting together with her extended family.
Jessica Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2020. She graduated with a Master's of Social Work from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Each person is impacted by unique challenges and empowered by individual strengths. Jessica finds it a privilege to support clients as they discover the best version of themselves and unlock their potential. Outside of work, Jessica is married and has two children that make her laugh endlessly. She loves being home, spending time outdoors, and getting together with her extended family.
Molly Giamette
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pekin, IL 61554
Accepting new clients - in person and Telehealth. People who are the most successful working with me feel angry, depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed. They may feel overly emotional, extra sensitive, or broken. People working with me want to improve how they function in their daily lives, may have trauma, or other mental health difficulties. Additionally, parents who seek me out feel like their children are out of control, are struggling in school, have behaviors at home, or are struggling with life changes.
Accepting new clients - in person and Telehealth. People who are the most successful working with me feel angry, depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed. They may feel overly emotional, extra sensitive, or broken. People working with me want to improve how they function in their daily lives, may have trauma, or other mental health difficulties. Additionally, parents who seek me out feel like their children are out of control, are struggling in school, have behaviors at home, or are struggling with life changes.
Hello! I am a licensed clinical professional counselor licensed (LCPC) in Illinois with over 12 years of experience working as a therapist. I have worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, self-harm, grief/loss, anger, relationship issues, psychosis, paranoia, and substance abuse issues. I have over 7 years of experience working with individuals as a crisis counselor as well.
Hello! I am a licensed clinical professional counselor licensed (LCPC) in Illinois with over 12 years of experience working as a therapist. I have worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, self-harm, grief/loss, anger, relationship issues, psychosis, paranoia, and substance abuse issues. I have over 7 years of experience working with individuals as a crisis counselor as well.
Hello! I am an organizational psychology doctoral candidate and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 20+ years behavioral health expertise & 15+ years leadership experience. I hold multiple certifications and have specific niches that encompass my love for helping others embrace life and navigate change! I am passionate about helping motivated individuals (18+) reach their self-defined successes through goal-oriented performance/executive coaching and counseling for occupational compassion fatigue, stress, burnout, & anxiety.
Hello! I am an organizational psychology doctoral candidate and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 20+ years behavioral health expertise & 15+ years leadership experience. I hold multiple certifications and have specific niches that encompass my love for helping others embrace life and navigate change! I am passionate about helping motivated individuals (18+) reach their self-defined successes through goal-oriented performance/executive coaching and counseling for occupational compassion fatigue, stress, burnout, & anxiety.
Jennifer Logan
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Pekin, IL 61554
Jennifer Logan is a therapist who has been practicing since 2008. She graduated from Bradley University in Peoria, IL with a masters degree (MA) in Human Development Counseling. She then went on to Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA and obtained her PhD in Counseling and Supervision. Jennifer believes in a holistic approach to care. Her goal is to establish a genuine therapeutic relationship to facility change. She will work to empower her clients to make positive changes in their lives. Her main areas of focus include anxiety, depression, stress, mood disorders.
Jennifer Logan is a therapist who has been practicing since 2008. She graduated from Bradley University in Peoria, IL with a masters degree (MA) in Human Development Counseling. She then went on to Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA and obtained her PhD in Counseling and Supervision. Jennifer believes in a holistic approach to care. Her goal is to establish a genuine therapeutic relationship to facility change. She will work to empower her clients to make positive changes in their lives. Her main areas of focus include anxiety, depression, stress, mood disorders.
Debi is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, who has been practicing since 1987. She graduated from Bradley University with a Master's Degree In Human development Counseling. Debi believes in a family systems approach, that focuses on problem solving thru the idea of the relationships and patterns of our families. In addition she also works to build on the strengths of individuals. Her main areas of interest include; grief and loss along with anxiety and depression. In her spare time Debi likes to spend time with her children and grandchildren along with running. She recently completed her 3rd marathon.
Debi is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, who has been practicing since 1987. She graduated from Bradley University with a Master's Degree In Human development Counseling. Debi believes in a family systems approach, that focuses on problem solving thru the idea of the relationships and patterns of our families. In addition she also works to build on the strengths of individuals. Her main areas of interest include; grief and loss along with anxiety and depression. In her spare time Debi likes to spend time with her children and grandchildren along with running. She recently completed her 3rd marathon.
Cortnie Irby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Illinois, with a therapeutic background dating back to 2017. Cortnie strives to seamlessly integrate various therapeutic modalities with a keen focus on working with women, adolescents, and children. Her expertise shines in empowering clients, guiding them through the intricate process of unraveling connections between their past and present experiences. In her practice, Cortnie employs a trauma-informed and client-centered approach, aiming to support clients by fostering positive transformations.
Cortnie Irby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Illinois, with a therapeutic background dating back to 2017. Cortnie strives to seamlessly integrate various therapeutic modalities with a keen focus on working with women, adolescents, and children. Her expertise shines in empowering clients, guiding them through the intricate process of unraveling connections between their past and present experiences. In her practice, Cortnie employs a trauma-informed and client-centered approach, aiming to support clients by fostering positive transformations.
Dr. Regina Brian is a Clinical Psychologist who has been practicing since 2008. She graduated from Pepperdine University with her master's degree in Clinical Psychology and earned her Doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University in Southern California. Dr. Brian has experience providing community mental health services to individuals of all ages working within a multidisciplinary framework. Much of her experience has been in the outpatient mental health arena where she has provided individual and family therapy and psychological evaluations.
Dr. Regina Brian is a Clinical Psychologist who has been practicing since 2008. She graduated from Pepperdine University with her master's degree in Clinical Psychology and earned her Doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University in Southern California. Dr. Brian has experience providing community mental health services to individuals of all ages working within a multidisciplinary framework. Much of her experience has been in the outpatient mental health arena where she has provided individual and family therapy and psychological evaluations.
The stereotype of therapy is that you're crazy if you need to talk with a therapist. The truth is that therapy is a way for virtually anyone of any age to receive help, gain insight, and learn the tools that help us successfully manage the complicated, stressful, and wonderful experience of life that is uniquely different for each individual and family. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, my goal is to help you and your family build upon your strengths and discover new ways of approaching our crazy lives to reduce stress and develop healthier habits.
The stereotype of therapy is that you're crazy if you need to talk with a therapist. The truth is that therapy is a way for virtually anyone of any age to receive help, gain insight, and learn the tools that help us successfully manage the complicated, stressful, and wonderful experience of life that is uniquely different for each individual and family. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, my goal is to help you and your family build upon your strengths and discover new ways of approaching our crazy lives to reduce stress and develop healthier habits.
Our life experiences shape who we are and sometimes those experiences can be painful. The thoughts and feelings we have about those experiences shape our beliefs. My job as a therapist is to partner with you to discover how your thoughts and feelings shape your behavior. I believe that all behavior serves as a function for us and when we understand the function we can change our negative behaviors to positive behaviors. **I also offer Mediation for contested and uncontested cases; specializing in the area of children agreements. Mediation is a much more cost effective way to reach agreements in the Divorce process.
Our life experiences shape who we are and sometimes those experiences can be painful. The thoughts and feelings we have about those experiences shape our beliefs. My job as a therapist is to partner with you to discover how your thoughts and feelings shape your behavior. I believe that all behavior serves as a function for us and when we understand the function we can change our negative behaviors to positive behaviors. **I also offer Mediation for contested and uncontested cases; specializing in the area of children agreements. Mediation is a much more cost effective way to reach agreements in the Divorce process.
If you could have your ideal life, what would it look like? Would you like to shed the bad habits that get in the way of achieving your most valued goals? Are you ready to try new challenges to live more fully? Warm, professional counseling can provide the support for you to gain insight into your struggles, overcome roadblocks, and succeed in the important areas of your life.
If you could have your ideal life, what would it look like? Would you like to shed the bad habits that get in the way of achieving your most valued goals? Are you ready to try new challenges to live more fully? Warm, professional counseling can provide the support for you to gain insight into your struggles, overcome roadblocks, and succeed in the important areas of your life.
A psychotherapist, life coach and yoga instructor whose passion is to help you illuminate yourself so that you can build a life that reflects your authentic self. I have worked with clients who truly want to understand themselves and live to their purpose and potential without the pitfalls or traumas of the past burdening them. Engaging with a willingness to take a multifaceted approach to mental wellness is beneficial however sometimes we need help finding our spark for motivation too. Life can take on new meaning and we can always rebuild and repurpose, no one needs to stay stuck in shame or pain.
A psychotherapist, life coach and yoga instructor whose passion is to help you illuminate yourself so that you can build a life that reflects your authentic self. I have worked with clients who truly want to understand themselves and live to their purpose and potential without the pitfalls or traumas of the past burdening them. Engaging with a willingness to take a multifaceted approach to mental wellness is beneficial however sometimes we need help finding our spark for motivation too. Life can take on new meaning and we can always rebuild and repurpose, no one needs to stay stuck in shame or pain.
Dr. Jie Jiao is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She obtained her doctoral degree from the clinical psychology program and the rehabilitation psychology track at Illinois Institute of Technology. She has worked with a clinically and culturally diverse population in a variety of settings, ranging from a community mental health center to a multidisciplinary medical center. Dr. Jiao's theoretical orientation is primarily cognitive-behavioral. She integrates concepts and strategies from other theoretical frameworks (e. g. , interpersonal, psychodynamic) depending on the characteristics of the patient and the presenting problem.
Dr. Jie Jiao is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She obtained her doctoral degree from the clinical psychology program and the rehabilitation psychology track at Illinois Institute of Technology. She has worked with a clinically and culturally diverse population in a variety of settings, ranging from a community mental health center to a multidisciplinary medical center. Dr. Jiao's theoretical orientation is primarily cognitive-behavioral. She integrates concepts and strategies from other theoretical frameworks (e. g. , interpersonal, psychodynamic) depending on the characteristics of the patient and the presenting problem.
Hello, some of my strengths include identifying and cultivating strengths in others, giving language to complex feelings, detangling complex issues and finding paths to wholeness. My goal in therapy is to support others to reach their personal goals and even help them identify what those may be if they are unsure. My ideal Patient is motivated to change and open to trying various techniques. I'm dual licensed in the States of Massachusetts and Illinois and provide only Teletherapy. I've been in clinical practice since 2013, yet have 20 years of experience through mentoring young adults.
Hello, some of my strengths include identifying and cultivating strengths in others, giving language to complex feelings, detangling complex issues and finding paths to wholeness. My goal in therapy is to support others to reach their personal goals and even help them identify what those may be if they are unsure. My ideal Patient is motivated to change and open to trying various techniques. I'm dual licensed in the States of Massachusetts and Illinois and provide only Teletherapy. I've been in clinical practice since 2013, yet have 20 years of experience through mentoring young adults.
These difficult and unprecedented times are causing an increase in anxiety and depression. I am a Christian who is a counselor. I work with people of all faiths as well as those who do not have any particular spiritual viewpoint. It is my aim to treat all of my clients with compassion and integrity. I will take the time to get to know you, and help you get to know yourself. Throughout the decades, I have practiced a variety of counseling techniques that we can tailor to suit your individual needs and personality. "Welcome to your life... only better!"
These difficult and unprecedented times are causing an increase in anxiety and depression. I am a Christian who is a counselor. I work with people of all faiths as well as those who do not have any particular spiritual viewpoint. It is my aim to treat all of my clients with compassion and integrity. I will take the time to get to know you, and help you get to know yourself. Throughout the decades, I have practiced a variety of counseling techniques that we can tailor to suit your individual needs and personality. "Welcome to your life... only better!"
Dr. Diana Schroer, LCPC, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with over 20 years’ experience working with children and families. Diana has been working with children and families since 1993, specializing in areas related to emotional and behavioral development, sexual and physical abuse, trauma, attachment, depression, anxiety, and grief and loss. The theoretical orientation that best describes my beliefs, values, and worldview is integrative.
Dr. Diana Schroer, LCPC, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with over 20 years’ experience working with children and families. Diana has been working with children and families since 1993, specializing in areas related to emotional and behavioral development, sexual and physical abuse, trauma, attachment, depression, anxiety, and grief and loss. The theoretical orientation that best describes my beliefs, values, and worldview is integrative.
Hello, I am Dori Bowling, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly 15 years of clinical practice and supervision of other clinicians. I often work with clients that suffer from mood, anxiety, and mild substance abuse issues. I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy, and with couples, I use the Gottman Method. I am a client-centered therapist, so my main goal is to meet you where you are and support you through the change process. No one knows you better than you do, but sometimes you just need a little help figuring it all out.
Hello, I am Dori Bowling, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly 15 years of clinical practice and supervision of other clinicians. I often work with clients that suffer from mood, anxiety, and mild substance abuse issues. I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy, and with couples, I use the Gottman Method. I am a client-centered therapist, so my main goal is to meet you where you are and support you through the change process. No one knows you better than you do, but sometimes you just need a little help figuring it all out.
My therapeutic approach is to provide a supportive and safe environment where problems can be explored and healing can be achieved. I use relationship-based intervention to meet clients where they are and partner together to explore barriers and create solutions to life’s challenges. I also use an attachment-based, trauma-informed lens to look at challenges in the context of a client’s life, relationships, and family of origin.
My therapeutic approach is to provide a supportive and safe environment where problems can be explored and healing can be achieved. I use relationship-based intervention to meet clients where they are and partner together to explore barriers and create solutions to life’s challenges. I also use an attachment-based, trauma-informed lens to look at challenges in the context of a client’s life, relationships, and family of origin.
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My goal is to work alongside those seeking to process past experiences, address current life stressors and attain an overall improved quality of life. Through building strong therapeutic relationships, clients are able to successfully reach their identified goals and find healing. Clients identify the area in which they would like to process and I work alongside them at their pace and comfort level. I believe that the therapeutic alliance is the most important part of therapy and I emphasize building that relationship so that a successful outcome is achieved.
My goal is to work alongside those seeking to process past experiences, address current life stressors and attain an overall improved quality of life. Through building strong therapeutic relationships, clients are able to successfully reach their identified goals and find healing. Clients identify the area in which they would like to process and I work alongside them at their pace and comfort level. I believe that the therapeutic alliance is the most important part of therapy and I emphasize building that relationship so that a successful outcome is achieved.
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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.