Female Therapists in Pekin, IL
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.
You may feel overwhelmed by emotions, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to move forward. Whether you are navigating ADHD, OCD, grief, trauma, depression, or recovery, you are ready to understand your feelings and build healthier ways of coping! You want clarity, hope, and purpose—and someone to walk beside you on the path. Together, we can organize your thoughts, feel your feelings, and create a space where healing begins and growth is possible.
You may feel overwhelmed by emotions, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to move forward. Whether you are navigating ADHD, OCD, grief, trauma, depression, or recovery, you are ready to understand your feelings and build healthier ways of coping! You want clarity, hope, and purpose—and someone to walk beside you on the path. Together, we can organize your thoughts, feel your feelings, and create a space where healing begins and growth is possible.
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.
Welcome I am Jessica Thomas, a dedicated psychotherapist specializing in women’s health. My practice focuses on supporting women through various life stages and challenges, including fertility issues, perinatal concerns, depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, and life transitions. With a compassionate and holistic approach, I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. My goal is to empower you to find balance and resilience in your life. I utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques tailored to meet your unique needs.
Welcome I am Jessica Thomas, a dedicated psychotherapist specializing in women’s health. My practice focuses on supporting women through various life stages and challenges, including fertility issues, perinatal concerns, depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, and life transitions. With a compassionate and holistic approach, I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. My goal is to empower you to find balance and resilience in your life. I utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques tailored to meet your unique needs.
Accepting New Clients. Many who find success working with me come in feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, angry, or unable to focus. They may see themselves as overly emotional, sensitive, or even “broken,” making daily life and relationships difficult. I help uncover root causes and provide tools to restore peace of mind. With over 25 years of experience supporting children, adults, and families, I specialize in Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) and Empaths facing anxiety, depression, or trauma. As an HSP myself, I bring both professional expertise and personal understanding to help clients heal and thrive.
Accepting New Clients. Many who find success working with me come in feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, angry, or unable to focus. They may see themselves as overly emotional, sensitive, or even “broken,” making daily life and relationships difficult. I help uncover root causes and provide tools to restore peace of mind. With over 25 years of experience supporting children, adults, and families, I specialize in Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) and Empaths facing anxiety, depression, or trauma. As an HSP myself, I bring both professional expertise and personal understanding to help clients heal and thrive.
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.
Accepting new clients - individual and couples. Are you feeling overwhelmed by emotions like anger, anxiety, or sadness? Maybe daily life feels harder than it should due to past trauma or ongoing mental health challenges. Many of the people I work with describe feeling overly sensitive or even “broken” before starting therapy. I now also work with couples, helping them strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and navigate conflict more effectively. Together, we’ll work on building healthy coping strategies, improving communication, managing conflict, and getting to the root of what's causing distress.
Accepting new clients - individual and couples. Are you feeling overwhelmed by emotions like anger, anxiety, or sadness? Maybe daily life feels harder than it should due to past trauma or ongoing mental health challenges. Many of the people I work with describe feeling overly sensitive or even “broken” before starting therapy. I now also work with couples, helping them strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and navigate conflict more effectively. Together, we’ll work on building healthy coping strategies, improving communication, managing conflict, and getting to the root of what's causing distress.
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.
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.
Fall away from bad habits that drain your energy. Shed the baggage that clutters your life. Embrace new challenges to achieve your treasured goals. As a therapist who personally overcame many bad habits (which led to an 80-pound weight loss), I offer warm, professional counseling to provide the support you need to gain insight into your struggles, overcome roadblocks, and succeed in the important areas of your life.
Fall away from bad habits that drain your energy. Shed the baggage that clutters your life. Embrace new challenges to achieve your treasured goals. As a therapist who personally overcame many bad habits (which led to an 80-pound weight loss), I offer warm, professional counseling to provide the support you need to gain insight into your struggles, overcome roadblocks, and succeed in the important areas of your life.
Therapy really can be for just about anyone- if there’s something you feel you need support and direction with, it might be time to get started! My job isn’t to tell someone what to do or how to think. Sometimes, my job is to hold something heavy with you. Sometimes, it’s to sort out the big box of thoughts you’re carrying around and decide what what to keep and what to move away from. I am passionate about normalizing the challenges of new parenthood, the deep pain of infertility, and the discomfort that can be a part of the journey we’re all on to live closer to our most well selves.
Therapy really can be for just about anyone- if there’s something you feel you need support and direction with, it might be time to get started! My job isn’t to tell someone what to do or how to think. Sometimes, my job is to hold something heavy with you. Sometimes, it’s to sort out the big box of thoughts you’re carrying around and decide what what to keep and what to move away from. I am passionate about normalizing the challenges of new parenthood, the deep pain of infertility, and the discomfort that can be a part of the journey we’re all on to live closer to our most well selves.
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.
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!"
I'm Dr. Jenni Brooks, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Doctorate (PhD) in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior. I have 9 yrs of clinical counseling experience with all ages and over 25 years in the mental health field, with many specialties including but not limited to mood disorders, significant mental illness, psychosis, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, grief and loss, aging, trauma (PTSD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities, OCD, Eating Disorders, Addiction, Self-Esteem/Self-Worth struggles, Interpersonal and Family Problems.
I'm Dr. Jenni Brooks, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Doctorate (PhD) in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior. I have 9 yrs of clinical counseling experience with all ages and over 25 years in the mental health field, with many specialties including but not limited to mood disorders, significant mental illness, psychosis, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, grief and loss, aging, trauma (PTSD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities, OCD, Eating Disorders, Addiction, Self-Esteem/Self-Worth struggles, Interpersonal and Family Problems.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you're carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, grief, or relationship struggles. If you're feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about your next steps, you're not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who works with adults, couples, and older teens navigating challenges like depression, infertility, pregnancy loss, work stress, and major life transitions. I offer a warm, supportive space to explore your story and help you make meaningful change at your own pace.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you're carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, grief, or relationship struggles. If you're feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about your next steps, you're not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who works with adults, couples, and older teens navigating challenges like depression, infertility, pregnancy loss, work stress, and major life transitions. I offer a warm, supportive space to explore your story and help you make meaningful change at your own pace.
I want to take a moment to affirm and acknowledge this first step you've taken toward self-care and healing! It's not always easy to reach out for support. I think therapy can be a safe space to talk about all the things that you deal with every day. Life is complex! I believe I have the skills that can help clients bring nutrients to the soil of their narratives and thus grow new perspectives and coping skills. I value helping you use creativity in order to build resilience. I’ll also share resources to help you face challenges.
I want to take a moment to affirm and acknowledge this first step you've taken toward self-care and healing! It's not always easy to reach out for support. I think therapy can be a safe space to talk about all the things that you deal with every day. Life is complex! I believe I have the skills that can help clients bring nutrients to the soil of their narratives and thus grow new perspectives and coping skills. I value helping you use creativity in order to build resilience. I’ll also share resources to help you face challenges.
My name is Nancy Anderson. I am a licensed, clinical professional counselor, and also a certified alcohol and drug counselor. I have a passion for working with clients, experiencing life transitions, including divorce and bereavement issues, stress management, anger management, and those clients interested in personal growth. Additionally, I enjoy working with young adults, college students, substance abuse, and invocational Counseling. I employ CBT(cognitive behavioral therapy). I believe the mind is the most powerful organ in our body.
My name is Nancy Anderson. I am a licensed, clinical professional counselor, and also a certified alcohol and drug counselor. I have a passion for working with clients, experiencing life transitions, including divorce and bereavement issues, stress management, anger management, and those clients interested in personal growth. Additionally, I enjoy working with young adults, college students, substance abuse, and invocational Counseling. I employ CBT(cognitive behavioral therapy). I believe the mind is the most powerful organ in our body.
My therapeutic approach is to provide a supportive and safe environment where problems can be explored and healing can be achieved. I 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 an attachment-based, trauma-informed lens to look at challenges in the context of a client’s life, relationships, and family of origin.
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.
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Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or exhausted from carrying too much on your own? Life changes, addiction & recovery, identity challenges, sexual health concerns, or relationship struggles can feel impossible to navigate alone. You don’t have to wait or face it all by yourself—reaching out for support is a brave first step toward relief, clarity, and lasting change.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or exhausted from carrying too much on your own? Life changes, addiction & recovery, identity challenges, sexual health concerns, or relationship struggles can feel impossible to navigate alone. You don’t have to wait or face it all by yourself—reaching out for support is a brave first step toward relief, clarity, and lasting change.
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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.