Female Therapists in Peoria Heights, IL
My office is a judgement-free zone when helping my clients to achieve their goal of a higher quality of life. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who is skilled in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders. I have 18 years of experience helping adolescents and adults overcome barriers related to mood & anxiety disorders, trauma-related stressors, substance use disorders, grief & loss, and educational difficulties related to learning disabilities and mental health diagnoses. I am a client-centered therapist and am able to tailor treatment goals to each individual's needs using evidence-based approaches.
My office is a judgement-free zone when helping my clients to achieve their goal of a higher quality of life. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who is skilled in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders. I have 18 years of experience helping adolescents and adults overcome barriers related to mood & anxiety disorders, trauma-related stressors, substance use disorders, grief & loss, and educational difficulties related to learning disabilities and mental health diagnoses. I am a client-centered therapist and am able to tailor treatment goals to each individual's needs using evidence-based approaches.
Currently Accepting new clients. Realizing that it might be time to make some changes in your life can be a hard realization, and even harder to reach out for support on your journey. You are taking a brave step and it would be my honor to walk beside you as you work toward understanding what works best for you.
Currently Accepting new clients. Realizing that it might be time to make some changes in your life can be a hard realization, and even harder to reach out for support on your journey. You are taking a brave step and it would be my honor to walk beside you as you work toward understanding what works best for you.
We all want to be happy and feel hopeful about the future, but sometimes life's stressors can make it quite challenging. Therapy can help. I work with clients to teach them healthy coping and how to change their perspective. A new way of thinking can truly make a significant impact on how a person feels. I am trained in EMDR therapy, a powerful treatment for trauma and PTSD. I believe in getting to the root of the issue and EMDR therapy can do just that. I just completed my doctorate in psychology with a specialization in Trauma and Disaster Relief from National University and I have over 11 years' experience providing therapy.
We all want to be happy and feel hopeful about the future, but sometimes life's stressors can make it quite challenging. Therapy can help. I work with clients to teach them healthy coping and how to change their perspective. A new way of thinking can truly make a significant impact on how a person feels. I am trained in EMDR therapy, a powerful treatment for trauma and PTSD. I believe in getting to the root of the issue and EMDR therapy can do just that. I just completed my doctorate in psychology with a specialization in Trauma and Disaster Relief from National University and I have over 11 years' experience providing therapy.
I enjoy working with those who are struggling to cope, adjust, or heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, personality, and/or family issues. I use a broad range of theories in practice to address client concerns and move them into wellness.
I enjoy working with those who are struggling to cope, adjust, or heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, personality, and/or family issues. I use a broad range of theories in practice to address client concerns and move them into wellness.
As a skilled and compassionate therapist, I specialize in working with persons having experienced trauma, sexual abuse, and domestic violence, offering a safe place for individuals to heal and rediscover their strength. With many years of experience in the field, I have committed myself to supporting survivors on their path towards healing and empowerment.
As a skilled and compassionate therapist, I specialize in working with persons having experienced trauma, sexual abuse, and domestic violence, offering a safe place for individuals to heal and rediscover their strength. With many years of experience in the field, I have committed myself to supporting survivors on their path towards healing and empowerment.
Life is complex. At times, it can feel heavy, disorienting, and deeply painful. Unexpected events and unresolved wounds can leave us navigating a sea of emotions grief, fear, shame, uncertainty, and self-doubt. We may find ourselves stuck in patterns that no longer serve us, holding onto limiting beliefs, fractured relationships, or behaviors that mask the pain rather than heal it. You don’t have to navigate this alone.I’ve found that people often come to us in some of their darkest, most painful, and vulnerable moments — and I consider that sacred. To be trusted in those moments is an honor I do not take lightly. This work is
Life is complex. At times, it can feel heavy, disorienting, and deeply painful. Unexpected events and unresolved wounds can leave us navigating a sea of emotions grief, fear, shame, uncertainty, and self-doubt. We may find ourselves stuck in patterns that no longer serve us, holding onto limiting beliefs, fractured relationships, or behaviors that mask the pain rather than heal it. You don’t have to navigate this alone.I’ve found that people often come to us in some of their darkest, most painful, and vulnerable moments — and I consider that sacred. To be trusted in those moments is an honor I do not take lightly. This work is
At the heart of my work is relationship. I’m a deeply relational therapist who believes that meaningful connection is the foundation for healing and growth. I build strong, trusting relationships with my clients, creating a space where they feel safe to be themselves, explore their struggles, and develop lasting tools for resilience.
At the heart of my work is relationship. I’m a deeply relational therapist who believes that meaningful connection is the foundation for healing and growth. I build strong, trusting relationships with my clients, creating a space where they feel safe to be themselves, explore their struggles, and develop lasting tools for resilience.
Casey specializes with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidality, self-injury, family of origin problems, childhood trauma, binge eating disorder, and phase of life concerns. She helps clients resolve their presenting concerns while building upon and utilizing their strengths to live genuinely with clarity, balance, and purpose in order to effectively change and fulfill their life goals.
Casey specializes with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidality, self-injury, family of origin problems, childhood trauma, binge eating disorder, and phase of life concerns. She helps clients resolve their presenting concerns while building upon and utilizing their strengths to live genuinely with clarity, balance, and purpose in order to effectively change and fulfill their life goals.
Twists and turns are part of life, but having an impartial voice that lends a new perspective can make navigating them easier. We all have our own struggles, experiences, and obstacles. We also have our own strengths, talents, and resources. Realizing how to utilize your unique strengths to discover ways to overcome obstacles is my passion. We all have our differences and it is those differences that give us strength as individuals, couples, families, and communities.
Twists and turns are part of life, but having an impartial voice that lends a new perspective can make navigating them easier. We all have our own struggles, experiences, and obstacles. We also have our own strengths, talents, and resources. Realizing how to utilize your unique strengths to discover ways to overcome obstacles is my passion. We all have our differences and it is those differences that give us strength as individuals, couples, families, and communities.
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.
Are you tired of trying to hold it all together? Have you turned to alcohol, drugs, gambling, porn, or unhealthy sexual behaviors to cope? Are you fighting more with your concerned partner or loved ones, blowing up in anger or simply avoiding conflict? Are consequences piling up in relationships, at home, work, or school? Or are you watching as this becomes the reality for a loved one, and you need support to heal? I am profoundly aware of the toll substances and addictive behaviors can take on individuals and families from my 7 yrs experience in addiction treatment. Therapy is a great place to start if you are looking for a change.
Are you tired of trying to hold it all together? Have you turned to alcohol, drugs, gambling, porn, or unhealthy sexual behaviors to cope? Are you fighting more with your concerned partner or loved ones, blowing up in anger or simply avoiding conflict? Are consequences piling up in relationships, at home, work, or school? Or are you watching as this becomes the reality for a loved one, and you need support to heal? I am profoundly aware of the toll substances and addictive behaviors can take on individuals and families from my 7 yrs experience in addiction treatment. Therapy is a great place to start if you are looking for a change.
Welcome! I have telehealth appointments with no current waiting list. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, grief and loss, depression, borderline personality disorder, difficulty regulating emotions, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, new medical diagnoses, adoption or foster care challenges, and many other topics. I work with individuals across the lifespan, including members of the LGBTQ+ and intellectually/developmentally disabled communities. I will walk alongside you on your mental health journey, offering a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to explore healing, growth, and self-understanding.
Welcome! I have telehealth appointments with no current waiting list. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, grief and loss, depression, borderline personality disorder, difficulty regulating emotions, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, new medical diagnoses, adoption or foster care challenges, and many other topics. I work with individuals across the lifespan, including members of the LGBTQ+ and intellectually/developmentally disabled communities. I will walk alongside you on your mental health journey, offering a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to explore healing, growth, and self-understanding.
As my client, I will take the time to get to know you as an individual, work to understand what has prevented you from reaching your goals in life so far, and listen while offering support as you strive to make the journey forward. I will provide you the tools needed to empower you to overcome the challenges in your life, both past and present. Together, we will work to understand why life has been so difficult so you can begin to move forward with healthier approaches and more positive interactions with others overall.
As my client, I will take the time to get to know you as an individual, work to understand what has prevented you from reaching your goals in life so far, and listen while offering support as you strive to make the journey forward. I will provide you the tools needed to empower you to overcome the challenges in your life, both past and present. Together, we will work to understand why life has been so difficult so you can begin to move forward with healthier approaches and more positive interactions with others overall.
I work with high-achieving adults who struggle with feeling "never good enough," self-criticism, and feel disconnected in their relationships, their jobs, and/or activities they used to enjoy.
I work with high-achieving adults who struggle with feeling "never good enough," self-criticism, and feel disconnected in their relationships, their jobs, and/or activities they used to enjoy.
Looking for someone who your teen or you will relate to & feel understood by? That’s me! As an AuDHD therapist, I practice from a relational, trauma-informed approach because I truly “get it.” I work with teenagers who have had a hard time finding someone who they feel they can be themselves with. My specialities are working with teenagers & young adults who are neurodivergent (OCD, Autism, ADHD, (c)PTSD). I also work with teens & young adults who are queer &/or gender diverse. Complex, attachment, & religious trauma, &/or those looking to heal relationship with food & their Bodies are my other areas of specialization.
Looking for someone who your teen or you will relate to & feel understood by? That’s me! As an AuDHD therapist, I practice from a relational, trauma-informed approach because I truly “get it.” I work with teenagers who have had a hard time finding someone who they feel they can be themselves with. My specialities are working with teenagers & young adults who are neurodivergent (OCD, Autism, ADHD, (c)PTSD). I also work with teens & young adults who are queer &/or gender diverse. Complex, attachment, & religious trauma, &/or those looking to heal relationship with food & their Bodies are my other areas of specialization.
My name is Regina Bridges. Ever since I can remember, I have enjoyed listening to and supporting others. My goal is to help people of all ages and backgrounds feel heard and empowered. I find it a privilege to be part of the process of growth for each client I am able to serve. I approach therapy through a holistic and person centered lens focusing on the whole person where they are the expert and author of their own story.
My name is Regina Bridges. Ever since I can remember, I have enjoyed listening to and supporting others. My goal is to help people of all ages and backgrounds feel heard and empowered. I find it a privilege to be part of the process of growth for each client I am able to serve. I approach therapy through a holistic and person centered lens focusing on the whole person where they are the expert and author of their own story.
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My ideal client is someone navigating life transitions, struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges, and seeking clarity and emotional balance. They are motivated to build resilience, improve self-awareness, and develop healthier coping strategies. With a focus on personal growth, they aim to cultivate greater self-compassion, confidence, and fulfillment in their lives and relationships, seeking a supportive space to gain insights, heal, and create lasting positive change.
My ideal client is someone navigating life transitions, struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges, and seeking clarity and emotional balance. They are motivated to build resilience, improve self-awareness, and develop healthier coping strategies. With a focus on personal growth, they aim to cultivate greater self-compassion, confidence, and fulfillment in their lives and relationships, seeking a supportive space to gain insights, heal, and create lasting positive change.
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.
Caitlin's clinical specialties include treatment of children and adolescents who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, transitions in life, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and crisis intervention. Her style of counseling is sympathetic, client centered and solution focused. She assists her clients in reducing mental health symptoms and improving their quality of life. She believes that therapy is a collaborative effort between client and therapist in which the counselor helps the client live their best life possible
Caitlin's clinical specialties include treatment of children and adolescents who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, transitions in life, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and crisis intervention. Her style of counseling is sympathetic, client centered and solution focused. She assists her clients in reducing mental health symptoms and improving their quality of life. She believes that therapy is a collaborative effort between client and therapist in which the counselor helps the client live their best life possible
My name is Angela Johnson, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 15 years of clinical experience working with young adults and the LGBTQ+ community with Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Trauma, PTSD, and Panic Attacks. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Couples Therapy, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma Focused during my treatments with clients. I believe it is also my job to help clients learn about themselves and determine what is important and what is not.
My name is Angela Johnson, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 15 years of clinical experience working with young adults and the LGBTQ+ community with Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Trauma, PTSD, and Panic Attacks. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Couples Therapy, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma Focused during my treatments with clients. I believe it is also my job to help clients learn about themselves and determine what is important and what is not.
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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.