Female Therapists in Pontiac, IL
Ashley Frizzell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
1 Endorsed
Pontiac, IL 61764
Waitlist for new clients
Taking the first step reaching out to a counselor can be difficult, however, Ashley loves meeting new people and quickly is able to put people at ease. She finds great enjoyment hearing other people’s stories. Her approach with children and teens includes a lot of humor and is lighthearted with lots of play and silliness. Her approach with adults is unconditional positive regard seeing them through the lens of grace. She always offers encouragement and hope with a side of gentle challenging of unhealthy patterns.
Taking the first step reaching out to a counselor can be difficult, however, Ashley loves meeting new people and quickly is able to put people at ease. She finds great enjoyment hearing other people’s stories. Her approach with children and teens includes a lot of humor and is lighthearted with lots of play and silliness. Her approach with adults is unconditional positive regard seeing them through the lens of grace. She always offers encouragement and hope with a side of gentle challenging of unhealthy patterns.
Do you feel overwhelmed with problems, grief, depression, or anxiety? Do you feel like you just can't get ahead of things or you have no one to help you? I have over 35 years of experience as mental health therapist in helping people cope with these types of problems. Life is too short to not live it to the fullest and I believe I can help you. Kind Living Therapy, LLC was established to work with teens, adults, couples, families, and older adults to find their strengths and create effective coping skills in dealing with life and promoting happiness.
Do you feel overwhelmed with problems, grief, depression, or anxiety? Do you feel like you just can't get ahead of things or you have no one to help you? I have over 35 years of experience as mental health therapist in helping people cope with these types of problems. Life is too short to not live it to the fullest and I believe I can help you. Kind Living Therapy, LLC was established to work with teens, adults, couples, families, and older adults to find their strengths and create effective coping skills in dealing with life and promoting happiness.
I specialize in working with Teens, young adults, and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, stress management, family conflicts, low self esteem, relationship problems, and coping with life transitions. I help through active listening and empathy. The type of therapy that will work best for you as the client depends on various factors. My focus is Cognitive Behavior therapy, Solution focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and strengths-based therapy.
I specialize in working with Teens, young adults, and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, stress management, family conflicts, low self esteem, relationship problems, and coping with life transitions. I help through active listening and empathy. The type of therapy that will work best for you as the client depends on various factors. My focus is Cognitive Behavior therapy, Solution focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and strengths-based therapy.
When we are in emotional pain, discovering the path to peace can feel elusive. Have you recently felt like anxious thoughts are making it difficult for you to get through your days? Are you experiencing traumatic memories that interfere with your emotional and physical health, and frequently get in your way? Do you find yourself distracted and overwhelmed? You may be feeling you will “never be enough" based on past rejections, or struggling to find your voice within your relationships. If you are feeling lost and uncertain what to do next, I am here to help you find meaningful relief with compassion and non-judgment.
When we are in emotional pain, discovering the path to peace can feel elusive. Have you recently felt like anxious thoughts are making it difficult for you to get through your days? Are you experiencing traumatic memories that interfere with your emotional and physical health, and frequently get in your way? Do you find yourself distracted and overwhelmed? You may be feeling you will “never be enough" based on past rejections, or struggling to find your voice within your relationships. If you are feeling lost and uncertain what to do next, I am here to help you find meaningful relief with compassion and non-judgment.
Hello. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or life transitions and longing for a safe space to turn? I’m Lauren Dircks, LSW/LMSW, a licensed therapist in Illinois and Minnesota with immediate telehealth openings. My passion is creating a supportive, empowering space where you feel truly seen as you heal and grow. Along with talk therapy, I offer EMDR for trauma recovery and equine therapy, where the bond with horses fosters calm, resilience, and emotional insight. 11/11/25
Hello. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or life transitions and longing for a safe space to turn? I’m Lauren Dircks, LSW/LMSW, a licensed therapist in Illinois and Minnesota with immediate telehealth openings. My passion is creating a supportive, empowering space where you feel truly seen as you heal and grow. Along with talk therapy, I offer EMDR for trauma recovery and equine therapy, where the bond with horses fosters calm, resilience, and emotional insight. 11/11/25
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I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have always had a heart for helping others, which is why I became a Social Worker. I love connecting with others and building relationships that foster care, support, and respect. We all face challenges in life, and having someone to serve as a sounding board, a confidant, or a partner through those challenges can make all the difference. My therapeutic approach is quite eclectic and my goal is to always be responsive to what my client needs, which can change from session to session. Sometimes we need a listening ear.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have always had a heart for helping others, which is why I became a Social Worker. I love connecting with others and building relationships that foster care, support, and respect. We all face challenges in life, and having someone to serve as a sounding board, a confidant, or a partner through those challenges can make all the difference. My therapeutic approach is quite eclectic and my goal is to always be responsive to what my client needs, which can change from session to session. Sometimes we need a listening ear.
Sometimes life brings about intense challenges, pain and loss that can affect our ability to function and even maintain healthy relationships. We can feel stuck in the struggle and the difficult emotions that often come with it. Therapy provides a safe space to explore these challenges, gain control over our emotions and learn how to move forward, towards overall balance and wellbeing.
Sometimes life brings about intense challenges, pain and loss that can affect our ability to function and even maintain healthy relationships. We can feel stuck in the struggle and the difficult emotions that often come with it. Therapy provides a safe space to explore these challenges, gain control over our emotions and learn how to move forward, towards overall balance and wellbeing.
Did you know that over a quarter of Americans seek professional counseling? If you are here, chances are you are suffering from anxiety, depression, loss, struggling with your relationships, or adjusting to life in general, and you are not alone! Seeking help in the form of therapy is the first step toward relief, happiness, and change. My name is Ashley and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and I am here to help. My goal is to create a warm, comfortable, safe environment that will allow you to feel completely at ease to discuss what is troubling you.
Did you know that over a quarter of Americans seek professional counseling? If you are here, chances are you are suffering from anxiety, depression, loss, struggling with your relationships, or adjusting to life in general, and you are not alone! Seeking help in the form of therapy is the first step toward relief, happiness, and change. My name is Ashley and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and I am here to help. My goal is to create a warm, comfortable, safe environment that will allow you to feel completely at ease to discuss what is troubling you.
I am Nancy (Nan) Fredrick, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with adolescents and adults who are coping with or preparing for life’s struggles. I am passionate about meeting my clients where they are in their journey, supporting them, and gently challenging them to do the best they can with their current resources while encouraging the development of new ones. I specialize in helping clients with adjustment issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and grief and loss.
I am Nancy (Nan) Fredrick, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with adolescents and adults who are coping with or preparing for life’s struggles. I am passionate about meeting my clients where they are in their journey, supporting them, and gently challenging them to do the best they can with their current resources while encouraging the development of new ones. I specialize in helping clients with adjustment issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and grief and loss.
You may be looking for therapy to help you manage your everyday life or to cope with a specific issue. I believe in helping you work through or overcome these challenges by creating a comfortable therapeutic relationship. I aim to have you to feel safe to recognize and process thoughts, feelings and behaviors and feel confident to develop a plan that will help you move forward. I partner WITH you to help you regain your balance and find your way on your life journey - regardless of the difficulties you may be facing.
You may be looking for therapy to help you manage your everyday life or to cope with a specific issue. I believe in helping you work through or overcome these challenges by creating a comfortable therapeutic relationship. I aim to have you to feel safe to recognize and process thoughts, feelings and behaviors and feel confident to develop a plan that will help you move forward. I partner WITH you to help you regain your balance and find your way on your life journey - regardless of the difficulties you may be facing.
Life can be complex and complicated. Situations can become an overwhelming entanglement of emotions, fears, hurts, etc.. Difficulties can stem from a life transition, traumatic event, relationship dynamic, a buildup of experiences, or a general dissatisfaction with life. Together we can better understand your patterns of thoughts and behaviors to discover and change those that no longer serve you. Replacing these with positive thoughts and habits will help you to experience a fuller, more satisfying life. I look forward to working with you on your journey.
Life can be complex and complicated. Situations can become an overwhelming entanglement of emotions, fears, hurts, etc.. Difficulties can stem from a life transition, traumatic event, relationship dynamic, a buildup of experiences, or a general dissatisfaction with life. Together we can better understand your patterns of thoughts and behaviors to discover and change those that no longer serve you. Replacing these with positive thoughts and habits will help you to experience a fuller, more satisfying life. I look forward to working with you on your journey.
My job as a therapist is to help when you feel overwhelmed, confused, or lost. This process frequently requires working through the impact of past experiences and/or thought patterns which keep you stuck. Therapy is a process of self-exploration and increasing self-awareness to realize the power you have to make changes in your life. My hope is that with our work together you find insight, confidence, and a more positive way of looking at your world.
My job as a therapist is to help when you feel overwhelmed, confused, or lost. This process frequently requires working through the impact of past experiences and/or thought patterns which keep you stuck. Therapy is a process of self-exploration and increasing self-awareness to realize the power you have to make changes in your life. My hope is that with our work together you find insight, confidence, and a more positive way of looking at your world.
I work with trauma of all sorts. Many people think of trauma as a major life event, however we live in difficult times. Trauma may include domestic violence, job loss, divorce, to physical and sexual abuse. If you are ready to work through your trauma and move toward a happier healthier life, lets do this
I work with trauma of all sorts. Many people think of trauma as a major life event, however we live in difficult times. Trauma may include domestic violence, job loss, divorce, to physical and sexual abuse. If you are ready to work through your trauma and move toward a happier healthier life, lets do this
I have worked with many clients dealing with life issues involving depression, anxiety, transitions, loss, grief, and conflicts in relationships. I try to assist individuals to identify their personal strengths to best resolve and understand that life consists of various challenges and to come to terms with issues that are beyond their control without being a victim. I utilize a systemic theoretical approach based in positive thinking, acting, and living. I start wherever my client is and allow them to direct their growth by providing them with options and encouragements.
I have worked with many clients dealing with life issues involving depression, anxiety, transitions, loss, grief, and conflicts in relationships. I try to assist individuals to identify their personal strengths to best resolve and understand that life consists of various challenges and to come to terms with issues that are beyond their control without being a victim. I utilize a systemic theoretical approach based in positive thinking, acting, and living. I start wherever my client is and allow them to direct their growth by providing them with options and encouragements.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 9 years of experience working with clients experiencing symptoms due to trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, and life transitions. I earned my Master of Social Work at the Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I am a Polish immigrant, and as a mother to a medically fragile son, I have a deep understanding of the traumas, stresses, and adjustments of being in the medical system and having a child with intense needs. This has launched me into the world of holistic and integrative approaches to health and well-being.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 9 years of experience working with clients experiencing symptoms due to trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, and life transitions. I earned my Master of Social Work at the Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I am a Polish immigrant, and as a mother to a medically fragile son, I have a deep understanding of the traumas, stresses, and adjustments of being in the medical system and having a child with intense needs. This has launched me into the world of holistic and integrative approaches to health and well-being.
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.
Hi, I'm Felicia — a small-town therapist with a big passion for helping others find their way on their journey to mental wellness. I’m a wife, mom of three, avid reader, proud Harry Potter nerd, and an amateur gardener. After over a decade in education, I saw the impact of the mental health crisis firsthand and knew it was time to step up in a new way.
Whether you're a child or teenager navigating school stress, an ADHD diagnosis, or peer relationships, a mom juggling a million roles (and the guilt that sometimes comes with them), or an adult feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Hi, I'm Felicia — a small-town therapist with a big passion for helping others find their way on their journey to mental wellness. I’m a wife, mom of three, avid reader, proud Harry Potter nerd, and an amateur gardener. After over a decade in education, I saw the impact of the mental health crisis firsthand and knew it was time to step up in a new way.
Whether you're a child or teenager navigating school stress, an ADHD diagnosis, or peer relationships, a mom juggling a million roles (and the guilt that sometimes comes with them), or an adult feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
My ideal client is seeking relief from anxiety disorders (especially OCD, GAD, panic) across the age span. My hours flexible on an individual basis. I offer Christian-based counseling but can remain secular if desired. I individualize treatment by exploring an individual's strengths, support system, and goals through a cognitive-behavioral approach, including EXRP and EMDR
My ideal client is seeking relief from anxiety disorders (especially OCD, GAD, panic) across the age span. My hours flexible on an individual basis. I offer Christian-based counseling but can remain secular if desired. I individualize treatment by exploring an individual's strengths, support system, and goals through a cognitive-behavioral approach, including EXRP and EMDR
It takes great courage to recognize when things aren’t working and seek help. Do you feel like you’re stuck, and try as you might, find yourself repeating the same patterns? Have you been struggling with relationship problems? Are you feeling that despite your best efforts you’re not enough? Maybe you can’t name the source of unrest, hopelessness and pain but know that something needs to change? You’re not alone, there is another way and I’m here to help.
It takes great courage to recognize when things aren’t working and seek help. Do you feel like you’re stuck, and try as you might, find yourself repeating the same patterns? Have you been struggling with relationship problems? Are you feeling that despite your best efforts you’re not enough? Maybe you can’t name the source of unrest, hopelessness and pain but know that something needs to change? You’re not alone, there is another way and I’m here to help.
Labyrinth Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Bloomington, IL 61704
Not accepting new clients
**Not Taking New Clients at this time**I work with adult individuals who are facing moments of psychological crisis as they seek a path to a healthier life. Our first session would be to introduce ourselves and identify what you want to work-on in therapy. Finding one's way through life's questions, challenges, transitions, and developmental stages is daunting. As a Jungian oriented psychotherapist, I believe that humans are predisposed to make their individual mark in the world. I will accompany you on your journey to achieving affective catharsis of a problem, gain insight into it, and learn new ways of coping/solving the problem.
**Not Taking New Clients at this time**I work with adult individuals who are facing moments of psychological crisis as they seek a path to a healthier life. Our first session would be to introduce ourselves and identify what you want to work-on in therapy. Finding one's way through life's questions, challenges, transitions, and developmental stages is daunting. As a Jungian oriented psychotherapist, I believe that humans are predisposed to make their individual mark in the world. I will accompany you on your journey to achieving affective catharsis of a problem, gain insight into it, and learn new ways of coping/solving the problem.
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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.