Female Therapists in Rock Falls, IL
My name is Abby Brooks, and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor based in the suburbs of Chicago and offering telehealth services throughout the state of Illinois. I work with individual teenagers and adults as well as couples, and I use a variety of approaches and techniques that are tailored to each client’s needs. I believe that each person has their own authenticity and truth, and my goal is to help my clients discover theirs and let it shine! I believe my approach works best with teenagers, adults, and couples.
My name is Abby Brooks, and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor based in the suburbs of Chicago and offering telehealth services throughout the state of Illinois. I work with individual teenagers and adults as well as couples, and I use a variety of approaches and techniques that are tailored to each client’s needs. I believe that each person has their own authenticity and truth, and my goal is to help my clients discover theirs and let it shine! I believe my approach works best with teenagers, adults, and couples.
Ashley Lynn Bartlow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rock Falls, IL 61071 (Online Only)
Find your JOY and make intentional steps to a more joyful life. It's possible you just have to have the courage to try, learn, apply, adjust to fit you.
Find your JOY and make intentional steps to a more joyful life. It's possible you just have to have the courage to try, learn, apply, adjust to fit you.
Kaileen Banaszak Gaumer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS Ed , LPC
Verified Verified
Rock Falls, IL 61071
I work with clients of all ages, including couples and families. I specialize in pre-teens, teens and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, change of life transitions, and school related issues.
I work with clients of all ages, including couples and families. I specialize in pre-teens, teens and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, change of life transitions, and school related issues.
Are you going through difficult circumstances or overwhelmed by emotions that make you feel like you are out of control? Pain, chaos and brokenness are words used to describe desperation and the need for real help, now. Know that it is normal and healthy to receive help while you regain balance and make a fresh start. My passion is to help you discover meaning in and solutions for the challenges you are facing, by facilitating growth in all areas of your life. Thank you for your interest in learning more about the services Jeanette Trotter, LCPC, NCC provides.
Are you going through difficult circumstances or overwhelmed by emotions that make you feel like you are out of control? Pain, chaos and brokenness are words used to describe desperation and the need for real help, now. Know that it is normal and healthy to receive help while you regain balance and make a fresh start. My passion is to help you discover meaning in and solutions for the challenges you are facing, by facilitating growth in all areas of your life. Thank you for your interest in learning more about the services Jeanette Trotter, LCPC, NCC provides.
Dr. Selmi is a licensed psychology located in Sterling, Illinois, 61081. Behavioral health interventions, FOID evaluations, family court expertise. Mental health intervention used are evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Behavior Therapy (BT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Dr. Selmi is fully trained in these focused evidence and scientifically-based methods. A large array of presenting problems can be addressed, including depression, anxiety, panic-anxiety, behavioral problems (children and adolescents), couples, family, parenting and co-parenting difficulties with divorced or separated parents.
Dr. Selmi is a licensed psychology located in Sterling, Illinois, 61081. Behavioral health interventions, FOID evaluations, family court expertise. Mental health intervention used are evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Behavior Therapy (BT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Dr. Selmi is fully trained in these focused evidence and scientifically-based methods. A large array of presenting problems can be addressed, including depression, anxiety, panic-anxiety, behavioral problems (children and adolescents), couples, family, parenting and co-parenting difficulties with divorced or separated parents.
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I am devoted both to helping my clients with the distress and overwhelming challenges life can present, while inspiring them to find balance, empowerment and contentment as they reach for their goals and personal potential. My depth of experience has led me to a firm belief that individuals can achieve their own idea of happiness through a holistic approach that focuses on the mind, body and spirit. My therapeutic approach is tailored to my clients’ needs and goals. My role is to create a safe, empowering, respectful environment. Your role is to take the first step that will lead you to discover your path to healing.
I am devoted both to helping my clients with the distress and overwhelming challenges life can present, while inspiring them to find balance, empowerment and contentment as they reach for their goals and personal potential. My depth of experience has led me to a firm belief that individuals can achieve their own idea of happiness through a holistic approach that focuses on the mind, body and spirit. My therapeutic approach is tailored to my clients’ needs and goals. My role is to create a safe, empowering, respectful environment. Your role is to take the first step that will lead you to discover your path to healing.
For Abby Vidal, her ideal client is someone who is ready and willing to embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth. In terms of needs, Abby's ideal client seeks a safe and supportive space to explore their emotions, challenges, and aspirations. They desire understanding, empathy, and guidance to navigate their unique circumstances. Abby's client aims for personal growth, healing, and resilience in the face of adversity.
For Abby Vidal, her ideal client is someone who is ready and willing to embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth. In terms of needs, Abby's ideal client seeks a safe and supportive space to explore their emotions, challenges, and aspirations. They desire understanding, empathy, and guidance to navigate their unique circumstances. Abby's client aims for personal growth, healing, and resilience in the face of adversity.
I have worked in the mental health field for more 20 years following a career as a junior and senior high teacher. I have experience with everyone from very young children to elderly individuals. I believe firmly in the individual's ability to change if they so desire, regardless of education level, socioeconomic status, or past challenges. I approach all people with an open mind and a non-judgmental attitude. Acceptance and kindness are important traits and ones I strive to show each and every person I meet, whether that is within my office or at the grocery store.
I have worked in the mental health field for more 20 years following a career as a junior and senior high teacher. I have experience with everyone from very young children to elderly individuals. I believe firmly in the individual's ability to change if they so desire, regardless of education level, socioeconomic status, or past challenges. I approach all people with an open mind and a non-judgmental attitude. Acceptance and kindness are important traits and ones I strive to show each and every person I meet, whether that is within my office or at the grocery store.
Hi, I am Dr. B and I am here to work with you in partnership. Clients have the power to overcome adversity, traumatic experiences, and situations that may negatively impact their lives. Sometimes, we just need that support person who can walk with us, and guide us until we arrive at a place of acceptance, healing, and wholeness. I specialize in trauma, depression, and anxiety. I also am well versed in working with people in crisis.
Hi, I am Dr. B and I am here to work with you in partnership. Clients have the power to overcome adversity, traumatic experiences, and situations that may negatively impact their lives. Sometimes, we just need that support person who can walk with us, and guide us until we arrive at a place of acceptance, healing, and wholeness. I specialize in trauma, depression, and anxiety. I also am well versed in working with people in crisis.
Sawyer Kolaczkowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sterling, IL 61081
Hello! My name is Sawyer Kolaczkowski, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. As a non-binary individual, I understand the importance of feeling heard on the path to healing. In my practice, I prioritize creating a compassionate, judgment-free space where clients can feel validated. My approach emphasizes autonomy, self-advocacy, and empowerment throughout the healing process.
Hello! My name is Sawyer Kolaczkowski, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. As a non-binary individual, I understand the importance of feeling heard on the path to healing. In my practice, I prioritize creating a compassionate, judgment-free space where clients can feel validated. My approach emphasizes autonomy, self-advocacy, and empowerment throughout the healing process.
Reuter Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sterling, IL 61081
Kelsey Reuter is accepting new clients. Are you wanting to be kinder towards yourself but don't know where to start? Do you feel stuck, anxious, out of control, or depressed? Are you feeling "stuck" in life, experiencing relational or communication issues, or navigating life transitions? Would you like to find relief from isolating circumstances or traumatic experiences? Negative self-talk, uncertainty, and stress can impact our ability to be our best selves. I aim to provide a safe therapeutic environment to allow you to truly heal. My intention is for you to find hope, freedom, and direction through therapy.
Kelsey Reuter is accepting new clients. Are you wanting to be kinder towards yourself but don't know where to start? Do you feel stuck, anxious, out of control, or depressed? Are you feeling "stuck" in life, experiencing relational or communication issues, or navigating life transitions? Would you like to find relief from isolating circumstances or traumatic experiences? Negative self-talk, uncertainty, and stress can impact our ability to be our best selves. I aim to provide a safe therapeutic environment to allow you to truly heal. My intention is for you to find hope, freedom, and direction through therapy.
Online Therapists
Caryn Schultz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Aurora, IL 60502 (Online Only)
I consider it a privilege to work with people who are motivated to change. Whether it’s feeling less anxious or depressed, improving an important relationship or learning to better control intense emotions, I am willing to join you in doing the hard work of change. Though the process is often simple, it’s rarely easy. The alternative option of staying the same, however, is usually much more difficult in the long run. Together, we’ll figure out how you can make your one life the best it can be. Isn’t that result worth the effort?
I consider it a privilege to work with people who are motivated to change. Whether it’s feeling less anxious or depressed, improving an important relationship or learning to better control intense emotions, I am willing to join you in doing the hard work of change. Though the process is often simple, it’s rarely easy. The alternative option of staying the same, however, is usually much more difficult in the long run. Together, we’ll figure out how you can make your one life the best it can be. Isn’t that result worth the effort?
I provide treatment for children, adolescents, and adults including those struggling with depression or other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, maintaining healthy relationships, and/or behavioral concerns.
I provide treatment for children, adolescents, and adults including those struggling with depression or other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, maintaining healthy relationships, and/or behavioral concerns.
As your therapist, I will show up by providing a safe place for you to care for yourself as you grow and change. I will approach hard conversations and suggestions through a filter of love, and unbound kindness. I will assist you in your personal growth with evidence informed practices and creative solutions to help you live a life of contented wellness.
As your therapist, I will show up by providing a safe place for you to care for yourself as you grow and change. I will approach hard conversations and suggestions through a filter of love, and unbound kindness. I will assist you in your personal growth with evidence informed practices and creative solutions to help you live a life of contented wellness.
Seeking a therapist is a positive step in your pursuit to feel better. As a trauma-informed therapist, I understand that trauma does not discriminate and may present in several different forms. Research has shown that both “big T” (a single, terrible event) and “little t” trauma (daily stressors) can block the brain’s ability to process distressing events and have a profoundly negative impact on emotional, psychological, physical and spiritual well-being. Both of these types of traumas can lead to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, addiction, phobias, relationship issues, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or more.
Seeking a therapist is a positive step in your pursuit to feel better. As a trauma-informed therapist, I understand that trauma does not discriminate and may present in several different forms. Research has shown that both “big T” (a single, terrible event) and “little t” trauma (daily stressors) can block the brain’s ability to process distressing events and have a profoundly negative impact on emotional, psychological, physical and spiritual well-being. Both of these types of traumas can lead to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, addiction, phobias, relationship issues, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or more.
Alison L. Andrews
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Elgin, IL 60177
I value the importance of the client-therapist relationship and strive to assist clients in gaining insights into their behavior. I attentively listen to each client empathetically, to help identify and define target problems, and together we develop the therapeutic treatment plan to best meet their unique needs and goals. I collaborate with schools, doctors, and other sources to assist in advocating for my clients. In addition, I provide tools, strategies, and resources to increase my clients’ coping and problem-solving skills that can be of life long benefit to my clients.
I value the importance of the client-therapist relationship and strive to assist clients in gaining insights into their behavior. I attentively listen to each client empathetically, to help identify and define target problems, and together we develop the therapeutic treatment plan to best meet their unique needs and goals. I collaborate with schools, doctors, and other sources to assist in advocating for my clients. In addition, I provide tools, strategies, and resources to increase my clients’ coping and problem-solving skills that can be of life long benefit to my clients.
Joyce Gut
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC, CODPII, EMDR
Verified Verified
Schaumburg, IL 60173
I have supported individuals with a broad range of issues in community mental health, residential, and private practice settings. I consider it a privilege to join you on your journey of self-discovery and look forward to helping you uncover barriers to connection as you identify strengths that will allow you to meet your desired personal and professional goals. I strive to create a safe space that will allow you to share your experience with anxiety, depression, urge to self-sabotage with unconditional positive regard. I have a specialty in addictions, co-occurring disorders, and trauma.
I have supported individuals with a broad range of issues in community mental health, residential, and private practice settings. I consider it a privilege to join you on your journey of self-discovery and look forward to helping you uncover barriers to connection as you identify strengths that will allow you to meet your desired personal and professional goals. I strive to create a safe space that will allow you to share your experience with anxiety, depression, urge to self-sabotage with unconditional positive regard. I have a specialty in addictions, co-occurring disorders, and trauma.
Rebecca Davis is a licensed professional counselor who earned her master's degree in Counseling from Eastern Illinois University and master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lindenwood University. She was inspired to become a therapist during high school, where she found her passion for relating to and helping others while volunteering on the teen staff for the Operation Snowball and ITI (Illinois Teenage Institute) programs to help work with other teens. Over 25 years of counseling experience working in school settings, where she provided individual, group, and family therapy to children
Rebecca Davis is a licensed professional counselor who earned her master's degree in Counseling from Eastern Illinois University and master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lindenwood University. She was inspired to become a therapist during high school, where she found her passion for relating to and helping others while volunteering on the teen staff for the Operation Snowball and ITI (Illinois Teenage Institute) programs to help work with other teens. Over 25 years of counseling experience working in school settings, where she provided individual, group, and family therapy to children
Krystal Fowlkes, LCSW, LICSW, practicing at LifeStance Health in Illinois, is dedicated to helping children build selfawareness and accountability to succeed both at school and home. Serving the Illinois community, she brings a wealth of experience from her background as an elementary school social worker. Krystal specializes in assisting children and adolescents, working closely with them to normalize social emotional learning and support their emotional and behavioral growth. Krystal is passionate about addressing childhood behavior issues, ADHD, and PTSD/trauma.
Krystal Fowlkes, LCSW, LICSW, practicing at LifeStance Health in Illinois, is dedicated to helping children build selfawareness and accountability to succeed both at school and home. Serving the Illinois community, she brings a wealth of experience from her background as an elementary school social worker. Krystal specializes in assisting children and adolescents, working closely with them to normalize social emotional learning and support their emotional and behavioral growth. Krystal is passionate about addressing childhood behavior issues, ADHD, and PTSD/trauma.
Nancy Peterson Walz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Spring Grove, IL 60081
Are you feeling overwhelmed worrying about finances, family, job and health concerns? Are you feeling depressed, anxious and isolated? I totally get it! So many people feel ashamed or weak when they want to seek help. Please do not let these feelings stop you. It is important to get the support & resources that you need now. It is in our nature to put others first. You need a safe place just for you to sort things out, express your feelings & fears then leave it there so you can be there for everyone else who needs you. Let me help!
Are you feeling overwhelmed worrying about finances, family, job and health concerns? Are you feeling depressed, anxious and isolated? I totally get it! So many people feel ashamed or weak when they want to seek help. Please do not let these feelings stop you. It is important to get the support & resources that you need now. It is in our nature to put others first. You need a safe place just for you to sort things out, express your feelings & fears then leave it there so you can be there for everyone else who needs you. Let me help!
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.