Female Therapists in Springfield, IL
Cathy L Brown
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor , MA, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Springfield, IL 62704
Offering 20+ years of skilled counseling experience specializing in child and adolescent issues including ADHD, anxiety, depression and all school issues. I have special training in adult issues related to self-improvement, anxiety, depression, mood and personality disorders, codependency, abuse. parent/child relationships, and divorce recovery.
Offering 20+ years of skilled counseling experience specializing in child and adolescent issues including ADHD, anxiety, depression and all school issues. I have special training in adult issues related to self-improvement, anxiety, depression, mood and personality disorders, codependency, abuse. parent/child relationships, and divorce recovery.
Hello! I’m Shanna and I am accepting new clients. I am drawn to working with people who have experienced systemic, interpersonal, financial, and work-related trauma, women, couples, LGBTQ+ folks and anyone who wishes to heal their heart amidst the challenges of the world. I strive to co-create a safe container with clients, so they feel open to explore and embrace all the parts of themselves, both light and dark. My style can best be described as playful, embodied, mindful, compassionate, and creative with a side of humor!
Hello! I’m Shanna and I am accepting new clients. I am drawn to working with people who have experienced systemic, interpersonal, financial, and work-related trauma, women, couples, LGBTQ+ folks and anyone who wishes to heal their heart amidst the challenges of the world. I strive to co-create a safe container with clients, so they feel open to explore and embrace all the parts of themselves, both light and dark. My style can best be described as playful, embodied, mindful, compassionate, and creative with a side of humor!
Alicia Gatti has been working in mental health since 2008, building her career in various roles and clinical settings. She provides individual, couple, and family therapy to children, teens, and adults. She has extensive experience in treating mood disorders, anxiety, adjustment issues, anger management, trauma, domestic violence, and family systems issues. Additionally, she has worked in Higher Education providing academic support services, individualized accommodations, and self-advocacy guidance to college students with documented disabilities.
Alicia Gatti has been working in mental health since 2008, building her career in various roles and clinical settings. She provides individual, couple, and family therapy to children, teens, and adults. She has extensive experience in treating mood disorders, anxiety, adjustment issues, anger management, trauma, domestic violence, and family systems issues. Additionally, she has worked in Higher Education providing academic support services, individualized accommodations, and self-advocacy guidance to college students with documented disabilities.
Hillary LaMontagne
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Springfield, IL 62703
Hillary has over 20 years of experience in the mental health field and offers therapy for individuals ages 13 and up dealing with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, OCD, and personality disorders. Hillary enjoys working with individuals who have experienced grief and loss through death and divorce, are healing from trauma, moms dealing with postpartum depression, and the LGBTQ community. Her specialty areas include substance abuse recovery and transgender transitions. She offers animal-assisted therapy with her dog, Holly, to create a relaxed and comforting environment during sessions.
Hillary has over 20 years of experience in the mental health field and offers therapy for individuals ages 13 and up dealing with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, OCD, and personality disorders. Hillary enjoys working with individuals who have experienced grief and loss through death and divorce, are healing from trauma, moms dealing with postpartum depression, and the LGBTQ community. Her specialty areas include substance abuse recovery and transgender transitions. She offers animal-assisted therapy with her dog, Holly, to create a relaxed and comforting environment during sessions.
It has been a pleasure to have served a diverse client population throughout my career at my private practice since 2001. I enjoy working with clients, ages 16-65+, and want my clients to lead fulfilling days and everyday feelings of being: happy, in control, and free of depression, anxiety, stress and other issues. I believe in working together toward therapy goals. You can do it! Let me guide you.
It has been a pleasure to have served a diverse client population throughout my career at my private practice since 2001. I enjoy working with clients, ages 16-65+, and want my clients to lead fulfilling days and everyday feelings of being: happy, in control, and free of depression, anxiety, stress and other issues. I believe in working together toward therapy goals. You can do it! Let me guide you.
Emily Baughman is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. She has an MA in Human Development Counseling with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and a BS and AA in Psychology. Emily is devoted to positively impacting the lives of her clients by helping them to develop skills necessary to survive and thrive in every season of life. She thrives in a collaborative therapeutic alliance that promotes safety, trust, and growth through supportive interactions with clients.
Emily Baughman is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. She has an MA in Human Development Counseling with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and a BS and AA in Psychology. Emily is devoted to positively impacting the lives of her clients by helping them to develop skills necessary to survive and thrive in every season of life. She thrives in a collaborative therapeutic alliance that promotes safety, trust, and growth through supportive interactions with clients.
Sheila Dalton
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Springfield, IL 62704 (Online Only)
As a licensed professional counselor, I would like to assist you in a nonjudgmental, compassionate and safe environment for you to process daily struggles that are causing you to feel stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or depressed. I look forward to the opportunity to work alongside you and empower you to make the changes that you desire.
As a licensed professional counselor, I would like to assist you in a nonjudgmental, compassionate and safe environment for you to process daily struggles that are causing you to feel stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or depressed. I look forward to the opportunity to work alongside you and empower you to make the changes that you desire.
Everyone struggles. Happiness, fear, joy, sadness, and anger are all part of the human experience. Sometimes, we need help navigating through life's trials. Finding healthy ways to express ourselves and communicate what we actually want and need is crucial to our overall well-being. As a mental health professional, I strive to create a safe, healthy environment where individuals, couples, and families can process through life's challenges.
Everyone struggles. Happiness, fear, joy, sadness, and anger are all part of the human experience. Sometimes, we need help navigating through life's trials. Finding healthy ways to express ourselves and communicate what we actually want and need is crucial to our overall well-being. As a mental health professional, I strive to create a safe, healthy environment where individuals, couples, and families can process through life's challenges.
Megan McClure is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. She received an MS in Mental Health Counseling from EIU and a BS in Psychology from SIUE. Megan is a compassionate, supportive, and kind-hearted clinician who thrives on seeing individuals grow and become the best possible version of themselves. She has a huge passion for working with the younger population, including young children and adolescents. Megan loves to make therapy a fun but safe atmosphere to keep children focused and engaged by utilizing play therapy techniques and skills.
Megan McClure is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. She received an MS in Mental Health Counseling from EIU and a BS in Psychology from SIUE. Megan is a compassionate, supportive, and kind-hearted clinician who thrives on seeing individuals grow and become the best possible version of themselves. She has a huge passion for working with the younger population, including young children and adolescents. Megan loves to make therapy a fun but safe atmosphere to keep children focused and engaged by utilizing play therapy techniques and skills.
My name is Amy Lozano and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Grief Provider. My areas of expertise are grief and loss, religious trauma, life transitions, and anxiety. My desire is to help support those who are working through challenging life circumstances and need to verbally process with a non-judgmental and unbiased third party. I used a strengths-based and solution-focused approach when working with clients. I also incorporate attachment and many of the latest grief and loss theories.
My name is Amy Lozano and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Grief Provider. My areas of expertise are grief and loss, religious trauma, life transitions, and anxiety. My desire is to help support those who are working through challenging life circumstances and need to verbally process with a non-judgmental and unbiased third party. I used a strengths-based and solution-focused approach when working with clients. I also incorporate attachment and many of the latest grief and loss theories.
Laura has had the privilege to walk alongside women and men who have experienced trauma after having an abortion or being a loved one of someone who has had an abortion and feel a sense of loss and regret afterwards.
Laura Colantino is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2016. Laura offers real compassion, a true concern to help others, a disarming presence, and great listening skills. She has been told that she is "real" and makes people feel safe and comfortable. Laura uses creativity and light-heartedness where applicable to help establish trust and the therapeutic relationship. She has personal experience with trauma and other life challenges that have increased her ability to empathize with others who face such struggles.
Laura has had the privilege to walk alongside women and men who have experienced trauma after having an abortion or being a loved one of someone who has had an abortion and feel a sense of loss and regret afterwards.
Laura Colantino is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2016. Laura offers real compassion, a true concern to help others, a disarming presence, and great listening skills. She has been told that she is "real" and makes people feel safe and comfortable. Laura uses creativity and light-heartedness where applicable to help establish trust and the therapeutic relationship. She has personal experience with trauma and other life challenges that have increased her ability to empathize with others who face such struggles.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, IL 62711
Accepting new clients! My passion is working with children and adolescents that have experienced trauma and assisting them in identifying their strengths to achieve progress. I additionally assist with behavioral struggles, ADHD, anxiety, and many others. I also work with parents and families to build knowledge, education, and support for child!
Accepting new clients! My passion is working with children and adolescents that have experienced trauma and assisting them in identifying their strengths to achieve progress. I additionally assist with behavioral struggles, ADHD, anxiety, and many others. I also work with parents and families to build knowledge, education, and support for child!
As an agency we have been supporting people via online sessions, with everything that falls “outside the box”. If you are encountering relationship problems, you may have found that it is easier to procrastinate rather than to seek the relationship advice and tools that you need. You may have even been waiting to seek consulting or coaching services for years. Meanwhile your relationship difficulties have only been getting worse. Our consulting services are designed to help you communicate better and make sustainable changes that will benefit you and your family throughout your lives to come back to loving one another.
As an agency we have been supporting people via online sessions, with everything that falls “outside the box”. If you are encountering relationship problems, you may have found that it is easier to procrastinate rather than to seek the relationship advice and tools that you need. You may have even been waiting to seek consulting or coaching services for years. Meanwhile your relationship difficulties have only been getting worse. Our consulting services are designed to help you communicate better and make sustainable changes that will benefit you and your family throughout your lives to come back to loving one another.
Carrie White
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springfield, IL 62704 (Online Only)
Hi there! Thanks for checking out my profile! I know it can be difficult searching for the right therapist, so here’s a little about me. I work with a wide range of human experiences such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, communication issues, parenting issues, and sex and relationship issues (including polyamory). Although I enjoy working with all kinds of issues my speciality is working with ADHD/Autism and the LGBTQ+ community. I provide gender affirming care for trans and gender expansive folks and provide letters for gender affirming surgery or hormones!
Hi there! Thanks for checking out my profile! I know it can be difficult searching for the right therapist, so here’s a little about me. I work with a wide range of human experiences such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, communication issues, parenting issues, and sex and relationship issues (including polyamory). Although I enjoy working with all kinds of issues my speciality is working with ADHD/Autism and the LGBTQ+ community. I provide gender affirming care for trans and gender expansive folks and provide letters for gender affirming surgery or hormones!
Kristin Smith is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She received her Master's Degree in Counseling from Lincoln Christian University. She has a wide range of clinical experience working with individuals, children, teens, and families experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, anger management, PTSD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance abuse), life changes and transitions, relationships, grief and loss, and substance abuse/ addictions. Ms. Smith has worked in outpatient and residential settings both at Memorial and SIU.
Kristin Smith is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She received her Master's Degree in Counseling from Lincoln Christian University. She has a wide range of clinical experience working with individuals, children, teens, and families experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, anger management, PTSD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance abuse), life changes and transitions, relationships, grief and loss, and substance abuse/ addictions. Ms. Smith has worked in outpatient and residential settings both at Memorial and SIU.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults to help them overcome anxiety and stress that is interfering in their lives and happiness. Throughout treatment my approach is collaborative and caring with a healthy dose of humor. I use evidence-based approaches and work with patients in and out of the office to maximize treatment outcomes. Together I work with my patients to help them overcome the challenges and limitations in their lives caused by anxiety and stress.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults to help them overcome anxiety and stress that is interfering in their lives and happiness. Throughout treatment my approach is collaborative and caring with a healthy dose of humor. I use evidence-based approaches and work with patients in and out of the office to maximize treatment outcomes. Together I work with my patients to help them overcome the challenges and limitations in their lives caused by anxiety and stress.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who offers professional yet warm and caring help to those struggling with life's challenges. I have devoted my clinical work to assisting adult individuals with a broad spectrum of concerns. Specifically, I enjoy working with individuals in the following areas: depression, anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, low self-esteem, communication, and relationship concerns.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who offers professional yet warm and caring help to those struggling with life's challenges. I have devoted my clinical work to assisting adult individuals with a broad spectrum of concerns. Specifically, I enjoy working with individuals in the following areas: depression, anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, low self-esteem, communication, and relationship concerns.
Sometimes in life we just want to be seen and heard by a compassionate and non-judgmental person - someone who listens in a way that makes us feel visible, valued and validated. I create a space where this happens for my clients, fully believing this enables healing from the past, freedom to live in the present and a strong sense of empowerment to reinvent yourself and create the future you desire. Whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, or trauma, I am here for you. In light of the pandemic, you may just need extra support to learn coping strategies to maintain your best possible emotional health.
Sometimes in life we just want to be seen and heard by a compassionate and non-judgmental person - someone who listens in a way that makes us feel visible, valued and validated. I create a space where this happens for my clients, fully believing this enables healing from the past, freedom to live in the present and a strong sense of empowerment to reinvent yourself and create the future you desire. Whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, or trauma, I am here for you. In light of the pandemic, you may just need extra support to learn coping strategies to maintain your best possible emotional health.
Brittany Helmich- Behavioral Health Center of IL.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC, MA
Verified Verified
Springfield, IL 62703
Brittany Helmich is a LCPC and CADC. She attained her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Blackburn College and her Master's Degree in Clinical Adult Psychology from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. Brittany’s clinical experience ranges from Wells Center, community mental health, both Gateway residential and outpatient substance use disorder treatment, Memorial psychiatric response team and crisis counseling, and working with service members and their families through the Illinois Army and Air National Guard. Compassion focused, adapting to life changes, losses, aging and healthcare, retirement.
Brittany Helmich is a LCPC and CADC. She attained her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Blackburn College and her Master's Degree in Clinical Adult Psychology from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. Brittany’s clinical experience ranges from Wells Center, community mental health, both Gateway residential and outpatient substance use disorder treatment, Memorial psychiatric response team and crisis counseling, and working with service members and their families through the Illinois Army and Air National Guard. Compassion focused, adapting to life changes, losses, aging and healthcare, retirement.
Art Therapist at RX Art Therapy, Inc.
Art Therapist, MAATC, ATR-P
Verified Verified
Springfield, IL 62701
Art therapy involves connecting the body, mind and spirit. I believe that we all have the innate ability to heal. We have a safe environment to process, allowing for increased insight, removing roadblocks to growth, and reframing perceptions. In therapy, I emphasize the use of art, movement and mindfulness in a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Art therapy gives an opportunity to facilitate integration that can lead to a new state of embodiment and awareness, resulting in an improved quality of life.
Art therapy involves connecting the body, mind and spirit. I believe that we all have the innate ability to heal. We have a safe environment to process, allowing for increased insight, removing roadblocks to growth, and reframing perceptions. In therapy, I emphasize the use of art, movement and mindfulness in a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Art therapy gives an opportunity to facilitate integration that can lead to a new state of embodiment and awareness, resulting in an improved quality of life.
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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.