Female Therapists in Springfield, IL
Ariel Swanson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Springfield, IL 62702 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Easily overwhelmed? Feeling tense or nervous? Unhappy and struggling to see any brightness? Welcome and I'm glad you're here. Therapy can be intimidating but making it this far is a huge step in the journey towards finding peace. I need to know, “what’s going on?” No matter your answer, I am here to explore and process your mood, symptoms and stressors to bring you into a calmer place. Let’s work together to help you feel better and more confident in your day to day.
Easily overwhelmed? Feeling tense or nervous? Unhappy and struggling to see any brightness? Welcome and I'm glad you're here. Therapy can be intimidating but making it this far is a huge step in the journey towards finding peace. I need to know, “what’s going on?” No matter your answer, I am here to explore and process your mood, symptoms and stressors to bring you into a calmer place. Let’s work together to help you feel better and more confident in your day to day.
Lgbtqia+ Relationship Therapist Nicole Lopez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Springfield, IL 62701 (Online Only)
As a queer woman of color, I have a passion for working with relationships that lie outside of what society would deem “traditional”.
Are you and your partner struggling to communicate and looking for a space to learn how to better understand each other? Or, maybe you're an individual looking to improve your self-esteem and build a stronger relationship with yourself. As a couple and family therapist, I strive to provide a safe and encouraging space for intimate relationships, families, and individuals to process, heal, challenge patterns, explore different ways of thinking… and even enjoy some fun and laughs along the way!
As a queer woman of color, I have a passion for working with relationships that lie outside of what society would deem “traditional”.
Are you and your partner struggling to communicate and looking for a space to learn how to better understand each other? Or, maybe you're an individual looking to improve your self-esteem and build a stronger relationship with yourself. As a couple and family therapist, I strive to provide a safe and encouraging space for intimate relationships, families, and individuals to process, heal, challenge patterns, explore different ways of thinking… and even enjoy some fun and laughs along the way!
Greetings, I'm Karissa. I'm here to be your partner on your journey to healing, self-discovery, and personal growth. As a dedicated and experienced mental health therapist, I understand that life's challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. However, I firmly believe that every individual has the innate capacity to overcome obstacles and create positive change in their lives. My mission is to provide you with the guidance, support, and tools you need to unlock your potential, find inner peace, and build a life that aligns with your values and aspirations.
Greetings, I'm Karissa. I'm here to be your partner on your journey to healing, self-discovery, and personal growth. As a dedicated and experienced mental health therapist, I understand that life's challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. However, I firmly believe that every individual has the innate capacity to overcome obstacles and create positive change in their lives. My mission is to provide you with the guidance, support, and tools you need to unlock your potential, find inner peace, and build a life that aligns with your values and aspirations.
Susan L Rick
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Springfield, IL 62701 (Online Only)
Book with me now by clicking on my website. My clients may have PTSD, depression, anxiety, or substance abuse. They may have trouble controlling emotions, self-esteem, confidence, impulses, and anger. These clients need a safe, confidential place to explore their feelings without judgment and somebody who will listen and kindly guide them. An individual who can help them achieve peace and contentment, improving their lives. They want to be respected and influential.
Book with me now by clicking on my website. My clients may have PTSD, depression, anxiety, or substance abuse. They may have trouble controlling emotions, self-esteem, confidence, impulses, and anger. These clients need a safe, confidential place to explore their feelings without judgment and somebody who will listen and kindly guide them. An individual who can help them achieve peace and contentment, improving their lives. They want to be respected and influential.
Patients whom engage in treatment with me, as their therapist, will be given a safe outlet and the development of trust within the relationship. Patients will be given the opportunity to share events, emotions, and perceptions of circumstances which have led them to needing mental health therapy. Our goal within therapy is to review the past and focus on the here and now to achieve personal happiness. Both privately and professionally I have gained insight to help persons recognize themselves as more than survivors..
Patients whom engage in treatment with me, as their therapist, will be given a safe outlet and the development of trust within the relationship. Patients will be given the opportunity to share events, emotions, and perceptions of circumstances which have led them to needing mental health therapy. Our goal within therapy is to review the past and focus on the here and now to achieve personal happiness. Both privately and professionally I have gained insight to help persons recognize themselves as more than survivors..
Leslie Zarker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
Springfield, IL 62702 (Online Only)
Do you struggle daily to find satisfaction or happiness? Perhaps you have no energy or time for yourself but plenty of irritability and anxiety for everyone including the dog? Your job is hard and stressful and home is another source of pressure. Your relationships aren’t what you want them to be and leave you feeling like you’re failing. Maybe you can’t stop thinking about certain things and feel like you can’t tell people because they might judge you, treat you differently, or just not understand. Does sleep elude you and leave you dragging yourself out of bed every morning? Do you hope today will be different than yesterday?
Do you struggle daily to find satisfaction or happiness? Perhaps you have no energy or time for yourself but plenty of irritability and anxiety for everyone including the dog? Your job is hard and stressful and home is another source of pressure. Your relationships aren’t what you want them to be and leave you feeling like you’re failing. Maybe you can’t stop thinking about certain things and feel like you can’t tell people because they might judge you, treat you differently, or just not understand. Does sleep elude you and leave you dragging yourself out of bed every morning? Do you hope today will be different than yesterday?
Brittany Brookshire
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, IL 62702 (Online Only)
Are you feeling paralyzed by anxiety or uncertainty? Are you feeling stuck in your daily life? Are you going through a major life transition? Do you want to get to know yourself better, or learn better tools for managing? If this sounds familiar to you, I might be the counselor for you! Many of my clients are people experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and adult ADHD, or those going through grief, stress, or a curveball life has thrown their way.
Are you feeling paralyzed by anxiety or uncertainty? Are you feeling stuck in your daily life? Are you going through a major life transition? Do you want to get to know yourself better, or learn better tools for managing? If this sounds familiar to you, I might be the counselor for you! Many of my clients are people experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and adult ADHD, or those going through grief, stress, or a curveball life has thrown their way.
Mary Kate Beckmen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Springfield, IL 62704 (Online Only)
Adolescents and emerging adults face a unique set of challenges as they navigate the pressures of school, work, relationships, and personal identity. You might be looking for a safe space to explore your feelings without judgment or seeking practical skills to manage emotions and build resilience. You may be hoping to understand yourself better, find balance, or feel more empowered in your decisions. If you're searching for clarity and confidence as you move through life, we can work together to develop strategies and support your journey toward healing and growth.
Adolescents and emerging adults face a unique set of challenges as they navigate the pressures of school, work, relationships, and personal identity. You might be looking for a safe space to explore your feelings without judgment or seeking practical skills to manage emotions and build resilience. You may be hoping to understand yourself better, find balance, or feel more empowered in your decisions. If you're searching for clarity and confidence as you move through life, we can work together to develop strategies and support your journey toward healing and growth.
Katherine Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, IL 62712 (Online Only)
I am passionate about walking alongside clients in therapy. We each have our own challenges and hardships, but we also have unique and amazing strengths! My goal in therapy is to help you understand what is and what is not working for you and find ways to connect, grow, and thrive. I have a particular interest in clients working through life transitions, spiritual struggles, and burnout related to caregiving.
I am passionate about walking alongside clients in therapy. We each have our own challenges and hardships, but we also have unique and amazing strengths! My goal in therapy is to help you understand what is and what is not working for you and find ways to connect, grow, and thrive. I have a particular interest in clients working through life transitions, spiritual struggles, and burnout related to caregiving.
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating complex life challenges, including the effects of incarceration and significant transitions like starting a family, entering college, or going through a divorce. I specialize in supporting parents and families of children with complex behavioral issues, helping them create nurturing environments. I provide compassionate care to the loved ones of those struggling with addiction or incarceration, offering guidance and support through their journeys. My approach is evidence-based, focused on understanding and supporting clients and their families every step of the way.
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating complex life challenges, including the effects of incarceration and significant transitions like starting a family, entering college, or going through a divorce. I specialize in supporting parents and families of children with complex behavioral issues, helping them create nurturing environments. I provide compassionate care to the loved ones of those struggling with addiction or incarceration, offering guidance and support through their journeys. My approach is evidence-based, focused on understanding and supporting clients and their families every step of the way.
Heather Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PEL
Verified Verified
Springfield, IL 62701 (Online Only)
Reaching out is the first step, I'm glad you're here. My work ranges from treating stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, to other specific personal and relational issues. I am passionate about adolescent neural development, embracing neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism, etc.), body acceptance, attachment theory, and working to break family cycles of trauma. I will work with you to establish goals that are driven by you, for you. I am an active listener who is also willing and ready to offer insight and point out potential problem areas with permission. You will make the change-I can help you see it.
Reaching out is the first step, I'm glad you're here. My work ranges from treating stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, to other specific personal and relational issues. I am passionate about adolescent neural development, embracing neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism, etc.), body acceptance, attachment theory, and working to break family cycles of trauma. I will work with you to establish goals that are driven by you, for you. I am an active listener who is also willing and ready to offer insight and point out potential problem areas with permission. You will make the change-I can help you see it.
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Hi, my name is Kay and I specialize in Women and Families. I specifically have experience with individuals healing from Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Narcissistic Abuse and Domestic Violence. I have over 15 years of therapy experience and 20 years of healthcare experience. I work with clients from adolescence into adulthood through many life cycles. My secondary interests include eating disorders in adolescents and young adults, and women's mental health related to menopause, parenting, significant others, work stress, etc.
Hi, my name is Kay and I specialize in Women and Families. I specifically have experience with individuals healing from Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Narcissistic Abuse and Domestic Violence. I have over 15 years of therapy experience and 20 years of healthcare experience. I work with clients from adolescence into adulthood through many life cycles. My secondary interests include eating disorders in adolescents and young adults, and women's mental health related to menopause, parenting, significant others, work stress, etc.
I enjoy working with clients who are motivated for change. Do you struggle with low self esteem, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, life changes/transitions, racism based trauma, difficulty setting boundaries or relationship stress? I seek to provide a space for growth and healing where you can safely share vulnerable parts of your life.
I enjoy working with clients who are motivated for change. Do you struggle with low self esteem, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, life changes/transitions, racism based trauma, difficulty setting boundaries or relationship stress? I seek to provide a space for growth and healing where you can safely share vulnerable parts of your life.
Bella Pecyna - Keep The High Standards Ditch Burnout
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Springfield, IL 62701
My clients are the go-getter girls who feel a strong sense of pressure to succeed. They appreciate having high standards, but also want to feel free from the mental load that can feel like a prison. I help clients re-wire their brains, so they can feel calm while maintaining the ambition. I work with them to ditch the hustle to feel "good enough" and find the sweet spot where productivity meets health and joy. We work on the healing, but also on the high-performance habits and your overall health. Together, we'll get you unstuck, build your confidence and cultivate overall wellness so you can step into your optimal.
My clients are the go-getter girls who feel a strong sense of pressure to succeed. They appreciate having high standards, but also want to feel free from the mental load that can feel like a prison. I help clients re-wire their brains, so they can feel calm while maintaining the ambition. I work with them to ditch the hustle to feel "good enough" and find the sweet spot where productivity meets health and joy. We work on the healing, but also on the high-performance habits and your overall health. Together, we'll get you unstuck, build your confidence and cultivate overall wellness so you can step into your optimal.
Kasandra Sapp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, IL 62701
Life is hard. Everyone walks through tough times, and no one should have to do it alone. It is my goal to walk with my clients through trials and see them emerge a stronger, healthier version of themselves. It takes courage to ask for help, therefore everyone who walks through my door is treated with respect and met with empathy and compassion.
Life is hard. Everyone walks through tough times, and no one should have to do it alone. It is my goal to walk with my clients through trials and see them emerge a stronger, healthier version of themselves. It takes courage to ask for help, therefore everyone who walks through my door is treated with respect and met with empathy and compassion.
Colleen Aziz
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Springfield, IL 62703 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
The best compliment I ever received was that I’m the “human embodiment of a cup of tea.” I bring that same warmth, compassion, and calm to every counseling relationship.
The best compliment I ever received was that I’m the “human embodiment of a cup of tea.” I bring that same warmth, compassion, and calm to every counseling relationship.
Anne Vahle- Online Illinois Therapist
Counselor, MSEd, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, IL 62704
There you are, feeling like a total mess under the surface while others think you've got it all together. Maybe you can't shake those negative thoughts. Maybe you've been crying more than usual, or maybe you've been quick to anger. It's exhausting, right? Oh, and your relationships are way more complicated than you'd like to let on. At times you seem to be teetering on the edge and lately you're feeling like everything could come crashing down at any minute. To top it off, you aren't sleeping well which only makes things worse. I know. And I'm sorry. In therapy you can start to leave the stress behind for a fresh start.
There you are, feeling like a total mess under the surface while others think you've got it all together. Maybe you can't shake those negative thoughts. Maybe you've been crying more than usual, or maybe you've been quick to anger. It's exhausting, right? Oh, and your relationships are way more complicated than you'd like to let on. At times you seem to be teetering on the edge and lately you're feeling like everything could come crashing down at any minute. To top it off, you aren't sleeping well which only makes things worse. I know. And I'm sorry. In therapy you can start to leave the stress behind for a fresh start.
Is it hard for your child or teen to cope with a medical illness or recent life change? Is your teen struggling with instructions, worrying about the future, staying in their room, and getting angry over small things? Or is your child having more tantrums and struggles with their behavior? There's hope! We will work together to make things better using proven ways to express strong emotions, change behaviors, and make a positive future for you and your child. My style is all about making you and your child feel heard, empowered, and cared for. We'll work together to make things better for you and your family!
Is it hard for your child or teen to cope with a medical illness or recent life change? Is your teen struggling with instructions, worrying about the future, staying in their room, and getting angry over small things? Or is your child having more tantrums and struggles with their behavior? There's hope! We will work together to make things better using proven ways to express strong emotions, change behaviors, and make a positive future for you and your child. My style is all about making you and your child feel heard, empowered, and cared for. We'll work together to make things better for you and your family!
Daria Cooper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Springfield, IL 62701 (Online Only)
Licensed in IL and IA. I often feel lonely in a crowd, even in a crowd of my friends. I often feel like nothing I do will be good enough. When I walk into a room, I often try to avoid eye contact for fear that I will be seen, yet all I really want is for someone to see me. Does this describe you? If so, you are not alone. Lots of people feel this way, especially those who have experienced difficult childhoods. No matter how successful you may appear on the outside, it's hard to shake the "I'm not good enough" feeling.
Licensed in IL and IA. I often feel lonely in a crowd, even in a crowd of my friends. I often feel like nothing I do will be good enough. When I walk into a room, I often try to avoid eye contact for fear that I will be seen, yet all I really want is for someone to see me. Does this describe you? If so, you are not alone. Lots of people feel this way, especially those who have experienced difficult childhoods. No matter how successful you may appear on the outside, it's hard to shake the "I'm not good enough" feeling.
Welcome! You've taken a great step by exploring new ways to care for yourself through therapy. Many situations and life circumstances bring people to this space, and I look forward to talking with you more about your story. If you're even wondering if therapy might be right for you, then the answer is yes! Over the years, I've developed a passion for working with young adults and supporting the unique challenges they face today. I've found that many young (and even not-so-young!) adults are dealing with major life transitions, and struggle to navigate those new changes at times. This is where therapy steps in!
Welcome! You've taken a great step by exploring new ways to care for yourself through therapy. Many situations and life circumstances bring people to this space, and I look forward to talking with you more about your story. If you're even wondering if therapy might be right for you, then the answer is yes! Over the years, I've developed a passion for working with young adults and supporting the unique challenges they face today. I've found that many young (and even not-so-young!) adults are dealing with major life transitions, and struggle to navigate those new changes at times. This is where therapy steps in!
