Women's Issues Therapists in University Park, IL
My therapy style is nonjudgemental, compassionate, and empowering grounded in evidenced-based practices. I strive to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where clients feel comfortable exploring life's challenges and working towards meaningful change.
My therapy style is nonjudgemental, compassionate, and empowering grounded in evidenced-based practices. I strive to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where clients feel comfortable exploring life's challenges and working towards meaningful change.
A Worthy Journey Therapy and Coaching
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CPC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
You feel like you will never be good enough. You try so hard to make everyone else happy and if you're honest they're your kryptonite. You just want to be understood and for people to love you for you. But this love feels conditional. You secretly wonder if other people like you or just what you can do for them. If you’re being honest you feel so weak and hate that you are affected by the thought of people judging you, criticizing you, or downright leaving. To make them stay you try to please everyone in your life but you’re pissed off because what you want seems not to matter and you always get the short end of the stick.
You feel like you will never be good enough. You try so hard to make everyone else happy and if you're honest they're your kryptonite. You just want to be understood and for people to love you for you. But this love feels conditional. You secretly wonder if other people like you or just what you can do for them. If you’re being honest you feel so weak and hate that you are affected by the thought of people judging you, criticizing you, or downright leaving. To make them stay you try to please everyone in your life but you’re pissed off because what you want seems not to matter and you always get the short end of the stick.
I approach each client with respect and dignity—seeing you as a whole person, not just a list of symptoms. My goal is to create a warm, safe space where you can be your unapologetic self without fear of judgment. Together we will explore and identify your goals in treatment and collaborate to find solutions to any problematic issues you are facing. I also incorporate evidenced based techniques that draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Family Systems, and Trauma-Informed interventions.
I approach each client with respect and dignity—seeing you as a whole person, not just a list of symptoms. My goal is to create a warm, safe space where you can be your unapologetic self without fear of judgment. Together we will explore and identify your goals in treatment and collaborate to find solutions to any problematic issues you are facing. I also incorporate evidenced based techniques that draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Family Systems, and Trauma-Informed interventions.
Comprehensive Services of Illinois
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAP, CADC, CPLC, CWLC
Serves Area
Welcome to Comprehensive Services of Illinois! CSI staff members are looking forward to servicing you. They are phenomenal, providing comprehensive, high quality, accessible, affordable and effective services to children, adolescent and adults. Professional services are tailored to individual, couple and family need. Their goals are to assist, empower, and respond to your needs. While demonstrating the Comprehensive Services of Illinois philosophy: commitment, compassion, confidentiality, dignity, empathy, empowerment, excellence, genuineness, purpose, respect, support and understanding. Call today to schedule an appointment.
Welcome to Comprehensive Services of Illinois! CSI staff members are looking forward to servicing you. They are phenomenal, providing comprehensive, high quality, accessible, affordable and effective services to children, adolescent and adults. Professional services are tailored to individual, couple and family need. Their goals are to assist, empower, and respond to your needs. While demonstrating the Comprehensive Services of Illinois philosophy: commitment, compassion, confidentiality, dignity, empathy, empowerment, excellence, genuineness, purpose, respect, support and understanding. Call today to schedule an appointment.
As we navigate through life, we often prioritize the needs of others before our own. As an advocate for self-care, I believe that prioritizing one’s own mental health needs is the highest form of self-care. Starting your therapy journey can be the first step toward putting yourself first and improving your overall mental wellbeing.
As we navigate through life, we often prioritize the needs of others before our own. As an advocate for self-care, I believe that prioritizing one’s own mental health needs is the highest form of self-care. Starting your therapy journey can be the first step toward putting yourself first and improving your overall mental wellbeing.
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Our therapists have each walked through life’s struggles in one form or another. We want to help you process your journey by working collaboratively with you to identify your goals and move towards a plan to flourish and repurpose your life.
We place a strong emphasis on building a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship.
For clients who desire it, our therapists thoughtfully weave faith into the therapeutic process, while creating a space that welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs.
Our therapists have each walked through life’s struggles in one form or another. We want to help you process your journey by working collaboratively with you to identify your goals and move towards a plan to flourish and repurpose your life.
We place a strong emphasis on building a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship.
For clients who desire it, our therapists thoughtfully weave faith into the therapeutic process, while creating a space that welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs.
Hello! Thank you for reviewing the information for my online practice, Coleman Counseling. My name is Mrs. Michelle Coleman, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in mood disorders, adjustment disorders, and helping individuals navigate life stressors.
Hello! Thank you for reviewing the information for my online practice, Coleman Counseling. My name is Mrs. Michelle Coleman, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in mood disorders, adjustment disorders, and helping individuals navigate life stressors.
What you're experiencing feels like more than the everyday, routine stress. The overthinking, drive to be exceptional yet still feeling like you're falling short in some capacity, fearing you aren't good enough, feeling as if there is not enough of you to go around or there isn't enough time in the day to get it all accomplished. It's exhausting. You need a break from it, you need to quiet the noise and be able to breathe. Stop the rush, slow the demands, prioritize the needs and get back to more functional way of living.
What you're experiencing feels like more than the everyday, routine stress. The overthinking, drive to be exceptional yet still feeling like you're falling short in some capacity, fearing you aren't good enough, feeling as if there is not enough of you to go around or there isn't enough time in the day to get it all accomplished. It's exhausting. You need a break from it, you need to quiet the noise and be able to breathe. Stop the rush, slow the demands, prioritize the needs and get back to more functional way of living.
When things feel overwhelming and unmanageable it can be hard to ask for help, I am here to work with you to develop strategies that can lead to a healthier and more manageable life. I work with adults and young adults with various challenges including depression, anxiety, relationship issues & self worth. Offering In-Person & Telehealth sessions available during daytime and evening hours.
When things feel overwhelming and unmanageable it can be hard to ask for help, I am here to work with you to develop strategies that can lead to a healthier and more manageable life. I work with adults and young adults with various challenges including depression, anxiety, relationship issues & self worth. Offering In-Person & Telehealth sessions available during daytime and evening hours.
Hello, I'm Tracey.
"Relationships often die not because of conversations that were had but rather conversations that were never had," (Lysa Terkeurst). Do you feel tied to a toxic relationship despite efforts to resolve that has left you living in the past, feeling like a burden, not measuring up, and chasing that person in hopes of a moment of feeling heard? Did you grow up in a family system that scolded you for saying "no" and had no patience for what you thought or felt? Have you found yourself now people pleasing and afraid of allowing anyone access to your authentic self? Then it is time to build you according to You.
Hello, I'm Tracey.
"Relationships often die not because of conversations that were had but rather conversations that were never had," (Lysa Terkeurst). Do you feel tied to a toxic relationship despite efforts to resolve that has left you living in the past, feeling like a burden, not measuring up, and chasing that person in hopes of a moment of feeling heard? Did you grow up in a family system that scolded you for saying "no" and had no patience for what you thought or felt? Have you found yourself now people pleasing and afraid of allowing anyone access to your authentic self? Then it is time to build you according to You.
It is my goal to provide compassionate and confidential counseling for individuals, couples and families who are seeking support for various issues, such as: depression, anxiety, bereavement, relationship concerns, job stress, parenting education and trauma. I have worked in the field of psychology for over 10 years and enjoy seeing people become the best version of themselves. It is an honor to walk with you on your journey towards wellness.
It is my goal to provide compassionate and confidential counseling for individuals, couples and families who are seeking support for various issues, such as: depression, anxiety, bereavement, relationship concerns, job stress, parenting education and trauma. I have worked in the field of psychology for over 10 years and enjoy seeing people become the best version of themselves. It is an honor to walk with you on your journey towards wellness.
My goal is to help individuals challenge-ATTITUDES, BELIEFS, and THINKING that limit personal growth. Utilizing the concept of MIND, BODY, SPIRIT for INNER HEALING.
My goal is to help individuals challenge-ATTITUDES, BELIEFS, and THINKING that limit personal growth. Utilizing the concept of MIND, BODY, SPIRIT for INNER HEALING.
I believe everyone seeks to be understood and my goal as a therapist is to ensure my clients feel heard, valued, and affirmed. The client is the expert of their own experiences. I work collaboratively with clients to assist them in developing awareness, understanding, and compassion for themselves by providing a safe, authentic environment where we can work together to facilitate growth and change. By using a person-centered, solution-focused, and relational approach, I assist clients in gaining personal insight to bring about healthy changes.
I believe everyone seeks to be understood and my goal as a therapist is to ensure my clients feel heard, valued, and affirmed. The client is the expert of their own experiences. I work collaboratively with clients to assist them in developing awareness, understanding, and compassion for themselves by providing a safe, authentic environment where we can work together to facilitate growth and change. By using a person-centered, solution-focused, and relational approach, I assist clients in gaining personal insight to bring about healthy changes.
My areas of interest include perinatal/postpartum mental health, perinatal loss, birth trauma, infertility, motherhood, women's issues, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief & loss, and life transitions.
In January 2025, I became certified through Postpartum Support International as a PMH-C (Perinatal Mental Health Counselor).I provide a warm space for women to continue their healing journey that have experienced perinatal loss, birth trauma, and perinatal mood & anxiety disorders. I am deeply aligned in working with women who have experienced perinatal loss
My areas of interest include perinatal/postpartum mental health, perinatal loss, birth trauma, infertility, motherhood, women's issues, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief & loss, and life transitions.
In January 2025, I became certified through Postpartum Support International as a PMH-C (Perinatal Mental Health Counselor).I provide a warm space for women to continue their healing journey that have experienced perinatal loss, birth trauma, and perinatal mood & anxiety disorders. I am deeply aligned in working with women who have experienced perinatal loss
I work with people across the life span who would like to incorporate their faith in their healing journey. We live in a fallen world, and God does not promise that we will not have trouble through the seasons of life, for example, grief/loss, troubles in our marriage, hardships at work/school, being treated unfairly, etc. However, He does promise to be with us through these storms, and he offers His peace through it all.
I work with people across the life span who would like to incorporate their faith in their healing journey. We live in a fallen world, and God does not promise that we will not have trouble through the seasons of life, for example, grief/loss, troubles in our marriage, hardships at work/school, being treated unfairly, etc. However, He does promise to be with us through these storms, and he offers His peace through it all.
I do some of my best work with teens and young adults. Many times they may not have the words to describe what is bringing them to counseling, and that is OK. I am great at helping clients feel open to just start talking. Those first few sessions may feel like you're rambling, or just dumping information, but I am listening, understanding, and getting the big picture. After I get a sense of what is bothering you the most, I'll reflect to you what I am noticing to see if we are on the same page. This can help you put words to your experiences and then we can start to make a plan of how to address your issues together.
I do some of my best work with teens and young adults. Many times they may not have the words to describe what is bringing them to counseling, and that is OK. I am great at helping clients feel open to just start talking. Those first few sessions may feel like you're rambling, or just dumping information, but I am listening, understanding, and getting the big picture. After I get a sense of what is bothering you the most, I'll reflect to you what I am noticing to see if we are on the same page. This can help you put words to your experiences and then we can start to make a plan of how to address your issues together.
My specialties include anxiety disorders, mood disorders, relationship issues, self worth, trauma, occupational issues, life transitions, prenatal/postnatal, women's issues and managing work/life balance.
In our first session, you will have time to share your story and what you are hoping to change. We will collaborate on clear goals, I will guide you in creating a practical roadmap and will introduce evidence-based tools you can start using right away.
My specialties include anxiety disorders, mood disorders, relationship issues, self worth, trauma, occupational issues, life transitions, prenatal/postnatal, women's issues and managing work/life balance.
In our first session, you will have time to share your story and what you are hoping to change. We will collaborate on clear goals, I will guide you in creating a practical roadmap and will introduce evidence-based tools you can start using right away.
I believe people often become stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior just because they have not learned another way. Many clients have strengths and abilities they have overlooked. These are the gems we will discover to aid empowerment, growth and achievement of life goals. Effective communication and coping skills are incorporated into treatment giving clients the tools to make positive changes. Therapy often includes alternative modalities such as guided visualization,writing, art and relaxation techniques. Each client is honored as an individual, with therapy adapted to their specific needs and comfort levels.
I believe people often become stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior just because they have not learned another way. Many clients have strengths and abilities they have overlooked. These are the gems we will discover to aid empowerment, growth and achievement of life goals. Effective communication and coping skills are incorporated into treatment giving clients the tools to make positive changes. Therapy often includes alternative modalities such as guided visualization,writing, art and relaxation techniques. Each client is honored as an individual, with therapy adapted to their specific needs and comfort levels.
Welcome. Sometimes life happens, and afterward, things just aren't the same. Relationships change, trust is broken, loss occurs, or stress accumulates in ways that leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. Despite your best efforts, you may find yourself repeating patterns that no longer serve you.
My work helps clients identify what's driving those patterns, address unresolved wounds, and develop practical strategies for lasting change. Together, we focus on building greater clarity, confidence, resilience, and a stronger sense of direction, regardless of the circumstances around you.
Welcome. Sometimes life happens, and afterward, things just aren't the same. Relationships change, trust is broken, loss occurs, or stress accumulates in ways that leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. Despite your best efforts, you may find yourself repeating patterns that no longer serve you.
My work helps clients identify what's driving those patterns, address unresolved wounds, and develop practical strategies for lasting change. Together, we focus on building greater clarity, confidence, resilience, and a stronger sense of direction, regardless of the circumstances around you.
As a Clinical Psychologist I believe that safety and connection are primary tenets of the therapeutic process. My philosophy is anchored in the belief that lasting psychological healing is grounded in hope, which I see as intentional and strength based engagement with one's life.
As individuals we have the need to be seen, heard and valued. Navigating the daily stressors of life, finding hope when feeling lost or down, or reconnecting to oneself after a loss or end of a relationship are just some of the things that we can work on leveraging your own strengths and resilience.
As a Clinical Psychologist I believe that safety and connection are primary tenets of the therapeutic process. My philosophy is anchored in the belief that lasting psychological healing is grounded in hope, which I see as intentional and strength based engagement with one's life.
As individuals we have the need to be seen, heard and valued. Navigating the daily stressors of life, finding hope when feeling lost or down, or reconnecting to oneself after a loss or end of a relationship are just some of the things that we can work on leveraging your own strengths and resilience.
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- Steger
Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.