Female Therapists in West Peoria, IL
Do you want help feeling better about yourself and your life? Are you looking for a counselor with an open mind and a compassionate heart who accepts you as you are, someone who recognizes your basic humanity and worth? We’re living in unstable times when life may feel as if it has slipped sideways into unfamiliar territory. You are not alone. I can act as an honest and gentle guide to listen and to teach you the skills and techniques that can improve your life. There are many benefits to counseling; improved self-esteem, more control over obsessive thoughts, and a clearer sense of life direction.
Do you want help feeling better about yourself and your life? Are you looking for a counselor with an open mind and a compassionate heart who accepts you as you are, someone who recognizes your basic humanity and worth? We’re living in unstable times when life may feel as if it has slipped sideways into unfamiliar territory. You are not alone. I can act as an honest and gentle guide to listen and to teach you the skills and techniques that can improve your life. There are many benefits to counseling; improved self-esteem, more control over obsessive thoughts, and a clearer sense of life direction.
Through a collaborative and compassionate approach, I work to create a safe space where you can feel heard, understood, and validated. My goal is to help clients achieve their goals, improve their relationships, and enhance their overall well-being. We often look to the past to identify our core beliefs that guide our current worldview, priorities, and decision making. We have been learning these "core beliefs" about ourselves and the world since before we could walk and sometimes we stop integrating new observations and we become stuck. You can get unstuck with Shauna.
Through a collaborative and compassionate approach, I work to create a safe space where you can feel heard, understood, and validated. My goal is to help clients achieve their goals, improve their relationships, and enhance their overall well-being. We often look to the past to identify our core beliefs that guide our current worldview, priorities, and decision making. We have been learning these "core beliefs" about ourselves and the world since before we could walk and sometimes we stop integrating new observations and we become stuck. You can get unstuck with Shauna.
Starfish Family Counseling
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, CATP
West Peoria, IL 61604
The mission of Starfish Family Counseling, PLLC, is best described through a story. The Starfish Story tells of a child walking along a beach after a terrible storm which washed up thousands of starfish onto the beach. The child is throwing starfish back into the water, when someone admonishes the child that they cannot save them all, cannot really make a difference. The child responds by picking up another starfish and saying "it makes a difference to this one." Together we will explore your goals, strengths and most importantly that you, your child, your relationships deserve healing. You matter.
The mission of Starfish Family Counseling, PLLC, is best described through a story. The Starfish Story tells of a child walking along a beach after a terrible storm which washed up thousands of starfish onto the beach. The child is throwing starfish back into the water, when someone admonishes the child that they cannot save them all, cannot really make a difference. The child responds by picking up another starfish and saying "it makes a difference to this one." Together we will explore your goals, strengths and most importantly that you, your child, your relationships deserve healing. You matter.
I believe each person has within them the power and skills needed to make changes and succeed in life. My goal as a therapist is to meet clients where they are, build on the strengths they already possess, and develop strategies to help cope with life's ups and downs more effectively. I strive to create a warm and supportive environment where clients feel free of judgement and comfortable sharing and working toward their personal goals. I approach therapy utilizing CBT techniques and strengths-based approach in a culturally sensitive environment.
I believe each person has within them the power and skills needed to make changes and succeed in life. My goal as a therapist is to meet clients where they are, build on the strengths they already possess, and develop strategies to help cope with life's ups and downs more effectively. I strive to create a warm and supportive environment where clients feel free of judgement and comfortable sharing and working toward their personal goals. I approach therapy utilizing CBT techniques and strengths-based approach in a culturally sensitive environment.
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Taking the first step toward seeking support can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I am passionate about helping individuals find healing, resilience, and greater confidence in themselves and their relationships.
Whether you are processing past experiences, managing current stressors, or seeking personal growth, I am committed to helping you identify your strengths and build the tools needed to move forward. Together, we can create a path toward healing, balance, and lasting positive change.
I look forward to supporting you on your journey.
Taking the first step toward seeking support can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I am passionate about helping individuals find healing, resilience, and greater confidence in themselves and their relationships.
Whether you are processing past experiences, managing current stressors, or seeking personal growth, I am committed to helping you identify your strengths and build the tools needed to move forward. Together, we can create a path toward healing, balance, and lasting positive change.
I look forward to supporting you on your journey.
With a strong interest in supporting both adolescents and adults, Holly has worked with clients facing a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and chronic mental illness. Her therapeutic approach incorporates evidence-based practices, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, among others. Holly is committed to building meaningful therapeutic relationships with her clients, empowering them to achieve long-term success.
Holly has worked with clients of all ages. Her professional background includes crisis intervention, de-escalation, and mental health case management.
With a strong interest in supporting both adolescents and adults, Holly has worked with clients facing a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and chronic mental illness. Her therapeutic approach incorporates evidence-based practices, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, among others. Holly is committed to building meaningful therapeutic relationships with her clients, empowering them to achieve long-term success.
Holly has worked with clients of all ages. Her professional background includes crisis intervention, de-escalation, and mental health case management.
Life can be full of challenges and navigating them alone can feel overwhelming at times. It’s important to know that you don’t have to face it on your own. I’m here to walk beside you, to provide the support, understanding, and guidance you need to move towards personal growth, stability, and self-compassion. Together, we’ll explore and strengthen the skills you need to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease, confidence, and self-awareness. If you're ready to take the next step towards a more fulfilling life, I’d be honored to help you on your mental health journey!
Life can be full of challenges and navigating them alone can feel overwhelming at times. It’s important to know that you don’t have to face it on your own. I’m here to walk beside you, to provide the support, understanding, and guidance you need to move towards personal growth, stability, and self-compassion. Together, we’ll explore and strengthen the skills you need to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease, confidence, and self-awareness. If you're ready to take the next step towards a more fulfilling life, I’d be honored to help you on your mental health journey!
If you're looking for a counselor, chances are life's been rough for you lately. Maybe tasks for work or school have become overwhelming or some of your relationships have been struggling. Our society has had so many tense situations, and those traumatic events affect us on a personal level.
If you're looking for a counselor, chances are life's been rough for you lately. Maybe tasks for work or school have become overwhelming or some of your relationships have been struggling. Our society has had so many tense situations, and those traumatic events affect us on a personal level.
Are the challenges of parenting seeming to outweigh the joy of parenting lately? Are you struggling to keep up with all of the modern-day expectations of parenting? You’re not alone! Parenting is inherently challenging & sometimes we need a space where we can be honest about what frustrates us in parenting & work through the things about our children (or our spouse!) that keep us up at night.
Are the challenges of parenting seeming to outweigh the joy of parenting lately? Are you struggling to keep up with all of the modern-day expectations of parenting? You’re not alone! Parenting is inherently challenging & sometimes we need a space where we can be honest about what frustrates us in parenting & work through the things about our children (or our spouse!) that keep us up at night.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or constantly on edge?
I work with teens and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life stressors. My clients are looking for more than symptom relief they want to better understand themselves and heal from past experiences and create lasting change. I provide a supportive space where they can feel heard, understood and empowered.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or constantly on edge?
I work with teens and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life stressors. My clients are looking for more than symptom relief they want to better understand themselves and heal from past experiences and create lasting change. I provide a supportive space where they can feel heard, understood and empowered.
My approach to therapy is holistic and collaborative. With a listening ear, my commitment to you is to use the knowledge, insight, perspective and tools I have learned as a professional therapist to partner with you to gain greater self-awareness, manage stress more effectively and be empowered to find positive paths forward. It is my goal to help people of all ages, backgrounds and sexual orientations succeed in achieving their desired goals. I understand the importance of finding connection with your therapist. When seeking help, one often feels vulnerable. I will provide a safe space as we process struggles towards resolution.
My approach to therapy is holistic and collaborative. With a listening ear, my commitment to you is to use the knowledge, insight, perspective and tools I have learned as a professional therapist to partner with you to gain greater self-awareness, manage stress more effectively and be empowered to find positive paths forward. It is my goal to help people of all ages, backgrounds and sexual orientations succeed in achieving their desired goals. I understand the importance of finding connection with your therapist. When seeking help, one often feels vulnerable. I will provide a safe space as we process struggles towards resolution.
Hi, I’m Amber Gregory, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner of Pathway to Wellness, PLLC. I’m passionate about helping adolescents and adults who are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck as they navigate life’s challenges — including addiction, trauma, and major life transitions.
Hi, I’m Amber Gregory, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner of Pathway to Wellness, PLLC. I’m passionate about helping adolescents and adults who are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck as they navigate life’s challenges — including addiction, trauma, and major life transitions.
Hello, I am a LENS certified neurofeedback provider in Illinois. I am licensed in the States of Massachusetts, Illinois, NC and SC and provide only Teletherapy for mental health counseling and in person for Biofeedback/Neurofeedback in Illinois. Some of my strengths include identifying and cultivating strengths in others, giving language to complex feelings, detangling complex issues and finding paths to wholeness. My goal in therapy is to support others to reach their personal goals and even help them identify what those may be if they are unsure. My ideal Patient is motivated to change and open to trying various techniques.
Hello, I am a LENS certified neurofeedback provider in Illinois. I am licensed in the States of Massachusetts, Illinois, NC and SC and provide only Teletherapy for mental health counseling and in person for Biofeedback/Neurofeedback in Illinois. Some of my strengths include identifying and cultivating strengths in others, giving language to complex feelings, detangling complex issues and finding paths to wholeness. My goal in therapy is to support others to reach their personal goals and even help them identify what those may be if they are unsure. My ideal Patient is motivated to change and open to trying various techniques.
Life has a lot of ups and downs. Things that happen to us are not always in our control, but healing from them are. If you're new to therapy or are looking for a holistic way of healing from a highly trained therapist who knows you are more than what you may feel you are, I'm the right therapist for you.
Life has a lot of ups and downs. Things that happen to us are not always in our control, but healing from them are. If you're new to therapy or are looking for a holistic way of healing from a highly trained therapist who knows you are more than what you may feel you are, I'm the right therapist for you.
Are you ready to stop letting that past hurt control your life? I welcome a client who is aware of being in pain but doesn't understand what it's about, how it got there, or how to heal the pain. One who is sick and tired of the struggle and that things never change. I know their pain isn't hopeless nor does it have to be permanent. I have great respect for my clients who risk the vulnerability of the therapeutic process and risk both the pain and the hope of the healing process.
Are you ready to stop letting that past hurt control your life? I welcome a client who is aware of being in pain but doesn't understand what it's about, how it got there, or how to heal the pain. One who is sick and tired of the struggle and that things never change. I know their pain isn't hopeless nor does it have to be permanent. I have great respect for my clients who risk the vulnerability of the therapeutic process and risk both the pain and the hope of the healing process.
Are you are struggling with your self esteem? Have you experienced depression or anxiety that has affected your relationships, sexual health, and intimacy? Are you experiencing infertility or other grief and confusion related to conception, pregnancy or post partum? I want to recognize this pain that you may be feeling and provide some tools for you to improve your mental health and self-value.
Are you are struggling with your self esteem? Have you experienced depression or anxiety that has affected your relationships, sexual health, and intimacy? Are you experiencing infertility or other grief and confusion related to conception, pregnancy or post partum? I want to recognize this pain that you may be feeling and provide some tools for you to improve your mental health and self-value.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, sad, anxious, or a bit stuck in a major life transition? Whether you are navigating college life, shifting careers, parenting, or moving into retirement, please know that you do not have to walk this path alone. I specialize in helping adults just like you reclaim their well-being, build lasting self-esteem, manage anxiety and depression, and process all forms of grief. Together, we will work to help you feel truly empowered through all of life’s twists and turns. I offer warmth, compassion, and genuineness in a private telehealth environment.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, sad, anxious, or a bit stuck in a major life transition? Whether you are navigating college life, shifting careers, parenting, or moving into retirement, please know that you do not have to walk this path alone. I specialize in helping adults just like you reclaim their well-being, build lasting self-esteem, manage anxiety and depression, and process all forms of grief. Together, we will work to help you feel truly empowered through all of life’s twists and turns. I offer warmth, compassion, and genuineness in a private telehealth environment.
Welcome! I'm glad you're here. At some point in life, everyone feels overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of where they’re headed. That’s part of being human—but it doesn’t mean you have to figure it out on your own.
My goal is to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and able to be your full-self. I am here to walk alongside you through the hard parts of life and empower you to work through them so that you can live your best life and gain deeper self-understanding along the way.
Welcome! I'm glad you're here. At some point in life, everyone feels overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of where they’re headed. That’s part of being human—but it doesn’t mean you have to figure it out on your own.
My goal is to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and able to be your full-self. I am here to walk alongside you through the hard parts of life and empower you to work through them so that you can live your best life and gain deeper self-understanding along the way.
As a seasoned therapist of 40 years, I have a unique set of skills that allows me to assist in your healing. I practice the spiriutal concepts that I believe in and the healing techniques that I love. The techniques that I love the most are EFT, EMDR, Rapid Resolution Therapy, Theta Healing, and Aroma Freedom Technique. These techniques allow me all that is necessary for us to heal your trauma issues or any other issues you may have. My passion is creating a space for all of us to unite and enrich your life. I look forward in working with you. Of course, I am well versed in typical cognitive/behavioral therapies as well.
As a seasoned therapist of 40 years, I have a unique set of skills that allows me to assist in your healing. I practice the spiriutal concepts that I believe in and the healing techniques that I love. The techniques that I love the most are EFT, EMDR, Rapid Resolution Therapy, Theta Healing, and Aroma Freedom Technique. These techniques allow me all that is necessary for us to heal your trauma issues or any other issues you may have. My passion is creating a space for all of us to unite and enrich your life. I look forward in working with you. Of course, I am well versed in typical cognitive/behavioral therapies as well.
Feeling stuck in life? You’ve committed to certain patterns and habits because they helped in the past. It’s hard to change or move forward if you keep applying an old formula to a new level in your life. Therapy provides you with a safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, leading to a deeper understanding of yourself, your values and beliefs. Therapy is a useful tool for learning coping skills, improving communication and relationships, promoting problem solving and decision-making, and building resilience and self-esteem. Let's work together to change the formula so you can level up and transform your life.
Feeling stuck in life? You’ve committed to certain patterns and habits because they helped in the past. It’s hard to change or move forward if you keep applying an old formula to a new level in your life. Therapy provides you with a safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, leading to a deeper understanding of yourself, your values and beliefs. Therapy is a useful tool for learning coping skills, improving communication and relationships, promoting problem solving and decision-making, and building resilience and self-esteem. Let's work together to change the formula so you can level up and transform your life.
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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.