Lesbian Therapists in 60618
My personal journey includes connecting with my wholeness as a spiritual lesbian who came out in the late 80s.
When people come together to speak of what is most important to us, something special happens. There is a deepening, a spark of truth, warmth, and connection. In therapy, we have the chance to connect in this way. Together we can find meaning where confusion lives, we can expand into compassion when judgment scorns, slowing into experience despite the rush of life’s demands. From this together place, we can address the wounds life has inflicted: the oppression and trauma, the depression, fear, and anxiety, the isolation and pain.
My personal journey includes connecting with my wholeness as a spiritual lesbian who came out in the late 80s.
When people come together to speak of what is most important to us, something special happens. There is a deepening, a spark of truth, warmth, and connection. In therapy, we have the chance to connect in this way. Together we can find meaning where confusion lives, we can expand into compassion when judgment scorns, slowing into experience despite the rush of life’s demands. From this together place, we can address the wounds life has inflicted: the oppression and trauma, the depression, fear, and anxiety, the isolation and pain.
I also specialize in working with gay/ lesbian issues.
I specialize in working with people who have experienced trauma. Trauma can leave a person feeling numb, disconnected as if your life has been turned upside down. I would like to assist you with your healing journey. My focus is a Holistic approach to helping people recover and heal after a traumatic event and learn new ways of coping and managing their traumatic responses. When someone does not heal from a traumatic event, they can develop Post Traumatic Stress disorder (PTSD) depression, and/or anxiety.
I also specialize in working with gay/ lesbian issues.
I specialize in working with people who have experienced trauma. Trauma can leave a person feeling numb, disconnected as if your life has been turned upside down. I would like to assist you with your healing journey. My focus is a Holistic approach to helping people recover and heal after a traumatic event and learn new ways of coping and managing their traumatic responses. When someone does not heal from a traumatic event, they can develop Post Traumatic Stress disorder (PTSD) depression, and/or anxiety.
At Forest Path Therapy, we will walk with you on your journey and support you in your work. We believe that the most important factors in therapy are feeling like you are comfortable talking with your therapist and where you feel heard and understood. We start by learning who you are and what your life looks like. Instead of focusing just on what’s wrong, we pay attention to your whole life - what is working and what you would like to change. We believe therapy works best when we work together to examine the different sides of a problem together and provide support and space for you to decide how to move forward.
At Forest Path Therapy, we will walk with you on your journey and support you in your work. We believe that the most important factors in therapy are feeling like you are comfortable talking with your therapist and where you feel heard and understood. We start by learning who you are and what your life looks like. Instead of focusing just on what’s wrong, we pay attention to your whole life - what is working and what you would like to change. We believe therapy works best when we work together to examine the different sides of a problem together and provide support and space for you to decide how to move forward.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience working with adults, young adults and adolescents. My goal is to create a safe therapeutic environment where clients feel accepted, heard and understood. I help my clients find their own strength and insight, which leads to healing, growth and self-acceptance. I work with clients from a relational, strength-based, client centered perspective, incorporating mindfulness practices. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and groups.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience working with adults, young adults and adolescents. My goal is to create a safe therapeutic environment where clients feel accepted, heard and understood. I help my clients find their own strength and insight, which leads to healing, growth and self-acceptance. I work with clients from a relational, strength-based, client centered perspective, incorporating mindfulness practices. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and groups.
Kyra Keuben
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60618 (Online Only)
"Be what you are becoming, without clinging to what you might have been, what you might yet be." Our relationship is an opportunity for you to take up space and fill concert halls. It is easy for us to view our lives like a piece of sheet music and get caught up in the theory. As a result, we end up missing the beautiful symphony all around up. I want to create a space with you where you don't have to worry about being too much. Our space will be warm, protected, and healing. I want us to create a space where you get to live your life on your own terms.
"Be what you are becoming, without clinging to what you might have been, what you might yet be." Our relationship is an opportunity for you to take up space and fill concert halls. It is easy for us to view our lives like a piece of sheet music and get caught up in the theory. As a result, we end up missing the beautiful symphony all around up. I want to create a space with you where you don't have to worry about being too much. Our space will be warm, protected, and healing. I want us to create a space where you get to live your life on your own terms.
Navigating life's challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, personality disorders, or relationship issues, can be overwhelming. You seek a safe space where your experiences are understood without judgment. Your goal is to heal, grow, and regain a sense of control over your life. You're looking for a therapist who understands your unique circumstances, and values cultural sensitivity in their approach. You want to work with someone who integrates different therapeutic techniques, fostering a deep and meaningful connection while empowering you to achieve personal growth and mental well-being. Feel free to reach out to me!
Navigating life's challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, personality disorders, or relationship issues, can be overwhelming. You seek a safe space where your experiences are understood without judgment. Your goal is to heal, grow, and regain a sense of control over your life. You're looking for a therapist who understands your unique circumstances, and values cultural sensitivity in their approach. You want to work with someone who integrates different therapeutic techniques, fostering a deep and meaningful connection while empowering you to achieve personal growth and mental well-being. Feel free to reach out to me!
Life. Have you done it before? Me either! As first timers, it is no surprise that we encounter challenges, experience hang-ups, and may occasionally find ourselves questioning which way the world is spinning. It’s okay. We’re new at this and we don’t have to have all of the answers. What I do know is that the ups, downs, and everything in between, are part of the human experience. I believe that therapy is a great place to navigate the questions that come with being human and gain insight to a better self-understanding.
Life. Have you done it before? Me either! As first timers, it is no surprise that we encounter challenges, experience hang-ups, and may occasionally find ourselves questioning which way the world is spinning. It’s okay. We’re new at this and we don’t have to have all of the answers. What I do know is that the ups, downs, and everything in between, are part of the human experience. I believe that therapy is a great place to navigate the questions that come with being human and gain insight to a better self-understanding.
You are here and you are ready to explore all the parts of you, perhaps more than ever, those which have been dismissed and shamed. You are ready to deepen the relationship with yourself and to feel emotions fully without guilt or shame, on your own or perhaps with your partner. You desire a space to explore the parts of you that feel unknown, “unacceptable,” "too much," or taboo. You are ready to show up and be completely you while someone holds space for you in your bravery and vulnerability. You are craving at least one space in your life where you can work toward being genuinely you. You long to be seen as who you are.
You are here and you are ready to explore all the parts of you, perhaps more than ever, those which have been dismissed and shamed. You are ready to deepen the relationship with yourself and to feel emotions fully without guilt or shame, on your own or perhaps with your partner. You desire a space to explore the parts of you that feel unknown, “unacceptable,” "too much," or taboo. You are ready to show up and be completely you while someone holds space for you in your bravery and vulnerability. You are craving at least one space in your life where you can work toward being genuinely you. You long to be seen as who you are.
Currently accepting new clients! Seeking therapy can feel scary and overwhelming, especially for the first time. I am dedicated to creating a space where all clients feel safe, supported, heard and validated. I work with adults across the lifespan and am especially passionate about supporting those struggling with Trauma/PTSD, life transitions, Depression/Anxiety, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. My therapeutic approach is warm and collaborative, empowering clients to be an active participant throughout their healing journey.
Currently accepting new clients! Seeking therapy can feel scary and overwhelming, especially for the first time. I am dedicated to creating a space where all clients feel safe, supported, heard and validated. I work with adults across the lifespan and am especially passionate about supporting those struggling with Trauma/PTSD, life transitions, Depression/Anxiety, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. My therapeutic approach is warm and collaborative, empowering clients to be an active participant throughout their healing journey.
Welcome! I’m a licensed therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of mental health. Issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, abuse, loneliness, and identity struggles can significantly impact your self-perception and relationships. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where we can explore the barriers to inner peace and happiness that you might be facing. I provide empathy and support while working at your pace to alleviate your suffering and symptoms. Our goal will be to improve your quality of life, increase your sense of empowerment, and help you sustain the life you deserve.
Welcome! I’m a licensed therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of mental health. Issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, abuse, loneliness, and identity struggles can significantly impact your self-perception and relationships. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where we can explore the barriers to inner peace and happiness that you might be facing. I provide empathy and support while working at your pace to alleviate your suffering and symptoms. Our goal will be to improve your quality of life, increase your sense of empowerment, and help you sustain the life you deserve.
Myah Knight
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60618 (Online Only)
People living with marginalized identities can feel disconnected from the power of choice and free will. Especially in a world that feels difficult to been seen, accepted and heard in systems of injustice. We tend to feel pressure to shrink or disappear but the best justice is self-acceptance, love and empowerment. I enjoy helping people people find their assertive voice, inner strengths and positive self to improve their relationships with others and themselves. My clinical focus includes Anxiety disorders, acute and complex trauma including childhood and organized religious harm, navigating sexual and gender identity.
People living with marginalized identities can feel disconnected from the power of choice and free will. Especially in a world that feels difficult to been seen, accepted and heard in systems of injustice. We tend to feel pressure to shrink or disappear but the best justice is self-acceptance, love and empowerment. I enjoy helping people people find their assertive voice, inner strengths and positive self to improve their relationships with others and themselves. My clinical focus includes Anxiety disorders, acute and complex trauma including childhood and organized religious harm, navigating sexual and gender identity.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60618
Starting therapy can feel daunting, but I understand the bravery and vulnerability it takes to seek help. As your therapist, I'll meet you where you're at, without judgment, and guide you through the process with patience and compassion. Together, we'll explore your concerns and emotions, empowering you to advocate for yourself and connect with your personal truth.
Starting therapy can feel daunting, but I understand the bravery and vulnerability it takes to seek help. As your therapist, I'll meet you where you're at, without judgment, and guide you through the process with patience and compassion. Together, we'll explore your concerns and emotions, empowering you to advocate for yourself and connect with your personal truth.
I am a Clinical Psychologist in private practice in the Andersonville/Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago. I provide individual, family and/or couples therapy with adults, adolescents, and children age five and up. My style is warm, non-judgmental, compassionate, and direct. I believe a strong, trusting, collaborative relationship with one's therapist is vital to realizing change and experiencing growth. I take particular care in tailoring interventions to meet an individual's needs and emphasize their strengths. My approach is largely based on cognitive-behavioral and relational techniques.
I am a Clinical Psychologist in private practice in the Andersonville/Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago. I provide individual, family and/or couples therapy with adults, adolescents, and children age five and up. My style is warm, non-judgmental, compassionate, and direct. I believe a strong, trusting, collaborative relationship with one's therapist is vital to realizing change and experiencing growth. I take particular care in tailoring interventions to meet an individual's needs and emphasize their strengths. My approach is largely based on cognitive-behavioral and relational techniques.
I frequently work with individuals in transition, from emerging adulthood through retirement. Following loss or change, long-standing perceptions and patterns can hold us back from a next phase of life that's fulfilling and meaningful. My approach may be particularly helpful with issues related to grief, workplace conflict, interpersonal trauma, relationship concerns, and other issues where anxiety and depression often lurk. In addition to psychotherapy, I offer neuropsychological assessment and personality testing services, an opportunity to understand how your emotions and cognition work together, with an eye to what might enhance life satisfaction and success.
I frequently work with individuals in transition, from emerging adulthood through retirement. Following loss or change, long-standing perceptions and patterns can hold us back from a next phase of life that's fulfilling and meaningful. My approach may be particularly helpful with issues related to grief, workplace conflict, interpersonal trauma, relationship concerns, and other issues where anxiety and depression often lurk. In addition to psychotherapy, I offer neuropsychological assessment and personality testing services, an opportunity to understand how your emotions and cognition work together, with an eye to what might enhance life satisfaction and success.
Sumara Baig
Licensed Social Worker, LSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60618 (Online Only)
You have the answers - my role as your therapist is to collaborate and bring your capacities and experiences to the forefront. My personal identities (i.e. latine and South Asian), along with my education in psychology, religion, and social work, inform my practice through an anti-oppression lens that is affirming of people on the LGBTQIA2S+ spectrum, people of all sizes, genders, racial, and religious identities, parenting and non-parenting people, diverse relationship structures, kinksters, people who have been incarcerated, and people who work(ed) in survival economies (i.e. sex work).
You have the answers - my role as your therapist is to collaborate and bring your capacities and experiences to the forefront. My personal identities (i.e. latine and South Asian), along with my education in psychology, religion, and social work, inform my practice through an anti-oppression lens that is affirming of people on the LGBTQIA2S+ spectrum, people of all sizes, genders, racial, and religious identities, parenting and non-parenting people, diverse relationship structures, kinksters, people who have been incarcerated, and people who work(ed) in survival economies (i.e. sex work).
Your brain may be buzzing with worry, feeling overwhelmed with day to day tasks, or the urge to run away from what is making you feel this way. You could even be feeling afraid or scared of the thoughts that are coming up in your mind, making the sadness harder to carry or making you feel more tired. It can be exhausting to hold that pain alone but you deserve a reliable, affirming space so that you can let it all out, get steady and find balance.
Your brain may be buzzing with worry, feeling overwhelmed with day to day tasks, or the urge to run away from what is making you feel this way. You could even be feeling afraid or scared of the thoughts that are coming up in your mind, making the sadness harder to carry or making you feel more tired. It can be exhausting to hold that pain alone but you deserve a reliable, affirming space so that you can let it all out, get steady and find balance.
Lizzy Ball
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60618 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
We often feel overwhelmed, out of control, or caught in patterns we can’t seem to escape. Many of us move around the world carrying secret struggles with negative thoughts, emotions, or urges, which disturb our day-to-day life and make waves in our relationships. Clients who seek my support are resourceful, and have typically already tried all of the tools in their existing toolbox. We are searching collaboratively for new pathways to positive change.
We often feel overwhelmed, out of control, or caught in patterns we can’t seem to escape. Many of us move around the world carrying secret struggles with negative thoughts, emotions, or urges, which disturb our day-to-day life and make waves in our relationships. Clients who seek my support are resourceful, and have typically already tried all of the tools in their existing toolbox. We are searching collaboratively for new pathways to positive change.
Abbey Casagrande
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60618
Therapy is a chance for us to come together and collaborate so that we can help you build the life you want to live. I am particularly interested in helping adolescents and young adults navigate depression, anxiety, LGBTQ identity, school and work-related challenges, and the challenges of making major life transitions.
Therapy is a chance for us to come together and collaborate so that we can help you build the life you want to live. I am particularly interested in helping adolescents and young adults navigate depression, anxiety, LGBTQ identity, school and work-related challenges, and the challenges of making major life transitions.
Jenae D. Thompson
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60618 (Online Only)
Hello! I may be the therapist for you if you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relational issues, family changes and are looking for someone experienced in traditional and alternative approaches of support. I provide talk therapy based in Relational Cultural Theory and Intersectionality Theory. I also provide Reiki upon request. In addition to Reiki, I provide other, supportive services through astrology and tarot, upon request. I specialize in supporting those who are minoritized because of their race, gender, sexuality, age, and disability. I look forward to helping you on your journey!
Hello! I may be the therapist for you if you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relational issues, family changes and are looking for someone experienced in traditional and alternative approaches of support. I provide talk therapy based in Relational Cultural Theory and Intersectionality Theory. I also provide Reiki upon request. In addition to Reiki, I provide other, supportive services through astrology and tarot, upon request. I specialize in supporting those who are minoritized because of their race, gender, sexuality, age, and disability. I look forward to helping you on your journey!
Amy Ballard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, SEP, MEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60618 (Online Only)
Life is full of twists and turns that can leave us feeling unsure of the path ahead. Are you feeling anxious, down, or just not like yourself lately? Perhaps painful memories weigh heavy on your mind and heart. Whether you are feeling stuck, in crisis or preparing for a change, I am here to provide a safe, supportive space for you to better understand yourself and your path forward, to increase your capacity to navigate difficult life events, overcome fear and anxiety, heal from past trauma wounds— and ultimately experience more meaning and fulfillment in your life.
Life is full of twists and turns that can leave us feeling unsure of the path ahead. Are you feeling anxious, down, or just not like yourself lately? Perhaps painful memories weigh heavy on your mind and heart. Whether you are feeling stuck, in crisis or preparing for a change, I am here to provide a safe, supportive space for you to better understand yourself and your path forward, to increase your capacity to navigate difficult life events, overcome fear and anxiety, heal from past trauma wounds— and ultimately experience more meaning and fulfillment in your life.
