Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Chicago, IL

I provide therapy to adults experiencing depression, anxiety, or challenges related to pregnancy, postpartum, or their reproductive health. I specialize in working with pregnant and postpartum women who are struggling with feelings of anxiety, isolation, sadness, or not feeling like themselves. I also have experience and specialized training in providing therapy to individuals coping with the impact of infertility, medically complex pregnancies, or birth trauma.

I believe therapy is an opportunity to help people discover their authentic selves and guide them on their journey of growth. Through the therapeutic experience, we learn how to accept all parts of ourselves, allowing us to build a deeper sense of compassion, curiosity, and confidence. My clinical style is built on mutual trust. I focus on building connections through empathy, warmth, humor, and honesty. I strive to help you identify and build upon the strengths you already have in order to create the change you’re seeking.

Previously, Ra’eesa provided physical, emotional and educational support during pregnancy and labor and also she provided supportive counseling around adjustment to illness, hospitalization and outpatient care. She believes that therapy helps to remind people that their light continues to shine in the dark, and that the darkness has not overcome it.

My ideal client is one who is open and curious. Their issues, needs and goals may vary or evolve over time, but the primary objective is to work collaboratively to explore any conscious or unconscious thoughts and feelings that may gain better insight into behaviors, patterns and/or relational concerns. Our work will create a space that is nurturing, safe and secure. This means being able to speak freely, without judgment or fear of being unheard or unseen. This can be uncomfortable for some, having to be vulnerable. My goal is to provide a safety net to help individuals as they lean into vulnerability to create a path of healing.

Flourish Counseling & Wellness is a group practice providing counseling, advocacy and resources focused on women's and perinatal mental health - from fertility to pregnancy, through postpartum and parenthood. We envision a world where families have the information and support they need to heal, connect and flourish. To support that vision, we have assembled an experienced group of clinicians to serve clients in Chicago, Oak Park, and throughout Illinois. Our team consists of clinical social workers, psychologists, PhDs, marriage/family therapists, certified perinatal mental health clinicians, and a psychiatric nurse practitioner.

Ready to make some changes? Asking for help can be tough, especially when you're used to being strong and independent. Therapy is a great way to learn more about yourself, grow, and work toward making positive changes in your life. I specialize in women's issues, particularly those struggling with stress and anxiety and women navigating the postpartum season and early years of motherhood. If you're ready to understand what's holding you back, set healthier boundaries, improve your relationships, and discover new ways to cope with challenges, then you're moving in the right direction.

My goal is to create a safe space that allows each individual to feel supported, comfortable, and heard. I believe in the importance of meeting each client where they are, increasing self-awareness, identifying strengths, and working alongside each client towards their treatment goals. I use an empathetic and positive, client-centered approach. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief & loss, life transitions, motherhood, women's issues, perinatal/postpartum mental health, and school issues. I also enjoy working with couples, and I am Level 1 Gotten trained.

My passion lies in supporting women through various stages in their life, such as relationship struggles, career and life transitions, finding one’s new identity, and other aspects of a woman’s life. I am a certified Perinatal Maternal Health provider and incredibly passionate about working with women who struggle with pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood, which can bring up feelings of anxiety, depression, grief and loss, disconnected from oneself or your relationships, a sense of shame, inadequacy, and self-esteem issues.

You're working long hours and still trying to maintain a sense of balance, or maybe getting pregnant is harder (and more isolating!) than you thought. Perhaps you're struggling as a new parent and finding yourself in frequent conflict with your partner. Or maybe you’re just feeling the weight of it all and not even sure who you are anymore. If this sounds like you, know that you’re not alone. Your needs are clear: you're ready to overcome obstacles, develop healthier coping skills, and build stronger, more meaningful relationships. Your goals to gain practical tools to navigate life's complexities are ambitious yet achievable.

My practice specializes in providing individual therapy to women of all ages who are struggling with attachment trauma, anxiety, divorce, motherhood, and relationship conflict. My specializations include attachment focused EMDR, perinatal mental health, insecure attachment, anxiety, and trauma. I offer attachment informed psychotherapy which is based off the principle that early relationships with caregivers profoundly influence our ability to trust and feel safe with others. This can show up most commonly in our adult relationships.

Confronting difficult aspects of life such as grief, traumatic events, relationship issues, and mental health struggles can feel overwhelming and scary. Choosing to start therapy and confront the complex emotions that life throws at us is a choice that deserves praise. My primary experience has been spent working with those struggling with anxiety and mood disorders, postpartum adjustment, grief, trauma, low self-esteem/body image, and relational issues. It is my priority to help people feel more confident in their ability to handle the ups and downs of life.

I specialize in working with women experiencing pregnancy loss, infertility and challenges during the perinatal period and parenting challenges. I also specialize in working with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression related to interpersonal relationship conflict and life transitions such as moving to a new city, starting a family, becoming a new student or starting a new job.

I wholeheartedly believe that everyone has the ability to heal from difficult life experiences and move forward to live a fulfilling and joyful life. I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, and adults through the healing process after they have been exposed to traumatic life events such as abuse/neglect, adoption, divorce, grief/loss, attachment difficulties, medical trauma, and other life stressors. I have a passion for working with individuals who have experienced traumas, caregivers experiencing postpartum/parenting difficulties, early childhood populations, and parent-child relationship issues.

Hi there, welcome! My name is Stefani. I specialize in maternal mental health/women's wellness. I have a strong passion for working with new moms/moms as they navigate through the many transitional periods of motherhood. I have spent a majority of my professional career working with women as they navigate through the perinatal and postnatal periods of motherhood. While working with moms is my specialty, I too enjoy working with women to help them cope with various life stressors and symptoms related to depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mood disturbances.

I am client-focused when working with individuals and families, providing space for them to openly discuss the impact family building has had on their mental health. I encourage clients to actively participate in their treatment and collaboratively work with each client to identify their therapeutic goals. I use a mixture of modalities, from cognitive-behavioral techniques to holistic and integrative approaches. I always strive to bring culture and identity into the therapy space as I believe one’s lived experiences are often shaped by their personal identities.

As a Christian counselor, you get the opportunity to engage with your faith while in therapy. I specialize in complexities of maternal and relationship issues . Trust, communication, relationship rebuilding, and conflict resolution are my priorities. I help clients process trauma and regulate their emotions. With me, you'll find a safe, non-judgmental space to navigate these challenges and discover spiritual and emotional wholeness. Let's embark on this transformative journey together.

Are you overwhelmed in your role as a parent, birth worker, pregnant person, or just as a member of society in general? Do you feel stressed trying to juggle your many responsibilities, caring for others and often leaving yourself last? Perhaps you are easily overstimulated, which feels like it's getting in the way of your relationships and work. You want to feel confident, but each day is a struggle, leading to shame and guilt. Perfectionism, worries, and sadness have taken over your life, making it hard to function without falling into "all or nothing" thinking.

In practice for 20 years, I am a licensed clinical professional counselor and certified sex therapist specializing in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders as a starting place. Often underlying these disorders are issues with relationship patterns and stress related to stage of life transitions in both the personal and professional realms. In addition, I have expertise providing support during the prenatal and postpartum period, treating sexual health/functioning concerns, working through grief, loss and the challenge of infertility. Other ares of specialization include working with new mothers over 40 and young adults.

I am a Therapist (LCSW) and Registered Yoga Teacher in Lakeview/Roscoe Village in Chicago, integrating both body and mind where possible during therapy. My clients can expect to be met with empathy and authenticity, as I aim to create a space that feels safe enough to explore coping tools, acceptance, and personal growth.