Women's Issues Therapists in 60093

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Alicia Arkin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Northfield, IL 60093
I help my clients with affect regulation, self-esteem, identity development, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, family of origin issues, life transitions, women's issues, parenting difficulties, work/life balance, and stress management.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and I have worked in a variety of settings in the mental health field. I enjoy working with individual adults and adolescents with a range of issues. I use a collaborative approach with my clients providing a safe and comfortable space for them to address their concerns. I get to know the uniqueness of each client, integrating strategies to meet their individual needs. I am dedicated to assisting clients to cope with life's challenges and achieving balance. I have been described as warm, caring, empathic, approachable, and understanding.
I help my clients with affect regulation, self-esteem, identity development, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, family of origin issues, life transitions, women's issues, parenting difficulties, work/life balance, and stress management.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and I have worked in a variety of settings in the mental health field. I enjoy working with individual adults and adolescents with a range of issues. I use a collaborative approach with my clients providing a safe and comfortable space for them to address their concerns. I get to know the uniqueness of each client, integrating strategies to meet their individual needs. I am dedicated to assisting clients to cope with life's challenges and achieving balance. I have been described as warm, caring, empathic, approachable, and understanding.
(847) 472-0894 View (847) 472-0894
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Piper M Benjamin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Northfield, IL 60093
I am a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to helping individuals overcome challenges and discover their strengths. With a warm and empathetic approach, I create a safe space for clients to explore their vulnerabilities and embark on their journey to healing. From there, we create healthy coping skills and encourage emotional regulation to improve overall wellbeing.
I am a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to helping individuals overcome challenges and discover their strengths. With a warm and empathetic approach, I create a safe space for clients to explore their vulnerabilities and embark on their journey to healing. From there, we create healthy coping skills and encourage emotional regulation to improve overall wellbeing.
(224) 258-0592 View (224) 258-0592
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Eileen Harte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Northfield, IL 60093
This is all about you! I believe we are born with exactly what we need to be successful in this life, it’s just a matter of being willing to do the deep dive. I am passionate about helping people recognize and embrace their strength and hope. Seeking guidance and support on any leg of life’s journey takes courage, a commitment to truth, and an openness to vulnerability. One of my favorite quotes is from Brene Brown, Ph.D., “Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change.” Compassion, humor, and vulnerability create a superpower that builds a foundation for lasting change.
This is all about you! I believe we are born with exactly what we need to be successful in this life, it’s just a matter of being willing to do the deep dive. I am passionate about helping people recognize and embrace their strength and hope. Seeking guidance and support on any leg of life’s journey takes courage, a commitment to truth, and an openness to vulnerability. One of my favorite quotes is from Brene Brown, Ph.D., “Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change.” Compassion, humor, and vulnerability create a superpower that builds a foundation for lasting change.
(224) 218-5383 View (224) 218-5383
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Agathe Ann Gabriel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northfield, IL 60093  (Online Only)
Do you feel overwhelmed by thoughts of the past or worries of the future? Are you struggling to manage relationships with family, friends and coworkers? Is it hard to take care of your needs? I practice a merriment of evidence-based therapy approaches tailored to meet your needs, including exposure therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, women’s issues and body positivity.Together, we will process difficult feelings and identify tools that work for you so you can live your best life.
Do you feel overwhelmed by thoughts of the past or worries of the future? Are you struggling to manage relationships with family, friends and coworkers? Is it hard to take care of your needs? I practice a merriment of evidence-based therapy approaches tailored to meet your needs, including exposure therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, women’s issues and body positivity.Together, we will process difficult feelings and identify tools that work for you so you can live your best life.
(224) 207-4919 View (224) 207-4919
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Carly Crone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Winnetka, IL 60093
I offer clients warmth, compassion, and gentleness: Whatever is hard for you right now is welcomed in a space that allows you to be accepted completely for who you are. I provide therapy for adults who struggle with the impact of childhood emotional injury, relational wounding, loneliness, trauma, parenthood challenges, divorce, career struggles, marriage issues, grief, anxiety, and depression. Unresolved hurts show up as restlessness, sleeplessness, negative self-beliefs, loss of purpose, panic, anger, anxiety, and/or depression. Together we will create opportunities for healing, self-discovery and connection to a fulfilling life.
I offer clients warmth, compassion, and gentleness: Whatever is hard for you right now is welcomed in a space that allows you to be accepted completely for who you are. I provide therapy for adults who struggle with the impact of childhood emotional injury, relational wounding, loneliness, trauma, parenthood challenges, divorce, career struggles, marriage issues, grief, anxiety, and depression. Unresolved hurts show up as restlessness, sleeplessness, negative self-beliefs, loss of purpose, panic, anger, anxiety, and/or depression. Together we will create opportunities for healing, self-discovery and connection to a fulfilling life.
(708) 726-5940 View (708) 726-5940
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Cyndi Benner
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Northfield, IL 60093
Do you find yourself feeling flooded with uncomfortable feelings like fear, sadness or just plain numb? Are you overwhelmed with life's responsibilities or the heaviness in the world? Do you find it challenging to be kind to yourself? I am passionate about working with people who feel stuck, who have a loud inner critic, who struggle to regulate emotions. I want to help you make sense of your experiences, heal from past wounds and move forward with more freedom.
Do you find yourself feeling flooded with uncomfortable feelings like fear, sadness or just plain numb? Are you overwhelmed with life's responsibilities or the heaviness in the world? Do you find it challenging to be kind to yourself? I am passionate about working with people who feel stuck, who have a loud inner critic, who struggle to regulate emotions. I want to help you make sense of your experiences, heal from past wounds and move forward with more freedom.
(224) 412-5174 View (224) 412-5174
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Alyse A Rynor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Winnetka, IL 60093  (Online Only)
I believe in the importance of providing a safe space for you as a woman, to discuss your concerns. Whether you're navigating a challenging relationship, dealing with a family member, facing workplace difficulties, or wishing to explore a personal issue, you’re not alone. I’m here to help. Please don’t let the idea of "telehealth" deter you. I strive to make our virtual sessions feel as connective as in-person ones, with a therapy style that is supportive and non-judgmental. As we work together to bring clarity to your unique situation, we may also build strategies for you to feel more empowered to live life as the woman you are.
I believe in the importance of providing a safe space for you as a woman, to discuss your concerns. Whether you're navigating a challenging relationship, dealing with a family member, facing workplace difficulties, or wishing to explore a personal issue, you’re not alone. I’m here to help. Please don’t let the idea of "telehealth" deter you. I strive to make our virtual sessions feel as connective as in-person ones, with a therapy style that is supportive and non-judgmental. As we work together to bring clarity to your unique situation, we may also build strategies for you to feel more empowered to live life as the woman you are.
(847) 443-9547 View (847) 443-9547
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Cathy J Betti
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Winnetka, IL 60093  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide a nonjudgmental and safe therapeutic environment for my clients and I value client-therapist alliance above anything else. I have a direct yet empathetic therapy style, collaborating with my clients to help achieve their goals. I love working with couples who struggle with communication and connection, who want to learn how to reconnect or "fight better". I also love empowering partners to find their voice and express their needs in a relationship.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide a nonjudgmental and safe therapeutic environment for my clients and I value client-therapist alliance above anything else. I have a direct yet empathetic therapy style, collaborating with my clients to help achieve their goals. I love working with couples who struggle with communication and connection, who want to learn how to reconnect or "fight better". I also love empowering partners to find their voice and express their needs in a relationship.
(224) 306-1977 View (224) 306-1977
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Ilyssa E. Lasky
Counselor, LCPC, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winnetka, IL 60093
Do you feel that anxiety, stress and panic are taking a toll on you body and the mind? My approach to therapy is to create a safe space where you can explore and heal the difficult and painful issues that are showing up in your life. Together we will move beyond problem-solving into releasing the mistaken beliefs and core unresolved issues behind your symptoms. My body-centered and mindfulness approach allows me to work directly with your nervous system to address symptoms like anxiety, racing thoughts, and irrational fears as well as feeling stuck, depressed and unavailable or unresponsive to life and relationships.
Do you feel that anxiety, stress and panic are taking a toll on you body and the mind? My approach to therapy is to create a safe space where you can explore and heal the difficult and painful issues that are showing up in your life. Together we will move beyond problem-solving into releasing the mistaken beliefs and core unresolved issues behind your symptoms. My body-centered and mindfulness approach allows me to work directly with your nervous system to address symptoms like anxiety, racing thoughts, and irrational fears as well as feeling stuck, depressed and unavailable or unresponsive to life and relationships.
(224) 255-4411 View (224) 255-4411
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Charlotte Royal Walker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Winnetka, IL 60093  (Online Only)
My approach to therapy is centered on the belief that everyone has inherent strengths and wisdom. Working together in our sessions, we will explore a path to meaningful insights into your life. In the process, you will learn new skills that will allow you to bring about thoughtful, positive changes.
My approach to therapy is centered on the belief that everyone has inherent strengths and wisdom. Working together in our sessions, we will explore a path to meaningful insights into your life. In the process, you will learn new skills that will allow you to bring about thoughtful, positive changes.
(224) 408-5262 View (224) 408-5262
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Katie Hurley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Winnetka, IL 60093
Hello! My name is Katie Hurley. I am an LCSW licensed in both California & Illinois. I help new moms and pregnant people who are overwhelmed. My goal is for you to trust yourself and to find ease in your new role. I don’t take too many clients, so I care deeply about each person I work with. I will remember the names of your loved ones. I will want to see pictures of your dog. I will consult with your doctors, advocate for you, and send you resources outside of session. Most of all, I will be genuinely curious to hear what you have to say.
Hello! My name is Katie Hurley. I am an LCSW licensed in both California & Illinois. I help new moms and pregnant people who are overwhelmed. My goal is for you to trust yourself and to find ease in your new role. I don’t take too many clients, so I care deeply about each person I work with. I will remember the names of your loved ones. I will want to see pictures of your dog. I will consult with your doctors, advocate for you, and send you resources outside of session. Most of all, I will be genuinely curious to hear what you have to say.
(773) 692-1658 View (773) 692-1658
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Christell Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RN, LCSW
Verified Verified
Northfield, IL 60093  (Online Only)
Life right now is challenging and sometimes unpredictable. Do you need to process issues surrounding personal pain or trauma experiences? Are you looking for calm and peace in your life? Do feelings of anxiety or sadness interfere with your ability to live your life on your terms? I have been working in the medical & mental health field for over 25 years. I believe in a combined, holistic approach to treatment. Mental health services include assessment, diagnosis, therapy and referrals for medication consultation with psychiatrists as needed. I offer MBSR (mindfulness based stress reduction, Jon Kabat -Zinn approach). Thank you!
Life right now is challenging and sometimes unpredictable. Do you need to process issues surrounding personal pain or trauma experiences? Are you looking for calm and peace in your life? Do feelings of anxiety or sadness interfere with your ability to live your life on your terms? I have been working in the medical & mental health field for over 25 years. I believe in a combined, holistic approach to treatment. Mental health services include assessment, diagnosis, therapy and referrals for medication consultation with psychiatrists as needed. I offer MBSR (mindfulness based stress reduction, Jon Kabat -Zinn approach). Thank you!
(224) 212-1078 View (224) 212-1078
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Stephanie DeFilippis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northfield, IL 60093  (Online Only)
I'm so glad you're here. Taking the first step in your mental health journey is brave and rewarding. At Crescent Moon Therapy, we passionately believe in empowering you to be your most complete self in order to be present for yourself and your family. The therapeutic process is a collaborative space aimed at supporting you in your healing to help you conquer your challenges and work to make positive change. As your therapist, we are with you in your journey to change.
I'm so glad you're here. Taking the first step in your mental health journey is brave and rewarding. At Crescent Moon Therapy, we passionately believe in empowering you to be your most complete self in order to be present for yourself and your family. The therapeutic process is a collaborative space aimed at supporting you in your healing to help you conquer your challenges and work to make positive change. As your therapist, we are with you in your journey to change.
(224) 337-5703 View (224) 337-5703
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Dr. Ashley Dolan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Winnetka, IL 60093
As a licensed clinical psychologist, my goal is to make therapy a rewarding process that allows individuals to lead fulfilling lives. Oftentimes, people struggle to make decisions about their future, cope with a loss, question their identity, or feel conflicted in their closest relationships. Others grapple with ongoing difficulties, such as recurring depression and anxiety, that overwhelm and impair their ability to engage in their everyday life in a manageable way. No matter the challenge you face, when working with me, you will have a warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative partner to address your concerns and support you as you take your next steps.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, my goal is to make therapy a rewarding process that allows individuals to lead fulfilling lives. Oftentimes, people struggle to make decisions about their future, cope with a loss, question their identity, or feel conflicted in their closest relationships. Others grapple with ongoing difficulties, such as recurring depression and anxiety, that overwhelm and impair their ability to engage in their everyday life in a manageable way. No matter the challenge you face, when working with me, you will have a warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative partner to address your concerns and support you as you take your next steps.
(773) 974-9727 View (773) 974-9727
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Deirdre Hicks
Psychologist, Deirdre, Hicks, PsyD
Verified Verified
Northfield, IL 60093
Taking the first step to reach out for help takes courage. So often, people have lived with their struggles for years thinking it's just the way they will always feel. The good news is that is most definitely not the case. Support is available and connection is truly the key. At the heart of being human is our universal need for connection. My approach to therapy is relational and attachment based; meaning providing a safe and secure environment that allows for self expression is the starting point, the middle and the end.
Taking the first step to reach out for help takes courage. So often, people have lived with their struggles for years thinking it's just the way they will always feel. The good news is that is most definitely not the case. Support is available and connection is truly the key. At the heart of being human is our universal need for connection. My approach to therapy is relational and attachment based; meaning providing a safe and secure environment that allows for self expression is the starting point, the middle and the end.
(224) 505-2619 View (224) 505-2619
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Renee Hangartner
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Northfield, IL 60093
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 12 years of experience. After graduating with my PhD, I changed my focus from research and teaching to direct clinical work in response to the pandemic. I’m also the owner of Northside Clinical Psychologists. I provide individual psychotherapy and couples therapy for a variety of different relationship configurations. I also conduct psycho-educational and diagnostic assessments for adults and teens. I specialize in depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, and relationship issues. I have extensive training in ERP (Exposure Response Prevention), CPT, CBT, DBT, ACT, family interventions, and IPT.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 12 years of experience. After graduating with my PhD, I changed my focus from research and teaching to direct clinical work in response to the pandemic. I’m also the owner of Northside Clinical Psychologists. I provide individual psychotherapy and couples therapy for a variety of different relationship configurations. I also conduct psycho-educational and diagnostic assessments for adults and teens. I specialize in depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, and relationship issues. I have extensive training in ERP (Exposure Response Prevention), CPT, CBT, DBT, ACT, family interventions, and IPT.
(224) 352-0025 View (224) 352-0025
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Jennifer Goldstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Winnetka, IL 60093
It seems like you've got it together but nobody seems to realize you're floundering. They don't know what's inside: a tally of every failure, a plan for every what if, chronic worry, fear and insecurity and thoughts- so many thoughts! It's impossible to focus. You may play a lot of roles: spouse, friend, parent, employee, entrepreneur- it's crazymaking! It can be easy to lose the YOU in all of this. You were a person before you became the social chameleon you're required to be right now. The anxious feeling never goes away and you don't know what to do, so you suffer quietly. You don't have to stay here.
It seems like you've got it together but nobody seems to realize you're floundering. They don't know what's inside: a tally of every failure, a plan for every what if, chronic worry, fear and insecurity and thoughts- so many thoughts! It's impossible to focus. You may play a lot of roles: spouse, friend, parent, employee, entrepreneur- it's crazymaking! It can be easy to lose the YOU in all of this. You were a person before you became the social chameleon you're required to be right now. The anxious feeling never goes away and you don't know what to do, so you suffer quietly. You don't have to stay here.
(847) 268-3025 View (847) 268-3025
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Bailey Seymour
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Winnetka, IL 60093  (Online Only)
I am accepting new clients- Some of the topics commonly addressed in my work with adults are Anxiety (negative self-talk, social, fears, perfectionism), Navigating Young Adulthood (new city, balancing school alongside life, navigating the workforce, identity development, interpersonal relationships), Grief (death, end of relationships) Depression (difficulty participating in the day to day, feelings of sadness), Identity Development (LGBTQIA+ allied, multicultural therapy, identifying values), Life Transitions (new job, moving, parenthood, chronic illness), and Artist Mental Health.
I am accepting new clients- Some of the topics commonly addressed in my work with adults are Anxiety (negative self-talk, social, fears, perfectionism), Navigating Young Adulthood (new city, balancing school alongside life, navigating the workforce, identity development, interpersonal relationships), Grief (death, end of relationships) Depression (difficulty participating in the day to day, feelings of sadness), Identity Development (LGBTQIA+ allied, multicultural therapy, identifying values), Life Transitions (new job, moving, parenthood, chronic illness), and Artist Mental Health.
(224) 487-7991 View (224) 487-7991
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Melissa A. Frey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Northfield, IL 60093  (Online Only)
If you are dealing with a relationship concern, a health issue, or you are caregiving for someone with a health issue, we can help. Living with a challenging relationship or health condition can make you feel like you've tried everything and nothing is working. You may feel like you're the only person who has faced your specific struggle and aren't sure what to do. Your friends and family try to help, but their feedback seems biased, or they don't understand.
If you are dealing with a relationship concern, a health issue, or you are caregiving for someone with a health issue, we can help. Living with a challenging relationship or health condition can make you feel like you've tried everything and nothing is working. You may feel like you're the only person who has faced your specific struggle and aren't sure what to do. Your friends and family try to help, but their feedback seems biased, or they don't understand.
(872) 704-1920 View (872) 704-1920
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Sarah Forde
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winnetka, IL 60093  (Online Only)
It’s no mistake that you’ve landed here. You deserve to live a life with more ease, flow, and presence. As someone who has tried various paths, you may find yourself stuck, yearning for a connection to purpose and meaning. Maybe you’re going through major life transitions, experiencing grief, loss, and despair. Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Growth and transformation are not an intellectual-only experience. The way we hold tension, maintain posture, and move are intimately connected to our thoughts and emotional well-being. The key to wholeness lives within your inner landscape.
It’s no mistake that you’ve landed here. You deserve to live a life with more ease, flow, and presence. As someone who has tried various paths, you may find yourself stuck, yearning for a connection to purpose and meaning. Maybe you’re going through major life transitions, experiencing grief, loss, and despair. Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Growth and transformation are not an intellectual-only experience. The way we hold tension, maintain posture, and move are intimately connected to our thoughts and emotional well-being. The key to wholeness lives within your inner landscape.
(224) 218-5326 View (224) 218-5326
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.