Women's Issues therapists in Chicago, Illinois IL
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Women's Issues
XaHara A. MeGod
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, R-DMT, CPT
I support women and femmes navigating the intersection of identity, body, culture, and resilience. Whether addressing reproductive mental health, maternal struggles, sexism, burnout, caregiving stress, or internalized messages about worth and appearance, my approach is affirming, body-based, and rooted in a deep understanding of how systemic forces shape women’s lives.
8 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Women's Issues
Bergen Counseling Collective
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
The expectations are relentless. Be successful but not too ambitious. Be a good mother and a good partner and a good daughter and a good employee, and make it all look effortless. Your needs end up last, if they make the list at all. And when you struggle, you wonder what's wrong with you instead of questioning the impossible standards. We work with women navigating the particular pressures that come with being a woman in this world: identity and role transitions, relationship dynamics, body image, reproductive challenges, career and family tensions, and the simple exhaustion of doing too much for too long. Telehealth throughout Illinois. BCBS PPO and Aetna accepted.
20 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60640
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Women's Issues
TriWellness
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, LCSW, LPC, BCN, CIT, CYYT, QEEG-C, AAT-I
We support women navigating the unique emotional and life challenges that can arise across different stages of life, including identity shifts, relationships, career stress, motherhood, reproductive health, and other changes. Our integrative approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), trauma-informed and attachment-based therapy, family systems work, and mind–body interventions such as neurofeedback, biofeedback, yoga, and animal-assisted therapy. We help women build resilience, reconnect with their strengths, and cultivate balance and well-being.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60646
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Women's Issues
Maggie Reynolds
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, EMDR Certified, NCC
Many women seek therapy under the crushing weight of expectations and the persistent feeling of “not good enough.” This can show up in relationships and friendships, caregiving and parenting roles, career and workplace stress, body image, healthcare experiences, finances, fertility and pregnancy, and the daily impact of sexism, discrimination, and unequal emotional labor. I help women explore what they’ve been carrying, reconnect with their needs, and untangle themselves from harmful conditioning and messaging. Together, we’ll work toward greater self-trust, stronger boundaries, and a more authentic life guided by your values.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60611
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Women's Issues
Rachel Losoff
Psychologist, PhD
I provide a supportive and empowering space for women to explore their unique challenges and experiences. My approach used evidence-based techniques, tackling topics such as gender-based discrimination, work-life balance, body image, and relationships. Through our collaborative work, women gain insights into societal pressures, develop stronger self-advocacy skills, and cultivate a more authentic sense of self, enabling them to navigate their personal and professional lives with increased confidence and empowerment.
18 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Women's Issues
Natalie A Shafer
Counselor/Therapist, MA, NCC, LPC
Individuals who identify as female have a range of experiences shaped by personal, relational, and societal influences that can impact identity, self-worth, and well-being. Exploring these challenges can help you better understand and navigate through them in a way that feels empowered and self-directed.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60607
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Women's Issues
Emem Itiat
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
I am passionate about helping and supporting women as they navigate through life's stressors on multiple levels. Focusing on the present, let us work together to make changes that will hold space for personal growth and cultivate contentment, congruence, joy, stability, forward movement, and fulfilment.
16 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Women's Issues
Sue De Santo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I specialize in supporting women who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or tired of carrying everything on their own. My style is collaborative, compassionate, and down‑to‑earth, helping you build a kinder relationship with yourself, deepen your connections, and move toward the life that feels most authentic and nourishing to you
35 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Women's Issues
Mary Mesiha
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Women move through many seasons of life—college, career, marriage, motherhood, menopause, and beyond—and each stage brings its own joys and challenges. You may find yourself redefining your identity, balancing competing roles, or adjusting to unexpected changes. In therapy, you’ll have a supportive space to process these transitions, reconnect with yourself, and find clarity and strength for what’s next. Together, we’ll focus on helping you feel grounded, empowered, and at peace with the person you’re becoming.
27 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Women's Issues
Balanced Awakening PC
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologists
We are all about empowering women and specialize in all things women's issues! We commonly help women or female-identified individuals with stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, divorce, infertility, adjustment to being a parent, career issues specific to women, and many more!
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60613
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Women's Issues
Roxy Zarrabi
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I specialize in Women's issues.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60602
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Women's Issues
Summer Stewart, PsyD
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
As women, we’re often expected to carry so much—quietly. You might feel like you’re always there for others, but struggling to show up for yourself. Whether you're navigating burnout, relationship struggles, motherhood, identity, or the pressure to be “everything,” you deserve space to breathe, be heard, and reconnect with your own needs. Therapy is that space. You don’t have to keep pushing through—I'm here to support you.
7 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Women's Issues
Nostos Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD
We are a feminist organization that strives to create a safe and empowered space for all women and the specific challenges that impact our communities.
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60661
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Women's Issues
Empowered Wellbeing, Decolonizing Intersectional and Integrative Complex Trauma & Dissociation Recovery Support
Life Coach, view my credentials online at: www.recoveringfromwithin.com/credentialslongform
This topic can be addressed on many layers e.g. psychological, physiologial, emotional, mental, sexual, existential, racial, economic, social-culturally, familial... With an intersectional lens clients can look at the co-existence of more than one factor and impact. Our care model brings context back, affirms cycles and changes, and looks at issues of health from a multi-layered lens. Please also check some of the specific sections listed on this page for intersectional care.
15 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Women's Issues
Cami K McBride
Psychologist, PhD
Women's issues are not often recognized and therapy can help bring these concerns to light including parenthood, the menopause transition or caring for family members.
20 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Women's Issues
Anne Zakaras
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, ATR-BC, PMH-C
Anne provides a warm, deeply validating, and collaborative space dedicated to the unique emotional, physical, and psychological landscapes of women's mental health. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, she partners with women across the lifespan to dismantle the "invisible load," heal from self-doubt, and find a authentic voice in their relationships, careers, and personal lives.
Anne’s integrative approach is specifically attuned to how stress, trauma, and identity shifts uniquely manifest in women. By combining evidence-based psychotherapy with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and creative art therapy, she offers alternative somatic tools to quiet a hyper-vigilant inner critic and process complex emotions. Whether you are navigating the profound identity shifts of the perinatal and motherhood journey (PMH-C), weathering professional burnout in a demanding field, coping with a chronic medical illness, or processing complex grief, Anne is dedicated to empowering you with practical coping strategies to reclaim your personal agency and well-being.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60640
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Women's Issues
Cultivate Your Essence
Registered Psychotherapist, LPC, LCPC, MFT
Women often navigate unique challenges related to identity, relationships, career demands, family responsibilities, self-worth, trauma, and life transitions. At Cultivate Your Essence, we provide culturally responsive and compassionate support to help women heal, grow, and become H.E.R.—Healed, Evolved, and Restored.
8 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Women's Issues
Dr. Selma Stainback
Psychologist, PsyD
I help women, whether it's relationships, work, reproductive issues, health, to go after what they want, work to get where they want to be and feel less pressure to be superwoman for everyone else. I help women get to their true purpose, trust their intuition and take action to make things better than they ever imagined!
19 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Women's Issues
Dr. Kimberly E. Johnson
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP, APIT
This is an amazing, challenging, inspiring and enlightening time for women, as well as all human beings. As women continue to embrace the roles of daughter, mother, wife, partner, elder and mentor in families, work, career, politics and society we are faced with all manner of challenges. Whether you are dealing with relationship, parenting, employment, advocacy, emotional or health issues, having a safe and therapeutic space to talk it through offers healing and empowerment.
19 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Women's Issues
Dr. Aretha Steele (Mindful Healing Counseling)
Psychologist, PsyD
Hello! If you're a woman facing unique challenges being a woman brings or just need someone to talk to, we're here to provide support. We specialize in addressing women's issues, offering a safe space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions. Whether it's navigating relationships, building self-esteem, or understanding your identity, our sessions are a judgment-free zone. Let's work together to empower you, foster growth, and create a foundation for a more fulfilling life. Your experiences are important, and we're here to honor and support your journey towards a happier and healthier you.
(Note: We have specific therapists who specialize in this area at our practice. See our website for more information)
17 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Chicago's size and diversity mean therapists here cover an exceptionally wide range of specialties, with strong representation in trauma, anxiety, depression, and cultural identity work across the city's distinct neighborhoods. The South and West Sides experience community-level trauma tied to violence and systemic inequity, driving particular demand for therapists who specialize in PTSD, grief, and resilience-focused work. The city is home to Rush University Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine, and the University of Chicago Medicine, with a large independent practice community concentrated in Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park, and the Loop. Chicago also has robust bilingual therapy communities serving its large Spanish-speaking, Polish, and Mandarin-speaking populations.
Women's Issues therapists in Chicago, Illinois Statistics
Women's Issues therapists in Chicago, Illinois average 16 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (72%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (42%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (41%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
37%
Gender ID
| 82% |
Female |
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| 11% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 72% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 41% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 34% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 32% | Integrative Therapy |
| 32% | Multicultural Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 74% | Women |
| 49% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 30% | Black / African American |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |