Top-Rated Female Therapy Chicago
Discover a safe space to explore challenges, process past experiences, and build a fulfilling life.
Supporting Chicago women through life’s challenges
Life often throws us various curve balls that can take a toll on our mental health. For women, it is important to feel supported during these challenges or life transitions. Women often feel pressure to heal independently or that the world doesn't empathize with women's mental health. In therapy, especially working with a female therapist, you don't have to struggle alone.
Examples of women's issues that we can help with include:
Reproductive Health: Issues related to menstruation, menopause, fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum experiences, and sexuality.
Relationships: Addressing dynamics in relationships, family roles, communication patterns, and intimate partner issues.
Hormonal Impact: Recognizing and exploring the impact female hormones have on our functioning.
Sexism: Exploring issues related to sexism in the workplace or relationships.
Trauma: Addressing trauma and shame specific to women, such as sexual assault, domestic violence, and gender-based violence.
Work-Life Balance: Addressing challenges related to balancing career and family responsibilities.
Body Image: Addressing concerns related to body image, eating disorders, self esteem, and societal expectations related to appearance.
Mental Health: Addressing mental health conditions that may disproportionately affect women, such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
This is not an exhaustive list of women's issues, which is why it is important to seek professional support from someone who can equip you with the coping skills tailored to your experience. Finding a great therapist can be challenging, which is why SG Therapy Group hires passionate, intelligent, and empowering women that prioritize the counseling relationship. We are accepting new clients at this time! If you are feeling overwhelmed, don't hesitate to reach out!
How SG Therapy can help you
At our practice, it is our mission to empower clients with skills to develop more self-worth, break maladaptive functioning, and achieve a sense of balance in your life. Our clinicians also treat teen girls who are struggling with their life or relationships. We are an all-female team that supports each other through collaborative self discovery within our meetings and supervision. It is our goal to establish an environment where all women, clients and therapists, feel confident in their identity.
Working with a professional counselor at SGTG can empower you to:
own your strengths
create feelings of confidence
explore your identity
find relief in your symptoms
develop coping skills
love your body
cultivate healthy relationships
achieve balance in your life
feel supported through life transitions
These are just a few of the many achievements you can find in therapy. Because women experience a unique set of symptoms, it can be very helpful to work with a person who specializes in women's mental health. Set up a consultation with one of our therapists to get started!
Sydney Gideon
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Sydney is passionate about creating strong therapeutic relationships with each of her clients. She does this by building a warm, non-judgmental therapy environment and striving to understand both the client's internal world and the environmental factors that can contribute to anxiety. Sydney enjoys being able to make a difference in her clients' lives every day.
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Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Founder
License Number: Licensed by State of Illinois 149.023352 and by State of Ohio I.2405177
Education: Master's Degree from New York’s Columbia School of Social Work
Location: 405 W Superior St, 7th Floor, Chicago, IL 60654
Telehealth: Yes
Modalities used: Attachment-based therapy, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR), psychodynamic therapy, strength-based therapy, trauma-focused therapy
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4 top-rated Chicago Female Therapy Counselors
Maddie Persanyi
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Maddie is dedicated to helping her clients become their best selves by recognizing and building upon their strengths. She believes that each person is capable of healing and growth, and she loves helping her clients overcome barriers and reach their goals.
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Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor
License Number: Licensed by State of Illinois 178.017439
Education: Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University
Location: 405 W Superior St, 7th Floor, Chicago, IL 60654
Telehealth: Yes
Modalities used: CBT, emotionally focused therapy, Gottman Method, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, positive psychology, reality therapy, strengths-based therapy, trauma-focused therapy
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Aviva Brill
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Aviva recognizes the healing power of being truly seen and supported. She strives to both guide her clients and follow their innate wisdom throughout the therapy process. Aviva enjoys using a variety of different methods to give her clients practical skills to improve their daily lives.
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Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Certified Holistic Health Coach
License Number: Licensed by State of Illinois 149.026159 | Certificate from Institute of Integrative Nutrition
Education: Master's Degree from U Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy and Practice
Location: 405 W Superior St, 7th Floor, Chicago, IL 60654
Telehealth: Yes
Modalities used: Coaching, CBT, humanistic therapy, person-centered therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, strengths-based therapy, task-centered therapy
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Corinne Bloom
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Corrine is committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space for her clients to express themselves authentically. She takes care to tailor each person's therapy experience to their unique goals, values, and needs.
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Credentials: Licensed Social Worker
Supervised by: Sydney Gideon, LCSW
Education: Master's Degree from Loyola University
Location: 405 W Superior St, 7th Floor, Chicago, IL 60654
Telehealth: Yes
Modalities used: Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, strength-based therapy, client-centered approach
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Why choose SG Therapy Group
Finding the right fit between you and your clinician is a key part of effective therapy. Here are some considerations to help you understand whether we're the best therapists in Chicago for your needs.
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Unlike larger mental health corporations, we can give each of our clients highly personalized attention. When you choose our boutique therapy practice, you'll never feel like a number. Plus, having smaller caseloads and a supportive work environment allows our clinicians to be fully present for each client.
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Our Chicago therapists specialize in women's issues and will help you create a sense of empowerment to cope with what you are dealing with. Licensed therapists receive extensive training that cater to the person sitting in front of them so that you have the best form of support.
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At SG Therapy Group, you have options. We meet with clients both online and in person at our office in Chicago, Illinois, depending on each person's needs and preferences. Our clinicians also have diverse backgrounds so you can find the therapist you connect best with. Rest assured, your entire therapy experience will be tailored from start to finish, ensuring you get the highest quality care possible.
FAQs about women’s therapy
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When a therapist specializes in women's issues, it means they have focused their training, experience, and practice on addressing mental health concerns, challenges, and experiences that are relevant to women. This specialization includes a wide range of topics such as relationships, trauma, work-life balance, body image, self esteem, reproductive health, female hormones, and anxiety or depression.
Our female SGTG therapists who specialize in women's issues have a deep and personal understanding of the social, cultural, and psychological factors that impact women's lives. If you are looking for a female therapist to treat men's issues, we also are well-equipped to help this population and are able to take new clients!
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It's important to prioritize finding a therapist who is skilled, experienced, and with whom you feel comfortable and understood, rather than solely focusing on gender. Many therapists are trained to work effectively with clients of diverse backgrounds and identities, ensuring they can provide appropriate support regardless of gender matching.
Some reasons for women to seek out female therapists might be:
Personal Comfort: You may feel more comfortable discussing sensitive or personal topics with a therapist of the same gender. This can be due to shared experiences or perceptions of understanding.
Relatability: A therapist of the same gender might have firsthand experience or a deeper understanding of certain gender-specific issues, which could potentially lead to more relatable and empathetic therapy sessions.
Regardless of your preferences, studies have shown that the most important factor that determines success in therapy is based on the relationship they have with their therapist.
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Of course! The therapeutic journey is about you and your needs. Asking for what you need or prefer is a testament to your self knowledge and demonstrates your ability to advocate for yourself. There is no shame in requesting a particular demographic to be your therapist.
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A licensed clinical psychologist is a mental health professional with a doctorate degree in clinical psychology. Psychologists may provide therapy and/or psychological testing for conditions like ADHD, autism, learning disorders, and more.
While some psychologists are therapists, not all therapists are psychologists. In your search for a Chicago therapist, you might see different types of therapists like licensed clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, and licensed marriage and family therapists. These clinicians all have a master's degree as well as thousands of hours of supervised practice and training.
Start your healing journey with female therapy in Chicago.
SGTG offers both individual and couples therapy to aid you through your healing journey. Our Chicago therapists will work in your sessions to determine the most appropriate and evidence-based treatment that you deserve to receive relief from your symptoms.
We are currently accepting new clients! Take a look at the experience of our trusted SGTG clinicians to find yourself a good fit in the therapeutic space or schedule a consultation.