Top-Rated Therapy for Women in Cleveland & Chicago
Discover a safe space, with therapy for women, to explore challenges, process past experiences, and build a fulfilling life.
Supporting Women Through Life’s Challenges
Life often throws us various curveballs 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 mental health therapist in Chicago or Cleveland, you don't have to struggle alone.
Examples of issues that our therapy for women 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 women’s counseling from someone who can equip you with the coping skills tailored to your experience.
Finding a great women’s therapist can be challenging, which is why SG Therapy Group hires passionate, intelligent, and empowering women who prioritize the counseling relationship.
We are accepting new clients at this time. So if you are feeling overwhelmed, don't hesitate to reach out to find out more about therapy for women.
How SG Therapy Can Help You With Women’s Issues
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 their lives.
Our clinicians also treat teen girls who are finding it hard to cope with their lives or relationships. As a team that supports each other through collaborative self-discovery within ourmeetings and supervision. It is our goal to establish an environment where all women – clients and therapists – feel confident in their identity.
Working with a female therapist at SGTG can empower you to:
Own your strengths
Create feelings of confidence
Explore your identity
Find relief from 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 for women. 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.
Meet Our Top-Rated Female Therapist in Cleveland
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Sydney Gideon, LCSW
Specialties: Trauma & PTSD, EMDR, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, attachment issues, life transitions, women’s issues
Services: Individual counseling and EMDR
Location: Pepper Pike, Cleveland and telehealth
Meet Our 4 Top-Rated Female Therapists in Chicago
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Aviva Brill, LCSW
Specialties: Therapy for women, anxiety and stress, relationships, aging parents, communication, career and workplace transitions, parenting, English & Spanish-speaking
Services: Individual counseling and couples counseling
Location: West Loop, Chicago and telehealth
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Maddie Persanyi, LCPC
Specialties: Relationship issues, self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions, college students, women’s counseling, trauma and PTSD
Services: IIndividual counseling and couples counseling
Location: West Loop, Chicago and telehealth
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Molly Adams, LCSW
Specialties: First responders, trauma, grief, anxiety, therapy for women’s issues, life transitions, and PTSD
Services: Individual counseling and counseling for first responders
Location: Telehealth
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Erin Cluskey, LPC
Specialties: Athletes/sports performance, social anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, women’s therapy, and teens
Services: Individual Counseling
Location: West Loop and Illinois telehealth
Why Choose SG Therapy Group for Women’s Therapy?
Finding the right fit between you and your clinician is a key part of effective therapy. Whether you’re in Chicago, IL, or Cleveland, OH, here are some considerations to help you understand whether we're the best women’s therapists for your needs.
We’re a Boutique Therapy Group With an Intentional Approach
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.
We’re Experienced, Highly Trained Professionals.
Our female therapists in Chicago and Cleveland specialize in therapy for women's issues and can help you create a sense of empowerment to cope with what you are dealing with. Licensed therapists receive extensive training that caters to the person sitting in front of them, so that you have the best form of support.
We’re Committed to High-Quality, Individualized Mental Health Care
At SG Therapy Group, you have options. We meet with clients both online and in person at our office in Chicago, Illinois, or Cleveland, Ohio, 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.
Therapy for Women in Chicago and Cleveland
SG Therapy Group offers therapy for women in both Chicago and the Cleveland area, with in-person and telehealth options designed to make support feel accessible, personal, and easy to fit into your life. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, life transitions, body image concerns, reproductive health, or work-life balance, our female therapists provide a safe space to explore what you’re carrying and build healthy ways forward.
Our Chicago Therapy Office
Therapy for women in our Chicago office is located at 901 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 401, Chicago, IL 60607, in West Loop. This is near the intersection of I-90 and the Kansas City Expressway, making us easily accessible if you’re coming from the nearby areas of Greektown, Fulton Market, South Loop, or Ukrainian Village. We’re also within a short walking distance from the CTA Blue Line via the UIC-Halsted station, making us a convenient option for University of Illinois Chicago students looking for women’s counseling.
If you’re driving, paid street parking and paid parking garages are available within walking distance, including options near 625 W Adams St and 1035 W Van Buren St. There is also a Divvy bike rack directly in front of our building, if you’re cycling to sessions.
Our Cleveland-Area Therapy Office
Our Cleveland-area office is located at 29525 Chagrin Blvd, Suite 130, Beachwood, OH 44122, near Pepper Pike. Located near familiar east-side landmarks like The Maltz Museum and Preston H.O.P.E Playground, we’re easily accessible if you’re coming from nearby areas like Shaker Heights, Cleveland Heights, Chagrin Falls, and surrounding communities. And if you’re coming from downtown Cleveland, we’re about a 30-minute drive via I-480 E with parking directly in front of the building.
For those using public transportation, our office is easily served by the RTA's 14/14A bus route toward Lander Circle.
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 therapists in Chicago and Cleveland 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 are also 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 in Chicago or Cleveland who is skilled and 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 you have with your 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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Both our Chicago and Cleveland therapists are in-network with insurance companies in those areas. Our Cleveland clinicians are in-network with Medical Mutual and Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO. At the same time, our Chicago clinicians are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Blue Choice Plans, Aetna, and UnitedHealthcare.
We would be happy to help you verify your benefits for therapy for women before your first session. However, we recommend calling the number on the back of your insurance card for the most accurate information.
Start Your Healing Journey With Women’s Counseling
SGTG offers both individual and couples therapy to aid you through your healing journey. Our Chicago and Cleveland-based 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 also 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.