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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Evanston, IL


Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Evanston, IL
Postpartum mental health support in Evanston connects you with 743 licensed providers experienced in postpartum concerns. Access virtual or in-person sessions with providers who understand this unique transition, offering flexible scheduling and insurance coverage to support your wellbeing.
Dr. Christina Alexakos is a Clinical Psychologist with over 19 years of experience
providing psychotherapy to individuals across the lifespan from childhood to geriatric.
She has experience in assisting clients with adjustment issues ranging from changes in
occupation, education, grief, relocation, providing skills in parenting, stress and pain
management, health and wellness, mindfulness, increasing self-esteem and
assertiveness. She has worked with anxiety and depressive disorders, bipolar disorder,
trauma, anger management, personality disorders, and severe mental illness.
Dr. Christina Alexakos earned her Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology
from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She provided inpatient
psychological assessments and group psychotherapy at Hartgrove Psychiatric Hospital.
She trained in Health Psychology in the pain clinic at Swedish Covenant Hospital as
well as providing inpatient and outpatient psychotherapy to hospital patients. The
University of Chicago and The University of Illinois at Chicago provided comprehensive
training in neuropsychological evaluations with adults and children experiencing a wide
range of clinical concerns. She completed an internship at Southlake Community Mental
Health Center and a postdoctoral fellowship at Hopewell Academies, a therapeutic day
school for special needs/troubled teenagers.
Hi! My name is Stephanie Harris and I am a licensed clinical professional counselor from Vermont, but currently living in Chicago. I am happy to help you with whatever you are facing in life right now. I work with individual adults and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, abuse, self-esteem issues, life transitions, and more. I have specialized training in helping people recover from trauma. Trauma can have a profound effect on how people view the world and relate to others, which is why a trauma-informed approach to treatment can be very helpful. I will help people heal from their painful and distressing experiences so they are able to feel more safe and secure in the world now. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Vermont and a Master’s degree in Counseling from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and a Doctorate in Psychology from Roosevelt University. I have experience working in private practice, crisis centers, in-patient hospitals, employee assistance programs, community mental health centers, and primary care clinics. I have worked with adults, couples, people with developmental disabilities, survivors of sexual abuse, people of the Latinx population, couples with infertility issues, and people facing deportation. I believe these experiences have helped me find multiple ways to connect with others and help them reach their goals.
As a mental health therapist for more than two decades I have helped people through their dilemmas of trauma, depression, anxiety including ADHD, bipolar management, family relationships, and other life stressors. I hold EMDR, Trauma and Anxiety Certifications. I also hold a holistic health practitioner certification focused on motivation, energy, and health systems associated with overall wellness. In your journey here with me, we will build a supportive strength-based plan for you and you will also learn skills on top of traditional talk therapy.
Mike leads you through CBT, DBT, EMDR, and holistic health strategies. Through years of clinical and wellness xperience, compassion, and empathy, Mike assists those willing into making a major positive change or adaptation in their life. Mike prides himself in providing a safe and supportive, serious yet fun, space to work.
Mike enjoys boating, swimming, fishing, and exercising. He is friendly and easy-going. You can count on his empathetic and person-centered approach towards every conversation you take part in. “Thank you for reading my profile I look forward to working with you as I am passionate about helping you have the best life.”
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and clinically grounded environment for individuals and families navigating life’s most difficult challenges. Since earning my Master’s Degree in Social Work in 2004, I have spent over 15 years helping people move from places of uncertainty and pain toward clarity, resilience, and confidence.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who believes therapy works best when it meets you where you are. Since 2017, I’ve worked with Veterans experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns, including severe mental illness, substance use, anxiety, depression, trauma, and the challenges that can come with major life transitions. I have also worked as a private practice therapist since 2024.
Life can be overwhelming, and sometimes we need a place where we can be completely honest without feeling judged. I'm an LCSW who takes a relaxed, collaborative, and practical approach to therapy. I especially enjoy working with women navigating anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationships, self-esteem, and the many pressures that can come with being a woman today.
As a half-Japanese woman, I also understand that identity can be complicated. Culture, family expectations, race, relationships, and the different parts of who we are can sometimes be difficult to reconcile. I welcome conversations about cultural and racial identity, belonging, family dynamics, and the experience of navigating multiple cultures.
I have a particular interest in working with women, women Veterans, women experiencing infertility or fertility-related stress, and Asian Americans navigating identity, culture, family expectations, or belonging. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, recognize your strengths, and find realistic ways to move forward.
Hi, I’m E.C. Kissner Art Therapist | Creative Consultant + Career Coach for Arts + Innovation Entrepreneurs — If you’re someone who feels accomplished on the outside but stretched thin on the inside, you’re in the right place. Many of the people I work with are navigating burnout, transitions, stress, uncertainty about next steps, or a sense that life’s moving faster (or slower) than they can keep up with. You might want clarity, balance, and a way to turn insight into real-world change .... I specialize in creating a judgmental space that allows for both professional development & general life as well as mental health questions to unfold. — respectful of your identity, personal cultural context and lived experiences, while supporting you in moving from contemplating goals to moving them forward. Life imitates art so the trajectory to present will always be fully customized & right sized for your needs, working style and personal preferences.
I am a board-certified registered art therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor. I have worked in non-profit organizations, providing counseling services to young children adolescents, and adults.
About our therapists who support maternal mental health in Evanston, IL



- 100%Maternal mental health
- 99%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 95%Stress management
- 88%Women's issues

- 98%Aetna
- 94%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 90%Cigna
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 73%Ascension Health Plan

- 99%English
- 7%Spanish
- 1%Hindi
- 1%Urdu
- 1%Russian

- 91%Online only
- 9%In-person or online

- 93%Woman
- 6%Man
- 1%Non-binary

- 47%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 30%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 9%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 6%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 5%Clinical Psychologist

- 99%Individual therapy
- 46%Family therapy
- 30%Couples therapy
- 22%Child or adolescent therapy
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