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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Park Ridge, IL

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Park Ridge, IL

Navigate postpartum challenges with evidence-based care from Headway's network in Park Ridge. Our providers offer flexible scheduling and work with your insurance so you can focus on your wellbeing during this important time.

Keisha Wilson

Keisha Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to help you move beyond simply surviving and begin creating a life that feels more balanced, fulfilling, and aligned with your personal values.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Cheryl Krautsak

Cheryl Krautsak

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Expertise with teens, adults, and families. Clinical focus and interests include Anxiety, depression, relationships issues, work struggles, substance abuse, anxiety, OCD, Life/situational stressors, parenting, and family conflict related to...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Angela Jalloh

Angela Jalloh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe in seeing the person behind the diagnosis and walking alongside you toward healing and growth.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Swati Bajpai

Swati Bajpai

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Life can feel especially heavy when you are carrying anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship stress, family expectations, or the pressure of balancing different cultural worlds. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing virtual therapy to adults in Illinois and Michigan, with a particular interest in supporting South Asian adults, women, and professionals.

I offer therapy in English, Hindi, and Urdu. My goal is to create a welcoming space where you feel understood as a whole person—including your culture, identity, family relationships, values, and life experiences. You do not have to minimize what you are feeling or explain why your cultural and family circumstances matter.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Lesley Washington

Lesley Washington

Therapist

Virtual • Lombard, IL


“My approach is collaborative and strengths-based. I focus on helping clients find strength and building resilience.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kirsten Doan

Kirsten Doan

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Therapy in this space isn't about fixing yourself—it's about understanding your experiences and reconnecting with your strengths.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carmecia Mcknight

Carmecia Mcknight

Therapist

Virtual • Orland Park, IL


“My goal is to help bring into awareness traumas, feelings, and thoughts by acknowledging the influence of varying relationships and systems in your life so that you can heal.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Wei Hu

Dr. Wei Hu

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to help patients achieve meaningful symptom improvement, better quality of life, and lasting mental wellness.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Chad Carson

Chad Carson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, my goal is to create hope and help people to realize that together we can overcome whatever struggles they are facing. I specialize in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar, and LGBTQIA+ issues. I have been a nurse for 27 years, and I strive to show compassion and understanding to everyone who needs help.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Laura Lewis

Laura Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Everyone needs help sometimes, not because they are broken, but because life can become too heavy to sort through alone. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes every person should have access to support that helps them rise to new challenges, cope with loss, manage the ups and downs of mood, and better understand who they are. I work with adults navigating grief and loss, anxiety, depression, stress, mood changes, life transitions, relationship issues, PTSD, trauma and the feeling of being stuck or disconnected from themselves. My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel supported while we make sense of what you are carrying and create a path toward living your best life.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Janeil Ruiz

Dr. Janeil Ruiz

Psychologist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“My goal is to provide an environment of acceptance, care, and collaboration where you feel supported in accessing your innate capacity to heal.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Beth Davison

Beth Davison

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to create a warm, welcoming, and judgment-free environment where individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered to make lasting, positive changes in their lives.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Michelle Lester

Michelle Lester

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My clients typically comment on feeling seen and heard. They appreciate the feedback and collaborative approach.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Katie Elmore

Katie Elmore

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a licensed clinical social worker and substance use counselor with specialized training in perinatal mental health.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Hilary Hoye

Hilary Hoye

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I aim to provide a safe space for women to feel understood and validated, to explore, and to process all that the journey of motherhood brings with it.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lillian Feder

Lillian Feder

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


​I support adults navigating anxiety, perfectionism, self-criticism, and major life transitions. I have a special interest in working with women through the transition into motherhood, including fertility journeys, pregnancy, postpartum, and the evolving identity that comes with this new chapter of life. Through a compassionate and collaborative approach, I help clients develop meaningful tools, gain clarity, and move through change with greater steadiness and self-compassion.

I offer therapy in both English and Spanish.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Chelsea Butler

Chelsea Butler

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


If you're carrying the weight of depression, anxiety, or a past you haven't been able to fully

process, you don't have to figure it out alone. With more than five years as a Licensed Clinical

Social Worker, I work with adults and seniors who are ready to make sense of what they've been

through and start moving toward the life they want to build.

I have a particular passion for working with people navigating mood disorders like bipolar disorder,

trauma and PTSD, and the kind of emotional challenges men often face but rarely talk about. I also

work with couples who want to strengthen their connection before things fall apart.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kemisha Swan

Kemisha Swan

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I aim to help you not only reduce distress but also reconnect with your strengths, deepen self‐understanding, and move toward a more empowered and grounded version of yourself.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Amy Traynham Feragen

Amy Traynham Feragen

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I was born and raised in Montana and have a genuine passion for nature and the outdoors. I received my Bachelors in Psychology at Montana State University in 2001. I then pursued my Masters of Social Work degree and graduated in 2008 from the University of Montana. This graduate program had a focus on providing a social justice and integrated practitioner perspective. I have an eclectic style that can be tailored to each unique individual. My primary therapeutic methods include Mindfulness Based, Holistic, Exposure, Narrative, Cognitive and Behavioral, Strengths Based & Solution Focused Therapies. I provide a non-judgmental and compassionate environment that often helps people feel comfortable. A true passion of mine is structuring therapeutic activities for clients to express, process, increase self-awareness, and de-stress from life’s challenging and developmental experiences.

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Akamin Nkengaka

Dr. Akamin Nkengaka

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Together, we'll create a safe space to understand what's holding you back, strengthen healthy coping skills, and help you build a life that feels more balanced, connected, and meaningful.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Maisha Lowery

Maisha Lowery

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“There are opportunities in ever new beginning! I believe therapy offers a meaningful chance to make informed choices and implement changes that can significantly enrich the quality of your life.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Mazouzah Omar

Mazouzah Omar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported without judgment.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jamie Dunlap

Jamie Dunlap

Therapist

Virtual • Glendale Heights, IL


Hi, and welcome! I’m Jamie, and I’m really glad you’ve taken this step to prioritize yourself. The next, and most important part, is finding a therapist who feels like the right fit for you.

I am experienced and educated in multiple approaches of therapy, integrating the mind and body to address insecurities with emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. My approach is informed by your unique personality, history, values, and goals to weave together a treatment map that feels meaningful and relevant.

As a therapist who has overcome personal trauma and hurdles to becoming a more secure and healthy person, I know what it’s like to be on the other side. I offer a completely nonjudgmental, non-pressured, but structured approach.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Elizabeth Dimovski-Jackson

Dr. Elizabeth Dimovski-Jackson

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe my role is to serve as a facilitator to assist you in healing and realizing your true potential by developing the skill set to walk a uniquely determined path toward self-actualization.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Donna Bredrup

Dr. Donna Bredrup

Therapist

Virtual • Westmont, IL


“My approach goes beyond simply diagnosing and treating pathology to using therapy as a tool to help people grow.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Yancy Cruz

Dr. Yancy Cruz

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a compassionate, warm, and supportive clinician who values building genuine connections with the people I work with.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vania Johnson

Vania Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I provide compassionate, practical therapy for individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, stress, and anger management.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amy J Gartner

Amy J Gartner

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I became a therapist because therapy changed my own life and I know how powerful it is to finally feel seen and understood.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Monica Alvarez

Monica Alvarez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming your challenges.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Infertility
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Marketa Smith

Marketa Smith

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe in patient-led care. As your provider, I am here to listen and to answer any questions that you may have.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amy Wilhelmi

Amy Wilhelmi

Therapist

Virtual • West Dundee, IL


“I specialize in couples and sex therapy, using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help partners reconnect emotionally and physically.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Semiloore Akerele

Semiloore Akerele

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“Clients can expect to leave sessions with a deeper understanding of their mental health, personalized strategies for coping and improvement, and a sense of empowerment and support in managing their condition.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Laterriea Martin

Laterriea Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is calm, direct, and collaborative. Years of crisis work alongside individuals, families, and community systems, including law enforcement, emergency responders, and advocacy programs, taught me how to stay steady when a situation feels...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Anthony Brooks

Anthony Brooks

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that meaningful change happens when individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered, so I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Musediq Ismail

Musediq Ismail

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is collaborative and patient-centered. I strive to meet people where they are, guide them with evidence-based interventions, and empower them to take an active role in their mental wellness.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Annette Simmons

Annette Simmons

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I see you as a whole person with a story that matters. My approach is deeply collaborative and personalized; I believe healing happens best in relationships built on trust, respect, and honesty.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Hillary Vercosa-Kaufman

Hillary Vercosa-Kaufman

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a naturally warm, inquisitive, and creative person which you will experience within the therapy space.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Lu

Christina Lu

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach to therapy is not "one size fits all". Every one is unique and I like to meet you where you are at.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Shirlisa Love

Shirlisa Love

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe treatment works best when you feel heard, understood, and actively involved in decisions about your care.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aminat Adebare

Aminat Adebare

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Des Plaines, IL


“I believe mental health is more than just a list of symptoms; it's about your environment, your history, and your goals.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

About our therapists who support maternal mental health located within 20 miles of Park Ridge, IL

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Park Ridge, IL
There are over 32 therapists in Park Ridge, IL accepting new patients.
32+
Average years in practice
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12 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Maternal mental health
  • 97%Anxiety
  • 94%Stress management
  • 91%Depression
  • 88%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 97%Aetna
  • 97%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
  • 84%Cigna
  • 81%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 63%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 9%Spanish
  • 6%French
  • 6%German
  • 6%Polish
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 81%Woman
  • 19%Man
License types
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  • 41%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 34%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 9%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 9%Clinical Psychologist
  • 6%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 31%Family therapy
  • 25%Couples therapy
  • 16%Child or adolescent therapy

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