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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Skokie, IL

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Skokie, IL

Skokie residents navigating postpartum challenges can find affirming, warm providers on Headway who specialize in postpartum mental health. With flexible scheduling and free consultations available, you can start therapy as soon as the next day with a provider who truly understands your experience.

Tyra Steverson

Tyra Steverson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I aim to create a space that feels honest, grounding, and collaborative, where clients can better understand their patterns, build self-trust, and move toward lives and relationships that feel more aligned and sustainable.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, PTSD
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tamela Polanin

Tamela Polanin

Therapist

Virtual • Vandalia, IL


“I use a client-centered approach where you are the master of your own life; I am here to walk beside you as a guide.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Leah O'Brien

Leah O'Brien

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Ms. O'Brien is integrative in her treatment approach, often combining cognitive-behavioral, emotion-focused, and motivational interviewing approaches.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jessica Kuhnen

Jessica Kuhnen

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I will teach you tools to regulate your emotions and heal the physical impact on your body's nervous system.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Hillary Schoninger

Hillary Schoninger

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe therapy is not about "fixing" but about reconnecting—to your truth, your strength, and your capacity to grow.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 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
Guadalupe Rosas-Rico

Guadalupe Rosas-Rico

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe true healing stems comes from a holistic approach that nurtures your mind, body and spirit while using evidence-based therapy.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mackenzie Smalley

Mackenzie Smalley

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to aid each person in their journey, helping them find their own power, happiness, resiliency, and inner strength.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Megan Kenny

Megan Kenny

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I have a particular interest in working with women whose ADHD symptoms may have been overlooked earlier in life, as well as adults who appear to be functioning well but feel overwhelmed or exhausted internally.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
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
Analilia Morales-Mackay

Analilia Morales-Mackay

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Much of my work aims to understand the underlying concerns that are causing stressful situations and maladaptive behaviors.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Yana Patrun

Yana Patrun

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I work with women navigating anxiety, trauma, postpartum and perinatal challenges, relationship stress, work burnout, and the big life transitions that can leave you feeling untethered.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Camelle Burlock, MS, Lcpc, Crc

Camelle Burlock, MS, Lcpc, Crc

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“In our first session, you can expect a warm, compassionate space where you are truly heard and respected.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Olubusola Olatunji

Olubusola Olatunji

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My passion for holistic wellness drives my practice, and I'm deeply committed to supporting your complete mental and emotional well-being.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Suzanne Martinez

Suzanne Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi, I’m Suzanne. I approach this work with intention and respect. When you sit across from me—even virtually—you have my full attention. My style is direct, honest, and grounded. I won’t overreact, and I won’t minimize your experience. I believe in your capacity to grow, and at times I will challenge you—with care and purpose—to help you move forward.

You can expect steadiness, discretion, and a focus on meaningful change, not just endless processing. Therapy is an investment of your time, energy, and trust, and I take that seriously. My goal is to support you in making real, lasting progress with clarity and confidence.

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jazline Villar

Jazline Villar

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hello! I've been practicing since 2017. I've worked in community based organizations and private practice. I've worked closely with the BIPOC communities with a particular emphasis on the Latinx community. I am Latinx and cis-genderd female. I focus on intergenerational trauma and healing. I specialize in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Maternal Mental Health, Family Mental Health, Interpersonal Violence, Complex Trauma and Traumatic Stress. I've seen couples since 2024.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Christina Alexakos, Psy.D.

Christina Alexakos, Psy.D.

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


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.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Alexis Kraus

Alexis Kraus

Therapist

Virtual • Vernon Hills, IL


“My goal as a therapist is to help you overcome obstacles and develop the skills needed to improve your overall well-being.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Laurie Gray

Laurie Gray

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“As your therapist, I am here to create a warm, accepting space where you can feel heard and supported.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Shanelle Clayberg

Shanelle Clayberg

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes healing starts with feeling genuinely seen and understood.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Krystal Fowler

Krystal Fowler

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Life can get heavy, and sometimes you get to a point where you know something needs to change, you just may not know where to start. That’s where I can help. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, grief, major life changes, or just trying to make sense of everything you’ve been carrying, we can work through it together.

I work with children, teens, and adults, with a special passion for supporting at-risk youth, justice-involved individuals, and people who may feel like they’ve been judged, misunderstood, or overlooked. You don’t have to come into therapy with the right words or have everything figured out. Come as you are. We’ll start there and work toward where you want to be.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Shelly Gore

Shelly Gore

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“You can expect to feel supported, but also nudged to make changes that will support the change and /or healing you are looking for.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Skip Dettman

Skip Dettman

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hello, I am Skip I have been a therapist for over 12 years. I love what I do and am passionate about assisting people with addressing life issues. I specialize in trauma, addictions and couples therapy.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leanne Goodwin

Leanne Goodwin

Therapist

Virtual • Robinson, IL


“Our sessions will be collaborative and exploratory. Although I am an expert on emotions and behaviors, I am not an expert on you but you are.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lydia Schatzel

Lydia Schatzel

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a honest direct therapist who will challenge you, using only positive reinforcement, positive intention, because that is how you get the positive outcome!”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Christine Hazelett

Christine Hazelett

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe every person has a story worth understanding and carries strengths, wisdom, and capacity that can be difficult to see when life has caused pain.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marcus Murphy

Marcus Murphy

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My core values—adaptability, open-mindedness, and honesty—guide how I connect with others and respond to challenges.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 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
Kourtnee Mezo

Kourtnee Mezo

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe recovery is not about perfection, but about progress, resilience, and reconnecting with the life you want to live.”
Maternal mental health, Family issues, Infertility, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Loretta Armstrong

Loretta Armstrong

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I am especially passionate about working with children and adolescents because I believe early support can help create lifelong emotional wellness and resilience.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Victoria Taylor

Victoria Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Carbondale, IL


“Burnout isn't a failure, and showing up tired doesn't make you weak. This is a space to reclaim parts of yourself that have been overlooked, untangle the responsibilities weighing you down, and build strategies to protect your energy while...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Samella Jolly

Samella Jolly

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and prepared to make lasting, positive change.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Renecha Dorsey

Renecha Dorsey

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker trained in the Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC) Model.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hayley Van Serke

Hayley Van Serke

Psychologist

Virtual • Evanston, IL


“I am especially passionate about the intersection of physical and mental health. If you have noticed that your stress and physical health are connected, I might be the person for you.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Catherine Schloss

Catherine Schloss

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi! I’m Katie, and I’m a licensed psychotherapist helping people create a life they love. Before becoming a therapist, I worked in publishing at Penguin Random House and previously ran a jewelry line carried in over 250 stores nationwide. After earning my master’s from the Crown Family School of Social Work, I completed my clinical training at UChicago Medicine and LifePath Therapy Associates. Today, I use a combination of CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy to support C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, young professionals, writers, and anyone navigating uncertainty to create meaningful change.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Men's issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 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
Constance McConnell

Constance McConnell

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I use cognitive processing, narrative and mindfulness therapies to help empower my clients to utilize their natural strengths and supports in order to build confidence in their own identities, set healthy boundaries, and advocate for themselves.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Crystal Williams

Crystal Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My clinical treatment approaches are collage of multiple treatment modalities such as Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)/compassion focused/ emotional focused/ psychodynamic therapy/solution focused/ and strength based...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Selahattin Gokturk

Selahattin Gokturk

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi! I specialize in helping adults, teens, and children navigate the unique, everyday challenges of ADHD using a warm, collaborative, and evidence-based approach. In our sessions, I gently blend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help you or your child manage symptoms, reframe frustrating thought patterns, and process underlying emotional blocks.

As a trained EMDR clinician, I know that ADHD rarely exists in a vacuum—it often brings along anxiety, stress, or a feeling of being constantly overwhelmed. By combining the practical, everyday skill-building of CBT with the deep, healing potential of EMDR, we will work together to improve focus, emotional regulation, and confidence. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and comfortable space where clients of all ages feel truly heard, deeply understood, and fully equipped to thrive.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
LaTonya Bowens

LaTonya Bowens

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Solution focused therapy emphasizes practical next steps that lead to meaningful, sustainable change in your daily life.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Skokie, IL
There are over 28 therapists in Skokie, IL accepting new patients.
28+
Average years in practice
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12 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Maternal mental health
  • 93%Stress management
  • 93%Depression
  • 89%Grief or loss
Insurances accepted
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  • 96%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
  • 93%Aetna
  • 79%Cigna
  • 75%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 68%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 7%French
  • 7%German
  • 7%Polish
  • 7%Portuguese
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 21%Man
License types
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  • 46%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 36%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 7%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 7%Clinical Psychologist
  • 4%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 32%Couples therapy
  • 32%Family therapy
  • 14%Child or adolescent therapy

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