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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Illinois

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Illinois

Navigating postpartum mental health challenges doesn't have to be overwhelming. Headway connects Illinois residents with 707 licensed providers experienced in postpartum-related concerns through flexible virtual or in-person sessions. With insurance coverage and an average savings of 75% on sessions, quality care is accessible when you need it most.

Rachel Kalina

Rachel Kalina

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Clients often describe me as approachable, practical, and easy to talk to. Therapy should be a collaborative process, and I strive to create a space where you feel comfortable being yourself without fear of judgment. My style balances support with practical problem-solving, helping clients gain insight while also developing strategies they can use in everyday life. Above all, I want you to feel heard, understood, and supported as we work toward your goals together.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Frances Morken

Frances Morken

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a compassionate therapist specializing in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), helping clients build balance, resilience, and emotional clarity.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Amira Farrag

Dr. Amira Farrag

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“I view therapy as a collaborative experience grounded in curiosity and authenticity. I tend to be a direct therapist.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Whitney Gipson

Whitney Gipson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My main priority is for you to feel comfortable, safe and genuinely heard. I feel that I create a friendly, warm and sometimes fun/humorous environment.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tianna Hammond

Tianna Hammond

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“As a Black Female Therapist, I understand how important it is to feel truly seen and understood in therapy.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica McDaniel

Jessica McDaniel

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I offer a mature, steady presence—one that balances warmth with skill—to guide clients toward growth, resilience, and meaningful change.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Patricia Earnshaw

Patricia Earnshaw

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Alton, IL


Often, struggles can become gateways to transformation. Many of the clients I work with are navigating low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, chronic stress, trauma, grief, or major life transitions that leave them feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. You may be experiencing racing thoughts, emotional exhaustion, relationship difficulties, loss, or uncertainty about your direction in life. When we begin to explore these experiences with compassion and curiosity, new perspectives and meaningful change can emerge.

I believe telling your story in a safe, supportive space can be deeply healing. I want to hear about your hopes, dreams, challenges, and losses. My goal is to help you better understand your experiences, develop emotional resilience, and move toward greater clarity and self-acceptance. You are not alone, and I am here to walk alongside you as you move forward on your journey toward healing and growth.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Anna Finkelshtein

Anna Finkelshtein

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am described by clients and colleagues as direct, active in session and warm, and I place an emphasis on challenging my clients to achieve their goals.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Alana Friedlander

Dr. Alana Friedlander

Psychologist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“At the core of my work is a deep belief that bodies are not problems to be fixed, they are systems to be understood.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Beth Rosenberg

Beth Rosenberg

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have been practicing for 20 years, and for the past 10 years, my primary focus has been working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and distorted thinking.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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
Jenny Maguire

Jenny Maguire

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • O'Fallon, IL


Hi there, Jenny here! I believe therapy is about learning how to bend without breaking. I specialize in working with individuals and couples facing trauma, chronic stress, and high-demand roles like military, first responder, high level executives AND those that care for them. These are the people that are usually holding it all together for others!

I have a special connection to these populations as an Air Force brat, Air Force Veteran, and Air Force Spouse - quite literally not a day of my life untouched by the military! I have more than 20 years' experience working with children, youth, families and couples around their life challenges and transitions.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Anthony Wright

Anthony Wright

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I work with adolescents, men, and families who are navigating emotional stress, behavioral challenges, relationship dynamics, and major life transitions.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kelly Strick

Kelly Strick

Therapist

Virtual • Yorkville, IL


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist working since 2017 in community mental health and private practice. I have a masters degree specializing in couples and family therapy. I work to offer a space where clients can be seen and heard.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Grace Frantilla

Grace Frantilla

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Glenview, IL


I've devoted a decade of my career helping parents learn how to best help their children. And another decade helping adults in an out-patient partial hospitalization program. These are the moments when people have felt the most vulnerable and in need of something more than what they are already trying to manage their mental health. Hopefully, my experience and tools that I've gathered working across the age groups and in a more intense level of care can help you build your own toolbox.


Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Anne Zakaras

Anne Zakaras

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“Anne's integrative, client-centered, relational approach is rooted in evidence-based psychotherapeutic practices combined with art therapy techniques...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ethel Gugenheim

Ethel Gugenheim

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has been working in the mental health field 6+years. I have experience working with adolescents and adults of all ages, navigating trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship difficulties, and complex life transitions. My background includes clinical, school-based, and higher-level care settings, which allows me to understand how emotional challenges show up across different environments and stages of life.

I specialize in trauma-informed care and work with clients who feel stuck in painful patterns, overwhelmed by emotions, or disconnected from themselves or others. My training includes CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), and I have completed specialized training working with betrayal Trauma and sex addiction through IITAP. I am especially experienced in supporting clients who have complex cases and/ or deep rooted negative beliefs helping them to build stability, insight, and resilience in a way that feels sustainable and empowering.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carla Pate-Dohrman

Carla Pate-Dohrman

Therapist

Virtual • St. Charles, IL


“I enjoy working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, relationship issues, emotion expression, and other life challenges.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Catherine Guerrero

Catherine Guerrero

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I have 16 years of clinical experience, working with Children, adolescents, and adults. I provide individual, family, pre/post natal and couples counseling. I take a warm and inviting approach to ensure you feel comfortable as a client. I specialize in anxiety, depression, school concerns, family/ home concerns, friendship issues, ADHD, grief, narcissistic abuse, and autism. I also have 20 years of experience as a school social worker.

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

Lisa Amodeo

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Lisa Amodeo 30 years of experience and is dual Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Christine Young

Christine Young

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My decision to become a therapist was rooted in my desire to create a safe space for Black and Brown clients wanting to share their therapeutic experience with someone who looked liked them.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Meredith Parker

Meredith Parker

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe you have the answers and there is nothing wrong with you. Sometimes we just need to feel seen and heard...”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Misty Spencer

Misty Spencer

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I utilize primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy. My approach is supportive, strengths-based, and goal-oriented.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ellie Schwartzman

Ellie Schwartzman

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based approaches, always tailored to your unique goals and circumstances.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Renee Rodgers

Renee Rodgers

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“I think clients will develop their own voice, intrapersonally and with others; establish a place to emote; discover solutions to problems.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Danielle Oehme

Danielle Oehme

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My therapeutic approach is collaborative and supportive... I strive to assist you in learning effective tools to achieve your goals, as well as find meaningful change, self-understanding, and acceptance.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Lisa Rattiner Padilla

Lisa Rattiner Padilla

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I aim for my clients to leave their session feeling empowered & confident while recognizing their own strengths.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Infertility
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Katrina Eubanks

Katrina Eubanks

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Clients can expect to leave sessions with me feeling empowered, goal-oriented, and equipped with practical strategies to navigate their challenges.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Karla Crespo

Karla Crespo

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in helping clients better understand their relationship with money and how it connects to their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alice Badger

Alice Badger

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mount Vernon, IL


“I believe the most important role she is to listen, guide, and help clients create and achieve their own goals.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sandi Langham

Sandi Langham

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“I like to provide a warm and affirming space for clients to share their stress and pain using combination of a mindful approach along with interactive discussion and some humor.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Infertility
Affirming, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Shelley Hill

Shelley Hill

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I enjoy creating a calming, grounded, and dynamic environment where individuals can feel the emotional space, creativity, guidance to create healthy changes.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Susan Mathew

Dr. Susan Mathew

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“Therapy can have an incredible power to shape how you see the world. You'd have someone who's on your side, guiding you through your thoughts and feelings.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Sarah Wickenhauser

Sarah Wickenhauser

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“Patients often tell me they feel genuinely heard in our sessions. They describe me as a strong listener, informative, nonjudgmental...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sara Lytle

Sara Lytle

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to help my clients find meaning and hope amidst suffering; experience greater awareness and psychological flexibility; and live in alignment with their deepest values.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daniaja Davis- Chambers

Daniaja Davis- Chambers

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am passionate about providing high quality therapeutic care to those who have experienced chronic, complex trauma and are now wanting to break the cycle and heal.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Zainab Taiwo

Dr. Zainab Taiwo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


I'm a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with over 10+ of experience in the mental health field, and 3 years as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I founded Isimi Health & Wellness to provide thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care rooted in compassion, cultural humility, and a deep respect for the mind-body connection. My clinical background spans across PHP/IOP settings, Outpatient psychiatry, TMS, and telepsychiatry. I’ve worked with diverse populations experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions. Whether you're seeking support for mood instability, clarity around your medication options, or a space to reset and realign, I’m honored to walk alongside you on your wellness journey.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nicole Paryz

Nicole Paryz

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe in a collaborative approach to work through your thoughts and feelings and their impact on your behavior, mood, self-esteem and interpersonal relationships.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katy Bombard

Katy Bombard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Palos Heights, IL


“I work to create a warm and safe environment where individuals can be free to share without judgement.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

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