Online Therapy in Illinois
So, you want to start therapy, but maybe that’s more difficult than it seems. Perhaps you live in Chicago or East St. Louis and you can’t afford to waste time in traffic to get to an appointment.
Or, maybe you reside in charming Pontiac, but with fewer mental health resources, you don’t have as many choices when it comes to mental health services. Or, maybe you’re simply more comfortable going to online therapy from the solace of your home.
Is online therapy for women in Illinois what you’re looking for?
You want top-quality counseling services catering to your needs, but you also want therapy that works with your lifestyle. I understand. Online mental health services with Well Woman Psychology could be exactly what you need. I am a caring, nonjudgemental, and understanding therapist who specializes in various areas such as body image, sex therapy, and trauma. Using secure online videoconferencing, I provide effective online therapy for women without the hassle of traveling to an office.
How can you benefit from online therapy for women?
Attending therapy online saves time. You won’t have to worry about commuting to therapy on I-90 during rush hour. Instead, you can open up my secure platform on your computer, tablet, or smartphone and attend your session from the comfort of wherever you are.
Here are some of the other benefits of attending therapy online:
Convenience. In addition to increasing your comfort by being able to choose where you’d like to attend your virtual counseling session, online therapy is convenient. It allows you to keep a more flexible schedule as there are no waiting periods in an office or commutes involved.
Access. Since you don’t need to commute, you are able to meet with a skilled online therapist anywhere in your state. You may live in Sesser, but I can provide you with therapy from my home office elsewhere. If you’re on the lookout for a therapist with specific expertise, online therapy can also help you find them more easily.
Effectiveness. Online therapy for women is just as effective as in-person therapy. The same amount of effort and energy is needed, but it can absolutely WORK. You and I will still be able to create a therapeutic bond that consists of mutual trust and understanding.
Virtua Therapy for Body Image and Health at Every Size® in Illinois
We only get one body and one life, so it’s important to be as good to our bodies as we can, to treat them with the same consideration we’d show a friend, and to not allow shame and fear to interfere with living our best lives. Counseling can help you learn to create a peaceful relationship with your body, but it is often a long journey full of learning and unlearning.
I use the Health at Every Size® approach to work with my clients of all shapes and sizes, which helps them to move forward toward a more peaceful relationship with their bodies. I combine HAES® with the lenses of trauma-informed care, fat liberation, Body Trust®, intuitive eating, and a non-diet approach, which offers you weight-neutral and weight-inclusive care.
Meet With An Online Sex Therapist
Although it can often be difficult to talk about issues related to sex, intimacy and sex therapy is well positioned to help those who are struggling. Wrestling with your sexuality is common. Most of the time, sexual problems are manifestations of other issues, which then show up in the bedroom. Women in particular are often under incredible pressure to be ‘sexually desirable,’ while actual female desire and sexuality is criticized or even considered an afterthought. As an online sex therapist in Illinois, I apply effective and compassionate strategies to all your sexual concerns. (This will never include touch and will always align with your personal values.) Everyone is deserving of pleasurable, affirming, and intimate sexual experiences.
Virtual Trauma and PTSD Treatment in Illinois
Trauma can derive from any situation that is emotionally or physically threatening, and it is considered a serious public health issue. Additionally, trauma can develop from witnessing something terrible firsthand, which happens with many first responders, parents who care for a child in the NICU, or children who see violence in the home. Trauma disproportionately affects women, too. Working with my clients will empower them to realize the impact of their interpersonal trauma, which is all too common. In trauma therapy and PTSD treatment, we will figure out which strategies are the best to suit your specific and unique needs together. Facing your trauma always takes a lot of courage, but in doing so, healing is possible.
Online EMDR in Illinois
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an extensively researched and proven, effective treatment for both trauma and PTSD. It is also helpful for a wide range of other problems and issues. Online EMDR stimulates the brain in such a way that your memories of trauma can be finally, entirely processed. It is especially helpful for the times you know something is true but it doesn’t feel true and you are incredibly frustrated. EMDR can also be quite useful for those who have a hard time getting out of their own way mentally. It is different from other therapies used for trauma because it doesn’t require you to sit and talk about your trauma in detail.
Virtual Individual Relationship Therapy in Illinois
We all come to our relationships with unique modeling and experiences. Our pasts can sometimes make trusting others and being vulnerable very difficult. Often, we may feel like standing up for ourselves, setting boundaries, or sharing our feelings is paralyzing. Whether you are looking to set stronger boundaries, handle conflict better, be more authentic and honest in your relationships, or something else, individual relationship therapy can be beneficial. I assist my clients with improving their ability to effectively manage relationships in a way that feels healthy and satisfying, where everyone involved feels appreciated, respected, and supported. This includes your romantic and work relationships as well as your relationships with your family and friends.
Online Therapy for Infertility & Assisted Reproductive Technology in Illinois
There are many different causes of infertility, but the truth is, sometimes a specific reason cannot be found.
The good news is science is able to help many aspiring parents create their families with Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). ART includes things like freezing eggs, in vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI), using donor eggs and/or sperm, and surrogacy.
However, it is still a demanding and emotional process. Online therapy for women with infertility provides aid to those experiencing infertility and helps them prepare for ART. Increased anxiety, depression, and overwhelm are all associated with infertility, and infertility counseling aims to evaluate and determine client-specific plans tailored to their individual challenges.
Pregnancy & Postpartum Depression Online Therapy in Illinois
Pregnancy is such a beautiful, special time, but it can also be a difficult one. It is a rollercoaster ride and a condition that includes elevated risks for women and their mental health. During pregnancy, your hormones run wild, your body changes every day, and your emotions are often especially charged. 15-20% of new mothers will experience postpartum mental health issues that include things like anxiety, depression, and/or PTSD. Many moms often feel shame about their difficulties and may blame themselves, even going so far as to think they should not be a parent. You deserve the most compassionate and nonjudgemental support from a therapist who is familiar with the challenges of pregnancy and being a new mom.
Online Therapy for Pregnancy Loss in Illinois
Losing a baby during pregnancy is one of the most difficult experiences a woman can have, whether it happens a few weeks into gestation or if it happens during birth due to a complication. It is always traumatic and agonizing. Despite 1 in 8 pregnancies ending in loss, most women rarely talk about it openly. Instead, many women choose to hide their pain and simply try to power through it. In online therapy for women, I can help you grieve in a healthier way, moving at your own pace, and find meaning in this senseless loss. I will assist you in learning how to discuss this loss with your partner or support person, and I’ll always provide you with a safe space to talk about your most vulnerable, tender feelings. I will give you the support you need in therapy for pregnancy loss so you can heal and begin to progress forward.
Does Online Therapy for Women Really Work?
Yes! Online therapy for women actually works. Research shows that online therapy is just as effective as in-person therapy, but since it is also more accessible and convenient, it allows clients to participate in counseling where they feel the most comfortable.
As a therapist, I typically learn a lot about my clients’ emotional states by watching the facial expressions they make. With online therapy, I can do this just as easily as I can in person.
Begin Online Therapy for Women in Illinois with Well Woman Psychology
Well Woman Psychology offers women specialized online therapy for women from anywhere in Illinois. Whether you are in Chicago, Rockford, Peoria, Springfield, East St. Louis, or somewhere in the middle, as your online therapist, I will support you. If you are ready to begin feeling better, just follow these 3 steps.
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My online therapy services for women are also available in California, New York, and Washington.