THERAPY FOR THE
MODERN WOMAN
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy for Women in Illinois
Overwhelmed attorney moms |
Women experiencing disconnection and communication issues in relationships |
Women navigating infertility grief and depression |
Women coping with surrogacy grief and loss |
Women having intrusive thoughts about their baby postpartum |
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For the Woman Who Has It Seemingly All Together,
but Feels Less Than on the Inside
Many of the women who
come to therapy with me are thoughtful, capable, and deeply attuned to others.
They’ve often learned—early on—to be the steady one. To manage more than their share. To stay aware of what others might need, sometimes without even realizing they’re doing it. Over time, these
ways of relating can become exhausting—showing up as anxiety, relationship conflict,
or a sense of disconnection from yourself.
These patterns can become especially pronounced during emotionally complex periods of life—including the path to motherhood, where experiences such as infertility, pregnancy loss, or third-party reproduction (surrogacy, egg and embryo donation) can intensify feelings that are already difficult to hold.
What once made sense in a particular context may no longer serve you in the same way.
There is often a deeper story beneath these experiences—one that deserves time, space,
and careful attention.
A MOVE TOWARDS MORE MEANINGFUL WORK
MEET YOUR THERAPIST
MEET YOUR THERAPIST
Hi, I’m Joanna.
After more than a decade as an attorney, I began to notice that legal work, while intellectually challenging, often left me feeling unfulfilled and yearning for more heartfelt work.
Through my own personal experiences, I came to understand the transformative power of psychotherapy—particularly within a space that made room for complexity, vulnerability, self-understanding, and meaningful change.
Today, I feel privileged to be entrusted with deeply personal stories from women who are working through some of life's most difficult experiences. I seek to support women through these moments, whether in their careers, relationships, or along the uncertain paths to motherhood.
My hope is to offer a thoughtful, steady space where women can feel more understood, more connected to themselves, and less alone in what they are carrying.
SPECIALITIES
Therapy for women who appear high-functioning on the outside while quietly carrying anxiety, relationship pain, grief, or the emotional complexities of becoming a mother.
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I help women who feel stuck in unhealthy relationships, struggle to set boundaries, and experience anxiety, overthinking, or self-doubt reconnect with their voice and create healthier relationships.
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I help women make sense of grief, navigate emotional intensity, and feel more like themselves, even when life feels on hold and full of uncertainty.
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I help women navigating gestational surrogacy, egg donation, or embryo donation make sense of the complex and often unexpected emotions that can arise to allow for less overwhelm and a more manageable experience.
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I help women with perinatal and postpartum anxiety and OCD gently understand what feels overwhelming to feel less alone and safer in their own minds.
Therapy is not about becoming someone completely different.
It is about becoming more fully yourself.
Less Reinvention.
More Uncovering.
YOUR NEXT STEP
If you are ready to invest in understanding yourself more deeply, reach out to Joanna today to schedule an initial consultation session.