Women's Mental Health Therapy in Chicago
Because Women's Mental Health Deserves Specialized Care
For generations, women's mental health has been minimized, misunderstood, and overlooked. At KMH Counseling, we're changing that narrative—one session at a time.
Why Women Need Specialized Mental Health Support
The statistics tell a story:
- • Women are twice as likely to experience anxiety and depression
- • 1 in 8 women struggle with mental health conditions
- • Women face unique stressors across every life stage
- • Yet most therapy approaches were developed by and for men
You're juggling impossible expectations—excelling at work while managing home life, supporting everyone else while neglecting yourself, navigating sexism that "shouldn't still exist in 2025."
Your mental health challenges aren't "just hormones" or "overthinking." They're real, valid, and deserve specialized attention.
Comprehensive Women's Mental Health Services
Depression & Mood Disorders
When "pushing through" isn't working anymore. We help women understand and treat depression that often looks different than textbook definitions.
Learn More →Anxiety & Stress
From generalized anxiety to panic attacks, from perfectionism to people-pleasing. We address the unique ways anxiety manifests in women's lives.
Learn More →Trauma & PTSD
Including sexual trauma, medical trauma, and complex PTSD. We provide safe, specialized trauma therapy that honors women's experiences.
Learn More →Life Transitions
Career changes, relationship shifts, identity exploration. Navigate major life changes with support that understands the complexity of women's choices.
Learn More →Relationship Challenges
From family dynamics to romantic partnerships. Explore patterns, set boundaries, and build healthier relationships.
Learn More →Body Image & Disordered Eating
Healing your relationship with food and body in a culture that profits from your insecurity.
Learn More →You're Not Alone in These Struggles
- •Imposter syndrome and chronic self-doubt
- •Perfectionism and fear of failure
- •People-pleasing and difficulty saying no
- •Work-life balance (or lack thereof)
- •Mom guilt and parenting pressures
- •Relationship anxiety and attachment issues
- •Career burnout and professional identity
- •Family trauma and generational patterns
- •Sexual health and intimacy concerns
- •Hormonal mood changes throughout life stages
Therapy Designed for Women, By Women
Feminist-Informed Therapy
We consider societal context, gender roles, and systemic issues affecting your mental health—because your struggles don't exist in a vacuum.
Culturally Responsive Care
Honoring how race, culture, sexuality, and identity intersect with gender to shape your unique experience.
Evidence-Based Techniques
- • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- • EMDR for trauma processing
- • Mindfulness and somatic approaches
- • Psychodynamic exploration
Collaborative Treatment
You're the expert on your life. We provide expertise, tools, and support while you lead the direction.
Why Specialized Women's Therapy Matters
We Understand Without Explanation
- The mental load you carry
- The pressure to "have it all together"
- The exhaustion of fighting for respect
- The complexity of modern womanhood
We Validate Your Experience
- Your feelings aren't "too much"
- Your struggles aren't "just PMS"
- Your trauma is real
- Your needs matter
We Provide Targeted Solutions
- Strategies that work for women's lives
- Understanding of hormonal influences
- Awareness of societal pressures
- Tools for systemic challenges
Quality Care That's Accessible
Accepted Insurance
- • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- • Aetna
- • Cigna
- • Out-of-network benefits available
Investment in Your Health
- • Intake session: $250
- • Individual therapy: $185
- • HSA/FSA accepted
Flexible Options
- • Evening appointments available
- • In-person in Bucktown
- • Virtual throughout Illinois
You Deserve Support That Understands
Stop trying to fit your experiences into therapy that wasn't designed for you. Work with specialists who understand women's mental health inside and out.
Schedule Your Free 15-Minute ConsultationServing Chicago from our Bucktown location, including Wicker Park, Lincoln Park, Logan Square, and surrounding neighborhoods. Virtual therapy available throughout Illinois.