Online Anxiety Therapy for Women in Chicago & Illinois
Feel calmer, more confident, and supported—without leaving home.
You’re Tired of Holding It All Together
On the outside, you look fine. On the inside, your mind won’t stop. You overthink, second-guess, and lie awake at night wondering why you can’t “just be okay.”
Anxiety touches everything—your work, your relationships, even how you talk to yourself. And like so many women, you’ve carried the pressure to handle it all without ever dropping the ball. It’s exhausting.
You don’t have to do this alone. With therapy, life can feel lighter.
What Therapy Can Help You Do
✔ Quiet your racing mind and sleep better
✔ Feel calmer and more present in daily life
✔ Set boundaries without guilt or fear
✔ Heal the root causes of your anxiety
✔ Build confidence you can trust
You’ve carried so much for so long. You don’t have to hold it alone anymore.
Why Women Choose Mindful Healing Counseling
At Mindful Healing Counseling, we specialize in online anxiety therapy for women across Chicago and Illinois.
We understand the pressure, the perfectionism, and the people-pleasing that fuel anxiety. Our therapists create a space that is warm, affirming, and judgment-free.
Our approach blends:
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) – shift unhelpful thoughts
Mindfulness & grounding – calm your body in the moment
Coping skills – handle stress without spiraling
Relational & trauma-informed care – heal deeper patterns
Culturally affirming therapy – support for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and women at every stage of life
Insurance accepted: BCBS PPO and Aetna
What to Expect
Licensed, experienced therapists
Flexible daytime & evening sessions
HIPAA-secure online platform
No commute. No waiting rooms. Just real support—wherever you are in Illinois.
Meet Our Anxiety Therapists
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Summer Stewart, PsyD
A Black therapist who works with women navigating anxiety, trauma, body image, and the pressure to “do it all.” She brings a supportive, empowering space for healing.
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Fabiola Felix, MSW
A bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist who helps women move through anxiety, grief, and depression while reconnecting with their strength and resilience.
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Therin Slayton, PsyD
A genderqueer, neurodivergent therapist who supports women and LGBTQIA+ clients dealing with anxiety, identity struggles, and self-confidence.
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Samreen Ahmed, LSW
Specializes in supporting first-generation and BIPOC women navigating anxiety, identity, and life transitions—with therapy that feels culturally affirming and deeply compassionate.
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Aretha Steele, PsyD
Founder of Mindful Healing Counseling. Warm, down-to-earth, and focused on helping women untangle anxiety, overthinking, and people-pleasing so they can feel like themselves again.
Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again?
You’ve carried so much for so long. You don’t have to anymore.
Fill out the form below to get started—we’ll reach out to help you schedule your first session.
Download our free guide: “How to Know If Therapy is the Next Step.”
Totally free. No pressure. Just gentle support when you’re ready.
Not Sure If You’re Ready?
Online Therapy Across Chicago & Illinois
We proudly serve women virtually in:
Chicago | Orland Park | Oak Lawn | Evanston | Schaumburg | Joliet | Urbana-Champaign | Tinley Park | Hinsdale … and more.
Wherever you are—you deserve support that meets you where you are.
Take the First Step Today
You don’t have to keep pretending you’re fine. With the right support, you can feel calmer, grounded, and more like you again.