Online Anxiety Therapy for Women in Chicago & Illinois

Finally breathe easier—without carrying it all alone.

You’re Tired of Holding It All Together

You wake up already tired. Your mind is racing before your feet hit the floor. You push through work, family, and responsibilities on autopilot. People say, “You’re so strong,” but inside, you’re running on fumes.

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 hold it all without ever dropping the ball. It’s exhausting.

But here’s the truth: you don’t have to carry this alone. With therapy, life can feel lighter—and you can finally have space to breathe.

What Therapy Can Help You Do

Quiet your racing mind so you can finally rest and sleep better
Feel calmer in your body instead of stuck in constant overdrive
Set boundaries with confidence—without guilt or fear of letting people down
Heal the deeper roots of your anxiety so it doesn’t keep repeating
Trust yourself again and feel more grounded in who you are

Insurance accepted: BCBS PPO and Aetna

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

You’ve carried so much for so long. You don’t have to hold it alone anymore.

Woman sitting on the couch with a laptop on the coffee table during virtual therapy for women with anxiety in Illinois. Anxiety therapist Chicago. 60462. 60607. 60463.

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

  • 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.

  • Fabiola Felix, MSW

    A bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist who helps women move through anxiety, grief, and depression while reconnecting with their strength and resilience.

  • Therin Slayton, PsyD

    A genderqueer, neurodivergent therapist who supports women and LGBTQIA+ clients dealing with anxiety, identity struggles, and self-confidence.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Not Sure If You’re Ready?

Download our free guide: “How to Know If Therapy is the Next Step.”

Totally free. No pressure. Just gentle support when 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.