Serving individuals in- person & virtually in Chicago, Illinois and virtually in Michigan and Florida
Therapy to Support Maternal Mental Health, Motherhood, and Parenting
You spend so much time caring for everyone else. Therapy offers a space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and find support through the challenges of motherhood, parenting, infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum life.
Looking for therapy for maternal mental health challenges in Chicago, Illinois that feels direct, compassionate, and practical rather than clinical or overwhelming?
At Rickie Kostiner Therapy, we offer Individual Psychotherapy for Mothers navigating burnout, chronic stress, infertility, and postpartum anxiety & depression. Our therapists provide therapy for clients located in Chicago, Illinois, and Michigan, meeting you where you are and moving at a pace that feels safe and sustainable.
Who This Is For
This service may be a good fit if you are:
A Mother or Parent
Struggling with emotional overwhelm, parenting, anxiety or depression
Feeling overwhelmed, over burdened, and like every decision is up to them
Looking for therapy that feels human, relational, non-judgmental, and practical!
Common Reasons People Seek Support for Maternal Mental Health
Clients often seek therapy when they’re experiencing:
Nervous system and emotional dysregulation
Feeling lonely, distracted, and disconnected
overthinking, emotional exhaustion, burnout, like the weight of the world is on their shoulders
Ttc, pregnancy, new mom, seasoned mom but moving into different developmental stages.
Struggling to be the mom/parent you want to be in a society that does not value mothers as highly as they should
What Maternal Mental Health Therapy Looks Like at Rickie Kostiner Therapy
Therapy here isn’t about fixing you — it’s about creating space to process emotions, talk through life stressors, problem solve parenting struggles, and do introspective work so you can show up better for your children and ultimately, yourself.
Our sessions are:
collaborative, grounded, practical, and sometimes silly
Focused on gaining compassion, acceptance, and peace
Designed to offer practical tools, reflection, and helpful education you can use in everyday life
Whether you’re new to therapy or returning after a break, we’ll meet you where you are.
Our Therapeutic Approach
Our therapists use evidence-informed approaches tailored to your needs, including:
Mindfulness Based Somatic Psychotherapy
Trauma-Informed Cognitive Therapies including CBT, ACT, and Narrative Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Informed (parts work)
trauma-informed, culturally responsive, relational, attachment-focused
These approaches support emotional regulation, insight, connection, confidence, and nervous system healing & regulation while honoring your lived experience.
Serving Clients in Chicago, Illinois & Surrounding Areas
We provide therapy to clients in Chicago, its suburbs and virtually throughout the states of Illinois and Michigan.
Insurance, Rates & Practical Details
Session type: Individual
Rates: $175/ session (select sliding scale applications available)
Insurance accepted: BCBS PPO & Choice, Aetna, United Health Care - I offer documentation so you can submit if your are out-of-network
State licensure: Illinois, Michigan, (soon to be, Florida)
We’re happy to walk you through the process and answer any questions before your first session.
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You don’t have to navigate motherhood alone.
If you’re considering maternal mental health therapy in Illinois or Michigan, we invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if this feels like the right fit.