Therapy for Women in Illinois
Compassionate Support for Anxiety, Motherhood, Relationships, and Overwhelm
Holding It All Together
You spend so much time taking care of everyone else that there is rarely space left for you. The responsibilities keep coming. The mental checklist never really ends. From the outside, it may look as though you’re managing it all. Inside, it feels a lot heavier.
Therapy gives you a place to exhale. A place to sort through what’s weighing on you and get support from someone who understands the demands many women carry every day.
A Little More Room to Breathe
When you’re no longer spending all your energy just getting through the day, new possibilities begin to emerge.
Clearer Boundaries
Feeling More Present
Trusting Yourself
Reconnecting With Joy
Support For The Season You're In
Every woman’s story is different. Together, we’ll create space to better understand what you’re facing and how you’d like to move forward.
Motherhood, Pregnancy, & Postpartum
Becoming a mom changes more than your daily routine. It can change your relationships, your sense of identity, your confidence, and the way you experience yourself in the world. Even when motherhood is deeply wanted and loved, it can also feel isolating, overwhelming, and much different from what you expected.
 We support women through pregnancy, the postpartum period, and the many emotional adjustments that come with caring for a growing family while still trying to care for themselves.
Infertility, Pregnancy Loss, & Grief
There are some experiences that feel impossible to explain to people who haven’t lived them. The uncertainty of trying to conceive. The grief that follows a miscarriage. The loneliness of carrying a loss that the rest of the world may never fully see. Many women find themselves moving between hope, heartbreak, anger, and guilt while still trying to keep up with the demands of everyday life.
You don’t have to make sense of it all on your own. This is a space where every part of your experience is welcome, even the parts that feel difficult to put into words.
Anxiety, Stress, & The Mental Load
You are the person everyone depends on. You keep track of the schedules, remember what needs to get done, and often find yourself thinking three steps ahead. Over time, that constant responsibility can become exhausting. Anxiety doesn’t always look like panic. Sometimes it looks like overthinking, difficulty relaxing, trouble sleeping, or feeling as though your mind never truly gets a break.Â
Together, we’ll explore what’s contributing to that weight and find ways to help you feel more grounded, supported, and connected to yourself.
Relationships & Boundaries
Relationships can be some of the most meaningful parts of our lives, but they can also be a source of stress, frustration, and self-doubt. You may find yourself carrying more than your share of the emotional labor, struggling to communicate your needs, or feeling stuck in the same patterns again and again.
Through therapy, we will see what is and isn’t working in your relationships so that you can make choices that feel more aligned with your values, needs, and goals.
Perimenopause & Menopause
Many women are surprised by how much this stage of life can affect their emotional well-being. Changes in mood, sleep, energy, concentration, and stress tolerance can leave you feeling unlike yourself.Â
Having a place to talk openly about these changes can make it easier to understand what’s happening, care for yourself with more compassion, and move through this season with greater confidence.
Trauma & EMDR
Sometimes the experiences that continue to affect us are not the ones anyone else can see. You may find yourself reacting more strongly than you’d like, feeling stuck in old patterns, or carrying memories that still feel painfully close. Trauma can shape the way you see yourself, relate to others, and move through the world long after the event itself has passed.Â
EMDR and trauma-informed therapy can help you process these experiences, make sense of what you’ve been carrying, and create space for healing at your own pace.
Neurodivergence
For many women, the signs of neurodivergence aren’t recognized until adulthood. You may have spent years masking, pushing through sensory overload, or wondering why the strategies that once helped you manage stress no longer seem to work. For some, these challenges become more noticeable during motherhood or other major life changes.
Whether you’re exploring a recent diagnosis or simply beginning to make sense of your experiences, therapy can help you better understand how your brain works, develop practical strategies that fit your life, and move forward with greater self-compassion.
About Gray Therapy Group
Gray Therapy Group was founded by Marissa Gray, LCSW, PMH-C, to provide specialized mental health support for women across Illinois. What began as a solo practice has grown into a team of therapists who share a commitment to helping women navigate anxiety, motherhood, relationships, trauma, and life’s many transitions.
Our therapists bring diverse backgrounds and advanced training in areas including perinatal mental health, EMDR, mindfulness-based approaches, and women’s mental health. Together, we offer thoughtful, evidence-informed care tailored to each woman’s unique experiences, goals, and challenges.
We believe therapy should feel like a genuine conversation rather than a clinical experience. Our approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in respect for your lived experience. We are here to help you better understand yourself, navigate difficult seasons, and create meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer virtual therapy?
Yes. All sessions are conducted online, allowing women throughout Illinois to access therapy from the comfort and privacy of their own space.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes. We are currently in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, United Healthcare PPO, and Aetna.
If you have questions about your coverage or out-of-network benefits, please reach out. We’re happy to help you understand your options.
How do I schedule my first appointment?
Start by booking a free consultation. We will respond within two business days to learn more about what you are looking for and go from there.
How do I know which therapist is right for me?
During your free consultations, we’ll learn more about what brings you to therapy and help connect you with the therapist whose experience and approach are the best fit.
How often will we meet?
Most clients meet weekly. We can adjust the frequency based upon your needs and goals.
Do you work with postpartum or pregnant women?
Yes. We specialize in working with women during the perinatal period, including pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.Â
Do you work with women who are not mothers?
Absolutely. While we specialize in maternal mental health, we also work with women navigating anxiety, stress, identity changes, relationship challenges, and burnout.
Let's Start With a Conversation
You don’t need to have all the answers before reaching out. A free consultation gives you the chance to connect with our team, share a little about what’s bringing you here, and decide whether therapy feels like the right next step.