Welcome to Gray Therapy Group
Therapy for Women in Illinois Who Hold Everything Together, Until They Can’t
Therapy for Women When You Need It The Most
Gray Therapy Group offers compassionate, evidence-informed online therapy for women across Illinois. Led by Marissa Gray, LCSW, PMH-C, and joined by Silvia Skripkauskas, MS, RN, and Sarah Swims, MA, LPC, we specialize in anxiety, perinatal mental health, stress & burnout, PTSD, neurodivergence, and midlife transitions like perimenopause. All sessions are offered virtually across Illinois.
Meet Marissa Gray, LCSW, PMH-C
Are you the one everyone counts on? Do you remember the birthdays, juggle the calendar, soothe the tantrums, and reply to late-night emails, even when you’re running on empty?
From the outside, it looks like everything is fine, but inside, are you stretched thin? Feeling burned out? Wondering if this is really sustainable?
Then you’re in the right place.
I’m Marissa Gray, LCSW, PMH-C, a licensed therapist in Illinois who works exclusively with women. My clinical expertise is supporting moms, high-functioning professionals, caregivers, and therapists who are carrying too much and trying to do it all without dropping a ball.
Therapy doesn’t have to be one more thing on your to-do list.
My goal is that therapy is one hour a week where you can unpack all that’s going on and be with someone who gets it.
All sessions are offered virtually across Illinois.
Meet Silvia Skripkauskas, LPC, RN
Are you moving through a season of change and wondering when things will start to feel like you again?
Maybe your body feels different, your patience is thin, or your energy just isn’t what it used to be. You’re managing work, family, aging parents, and somehow still trying to show up for everyone else. But lately, it’s hard to find space for yourself.
You’re not imagining it. Midlife hormone transitions, shifting roles, and changing priorities can stir up questions about who you are and what you want next.
I’m Silvia Skripkauskas, MS, MPPA, BSN, RN, NCC, LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Nurse who helps women navigate stress, burnout, and perimenopause with compassion and clarity. My approach combines emotional and medical understanding, so you can make sense of what’s happening in your body and mind, and start to feel grounded again.
Therapy is about finding balance, perspective, and the confidence to move through this next chapter with strength and self-respect.
All sessions are offered virtually throughout Illinois.
Meet Sarah E. Swims, MA, LPC
Do you feel like you’re doing everything right… and still feel like you’re drowning?
You’re showing up, getting things done, taking care of what needs to be handled, but underneath it, something feels off. You might feel overwhelmed, overburdened, or disconnected from who you are. That’s usually where people come to me.
I’m Sarah Swims, MA, LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with women navigating trauma, anxiety, addiction, and the kinds of stress that build over time. I’m also trained in EMDR, a therapy approach that helps process experiences that may still feel stuck or unresolved.
In therapy, we’re not trying to make you perfect. We’re coming together to be human, to understand what’s going on, and to figure out how to move forward in a way that actually feels right for you.
This is a space where you can bring all of it. Not just what looks good on the surface, but the parts that feel heavy, confusing, or hard to talk about and start making sense of it.
All sessions are offered virtually throughout Illinois.
Our Mission & Values
Gray Therapy Group Mission
To create a compassionate, honest, and grounded space where women feel seen, supported, and free to name what’s hard without judgment.
Our work centers on helping you reconnect with yourself, navigate life’s complexity, and carry less alone.
Our Core Values
Authenticity
We show up as a real person, not a blank slate. Therapy is most effective when it's human-to-human.
Empathy
Your story matters. We listen with care and curiosity, never assumptions.
Trust
We build relationships based on authenticity, where you feel emotionally supported and respected.
Respect
We honor your lived experience, your pace, and your values… this is your space to heal.
Explore Support For Women’s Mental Health In Illinois
Pregnancy, Postpartum & Identity Changes
Even when motherhood is wanted and joyful, it can also feel disorienting, exhausting, and lonely. You may be grieving who you used to be or overwhelmed by who you’re supposed to become.
Therapy is a place to express the pain and anxiety you’re feeling and gain the relief and understanding you’re seeking.
Infertility, Perinatal Grief & Loss
Trying to conceive, especially when it’s not going as planned, can feel isolating and invisible. The loneliness and isolation of miscarriage, still birth and infertility take a toll on your mental health in numerous ways.
Therapy can help you face the grief, shame, anger, and hope for the future with a trusted guide by your side.
Relationship Stress & Conflicts
Maybe you’re fighting about the same thing every week. Maybe you’re living parallel lives, or maybe you’ve fallen out of love and want to find a way out.
In therapy, we’ll explore how emotional labor, conflict patterns, and boundary fatigue are showing up so you can decide the best way forward for your life.
Stress & Anxiety
Because you’re the one people rely on, you carry an emotional load that’s both powerful and at times, all consuming. Anxiety and stress go hand-in-hand for many women and show up as racing thoughts, perfectionism, and a body that never seems to “settle down.”
In therapy, we’ll explore what stress looks like in your life and how to find relief that actually fits your lifestyle and values.
Perimenopause & Menopause Therapy in Illinois
Perimenopause and menopause can bring changes in mood, sleep, energy, and a general sense of “something’s different.” It’s a time when many women feel off balance and want to understand what’s happening in their bodies and minds.
At Gray Therapy Group, we offer therapy that helps you make sense of these changes, manage their impact, and feel more steady as you navigate this next chapter.
Perimenopause & Menopause Therapy in Illinois
Perimenopause and menopause can bring changes in mood, sleep, energy, and a general sense of “something’s different.” It’s a time when many women feel off balance and want to understand what’s happening in their bodies and minds.
At Gray Therapy Group, we offer therapy that helps you make sense of these changes, manage their impact, and feel more steady as you navigate this next chapter.
Therapy for Therapists
Therapists hold space for others all day long. It’s exhausting and it is a big load to carry when your life and emotions need attending to. We work with therapists and helping professionals who need space where they don’t have to explain themselves and can get the relief they’re seeking.
Workshops & Trainings
We offer research-based workshops for new moms, women’s wellness communities, and early childhood educators. Each workshop is designed to be adaptable, relational, and truly useful. Learn more about our programs and inquire about custom designed workshops to meet your needs.
How To Start Online Therapy
It’s okay if you’re unsure. You can begin with a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.
Wondering If Therapy Is Right For You?
You’re not alone. Many women aren’t sure how therapy fits into their life, or if they’re “struggling enough” to deserve it. We’ve put together a few answers to help you feel more grounded.
Let’s Take The First Step Together
You don’t need to have the perfect words. Just a willingness to begin.
You Don’t Have To Hold It All Alone. Reach Out Today.
