Counseling for Women, Mothers, and Individuals Navigating Perinatal & Reproductive Mental Health Challenges

Welcome to Mae, where emotional well-being, healing, and meaningful connection are at the heart of care.

Life can be deeply meaningful and incredibly overwhelming at the same time. Many people find themselves carrying so much — caring for others, navigating relationships, managing work and family responsibilities, coping with anxiety or grief, and trying to hold onto a sense of self in the process. It’s easy to feel exhausted, disconnected, or unsure of where you fit in all the noise.

At Mae, you’ll find a space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, infertility, IVF, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, reproductive loss, grief, or major life transitions, Mae offers a place to feel heard and supported without judgment.

Mae Counseling Services provides inclusive, evidence-based care that honors each client’s unique identity. While much of our work centers women’s mental health and motherhood, we welcome clients of all gender identities, sexual orientations, races, and family structures.

Together, we’ll focus on helping you find balance, clarity, resilience, and compassion for yourself — because you deserve specialized, thoughtful care that supports both your emotional well-being and overall functioning.

Emma Stinson, MA
LCPC (IL) | LPC (MI) | NCC | PMH-C

Helping you find healing, confidence, and calm again.

I offer therapy across all phases of life. My goal is to provide compassionate, personalized support that evolves as you do. My areas of speciality include: perinatal mental health, anxiety, and trauma. However, I also help individuals navigate through a wide range of mental health concerns. Please reach out to learn more.

FAQs

  • Yes, I am in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and United Health Care (Optum) in Illinois and Michigan.

    I also offer cash rates.

  • Virtual therapy is available to clients in Michigan

    Virtual and in person sessions are available to clients in Illinois.

    Your comfort is a priority, so we will adapt the session to what supports you best.

  • My physical office is located at 2615 Three Oaks Road, Cary, IL 60013.

  • Women’s Mental Health

    Anxiety

    Depression

    Trauma

    Preconception, Prenatal, & Postpartum Mental Health

    Infertility & Loss

    IVF Journeys

    Parenting

    Relationships

  • Session length and frequency is determined based on your needs. Our first session will be a diagnostic evaluation where this will be discussed and we will collaboratively develop a treatment plan suited to your needs.

    A typical session runs 53 minutes to 1 hour.

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Interested in working together?

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If this is a mental health emergency or you feel at risk of harming yourself or someone else, please seek immediate help. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. You can also contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, this is available 24/7 for free. This contact form is not suited for emergencies. Your safety is top priority.

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