I'm Kristen Simons
I’m a licensed therapist and yoga teacher here in Evanston, Illinois, and I’m excited to support you through all of life’s transitions. Whether you’re facing anxiety, navigating a career change, tackling relationship hurdles, or embracing the journey of parenthood, I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can explore and heal.
I have a particular passion for women’s and perinatal health, as I understand the unique joys and challenges that come with these experiences. I believe that each person's journey is unique, and that’s why I see therapy as a true partnership. Together, we’ll tailor our sessions to fit your individual needs and goals.
Through open conversation and the development of realistic coping strategies, I’m here to help you dig deeper into the roots of your challenges. Let’s work together to find greater balance, resilience, and ultimately, the life you envision. I look forward to connecting with you!
Welcome
By the end of the day, you feel physically and emotionally drained.
Your mind is constantly cycling through a never-ending to-do list, and it feels like everything falls on your shoulders.
You’re holding yourself to impossibly high expectations—as a parent, employee, friend, partner—yet never quite feeling like you're doing enough.
Headaches, restless nights, poor posture, and muscle tension have become part of your daily life.
Guilt sneaks in often, and you find yourself thinking in shoulds more than you’d like.
Does This
Sound Familiar?
Here’s what you can expect:
let's get started
Reconnect with Your Values: Discover what truly matters to you.
Understand Your Emotions: Learn to recognize your feelings and how they affect your body, the way you move, your relationships, and how you carry and cope with stress.
Develop Coping Skills: Build lasting tools and supports to help you navigate life’s challenges.
Take Meaningful Action: Get encouragement to take practical steps that will help you move beyond your stuck points.
If you found yourself nodding along or even whispering yes to any of these, I want you to know—you’re not alone. And I’m so glad you’re here. Taking the step to seek support is an act of courage and self-care.
I know how hard it can be to ask for help. The truth is, we aren’t meant to do this alone. It takes a village to support our well-being, and I’d love to be part of yours. With a blend of therapy, mindfulness, and movement, we’ll create realistic, personalized goals while addressing the roadblocks that have been holding you back.
ways to work together
Counseling For Anxiety
Perinatal Counseling
Therapeutic Yoga & Classes
Anxiety is a common experience, but it doesn’t have to dominate your life.
For moms and moms-to-be, embarking on the exciting yet demanding journey of parenthood.
No more worries about crowded yoga studios! Embrace a personalized yoga session where the focus is solely on YOU!
I'M READY WHEN YOU ARE
"After our first session, I felt so great I knew it would be worth it for me to commit to this on a regular basis. I felt really relaxed and the movement was much needed for my body."
-private yoga student
Taking yoga with Kristen is like taking yoga with a friend.
-Emma, group class student
Can’t say enough good things about Kristen! Her yoga classes provided me with the exact support I needed both prenatal and postpartum. She’s amazing!
–Julia, Postpartum Support Group
"Kristen was my consistent, knowledgeable and resourceful guide through a very difficult period of my life. Her compassionate and thoughtful approach enabled me to openly voice my challenges and allowed me to take an active role in my therapy. Kristen not only provided me with attentive talk therapy, she also researched and recommended additional resources from books, support groups and holistic healers that profoundly impacted self awareness and allowed me to actively participate in the healing journey. I continue to use the tools I acquired through Kristen's tutelage and have embraced a calmer and peaceful state of being as a result of my therapeutic work. I highly recommend Kristen as an outstanding and valuable therapist!”
-J.P.L
"Over the course of just a couple years, Kristen has helped change my life. I definitely feel differences in how I deal with my anxiety, my parenting, my work and just being more present in life in general. She consistently strikes that ideal balance of listening actively and then offering useful and often wise counsel from her varied toolkit of skills, all with a sense of humor and even fun! I feel really lucky to have found her.”
