Online therapy for over-functioning, stressed moms in Chicago and across Illinois
You’re the one holding everything together — the schedules, the mental load, everyone’s emotions. Behind the scenes, you’re quietly burning out. I’m Jolene Altman, LCSW, and I offer secure telehealth therapy for moms in the Brookfield suburban area and across Illinois.
Help for overwhelmed, stressed moms navigating over-functioning, anxiety, late-diagnosed ADHD, Perimenopause, parenting a neurodivergent child, and other mid-life stressors.
At every stage of being mom, there are various joys and challenges unique to you and your family. I work with you to connect those dots and actualize the changes you desire so you can show up in the life you created with some peace. I help you to identify patterns that no longer serve you, helping you to access feeling more regulated, mindful and connected.
As a licensed psychotherapist in Illinois, I offer online therapy for moms throughout the state, making it easier to get support without adding more to your plate. Telehealth allows you to work with a therapist who understands mom burnout, over-functioning, anxiety, and late ADHD diagnoses — from the comfort of your home in both Chicago and the suburbs in IL
You might look “high-functioning” to the world, but internally, you feel:
Resentful: like you’re doing everything for everyone, yet your own needs are invisible.
Overwhelmed: parenting in a state of chronic worry and overwhelm because parenting is HARD.
Disconnected: like you’re just “surviving” rather than living your life.
Anxious: caught in a cycle of perfectionism, “doing more,” and people-pleasing to prove your worth.
Stuck: grappling with a late-diagnosed ADHD brain or mid-life transitions (perimenopause included) that feel impossible to navigate.
When you're tired of managing everything: Maybe you don't think of yourself as "burned out." You just know you're carrying too much and you feel stressed. You're managing the schedules, anticipating everyone's needs, keeping the household moving, and wondering why you're increasingly resentful, anxious, or exhausted. Therapy can help you understand the patterns underneath the over-functioning and find a way of living that feels more sustainable.
Where do you see yourself?
Most of the women I work with see themselves in more than one of these and that’s exactly what the consult call is for.
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Over-Functioning Moms
Burnout, resentment, people-pleasing, and high-functioning anxiety.
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Perimenopause & Midlife
Midlife transitions, hormones and mood, and late-diagnosed ADHD.
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Therapy for Therapists
A real space for clinicians, plus non-clinical consultation.
Hi, I’m Jolene.
I’m a married, working mom of two, navigating the beautiful chaos of mid-life right alongside you. I’m an LCSW with a Master’s from Loyola University and a certification in Women’s Mental Health, and I’ve spent over two decades in this field. I’m direct, warm, and unapologetically real — because I ask you to be the same.
Why I’m different
Many of my clients say therapy with me gives them a sense of relief, like they can finally put words to their experience, get vulnerable, and breathe. They describe me as warm and approachable, but I’ll also gently challenge you to dig deep and do the work. We’ll explore the hard stuff together, and through it all, you’ll feel supported.
I value the relationship as the vehicle for growth. When you truly connect with yourself, it becomes easier to connect with others and fully participate in your life.
Not sure where to start?
That’s exactly what the free call is for.
A free 15-minute consultation — phone or video, no commitment. We’ll figure out together whether I’m the right fit, and if I’m not, I’ll point you toward someone who is.