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Top therapists in Illinois accepting new patients

Michelle Lehto Flores

Michelle Lehto Flores

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I know firsthand how difficult it can be to face mental health struggles, and I also know that healing and growth are possible.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daniel Michaels

Daniel Michaels

Therapist

Virtual • Naperville, IL


“My style is active, thoughtful, and down-to-earth. I tend to draw from acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, and practical skills-based work.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Creative, Empowering, Humorous

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna

Jessica Heitman

Jessica Heitman

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that therapy should be a collaborative and empowering process, and I work with each of my clients to create a personalized treatment plan that meets their unique needs and goals.”

Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Ismira Dacic

Ismira Dacic

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I strive to create a warm, welcoming environment that allows you to feel comfortable sharing and being vulnerable, while also feeling secure.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Maternal Mental Health,

Affirming, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Stephanie Syverson

Stephanie Syverson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that my role in counseling is to educate and empower my clients to realize that they are truly capable of helping themselves live their best lives if they want it.”

Anxiety, Family Issues, PTSD, Relationship Issues,

Affirming, Direct, Empowering

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Alexander

Michael Alexander

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am committed to creating a safe environment to bolster feelings of confidence in a healing environment.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Leora Golan

Leora Golan

Therapist

Virtual • Forked River, IL


“Leora is committed to providing compassionate and personalized care that empowers clients at every stage of their journey.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+,

Creative, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heather Guinn

Heather Guinn

Therapist

Virtual • Evansville, IL


“I use evidence-based approaches including ERP, EMDR, ACT, DBT, and parts-informed work, while tailoring therapy to the person in front of me rather than forcing everyone into the same model.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss,

Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension,

Amy Larson

Amy Larson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“With more than 20 years of experience, I work with adults because I believe everyone deserves a compassionate space where they feel heard, supported, and empowered.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Affirming, Energetic, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Jami Craig

Jami Craig

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

423 North High Street, Belleville, IL

“I specialize in supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as navigating the unique emotional complexities of the IVF journey and women's reproductive health.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Eric Stevenson

Eric Stevenson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


As a clinical therapist with nearly a decade of experience I can truly say people can change their lives by coming to therapy. The therapist can be their guide or mentor to that change. My main area of focus these days is helping clients ages 10-30 with clinical treatment for ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, and Depression. I also focus on working with athletes and helping them manage the demands of performance.

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Robi Brewer

Robi Brewer

Therapist

Virtual • Maquoketa, IL


“I believe in developing a strong therapeutic rapport with my clients to ensure they are comfortable and feel safe throughout the therapeutic process.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Sam Shabsin

Sam Shabsin

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I bring an energetic, warm, and direct approach to therapy. I believe meaningful change happens when you feel supported while also feeling empowered to grow.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Empowering, Energetic, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sheryl Sierakowski

Sheryl Sierakowski

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I was a former Division I basketball player. I'm especially passionate about helping athletes build confidence, resilience, and reach their full potential both on and off the field.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Affirming, Energetic, Humorous

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Amanda Lucas

Amanda Lucas

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi, I'm Amanda, a licensed clinical social worker and therapist with a compassionate, affirming, and strengths-based approach. I believe you already have the innate capacity to heal - I'm here to help you get there.

I specialize in working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma (including PTSD and C-PTSD), ADHD, grief, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Together we will help you find practical approaches to overcome challenges, recognize your own strengths, and build self-compassion.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Mary Gale Gurnsey

Mary Gale Gurnsey

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“With 16+ years of clinical experience, I specialize in helping individuals and couples break free from toxic relationship cycles, recover from domestic violence, and heal from narcissistic abuse.”

Anxiety, Family Issues, PTSD, Relationship Issues,

Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Kaleigh Clarke

Kaleigh Clarke

Therapist

Virtual • Jacksonville, IL


Having served clients in Florida for the past 8 years in my work as a clinician and in welfare, my professional and personal philosophy is to meet people where they are. Therapy is a vulnerable journey of healing. I will utilize individualized care and collaboration to make you feel accepted, safe and ready to become the best version of yourself.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Anthony Onakorame

Anthony Onakorame

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Bolingbrook, IL


“I believe treatment works best when we make decisions together based on your goals, values, and lived experiences.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD,

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Dr. Ashton Lofgreen

Dr. Ashton Lofgreen

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to foster a therapeutic relationship that allows clients to challenge unhelpful narratives, recognize their own strengths and vital inner resources, and connect with their sense of purpose and community.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susan Schwendener

Susan Schwendener

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“We will work in a calm, nonjudgmental way to help you use your innate strengths and skills, and to build new practices that work for you.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paula Woods-Thomas

Paula Woods-Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I take a warm, collaborative, and practical approach to therapy, helping clients build skills they can use in everyday life.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Erin Jeffries

Erin Jeffries

Therapist

Virtual • Nashville, IL


“I'm passionate about empowering queer and anxious people-pleasers to feel calm, compassionate, and confident in their true selves.”

Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD,

Creative, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare

Dr. James Geidner

Dr. James Geidner

Therapist

Virtual • Superior, IL


“Dr. Geidner's approach to therapy emphasizes finding the right treatment modality to meet each client's unique needs.”

Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD,

Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Mikail Bass

Mikail Bass

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to facilitate a space where you can be your authentic self and feel empowered to tackle life stressors.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Jasmin Walker

Jasmin Walker

Therapist

Virtual • Evanston, IL


“She previously served as the director of a specialized inpatient unit for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing—a unique program designed for those in need of acute behavioral health care, staffed entirely by professionals fluent in American...”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Ascension,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela Johnson

Angela Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have a warm, empathetic, and solution-focused approach to therapy. I strive to create a non-judgmental, safe space...”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Ruslana Menasce

Ruslana Menasce

Therapist

Virtual • Odessa, IL


“I believe that therapy works best when clients feel comfortable being themselves, while also feeling supported and challenged.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Emily Spillios

Emily Spillios

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I’m Emily, a licensed psychotherapist and Clinical Social Worker with a specialization in healthcare from Aurora University. I have extensive experience across various levels of care—including inpatient psychiatric settings, residential treatment, PHP/IOP, and community mental health—I have dedicated my career to supporting individuals facing co-occurring disorders, addiction, eating disorders, and trauma.

Through my work with complex cases, I have observed that many challenges are deeply rooted in trauma and systemic issues.

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Creative, Empowering, Holistic

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Richard McCoy

Richard McCoy

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe clients find greater success in therapy when they are provided "tools" to help manage their presenting issues.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Challenging, Humorous, Participatory

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Abraham Luba

Abraham Luba

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe the best care happens when we work together, so I make it a priority to ensure you fully understand your treatment plan every step of the way.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Jessica Clarkson

Jessica Clarkson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I work best with parents who want to understand their child more deeply and are open to partnering together.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Eric Quasie

Eric Quasie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I'm known for translating clinical jargon into plain language, so you always understand what's happening with your own brain and why we're making the decisions we are.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Holistic, Participatory

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Chelsea Jo Schelling

Chelsea Jo Schelling

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am driven to helping others feel safe and supported while embracing your best authentic self in the process.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Direct, Empowering, Holistic

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Alison Pollack

Alison Pollack

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I mix traditional talk therapy with imagery and somatic awareness and tailor my interventions to meet you where you and your comfort is at.”

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Relationship Issues

Creative, Direct, Empowering

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
William Edleman

William Edleman

Therapist

Virtual • Rockford, IL


I’m a Licensed Social Worker with over 30 years of experience providing mental health services in Northern Illinois and the suburban Chicago area. Since earning my master’s degree, I have worked with individuals, couples, and families facing a range of concerns, including mood disorders, panic disorder, anxiety, depression, and grief. I believe therapy should be a place for fresh starts and meaningful change. My goal is to create a supportive, interactive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. I’m committed to helping people build practical skills and insight so they can move toward a more balanced, fulfilling, and happier life.

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Open-minded, Participatory, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Moses Oluga

Moses Oluga

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person

820 Davis Street, Evanston, IL

“Mental health is just as vital as physical health, and you deserve care that treats the whole person - not just the symptoms.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Danielle Farmer

Danielle Farmer

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I'm a clinician who is dedicated to creating a warm, safe, and enriching environment for my clients.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Jessica Lupont

Jessica Lupont

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi! I'm Jessica, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion and authenticity. I earned my Master of Social Work degree at George Williams College of Aurora University. I take a person-centered, trauma-informed approach to therapy that recognizes the whole person. Including their relationships, life experiences, strengths, and environment. I specialize in working with anxiety, life transitions, grief, self-esteem, and the impact of difficult or traumatic experiences. My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful, lasting changes that align with your values.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Lauren Campbell

Lauren Campbell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

164 Division Street, Elgin, IL

“I'm a therapist dedicated to creating a comfortable, down-to-earth environment where clients can feel at ease.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Open-minded, Participatory, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Darcell Rasmussen

Darcell Rasmussen

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Darcell Rasmussen is client-focused, committed, detail-oriented, and experienced in serving populations from various cultural, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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