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Aisha Smart

Aisha Smart

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, respected, and motivated to make meaningful changes in your life.”

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

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

Aaliyah McNair

Aaliyah McNair

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and goal oriented. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a partnership...”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Challenging, Empowering, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Ahmed

Michelle Ahmed

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a Bangladeshi American Woman, a daughter of immigrants, older sister, cat-mom, an artist, a singer, a registered yoga teacher, a writer, an activist, and a trauma psychotherapist who inspires healing through the arts.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Creative, Empowering, Holistic

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Imaan Ahmed

Imaan Ahmed

Therapist

Virtual • Westchester, IL


“I believe therapy is most effective when clients feel genuinely understood, supported, and empowered.”

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

Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

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

Laurie Wesselmann

Laurie Wesselmann

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

930 West Market Street, Red Bud, IL

“Using a person-centered approach to understand each person's unique needs, I am passionate about helping diverse individuals overcome difficulties, find enjoyment in life, and improve their mental health to become the best version of themselves.”

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

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

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

Tierra Kinnard-Hughes

Tierra Kinnard-Hughes

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi, I'm Tierra Kinnard, LCSW, and founder of Step by Step Healing Services, LLC. With more than 16 years of experience in the mental health field, I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, understanding, and evidence-based care. I believe healing begins in a space where you feel safe, heard, and accepted exactly as you are. I specialize in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Excoriation (Skin Picking Disorder), Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling Disorder), anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief and loss. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, including members of the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. I understand the profound impact that mental health challenges can have on individuals, families, and relationships, and I am committed to helping clients build resilience, find relief, and create meaningful change.

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Allen

Elizabeth Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach to therapy services is based on nurturing a trusted partnership with my clients and outlining strategies together to achieve goals the client has set for themselves.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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

Ngozi Eboru

Ngozi Eboru

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person

800 West 5th Avenue, Naperville, IL

“I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, explore your concerns, and work toward improved emotional and mental well-being.”

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

Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

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

Theresa DeBord

Theresa DeBord

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Lake Saint Louis, IL


“Solution focused therapy is a good place to start to help alleviate an issue while also developing long term goals with more intense counseling.”

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

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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

Devyn Longstreet

Devyn Longstreet

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is warm, playful, comforting, collaborative, and practical, while still focused on helping you make real progress!”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Creative, Open-minded, Warm

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

Robert Zamarelli

Robert Zamarelli

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I strive to make our relationship and our sessions together both warm and welcoming, and a place to take a break from the daily emotional overwhelm we all sometimes feel.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm

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

Dr. Nicola Roache Ashley

Dr. Nicola Roache Ashley

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have specialty training in dialectical behavior therapy to teach patient skills to cope with stress, regulate emotions, and improve relationships with others.”

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

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

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

Morgan Peterson

Morgan Peterson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Clients can expect a supportive, honest, and laid-back space where they feel safe to show up exactly as they are—no pressure, no judgment.”

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

Empowering, Humorous, Warm

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

Rachel Cooper

Rachel Cooper

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in working with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, burnout, and complex PTSD.”

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

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Meghan McHaney

Meghan McHaney

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I truly believe people are much more capable of change than they think when they attend that first intake appointment.”

Anxiety, Family Issues, Grief or loss, OCD,

Creative, Empowering, Humorous

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

Alex Kawliche

Alex Kawliche

Therapist

Virtual • Lutz, IL


“I bring diverse experiences from private practice and 10 years in substance abuse treatment, specializing in anxiety, depression, addiction, and life transitions.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Providence Health Plan


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Constance Porter

Constance Porter

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I help clients better understand their thoughts and emotions while building practical tools for change.”

Anger Management, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Trauma

Empowering, Humorous, Warm

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

Hilda Ramos

Hilda Ramos

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is to help you not dwell in the past but to process it to the extent that it's impacting your present.”

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

Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm

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

Linda Donkor

Linda Donkor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Naperville, IL


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience in health care. I understand that mental health concerns are complex and deeply personal. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, Sleep disorders or life transitions, my goal is to create a safe, respectful space where you feel heard, understood, and actively involved in your care.

I treat clients experiencing depression, anxiety, mood instability, OCD, ADHD symptoms, trauma, emotional dysregulation, insomnia, impulse control disorders, bipolar disorders, Schizophrenia, overwhelming stress. Regardless of where you begin, my commitment is to help you make informed decisions, take meaningful steps toward emotional wellbeing.

Whether you are looking to stabilize symptoms, improve functioning, understand your diagnosis, or simply feel like yourself again, I am here to support you with compassion, professionalism, and evidence-based care.

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

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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

Christine Kim

Christine Kim

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

34 North Island Avenue, Batavia, IL

Welcome! I have 30 years of experience supporting people through a variety of life challenges. I am a trauma-informed therapist and my specialties include helping with anxiety, trauma, stress management, life transitions, and depression. My deep, intuitive understanding includes lived experience, and clinical wisdom that only comes with decades of practice and life.

My approach to therapy includes Somatic-Focused therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral therapy, Compassion-Focused therapy, Polyvagal-informed, and Psychodynamic therapy. I am also a Certified Yoga Therapist so I am able to integrate the ancient tools of yoga into my work with you if you are interested; breath-based gentle movement, meditation, visualization, etc. The breath is the gateway to the central nervous system--calming and strengthening it is the key to reducing anxiety and healing trauma. This broad approach allows me to meet you where you are at while holding a safe, supportive space for you.

Working with others on their healing journey is my life's passion. We will start by building a strong, supportive relationship; warmth, compassion, and respect are at the very heart of my work. Our sessions will be tailored to fit your specific needs. I understand that seeking help can be difficult and it takes courage to take that first step. I will be honored to join you on your healing journey towards a more joyful life.

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Cimaglia

Amanda Cimaglia

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe in working with you to build your skills, and help you move forward in life with the strongest possible mindset.”

Anxiety, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility,

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Brooks

Sarah Brooks

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hello prospective clients! My name is Sarah and I am a counselor with a collaborative, solution focused, and person-centered approach. I believe the best counseling happens when a client is actively involved in their treatment. I will work with you to establish what you would like to get out of treatment so that you may have the best experience possible. In my experience, counseling has the best results when we work as a team. My experience primarily lies in working with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, coping skills, anger management, self-care, self-esteem, relationship issues, and parenting. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have conducted individual counseling group counseling, and family counseling. I am very passionate about what I do and would love to help you on your journey to become the best version of yourself!

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm

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

Therese Fletcher

Therese Fletcher

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe therapy is a collaborative process and it's my responsibility to meet a client where they are, finding clarity from chaos...”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

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

Christina White

Christina White

Therapist

Virtual • Springfield, IL


“I specialize in helping clients navigate toxic relationships, rebuild self-worth, and move forward with clarity and confidence.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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

Lamar Colyer

Lamar Colyer

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My focus is to allow others to feel they have a safe space to be vulnerable and share their life challenges.”

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD,

Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

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

Caroline Vega

Caroline Vega

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I'm passionate about working with identity after trauma, PTSD, first responders, high-performing ADHDers, and people pleasing (fawning).”

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Women's Issues

Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anne Zakaras

Anne Zakaras

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

5443 North Broadway, Chicago, IL

“Anne's integrative, client-centered, relational approach is rooted in evidence-based psychotherapeutic practices combined with art therapy techniques...”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Creative, Empowering, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kai Rockwell

Dr. Kai Rockwell

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I know starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’ve felt misunderstood in the past.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in behavioral health, and I hold a Doctor of Social Work (DSW). I specialize in childhood trauma, anxiety, burnout, and working with neurodivergent individuals, including ADHD and autism. I often support people who feel overwhelmed, stuck in survival mode, or exhausted from masking and holding everything together on their own.

My style is warm and down to earth, and I focus on meeting you where you are in each session. Therapy with me is collaborative and flexible, shaped around what works best for you. My goal is to offer a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported as you work toward meaningful change.

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

Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Verline Gaddis

Verline Gaddis

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is direct, empowering, and unapologetically honest. I help women unlearn survival-mode behaviors...”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna

Jessica Shell

Jessica Shell

Therapist

Virtual • San Marcos, IL


“I bring a colorful palette of therapeutic tools to our work together — blending expressive arts, yoga, wildlife and horticulture...”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Creative, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Aetna insurance

Mary Patton

Mary Patton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

711 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL

“I'm direct, down-to-earth, and genuinely invested in helping people feel more like themselves again.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Infertility,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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

Julia Skowron

Julia Skowron

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I'm passionate about helping clients feel understood while also learning practical skills they can use in everyday life.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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

Melissa Forte

Melissa Forte

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Being client-centered and focused on unconditional positive regard, my strong skills of empathy, rapport, and non-judgement are what I strive for in a successful therapeutic relationship.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kenneth Vick

Kenneth Vick

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”

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

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

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

Erin OConnor

Erin OConnor

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I'm conversational and use humor to help you feel comfortable, always looking for the strengths and potential in you.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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

Bria Robinson

Bria Robinson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in working with people of color who want to build confidence, improve self-esteem, and rediscover their voice.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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

Camille Cales

Camille Cales

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I utilize my education and own experiences with suffering and healing to bring an eclectic approach based on building relationships with trust, empowerment and support.”

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders,

Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bayaan Thomas

Bayaan Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“My approach to therapy is compassionate, client-centered, and trauma-informed. I focus on creating a safe and collaborative space where clients feel understood and respected.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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

Aaron Vanman

Aaron Vanman

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I have been a therapist for over twenty five years with a varied background including hospice, nursing homes, home care and individual counseling settings. I became a licensed, clinical social worker after graduating from the University of IL-Urbana 30 years ago.

Anger Management, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

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

Brandy Matthews

Brandy Matthews

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is direct, supportive, and solution-oriented. I don't believe in just talking without direction- together, we focus on building practical strategies that help you manage emotions, improve coping, and feel more in control of your...”

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

Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

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

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