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Find anxiety and depression support in Buffalo Grove with 2,604 licensed therapists offering CBT, exposure therapy, and stress management. Headway connects you with empowering providers for virtual or in-person sessions, with many accepting insurance and offering free initial consultations.
“My therapeutic style is grounded in empathy and empowering clients to explore their strengths and embrace personal growth.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, laid-back, and compassionate, while also being honest and direct when it's helpful.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I'm sex-positive and kink-aware, you won't have to start from scratch with me or justify your lifestyle.”
Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 19 insurance carriers
“I create a space where children and teens can be themselves, feel heard, and work through what's going on at their own pace.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I'm a psychotherapist dedicated to helping people navigate the challenges of depression, anxiety, life changes, identity concerns, and recovery from traumatic experiences.”
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have been practicing clinical psychology for 19+ years. I've treated every age group from children to the elderly in clinics, schools, prisons, and nursing homes.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
I have 26 years of experience dealing with individuals, couples, families in therapy. We will work together to develop plans that are unique and right for you.
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I create an atmosphere that is relaxed yet purposeful, always grounded in active listening and clear, respectful boundaries.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Therapy with me is practical, personal, and often includes a little humor because sometimes laughter helps us carry what feels too heavy to hold on our own.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Clients can expect to feel welcomed and accepted while also being pushed to reach goals as well as unpack history and trauma.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I work with people who carry heavy things for a living: service members, first responders, and hospital and ER staff.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach combines psychodynamic, CBT, and humanistic therapy... we'll work toward practical changes that can help you feel more confident, grounded, and in control of your life.”
Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My style is open-minded, supportive, and collaborative. I'll take the time to understand your experiences and what matters most to you rather than assuming there is one approach that works for everyone.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy, person-centered therapy, narrative therapy, and whatever is necessary to help you feel comfortable.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe in creating a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to move toward meaningful change.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am an avid believer in utilizing a holistic approach to mental health therapy: mind, body, emotional and social factors all contribute to the overall wellness of every individual.”
Anxiety, Depression, Chronic conditions, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“I work with adolescents, adults, and seniors experiencing anxiety, depression, grief or loss, relationship issues, and trauma... As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe therapy should be a place where you can feel genuinely heard, accepted,...”
Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My approach blends curiosity, creativity, and compassion to help you connect with yourself in new ways.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“My style as a therapist is relational and supportive, and I believe therapy works best when you feel safe, comfortable, and genuinely understood.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to provide a safe, grounded, and supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and equipped to begin creating meaningful change.”
Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Diabetes
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Are you the person everyone depends on, but lately you're feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you're carrying too much?”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I have over 30 years of experience working in co-occuring disorders. I have worked in pretty much every level of mileau of treatment over that time.”
Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I believe in understanding the whole person and take a thorough approach in assessing childhood, biological, and systemic factors that effect ones overall wellbeing.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe everyone has strengths and the capacity for growth, even during life's most difficult seasons.”
Anxiety, Depression, Chronic conditions, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I take a warm, collaborative, and practical approach to therapy, helping clients build skills they can use in everyday life.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“Therapy with me is collaborative and practical: we'll make sense of what's happening, identify what helps, and build skills you can use outside our sessions.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“My approach is highly collaborative, meaning we tailor our sessions entirely to your needs and goals.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am warm, direct, and collaborative, and I bring genuine curiosity and deep respect to every session.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Christina Alexakos is a Clinical Psychologist with over 19 years of experience
providing psychotherapy to individuals across the lifespan from childhood to geriatric.
She has experience in assisting clients with adjustment issues ranging from changes in
occupation, education, grief, relocation, providing skills in parenting, stress and pain
management, health and wellness, mindfulness, increasing self-esteem and
assertiveness. She has worked with anxiety and depressive disorders, bipolar disorder,
trauma, anger management, personality disorders, and severe mental illness.
Dr. Christina Alexakos earned her Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology
from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She provided inpatient
psychological assessments and group psychotherapy at Hartgrove Psychiatric Hospital.
She trained in Health Psychology in the pain clinic at Swedish Covenant Hospital as
well as providing inpatient and outpatient psychotherapy to hospital patients. The
University of Chicago and The University of Illinois at Chicago provided comprehensive
training in neuropsychological evaluations with adults and children experiencing a wide
range of clinical concerns. She completed an internship at Southlake Community Mental
Health Center and a postdoctoral fellowship at Hopewell Academies, a therapeutic day
school for special needs/troubled teenagers.
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I provide behavioral therapy to improve and maintain your emotional well-being through a trusting relationship where you will be heard and understood.”
Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe good care starts with truly listening, and I take the time to understand each person's full picture before we decide on a path forward.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, PTSD
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I create a safe, engaging space where children can explore through structured activities and playful experiences designed just for little minds.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Family issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and imposter syndrome, focusing on women of color, teens, and queer-identifying individuals.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am relaxed, open-minded, and genuinely nonjudgmental, and I'll create a space where you can just be honest.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, direct, and practical. I believe therapy should meet you where you are while helping you develop a clearer understanding of what you're experiencing and what you want to change.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in working with women in the reproductive, pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum and menopause timeframe of their lives. This is a time in a woman's life that is often labeled as blissful and exciting but it can be one of the most challenging...”
Anxiety, Depression, Chronic conditions, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
I’m an Army veteran and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who is passionate about helping people feel understood, supported, and empowered. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science from National Louis University in 2013 and my master’s degree in Social Work from Aurora University, earning my LSW in 2024 and LCSW in 2025. My experience includes working with veterans, children, teens, young adults, couples, and families across the Department of Veterans Affairs, Volunteers of America Illinois, residential treatment, and dual-diagnosis settings. I support clients navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions, including individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community.
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard and understood.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Grief or loss
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I take time to hear your whole story, including your sleep, stress, and work, and we make a plan together that changes as your life does.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe it takes immense strength to say, "I need some help," and my goal is to ensure you never have to take those steps alone.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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About our therapists who can help with anxiety and depression located within 20 miles of Buffalo Grove, IL
Number of therapists within 20 miles of Buffalo Grove, IL
64+
Average years in practice
12 years
Top specialties offered
- 97%Stress management
- 97%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 83%Relationship issues
- 80%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 100%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 98%Aetna
- 91%Cigna
- 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 75%Ascension Health Plan
Languages spoken
- 98%English
- 8%Spanish
- 3%Polish
- 2%French
- 2%German
How they see their clients
- 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 72%Woman
- 28%Man
License types
- 44%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 33%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 13%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 8%Clinical Psychologist
- 3%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
- 98%Individual therapy
- 38%Family therapy
- 25%Child or adolescent therapy
- 25%Couples therapy
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