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Top family therapists in Chicago, IL

Navigate family challenges across Chicago's diverse neighborhoods with evidence-based therapy from Headway's network of 967 providers. Whether in Lincoln Park, Pilsen, or Hyde Park, access family-focused care designed to build stronger connections and resolve conflicts.

Mercy Abunaw

Mercy Abunaw

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“During our sessions together, I will treat you with respect, compassion and understanding, exploring every evidence-based medication or technique possible to help you overcome the challenges that have been holding you back.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Stephanie Armanetti

Stephanie Armanetti

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Arlington Heights, IL


“I develop my treatment plan with my clients. I want them to become active participants in their own healinhg.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Ahmed Hussain

Ahmed Hussain

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Westmont, IL


“My approach is based on trauma-informed care. I emphasize Respect, trust, transparency, Collaboration, and mutual decision-making.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Mario Giacomuzzi

Dr. Mario Giacomuzzi

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Hoffman Estates, IL


“Dr. Mario's treatment approach is collaborative and empowering as he engages his clients in solution focused approaches...”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Quinette Iheanyichukwu

Dr. Quinette Iheanyichukwu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Hoffman Estates, IL


“I believe in a holistic approach to mental health and wellness as a provider. I focus on treating the whole person, not just their symptoms.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Gehovell Rounds

Gehovell Rounds

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Libertyville, IL


My approach blends clinical rigor with genuine warmth. I ask a lot of questions, not to check boxes, but because I want to understand the full picture of your life, biology, and history before we decide on a path forward. I'm not interested in just managing symptoms; I want to understand the root of what's going on — whether that's biological, situational, relational, or some combination- so that treatment actually addresses the cause, not just the surface presentation. Clients often describe our sessions as feeling more like being truly listened to than being processed through an appointment. As an integrative provider, medication is one tool among several we might use, and I stay curious rather than settling for the first explanation.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Shannon Daly

Shannon Daly

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Charles, IL


“I believe healing is not just about alleviating symptoms but about discovering a more meaningful and connected way of being.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julie Rodriguez

Julie Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Charles, IL


“I strive to create a warm, supportive space where children feel comfortable being themselves while building the skills they need to manage big emotions and respond to challenges with greater confidence.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patrice M. Smith

Patrice M. Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Joliet, IL


“My approach to therapy is an eclectic mix of solution focused, behavioral, and emotionally focused therapy.”
Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma
Challenging, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Megan Schmitz

Dr. Megan Schmitz

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Geneva, IL


“Therapeutic goals are to provide you - the client - with concrete skills to manage distress, to move towards acceptance of internal experience, and to increase personal accountability for choices while exerting more purposeful control over behavior.”
Anxiety, OCD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lilian Contin

Lilian Contin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Batavia, IL


“I believe mental health is a cornerstone of well-being, reflecting the deep interplay between our emotional experiences, physical health, and life circumstances.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Hall

Michelle Hall

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • North Aurora, IL


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I integrate CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing to help clients recognize patterns, build effective coping skills, and create lasting change.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Shawn Nowotnik

Shawn Nowotnik

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Charles, IL


“I can provide you with a therapeutic relationship that will feel safe and collaborative so that it can serve as the basis for healing.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Teericka Kimbrough

Teericka Kimbrough

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Gurnee, IL


“My goal is to be a supportive aid to individuals during these difficult times by use of professional therapeutic knowledge and most importantly, through partnership, shared compassion, hope and belief in the person's ability to remember how...”
Family issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Raul Arambula

Raul Arambula

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Joliet, IL


“I believe therapy should feel like a safe place where you can be honest, feel understood, and work toward meaningful change without judgment.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Torrey Dunk

Torrey Dunk

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Algonquin, IL


“My approach is thoughtful, steady, and grounded in creating a safe, calm environment where clients feel respected and understood.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Heather Stample

Heather Stample

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Oswego, IL


“My approach is compassionate, down-to-earth, and client-centered. I believe you are the expert of your own story...”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Reanna Yarveicy

Reanna Yarveicy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lake in the Hills, IL


“I create a fun, calm environment that is suited to encourage exploration and learning. My approach is warm, yet challenging at times.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Courtney Doyle-O'Brien

Courtney Doyle-O'Brien

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Channahon, IL


“I value genuine, empathetic connections and want you to feel heard, respected, and supported as we work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Debra Baran

Debra Baran

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Crystal Lake, IL


“I am very passionate about educating my clients about stress management skills, mindfulness, and the food-mood connection.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Pearson

Lisa Pearson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bourbonnais, IL


“It's a priority of mine that each individual I meet with leaves a session feeling heard, respected, and their feelings validated.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Eaton

Elizabeth Eaton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Diamond, IL


“My ultimate goal is to provide a warm, supportive space where you can confidently heal, grow, and reach your personal goals.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ronald Bennett

Ronald Bennett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • DeKalb, IL


“Helping each individual to regulate their emotions and feel at ease in speaking freely about personal concerns.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Chelsea Bushnell

Chelsea Bushnell

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Therapy works best when it balances empathy with action. I bring both: a foundation of validation and compassion alongside practical tools that help you understand your patterns and build skills that hold outside sessions.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Danya Artimisi

Danya Artimisi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Swansea, IL


“My therapeutic approach is to connect with my clients on a relational level. Feeling validated is an important component within the therapeutic relationship...”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Linda Lazzara

Linda Lazzara

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is direct, active, and compassionate. I help partners slow down reactive patterns, identify the deeper needs driving their conflict, and build the tools to communicate with clarity and respect.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daunte Henderson

Daunte Henderson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and rooted in helping clients reframe limiting beliefs and develop tools that support lasting change.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Leticia Boughton Price

Leticia Boughton Price

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Clients can expect to feel heard, affirmed, encouraged and strengthened to handle day-to-day challenges, from day one.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Simone Ayala

Simone Ayala

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“I am supportive and challenging when necessary as the over all goal is for clients to heal and thrive throughout changes in life, to become the best version of themselves.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Feliciano

Stephanie Feliciano

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I listen intuitively — 100% judgment free, with unconditional support. In our work together you'll increase confidence and manage stress more effectively.

We'll uncover the root of what's troubling you, explore new perspectives, and shift into healthier thought patterns.

This is done by integrating evidence based and mind-body approaches, which tends to bring clients RELIEF and CLARITY.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lynnsey Cline

Lynnsey Cline

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have developed great skill in balancing a caring therapeutic rapport with direct communication and challenging feedback.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiffany Shanks

Tiffany Shanks

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My hope is for you to experience mental and emotional wellness by prioritizing your mental health and wellbeing and I'm here to assist and support you along the way.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Zaraar Zahid

Zaraar Zahid

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to create a warm, non-judgmental space where we can better understand what's been getting in the way, build on your strengths, and work toward meaningful, lasting change together.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lonette George

Lonette George

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


My therapy room is a space where you don’t have to explain yourself. You can show up, fully and authentically, without the need to code-switch or justify your experiences. Our sessions are a dedicated time for you to be heard and understood without judgment.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gina Carlson

Gina Carlson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“With 25 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families, I believe therapy is a collaborative process.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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, Men's issues
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Marcus Moore

Marcus Moore

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My therapy style is straightforward and honest, creating a space where clients feel supported but also challenged to grow.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Slipkevych

Jennifer Slipkevych

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe every person has strengths to build upon, and I am committed to helping you discover yours while working toward meaningful and lasting change.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Charles Wells

Charles Wells

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Everyone has a story, and I believe every story deserves to be heard with compassion and without judgment.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jeff Balek

Jeff Balek

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have been providing individual, couple's, and family therapy for over 10 years to teens and adults...”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

About our family therapists located within 20 miles of Chicago, IL

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Chicago, IL
There are over 32 therapists in Chicago, IL accepting new patients.
32+
Average years in practice
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12 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 97%PTSD
  • 91%Anxiety
  • 88%Stress management
  • 88%Depression
  • 81%Grief or loss
Insurances accepted
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  • 97%Aetna
  • 94%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
  • 91%Cigna
  • 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 75%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 13%Spanish
  • 9%Polish
  • 6%French
  • 6%German
How they see their clients
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  • 97%In-person or online
  • 3%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 63%Woman
  • 38%Man
License types
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  • 50%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 28%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 6%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 6%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 3%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Family therapy
  • 97%Individual therapy
  • 47%Couples therapy
  • 38%Child or adolescent therapy

Frequently asked questions

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Find the right counselor for your family

Headway makes it easier to find family-focused support — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Family Therapist in Chicago

Looking for family therapists in Chicago starts with understanding what kind of support your family needs. Family therapy can help with parenting conflict, adolescent struggles, blended family dynamics, mother-daughter counseling, and communication patterns across generations. Family therapists are trained to work with the relational system, not just one person. As you compare options, look for therapists who list experience with your specific concerns, such as parenting therapy, family conflict, or parent-child relationships.

Chicago has many therapists across neighborhoods like the Loop, Lincoln Park, Pilsen, Hyde Park, and Rogers Park, which can make the search feel broad at first. In-person care may work well if you want an office near home, school, work, or transit. Virtual appointments can expand your options if coordinating schedules across multiple family members is the main concern. Session attendance may include the full family, parents only, siblings, or individual family members, so review therapist bios for details on structure, availability, consultation options, and approach before booking.

Family therapy in Chicago can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand your out-of-pocket expense before care begins. Headway helps you find family therapists who are accepting new patients, review bios, verify insurance, and see estimated costs before your first session. You can compare therapists by specialty, appointment format, availability, and insurance fit, then book directly when you’re ready.

If anyone in your family is experiencing or worried about abuse, threats, or coercion, joint family or couples therapy usually isn't the right starting point — individual support is safer. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453) and National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.