Find a therapist in Chicago, IL — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Chicago, IL accepting new patients
Chicago residents can connect with 2,634 licensed providers through Headway for talk therapy and medication management services. Whether you're in the Gold Coast, Bucktown, or anywhere across the city, find open availability and free intake consultations with providers who offer both virtual and in-person care.
Motherhood changes you—but that doesn't mean you have to lose yourself along the way.
Whether you're preparing to welcome your first baby, adjusting to life with a newborn, juggling the demands of raising children, navigating divorce while parenting, or wondering who you are now that your children need you less, every stage of motherhood brings new challenges. These transitions can leave you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or uncertain about what's next. You don't have to figure it out alone.
I've devoted a decade of my career helping parents learn how to best help their children. And another decade helping adults in an out-patient partial hospitalization program. These are the moments when people have felt the most vulnerable and in need of something more than what they are already trying to manage their mental health. Hopefully, my experience and tools that I've gathered working across the age groups and in a more intense level of care can help you build your own toolbox.
Ola Omoniyi became an Illinois Certified Nurse Practitioner in 2021. She received her undergraduate degree at Valparaiso University in Indiana and her master’s degree from the University of St. Francis in Joliet. She completed her clinical rotation in mental health at Will County Behavioral Health in Joliet. Ola worked at Rush University Medical Centre for 5 years in the behavioral health unit as a Registered Nurse and 5years at other behavioral health hospitals in Chicago.
Hey there! I’m Briana Kesterson, LCSW.
I’m a licensed therapist offering individual and family therapy in Illinois, supporting people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. I have a Bachelor's in Clinical Psychology from the University of Illinois and a Master's in Social Work from Aurora University.
I work with children, teens, adults, and families navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, relationship challenges, and self worth struggles. Many of my clients come in feeling “too much” or “not enough” and together, we begin to understand how to better support the parts of you that learned to cope and protect just to survive.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Chicago, IL
- 96%Anxiety
- 93%Depression
- 84%Stress management
- 81%Relationship issues
- 79%Trauma
- 96%Aetna
- 93%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 81%Cigna
- 78%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 64%Ascension
- 96%English
- 12%Spanish
- 4%Polish
- 2%French
- 2%German
- 97%In-person or online
- 3%In-person only
- 68%Woman
- 31%Man
- 1%Non-binary
- 47%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 36%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 8%Clinical Psychologist
- 6%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 2%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 100%Individual therapy
- 27%Family therapy
- 25%Couples therapy
- 18%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right therapist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Chicago
Chicago has a large community of therapists, from the Loop and River North to Logan Square, Hyde Park, and neighborhoods across the city. That range of options can help you find a strong fit, but it also helps to start with your specific needs. You may want support for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, life transitions, or work stress. Look for a therapist whose listed specialties, training, and approach match what you want to address. Their bio can also show whether they use approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, or trauma-informed care.
When comparing therapists in Chicago, practical fit matters along with clinical fit. In-person care may work well if you prefer an office near home, work, transit, or school. Virtual appointments may be easier if your schedule changes week to week or you want more location flexibility within Illinois. As you narrow your search, review appointment availability, whether the therapist is accepting new patients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading profiles before booking can help you understand how each therapist structures sessions and communicates with new clients.
Therapy in Chicago can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network coverage is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you find Chicago area therapists who are accepting new patients, offer virtual or in-person care, and take insurance. You can add your insurance details to see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, then review bios and book directly when you’re ready.
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