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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Elgin, IL
Headway connects Elgin residents with 828 licensed providers experienced in addiction recovery, offering evidence-based therapies like CBT, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction strategies. Access virtual or in-person sessions with flexibility, and many clients pay as little as $0 per session through insurance coverage.
“My approach to therapy is relational and insight-focused, which means we'll pay attention to patterns, relationships, and the deeper themes that shape your experiences.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach is collaborative, warm, and practical—I tailor each session to the person in front of me rather than forcing anyone into a single method.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I work hard to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can talk openly and honestly about what's going on—without feeling like you have to filter or "perform."”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I provide compassionate, long-term, and evidence-based psychiatric care. My approach is holistic and patient-centered...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I take a collaborative, person-centered approach—tailoring therapy to fit your goals, strengths, and needs.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported without judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
I have my doctorate in social work. I have been practicing for 11 years. I am licensed in Illinois. I am trained in EMDR, ACT, and TFCBT.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I am a licensed clinical social worker and substance use counselor with specialized training in perinatal mental health.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space where you can show up as your full, authentic self. I have nearly 7 years of experience working with adults navigating a range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, burnout, and relationship concerns. I specialize in Motivational Interviewing and Strengths-based approaches. I am calm, caring and open-minded.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, my goal is to create hope and help people to realize that together we can overcome whatever struggles they are facing. I specialize in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar, and LGBTQIA+ issues. I have been a nurse for 27 years, and I strive to show compassion and understanding to everyone who needs help.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and judgment-free environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Faith is empathetic, knowledgeable, and patient. She takes the time to listen to her patients, so they feel heard and understood.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“You don't have to be in crisis to decide it's time to begin therapy. I work primarily, but not exclusively, with LGBTQ+ adults struggling with addiction, shame, life transitions, and relationship shifts in a compassionate, judgement-free space.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
I am a board certified Pyschiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for helping others meet their individual goals. My nursing career started in 2015 on an inpatient psychiatric unit. I completed my Master's degree in 2018 and moved to Oupatient Psychiatry and Consult Liaison services. For the last 7 years I have worked in Addiction Psychiatry and Dual Diagnosis settings, focusing on medication management, harm reduction, and decreasing barriers to high quality care.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“With a compassionate and gentle approach, I help you discover and develop a healthier relationship with internal parts of yourself...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to help patients achieve meaningful symptom improvement, better quality of life, and lasting mental wellness.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I've come to believe medication works best when it's paired with the right support system around it — what I call "Pills and Skills."”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I aim to help you not only reduce distress but also reconnect with your strengths, deepen self‐understanding, and move toward a more empowered and grounded version of yourself.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe you are more than your symptoms. You have already made it this far, and that speaks to your will.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is direct, compassionate, and as "real as it's going to get". I help clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves find clarity, confidence, and emotional freedom.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My counseling style consists of meeting the client where they are in order to foster an environment of acceptance.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, collaborative, and goal oriented. I strive to create a supportive environment where you feel comfortable being honest about your experiences without fear of judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe that therapy should feel like a safe space where you are met with warmth, honesty, and respect.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, holistic, and empowering, and my hope is that you feel comfortable and genuinely valued from our very first conversation.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“With 10 years of experience working with adults, children, and individuals facing physical health challenges, I bring both expertise and genuine care to our sessions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I don't believe in one-size-fits-all care—instead, I work collaboratively with you to create a plan that truly reflects your needs, preferences, and goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“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.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My style is supportive but direct, offering both empathy and honest feedback to help clients move forward.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is warm, laid-back, and compassionate, while also being honest and direct when it's helpful.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“With over 20 years of experience, I blend evidence-based approaches like CBT with a warm, collaborative style that helps you feel heard and supported.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My ability to use humor, immediately set one at ease, quickly discern "with" the client their growth areas, and help to construct appropriate measures for real steps and solutions is invaluable to raising one's self-esteem in the first session and...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“As a client-centered therapist, it is important for me to create the space you need so you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I offer a grounded, relational style for practical coping and deeper self-understanding, including affirming care for LGBTQIA+ and transgender clients.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I help empower clients to explore areas within their lives that present challenges and inhibit change, and assist them with finding solutions that will work for them.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I work with adolescents, men, and families who are navigating emotional stress, behavioral challenges, relationship dynamics, and major life transitions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe in creating a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to move toward meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I strive to create a trusting, open environment of playful but focused curiosity where the client comes to know themselves more deeply and clarify their vision for the future.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read about my professional background.
I graduated with my bachelor's in social work in 2013 from MacMurray College in Jacksonville IL.
I furthered my education at the University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign School of Social Work and graduated with my Masters in SW in 2017.
I have gained 13 years of experience with the majority of those years spent in psychiatric facilities for children and adults.
I specialize in motivational interviewing, DBT, CBT, and a multitude of other treatment styles.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“In our first session, you can expect a warm, compassionate space where you are truly heard and respected.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My experience with being "on both sides of the couch" has given me a unique perspective, which heavily influences my person-centered practice.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
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About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Elgin, IL
Number of therapists serving Elgin, IL
827+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 98%Anxiety
- 97%Depression
- 89%Stress management
- 82%PTSD
Insurances accepted
- 99%Aetna
- 98%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 94%Cigna
- 91%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 74%Ascension
Languages spoken
- 99%English
- 7%Spanish
- 2%Hindi
- 1%Urdu
- 1%Polish
How they see their clients
- 89%Online only
- 11%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 70%Woman
- 29%Man
- 1%Non-binary
License types
- 39%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 34%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 12%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 8%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 4%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 40%Family therapy
- 30%Couples therapy
- 17%Child or adolescent therapy
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