Find a therapist in Oak Park, IL — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Oak Park, IL accepting new patients
Oak Park residents can access quality mental healthcare through Headway's network of 2,676 providers specializing in everything from anxiety and relationships to ADHD and grief. Sessions are flexible, affordable, and often covered by insurance with copays as low as $0.
Dr. Idowu Oshokoya DNP is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Chicago, IL. He works with adolescents, adults, and older adults, and provides care for patients who are battling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bipolars, and other mental disorders. Idowu studied at Walden University, He has extensive training and 10 years of experience with behavioral health.
Welcome — I'm so glad you're here! With 23 years of experience as a school social worker, I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and families navigate life's challenges and build the skills needed to thrive at home, school and in their communities. I work with children and teens ages 3-17, as well as parents and caregivers who are seeking support, guidance, and practical strategies to strengthen family relationships, work through family conflicts and improve daily functioning. My goal is to help build the necessary skills to strengthen relationships and homeostasis within family structures and the individual.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent children, adolescents, and families including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), social-communication challenges, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, and behavioral challenges. I also specialize in working with high conflict family dynamics which include parent-child relationships, divorce (for families that are both in and/or out of the family court system), sibling rivalry, and multicultural child rearing.
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.
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.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Oak Park, IL
- 96%Anxiety
- 93%Depression
- 83%Stress management
- 80%Relationship issues
- 76%Trauma
- 97%Aetna
- 94%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 85%Cigna
- 81%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 66%Ascension
- 95%English
- 9%Spanish
- 3%Polish
- 1%French
- 1%German
- 99%In-person or online
- 1%In-person only
- 72%Woman
- 28%Man
- 42%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 40%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 9%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 5%Clinical Psychologist
- 2%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 100%Individual therapy
- 33%Family therapy
- 27%Couples therapy
- 22%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
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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 Oak Park
Searching for therapists in Oak Park starts with knowing what kind of support fits your needs. Therapists often focus on concerns like anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, and stress. As you compare options, look for a therapist whose listed specialties, therapy approach, and experience match what you want to address. Bios can also show whether a therapist uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-informed care, or family therapy.
Oak Park has local therapy options, but availability may vary by schedule, specialty, and appointment format. Virtual therapy can expand your search beyond nearby offices while still connecting you with a therapist licensed in Illinois. As you narrow your choices, consider whether the therapist is accepting new patients, offers appointment times that fit your calendar, and provides a free phone consultation. Reading profiles before booking can help you understand how each therapist structures sessions and communicates with clients.
Therapy in Oak Park can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and see an estimate before you book. Headway helps you find therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, compare profiles, and book directly when you are 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.
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