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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Plainfield, IL


Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Plainfield, IL
Whether you're navigating opioid use disorder, stimulant abuse, or nicotine dependence, Headway connects Plainfield individuals with experienced addiction specialists who offer flexible virtual and in-person sessions. Our providers utilize proven techniques including 12-Step Facilitation, DBT skills, and relapse prevention to guide your recovery journey.
I am a solution focused therapist with 39 years of experience. My therapy style is cognitive, interactive, compassionate, and, if need be, challenging. I believe effective therapy should produce change, not just insight. I will listen to you deeply, help conceptualize the problems, patterns, and dynamics which are causing you trouble, and give you feedback. Together, we will develop a strategy for more effective functioning and a better quality of life. therapy.
I do not do phone consultations.
I am an LCSW, and have been since 2014, and a LMSW for 2 years prior to that. I have a masters degree in Clinical Social work and work with individuals, couples and families. I work with those with anxiety, depression, communication issues, and most issues that we are going through currently.
I’m Emily, a licensed psychotherapist and Clinical Social Worker with a specialization in healthcare from Aurora University. I have extensive experience across various levels of care—including inpatient psychiatric settings, residential treatment, PHP/IOP, and community mental health—I have dedicated my career to supporting individuals facing co-occurring disorders, addiction, eating disorders, and trauma.
Through my work with complex cases, I have observed that many challenges are deeply rooted in trauma and systemic issues.
I am a clinical psychologist licensed in California and Illinois, and can see clients from both states. I support clients with variety of mental health conditions such as mood disorders, relationships issues, addictions, stress management, sport and performance psychology and health behaviors, trauma, insomnia and eating disorders. My therapy style is personable, connected, focused, and attuned.
I grew up on the south side of Chicago. I am married and have two adult children. I have been a registered nurse for 30 years, primarily in women’s health and psychology and psychiatry nursing. I became a clinical mental health counselor 5 years ago, graduated from Bradley University.
About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Plainfield, IL



- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 98%Anxiety
- 97%Depression
- 89%Stress management
- 82%PTSD

- 99%Aetna
- 98%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 94%Cigna
- 91%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 74%Ascension

- 99%English
- 7%Spanish
- 2%Hindi
- 1%Urdu
- 1%Polish

- 89%Online only
- 11%In-person or online

- 70%Woman
- 29%Man
- 1%Non-binary

- 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

- 99%Individual therapy
- 40%Family therapy
- 30%Couples therapy
- 17%Child or adolescent therapy
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