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Anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in Plainfield, IL

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Top anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in Plainfield, IL

Plainfield residents struggling with anxiety and depression can access compassionate mental health care through Headway's network of 2,612 providers. We offer flexible scheduling, virtual and in-person sessions, and work with your insurance to help you save an average of 75% on therapy costs.

Dr. Rachel Dawkins

Dr. Rachel Dawkins

Therapist

Virtual • Marion, IL


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.

Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Katie Elmore

Katie Elmore

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a licensed clinical social worker and substance use counselor with specialized training in perinatal mental health.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Danielle Sands

Danielle Sands

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


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.

Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Diabetes
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Chad Carson

Chad Carson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


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.

Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Elaine Jurkowski

Elaine Jurkowski

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe therapy works best when it honors the whole person - your story, your faith, your identity, your values, your worldview, and the way you make sense of life.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Octavia Torres

Octavia Torres

Therapist

Virtual • Marion, IL


“I'm not only a therapist with 5 years of experience working with young children from 5 to 10 but I am also a mother to 3 children.”
Depression, Anger management, Family issues, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Christian Brown

Christian Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and judgment-free environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kyrsten McCright

Kyrsten McCright

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Sometimes you can look like you're holding everything together while quietly feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or exhausted. You may spend so much energy taking care of work, family, or everyone around you that there's very little left for yourself. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone.

I work with adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, panic, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. My goal is to provide a warm, supportive space where you can slow down, better understand what's contributing to your stress, and build practical tools that help you feel calmer, more confident, and more connected to yourself.

Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rael Chebii

Rael Chebii

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is warm, supportive, and centered on making sure you feel heard, understood, and well cared for.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Faith Ogala

Faith Ogala

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“Faith is empathetic, knowledgeable, and patient. She takes the time to listen to her patients, so they feel heard and understood.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Shezelle McCaskill

Shezelle McCaskill

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My warm interactive style focuses on support. Clients will feel seen and heard throughout our journey.”
Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Rhoades

Nicole Rhoades

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I believe therapy is a safe space where clients feel heard and accepted for who they are. I approach clients with compassion, understanding, and without judgement. I recognize that everyone has unique experiences, needs, goals, and strengths. For me, building a genuine and trusting relationship is an important part of the therapeutic process. I want my clients to feel that they can be open and honest while knowing that I’m there to support them. I see therapy as a collaborative process, where we work together to identify goals, explore challenges, and find tools and strategies that can make life feel more manageable.

Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ruslana Menasce

Ruslana Menasce

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that therapy works best when clients feel comfortable being themselves, while also feeling supported and challenged.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Katelyn Adducci

Katelyn Adducci

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in working with empathetic, deeply feeling, & creative individuals who struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, and feeling overwhelmed by their emotions.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karla Crespo

Karla Crespo

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“As a Latina immigrant, I understand how family expectations, cultural messages, and being the first to navigate unfamiliar financial systems can shape your experiences.”
Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heather Shannon

Heather Shannon

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I use a combination of psychoeducation, mindfulness and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients make changes at the root level.”
Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacqueline Kircher

Jacqueline Kircher

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“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.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Katherine Ferrara

Katherine Ferrara

Therapist

Virtual • Peoria, IL


I have been in practice for 15 years

Use of efficacious techniques to help clients find the root cause of their problems

I believe in a slow therapeutic process which affords clients the ability to learn a healthy perspective about themselves, the world around them and significant relationships in their lives

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, OCD
Challenging, Direct, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Takisha Brooks

Takisha Brooks

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is warm, curious, and practical. I want to understand what is happening beneath the surface...”
Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Energetic, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Abi Frields

Abi Frields

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


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.

Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
RoShanda Jackson

RoShanda Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe it takes immense strength to say, "I need some help," and my goal is to ensure you never have to take those steps alone.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kristin Hitron

Kristin Hitron

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that the most important part of therapy is the alliance created between myself and my client as this alliance becomes the vehicle for change that I often get to witness.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susan Hughey-Rasler

Susan Hughey-Rasler

Therapist

Virtual • Greenville, IL


“My experience extends over thirty years in private practice, university, hospital, and in-patient settings.”
Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ethan Norwood

Ethan Norwood

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


You might be carrying things you have never said out loud, especially if you have spent your life feeling like you had to explain or defend who you are before anyone would really listen. I work with young adults and adolescents, particularly those from BIPOC backgrounds, who are looking for a space where they do not have to translate themselves first. My approach is warm and direct, and I bring cultural responsiveness and faith sensitivity into our work because I believe healing should honor all of who you are, not just the parts that are easiest to talk about.

Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jeanette Kuhns

Jeanette Kuhns

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“With a compassionate and gentle approach, I help you discover and develop a healthier relationship with internal parts of yourself...”
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Wei Hu

Dr. Wei Hu

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to help patients achieve meaningful symptom improvement, better quality of life, and lasting mental wellness.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Shoma Vyas

Shoma Vyas

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My passion is helping people overcome burnout, reconnect with themselves, strengthen their sense of identity and create lives that feel more fulfilling and aligned with their values.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Megan McGruder

Megan McGruder

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and EMDR-certified clinician with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Panic disorders, PTSD
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laterriea Martin

Laterriea Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is calm, direct, and collaborative. Years of crisis work alongside individuals, families, and community systems, including law enforcement, emergency responders, and advocacy programs, taught me how to stay steady when a situation feels...”
Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Emmanuel Ofori Danso

Dr. Emmanuel Ofori Danso

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“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."”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Hillary Vercosa-Kaufman

Hillary Vercosa-Kaufman

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a naturally warm, inquisitive, and creative person which you will experience within the therapy space.”
Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Lu

Christina Lu

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach to therapy is not "one size fits all". Every one is unique and I like to meet you where you are at.”
Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Diabetes, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Mary Mims

Mary Mims

Therapist

Virtual • Homewood, IL


“Therapy isn't just for surviving difficult times. It's for building the life you want while you're living it.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Mona Berman

Mona Berman

Therapist

Virtual • Northbrook, IL


Hello! I am a licensed clinical professional counselor that specializes in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders.. I have been in practice for almost 30 years. I also have a specialty in treating children and teens as well. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy with an emphasis on exposure and response prevention in working with these disorders. I have a firm and loving approach with my patients which helps push patients towards their goals

Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cathy Gail Santos

Cathy Gail Santos

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Lincolnshire, IL


“I provide compassionate, evidence-based care that's grounded in understanding the whole person, not just symptoms.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tashana Turner

Tashana Turner

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach to therapy is rooted in creating a supportive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe, heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful and lasting changes.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Crystal Williams

Crystal Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My clinical treatment approaches are collage of multiple treatment modalities such as Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)/compassion focused/ emotional focused/ psychodynamic therapy/solution focused/ and strength based...”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ana Vasquez Gomez

Ana Vasquez Gomez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“What makes my practice unique is the way I hold space for your full self—helping you see and embrace even the parts that feel difficult or shadowed, while discovering new and healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michele Shelly

Michele Shelly

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi my name is Michele and I have been in the social work field for almost 11 years. I have my Masters in Social Work from Lewis University. I am licensed in Illinois as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have certifications in treating Trauma, Shame Informed care and Anxiety disorders. I have a background in domestic violence and crisis intervention. I have worked at a Therapeutic day school and worked with adolescents who had an behavioral plan and/or a 504 plan or IEP. I have enjoyed working in Private Practice therapy for 7 years and working with many diverse populations and diagnoses. I also have worked in an Inpatient Behavioral Hospital doing individual therapy, case management, and facilitating family therapy sessions. Most recently I have been focusing on Trauma Informed care and specializing in anxiety orders. I work with primarily Military service members and their family members. Whether you are looking to manage big life stressors or small ones, low moods or regulate anxiety I am looking forward to helping you start this journey.

Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Lovett Olatunji

Dr. Lovett Olatunji

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate the emotional, psychological, and behavioral functioning of children, adolescents, and geriatric populations.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists who can help with anxiety and depression located within 20 miles of Plainfield, IL

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Plainfield, IL
There are over 59 therapists in Plainfield, IL accepting new patients.
59+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 92%Depression
  • 83%Stress management
  • 75%Relationship issues
  • 73%Family issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 97%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
  • 95%Cigna
  • 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 75%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 95%English
  • 7%Spanish
  • 5%Yoruba
  • 2%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 76%Woman
  • 24%Man
License types
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  • 46%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 29%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 12%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 8%Clinical Psychologist
  • 3%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
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  • 98%Individual therapy
  • 54%Family therapy
  • 27%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 20%Couples therapy

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