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Connect with experienced therapists throughout Illinois via Headway's network of 2,415 providers. Many offer free consultations and next-day availability, with sessions covered by major insurances like Aetna, Anthem, and United Healthcare—some patients pay as little as $0 per visit.

Kevin Nielsen

Kevin Nielsen

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is somatic and process-oriented, integrating EMDR with a focus on awareness of the body and nervous system.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Olivia Brooks

Olivia Brooks

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I use narrative and client-centered approach to provide what best meets the client's needs which may include but not limited to cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT), acceptance commitment therapy (ACT) and rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT).”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Gerardo Wence-Muñoz

Dr. Gerardo Wence-Muñoz

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My process utilizes a holistic, humanistic, and multidisciplinary approach to support your goals and healing.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Aaron Johnson

Aaron Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“I'm committed to creating a space where clients, especially Black men, boys, and families, feel seen, supported, and understood without judgment.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ana Drake

Ana Drake

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I work with the clients to navigate their difficulties through evidence-based approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, person-centered therapy, solution focus etc.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sadaka Whitehead-Smith

Sadaka Whitehead-Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am deeply passionate about supporting BIPOC women in navigating the unique, heavy burdens of carrying it all.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alex Kawliche

Alex Kawliche

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I bring diverse experiences from private practice and 10 years in substance abuse treatment, specializing in anxiety, depression, addiction, and life transitions.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kaitlan Johnson

Kaitlan Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I strive to create a nonjudgmental and affirming space where clients feel safe to grow, explore, and reclaim their sense of self.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jameeka Moore

Dr. Jameeka Moore

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“I use evidence based (supported by research) treatment approaches (CBT, ERP and ACT) while working with clients.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Shelley Hill

Shelley Hill

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I enjoy creating a calming, grounded, and dynamic environment where individuals can feel the emotional space, creativity, guidance to create healthy changes.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kaileen Gaumer

Kaileen Gaumer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sterling, IL


“I draw on strength-based and client-centered frameworks, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and other approaches tailored to the client's needs.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Amanda Noel

Amanda Noel

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“It is my goal for you to leave our session feeling heard, hopeful, and an excitement to experiment with new coping strategies.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Ryan Porter

Ryan Porter

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I aim to create a warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative space where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Taylore Mountain

Taylore Mountain

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am passionate about working with couples and individuals to improve communication, as I believe poor communication is often the root of many of our problems.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Lisa Koegler

Lisa Koegler

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I love helping my clients find fulfillment and trouble shoot issues in their family and romantic relationships.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 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
Almira Mogul

Almira Mogul

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“If you are navigating the heavy fog of depression, the constant hum of anxiety, or the echoes of past trauma, please know that you don't have to carry it alone.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Amira Farrag

Dr. Amira Farrag

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“I view therapy as a collaborative experience grounded in curiosity and authenticity. I tend to be a direct therapist.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Amy Skillings

Amy Skillings

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, and life transitions with compassion and clarity.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Dr. Dwuan Wilson

Dr. Dwuan Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Carterville, IL


“My goal is to help you leave each session with something you can actually use in your everyday life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
LaShawn Etheridge

LaShawn Etheridge

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a background working with children, families and people impacted by childhood, relational and systemic trauma. I believe the work that I get to do as a therapist is a calling from God (a path that I initially resisted, lol). I hope to offer you a safe holding space to unpack (in no particular order) the heavy and hard things that burden you; to help you manage the tension between the good and hard life that you have been given.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jermiah Jones

Jermiah Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“As a proud member of the BIPOC and LGBTQIA communities, I strive to create a warm, affirming space where you can feel seen, supported, and free to be yourself.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lisa Newgent

Lisa Newgent

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi and Welcome! I’m Lisa, and I’m so glad you’ve taken this next step on your wellness journey. Reaching out for support is often the hardest part, and I’m honored you’re here. My client's are often navigating things like depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and just big life stressors that leave us feeling lost and overwhelmed. I am also passionate about working with the perinatal population—whether you’re in the family planning stages, currently pregnant, or in the postpartum phase where you're surviving off of chaos and coffee (me too). Whatever season of life you're in, you don't have to endure it alone.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kathryn Scarmardo

Kathryn Scarmardo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Crystal Lake, IL


“First responders, military, and their families are also a population that I have passion for working with in therapy.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Hannah Schupbach

Hannah Schupbach

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“I work from a person-centered and relational approach. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship between my clients and myself is key for success.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stacey Wade

Stacey Wade

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia, and I’m passionate about supporting adults on their journey toward healing and well-being. With a master’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and over seven years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of helping individuals navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, and other life stressors.

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karen Olvera

Karen Olvera

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone and you don’t have to navigate it on your own. Life’s challenges can sometimes leave us feeling drained, anxious, or disconnected from ourselves and others. Therapy can be a space to slow down, reflect, and begin creating meaningful change. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience in hospitals, residential programs, community mental health, and private practice. I work with individuals navigating stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and concerns related to disordered eating, body image, or weight management.

Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sara Lytle

Sara Lytle

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to help my clients find meaning and hope amidst suffering; experience greater awareness and psychological flexibility; and live in alignment with their deepest values.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erin Matthews

Erin Matthews

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe the foundation of all successful therapy, counseling, coaching and mentoring is a warm and empathic relationship between therapist and client...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Jensema

Elizabeth Jensema

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I use a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach to empower clients with the tools they need to move forward in a positive direction.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Lyndsey Masters

Lyndsey Masters

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I provide an affirming, non-judgmental space specializing in trauma, kink, non-monogamy, neurodivergence, and queer issues.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Catherine Schloss

Catherine Schloss

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi! I’m Katie, and I’m a licensed psychotherapist helping people create a life they love. Before becoming a therapist, I worked in publishing at Penguin Random House and previously ran a jewelry line carried in over 250 stores nationwide. After earning my master’s from the Crown Family School of Social Work, I completed my clinical training at UChicago Medicine and LifePath Therapy Associates. Today, I use a combination of CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy to support C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, young professionals, writers, and anyone navigating uncertainty to create meaningful change.

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Maternal mental health, Men's issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Johanna Nauraine

Johanna Nauraine

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have a goal-oriented, results focused approach to working with clients. I often give homework assignments to be completed between sessions.”
Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Nancy Goodrich Mitts

Dr. Nancy Goodrich Mitts

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“I'm collaborative, reassuring, and down to earth as I empower you to unlearn messages and strategies that are no longer working for you.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andie Celerio

Andie Celerio

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“The most important thing clients take from a session with me is the feeling of being heard and understood.”
Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Trauma
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Julianne Clifton-Marquez

Julianne Clifton-Marquez

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“I truly believe that we all have the ability to break patterns, confront the things which are hurting us, and to live our lives with more grace, happiness, and ease.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Traynham Feragen

Amy Traynham Feragen

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I was born and raised in Montana and have a genuine passion for nature and the outdoors. I received my Bachelors in Psychology at Montana State University in 2001. I then pursued my Masters of Social Work degree and graduated in 2008 from the University of Montana. This graduate program had a focus on providing a social justice and integrated practitioner perspective. I have an eclectic style that can be tailored to each unique individual. My primary therapeutic methods include Mindfulness Based, Holistic, Exposure, Narrative, Cognitive and Behavioral, Strengths Based & Solution Focused Therapies. I provide a non-judgmental and compassionate environment that often helps people feel comfortable. A true passion of mine is structuring therapeutic activities for clients to express, process, increase self-awareness, and de-stress from life’s challenging and developmental experiences.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Ngiam

Jessica Ngiam

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Effective therapy involves more than symptom relief; it requires addressing the underlying causes of your suffering or unhappiness in order to create meaningful, lasting change.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Meredith Parker

Meredith Parker

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe you have the answers and there is nothing wrong with you. Sometimes we just need to feel seen and heard...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ashley Perini

Ashley Perini

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Warm, authentic, but direct. I have listed some of the theories I use to guide my clinical approach.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
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About our therapists serving Illinois

Number of therapists serving Illinois
There are over 2,417 therapists in Illinois accepting new patients.
2,417+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 93%Depression
  • 89%Stress management
  • 80%Relationship issues
  • 78%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 94%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
  • 90%Cigna
  • 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 67%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 7%Spanish
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%Urdu
  • 1%Polish
How they see their clients
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  • 87%Online only
  • 12%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 81%Woman
  • 18%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 50%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 35%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 6%Clinical Psychologist
  • 5%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 3%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 35%Family therapy
  • 25%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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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 Mental Health Therapist in Illinois

Searching for therapists in Illinois starts with finding the right clinical fit for your needs. Illinois has a wide range of therapists across urban and rural areas, so available specialties may vary by location. You might look for support with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, trauma, or major life changes. As you compare Illinois therapists, review each therapist’s listed specialties, therapy approach, and experience with concerns like yours. Some therapists may use approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing.

Practical fit matters, too. If you live in Chicago, Springfield, Peoria, or another part of Illinois, consider whether in-person or virtual sessions work better for your schedule and location. A therapist with evening virtual appointments may be a better match if travel time is hard to plan, while an office near home or work may matter more if you prefer in-person care. You can also narrow your search by appointment availability, whether a therapist is accepting new patients, whether they offer a free phone consultation, and how they describe their communication style. Reading therapist bios before booking can help you understand what sessions may be like.

The cost of Illinois therapy can vary, and using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you search for licensed therapists who are accepting new patients, verify your insurance, and see your estimated out-of-pocket cost before you book. Nationally, Headway works with over 100 insurance plans, and your exact coverage depends on your plan and location. You can browse therapists, review bios, compare availability, and book directly when you’re ready.

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