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Connect with experienced therapists throughout Illinois via Headway's network of 2,679 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.

Catherine Von Ritter

Catherine Von Ritter

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My work is rooted in a deep respect for each person's lived experience and the belief that meaningful change grows from a supportive, attuned therapeutic relationship.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Martinez

Elizabeth Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I see therapy as a partnership—my role is to guide, support, and help clients build practical tools for lasting change.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Phylicia Noel

Phylicia Noel

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe in supporting them wherever they happen to be within their narrative, honoring their lived experiences, and providing a passionate space for growth.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dipa Patel

Dipa Patel

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Her focus is on helping clients embrace their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in the present moment, while also equipping them with effective coping skills to manage challenges.”
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Reginald Wince

Reginald Wince

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ron Henson

Ron Henson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Alton, IL


“Therapy with me is not about judgment or pretending you are broken. It is about understanding what is happening beneath the surface...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Clara Langrall

Clara Langrall

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am fiercely committed to providing compassionate care, working collaboratively with my clients to promote insight, connect with deep values, and prevail through hardship meaningfully.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Aminat Adebare

Aminat Adebare

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Des Plaines, IL


“I believe mental health is more than just a list of symptoms; it's about your environment, your history, and your goals.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Jerome Anderson

Dr. Jerome Anderson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I prioritize creating a professional, confidential environment where they feel respected, heard, and able to speak candidly.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Candace Chavers

Candace Chavers

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I aim to create a calm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their experiences and build insight, coping skills, and healthier boundaries.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Valentina Gasparro

Valentina Gasparro

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is eclectic and personable and i try to enpower my clients through mindfulness tactics, trauma focused care, meditative approaches , etc.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kimberly Brenner

Kimberly Brenner

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I coach and inspire couples to have a happier marriage. Overcome infidelity, conflict, and making the decision to stay or walk away.”
Family issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues
Direct, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jonathan Brown

Jonathan Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Olympia Fields, IL


Hello, I am Jonathan. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience. I am committed to creating therapeutic spaces for others to be able to trust and receive a positive experience out of therapy. I am from Chicago and love all sports teams. I love giving back to my community and also spending time doing things in life that matter the most. I am a three time graduate of the University of Illinois (Go Illini). I am a believer that WE will get through any challenges that you have by supporting you through during your journey and counseling for you to live life to the fullest capacity beyond your counseling journey.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Nicola Roache Ashley

Dr. Nicola Roache Ashley

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have specialty training in dialectical behavior therapy to teach patient skills to cope with stress, regulate emotions, and improve relationships with others.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Angela French

Angela French

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I bring years of experience supporting people through exactly these kinds of transitions, and I understand both the practical and emotional weight they carry.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jimmy Escobar

Jimmy Escobar

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Coming from a background in law enforcement, I tend to use police metaphors to help illustrate important points.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Mitsouko Chatelain

Mitsouko Chatelain

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is trauma-informed and holistic, combining evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, and Trauma-Focused CBT...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lori McAllister

Lori McAllister

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe clients already carry the resources they need for healing, and my role is to help them reconnect with those strengths.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Stress management
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Beverly Maier

Dr. Beverly Maier

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“I use different approaches which we will explore together what works for you. We may do breathing exercise, explore letting go, self-care or move to a new chapter depending what your goals are.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Paris Hardamon

Paris Hardamon

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I offer a reflective, nonjudgmental, inclusive space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hilda Ramos

Hilda Ramos

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is to help you not dwell in the past but to process it to the extent that it's impacting your present.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Mary Oneafolu

Mary Oneafolu

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Palatine, IL


“I work with the whole client, body, mind, and spirit, to facilitate change and achieve emotional balance and well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Katharine McCormick

Katharine McCormick

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“You don't have to perform wellness for me. You don't have to pretend you're okay. You get to bring all of you—messy, magnificent, uncertain, sacred.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittany Sims

Brittany Sims

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I work with individuals who may continue to feel gripped by grief, trapped by trauma, or down with depression.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Chevonne Toney

Chevonne Toney

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to have my clients develop a better quality of life through finding joy, decreasing stress and leave me feeling lighter.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Caroline Broom

Caroline Broom

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Sometimes talking about the past isn't enough—you want to stop feeling like it's still affecting your present.

Whether you're carrying the weight of a traumatic experience, feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or struggling with anxiety, overwhelming emotions, or painful memories, healing is possible.

I'm Caroline, a therapist who works exclusively with adults (18+) and has a special passion for helping clients heal from trauma using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. With a decade of clinical experience, I believe that while our past experiences shape us, they don't have to define our future. My goal is to create a supportive, compassionate space where you can process difficult experiences, build resilience, and move forward with greater confidence and peace.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicola Milton

Nicola Milton

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I'm described as warm, empathetic, and easily disarming. I believe in using strengths-based and solution-focused approaches to empower resilience.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Mary Creamer-Tate

Mary Creamer-Tate

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am empathetic and approachable. My goal is to support clients in a non-judgmental and relatable way as they reach their goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kim Mccoy

Kim Mccoy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I have over twenty years of experience working as a registered nurse in psychiatry and with clients with dual diagnoses.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rachel Cooper

Rachel Cooper

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in working with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, burnout, and complex PTSD.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Makeda Ray

Makeda Ray

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi, I'm Makeda (Kee)! I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, trauma, grief, and major life transitions. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns you want to change, struggling in your relationships, or simply looking for a better way forward, therapy can give you the space to understand what's going on and figure out what comes next.

With 7 years of experience, I bring a warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative approach to therapy. We'll look at what's contributing to the challenges you're facing, build on the strengths you already have, and develop practical ways to help you feel more confident, emotionally balanced, and connected to the life you want. My goal is for therapy to feel supportive and genuine while still helping you create meaningful change.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Brian Arterbridge

Brian Arterbridge

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is warm, open-minded, and collaborative. I believe each person brings unique experiences, strengths, and needs to therapy, so I tailor our work to you rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Andrea Robinson

Andrea Robinson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


When emotional challenges begin affecting your relationships, confidence, or daily life, it can be difficult to know where to start. You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, or the impact of difficult experiences. For children and adolescents, these struggles may show up through behavioral changes, emotional outbursts, school difficulties, or challenges connecting with others. Therapy offers a supportive space to better understand what is happening beneath the surface and begin creating meaningful change.

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jennifer Williamee

Jennifer Williamee

Therapist

Virtual • Batavia, IL


“I strive to cultivate a safe environment in which to explore vulnerabilities and expand upon natural strengths and resiliencies.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Phyllis Gould

Phyllis Gould

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“I have always been interested in clients' cultural backgrounds and am fluent in Spanish, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, French and German.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Edith Moran

Edith Moran

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal isn't to be the therapist who makes you feel managed. It's to be the one who helps you figure out what you actually want and feel genuinely capable of getting there.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Renee ST. Clair

Dr. Renee ST. Clair

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My therapy style is best described as honest and strategic in helping you discover the root of your problem...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Julia Rodin

Julia Rodin

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I see therapy as a collaborative process. You are the expert on your life, and I'm here to help guide and support you as you work toward feeling better.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Christopher Akel

Christopher Akel

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I believe that psychotherapy is a special kind of health care. It can help you better understand yourself and others, work with and expand limits in your life, and help you better cope with feelings and challenges. I use many strategies to surface and explore deeper motivations flowing beneath our experience, with a special emphasis on our emotions. I am an LCSW therapist with 3+ years of therapy in Illinois. I am a male and Arab-identifying former teacher, and I seek to build a relationship of safety and trust with each person I work with.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alison Pollack

Alison Pollack

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I mix traditional talk therapy with imagery and somatic awareness and tailor my interventions to meet you where you and your comfort is at.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Creative, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our therapists serving Illinois

Number of therapists serving Illinois
There are over 2,684 therapists in Illinois accepting new patients.
2,684+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 93%Depression
  • 89%Stress management
  • 79%Relationship issues
  • 78%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 94%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
  • 90%Cigna
  • 86%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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  • 88%Online only
  • 12%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 80%Woman
  • 19%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 50%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 34%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 5%Clinical Psychologist
  • 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 3%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 36%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 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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