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Connect with experienced therapists throughout Illinois via Headway's network of 2,411 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.

Sandra Estimable

Sandra Estimable

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have over 10 years of experience working with populations of all kinds providing vocational, spiritual, CBT/DBT, and motivational interviewing counseling.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Tiffany Bellamy

Dr. Tiffany Bellamy

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“She believes in the power of collaboration and tailors her treatment to meet each client's unique needs and goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Matthew Bell

Matthew Bell

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“My experience includes work with intimacy, sexual identity, and relationship dynamics, as well as supporting LGBTQIA+ clients.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Joshua Lund

Joshua Lund

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I encourage clients to view things with different perspectives to find new ways to approach themselves and their relationships.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Challenging, Direct, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dane Davlantis

Dane Davlantis

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that you are the expert of your own life. My role is to provide an empathetic space for you to observe your mental, emotional and behavioral health patterns, and to provide tools and strategies for coping with life's challenges.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Ana Sikula

Ana Sikula

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I bring a holistic perspective to therapy, understanding that each person's experience is unique and multifaceted.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jordee Yanez

Jordee Yanez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I don't believe in "cold," clinical therapy. I believe in genuine human connection, deep empathy, and moving at the speed of your comfort.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Zehr

Jennifer Zehr

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that therapy is a relationship between the client and therapist, and that our therapeutic connection is most powerful in supporting your comfort to share your feelings, thoughts and experiences.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Joetta Little

Dr. Joetta Little

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Chicago, IL


Healing the mind starts with being truly heard. I’m Dr. Joetta Little, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who helps adults navigate a wide range of mental health challenges—from anxiety, depression, and trauma to mood, thought, and personality disorders. My approach combines evidence-based treatment with empathy and collaboration, creating a safe space where every story matters. Whether you’re seeking stability, clarity, or peace, we’ll work together to uncover what wellness looks like for you.✨ Your healing starts here—with care that sees the whole person, not just the diagnosis.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Shabana Sheikh

Shabana Sheikh

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I see the therapeutic relationship as a meaningful source of healing and focus on creating a client-centered environment that feels safe, collaborative, and free of judgment.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jenna Zimmerman

Jenna Zimmerman

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in working with neurodivergent youth, including individuals with autism, ADHD, learning differences, and social-emotional challenges...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Durrell Sheppard

Durrell Sheppard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Oak Park, IL


“I prioritize helping clients identify personalized treatment goals and supporting them in understanding their emotions, relationships, behaviors, and thoughts.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Direct
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Gaelle Vernet

Gaelle Vernet

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I work from a collaborative, strength-based approach, using modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness therapy, positive psychology, & reality therapy.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Emily Cassidy

Emily Cassidy

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My philosophy stems from meeting my clients where they are at; I want to collaborate with you to ensure your goals are met in a way that makes sense to you.”
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Panic disorders, Physical health issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jennifer Brau

Jennifer Brau

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Each session we spend together may have a different focus but my intention is for you to feel heard and understood every time we meet.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Laureca Schofield

Laureca Schofield

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“During my over 8 years at Orchard Place, I treated children ranging in age from 10 to 18 years old and their families.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jordan Dobrowski

Jordan Dobrowski

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Jordan is LGBTQ-affirming and has experience working with individuals from a variety of cultural and spiritual backgrounds. Her clinical interests include individual, partner, and family therapy; treatment-resistant depression; sexual and gender identity development; trauma recovery; relief from codependency; immigration; and chronic illness resilience.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Kathleen Monroe

Kathleen Monroe

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and evidence-based, tailoring treatment to each client's unique strengths, goals, and experiences.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Tiffany Evans

Tiffany Evans

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach integrates psychodynamic psychotherapy with other modalities, in which I've been trained, depending on the needs of the client.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Stress management
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marianne Lopez

Marianne Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is warm, direct, and just a little bit sassy. I'm not much for sitting around nodding and saying "mm-hmm" for fifty minutes.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Monique Survive & Thrive Counseling, Inc.

Monique Survive & Thrive Counseling, Inc.

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is warm and questioning, helping clients connect all the information for themselves and then develop a plan...”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Anastasia McCargo

Anastasia McCargo

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I work from a person-centered, solution focused approach, intent on meeting my clients where they are with compassion, curiosity, and creativity.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zoe Stalets

Zoe Stalets

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lincoln, IL


“As a Certified Child Adolescent Trauma professional, I utilize a trauma informed and strengths based approach in every session.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nicole Boehne

Nicole Boehne

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Trying to find a therapist can be overwhelming. You may be wondering will this person get me? Will they understand what I'm going through? I'm here to help you find relief and make this process easy. Depressed, Anxious, Hoping for a Stronger Relationship? Let's get unstuck! I'll work with you to identify and remove the obstacles you have been facing. Through our discussions you'll increase self awareness and learn to act with more intention in your daily life.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Devika Morrison

Devika Morrison

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I am passionate about mental health and a strong advocate for fair and equal access to treatment/care for my patients.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Soo Jin Han

Dr. Soo Jin Han

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I offer a warm, structured, and supportive space where we can slow things down, make sense of what is happening, and work toward feeling more grounded, connected, and confident in your daily life and relationships.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
JoDana Varilek

JoDana Varilek

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach to counseling is that it's a learning process where respect and trust are built to develop a partnership between the therapist and client.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lizette Solis

Lizette Solis

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


Hi! I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in helping high-achieving professionals and women navigate anxiety, burnout, trauma, and major life transitions. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or burned out despite your success, you’re not alone and you don’t have to navigate it on your own.

With a Doctorate in Organizational Psychology, I bring a unique lens to therapy that integrates both personal and professional well-being. With leadership experience across corporate and nonprofit settings, I understand the pressures of high-demand environments and the impact they can have on mental health. I support clients facing career stress, leadership demands, and complex life transitions, including fertility journeys, pregnancy, and early parenting.

My approach is trauma-informed, holistic, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I work with individuals who are used to “holding it all together” but are ready for a space where they can slow down, process deeply, and reconnect with themselves in a meaningful way.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kimberly Hinzy

Kimberly Hinzy

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I strive to create a space of warmth, trust, and compassion, where authenticity is valued and embraced.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Amelia Swanson

Dr. Amelia Swanson

Psychologist

Virtual • Skokie, IL


I have a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Miami, completed my internship at Yale School of Medicine and my fellowship at CHA/Harvard Medical School. I have worked as faculty at UMASS and Northwestern Schools of Medicine. I have specialized training in health psychology including cancer, autoimmune disease, GI disease, infertility, third party reproduction, pregnancy loss, peripartum mental health, adjustment to parenting. I help with anxiety, depression, ADHD and burnout.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Renata Drukh

Renata Drukh

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Solution-focused therapy that gets to the heart of what you need—whether it's improving communication skills, rebuilding trust, or reigniting intimacy.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Family issues, Relationship issues
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Christine Ruiz

Christine Ruiz

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have a passion for helping individuals and families by aspiring hope in each person to reach their full potential...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Chad Drake

Dr. Chad Drake

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


I personally know what it is like to struggle with anxiety and despair. I also know what it is like to go to therapy and to get little benefit from it. Many years ago, my emotional life changed dramatically when I stumbled onto resources that addressed my actual needs, and subsequently I devoted myself to a career promoting better mental health practices than I was taught when I was young.

Simply put, I teach people six interrelated psychological skills that you can use to transform your life. If all you want to do is explore the past, I'm not your best option - I focus on the past only enough to get us moving toward the future you want. I love to help people develop psychological superpowers that they can use to get the life they always hoped for, starting from where they are now and moving forward into a future they find worthwhile.

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD, Stress management
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Kizawanda Olowe

Dr. Kizawanda Olowe

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe in providing a safe space for clients to be vulnerable and explore solutions to complex concerns and issues.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jen Medina

Jen Medina

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have over 15 years experience facilitating healing for a variety of disruptions in life including anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, caregiver stress, adjustment to illness, life transitions, and trauma.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Hsiang-Hua Wang

Hsiang-Hua Wang

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I work with high-functioning adults who look like they're managing life well on the outside but feel anxious, burned out, or emotionally drained inside.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kari Regan

Kari Regan

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that anxiety is highly treatable, and many people experience significant relief once they understand what's happening and learn practical skills they can use every day.”
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Danica Stull

Danica Stull

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am straight-forward and focus on tangible recommendations. I view the client as the expert in their own life, and together we focus on acceptance, reality, and progress.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Michele Koenes

Michele Koenes

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have specialized training and experience in anxiety management, processing trauma and in coping with grief and loss.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Rachel Nelms

Dr. Rachel Nelms

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My practice is unique because of the combination of talk therapy with art therapy that helps to express emotions that sometimes there simply are not words for.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, PTSD
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 11 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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Find the right therapist for you

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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