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Top therapists in Illinois accepting new patients

Joan Ajide

Joan Ajide

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Vernon Hills, IL


“I hold a dual board certification with American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a family nurse practitioner and a psychiatric nurse practitioner.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Lynsey Steiner

Lynsey Steiner

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I have been a therapist for over 20 years and have expertise in depression and anxiety, grief, relationship issues, life transitions, women's issues, and problematic anger. Although I work with people of all faiths and backgrounds, I also enjoy providing faith-based counseling to Christian clients to support them spiritually in treatment. I earned my BA in psychology from Butler University and my MA in Clinical Psychology from Trinity International University. I am curious and teachable, willing to learn from observation and from others. I am a wife, daughter, sister, and mom of three ranging from elementary school to adulthood, with disabilities and chronic illness. I love spending time with my family, good coffee, and taking a walk with a good friend.

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jana Davis

Jana Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Clients can expect different perspectives, ways to reduce (or sometimes clear) painful past experiences...”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+,

Creative, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Jeridith Lord

Jeridith Lord

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hey there. My name is Dr. Lord, but feel free to call me Jeridith. I am a behaviorally based clinical counselor, which means we are really going to focus on the behaviors that are keeping you in an unhappy place and how to change them. I specialize in working with survivors or trauma, individuals working through addiction, and military families.

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Najila Harris

Najila Harris

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I strive to provide an affirming, nonjudgmental space where clients from diverse backgrounds and identities feel safe, understood, and supported.”

Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues,

Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Annie Duranowski

Annie Duranowski

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I utilize a creative approach to therapy to support mental health recovery that feels safe and positive for you while embracing traditional modalities like CBT, DBT, ACT and expressive therapies.”

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues,

Creative, Empowering, Humorous

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Joan Fadonugbo-Kuton

Joan Fadonugbo-Kuton

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“I am dedicated to reducing the stigma surrounding mental health issues and actively promoting awareness in this area.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Dr. Ashley Tropet

Dr. Ashley Tropet

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

7124 Windsor Lake Parkway, Loves Park, IL

“Therapy with me is a collaborative, nonjudgmental journey. I'm not here to tell you what to do—I'm here to walk beside you as you discover your own answers and grow into the person you were always meant to be.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Da Som (DS) Seo

Da Som (DS) Seo

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that growth is always possible.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD,

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Emily Blue

Emily Blue

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Life can be overwhelming, and sometimes we need a place where we can be completely honest without feeling judged. I'm an LCSW who takes a relaxed, collaborative, and practical approach to therapy. I especially enjoy working with women navigating anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationships, self-esteem, and the many pressures that can come with being a woman today.

As a half-Japanese woman, I also understand that identity can be complicated. Culture, family expectations, race, relationships, and the different parts of who we are can sometimes be difficult to reconcile. I welcome conversations about cultural and racial identity, belonging, family dynamics, and the experience of navigating multiple cultures.

I have a particular interest in working with women, women Veterans, women experiencing infertility or fertility-related stress, and Asian Americans navigating identity, culture, family expectations, or belonging. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, recognize your strengths, and find realistic ways to move forward.

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Seth Gruenwald

Seth Gruenwald

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is direct and collaborative, with a practical focus. I draw primarily on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), along with CBT, attachment theory, and mindfulness-based practices...”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Johanna Nauraine

Johanna Nauraine

Therapist

Virtual • Zeeland, IL


“I have a goal-oriented, results focused approach to working with clients. I often give homework assignments to be completed between sessions.”

Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Trauma,

Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois insurance

Barbara Laidlaw

Barbara Laidlaw

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

4933 Benchmark Centre Drive, Swansea, IL

“I'm a trauma-informed therapist with 13 years of experience, including 11 years supporting prison and parole populations as they rebuild safety, stability, and self-trust.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Affirming, Participatory, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Christine Bayer

Christine Bayer

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is warm, grounded, and trauma-informed, blending practical tools with deeper healing work.”

Anxiety, Trauma, Women's Issues

Direct, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Dr. Jhonatan Marte

Dr. Jhonatan Marte

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Illinois


“I seek to create a therapeutic space where you can feel safe asking questions and sharing openly without fear of judgement.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Family Issues,

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Megan Prior

Megan Prior

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My therapy approach is supportive, engaging and compassionate. I modify my theoretical orientations specifically to fit each of my clients...”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Dr. Shengtian Wu

Dr. Shengtian Wu

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“I'm not here to rush you or hand you generic advice — I'm here to actually listen, ask good questions, and help you build tools that fit your real life.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Bradley DuBois

Bradley DuBois

Therapist

Virtual • Austin, IL


I'm Brad and I'm a therapist in North Austin who specializes in treating PTSD, depression, and anxiety. My style has been described as compassionate, mindful, and relational. My primary modality is Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), a structured intervention which treats PTSD by challenging unproductive beliefs generated by the traumatic event.

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Direct, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Ascension,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tai Lee

Tai Lee

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I became a therapist because I know what it's like to grow up feeling alone and scared... to live with the fear that it could all slip away at any moment.”

Anxiety, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Michelle Jones

Michelle Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to create an environment that is welcoming and warm, one that is communicative and nonjudgemental.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss,

Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Stacey Wright

Stacey Wright

Therapist

Virtual • Racine, IL


Finding light in the darkest moments, and hope when it feels lost. For 25 years, Stacey has helped people rewrite their stories, move through pain, and reclaim their sense of self. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, Stacey specializes in guiding individuals and couples through depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, life transitions, relationship and family strain and even moments of deep hopelessness. Outside the therapy room, you’ll find her thrifting for hidden gems, traveling, cheering on her favorite sport teams or playing games—because joy and play are powerful parts of healing, too.

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Creative, Energetic, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Megan Szudarski

Megan Szudarski

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


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With almost a decade of experience working as a therapist, I have supported and worked with a diverse population of children, adolescents, adults, and couples through a variety of life challenges. My clinical interests include working with adults to maneuver life challenges around identity and narrative work, role exploration, attachment, and understanding complexities around family dynamics as an adult, all through a relational lens. I became a therapist because I truly believe in the importance of self-discovery and growth and I enjoy collaboratively working with clients to support, encourage, and acquire skills to better manage and understand their stressors, allowing them to feel more empowered and in control of their life.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cindy Travnicek

Cindy Travnicek

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“We'll identify the patterns getting in your way and work on practical strategies you can use outside of therapy.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Ashley Wilkinson

Ashley Wilkinson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

1280 Iroquois Avenue, Naperville, IL

“I believe therapy should feel like a safe place to land, where you feel understood, supported, and not alone.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Energetic, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Jennifer Nazlian

Jennifer Nazlian

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I've been a social worker for nearly 30 years, working everywhere from the emergency department to my current work in hospice and end-of-life care.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Megan Matas

Megan Matas

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe some of the best therapeutic work happens when you feel comfortable enough to show up exactly as you are - messy thoughts, complicated emotions, bad days, dark humor and all.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Kenisha Davis

Kenisha Davis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person

16266 Prince Drive, South Holland, IL

“I look beyond symptoms to understand the full picture, including your emotional health, physical health, lifestyle, relationships, stressors, and personal goals.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders,

Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare,

John Kleber

John Kleber

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I work a lot with men who aren't sure therapy is for them, adults dealing with OCD and intrusive thoughts, and people navigating narcissism and difficult relationships.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Veronica Arnold

Veronica Arnold

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Therapy should be a comfortable place to talk about uncomfortable things-and not feel judged or misunderstood.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Reylla Santos

Dr. Reylla Santos

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“I have been working with marginalized populations and people struggling with addictions for over a decade.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Direct, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daniel Atkins

Daniel Atkins

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“He works with trauma conditioning in all forms and offers a safe, compassionate space to explore your issues and uncover the roots of your distress.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Creative, Energetic, Holistic

Accepts Aetna insurance

Dr. Jason Baksas

Dr. Jason Baksas

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a background in nursing leadership and healthcare operations. After serving as a Chief Nursing Officer, I chose to transition into psychiatric care because I wanted to work more directly with individuals and families. I recently completed my PMHNP training and bring experience supporting people across the lifespan, from children through older adults. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and addiction.

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Energetic, Inquisitive, Participatory

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Ronald Sumpter

Ronald Sumpter

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and understood while we work together to identify what is getting in the way and create practical steps toward change!”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Rachel Mitchell

Rachel Mitchell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

600 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake, IL

“I enjoy bringing authenticity, humor, and a little quirkiness to sessions, which helps break down barriers and makes it easier to connect.”

Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues

Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

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.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

KC Caldwell

KC Caldwell

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is personable, solution-focused, and holistic. Together, we'll create space to process your experiences, develop practical tools, and help you move forward feeling lighter and more empowered.”

Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Trauma,

Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Thomas Cicero

Thomas Cicero

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Feeling stuck can be so frustrating. Where do we go when our usual coping skills stop working?

Having been on both sides of this question, I deeply understand the struggle on both a personal and professional level. I believe that's where therapy can really help to remove some road-blocks. It's not a cure-all, but it can certainly help build momentum.

By using more imaginative approaches to therapy in addition to cognitive approaches, I believe that roadblocks can be moved and deeper, holistic healing is possible.

I look forward to hearing and helping you move forward in your story.

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Direct, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Hannah Mosher

Hannah Mosher

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe therapy should be a space where you feel genuinely heard, respected, and accepted for who you are.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Energetic, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

Matt Lehman

Matt Lehman

Therapist

Virtual • Lakewood, IL


“I help you understand your feelings and develop practical tools to manage stress and emotional challenges.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tim Cullitan

Tim Cullitan

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to clarify values and guide purposeful action, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)... and psychodynamic and existential therapies to explore deeper patterns.”

Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction

Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna,

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