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Top therapists in Chicago, IL accepting new patients

Michelle Roberson

Michelle Roberson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My practice focus areas include substance abuse, phase-of-life issues, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, addiction, mindfulness, and self-improvement opportunities.”

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

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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

Ramona Gulley

Ramona Gulley

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I utilize a very compassionate, client centered approach to therapy. The focus is on life experiences and how they impact our body, minds, emotions, behaviors and beliefs.”

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

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ryan Schiller

Ryan Schiller

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have been working in the field since 2012...I wanted to make sure that by time I was independently practicing as a therapist that I would have experienced working with individuals from various stages of life.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension,

Toyia Miller-Peters

Toyia Miller-Peters

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to provide a culturally sensitive space for clients to process emotions, identify ways to handle triggering situations, develop coping skills and healthy boundaries.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Holistic, Participatory

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dona Clair

Dona Clair

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I truly believe that you are the expert in your life! I see myself as a partner and support, encouraging you to achieve your goals.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Providence Health Plan

Diana Martel

Diana Martel

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My mission is to work collaboratively with clients to achieve therapeutic goals and overall well-being.”

Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tenisia Adams

Tenisia Adams

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Working with me, you can expect a personable and warm experience that also values accountability and self reflection.”

Anxiety, Depression, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues,

Affirming, Direct, Humorous

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daniaja Davis- Chambers

Daniaja Davis- Chambers

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am passionate about providing high quality therapeutic care to those who have experienced chronic, complex trauma and are now wanting to break the cycle and heal.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Creative, Direct, Humorous

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

Cyndi Peters

Cyndi Peters

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I'm goal-oriented in my approach and encourage those that I work with to write a few goals to guide our work together.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Family Issues, Relationship Issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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

Dacia Franks Thurman

Dacia Franks Thurman

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“As a clinician, I believe in meeting clients where they are because there is no one-size-fits-all approach.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Direct, Empowering, Warm

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

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,

Anita Johnson

Anita Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Anita understands that the decision to seek counseling can be a difficult one; so, she is patient and trustworthy.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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

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,

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,

Hailey Ramseyer

Hailey Ramseyer

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Witnessing clients embrace positive transformations through vulnerability and seeking the help they need brings me immense joy.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

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

Anna Finkelshtein

Anna Finkelshtein

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am described by clients and colleagues as direct, active in session and give lots of feedback, and I place an emphasis on challenging my clients to achieve their goals.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gail Farrell

Gail Farrell

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced trauma.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD,

Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Richard McCoy

Richard McCoy

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe clients find greater success in therapy when they are provided "tools" to help manage their presenting issues.”

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

Challenging, Humorous, Participatory

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

Desiree Daniel

Desiree Daniel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“My approach is holistic, direct, and individualized to each client's needs. I combine evidence-based medication management with supportive and insight-oriented care...”

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

Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

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

Anthony Hughes

Anthony Hughes

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I relate to your struggle, having personally overcome trauma and discovered ways to make ADHD work for me.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

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

Leora Golan

Leora Golan

Therapist

Virtual • Forked River, IL


“Leora is committed to providing compassionate and personalized care that empowers clients at every stage of their journey.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+,

Creative, Empowering, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
LaShan Archie

LaShan Archie

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


As a licensed therapist with over three decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My practice centers on helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, family dynamics, grief, and significant life transitions. I have worked with a vast population: healthcare, residential, mental health and the unhoused.

“Only those who sow seeds of change can hope to grow and reap a harvest.”

-Andrea Goeglein

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory

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

Carla Pate-Dohrman

Carla Pate-Dohrman

Therapist

Virtual • St. Charles, IL


“I enjoy working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, relationship issues, emotion expression, and other life challenges.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michaela Kozlik

Michaela Kozlik

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I became a therapist because I know what it's like to go through seasons of change, loss, trauma, and uncertainty...”

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health,

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

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

Dr. Dwuan Wilson

Dr. Dwuan Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, 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,

Creative, Direct, Open-minded

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

Dr. Val Rosenberg

Dr. Val Rosenberg

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


If you’ve been feeling anxious, down, overwhelmed by stress, or stuck in a hard transition, you’re not alone. I work with people 16 and up who want support around anxiety, depression, life stressors, and eating disorders. My goal is to help you feel understood while we work toward steady, meaningful change together.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders,

Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

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

Tiffany Shanks

Tiffany Shanks

Therapist

Virtual • Woodland Hills, IL


“My hope is for you to experience mental and emotional wellness by prioritizing your mental health and wellbeing and I'm here to assist and support you along the way.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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

Shaniqua Blackman

Shaniqua Blackman

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can be honest, understood, and accepted without judgment.”

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

Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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

Maria Chybicki

Maria Chybicki

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to assist you to develop your personal strengths and supports as to enhance your quality of life.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Direct, Empowering, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Oluwadamilola Monehin

Oluwadamilola Monehin

Therapist

Virtual • Orland Park, IL


“I am passionate about working with individuals who struggle with trauma, mood disorders, grief/loss, infertility, co-occuring disorders, personality disorders and relationship issues.”

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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

Dominique Jackson

Dominique Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“After session, you can expect to continue to reflect on things with an empowerment in knowing you can find peace in it.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+,

Affirming, Empowering, Humorous

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

Josette Shine

Josette Shine

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a holistic and culturally sensitive therapist with over seven years of experience specializing in trauma-informed care.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kemisha Swan

Kemisha Swan

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I aim to help you not only reduce distress but also reconnect with your strengths, deepen self‐understanding, and move toward a more empowered and grounded version of yourself.”

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

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

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

Andrea Jacobson

Andrea Jacobson

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“I prioritize building a strong therapeutic relationship that prioritizes safety, warmth, and acceptance in session.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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

Leonard Schmelkin

Leonard Schmelkin

Therapist

Virtual • Norfolk, IL


Len Schmelkin is a LICSW who specializes in treating anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, in adults and families. Len completed his graduate training at the University of Wisconsin. He is completing his certicated in family therapy at the Intensive Family Therapy Program in Boston.

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented

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

Natasha Schmitt-Robinson

Natasha Schmitt-Robinson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I take pride with taking the time to get to know my clients on an individual level in order for each person to feel heard, understood and supported.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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,

Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

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

Nicole Potter

Nicole Potter

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have a wide variety of experience working with clients with anxiety, depression, personality disorders, self-harm/ suicidal ideation, substance/ alcohol use, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, developmental disabilities, and more.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

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

Shaneil Vance

Shaneil Vance

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I am a Clinical therapist with extensive experience providing mental health services in telehealth settings. My background includes working with a diverse range of clients ensuring personalized and effective care tailored to your needs.

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nelson Tamala

Nelson Tamala

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe in a holistic approach to mental health. I take the time to understand how your lifestyle, environment, and daily stressors affect your overall well-being, so we can create a plan that treats the whole person, not just the symptoms.”

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

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

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

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