Licensed to practice in Illinois and accepts 28 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
Chelsie Scoggin-Chang
(she/her)
Clients say this provider is
About me
Finding a therapist can be an overwhelming task. Life can be full of complexities that can be difficult to navigate. Considering that you may be feeling sad or overwhelmed, I commend you for taking the brave first steps toward taking care of yourself. I believe in the value and worth of the person and that we all possess strengths to help us in the journey of life. If you have been feeling stuck, we can work together to uncover what is holding you back and help you to develop the tools that will move you forward. A key component to beginning this process is to find someone who can put you at ease. I have been told I am easy to talk to and make providing a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment a top priority. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CRADC) in the state of Illinois. I have been in the field for close to 20 years and have been in private practice for 10. I specialize in helping people recover from anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders. I utilize a collaborative, whole-person approach that values the relationship between therapist and client and sees the client as the expert. This is your story! I’m just walking through it with you, and I’m honored you chose me!
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session together we will begin to gather information: what is important to you to accomplish in your healing journey, how is your present struggle impacting your self-care behaviors (eating, sleeping, relationships, energy, etc), and an overview of any past or current trauma you may be experiencing. We will do two sessions to gather this information and have a conversation about the therapeutic goals and approximately how long it will take to complete these goals by the middle to end of our second intake session.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My authenticity and honesty are my greatest strengths as a clinician. What you see is what you get with me, and I am warm, empathetic, and compassionate. I am also one of the least judgmental people you will ever work with.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Populations I work best with include adolescents, young adults, adults, and older adults. My ideal client is motivated towards change and willing to do the work, even when the going gets tough. I enjoy working with clients who value a holistic approach to taking care of themselves. This may include doing yoga, working out, drinking plenty of water, eating healthy foods, a solid support system, and nurturing your spirituality, whatever you conceive that to be.
Specialties
Top specialties
Addiction
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Coping Skills
Depression
Family Conflict
LGBTQ
Men's Issues
Mood Disorders
Parenting
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Women's Issues
Identifies as
LGBTQ
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
Illinois
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
AvMed
Cash - $175 per session
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
UMR - Advocate Aurora Health
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I utilize CBT because it teaches us about the importance of what we think as contributing to how we feel and what we do in response. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has been heavily researched as an evidence-based treatment, meaning there is a large body of research that shows its efficacy.
Motivational Interviewing
I am trained in Motivational Interviewing techniques which help to highlight what the client expresses as important goals to work towards by highlighting what motivates the client. Motivational Interviewing is helpful because the client is the expert and the counselor helps to highlight key indicators towards positive, healthy changes.
Compassion Focused
So many of us hold beliefs centered around "I'm not good enough" or "I deserve bad things to happen to me." Past trauma and abuse can lead to a negative view of onself, and I work hard to live as compassionately as possible and teach my clients how to heal these wounds. Self-compassion is a useful skill that I am well versed in and helps to restore a sense of self-worth. I have utilized Compassion Focused treatment for over a decade and love getting to witness the transformation that begins to take place when a client heals their wounded parts and begins to live their truth and authenticity: that we are perfectly imperfect beings who deserve love and respect.
6 ratings with written reviews
June 19, 2026
She is so authentic, open-minded and humorous. She has years of experience and detail-oriented. She understands where I'm coming from and makes me feel comfortable and empowered. You could not ask for a better therapist.
Verified client, age 55-64
April 19, 2026
Chelsie is by far the most effective therapist I have encountered. She has helped me on many levels.
Verified client, age 65+
February 12, 2026
My first session with Chelsie was just what I needed. She is respectful and targeted my needs perfectly.