Michele Petersmark
About me
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I have over twenty seven years working in this field. I am based in Illinois. I enjoy working with adults struggling with depression, anxiety and life stressors. I am known for my compassionate and inquisitive nature. I welcome people from all walks of life. I am here for you. This will be a no judgement zone.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
During your first initial session, I want to get to know you better as a person. I try to provide a safe space for you to be your authentic self. Expect laughter and tears as we work together to build a trusting relationship. I am here for you. I am a great listener.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I provide a therapeutic environment where you will start to fill empowered. You will learn and develop skills to achieve your life goals.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Life is full of challenges. I am here to be that support for you. My goal is to provide you with a safe, non judgmental space where you can find your true potential and live a fulfilled life.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Women's Issues
Other specialties
ADHD
Bipolar Disorder
Coping Skills
Mood Disorders
Self Esteem
Identifies as
Black / African American
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
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
Amerihealth Administrators
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Cash - $120 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
UMR - Advocate Aurora Health
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use this method to help you reset or reframe negative thoughts
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
To help you to learn breathing techniques and ways to calm the mind by staying present in the here and now
Christian Counseling
Using faith based methods to help you with spiritual growth and development
Positive Psychology
We will focus on ways and methods to help you achieve a fulfilling life
1 rating with written reviews
October 23, 2025
Michele is amazing. She is very intelligent and very easy to talk to. She is very open minded and not judgemental. She is driven to help me find solutions and challenges me which is very much needed. She can even make me laugh too. I highly reccomend Michele!