Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 45 insurances. Specializes in ADHD, First Responders/Healthcare Workers, Serious Mental Illness and 10 more.
Anthony Brooks
(he/him)
I am a third-generation social services professional. Helping others isn’t just what I do; it’s what I know. It’s my passion. With nearly 20 years in the field, I bring a wide range of experience that has shaped me into a well-rounded practitioner. I have worked with the Department of Corrections and DCFS, and I have experience in both high-acuity inpatient settings and intensive outpatient therapy. I am experienced in working with complex family and relationship dynamics and provide affirming, LGBTQ+-friendly care.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, we start with a brief introduction. I then give clients the opportunity to ask any questions they may have. From there, we complete a mental health assessment to identify the areas they would like to focus on in therapy. I always let clients know that if they feel I am not a good fit, I encourage them to say so. The most important thing is that they find a therapist they feel comfortable working with.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I tend to be very direct with clients. I’ve found this approach helps cut through the “noise” that can sometimes get in the way of meaningful progress. Sessions often include a good amount of laughter, and many clients have shared that our work together feels more like a conversation than a traditional therapy session.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I love helping people reconnect with their own inner strength. Many people already have the tools they need to reach their goals. They just have trouble accessing them at times. That’s where I step in. I’m also intentional about making mental health services more accessible to men and people of color, two groups that are still underrepresented in mental health spaces.
Specialties
Top specialties
ADHD
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
Serious Mental Illness
Other specialties
Anxiety
Autism
Career Counseling
Coping Skills
Crisis Intervention
LGBTQ
Military/Veterans
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorders
Self Esteem
I identify as
Black / African American
Man
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
Illinois
Missouri
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Cash - $125 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
UMR - Advocate Aurora Health
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Eclectic
I have almost 20 years in the field, this lets me pull from numerous treatment methods. Whatever is best for the situation.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have found that often times people get discouraged thinking they have to make huge changes in their lives. With CBT, we find that small "tweaks" here and there, to how we think about situations can have a tremendous impact.
Adlerian
I believe it is important to help people see things as they really are, not as they want them to be. Often times we believe our perception defines reality, but that is not always the case.
10 ratings with written reviews
June 9, 2026
I just want to say that Mr Brooks is a very intelligent and open minded individual who will listen and also give you questions about yourself and assist in getting a solution rather than stay stuck on your issues. I would like to thank Mr Brooks for helping me this far.
Verified client, age 55-64
March 9, 2026
Looking back, I spent my entire 2025 "in therapy". Anthony has helped me identify behaviors within myself/others effectively allowing more thoughtful feelings/responses vs living through emotions/traumas in real time. Anthony's morales align with mine making self-divulsion quite easy. He helps off-set my femininity by presenting a soft masculine energy, effectively allowing me to understand my husband better. Anthony's name has become a staple in our home - I'm so grateful for him.
Verified client, age 45-54
February 18, 2026
I was preferred by my Pastor who highly recommend me to Mr. Brooks so far I found him to be very Direct and Authentic and very very real.