Licensed to practice in Illinois and accepts 45 insurances. Specializes in Depression, Grief, Older Adults and 5 more.
Daphne J. Martin
(she/her)
I'm Daph, a bilingual psychotherapist (I speak English and Spanish) who was born and raised in Chicago. I work with adults ages 25 and up. I incorporate CBT (cognitive based therapy) into my sessions as I help clients to process and reflect upon their life journey. My goal is always to provide each client with coping mechanisms to navigate life's challenges.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
The first session can be awkward, right? Trust me, it'll be ok. I'll spend time gathering information about your background (place of birth, family, etc), ask what you'd like to accomplish in therapy and ask if you've ever been in therapy before. Think of it as a informal conversation. The best part is that you can share as much or as little as you would like :)
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I'm an empathic listener, a transparent therapist and will hold you accountable for taking control of your life.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Ideally, I'd work with someone who is committed, open and willing to engage in therapy who speak either English or Spanish.
Specialties
Top specialties
Depression
Grief
Older Adults
Other specialties
Anxiety
Career Counseling
Coping Skills
Domestic Violence
Family Conflict
I identify as
Black / African American
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
Illinois
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 - $95 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
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
"Change your thoughts. Change your life." This quote speaks to the importance of CBT and as a clinician, I aim to help clients navigate through their life journey by equipping them with appropriate coping mechanisms to transform the way that they view themselves and the world around them.
5 ratings with written reviews
May 20, 2026
Daphne puts me at ease immediately. She makes me feel comfortable, she listens, she discusses, offers suggestions, and shows that she genuinely cares about what I have to say. And, more importantly, how I feel. There is no need for me to hold back my thoughts or words. I know she won't laugh and if she doesn't fully understand she will patiently encourage me to explain further. Daphne is just what the doctor ordered.
Verified client, age 65+
November 27, 2025
Daphne is so authentic, intelligent , honest and empowering. She is very solution oriented and cares about my growth and development as a human being.. I feel understood and valued.
Verified client, age 65+
October 16, 2025
Daphne is honest , caring, intelligent and listens well. She encourages me to be my genuine self and helps me problem solve in a way that best meets my needs.