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286 therapists in Illinois accepting OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

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Paige T. Christian, LCSW

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LCSW
11 years of experience
Virtual
If you’re a woman who is looking to connect with a kind, compassionate, and authentic counselor who will listen and journey alongside you, to provide meaningful support, healing, and skills/resources needed for genuine change and improvement with your mental health and wellbeing, I can promise to provide that kind of therapy. I specialize in women’s issues, trauma recovery, general anxiety and depression, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, postpartum recovery, maternal mental health and attachment parenting.

Next available: Dec 14

Amanda Potter LCSW

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LCSW
7 years of experience
Virtual
I spent 2 years working in crisis intervention. While meeting clients in the community I realized how important being part of a person’s follow up/ recovery was for me. This brought me to my 7 years as a therapist. A large portion of my focus has been personality disorders and professional burnout. Self-expression and mindfulness are two important components of DBT therapy. I believe in the importance of these practices in daily life. . Schedule your introductory message and we can begin our work today. I look forward to meeting you.

Next available: Dec 18

John Michael Walsh

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LCPC
24 years of experience
Virtual
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor and have twenty-four years of experience working with adults, children, and families. I enjoy helping others who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addictions, trauma, and other difficult transitions and situations. I greatly enjoy my work and the people I serve. My relationship with clients comes first, I work to make sure my clients feel valued, appreciated, and comfortable enough to work on the difficult things we may discuss. It is my hope you will find in me, a therapist who is genuine, sincere, and authentic. While I will offer a few different angles to view from (Choice Theory, REBT, DBT, Mindfulness) you are in control of our shared experience. I will also mention that I tend to keep things Solutions-Focused. A Solutions-Focused approach. Identifying the problem(s) is important. I prefer to build on your strengths and help you to do more of what you truly want to do.

Next available: Dec 15

Douglas McCullough

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LCPC
6 years of experience
Virtual
Welcome! I'm Douglas and I would appreciate the opportunity to help you get on track and stay on track. You want to be heard. You want to be understood. You want to be respected. You want someone on your side to help you in your life journey. You are always my priority. Research tells us that the top predictor of excellent clinical outcomes is therapeutic rapport. That means that a great clinical relationship with your therapist is more important than any particular treatment theory. I have experience with adult clients across a wide range of racial, ethnic, gender and socioeconomic spectrums, and have demonstrated the ability to make every client feel heard and understood on their terms. Mixing evidence-based methods and humor, we will address your priorities in a manner to help you make progress and help you to enjoy the journey. In my practice, we fight. I want to help you become a mental health warrior.

Next available: Dec 16

Wild Hope Counseling

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LCPC
12 years of experience
Virtual
I love working with my clients in a collaborative therapeutic relationship built upon trauma-informed care. I believe that safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment are the bedrock to build a strong therapeutic rapport. I do my best to show up for my clients in a non-judgmental and compassionate way to help them identify, explore, and take valued action toward their own healing and well-being. I love what I do!

Next available: Dec 12

Megan Fletcher

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LCSW
7 years of experience
Intelligent
Empowering
Holistic
Virtual
Hello, my name is Megan Fletcher, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am passionate about assisting my clients through life transitions and improving their quality of life for increased growth and self-discovery. I am passionate about working with clients through life transitions and career transitions and pursuing the journey of self-discovery and purpose in life. I take a person-centered approach to my therapy, meaning assisting you as a partner in identifying and exploring what you want according to your likes, dislikes, and needs in therapy. I take a holistic approach to therapy utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, Accelerated Resolution Therapy for relief from anxiety, periods of sadness, and stress. I am here to help you make measurable, achievable, positive, and specific goals to support your day-to-day and overall improving your mental and emotional well-being. I have 16y of experience in the health and fitness industry, my journey to becoming a therapist was focused on treating the person with a whole health model approach. This includes the 8 dimensions of wellness. Our first session is a time for us to get to know each other, gather information to set goals and objectives, and plan for your therapy experiences.

Next available: Dec 13

Chandra Dockery

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LCPC
24 years of experience
Authentic
Virtual
Seasoned, compassionate, and dedicated professional equipped with broad based experience in counseling, case management, and psychotherapy. Offer exemplary case management skills along with expertise in diagnosis and treatment of emotional disturbances and mental health disorders. Demonstrate effectiveness in working with multidisciplinary teams and other health professionals, including social workers, psychologists, therapists, and student interns. Possess articulate communication skills in English. It is my experience that my clients know themselves better than anyone. They are their own (and my) best resource when it comes to treatment. I see therapy as a joint venture where our knowledge and skills are combined to create solutions. A good therapeutic relationship includes trust, authenticity, freedom and positive outcomes.

Next available: Dec 16

Jennifer Martin Rieck

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LCPC
5 years of experience
Intelligent
Challenging
Authentic
Virtual
Hi, I am Jenn, and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Telemental Health Provider, and the owner of Epijennetics Counseling and Consulting in Libertyville, Illinois. Epijennetics Counseling is located just outside of downtown Libertyville off of Milwaukee Avenue in Forum Square. You can read more about my work and practice at www.epijennetics.com. As a therapist, I hold the belief that we cannot fully understand mental health without first understanding the impact of our stories, our relationships, and our beliefs about ourselves, others, and the world. I am passionate about helping clients increase their self-awareness of these things so that they are more in touch with their feelings, needs, and desires, and are more equipped with the knowledge and tools to create the life that they want. By utilizing assessments such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to better understand personality and the Young Schema Assessment to explore harmful thoughts and beliefs that came from previous experiences and messages received during childhood years, I help clients discover hidden obstacles that keep them from having the life they dream of. I have found that when we put in the work to make sense of ourselves and our stories, we not only heal and grow ourselves but also develop more compassion and increased understanding of others. Often this growth and healing process lessens mental health symptoms such as anxiety and depression and improves overall quality of life, as well as relationship quality. If you are interested in doing some exploring, I would love to hear from you! (Please note that I am not offering Couple's Therapy or Family Therapy through Grow Therapy. If you are interested in these services please reach out directly through www.epijennetics.com.

Next available: Dec 12

Skip Dettman

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LCSW
22 years of experience
Virtual
I have been a clinician for approximately 20 years, I love what I do and have a passion for assisting people with addressing issues and bettering lives. I have 2 specialties in Forensices and Addictions, I am certified in clincial hypnotherapy and finishing my certification in EMDR, all of which I am able to do as through telehealth. I previous experience in family therapy and couples counseling. I look forward to building our theraputic relationship.

Next available: Dec 13

Tanisia Crowder

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LCSW
12 years of experience
Virtual
Bottling up or stuffing down emotions can be overwhelming to teen girls and women, especially in today’s social climate. The people that you love the most are not always equipped to support you in ways that you need and deserve. The social stigma that most people have about therapy can deter you from seeking the help that you need and deserve.

Next available: Dec 12

Dr. Erica Kapalamula, PhD, LCPC (IL), LMHC (IN)

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LCPC
10 years of experience
Intelligent
Challenging
Empowering
Virtual
So you survived a pandemic, losses and uncertainty? Resilience is within you. My name is Dr. Erica, I am a psychotherapist and professor in the Chicago and Northwest Indiana area. I believe that we all possess abilities within us that can help us overcome the most difficult of times. Let us work together to use that same resilience to overcome other life stressors, be it anxiety, depression or relationship problems. I provide virtual sessions that allow you to sit in the comfort of your home while we explore possibilities to relieving the stress or discomfort you are experiencing. Empathy, openness and being nonjudgmental are some things that I hold dear to my practice. If you are tired of struggling in silence and feel like enough is enough, reach out today and let us work together to find possible solutions to the problem.

Next available: Dec 14

Brandy Kelley

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LCPC
7 years of experience
Open-minded
Solution oriented
Humorous
Virtual
I strive to create meaningful and lasting, positive changes unique to you. My approach to therapy is a mixture between humorous and energetic, and empathetic and warm. I will always aim to create a safe space where you will feel heard, you can be your authentic self, and you will never be judged. I have a special interest in women's issues, trauma, and anxiety. As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, I strive to incorporate a safe and comfortable environment while utilizing effective and evidence-based tools. This will help you leave sessions with more tools to manage your symptoms, while also feeling heard and empowered. After having a personally hard postpartum journey, I have much interest and passion in perinatal care developed as well. To all the struggling mamas, I am here, you are not alone! I’m in the process of getting certified with perinatal care for even more effective therapy targeting these very necessary and important needs. I am a wife, mama, and fitness lover. I love being around positive people/energy and always seeking ways to better myself. I am obsessed with coffee, nature, and reality tv. I look forward to working with you! Email me personally with any questions: brandykelleylcpc@gmail.com.

Next available: Dec 18

Deborah Danner

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LCPC
5 years of experience
Virtual
Going through tough experiences is hard enough. Going through tough experiences while feeling alone and unconnected can be even more daunting. I take a person-focused approach, where you are the expert in your life. I integrate play with the therapeutic alliance while treating several disorders including depression and anxiety, and trauma-related disorders. Walk through this tough journey with someone on your team, you don't have to do this alone.

Next available: Dec 12

Jessica B

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LCPC
12 years of experience
Authentic
Solution oriented
Virtual
Hello! I’m Jessica, a licensed therapist! I have been in the behavioral health field since 2011 and have been licensed as a therapist since 2015. I have extensive experience in treating trauma, co-occurring disorders, as well as, various mental health and substance use disorders. I’m trained in EMDR which is a specialized approach to address trauma. I believe in a very person center approach, meaning you’re in the drivers seat and I’m the passenger helping guide you. I will meet you where your at and assist in being very goal oriented and structured in the approach. I value giving and receiving feedback to ensure the therapeutic relationship is strong! If you’re ready to identify and focus in on specific areas of your life you’d like to see change, I’m here to help you on your journey.

Next available: Dec 13

Christina Pizarro

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LCSW
6 years of experience
Virtual
As you embark on your journey, therapy can provide a safe and supportive space to explore, understand and challenge life experiences that shape our identities and perceptions of the world. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 6 years of experience providing therapy and other clinical services to individuals struggling with severe mental illness and addiction, I approach therapy from a holistic and multicultural perspective. As a Mexican and Filipino American woman, I draw on my personal experiences to better understand how cultural factors influence our perceptions of ourselves and the world around us. My goal is to build a respectful and collaborative partnership with my clients to support them on their journey towards healing and self-discovery. I firmly believe in addressing presenting issues by understanding the whole person, rather than just focusing on the problem. Using a strengths-based approach, along with evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and psychodynamic approaches, I work with my clients to identify thought patterns, regulate emotions, and build self-awareness to foster healing and self-compassion. I earned my Master of Social Work degree with a concentration in Mental Health from the Jane Addams College of Social Work, and have worked in a variety of settings, including residential care for addiction, outpatient addiction treatment facilities, and community mental health care. My diverse experiences and training have enabled me to build a creative work space that centers the person as a whole, providing a healing space where individuals can feel heard, honored, and understood.

Next available: Dec 15

Lisa Bicket

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LCSW
21 years of experience
Virtual
I am a social worker with over 20 years of experience working with clients from infants (support to parents) to geriatrics. I believe that our thoughts are powerful to change our behavior. We often have been taught to "just change our behavior" and then we get down on ourselves when we can't. But if we work on changing our thoughts then we have much more success in changing our behavior. This can be very helpful for individuals with anxiety, depression, grief, personality challenges, trauma, couples, etc.

Next available: Dec 13

Karyn Lockerman-Elliott

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LCPC
15 years of experience
Virtual
It takes a great deal of courage to admit that you feel different, that you are experiencing feelings of depression or anxiety, or you just feel off and would like to talk to someone who is trained and licensed to help you. College, family, relationships, and life and career goals are difficult no matter what stage of life you are in and sometimes it helps to talk to a professional who can teach you skills to manage your emotions or can listen to you without judgment. I am a licensed therapist who has been practicing for more than 15 years. I work with individuals, families, and couples. I have 57 hours post masters in gender studies and think that everyone has the right to live a life that they love and to be successful in their goals while navigating their place in this chaotic world we live in.

Next available: Dec 13

erica brown

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LCSW
5 years of experience
Virtual
Hello, I’m erica! Whether we find ourselves at our stressed out breaking point, ready to process old wounds, or simply seeking to understand ourselves more deeply in order to build a life that we desire, each of us needs a place to lay down our stressors and talk out the problems that we face that feels safe, warm, and non-judgmental. For many of us, one of those places is with a trusted therapist. It can feel daunting to explore the idea of starting therapy; and yet, to even be sifting through therapists online shows already a level of hope, care for, and dedication to yourself and your wellbeing - what a meaningful moment! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Illinois, and earned my master’s degree in clinical social work from The University of Chicago. In my years of practice I have worked with adults who are struggling with the pressures of the world and the pain or trauma they have endured, are processing current or upcoming moments or seasons of change, and are overall seeking to find their own healing, hope, and beliefs. Most often my clients are looking to address anxiety and depression, trauma, perinatal mental health, self image and confidence, education and career direction and development, sexuality and sexual or gender identity, and cultural experience and identity. Regardless of what specifically you are seeking and carrying, I am honored to be invited to walk alongside you on your unique journey of healing and discovery. I seek to always offer warmth and a gentle and empathetic presence where you can feel free to explore whatever is on your mind or in your heart and know that it will be met not with judgment, but rather with compassion and care.

Next available: Dec 12

Josette Shine

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LCPC
6 years of experience
Warm
Authentic
Intelligent
Virtual
Ever since we have embarked on our journey through life, we may have had the opportunity to experience love, kindness, joy, or passion—but we may have also experienced pain, discomfort, anger, betrayal, tragedy, or grief. During the moments you’ve experienced the latter it’s very possible the events that took place have been frozen in your mind, making it impossible to forget or process. This may have left you feeling depressed, anxious, mistrusting, stagnant, or even scared. Please do not feel hopeless in your efforts to “fix” yourself. You are not broken or damaged. My goal as your therapist would be to support and empower you on your journey so you can develop a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you. As a trauma-informed therapist I place an emphasis on EMDR therapy but still hold an eclectic approach because your situation is unique. I am a holistic and culturally sensitive clinician who places a huge importance on building a trusting relationship with you to promote comfortability and security. I am not here to rush you through your process because it can take some time before you feel comfortable sharing. I have experience working with individuals who have trauma, depression, mood disorders, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and life transitioning issues. I am also a Reiki Practitioner and offer distance healing. Together we can explore and understand the reasoning being prominent issues while working towards healing and resolution. I would be honored to assist you on your journey through life.

Next available: Dec 13

Walter Carlson

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LCPC
24 years of experience
Solution oriented
Authentic
Virtual
Hello, my name is Walter. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois. I work with men and women who are struggling with addiction issues, anxiety and depression, and related trauma. I also focus on helping couples work through relationship issues. I have worked in the addiction and mental health field for over 25 years helping people who genuinely want to help themselves. I have a strong faith-based and 12-step recovery background both professionally and personally. If you are wanting to get better and looking for insight and tools to do that, I can help. I focus on the premise that changing the way you think can lead to better emotional health and better choices in your behaviors. If you are seeking solutions to your problems and know that the only thing you can ultimately change is yourself, we can find a way of getting there together.

Next available: Dec 15

Gina Gaston PhD,LCSW

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LCSW
20 years of experience
Virtual
Hi I’m Gina! Do you know that everyone feels overwhelmed from time to time? Balancing the demands of life, family, and work can be challenging. I have PhD and MSW from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I am a highly trained therapist with experience helping people recover and achieve their personal and professional goals. My approach is filtered through a culturally diverse lens that views all clients as having the ability to work through challenges. Sometimes all you need is a little help to move forward. Building upon your strengths and past coping mechanisms will help you develop better ways of managing stress and conflict. There are many interventions such as journaling, meditation, cognitive behavioral, family systems and solution focused therapy that can be used to tackle the issues affecting your emotional wellbeing. I know that seeking therapy can feel scary, but you are making the right decision. Contact me today so we can discuss how therapy can help you.

Next available: Dec 17

Shanetra Fowler, LCSW, LSOTP, LCDC-I, CCTP

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LCSW
10 years of experience
Virtual
We all encounter different challenges and stressors throughout the course of our lives. Sometimes those challenges and stressors can be overwhelming and exhausting to tackle solo. I believe that sometimes we aren’t sure what we even need but are certain that something needs to or could be different in our life. I naturally work from a strengths-based and client-centered perspective and feel that collaboration and rapport are key components in the therapeutic process. My goal is to help you heal and flourish in your life. I take a compassionate, client-centered approach that is empathetic and non-judgmental and helps my clients to feel both supported and encouraged in the changes they strive to make in their lives. We will work together to accomplish your therapy goals and to give you tools to help empower you to navigate and manage challenges and opportunities.

Next available: Dec 12

Renee Reggans

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LCPC
6 years of experience
Virtual
Are you feeling overwhelmed, have relationship issues or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help. Hello, my name is Renee and I am a dedicated and compassionate psychotherapist who focuses on anxiety, depression, communication, and self-confidence issues. Seeking therapy can feel scary but I would like to reassure you you're making the right decision. You deserve a space where you feel safe to heal and grow. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the hangups and habits holding you back. With experience in the field, I have had the privilege of helping numerous individuals navigate through their emotional struggles and achieve emotional well-being. My approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and a genuine desire to see my clients flourish. Let's work together! I strongly believe in the transformative power of therapy and am committed to helping you find the inner strength and resilience necessary to overcome your challenges. Together, we will embark on a journey towards personal growth and emotional well-being. Remember, seeking help is a courageous step, and I am here to support you every step of the way.

Next available: Dec 13

Ashley Perini

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LCPC
5 years of experience
Virtual
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois and a Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) in Tennessee. I am an Army Veteran and I specialize in trauma and grief. I have experience treating many other mental health issues including: bipolar disorder, OCD, depression (postpartum and clinical), anxiety, personality disorders, chronic illness, domestic violence and life transitions.

Next available: Dec 15

Karen Hill-Davis

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LCSW
20 years of experience
Virtual
My name is Karen Hill-Davis. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and families cope with a variety of challenges that life has presented them with. Through the therapeutic relationship, l will help you recognize your strengths so you can become empowered to effect positive change in your life. My desire has always been to help others to help themselves. To assist others in recognizing their strengths and to encourage them to create solutions to problems that have been obstacles in their lives.

Next available: Dec 15

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