Counselors Near Me Who Accept Blue Cross of Illinois Insurance

Patricia A McKenna

Psychologist, PhD

Verified

Clients often come to therapy with confusion, frustration, or shame about why they are experiencing the symptoms or problems that distress them. A very important part of psychotherapy is becoming more curious about thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that initially may seem to make no sense and have no useful purpose. When we come to appreciate that even distressing or self-destructive thoughts, feelings, or behaviors have important things to tell us, we can begin to experience empathy for ourselves, make sense of our distress, and turn toward making desired changes.

Lezley Bantolina

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

Verified

I enjoy working with patients who are open to actively taking charge of their present life changes that are deeply connected to old roots that need to be addressed. Also, I enjoy exploring the uniqueness of an individual through talk therapy .

Kristen Pierce

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Verified

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and hold my Professional Educator's License to be able to work as a School Social Worker. I have experience providing individual and group therapy in multiple settings including schools, inpatient behavioral health, and community mental health. Other services I have provided in these settings include crisis management, psychoeducation, evidence-based interventions and social skill building. I am also currently pursuing additional education and training to become a certified Dance and Movement Therapist.

Meredith Sonetz

Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCPC, MA, CADC

Verified

My mission is to help my clients create the life they have envisioned and desire. I explore the paths that have led them to this point in their life and have created this unique "self". The choices we make in every aspect of our life, including relationships and career has to do with our past experiences and encounters. I provide clinical transport services to individuals going into and coming out of treatment. In addition, I continue to see patients in my own private practice setting within the western suburbs of Chicago.

Gabrielle T. Abogado

Counselor, LCPC, NCC

Verified

I am here to support and promote mental health and healing the whole you by providing psychotherapy to you in a collaborative and therapeutic environment. When you are experiencing mental or emotional distress or personal difficulties I am here to help you overcome those challenges. As we build a strong therapeutic relationship I will help you learn how to manage and cope with emotional distress, trauma/PTSD, managing anxiety, anger management, self-image, depression, stress, LGBTQ+ issues, relationship problems, parenting issues, addiction, life changes, eating disorders, and/or crisis management.

Lisa Saunders

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

Verified

You are the expert of your life. Growth is a process and therapy is an opportunity to build on your strengths and to learn adaptive behaviors that will allow you to function and flourish within your environment.

Annette Spiezio

Counselor, MA, LCPC

Verified

Annette has been speaking, consulting and educating in the realms of Psychology for over 20 years. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC)). Annette holds two Master Degrees from Loyola University Chicago, in Pastoral Studies and Counseling. Annette is trained in the Enneagram System and in Internal Family Systems. She spent nine years in pastoral ministry in both parish and university settings, and has worked in the mental health field within community mental health, hospital and private practice settings for more than 25 years.

EmboldenYOU, LLC

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Verified

You're ready to heal whatever part of your life is ailing right now. The process of therapy allows you to not have to do it alone. To have guidance, validation, and accountability in your journey. Don't turn back now and return to the ailing, let today be the day that your life changes. We can't change our pasts, but we can change our paths and live happier and healthier lives. I strive to create a comfortable and safe environment for my clients so that they can access the vulnerable parts of themselves and grow into the versions of themselves they strive to be.

Sara Dittoe Barrett

Psychologist, PhD

Verified

I am the owner and director of Cognitive Behavioral Associates of Chicago, a small group psychotherapy practice in the Andersonville / Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago. We are a group of clinical and health psychologists, social workers, and therapists who specialize in anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, insomnia, stress, depression, creating healthy habits/lifestyle, and coping with chronic pain and other medical conditions. All of the therapists at CBA Chicago are passionate about providing evidence-based treatments. You can learn more about our work and treatment philosophy by visiting our website.

Laura Kamptner

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA LPC

Verified

Sometimes life is more difficult than we imagine. Anxiety, depression, relational struggles, trauma, losing a job or a loved one can cause us to become stuck. Engaging in a therapeutic relationship can be a vital step toward healing. I have a heart for walking with people in all walks of their journey and especially those navigating a life crisis. I work with adults, couples and adolescents.

Megan Herrington

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC

Verified

Hello Dear! Do you need a breath of fresh air and optimism and magic? I'm bringing that energy to you. Therapy with me is creative, fun, spontaneous, magical, and full of light. My joy and child-like enthusiasm is absolutely contagious. I want to remind you that you DESERVE to be happy even in the midst of all the bleakness you see around you. It's your birthright! I'm here, following my true self, serving as a reminder to you that you can do the same. Let's see what happens when you start focusing on the parts of your life that are flowing easily and make you feel happy and full of life. The rest takes care of itself!

Carly Wolfram

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA

Verified

Being in the present, being aware of your surroundings and of yourself, is essential to grow, learn, and heal from trauma and dissociative disorders. As you are in the present moment, the past is behind you and the future is ahead of you. It is important to be present because trauma, stress, illness, and dissociative issues keep us from feeling aware and whole. Therapy is an important space to explore many aspects within an individual's life. As a trained EMDR, IFS, CBT, and DBT therapist, I hope to foster a comfortable, open-minded, trusting, and understanding environment to explore and process fragmented pieces of the self.

Mechell Bridges

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, CMHC

Verified

After working in IT for years, it is my passion for understanding and helping others that led me back to my true calling. Through my journey, I have learned the importance of mental health. Striving to de-stigmatize mental health and counseling, I work from trauma-informed and anti- oppressive frameworks. I am eager to help you believe in your own value, uplift your mental health, and navigate the important relationships in your life. In an increasingly challenging society, through a pandemic and global strife; I am here to hold hope that a better you also means a better world.

Alice Robles-Shanahan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW

Verified

Alice Robles-Shanahan is a psychotherapist and co-founder of Cor- Counseling Chicago whose interests include anxiety, mood disorders, grief, trauma recovery, cultural identity, family/interpersonal conflict and life transitions. Alice established her therapeutic approach through her experience in providing long-term and short-term individual, group and family therapy to adolescents and adults through distinct phases of life. This approach is built on the premise that the relationship between client and therapist is crucial to the work. Alice provides a safe environment through empathic communication to meet the unique needs of each client.

KG Wellness LLC

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CDVP

Verified

There are times in our lives where we feel like everything we've experienced comes back. You held it together for your family, friends and job but you're tired. You find yourself coming in and out of depression, having hard time in relationships and just don't feel like yourself. Allow help. Show up with your pieces and we will work together to piece them back.

Nikki Burk

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

Verified

It is my belief that all too often in life, we are dealt situations and circumstances we don't prepare for. We might feel as though we have no support or the proper care we deserve. I feel that therapy can be beneficial in ways that help us understand ourselves in a more positive and healthy way. I encourage putting our mental and physical well-being first, so that we are able to confront the challenges of everyday a little bit easier. I enjoy helping others find strength within themselves, and using this to lead a productive and beneficial lifestyle.

Rob Gellman, MS, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Verified

-Individual, Couple, & Family Therapy. Trained at the University of Rochester School of Medicine, Kansas State University's School of Family Studies, and The University of Chicago School of Medicine, Clinic Founder Rob Gellman has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 14 years, and was a professor at Adler University from 2008-2011. He is a regularly invited speaker with local mental health agencies and national conferences. A recognized expert on families coping with chronic illness, infidelity, and the training of therapists and physicians, Rob's clinical practice is diverse, helping adults, children, couples and families on the path to wellness. ***Specializing in Anxiety Disorders, Stress Management, Relationship Distress, Infidelity, Sex Therapy, Young Couples, Depression, Child Behavior Concerns, Chronic Illness, Grief and Loss, Family Conflict, and Lifecycle Transitions.

Sally Secker

Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC

Verified

I am a professional counselor in Algonquin, IL. I have experience in working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. I am passionate about helping others navigate difficult times in their lives, and I love to come alongside people to encourage and empower them. I specialize in treating issues such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, trauma, and grief and loss. I love working with teens and young adults, as well as families, adults, and anyone facing new life transitions or a difficult season.

Petya Randelova

Psychologist, PsyD

Verified

My work focuses on our relationship and skills-building to provide relief for the symptoms that brought you into treatment in the first place while also exploring the powerful impact of early life experiences on the way you view the world and yourself in the present. I believe that the relationship developed between us provides the foundation on which to build insight and self-awareness to help you make the changes necessary to reach your unique potential and create the life you want to live. I approach therapy as a collaborative journey that asks both of us to bring our expertise into the room and use it to reach your goals!

Mandala Counseling & Psychological

Psychologist, PhD, LCPC

Verified

Starting therapy is a very personal decision and connecting with your therapist is the cornerstone to the work you will engage in. Mandala Counseling and Psychological Services is a group practice of independent clinicians in Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago. Each clinician works with individuals, ranging from adolescents to adults. Clinicians at Mandala are adaptive in style of psychotherapy to meet the varying needs of clients. Clinicians are comfortable utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing skills and other evidence-based therapeutic orientations.

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BlueCross BlueShield Therapists

BlueCross BlueShield insurance provides coverage for behavioral health services in Illinois. BCBS HMO-style plans cover in-network providers while PPO plans provide a benefit that can be applied to either in-network or out-of-network providers. Blue Cross Blue Shield may not require a referral from your primary care practitioner for covered behavioral health services.

Some BCBS Therapists in Illinois only have room for a few insurance slots in their schedule, so it's important to confirm in-network availability when you book your first appointment.

Blue Cross Blue Shield companies are independently owned and community-based healthcare insurers. BCBS is the largest health insurer in the US, covering 110 million members in 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Nationwide, more than 1.7 million health care providers contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies.

Here's a link to more information on how insurance works to cover behavioral health benefits.

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Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/illinois?category=bluecross-and-blueshield

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