Online therapy in Illinois

Explore online therapists and medication management providers in Illinois. Compare their approach and availability, then contact providers directly.
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Looking for online therapy in Illinois? This page is here to help you find therapists who are licensed in Illinois and offer care through telehealth. Online therapy can make it easier to compare options across Chicago, the suburbs, college towns, and smaller communities throughout the state, so you can focus on fit instead of choosing only from providers nearby. You can narrow your search with filters for specialty, therapy modality, language, age group, insurance, and whether you are looking for therapy, medication management, or both. That makes it easier to find someone who matches your needs, schedule, and budget.

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Rachel Rosales

Padera Therapy & Wellness

LPC, EMDR, MA

Licensed In:
Illinois, Wyoming
“I enjoy working with trauma and complex trauma survivors, neurodiverse clients, and clients with psychotic disorders. I am committed to providing person-centered, diversity-affirming care where clients feel safe, supported, and empowered to explore their experiences. My passion lies in helping individuals heal from trauma, complex trauma, and intergenerational trauma, reclaiming their voice and building the life they want to live.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Autism · Bipolar Disorder · Chronic Pain and Illness · Depression · Divorce · Immigrant & Refugee Mental Health · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Personality Disorders · Phobias · Psychosis · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Substance Use · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD
Susan Ninos

Health and Healing Therapy

LPC

Licensed In:
Illinois
“I specialize in helping adults manage anxiety, depression, and overwhelm using various CBT and ACT interventions. Together, we'll build your emotional regulation, strengthen your coping skills, and create clarity about your values. and goals. We can reduce your distress and increase your resilience, so you can move forward with confidence and purpose.”
Services:
Group Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Burnout · Chronic Pain and Illness · Depression · Grief · Life Transitions · Relationship Issues · Women’s Mental Health
Dr. Shelley Sommerfeldt

Loving Roots Project

Licensed Psychologist

Licensed In:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“I work with adults and couples who are feeling stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed, or uncertain how to move forward. Many of my clients are navigating relationship challenges, communication difficulties, life transitions, anxiety, stress, self-esteem concerns, or the emotional impact of past experiences. Some individuals come to therapy feeling frustrated by repeating the same patterns in their relationships, while others seek greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, or a stronger sense of purpose. Whether you are struggling individually or as a couple, I provide a supportive space where you can gain a deeper understanding of yourself, achieve clarity, and create meaningful change.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · Anger Management · Anxiety · Attachment · Codependency · Depression · Grief · Infidelity / Affair Recovery · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Substance Use · Women’s Mental Health
Carly Tocco

Slate Psychology

PhD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“I test/diagnose patients with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder to provide accurate cognitive profiles, diagnoses and treatment recommendations. I also provide therapy to those with neurodivergence who want to learn executive functioning and social skills while also learning how their neurodivergence may impact their mood and daily functioning. I adapt evidence-based protocols (e.g., CBT, DBT, ACT, MI) to become neurodivergent friendly and spend much time incorporating family members and also treating family members of a neurodivergent person to provide psychoeducation and guidance and help patients reduce masking and camouflaging. I also LOVE to work with patients going through the transition from high school to college. Developmentally this period of time is so vulnerable and I ensure patients have mood support, ADHD accommodations/skills, and coping skills for adjustment.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Autism · Depression · Educational and Learning Disabilities · Life Transitions · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem
Judy Thomas

Free Minds Counseling

LCSW

Licensed In:
Illinois, Wisconsin
“You may have spent years feeling like everyone else got an instruction manual you never received. Maybe you've been diagnosed with ADHD or AuDHD recently and are trying to make sense of a lifetime of struggles, strengths, and misunderstandings. You may be noticing burnout, loss of skills, difficulty focusing, emotional overwhelm, anxiety, depression, or a growing sense that the strategies that once worked no longer do. Many of my clients are thoughtful, capable adults who feel stuck despite their best efforts. They may be navigating career changes, relationship challenges, parenting, aging, health concerns, or other major life transitions while trying to understand their neurodivergent brain. Together, we work to reduce overwhelm, build practical systems, strengthen emotional regulation, and create a life that feels sustainable and authentic.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Life Transitions · Menopause & Perimenopause · Women’s Mental Health
Ashley Claiborne

Dr. Ashley Cares

PsyD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“Empowering you to find a healthy balance! Are you the go-to person that everyone turns to with their problems? It's great to be relied on, but sometimes it can feel like a lot, right? If you are an overachiever juggling a lot on your plate and feeling the weight of anxiety, depression, or work stress, you're not alone. Here, you will find a safe and confidential space to unpack those heavy feelings with someone who gets it. Let's work together to ease that burden and find some balance in your life. Ready to take that first step towards feeling better? Let's chat.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
Mary Kate Beckmen

Beckmen Behavioral Health

LCSW, CCTP

Licensed In:
Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Texas
“Therapy for teens, college students, & young adults navigating anxiety, trauma, adoption, attachment wounds, & the pressure to keep it all together. Life can be exhausting and therapy shouldn’t feel like one more place where you have to perform. From the outside, it might look like you’re handling things just fine. Internally, you may feel anxious, disconnected, overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or unsure why certain situations and relationships hit so hard. You do not have to be in crisis to start therapy. You just have to want things to stop feeling so heavy. Together, we’ll sort through the noise: what’s stressing you out, what’s weighing on you, what’s getting in your way, and what might actually help. You might not know exactly what you need yet, and that’s okay. We’ll figure it out together. Whether you’re burned out, overthinking everything, reacting more strongly than you want”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Adoption · Anxiety · Attachment · Gender Identity · Life Transitions · Panic · Relationship Issues · Sexual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD
Dr. Sara Frye

Frye Psychological Services

PhD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“Frye Psychological Services is a neurodiversity-affirming practice that provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for children and adults (including adults being diagnosed for the first time). Our evaluations provide a comprehensive look at an individual’s neurocognitive profile, as well as their social-emotional and behavioral functioning. This information is used to help clarify diagnoses, identify areas for growth, and provide personalized recommendations to help neurodivergent individuals overcome barriers and thrive at school, work, and in their daily life.”
Services:
Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
ADHD · Autism · Educational and Learning Disabilities
Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“I work with high achieving teens and adults who want to uncouple their feelings of worthiness from how much they accomplish. I specialize in working with medical professionals and students at college preparatory boarding schools.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Dr. Bethany Friedman

BraveFull Psychology

PSYD, CEDS

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“Do thoughts about food, your body, or your worth consume you, leaving you exhausted and uncertain about what comes next? Are you just trying to stay afloat while everyone else seems to have it figured out? Are your emotions so intense that it feels like you might burst from the pain, and you feel desperate for a way out, or do you work hard to keep them locked up tightly? Do you hold on to old experiences or painful memories that make you feel stuck, even when you want to move forward? If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. With expert support, you can recover from eating disorders, anxiety, depression, self-harm, and trauma.”
Services:
Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Body Dysmorphia · Depression · Eating Disorders · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD
Nicole Morgan

Commonwealth Clinical Services LLP.

Clinical Psychologist

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“Military, First Responder, Dispatch/Communication, EMDR, Trauma, High Performers, Medical,”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Sex Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Burnout · Chronic Pain and Illness · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Gender Identity · Grief · Men’s Mental Health · Perfectionism · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Archie Iyer

Chicago Talk Therapy

LCSW

Licensed In:
Illinois
“I provide services for children aged 5 and older, adolescents, and adults I utilize an integrated approach that considers your unique needs, contexts, and goals. Drawing from evidence-based modalities including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS), we will build practical coping skills, increase psychological flexibility,”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anger Management · Anxiety · Autism · Behavioral Issues · Codependency · Depression · Domestic Abuse · Grief · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health

Finding online care in Illinois

Online therapy can make life a little easier in Illinois for many practical, everyday reasons. You may live in a part of Chicago or the suburbs where a short appointment still means traffic, parking, and extra time out of your day. Or you may be in a smaller city or downstate area where the right specialty is harder to find close to home. Telehealth gives you more room to choose based on what actually matters to you, like a therapist who understands trauma, works with teens, offers evening sessions, speaks your language, or takes your insurance. Illinois public programs also use telepsychiatry to reach children and teens in communities with limited access to psychiatrists, which reflects a challenge many families already know well. Online care can also help you stay consistent when winter weather, school schedules, work hours, or caregiving responsibilities make in-person visits harder to keep. As you compare providers, think about fit, availability, payment options, and privacy at home. You can use the resources below to verify licenses or find added support if needed.

Online therapy in Illinois: common questions

How do I use this page to find the right fit for online therapy in Illinois?

Start with what you want help with most, then narrow from there. You can filter by specialty, therapy modality, language, age group, insurance, and whether you want a therapist, medication management, or both. After that, read a few profiles closely. Look for experience with the concerns you want to work on, the kind of therapy they use, session availability, fees, and whether they feel like someone you could talk with honestly. Online therapy lets you access providers across Illinois, so you do not have to limit yourself to whoever is closest.

What should I ask before booking with a therapist?

Ask questions that help you picture what working together would actually be like. You might ask what concerns they help with most often, what their approach feels like in session, how often they usually meet with clients, and whether they think online care is a good fit for your situation. It also helps to ask practical questions up front: Do they take your insurance? What is the self-pay rate? Do they offer evenings or weekends? What platform do they use? What happens if you have a technology problem, miss a session, or need support between appointments? If you travel often, ask whether they can still see you when you are outside Illinois.

Does my online therapist have to live in Illinois, and what happens if I travel out of state?

Not necessarily. In practice, the main question is usually licensure, not where the therapist lives. Illinois telehealth law focuses on where the client is physically located during the session, so if you are in Illinois, your provider generally needs to be licensed or otherwise authorized to practice in Illinois. If you travel out of state, tell your therapist before the appointment. They may need to confirm they can legally see you where you are, or they may ask to reschedule until you are back in Illinois. If you travel often, it can help to look for providers licensed in multiple states.

What types of mental health services are available online through telehealth in Illinois?

Depending on the provider, you may be able to find individual therapy, child or teen therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, group therapy, medication management, and some testing and evaluations. Not every service is offered by every clinician, and some evaluations or specialty services may still include an in-person piece.

Can I find medication management providers here, and how is medication management different from online therapy?

Yes. You can use the directory filters to look for medication management providers in Illinois. Medication management is different from online therapy because it focuses on prescribing, adjusting, and monitoring medication, while therapy focuses on working through emotions, patterns, stress, relationships, and coping skills. Some people use one or the other, and some use both at the same time. If you need a controlled substance prescription, ask the provider directly before booking whether they can handle that through telehealth, because there may be additional rules or steps for those medications.

Where can I start if I need lower cost or public mental health support in Illinois?

A good place to start is the Illinois Department of Human Services mental health services pages and provider lists, especially if you are looking for community mental health care. If you have Medicaid, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services “Find a Provider” tools can help you look for covered services. For broader support, 211 Illinois can help connect you with local resources, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness Illinois offers free education and support. For youth and families, the Behavioral Health Care and Ongoing Navigation portal can be a helpful starting point. You can find the official links in the resources below. If you are in crisis, use 988 or the CARES line right away.

How do I verify a therapist or prescriber’s Illinois license?

The easiest place to start is the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation license lookup. That is the main state tool for checking whether a social worker, counselor, marriage and family therapist, psychologist, nurse, physician, or physician assistant is licensed. If you are checking a psychiatrist, the Physician Profile Search can also be useful for added physician details. The official links are in the resources below.

Does insurance cover online therapy in Illinois, and how does payment usually work?

Many Illinois health plans regulated by the state cover telehealth when it is clinically appropriate and medically necessary, and Illinois law says cost-sharing for telehealth cannot be higher than the same service in person. Illinois Medicaid and its managed care plans also cover mental health and substance use treatment through behavioral telehealth. Your cost still depends on your plan, deductible, network rules, and the provider’s billing setup. Before you book, ask whether the provider is in network, what your expected copay is, whether they offer self-pay or sliding scale rates, and whether they can provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement.

What technology or privacy setup do I need for virtual sessions?

For most online therapy appointments, it is best to meet from a secure location with privacy and a reliable internet connection. A computer or laptop is usually ideal, though a phone or tablet may also work depending on the provider and platform. Most sessions happen by video, but depending on the provider and service, phone calls, texting, secure messaging, or email may also be part of telehealth or follow-up communication. Many providers also have their own policies about where sessions can take place, so it is best to check ahead of time if privacy or location may be an issue. Illinois telehealth rules also require providers to use telehealth in ways that follow privacy, security, and confidentiality requirements.

Are there scheduling, regional, travel, or weather issues in Illinois that can make online therapy especially practical?

Yes. Online therapy can be especially useful in Illinois if you are juggling Chicago-area commuting, long suburban drives, campus schedules, caregiving, or winter snow and ice that can make even routine travel harder. It can also widen your options if you live in a smaller city or part of the state where the right specialty is not easy to find nearby. Illinois public programs use telepsychiatry to connect children and teens in communities with limited access to psychiatrists, and the same practical benefit applies to many adults using online care: consistency is often easier when getting there is no longer the hardest part.

When is online therapy not the right choice?

Online therapy may not be the best fit if you are in immediate crisis, need emergency support, require a higher level of care, or do not have a private space or secure internet connection for sessions. In those situations, in-person services or local crisis resources may be more appropriate. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, contact local emergency services or call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline right away. In Illinois, the CARES line is another 24/7 option for crisis support and mobile crisis response.

Illinois mental health resources

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) License Lookup

Primary source license verification for social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, nurses, physicians, and physician assistants.

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Professions and Boards

Parent page for Illinois profession pages, laws, rules, and board information across mental health and medical licenses.

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Physician Profile Search

Extra physician profile details that can help when checking psychiatrists, alongside License Lookup.

Illinois 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Free 24/7 call, text, and chat crisis support from trained counselors.

Illinois Crisis Services / CARES Hotline

Access mobile crisis response, Screening, Assessment and Support Services, and crisis help for Medicaid and non-Medicaid residents.

Illinois Department of Human Services Mental Health Services

Overview of public mental health services, community mental health centers, case management, and other supports.

Illinois Healthcare and Family Services Find a Provider

Find mental health, substance use, and crisis providers or programs, especially if you use Medicaid.

211 Illinois

24/7 connection to local help for mental health, housing, food, health care, and other everyday needs.

National Alliance on Mental Illness Illinois

Free support, education, advocacy, and local affiliate connections across Illinois.

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