BlueCross BlueShield Therapists in Lemont, IL
I am a compassionate clinical counselor with 27 years experience working with adolescents, adults, couples and families. Anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, anger management and relationships are my primary areas of focus . By focusing on cognitive behavioral therapy and interactive techniques of EMDR, hypnotherapy, and I am able to assist clients with their challenges and achieve their therapeutic goals. My holistic approach to therapy focuses on emotional and physical well-being. Faced with life's many challenges, you will find that addressing your issues in counseling can dramatically improve your quality of life
I am a compassionate clinical counselor with 27 years experience working with adolescents, adults, couples and families. Anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, anger management and relationships are my primary areas of focus . By focusing on cognitive behavioral therapy and interactive techniques of EMDR, hypnotherapy, and I am able to assist clients with their challenges and achieve their therapeutic goals. My holistic approach to therapy focuses on emotional and physical well-being. Faced with life's many challenges, you will find that addressing your issues in counseling can dramatically improve your quality of life
Nicole is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), with a Master’s Degree from Case Western Reserve University. Working with clients aged 6 to 40 years, her experience includes such areas as ADD/ADHD, Adoption, Anxiety, Athletes, Body Image Issues, Chronic Mental Illness, Depression, Mood Disorders, Self-Esteem/Self-Worth and Trauma/PTSD. She is passionate about and specializes in treating teenagers with eating disorders.
Nicole is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), with a Master’s Degree from Case Western Reserve University. Working with clients aged 6 to 40 years, her experience includes such areas as ADD/ADHD, Adoption, Anxiety, Athletes, Body Image Issues, Chronic Mental Illness, Depression, Mood Disorders, Self-Esteem/Self-Worth and Trauma/PTSD. She is passionate about and specializes in treating teenagers with eating disorders.
Amanda offers individual therapy for young adults to older adults (18-65+), specializing in co-occurring disorders, life changes, mood disorders, relationship issues, self-esteem, trauma, and veterans' issues. She uses various modalities, including DBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and strengths-based approaches. Amanda values clients who are willing to be uncomfortable, give and accept feedback, and engage in a collaborative approach to therapy. She understands that change can be scary, but believes honesty and willingness to explore oneself are crucial steps in the therapeutic journey.
Amanda offers individual therapy for young adults to older adults (18-65+), specializing in co-occurring disorders, life changes, mood disorders, relationship issues, self-esteem, trauma, and veterans' issues. She uses various modalities, including DBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and strengths-based approaches. Amanda values clients who are willing to be uncomfortable, give and accept feedback, and engage in a collaborative approach to therapy. She understands that change can be scary, but believes honesty and willingness to explore oneself are crucial steps in the therapeutic journey.
Currently accepting new telehealth clients! Clients have reported successful results when introduced to a personalized approach to therapy. Connecting with clients is what I am passionate about. I find, helping clients move forward toward reaching their customized therapeutic goals to be very rewarding for both clients and myself. I truly enjoy my career and being with people as they courageously explore their lives. Psychotherapy offers an arena for self-exploration unlike any other and can prove to be a profoundly moving experience. Therapy Works - Make an Appointment Today!
Currently accepting new telehealth clients! Clients have reported successful results when introduced to a personalized approach to therapy. Connecting with clients is what I am passionate about. I find, helping clients move forward toward reaching their customized therapeutic goals to be very rewarding for both clients and myself. I truly enjoy my career and being with people as they courageously explore their lives. Psychotherapy offers an arena for self-exploration unlike any other and can prove to be a profoundly moving experience. Therapy Works - Make an Appointment Today!
What is it that makes a person decide to seek counseling? Most often it seems that people are needing a witness to their many different thoughts and feelings. There's something about truly being heard and accepted that creates an opening for wisdom. This wisdom generates healthy ways of viewing oneself, others, and the circumstances of your life. It helps to sharpen the skills which lead to a life of meaning. The counseling experience is like a workshop, where you can open things up, look at what needs to be cleaned, repaired, replaced. Your life is not a mistake. It's your assignment to live it beautifully. Sounds fun, right!
What is it that makes a person decide to seek counseling? Most often it seems that people are needing a witness to their many different thoughts and feelings. There's something about truly being heard and accepted that creates an opening for wisdom. This wisdom generates healthy ways of viewing oneself, others, and the circumstances of your life. It helps to sharpen the skills which lead to a life of meaning. The counseling experience is like a workshop, where you can open things up, look at what needs to be cleaned, repaired, replaced. Your life is not a mistake. It's your assignment to live it beautifully. Sounds fun, right!
Estela Bentley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lemont, IL 60439 (Online Only)
The foundation of my work with clients is based on the belief that "it's the relationship that heals." Relationships are vital to our emotional and psychological growth and how we take care of them is important. My goal is to provide a safe, respectful, and empathic place to discuss those situations that matter to you most. I lean toward a relational, psychodynamic, and spiritual approach to the therapeutic process and provide a place to process the meaning of your experiences and help you reconstruct them to reduce barriers to your emotional health.
The foundation of my work with clients is based on the belief that "it's the relationship that heals." Relationships are vital to our emotional and psychological growth and how we take care of them is important. My goal is to provide a safe, respectful, and empathic place to discuss those situations that matter to you most. I lean toward a relational, psychodynamic, and spiritual approach to the therapeutic process and provide a place to process the meaning of your experiences and help you reconstruct them to reduce barriers to your emotional health.
Reem K Cutinello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RRT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lemont, IL 60439
As a therapist, I am focused on being genuine and mindful with client(s). My individualized approach, along with working together produces the best results. It helps you identify and explore sources of stress, set specific goals, and identify methods to achieve the desired outcome(s). Often times, simply shifting our choices, behaviors, expectations or perceptions can lead to significant improvements in how we feel. Positive outcomes are created with desire and guidance.
As a therapist, I am focused on being genuine and mindful with client(s). My individualized approach, along with working together produces the best results. It helps you identify and explore sources of stress, set specific goals, and identify methods to achieve the desired outcome(s). Often times, simply shifting our choices, behaviors, expectations or perceptions can lead to significant improvements in how we feel. Positive outcomes are created with desire and guidance.
Ewelina Chlon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, ALMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lemont, IL 60439
We all deserve the opportunity to become our best selves. Ewelina believes therapy is a space where clients can rediscover who they are, or who they would like to be. While this notion of finding yourself may seem simple at first glance, it requires a tremendous amount of vulnerability and honesty with oneself, which can feel overwhelming when done alone. Ewelina aims to provide a non-judgmental space where families, couples, and individuals can work through various presenting issues and start to understand their values and goals.
We all deserve the opportunity to become our best selves. Ewelina believes therapy is a space where clients can rediscover who they are, or who they would like to be. While this notion of finding yourself may seem simple at first glance, it requires a tremendous amount of vulnerability and honesty with oneself, which can feel overwhelming when done alone. Ewelina aims to provide a non-judgmental space where families, couples, and individuals can work through various presenting issues and start to understand their values and goals.
Maria D Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lemont, IL 60439
We all need someone to guide us and support us, especially during vicarious times when we are transitioning through our lives, and I am here to guide you through your healing process! Therapy is a place where you can learn about yourself and also get unstuck and unlearn unwanted behaviors. I love being a helping agent in the change process, and my outermost fulfillment is making a difference in a person's life and empowering them to make the best decisions for their lives.
We all need someone to guide us and support us, especially during vicarious times when we are transitioning through our lives, and I am here to guide you through your healing process! Therapy is a place where you can learn about yourself and also get unstuck and unlearn unwanted behaviors. I love being a helping agent in the change process, and my outermost fulfillment is making a difference in a person's life and empowering them to make the best decisions for their lives.
Meet Michaela, a Master’s student from Bradley University who loves learning and educating herself to provide the best possible treatment to every individual and relationship that comes into her care. She specializes in sexual difficulties, relationship issues, pre/peri postnatal issues, divorce, LGBTQ+ issues, men’s issues, and women’s issues. She values building a strong therapeutic alliance with individuals, couples, and families of any age. Michaela sees her clients as the experts in their own lives. Her therapeutic approach is humanistic and based in narrative therapy.
Meet Michaela, a Master’s student from Bradley University who loves learning and educating herself to provide the best possible treatment to every individual and relationship that comes into her care. She specializes in sexual difficulties, relationship issues, pre/peri postnatal issues, divorce, LGBTQ+ issues, men’s issues, and women’s issues. She values building a strong therapeutic alliance with individuals, couples, and families of any age. Michaela sees her clients as the experts in their own lives. Her therapeutic approach is humanistic and based in narrative therapy.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with an extensive background in treating adults with a wide variety of mental health concerns. My approach is warm, caring, and individualized to treat your specific issue. Whether you have a newly developed concern or have been suffering for years, I am confident that I can help alleviate your symptoms. I have used my education and personal experience to shape my therapeutic style and take every step available to make the therapy process as stress-free as possible for you.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with an extensive background in treating adults with a wide variety of mental health concerns. My approach is warm, caring, and individualized to treat your specific issue. Whether you have a newly developed concern or have been suffering for years, I am confident that I can help alleviate your symptoms. I have used my education and personal experience to shape my therapeutic style and take every step available to make the therapy process as stress-free as possible for you.
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Are you struggling with making a decision or coping with a challenging period in your life? As a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience, my effort will be focused on establishing a therapeutic relationship in a nonjudgmental, caring and confidential manner. We will work collaboratively and focus on your strengths, take a positive approach to problem solving and utilize skills which are research and evidence based. The goal of the therapeutic process is to improve coping and communication skills to live a more satisfied life and to enrich your relationships.
Are you struggling with making a decision or coping with a challenging period in your life? As a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience, my effort will be focused on establishing a therapeutic relationship in a nonjudgmental, caring and confidential manner. We will work collaboratively and focus on your strengths, take a positive approach to problem solving and utilize skills which are research and evidence based. The goal of the therapeutic process is to improve coping and communication skills to live a more satisfied life and to enrich your relationships.
Are you looking for a safe space to gain the support and help that counseling can provide? Sandy Bednarz is a licensed counselor with eight years of experience who specializes in helping individuals ages 18 and older with trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress management, and women's issues.
Are you looking for a safe space to gain the support and help that counseling can provide? Sandy Bednarz is a licensed counselor with eight years of experience who specializes in helping individuals ages 18 and older with trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress management, and women's issues.
Clients working with Judy have reported successful results have been achieved as they are introduced to a personalized approach to therapy. Judy partners with clients to help them move forward toward reaching their customized therapeutic goals.
Clients working with Judy have reported successful results have been achieved as they are introduced to a personalized approach to therapy. Judy partners with clients to help them move forward toward reaching their customized therapeutic goals.
Meet Madison, a member of our Counseling Associates team who specializes in working with individuals and couples ages 14-40, with a passion for connecting with young adults. With a focus on anxiety, stress management, ADD/ADHD, depression, grief/bereavement/loss, life changes/adjustments, mood disorders, relationship issues, self-esteem/self-worth, trauma/PTSD, and women’s issues, Madison is eager to help clients find their way to a life of growth, healing, and positive change.
Meet Madison, a member of our Counseling Associates team who specializes in working with individuals and couples ages 14-40, with a passion for connecting with young adults. With a focus on anxiety, stress management, ADD/ADHD, depression, grief/bereavement/loss, life changes/adjustments, mood disorders, relationship issues, self-esteem/self-worth, trauma/PTSD, and women’s issues, Madison is eager to help clients find their way to a life of growth, healing, and positive change.
My approach to providing therapy is collaborative and based on the client's existing strengths. I believe in the client's inherent ability to find his/her own solutions to life's challenges, and see my role as a guide in helping to unearth those solutions. I have a warm and open demeanor, which helps to put clients at ease. My style in practicing therapy is active and vocal. With compassion and respect, I will always offer my perspective on any given problem a client may face.
My approach to providing therapy is collaborative and based on the client's existing strengths. I believe in the client's inherent ability to find his/her own solutions to life's challenges, and see my role as a guide in helping to unearth those solutions. I have a warm and open demeanor, which helps to put clients at ease. My style in practicing therapy is active and vocal. With compassion and respect, I will always offer my perspective on any given problem a client may face.
I know life can be stressful, and just because you're young, doesn't mean that you don't experience worries, stress and overwhelm. I love working with children ages 6 and up, and young adults up to age 25.
I know life can be stressful, and just because you're young, doesn't mean that you don't experience worries, stress and overwhelm. I love working with children ages 6 and up, and young adults up to age 25.
Haley Richards
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lemont, IL 60439
Life is constantly changing around us, and sometimes, those changes can be challenging. Dealing with struggles in life can be stressful, but Haley is here to help. Haley believes that clients are the experts of their own lives, and brings an understanding, supportive, and nonjudgmental approach to therapy. Clients who work with Haley are able to make positive changes in their own lives, and work towards accepting change that is happening around them.
Life is constantly changing around us, and sometimes, those changes can be challenging. Dealing with struggles in life can be stressful, but Haley is here to help. Haley believes that clients are the experts of their own lives, and brings an understanding, supportive, and nonjudgmental approach to therapy. Clients who work with Haley are able to make positive changes in their own lives, and work towards accepting change that is happening around them.
With a focus on individuals ages 18 to 40, she brings a warm, supportive and disarming energy to her sessions. She enjoys working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, stress management and going through life changes/adjustments. She likes to say that this field allows her the unique opportunity to love on people for a living.
With a focus on individuals ages 18 to 40, she brings a warm, supportive and disarming energy to her sessions. She enjoys working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, stress management and going through life changes/adjustments. She likes to say that this field allows her the unique opportunity to love on people for a living.
Rebecca Karlinski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lemont, IL 60439
Do you feel overwhelmed with life, whether it's dealing with your own issues, or struggling to help your children navigate all of life's challenges? You have come to the right place. I am here to help you or your children not only manage life's crazy challenges, but foster change and growth. I specialize in the following: ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, divorce/break-ups/relationship loss, life changes/adjustment disorder, self-esteem/self-worth and stress management.
Do you feel overwhelmed with life, whether it's dealing with your own issues, or struggling to help your children navigate all of life's challenges? You have come to the right place. I am here to help you or your children not only manage life's crazy challenges, but foster change and growth. I specialize in the following: ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, divorce/break-ups/relationship loss, life changes/adjustment disorder, self-esteem/self-worth and stress management.
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Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer benefit plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy