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Online therapy in Illinois
Therapy in Illinois

Online therapy in Illinois, covered by insurance

Medically reviewed by Bruce Bassi, MD — Updated September 2026

Talk therapy by secure video with Illinois-licensed clinical professional counselors, for anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use and more. In-network with major plans, and coordinated with psychiatric care if you also need medication. In a mental-health emergency, call or text 988 or dial 911.

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What you get

Therapy with a licensed counselor, anywhere in Illinois

Therapy works best with the right person and a plan you understand. You meet one Illinois-licensed counselor by video, on a schedule that fits your week.

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Licensed in Illinois

Both of our Illinois therapists hold Illinois licenses: Michael Mahoney, PhD, LCPC, CADC and Clairmarie Szopa, MS, LCPC, NCC.

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Evidence-based approaches

CBT, DBT and Motivational Interviewing, or psychodynamic and interpersonal work, matched to what you want to change and adjusted as you go.

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Covered by your insurance

In-network with Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Cigna, Humana and UnitedHealthcare, and TRICARE with Michael Mahoney. We check your benefits first.

Your therapists

Therapists licensed in Illinois

Every session is by secure video with one of these counselors.

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Getting started

How to start therapy

STEP 01

Request an appointment

Tell us what you'd like help with and which insurance plan you have. You need to be in Illinois for each session.

STEP 02

We check your coverage and match you

We verify your therapy benefits before your first session, tell you what it will cost, and match you with the therapist whose focus fits.

STEP 03

Meet by secure video

Sessions are 45 minutes by secure video. You and your therapist decide how often to meet and what to work on.

Michael Mahoney, PhD, LCPC, CADC, a TelepsychHealth therapist licensed in Illinois
Who it's for

Is online therapy in Illinois right for you?

Adults in Illinois living with anxiety, depression or constant stress
People working through trauma, grief or a hard life transition
Anyone concerned about alcohol or substance use, including alongside another condition
Patients who see a psychiatric prescriber and want therapy on the same team
People who want therapy covered by insurance, without a commute
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Insurance

Insurance for therapy in Illinois

Therapy in Illinois is in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Cigna, Humana and UnitedHealthcare; TRICARE is accepted with Michael Mahoney. Plans vary by therapist, so we verify your benefits and tell you your cost before your first session. Without insurance, a 45-minute session is $150, with a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement. Our therapists are not in network with Medicare.

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Aetna logo — accepted insurance in Illinois Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois logo — accepted insurance in Illinois Cigna logo — accepted insurance in Illinois Humana logo — accepted insurance in Illinois UnitedHealthcare logo — accepted insurance in Illinois TRICARE logo — accepted insurance in Illinois
FAQ

Common questions about Online therapy in Illinois

Is there an online therapist in Illinois that takes insurance?
Yes. TelepsychHealth's Illinois therapists, Michael Mahoney, PhD, LCPC, CADC and Clairmarie Szopa, MS, LCPC, NCC, see adults by secure video anywhere in Illinois and are in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Cigna, Humana and UnitedHealthcare. TRICARE is accepted with Michael Mahoney. We verify your benefits before your first session.
What does online therapy cost without insurance?
$150 for a 45-minute session. We can give you a superbill to submit to your plan for out-of-network reimbursement, and a Good Faith Estimate before you start.
Do I have to be in Illinois for my sessions?
Yes. Your therapist is licensed in Illinois, so you need to be physically in Illinois during each session. If you live near the state line, you can join from the Illinois side.
Can I see a therapist and a psychiatrist at TelepsychHealth?
Yes. If medication could help, a psychiatric prescriber on our team can see you by video, and your therapist and prescriber work from one plan. Our Director of Integrated Care, Michael Mahoney, PhD, helps keep medication and therapy aligned.
What kinds of therapy do you offer in Illinois?
Individual talk therapy for adults. Depending on your therapist and your goals, that can be CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, or psychodynamic and interpersonal therapy, for anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use and co-occurring conditions.

Start Online therapy in Illinois today

Request an appointment and we'll confirm your insurance up front. Most patients are seen within the week.

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