Cigna and Evernorth Therapists in River North, Chicago, IL
As a compassionate, supportive, and direct therapist, I believe that people can be more fulfilled when they are grounded in self-knowledge. I value exploring the uniqueness of each individual and supporting them through their personal challenges. I have worked in the mental health field for ten years in a variety of treatment settings, including community mental health centers and hospitals, and specialize in therapy with individuals who have experienced trauma. Most recently, I've worked with refugee populations, and have seen firsthand the resilience and inner strength of individuals who have faced trauma in their lives.
As a compassionate, supportive, and direct therapist, I believe that people can be more fulfilled when they are grounded in self-knowledge. I value exploring the uniqueness of each individual and supporting them through their personal challenges. I have worked in the mental health field for ten years in a variety of treatment settings, including community mental health centers and hospitals, and specialize in therapy with individuals who have experienced trauma. Most recently, I've worked with refugee populations, and have seen firsthand the resilience and inner strength of individuals who have faced trauma in their lives.
HI! I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, with a Masters Degree in Counseling from Northwestern University, and a Masters Degree in Education from National Louis University. I currently practice in Illinois. My career of 30-plus years has included clients of all ages and a multitude of issues.
HI! I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, with a Masters Degree in Counseling from Northwestern University, and a Masters Degree in Education from National Louis University. I currently practice in Illinois. My career of 30-plus years has included clients of all ages and a multitude of issues.
Are the challenges of life taking too much out of you? Are you having a hard time managing chronic stress, anxiety, depression, or the effects of trauma? Are you a person (regardless of your cultural background) that has experienced trauma specific to isms (racism, sexism, ableism, etc...), abuse, or the poverty experience? Are you seeking someone that can help you give voice to your unique experiences? In my therapy sessions I believe you will be able to find your voice, release pent-up emotions, identify and examine your strengths and needs, experience restoration and revitalization, and regain power and control over your life.
Are the challenges of life taking too much out of you? Are you having a hard time managing chronic stress, anxiety, depression, or the effects of trauma? Are you a person (regardless of your cultural background) that has experienced trauma specific to isms (racism, sexism, ableism, etc...), abuse, or the poverty experience? Are you seeking someone that can help you give voice to your unique experiences? In my therapy sessions I believe you will be able to find your voice, release pent-up emotions, identify and examine your strengths and needs, experience restoration and revitalization, and regain power and control over your life.
I accept only BCBS, Cigna and Out Of Pocket.
I have a specialty in addiction therapy but also specialize in many other areas such as depression, anxiety, trauma and difficult life experiences. When working with clients, I seek to support and empower each individual and motivate them to work toward change. By using an integrative and collaborative approach I incorporate my background in cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and person-centered therapy. My goal is to help clients equip themselves with skills, clarity, meaning and self-awareness, so they are better able to experience a meaningful and satisfying life.
I accept only BCBS, Cigna and Out Of Pocket.
I have a specialty in addiction therapy but also specialize in many other areas such as depression, anxiety, trauma and difficult life experiences. When working with clients, I seek to support and empower each individual and motivate them to work toward change. By using an integrative and collaborative approach I incorporate my background in cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and person-centered therapy. My goal is to help clients equip themselves with skills, clarity, meaning and self-awareness, so they are better able to experience a meaningful and satisfying life.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
I am in network for Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, and Carelon.
It’s exhausting to feel like you always have to be the strong one—holding everything together while feeling overwhelmed inside. If you’re struggling with anxiety, burnout, stress, or feeling stuck in patterns that aren’t working, you don’t have to do it alone. I help teens and adults navigate life’s toughest moments with clarity, compassion, and practical tools that actually work. Therapy with me is a space where you can breathe, get real, laugh when you need to, and feel fully supported. Together, we’ll dig deep, create lasting change, and help you feel like yourself again. You deserve to feel better. Let’s start today!
I am in network for Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, and Carelon.
It’s exhausting to feel like you always have to be the strong one—holding everything together while feeling overwhelmed inside. If you’re struggling with anxiety, burnout, stress, or feeling stuck in patterns that aren’t working, you don’t have to do it alone. I help teens and adults navigate life’s toughest moments with clarity, compassion, and practical tools that actually work. Therapy with me is a space where you can breathe, get real, laugh when you need to, and feel fully supported. Together, we’ll dig deep, create lasting change, and help you feel like yourself again. You deserve to feel better. Let’s start today!
Has availability for new clients now! Hello, and congratulations on taking this first step in finding a therapist – I celebrate your choice to make a difference in your life. I am a therapist with a goal to help you understand your potential for living your most fulfilled life – whatever that looks like for you. I bring compassion, warmth, humor and a thoughtful pragmatism to my practice to establish authentic rapport with clients, as I believe that a relationship built on trust is the most important and effective aspect of deeply therapeutic work. Whether our work is via video telehealth or in-person, I can help!
Has availability for new clients now! Hello, and congratulations on taking this first step in finding a therapist – I celebrate your choice to make a difference in your life. I am a therapist with a goal to help you understand your potential for living your most fulfilled life – whatever that looks like for you. I bring compassion, warmth, humor and a thoughtful pragmatism to my practice to establish authentic rapport with clients, as I believe that a relationship built on trust is the most important and effective aspect of deeply therapeutic work. Whether our work is via video telehealth or in-person, I can help!
Dr.Waseberg is therapist and professor of counseling psychology. He helps individuals struggle with relationships, trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, grief, abandonment, anger, OCD, social anxiety, phobia, agoraphobia, bipolar/borderline, alcohol/drugs, addiction,etc.He digs deep into the roots of your underlying issues in a safe non-judgmental space with empathy.The drive of his clinical experience comes not only from longtime practicing counseling in private practice and inpatient residential's, but also from his experience as a former clinical director of Partial Hospitalization-PHP and Intensive Outpatient-IOP.
Dr.Waseberg is therapist and professor of counseling psychology. He helps individuals struggle with relationships, trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, grief, abandonment, anger, OCD, social anxiety, phobia, agoraphobia, bipolar/borderline, alcohol/drugs, addiction,etc.He digs deep into the roots of your underlying issues in a safe non-judgmental space with empathy.The drive of his clinical experience comes not only from longtime practicing counseling in private practice and inpatient residential's, but also from his experience as a former clinical director of Partial Hospitalization-PHP and Intensive Outpatient-IOP.
With a cultural diverse background of her own,Marija holds a Master Degree in Counseling. She provides Immigration psychological evaluations, Counseling & Life Coaching services to children, adolescent & adult population in English, Macedonian, Serbian, Croatian, Bulgarian & Bosnian. Prior to moving to Chicago, Marija honored her skills at Lindenwood University & refined them in a research program at Washington Uni. School of Medicine, Psychiatry, under supervision of Dr. Ginger Nicol.She set those skills to trial, & enriched them while working with children and adolescents in a clinical setting with acute cases at CLSH.
With a cultural diverse background of her own,Marija holds a Master Degree in Counseling. She provides Immigration psychological evaluations, Counseling & Life Coaching services to children, adolescent & adult population in English, Macedonian, Serbian, Croatian, Bulgarian & Bosnian. Prior to moving to Chicago, Marija honored her skills at Lindenwood University & refined them in a research program at Washington Uni. School of Medicine, Psychiatry, under supervision of Dr. Ginger Nicol.She set those skills to trial, & enriched them while working with children and adolescents in a clinical setting with acute cases at CLSH.
Are you struggling with ADHD or have you been to therapy before and felt like you didn’t make progress? I specialize in working with ADHD clients and take a completely different approach to therapy. I offer new ideas, tools, and resources tailored to your unique needs to help address the variety of challenges you may face. I provide direct, honest feedback to uncover the root causes of discomfort. Together, we’ll build coping skills, self-esteem, and gratitude. My holistic approach addresses mind, body, and spirit for lasting growth and progress.
Are you struggling with ADHD or have you been to therapy before and felt like you didn’t make progress? I specialize in working with ADHD clients and take a completely different approach to therapy. I offer new ideas, tools, and resources tailored to your unique needs to help address the variety of challenges you may face. I provide direct, honest feedback to uncover the root causes of discomfort. Together, we’ll build coping skills, self-esteem, and gratitude. My holistic approach addresses mind, body, and spirit for lasting growth and progress.
Are you having a hard time? Has the world that we live in become overwhelming? Are you wanting to feel better about yourself and have better relationships with those around you? As we work together, I can help you with all of those things and more. My name is Mark. I've been a therapist for over twenty years and have worked with clients of all ages, genders. and sexual orientations. I've done this through my work in a therapeutic school, a psychiatric hospital and community mental health agency.
Are you having a hard time? Has the world that we live in become overwhelming? Are you wanting to feel better about yourself and have better relationships with those around you? As we work together, I can help you with all of those things and more. My name is Mark. I've been a therapist for over twenty years and have worked with clients of all ages, genders. and sexual orientations. I've done this through my work in a therapeutic school, a psychiatric hospital and community mental health agency.
I am in-network for Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO & HMO, Aetna, Cigna and Optum.
Welcome! Therapy is an invitation for healing and change, so congratulate yourself for actively seeking transformation in your life. My name is Bridget, founder Mind Move Therapy which provides psychotherapy, somatic movement therapy and physical health coaching. I approach therapy from a holistic- emotional, physical, cognitive perspective. I specialize in somatics- emphasizing that the body holds emotions, trauma responses and stress so healing includes the body. My clients report positive progress from therapy with me. You can heal from the past, live more positively in the present and anticipate a meaningfully future.
I am in-network for Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO & HMO, Aetna, Cigna and Optum.
Welcome! Therapy is an invitation for healing and change, so congratulate yourself for actively seeking transformation in your life. My name is Bridget, founder Mind Move Therapy which provides psychotherapy, somatic movement therapy and physical health coaching. I approach therapy from a holistic- emotional, physical, cognitive perspective. I specialize in somatics- emphasizing that the body holds emotions, trauma responses and stress so healing includes the body. My clients report positive progress from therapy with me. You can heal from the past, live more positively in the present and anticipate a meaningfully future.
Taylor Edwards, LSW, is a compassionate therapist serving individuals across Illinois, specializing in guiding clients through challenges tied to trauma, anxiety, and depression. Taylor's approach emphasizes understanding the systemic and environmental factors that influence personal struggles, recognizing that symptoms of anxiety, depression, or disconnection are often valid responses to trauma, societal pressures, or limited access to resources.
Taylor Edwards, LSW, is a compassionate therapist serving individuals across Illinois, specializing in guiding clients through challenges tied to trauma, anxiety, and depression. Taylor's approach emphasizes understanding the systemic and environmental factors that influence personal struggles, recognizing that symptoms of anxiety, depression, or disconnection are often valid responses to trauma, societal pressures, or limited access to resources.
Melanie Jesse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Losing someone or something important to you can be an isolating and devastating experience. You may feel as though you can't talk to those around you because they either won't understand or you can't bring yourself to share your pain. I have extensive experience counseling clients through a variety of grief and loss issues. Whether you are reeling from the death of a loved one, a divorce, or any loss that is significant to you, I would like to help. Anxiety and depression are common issues that cause clients to seek out my help. I would like to be a part of helping you draw upon your strengths to achieve your goals.
Losing someone or something important to you can be an isolating and devastating experience. You may feel as though you can't talk to those around you because they either won't understand or you can't bring yourself to share your pain. I have extensive experience counseling clients through a variety of grief and loss issues. Whether you are reeling from the death of a loved one, a divorce, or any loss that is significant to you, I would like to help. Anxiety and depression are common issues that cause clients to seek out my help. I would like to be a part of helping you draw upon your strengths to achieve your goals.
Your journey towards personal wellness can begin today! By taking this opportunity to explore all the ways a supportive counseling relationship can improve your mental health and overall well-being you are taking the first step! As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 18 years of counseling experience I have had the opportunity to provide services to clients in a variety of community and institutional settings including hospitals, correctional facilities, group practices and my own private practice for 10+ years. I look forward to walking beside you on this journey, supporting your efforts however I can!
Your journey towards personal wellness can begin today! By taking this opportunity to explore all the ways a supportive counseling relationship can improve your mental health and overall well-being you are taking the first step! As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 18 years of counseling experience I have had the opportunity to provide services to clients in a variety of community and institutional settings including hospitals, correctional facilities, group practices and my own private practice for 10+ years. I look forward to walking beside you on this journey, supporting your efforts however I can!
In-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice, United, Optum, Cigna, Aetna.
My clients often might look fine on the outside but inside they feel stuck, exhausted, or like something’s missing. They may be worn down by self-doubt, overthinking, or a sense that they’re always falling short, even when they’re doing their best. They want more than coping skills. They seek clarity, emotional relief, and a stronger connection to themselves and others. Their goals often include breaking old patterns, building self-trust, and finding a calmer, more grounded way to move through the world. They’re ready for therapy that feels safe, thoughtful, and genuinely useful. I also specialize in newly diagnosed adult ADHD.
In-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice, United, Optum, Cigna, Aetna.
My clients often might look fine on the outside but inside they feel stuck, exhausted, or like something’s missing. They may be worn down by self-doubt, overthinking, or a sense that they’re always falling short, even when they’re doing their best. They want more than coping skills. They seek clarity, emotional relief, and a stronger connection to themselves and others. Their goals often include breaking old patterns, building self-trust, and finding a calmer, more grounded way to move through the world. They’re ready for therapy that feels safe, thoughtful, and genuinely useful. I also specialize in newly diagnosed adult ADHD.
As a therapist, I will continue to assist client with my full ability and understanding how to decrease the negative and increase the positive internal and external related emotional vulnerabilities. I will concentrate on reaching that approach by assisting you as a client’s with developing your insight of overcoming emotional vulnerabilities and work toward those significant behavioral factors more realistically of gaining a better understanding of learning how to agree and not disagree with living life on life terms appropriately.
As a therapist, I will continue to assist client with my full ability and understanding how to decrease the negative and increase the positive internal and external related emotional vulnerabilities. I will concentrate on reaching that approach by assisting you as a client’s with developing your insight of overcoming emotional vulnerabilities and work toward those significant behavioral factors more realistically of gaining a better understanding of learning how to agree and not disagree with living life on life terms appropriately.
Selecting a therapist is very personal. People often hesitate to share their life with another person, even with a person who has chosen to care and help as their life's work. I am dedicated to helping each client live their lives to the best of their ability by developing a caring relationship in which to work toward mutually determined therapeutic goals. I believe in each person's creative power, while understanding that life can be challenging and overwhelming.
Selecting a therapist is very personal. People often hesitate to share their life with another person, even with a person who has chosen to care and help as their life's work. I am dedicated to helping each client live their lives to the best of their ability by developing a caring relationship in which to work toward mutually determined therapeutic goals. I believe in each person's creative power, while understanding that life can be challenging and overwhelming.
I accept BCBS, Aetna, United Healthcare/Optum, Cigna/ Evernorth, University of Utah Health Plans, Select Health, Self Pay, and Out of Network.
I utilize Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) to help clients identify and dispute problematic beliefs, and re-frame them into productive patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. With REBT, you can learn to reduce and manage your anger, anxiety, depression, guilt, rage, shame, and/or addictive behaviors. We work together to identify and dispute your rigid demands and/or dire needs, and re-frame them into strong, healthy preferences, and your catastrophic thinking into proportionate appraisals of activating events.
I accept BCBS, Aetna, United Healthcare/Optum, Cigna/ Evernorth, University of Utah Health Plans, Select Health, Self Pay, and Out of Network.
I utilize Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) to help clients identify and dispute problematic beliefs, and re-frame them into productive patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. With REBT, you can learn to reduce and manage your anger, anxiety, depression, guilt, rage, shame, and/or addictive behaviors. We work together to identify and dispute your rigid demands and/or dire needs, and re-frame them into strong, healthy preferences, and your catastrophic thinking into proportionate appraisals of activating events.
I work with individuals and couples with a variety of emotional and interpersonal concerns. I have a particular interest in working with issues around intimacy, sexuality, and identity. Sexual difficulties and dissatisfaction are surprisingly common. In fact, most of us will experience some sexual difficulties even in the best of relationships and at the best of times. However, misunderstood and unaddressed sexual difficulties can have a domino effect, negatively impacting how you view yourself, your partner, and your relationship. The result often entails unnecessary feelings of disconnection, frustration, anxiety, and shame, not to mention the loss of your sex life!
I work with individuals and couples with a variety of emotional and interpersonal concerns. I have a particular interest in working with issues around intimacy, sexuality, and identity. Sexual difficulties and dissatisfaction are surprisingly common. In fact, most of us will experience some sexual difficulties even in the best of relationships and at the best of times. However, misunderstood and unaddressed sexual difficulties can have a domino effect, negatively impacting how you view yourself, your partner, and your relationship. The result often entails unnecessary feelings of disconnection, frustration, anxiety, and shame, not to mention the loss of your sex life!
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