
Samantha Barker
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
150 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60606
Let's Connect (224) 701-3603

Asking for help isn't easy and takes a great deal of courage. I greatly respect the individuals I work with and do my best to make their experience one that feels healing and encouraging. I work with children, teens, and adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, chronic medical conditions, and difficulties with relationships, life transitions, and self-esteem. I utilize a warm and thoughtful approach to create a genuine and collaborative partnership with each individual I work with.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). I provide comprehensive psychological evaluations for ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety, and depression. I also provide manualized Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to treat patients living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
My priority is to create a safe, non-judgmental environment that invites open expression and exploration of thoughts and feelings to help foster meaningful change. I aim to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered to create positive change.
Call or Email Samantha Barker now for a free 15 minute consultation - (224) 701-3603
Let's Connect (224) 701-3603

Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Optum
- Out of Network

Samantha Barker
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (224) 701-3603
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Dr. Stacey Willard (Illinois / 071.009205) Samantha Barker
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- ADHD
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Cancer
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Developmental Disorders
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Testing and Evaluation
- Transition to Life After Cancer
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Family / Marital
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused