FAQs
Insurances We Accept
We are in-network with:
-BlueCross BlueShield PPO
-United Healthcare
-Optum
-Cigna
Our billing department will verify your benefits and bill your insurance company for you. You will be responsible for your deductible, co-pay, or co-insurance at the time of service.
Self-pay Rates
If you will not be using insurance, our fees are:
$175 for the initial session
$150 per session thereafter
We accept cash, check, Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and Health Savings Accounts.
Where are you located?
How do I make an appointment?
Simply complete our contact form.
Or you can call us at (847) 492-2121, Ext 1
Either way, we will get back to you within one business day, and we’ll schedule your first appointment at that time.
What should I expect at the first appointment?
The first session works a bit differently than the rest.
First, we’ll have you complete some paperwork.
During that session, we’ll talk about what brought you here (of course!), and we’ll lay some groundwork – going over your current situation as well as your family history.
We don’t force you to discuss anything you’re not ready for, yet we’re open to discuss anything you are ready for.
How does therapy work?
Therapy is your time to focus on YOU.
Your time to be heard. Your time to be validated. Your time to let your guard down.
Everyone’s starting point is different, and we’ll take things at your pace. As you’re ready, we’ll discuss the issues that brought you to therapy. As your comfort builds with your therapist, we’ll tackle questions designed to help you explore yourself, your thinking, and your relationships at a deeper level.
This is where the healing happens.
Some sessions may feel heavy and difficult to get through since you’ll probably be talking about some pretty tough stuff.
Other sessions will feel like a release, uplifting and cathartic.
And then there are the sessions where we celebrate. Celebrate how far you’ve come! These are the sessions filled with joy and laughter.
Come as you are, and together we will take it one step at a time.
How often do I need to come?
In the beginning, we usually recommend once a week. Over time, you will need to come less frequently.
At some point, clients will reduce to every other week and eventually down to once a month.
When and how this happens is completely individual and depends on your situation. Together, you and your therapist will decide what’s right for you.
Is any topic off limits?
Nope! Therapy is all about you.
And there are no rules in terms of what you’re allowed to discuss. No topic is off limits in our work together.