Find the best therapist in Chicago, Illinois – without the wait

Your child deserves more than a generic therapist. Emora Health connects kids, teens, and young adults with licensed therapists who specialize in their exact age group and understand their unique challenges – all through convenient online therapy from the comfort of home.

Anxiety keeping them up at night? ADHD making school a struggle? Life transitions feeling overwhelming? Our Chicago-area therapists don't just listen – they create personalized plans that actually work. And here's the best part: book within 48 hours. No endless waitlists. No frustrating phone tag.

In-network with many insurance plans. Most families pay $0 per session.

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  • UMR
  • Oscar Health
  • Magellan
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • aetna
  • blue cross
  • cigna
  • united healthcare
  • optum
  • tricare
  • Champ VA US Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Florida Blue
  • Baylor Scott and White
  • UMR
  • Oscar Health
  • Magellan

Browse the best therapists in Chicago, Illinois

53 verified therapists in Illinois available for you.

Emora Health accepts <7% of therapist to ensure the highest quality of age, experience, and condition-specialized care.

Alexis Fuller

Alexis Fuller

LSW

Virtual session

Child Therapist 10-12

Teen Therapist 13-17

Adult Therapist 18-24

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Family Therapy

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Psychodynamic

Psychoanalytic

Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)

5+. Ms. Fuller is a consummate professional with a very approachable and kind manner

Parent of a 10 year-old

2 months ago

Next available: Mar 18

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Summer Mohammad-Rashid

Summer Mohammad-Rashid

LSW

Virtual session

Teen Therapist 13-17

Adult Therapist 18-24

Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)

Family Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

I am a dedicated social worker committed to helping individuals recognize their strengths and true resiliency. I strive to provide the tools and resources needed to navigate difficult times and to find positivity even in challenging situations. My work focuses deeply on supporting individuals experiencing anxiety and depression, and on helping them develop coping skills that strengthen their overall resilience. I look forward to building a strong, trusting relationship where individuals feel safe and comfortable bringing any concerns to our time together. Together, we will work toward meaningful solutions that create a hopeful and inspiring new beginning for anyone facing adversity. My primary goal is to offer support and empower every individual by the end of our work together. Each person I meet fuels my passion and dedication to the mental health field, and I remain committed to finding solutions and providing ongoing support for all.

Next available: Mar 18

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Zi'nequa Parker

Zi'nequa Parker

LSW

Virtual session

Child Therapist 5-12

Teen Therapist 13-17

Adult Therapist 18-24

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Family Therapy

Play Therapy

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)

My son has trouble sitting for long periods of time. His therapist definitely takes that into consideration and goes above and beyond to accommodate him.

Parent of a 7 year-old

1 month ago

Next available: Mar 18

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Kristina Mahal

Kristina Mahal

LPC

Virtual session

Child Therapist 10-12

Teen Therapist 13-17

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Play Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

The one on one sessions allow my son to express his feelings and emotions about different situations,

Parent of a 8 year-old

27 days ago

Next available: Mar 18

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Nelda Hunt

Nelda Hunt

LSW

Virtual session

Child Therapist 5-12

Teen Therapist 13-17

Adult Therapist 18-24

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Family Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Nelda; a compassionate behavioral and mental health therapist, committed to supporting youth, adolescents, and adults through life challenges, anxiety, depression, and various other adverse childhood experiences. Nelda has helped clients to restore hope while improving resilence through various behavioral health interventions and evidence-based treatment planning. Nelda's guidance is rooted in empathy, empowerment, and compassionated understanding for all clients; as she strives to properly educate, support and proactively encourage her clients to trust the therapeutic process.

Next available: Mar 23

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Darnise Horne

Darnise Horne

LSW

Virtual session

Child Therapist 1-12

Teen Therapist 13-17

Adult Therapist 18-24

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)

Darnise Horne, MSW, LSW is a Licensed Social Worker with a Master’s degree in social work from Walden University. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in psychology with an emphasis on children, youth, and families at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale IL. Darnise has over 10 years of experience working with children and families. She began working with women and children at The Women’s Center, a domestic violence counseling center in Carbondale IL, leading personal empowerment and parenting groups. She went on to work in foster care with the most vulnerable populations, including clients who have experienced teen pregnancy, trauma, homelessness,and a variety of hormonal, emotional, and social changes as clients mature in a rapidly changing world. Darnise utilizes a multidimensional approach to therapy, exploring each individual’s biological, psychological, social and spiritual needs. She desires to come along side others to assist them in healing from trauma, building self-worth, improving communication in their relationships, and reaching their goals. The goal is to evaluate each person within their environment, provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

Next available: Mar 19

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Maliya Smith

Maliya Smith

LPC

Virtual session

Child Therapist 5-12

Teen Therapist 13-17

Adult Therapist 18-24

Art Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Family Therapy

Play Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Psychodynamic

Psychoanalytic

Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)

Maliya does a great job connecting with my daughter and focusing on her needs. She is my daughters second try at a therapist and it was a match right away. She is also great at keeping the parent involved, bringing me in when needed. If I share an event that I think is important to discuss she ensures to incorporate it. And my favorite part is that she is treating her holistically how to protect her nervous system.

Parent of a 11 year-old

24 days ago

Next available: Mar 18

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Carli Pentz

Carli Pentz

LCSW

Virtual session

Child Therapist 10-12

Teen Therapist 13-17

Adult Therapist 18-24

Art Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Play Therapy

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)

My daughter felt the session was helpful.

Parent of a 10 year-old

6 days ago

Next available: Mar 18

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Masi Kadzai

Masi Kadzai

LCSW

Virtual session

Teen Therapist 13-17

Adult Therapist 18-24

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)

he felt it was helpful

Parent of a 16 year-old

5 months ago

Next available: Mar 18

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Amy Schuring

Amy Schuring

Virtual session

Child Therapist 5-12

Teen Therapist 13-17

Adult Therapist 18-24

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Family Therapy

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)

I am a compassionate and supportive therapist dedicated to helping you navigate life challenges and adversities to help empower and equip you to gain greater clarity, resilience and skills to help bring you up and out of life's hardships that has diverted you from living your best life. I know how life challenges can take us off track and having us live in auto-pilot and just surviving the moments. I work with children, adolescents, teens, young adults, adults, families and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship stress and brokenness in family units. My therapeutic styles are CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Trauma-Informed, Strength and Supportive-Based Therapies all tailored to fit your wants, needs, desires and goals. I believe therapy is about working together in a safe space where you feel seen, heard and validated. Where you can come out of the someday mindset and feel empowered to make the lasting changes today. I will walk along side you in this growth journey cheering you along every step of the way. I believe in you!

Next available: Mar 19

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