Best therapists near Evanston, Illinois

Emora Health connects kids, teens, & young adults with online, specialized therapy sessions – tailored to every individual by age, condition, and experience.

Connect with a therapist near Evanston, Illinois who understands your unique needs and goals. Get personalized care to build resilience, develop coping skills, and create lasting positive change. Sessions available within 2 days and covered by most insurance plans.

Most clients pay as little as $0 per session out-of-pocket.

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  • united healthcare
  • optum
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  • UMR
  • Oscar Health
  • Magellan
  • Anthem Blue Cross

Find therapists in Evanston near you

42 verified therapists in Illinois available for you.

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

Elise McDonald

Elise McDonald

LPC

Virtual session

Child Therapist 5-12

Teen Therapist 13-17

Adult Therapist 18-24

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Attachment-Based Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)

Family Therapy

Play Therapy

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Psychodynamic

Psychoanalytic

Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)

This is my son’s therapist. She’s really good. He seems to be opening up easily with her. He gets excited when it’s time for therapy.

Parent of a 11 year-old

10 hours ago

Next available: Dec 8

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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)

Zi'nequa's calm, open-minded approach helps children, teens, and adults feel supported as they work through anxiety, depression, anger, and self-esteem concerns. She uses CBT, mindfulness, grounding techniques, and resilience-building skills in both individual and group settings. She creates a safe space where clients feel heard and guided toward practical tools that help them grow with confidence and clarity.

Next available: Dec 8

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Dante Painter

Dante Painter

LSW

Virtual session

Child Therapist 10-12

Teen Therapist 13-17

Adult Therapist 18-24

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)

Dante is known for his honest, accepting approach and his ability to help clients explore anxiety, trauma, OCD, phobias, sexual trauma, abusive dynamics, and self-injury with compassion and clarity. Trained at the University of Chicago in trauma and third-wave therapies, he creates a space where nothing is “too much” to discuss. He gently challenges clients toward greater freedom, confidence, and authenticity.

Next available: Dec 8

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Helena Bentil

Helena Bentil

LMSW

Virtual session

Child Therapist 10-12

Teen Therapist 13-17

Adult Therapist 18-24

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Family Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)

Helena's passion is helping children and teens feel understood as they navigate anxiety, depression, school stress, trauma, and self-esteem challenges. Trained at Southern Illinois University with a focus on Health and Mental Health, she uses an empathetic, collaborative, and evidence-based approach to support growth. She creates a safe space where young clients can build confidence and discover their strengths.

Next available: Dec 10

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Arelys Perez

Arelys Perez

LCSW

Virtual session

Child Therapist 5-12

Teen Therapist 13-17

Adult Therapist 18-24

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Play Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Very helpful. Our therapist was very clear on what to expect and what the process is. She made sure all our questions were answered. She made my daughter feel Comfortable and My daughter is very happy with how her session went. She can’t wait for the next one

Parent of a 10 year-old

1 month ago

Next available: Dec 10

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Kendall Passmore

Kendall Passmore

LCSW

Virtual session

Teen Therapist 13-17

Adult Therapist 18-24

Art Therapy

Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Psychodynamic

Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Kendall is known for her calm, supportive presence and her ability to help clients show up exactly as they are. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience in schools, hospitals, and community care, she supports children, teens, and adults through stress, life transitions, and self-discovery. Her approach is collaborative, compassionate, and focused on building the strengths clients already have.

Next available: Dec 8

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Pamela Brewers

Pamela Brewers

LCSW

Virtual session

Teen Therapist 13-17

Adult Therapist 18-24

Art Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Family Therapy

Pamela brings over a decade of experience supporting children, teens, and adults through anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and major life changes. Trained at Johnson C. Smith University with a focus on child and adolescent services, she blends empathy, collaboration, and practical tools in her work. She helps clients build confidence, resilience, and a stronger sense of self.

Next available: Dec 8

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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)

It was helpful because now I feel like we have a plan in place and both are going to be supported in this journey. It was also helpful that she was able to get Khloe to open up. I look forward to our future sessions.

Parent of a 12 year-old

23 days ago

Next available: Dec 10

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Emma Palmer

Emma Palmer

LCSW

Virtual session

Child Therapist 10-12

Teen Therapist 13-17

Adult Therapist 18-24

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Psychodynamic

Psychoanalytic

Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)

Emma is a trauma-informed therapist trained at Loyola University who supports teens, young adults, and adults through life transitions, self-esteem challenges, mood disorders, and complex trauma. She offers a warm, nonjudgmental space and draws from psychodynamic, mindfulness, CBT/DBT, and relational approaches. Her focus is whole-person healing—mind, body, and spirit—and helping clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to grow.

Next available: Dec 8

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Abia Hashmi

Abia Hashmi

LCPC

Virtual session

Teen Therapist 13-17

Adult Therapist 18-24

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Abia is a licensed therapist who helps young adults and adults navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, and self-esteem concerns. With experience supporting both South Asian and non-South Asian clients, she offers culturally sensitive, collaborative care. Her warm, nonjudgmental approach helps clients set meaningful goals, build confidence, and develop practical tools for lasting emotional well-being.

Next available: Dec 11

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