What is a Clinical Matching Session in Illinois?

A Clinical Matching Session is a 45-minute assessment with a licensed clinician who evaluates your child's needs and matches them with the ideal therapist in Illinois. This is perfect if you're unsure what type of care your child needs.

How is clinical matching different from booking a therapist directly?

When you book directly, you choose a therapist based on their profile. With Clinical Matching, a licensed specialist assesses your child first and makes a personalized recommendation based on clinical expertise — ensuring the best fit from the start.

Does insurance cover Clinical Matching Sessions in Illinois?

Yes, Clinical Matching Sessions are billed as a clinical assessment and are subject to your insurance plan's coverage. We accept major insurance plans in Illinois including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and UnitedHealthcare.

What insurance does Emora Health accept in Illinois?

Emora Health accepts major insurance plans in Illinois including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, and others. Coverage varies by plan, so we recommend verifying your benefits when you schedule. We do not accept Medicaid.

Is Emora Health available in Illinois through telehealth?

Yes. All Emora Health services in Illinois are delivered via secure telehealth video sessions. Your child can connect with a licensed provider from the comfort of home — no commute needed.

How is Emora Health different from other mental health providers in Illinois?

Emora Health specializes in kids, teens, and parents. Our providers are specifically trained in child and family mental health, and our platform is designed to make scheduling, insurance verification, and care coordination seamless for families in Illinois.

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Ages 5-9: Young Kids

Clinical Matching Session

Schedule a clinical assessment with our licensed clinician who will match you with the ideal clinician for your specific situation. This clinical session is subject to your insurance plan coverage.

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1 verified intake specialist in Illinois available for you.

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

Elise McDonald

LPCVirtual sessionIntake specialistKids, Teens, & Adults 5-55ACTAttachment-Based TherapyCBTCFTFamily TherapyPlay TherapyIFSMotivational InterviewingTF-CBTEFTPsychodynamicPsychoanalyticMBTADHDAngerAnxietyAutismBullyingCoping SkillsDepressionFearsLife TransitionsOCDSocial Media AddictionSleepStressLGBTQIA+

Elise is amazing. She sees my 11 year old twins. My daughter said Elise was super compassionate and made her feel safe enough to open up about her thoughts and feelings which is something she has struggled with in the past with previous therapists. My daughter left the session feeling hopeful and validated. Both my children agree that Elise has been the best therapist they have ever had and they have been seeing therapists since they were 5.

Parent of a 11 year-old · 15 days ago

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