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 exclusively in children, teens, and young adults ages 1-26. Our providers are specifically trained in youth mental health, and our platform is designed to make scheduling, insurance verification, and care coordination seamless for families in Illinois.

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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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4 verified intake specialists in Illinois available for you.

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

Kathleen Meyers

Guiding individuals and families towards a healthier and happier lives

LCSWVirtual sessionIntake specialistKids, Teens, & Adults 10-55ACTCBTMotivational InterviewingEFTAnxietyDepression

Sabastian felt that this was one of his best sessions. He said that he needed to be reminded of things and that he found it very helpful that his parents talked to his therapist beforehand.

Parent of a 10 year-old · 7 months ago

Next available: Jul 13

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Elise McDonald

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

This was an incredible first session for my son. He has a hard time sitting still and he definitely has a hard time connecting with certain people... We've had some difficulty finding the right match for him but today was great. Elise was amazing and so sweet and kind and patient and she just came with so many great tools and feedback and things that made him excited for future sessions. We are very excited for him to work with her and know that she will help him so much.

Parent of a 11 year-old · 4 months ago

Next available: Jul 22

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