Online Therapy
Across Illinois.
Expert care, from the comfort of home
Whether you're in downtown Chicago, the suburbs, or a rural community, you deserve access to top-tier mental health care. We bring our Naperville-based specialists directly to you via secure video.
What is Online Therapy in Illinois?
Online therapy (also known as telehealth or virtual counseling) provides exactly the same high-quality, evidence-based mental health care as in-person sessions, delivered over a secure video connection. Our Illinois telehealth services include:
- High-Speed Accessibility: Connect with specialists in Naperville without the commute, no matter where you live in the state.
- Secure Platform: 100% HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video sessions that require no software downloads.
- Insurance Coverage: The exact same PPO coverage as in-office visits (BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare).
- Statewide Licensing: Our therapists are fully licensed to treat any resident physically located in Illinois at the time of the session.
Get Started
How online therapy works.
Schedule
Book your appointment online and complete digital intake forms from your phone or computer.
Connect
Join your session via secure video link—no downloads required. Just click and start.
Heal
Receive the same evidence-based therapy we provide in-office, adapted for virtual delivery.
Telehealth Specialties
What we treat online.
All of our specialties are available via telehealth. Our therapists are trained to deliver effective virtual treatment for:
Why Choose Virtual?
Is Online Therapy Right for You?
- You live outside Naperville or far from specialists
- Your busy work schedule makes commuting difficult
- You have caregiving responsibilities at home
- You prefer the comfort and privacy of your own space
- You travel frequently within Illinois
- You struggle to leave the house due to anxiety or mobility
- You want access to specialists not available in your local area
Support for College Students Across Illinois
Navigating college can be overwhelming. Whether you're attending UIUC, Northwestern, UChicago, Illinois State, UIC, or any other campus in the state, online therapy allows you to maintain consistent, high-quality care without having to find a new provider in a college town.
Our therapists help students manage academic pressure, social anxiety, depression, and major life transitions with flexible scheduling that fits around classes.
Statewide Coverage
Our therapists are licensed throughout the state. We regularly work with clients in:
The Experience
Secure & Confidential.
What to expect from our telehealth platform.
HIPAA-Compliant (Secure Video)
Encrypted, secure video conferencing that protects your privacy.
Any Device (Mobile Friendly)
Connect from your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop—no special software needed.
Digital Forms (Paperless)
Complete intake forms online before your first session.
Easy Scheduling (Client Portal)
Book and manage appointments through our online portal.
Our Team
Meet your online therapists.
All of our therapists are licensed in Illinois and experienced in providing effective telehealth care.
Sara Banks, LCSW
Specialties
Specializes in anxiety, OCD, EMDR, and life transitions. Available for virtual sessions statewide.
Nagla Mostafa, LMFT
Specialties
Expert in couples counseling and family therapy via telehealth.
Takeisha Rheams, LCPC
Specialties
Works with adolescents and adults across Illinois via secure video.
Dr. Jonathan Woodin, PsyD
Specialties
Psychologist specializing in OCD, anxiety, and sex therapy—available virtually.
Melanie Ciucci, LCSW
Specialties
Providing virtual therapy for anxiety, depression, and trauma across Illinois.
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions.
Yes. Research consistently shows that telehealth therapy is equally effective as in-person treatment for most conditions, including anxiety, depression, and OCD. Some clients actually prefer it because they feel more relaxed in their own environment.
EMDR has been successfully adapted for telehealth using visual cues on screen, audio tones, or self-administered bilateral stimulation (like butterfly tapping). Our therapists are trained in these virtual protocols.
Yes! One of the advantages of online couples counseling is that partners can join from different locations when needed—great for travel schedules or long-distance situations.
Currently, our therapists are licensed in Illinois only. You must be physically located in Illinois during your sessions. If you're moving to Illinois or visiting, we can discuss your options.
We'll send you connection instructions before your first session and can troubleshoot during your appointment. If video fails, we can switch to phone as a backup.
Yes! We accept the same PPO insurance plans for telehealth as we do for in-person sessions: BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare PPO plans.
Ready to Start Today?
Quality mental health care, from the comfort of your own space. Available throughout Illinois.