TELEHEALTH IN ILLINOIS
Online Therapy For Illinois Residents
Get matched with a PhD-level therapist. First session offered within a week. We verify your insurance benefits for you.
Book Your First Session
Next Steps
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Please complete the form on this page. Our clinical director will assist you in finding a therapist who matches your needs.
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We will send you the intake paperwork and verify your insurance benefits.
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You will meet with your therapist via secure video on the scheduled date. Please choose a quiet space and check your camera and internet connection before your appointment.
In-network with major insurance providers: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare/Optum, Oscar. We'll verify your benefits before you begin and only charge your credit card on file after each session.
Immediate availability: You're offered a first session within a week with a therapist who fits your needs.
Online sessions: Secure telehealth therapy across Illinois.
Specialized care: Individual therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, transitions, burnout, identity questions, and adjustment difficulties.
Several age groups: Adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Coordination of care: We'll talk to your prescriber when needed.
Our licensed psychologists provide therapy to residents across PSYPACT states, including Illinois.
What PSYPACT Means For You
PSYPACT is an interstate agreement that allows licensed psychologists to provide therapy across state lines, including Illinois.
Therapists Who Offer Therapy In Illinois
Adriane Barroso, Ph.D.
Dr. Adriane is a psychologist and psychoanalyst who helps adults experiencing grief, trauma, and crisis. She takes a thoughtful, non-pathologizing approach and offers online sessions in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Waitlist
Kristen Wheeler, Psy.D.
Dr. Kristen offers in-person and online therapy for teens and adults. She helps them navigate anxiety, depression, and trauma with compassion, and creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where lasting change can begin.
Available – Starts December 1
Questions People Ask
Is online therapy as effective?
For many concerns, yes. We decide together based on your needs.
Do I need special equipment?
You need a regular phone or computer with a camera and stable internet. Headphones help.
Where can I be located?
In Illinois or any other PSYPACT-participating state.
How do payments work?
Insurance is billed the same way as in person: Co-pays and fees are paid after each session, using the credit card we have on file.
Do you accept insurance for therapy in Illinois? Are you in-network with my insurance company?
We’re in-network with most major plans, but we'll confirm your eligibility and benefits before your first session so there are no surprises.
Why is PSYPACT relevant for Illinois residents?
This initiative improves access to mental health care across the United States. As a result, Real Talk can provide telehealth therapy in Illinois, with licensed psychologists offering telehealth services across the state.
Community & Crisis Resources (Illinois)
If you are in crisis, telehealth is not a substitute for emergent care. Please use these resources immediately.
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Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
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CARES (Crisis & Referral Entry Services) Hotline: 1-800-345-9049 (24/7, 365 days) for mental health crisis response statewide.
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988, available statewide.
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Illinois Warm Line (peer support): 1-866-359-7953 (non-crisis emotional support)
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SASS (Screening, Assessment & Support Services) for youth in crisis: Contact via CARES line; provides intensive services when youth may require hospitalization.
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NAMI Illinois Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) — for referrals, support, and information. Community Health Partnership of Illinois
You may also consider local mobile crisis response providers (varies by county) and local community mental health agencies (list by county links via Illinois DHS).
Illinois Mental Health Snapshot & Why Telehealth Helps
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A significant number of residents in Virginia live in areas designated as Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), which makes accessing timely care challenging.
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Many individuals postpone seeking help due to long travel distances, extended wait times, or the unavailability of in-network therapists.
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Online therapy sessions provide a valuable solution for those in underserved regions, as well as for individuals who value privacy or have difficulty traveling.
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Additionally, if you move within Virginia or to another PSYPACT state, you can continue receiving care from your same clinician.