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Deciding to see a therapist may have been difficult, but finding one who accepts your insurance may be even more challenging. And while you’re trying to cope with your own mental and emotional issues, dealing with insurance issues may be the last thing you want to do.

At Mental Health Match, we specialize in matching people to therapists near you who accept or are in-network with Optum.

Wherever you are located in Illinois from Chicago to Zion or even Lindenhurst, or anywhere else nearby, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Does Your Insurance Cover Therapy?

Before you start therapy, the first thing you should do is verify your outpatient Optum therapy coverage. If your plan doesn’t cover behavioral health therapy, they won’t pay; it may surprise you how many plans don’t include therapist insurance coverage.

To determine what your plan covers, you can call the customer service number on your insurance card. Once you know for sure that your insurance will cover outpatient behavioral health, leave it to us to help you find a therapist who accepts Optum plans.

If you would like to learn more about how to use insurance to cover therapy, check out our FAQ about how to pay for therapy.

Find a Therapist Near You Who Accepts Optum Therapy Coverage

Instead of Googling “therapists that take my insurance” and sifting through tons of results to no avail, allow us to help. After all, the longer you spend trying to figure out how to pay for therapy, the longer your treatment may be delayed.

With Mental Health Match, finding a qualified therapist near you who takes Optum therapy coverage is easy! Start by browsing in-network experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

Illinois Therapists In-Network with Optum - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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Shannon Griffith
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We find ways together to cope with the uncertainty of life and how to make decisions that feel meaningful and fulfilling. My clients discuss work, school, body image, relationships, burnout, imposter syndrome, intrusive thoughts, and more.


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We find ways together to cope with the uncertainty of life and how to make decisions that feel meaningful and fulfilling. My clients discuss work, school, body image, relationships, burnout, imposter syndrome, intrusive thoughts, and more.

Something to know about my approach is:

I love to help people create a different relationship with themselves and build skills to manage intrusive thoughts that seem embarrassing, shameful, bad, or wrong. I use ACT, DBT, and ERP modalities to help my clients.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Body Dysmorphia
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Health Anxiety
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders (OCSDs)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Substance Use Disorders
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Theresa Ro
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Together we will work on becoming a better version of yourself. Whatever that version is, and how to get there is based on each individual's needs and goals. The space is open for the individual to decide what it is they want to focus and work on.


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Together, we will:

Together we will work on becoming a better version of yourself. Whatever that version is, and how to get there is based on each individual's needs and goals. The space is open for the individual to decide what it is they want to focus and work on.

Something to know about my approach is:

As a therapist I am direct with my clients, and I like to use humor as well. I consider myself and eclectic therapist and adjust therapy to the needs of the individual client. There may be moments that are challenging but not impossible to work on.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adults
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Children
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • High-Functioning Autism
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Pre-Teens
  • Social-Emotional Learning
  • Young Adults
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Taryn O'Neil
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Create a supportive space for you to connect with your core values, learn more about yourself and your relationships, work on breaking out of patterns that aren't serving you anymore, and help you to feel more present and engaged in daily life.


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Together, we will:

Create a supportive space for you to connect with your core values, learn more about yourself and your relationships, work on breaking out of patterns that aren't serving you anymore, and help you to feel more present and engaged in daily life.

Something to know about my approach is:

I believe that effective therapy firmly relies upon having a strong therapeutic relationship. We will lean into humor, create space for all of your emotions, celebrate the wins, and find ways for you to be kind to yourself in the process.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Grief
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Life Transitions
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationships
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Stress
  • Trauma
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Kyla Dannelke
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I want to help you write your story, as you have always imagined it. Incorporating your dreams and letting go things that no longer serve you today.


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I want to help you write your story, as you have always imagined it. Incorporating your dreams and letting go things that no longer serve you today.

Something to know about my approach is:

I don’t believe therapy is one size fits all, I want to tailor it to your life and your vision! If that means sharing memes and laugh, I’m here for it!

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Children of Parents With Substance Use Disorders
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Persistant Depressive Disorder
  • Substance Abuse Education
  • Substance Use
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Dr. Derek Ream
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address the unique challenges faced by gay men, such as reconciling your identity and lived experiences. We also will focus on any relevant emotional and interpersonal challenges you might experience.


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Picture of Dr. Derek Ream, mental health therapist in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jer...
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Together, we will:

address the unique challenges faced by gay men, such as reconciling your identity and lived experiences. We also will focus on any relevant emotional and interpersonal challenges you might experience.

Something to know about my approach is:

I like to support my patients where they are at presently, but also help prepare them for forward momentum. At times I may stir the pot and "call folks" out as necessary, while also validating their experiences for what they are worth.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Agoraphobia
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Gay
  • Grief
  • Harm OCD
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Mood Regulation
  • Motivation
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic Attacks
  • Panic Disorders
  • Procrastination
  • Resilience
  • Social Anxiety
  • Substance Use
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Dr. Derek Ream remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North ...