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Top Cigna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Aurora, IL

Access mental health care in Aurora with Cigna coverage through Headway's network of 2,246 licensed providers. Sessions start as low as $0-$25 per copay, available in-person or virtually with appointments often available within days.

Anne Zakaras

Anne Zakaras

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“Anne's integrative, client-centered, relational approach is rooted in evidence-based psychotherapeutic practices combined with art therapy techniques...”
Cigna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Creative, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brent Hope

Brent Hope

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Evanston, IL


“Helping people overcome the challenges of difficult emotions like guilt, shame, or any of life's stressors, starts with reconnecting them to their inherent worth.”
Cigna + 8 others
PTSD
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Lauren Howard

Lauren Howard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Northbrook, IL


“My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I take a grounded, practical approach—helping clients learn to ride life's waves instead of fighting against them.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Tenisha Brewer

Tenisha Brewer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Homewood, IL


“My style is calm, direct, and supportive, creating a space where you can process openly while also gaining tools to move forward with greater stability and confidence.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Joslyn Jelinek

Joslyn Jelinek

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“The day to day world is field work and what we do during our session is work and revise new strategies to use during field work.”
Cigna + 15 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Susan Halpin

Susan Halpin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Winnetka, IL


“I find it rewarding to offer a safe, validating space where people can process our rapidly changing world and make sense of their own changes.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Janice Barmann

Janice Barmann

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Woodstock, IL


“I believe healing comes from within each individual. While sometimes challenging, our healing journey can lead us to freedom and fullness in our lives.”
Cigna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Dr. Kimberly Alderson

Dr. Kimberly Alderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • South Holland, IL


“I like to meet the client where they are and help them develop and grow into a healthier individual.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Creative, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kenisha Davis

Kenisha Davis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • South Holland, IL


“You can expect to leave the session feeling understood, empowered, and with a clear roadmap for your journey toward better mental health and wellness.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Brett Sisler

Brett Sisler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Libertyville, IL


“I know firsthand what it's like to struggle with anxiety and depression, and I believe there is always hope and a path forward.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Hope Barnes

Hope Barnes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lansing, IL


“I believe healing begins when we feel seen, heard, and supported. As a therapist, I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where growth is nurtured, stories are honored, and hope is restored.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Creative, Empowering

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jenna McLaughlin

Jenna McLaughlin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Algonquin, IL


“I specialize in evidence-based counseling approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFBT).”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shelley Johnson

Shelley Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ringwood, IL


“I believe that mental wellness is a journey; and if one is willing to put in the effort, anything can be achieved.”
Cigna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Dr. Maria Escobar

Dr. Maria Escobar

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Gurnee, IL


Dr. Maria Escobar is a licensed clinical social worker and Doctor of Social Work dedicated to advancing equity, empowerment, and well-being in diverse communities. With over 10 years of experience in the field, Dr. Escobar specializes in clinical practice areas, e.g., trauma-informed care, family systems, or mental health advocacy.

Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Lisa Pearson

Lisa Pearson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bourbonnais, IL


“It's a priority of mine that each individual I meet with leaves a session feeling heard, respected, and their feelings validated.”
Cigna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mihaela Vladu

Mihaela Vladu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Gurnee, IL


Thank you for taking the first step in sharing your story—your Mental Health Matters, and you deserve to be heard, supported, and understood.

Welcome to Integrated Family Behavioral Health & Counseling PLLC! I'm Mihaela Vladu, PMHNP-BC, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 16+ years of experience in healthcare, dedicated to helping individuals achieve lasting mental wellness and regain control of their lives.

I provide compassionate, personalized, and evidence-based care in a safe and supportive environment where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered. My approach focuses on treating the whole person—not just symptoms—while working collaboratively with you to reach your goals.

I specialize in working with a diverse range of individuals, including younger/older adults, children aged 6 and up, women dealing specifically with trauma and abuse, and veterans, as well as active-duty personnel experiencing PTSD. As a certified ADHD specialist, I provide targeted, evidence-based interventions to help individuals improve focus and daily functioning. I also have extensive experience treating bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, panic disorder, OCD, and other complex mental health conditions.

Areas of Expertise:

• Dual-Diagnosis Care (SUD + mood/anxiety​/​psychotic disorders)

• MAT: Buprenorphine​/​Suboxone inductions & maintenance; relapse-prevention planning

• Alcohol​/​Opioid Withdrawal & Detox protocols (court order MAT program, inpatient, outpatient, and halfway houses)

• Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis

• Residential​/​PHP​/​IOP programmed care & step-down planning

• Trauma-informed care, veteran populations, and complex comorbidity

Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Tobi Adeboyejo

Tobi Adeboyejo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Inverness, IL


“My approach is warm, solution-oriented, and focused on helping clients achieve emotional stability and a better quality of life.”
Cigna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Abraham Luba

Abraham Luba

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe the best care happens when we work together, so I make it a priority to ensure you fully understand your treatment plan every step of the way.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Brandi Rhoads

Brandi Rhoads

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“Healthcare is more than treating acute and chronic conditions. We will treat the whole person—mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Sheridan Meriwether

Sheridan Meriwether

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal as a therapist is to create a safe and welcoming space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to achieve the healing and personal growth they seek.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Derron Johnson

Derron Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I'm passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered...”
Cigna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Alison Miller

Alison Miller

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I create a safe, compassionate, space which promotes an environment centered around loving-kindness, empathic understanding, growth, and healing.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Tierra Aikens

Tierra Aikens

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Building a trusting therapeutic relationship is very important to me, because healing and growth happen best when you feel safe, heard, and supported.”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Kyrsten McCright

Kyrsten McCright

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to provide a warm, supportive, and judgment-free space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Olivia Suarez

Olivia Suarez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I take a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach and strive to create a space where you feel safe to share openly.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Mickia Davis

Mickia Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Life can be messy, confusing, and exhausting—and you don’t have to go through it alone. I’m a realist therapist who listens deeply and meets you where you are. I blend evidence-based tools with real-world conversations to help you feel understood while learning how to cope, heal, and grow. If you’re feeling anxious, burned out, stuck in grief, challenged with life transitions or caught in old patterns—and ready for meaningful change at your own pace—I’m here to help. Let’s figure this out together.

Cigna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Makeda Ray

Makeda Ray

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi, I'm Makeda (Kee)! I believe therapy should be a safe, supportive space where you can show up exactly as you are. Whether you're navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, or life transitions, I'm here to help you build practical tools, gain confidence, and move toward the life you want. I'd be honored to support you on your healing journey.

Cigna + 3 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Rosemarie Stefaniw-Gottlieb

Rosemarie Stefaniw-Gottlieb

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Barrington, IL


“In order to complete out mission of enhancing your personal well-being, we need to be open and honest.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dr. Brandon Lipin

Dr. Brandon Lipin

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is supportive, direct, and practical, with an emphasis on helping clients better understand themselves while building realistic tools for change.”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maribeth Rex

Maribeth Rex

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I use Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, which means we spend more time building toward where you want to be than analyzing how you got here.”
Cigna + 2 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Stress management, Women's issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Meggan MacFarlane

Meggan MacFarlane

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe therapy should feel like a real conversation, not a lecture. My style is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Mary Brown

Mary Brown

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is supportive, respectful, and client‐centered, with a focus on empowering individuals to take an active role in their care.”
Cigna + 7 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Imanii Uwakwe

Imanii Uwakwe

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My role is to walk alongside you as you uncover and rediscover those pieces of yourself that you never knew were there or that you were scared to tap into.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Tanya Mance

Tanya Mance

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


As an artist and art therapist, I believe that creativity comes in many forms. It is my goal to help every individual create a peaceful home environment be it through art or therapy. Being a visual artist means being able to make simple shapes and lines and help them evolve into another form. Art therapy uses lines, shapes and colors to help one heal. How an individual choses to manipulate those various tools determines the final outcome.

Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Mary Stanek

Mary Stanek

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I incorporate a blend of practices, including mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and CBT to overcome challenges and maintain emotional resilience.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Vania Johnson

Vania Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have a special interest in working with parents of neurodivergent children, recognizing the unique joys and emotional complexities that accompany raising a child with autism or ADHD, or both.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Darrick Melton

Darrick Melton

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I work to establish a therapeutic environment so that clients know that they have a safe space to be themselves.”
Cigna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Chelsea Bushnell

Chelsea Bushnell

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I specialize in helping individuals who are navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges, alongside a wide range of life stressors and mental health concerns. I work best with clients who are motivated for growth and open to meaningful change, even when the process feels difficult. Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed by day-to-day stress, stuck in long-standing emotional patterns, or struggling to heal from past experiences that continue to impact their present lives. In our work together, I provide a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to explore what you're going through

Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Dr. Muinat Akintola

Dr. Muinat Akintola

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I have particular expertise in developing treatment plans that combine medication management with evidence-based psychotherapy.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dr. Courtney Boddie

Dr. Courtney Boddie

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in helping clients to noce these symptoms as solutions, to beter self-regulate, and to upgrade those expired patterns-in-living.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive

What type of therapy does Cigna cover?

Cigna plans can vary, but many cover a range of therapy types. Below are some common options that may be included in your coverage.
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Affordable care that fits you — and your Cigna plan

Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with Cigna — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.