

Discover open-minded mental health providers in Glenview serving the greater Chicago area including Northbrook, Skokie, and Des Plaines. With 2,421 licensed therapists available, Headway offers flexible scheduling and accepts multiple insurance plans to support your wellness journey.
Dr. Opelt earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at New Mexico State University after completing his Master’s of Science in Educational Psychology: Community Counseling from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. During his graduate training, he earned certifications in Trauma Counseling and Multicultural Knowledge Basis in Mental Health Practices, and a graduate minor in Integrated Behavioral Health. Dr. Opelt has completed postdoctoral fellowships in research in Rehabilitation Psychology, with an emphasis on Multiple Sclerosis, at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and in clinical Rehabilitation and Pain Psychology at MedStar Health National Rehabilitation Hospital. He has focused his clinical work on adults who have concerns about insomnia, cognitive impairment, addiction, LGBT+ concerns, caregiver support, transplants, burn survivors, cancer, musculoskeletal diseases like MS and Parkinson’s disease, and those who have amputations. He is a licensed psychologist in Maryland and Illinois.
I am a board-certified clinical health psychologist with extensive experience helping individuals navigate stress, anxiety, depression, health concerns, and life transitions. I take a collaborative and supportive approach, focusing on understanding your unique experiences and what matters most to you. My goal is to create a comfortable, nonjudgemental space where you feel heard and respected. Together, we'll work on practical strategies to help you copy more effectively, feel more balanced, and move toward meaningful, lasting change











Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Finding the right therapist in Glenview starts with getting clear on what you need. Whether you're looking for help with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or something else, consider a licensed provider — such as an LCSW, LCPC, psychologist, or psychiatrist — who specializes in that area. Reading a provider's bio can give you a sense of their style and approach before you reach out.
Glenview is part of a large metro area with thousands of mental health providers, so narrowing your options matters. Think about what's most important to you: a specific therapy approach like CBT or EMDR, availability that fits your schedule, or the option to meet in person or virtually. Many providers on the North Shore offer both.
Therapy in the greater Chicago area can be costly out of pocket, but using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to bring that cost down. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs upfront. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit — making it easier to find a therapist who fits both your needs and your budget.
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