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On average, patients who use Zocdoc can search for a Therapist / Counselor in Chicago, book an appointment, and see the Therapist / Counselor within 24 hours. Same-day appointments are often available, you can search for real-time availability of Therapists/Counselors in Chicago who accept your insurance and make an appointment online.
Zocdoc lets you search specifically for a Chicago Therapist / Counselor who takes your insurance. Just choose your carrier and plan from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. If you’re not sure which plan you have, you can use Zocdoc’s insurance checker to find out.
Zocdoc is a free online service that helps patients find Therapists/Counselors in Chicago and book appointments instantly. You can search for Chicago Therapists/Counselors by symptom or visit reason. Then, choose your insurance plan. Based on that information, you’ll see a list of providers who meet your search criteria, along with their available appointment slots.
When you search for Chicago Therapists/Counselors on Zocdoc, you can filter your results by gender, in addition to other criteria. That way, you’ll only see Therapists/Counselors in Chicago who match your preferences.
On Zocdoc, you can search specifically for Chicago Therapists/Counselors with availability after 5 p.m.
You can use Zocdoc to find Therapists/Counselors in Chicago who are highly rated by other patients. These ratings are based on verified reviews submitted by real patients. Every time a patient completes an appointment booked on Zocdoc, they’re invited to review their experience. Each review must comply with Zocdoc’s guidelines.
Therapists/Counselors in Chicago on Zocdoc who see patients through online video visits will have a purple video icon on their profiles. You can also filter your search results to show only Therapists/Counselors who offer video visits.
Most insurers provide coverage for video visits at the same cost as in-person visits. You can search on Zocdoc specifically for Therapists/Counselors in Chicago who accept your insurance for video visits by selecting your carrier and plan from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. We recommend you check with your insurance carrier directly to confirm your coverage and out of pocket costs for video visits.
Zocdoc lets you search specifically for a Therapist / Counselor who has appointments available before 10:00 am, or after 5:00 pm. Just choose the special hours filter at the top of our search page.
Zocdoc let's you see real-time availability for Therapists/Counselors in Chicago. Many Therapists/Counselors offer appointments on Saturdays and Sundays.
Illinois has around 1,770 practicing counselors. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023)
Approximately 18.1% of adults in Illinois reported having ever been told by a healthcare provider that they had some form of depressive disorder. Counselors can help them through therapy and medication. (America's Health Rankings, 2024)
In Illinois, there are nearly 349.4 mental health providers, including counselors, per 100,000 population. (America's Health Rankings, 2024)
Approximately 13.7% of adults in Illinois experience frequent mental distress, which means they reported their mental health was not good for at least 14 days in the past month. (America's Health Rankings, 2024)
The best therapists and counselors in Chicago, IL, are usually board-certified, have positive patient reviews, and work with reputable hospitals. Zocdoc makes it easy to compare these details so you can choose with confidence.
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