How to Find a Black Therapist Who Accepts Medicaid in Illinois
Yes, you can see a Black therapist with Illinois Medicaid.
Walk With Me Counseling Center is a Black owned practice with Black therapists, offering online therapy for adults anywhere in Illinois. We accept two Medicaid plans: Aetna Better Health of Illinois and Blue Cross Community Health Plans (BCCHP). With active coverage through these plans, covered sessions cost $0.
Now, the part nobody asks you about.
You pay one bill and fall behind on another. Your kids need something. Your relationship is wearing you out. And somehow, you are supposed to keep everything together.
You’re tired.
Tired of worrying. Tired of figuring everything out by yourself. Tired of saying “I’m fine” because explaining what’s wrong feels like more work.
You keep thinking, “Something has to give.” You just can’t see what.
You Want More Than Just Making It Through the Day
Maybe you’re a single mom handling bills, school messages, meals, and a child who needs you right when you need a minute to breathe.
Maybe you’re in a relationship that leaves you feeling alone. You want things to change, but you don’t know what to say, what to do, or whether you can afford to leave.
Maybe you work hard and still have to choose which bill can wait.
You want to stop lying awake doing math in your head. You want to be more patient with your kids. You want a relationship where what you need counts. You want to make a decision without questioning yourself twenty times.
You can bring every bit of that to therapy.
You do not need a perfect explanation. “I’m overwhelmed, and I don’t want to keep feeling this way” is enough to begin.
How Therapy Can Help When You Feel Stuck
Therapy won’t pay your bills or make another person change. Your therapist can help you sort out what is happening and decide what to do next.
Together, you can work on:
Quieting the worry that keeps you awake.
Catching the moment before stress turns into snapping at your kids.
Saying no without carrying guilt for the rest of the day.
Understanding why the same arguments keep happening and deciding what you want to do differently.
Making decisions with more confidence.
Change takes time. You don’t have to do it by yourself while it happens.
The Black Therapists You’ll Work With
If you want a Black therapist, say so. You are allowed to look for someone who helps you feel comfortable, heard, and understood.
Veleka Avant, LSW, CADC works with adults who have been carrying too much for too long. Maybe your mind won’t shut off at night. You feel overwhelmed, keep overthinking, or are trying to find your footing after a breakup or major life change.
Deja Phillips, LSW, CADC helps adults who feel worn down by relationship stress. Maybe you keep having the same arguments, feel alone in your relationship, or struggle to move forward after a breakup.
Walk With Me Counseling Center is based in Chicago and sees adults online throughout Illinois. We welcome people of all backgrounds.
Online Therapy With Accepted Medicaid Plans Costs $0
At Walk With Me Counseling Center, we accept:
With active coverage through these plans, covered therapy sessions cost $0.
That means you can get help without adding a therapy bill to a budget that is already stretched.
Not sure which plan you have? Look at the full name on your insurance card. We check your coverage before your consultation is confirmed and explain the next steps.
A Personal Note From Our Founder
“I once had Medicaid coverage myself. There is no shame in using your insurance to get care. I want you to feel respected, heard, and welcome at Walk With Me Counseling Center from the first conversation.”
Tasha Young, LCPC
Getting Started Takes Three Steps
1. Request your free consultation
Click Request Your Free 15-Minute Consultation, choose an available time, and complete the request form. Have your insurance card ready.
2. We check your coverage
We verify your insurance within one business day. Once your coverage is checked, we confirm your consultation and send you instructions to join.
3. Meet your therapist online
Your consultation is a 15 minute video call with the therapist you would be working with. Ask questions. Say what has been going on. See if it feels like a fit, then talk about scheduling your first session.
You can show up nervous. You can say you have never done this before. You do not need to prepare a speech.
No Trip Across Town to Get Support
Our appointments happen online. Use a phone, tablet, or computer with internet access from a private space. You must be located in Illinois during your session.
There is no drive to an office, parking search, or bus ride to fit into your day.
If you’re parenting, choose an available time when someone can help with the kids or you can have privacy. This is time for you to talk, breathe, and focus on what you need.
When Do You Get a Turn?
You make time for school meetings. You answer the calls. You handle what everyone else needs.
Taking care of yourself does not mean you stop caring about your children or family. It means you are on the list, too.
You do not have to wait until life gets easier to ask for help.
When you schedule a session, treat that time like it matters. Because it does. If something changes, contact us early so we can discuss rescheduling.
FAQs About Finding a Black Therapist Who Accepts Medicaid
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Yes. Walk With Me Counseling Center is a Black owned Chicago practice with Black therapists. We offer online therapy for adults across Illinois and accept Aetna Better Health of Illinois and Blue Cross Community Health Plans.
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Covered sessions cost $0 with active Aetna Better Health of Illinois or Blue Cross Community Health Plans coverage. The 15 minute consultation is free, too.
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No. We currently accept Aetna Better Health of Illinois and Blue Cross Community Health Plans. Check the full plan name on your card before you request a consultation.
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Yes. Our appointments are online. You need a phone, tablet, or computer with internet access and a private place to talk. You must be located in Illinois during your appointment.
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Request your free consultation, and we’ll share current appointment options. We’ll help you find an available time that works for you.
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Yes. You can talk about what is weighing on you and how it affects your daily life. Your therapist can help you work through the stress, consider your options, and decide on your next steps.
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You can start with “I’m tired,” “I feel stuck,” or “I want something to change.” Your therapist will ask questions and help you begin.
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You meet by video with the therapist you would be working with. You ask questions, share what you need help with, and talk about appointment times. It is a chance to see whether the practice feels like a fit. It is not a full therapy session.
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Tell us before your next appointment. We will check whether we accept your new plan and explain what it means for your care.
You Don’t Need All the Answers First
You do not have to solve your whole life today.
Find your insurance card. Request a consultation. That’s today’s part.
If you’re an adult in Illinois with Aetna Better Health of Illinois or Blue Cross Community Health Plans, your covered sessions with Walk With Me Counseling Center cost $0.
You deserve support while you figure out what comes next.
