Therapy is a collaborative process where a licensed therapist helps you identify thoughts, emotions, behaviors, habits, and past experiences that may be affecting your daily life. These challenges may show up as anxiety, depression, difficulty concentrating, sleep problems, relationship struggles, or feeling stuck.
At Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago, therapy is confidential, goal-oriented, and tailored to your unique needs. Your therapist provides an objective and compassionate perspective while helping you create a plan to move toward your personal and relational goals.
The length of therapy depends on your goals and circumstances. Many clients begin with weekly sessions and later transition to bi-weekly sessions as progress is made.
Therapy continues until you and your therapist agree that your goals have been met. Some clients benefit from short-term therapy, while others prefer longer-term support.
Our dedicated Intake Coordinator will speak with you to understand your concerns and match you with a therapist who has the right clinical expertise.
We consider:
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Your therapy goals
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Insurance coverage
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Scheduling availability
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Preference for Christian counseling or evidence-based therapy
We are intentional about creating strong therapist-client matches.
No. We provide therapy in Chicago for individuals of all backgrounds and beliefs.
We offer Christian counseling for clients who request a faith-based approach. Our therapists use evidence-based therapies and can thoughtfully integrate your spiritual beliefs into treatment if desired.
Yes. We have Spanish-speaking therapists who offer telehealth therapy appointments.
Yes. We offer a free 15-minute phone consultation so you can determine if a therapist feels like the right fit before starting therapy.
We offer several options:
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In-network with BlueCross BlueShield PPO, Aetna, Cigna, PBA, and United Healthcare
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Out-of-pocket payment
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Out-of-network reimbursement (monthly statements provided)
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Sliding scale fees based on income
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Client Access Program: $25 sessions with a supervised therapist in training.
If you have questions about insurance for therapy at Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago, our team is happy to assist you.
Standard therapy sessions last between 53–60 minutes.
Yes. Everything discussed in therapy is confidential.
There are limited legal exceptions:
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Risk of harm to yourself or others
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Suspected abuse of a child, elder, or vulnerable adult
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Court order
Your therapist will review confidentiality policies during your first appointment.
Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago is located at:
1111 North Wells Street, Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60610
We serve clients throughout Chicago, including River North, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, and Old Town. We also offer telehealth therapy across Illinois.
In many cases, yes. Switching between telehealth and in-person sessions may be possible depending on your therapist’s clinical recommendation and your treatment needs.
No. Our therapists do not prescribe medication.
If you are interested in medication management, we can provide referrals to trusted providers. You will never be pressured to pursue medication.
Therapy is generally safe and effective. However, discussing difficult emotions may temporarily increase distress. Working through these experiences with a licensed therapist often leads to long-term growth and healing.
If something feels overwhelming, communicate openly with your therapist so adjustments can be made.