Community Partner Referrals
If providing a patient with a list of potential outside referrals, please use the following: Recommended Community Behavioral Health Providers. For patients with The University of Chicago Health Plan, please use the following: Recommended Community Behavioral Health Providers- UCHP.
The following community partner referral information is only for UChicago Medicine providers. The grids below summarize the details of external referral partners including accepted insurances, contact information, and availability to accept new patients. Please refer patients to only 1 partner. Contact Neda Laiteerapong with any questions.
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Community Mental Health Therapy Partners: Therapy
| Partners (listed in order of availability) |
Referral Details | Locations | Therapy | Payment Accepted | Contact Information Use .BHIPREFERRAL smartphrase to collect patient info and copy into email to send to referral partner* Put “UChicago referral #encrypt” in subject line. |
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| Medicare | Medicaid | Private | UCHP Aetna | Sliding Scale | |||||
| KP Counseling | – Large group w/ addiction medicine therapy/psychiatry – Ages 10+; Polish, Tagalong – All conditions except eating d/o – Specializes in minorities, LGBTQIA+, trauma – Many modalities (e.g., EMDR, PST, CPT) |
Rockford, Huntley, Uptown, Evanston, Telehealth | Individual Family Couples | Part B, Medicare Adv | Aetna, BCBS Optum, United | Y | info@uptownpsych.com | ||
| Lackey Counseling Group | – Multidisciplinary group focused on underresourced individuals – Ages 5+; Spanish – Anxiety, ADHD, depression, PTSD, SUD – Specializes in minorities, LGBTQIA+, trauma – Many modalities (e.g., ACT, group DBT, EMDR, PST, somatic therapy) – Teen group counseling for sports-focused mental health |
Evanston, Telehealth | Individual Family Couples | Medicaid, Ambetter, BC Community, CountyCare, Magellan, Meridian, Molina, Triwest | Aetna, BCBS, Blue Choice, Cigna, Humana, Optum, United | Y | cheryl@lackeycounselinggroup.com | ||
| CTS Health | – Mission-driven Medicaid-only practice -Ages 5+; Spanish, Polish – All conditions except eating d/o, psychosis – Specializes in minorities, trauma, spirituality – Many modalities (e.g., ACT, DBT, PE, CPT, TI- CBT) – Case manage., transportation, psychosocial rehab |
Grand Blvd, Elmwood Park, Logan Sq, Telehealth | Individual Family | All types of Medicaid incl CountyCare, Molina, etc. | Y | epadilla@ates | |||
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Rula (48 states including IL, IN, WI, MI, and DC) |
– National large telemental health group – Ages 5+; many languages – All conditions except psychosis, phobia – Many modalities (e.g., CPT, DBT, EMDR) |
Telehealth | Individual Family |
Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Optum, United | Y | ucmreferrals@rula.com | |||
| Mirjam Quinn and Associates (MQA) | – South Side group w/ neuropsych testing – Ages 4+; Greek, German, Spanish available – All conditions except psychosis – Specializes in minorities, LGBTQIA+, trauma – Many modalities (e.g., CPT, EMDR, PST) |
Telehealth | Individual Family Group Couples | Aetna, BCBS, United, Headway | Y | intake@mqatherapy.com | |||
| The Psychology Center, Inc | – Group that takes most insurances – Ages 5+; Spanish – All conditions except eating d/o, psychosis, dev. disability |
West Beverly, Telehealth | Individual Family Couples Group |
Part B; Medicare Adv (not BCBS) |
Aetna BH, CountyCare, Medicare/ Medicaid | All | Y |
Patient self scheduling link: ThePsychologyCenter.Biz – Please include health insurance ID information when scheduling |
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| Depression and Anxiety Specialty Clinic of Chicago (DASC) | – Specializes in personality disorder (DBT) – Ages 5+; Spanish – All conditions – Many modalities (e.g., ERP, ACT, DBT, SPACE) |
Lakeview, Telehealth | Individual Group | Aetna, BCBS PPO, Optum, United | Y | Mckenziegallagher@dascchicago.com | |||
| Solutions Counseling and Consulting Group | – Specializes in trauma, minorities; can include spirituality – Ages 9+; Arabic – All conditions except psychosis, phobias – Many modalities (e.g., CPT, EMDR, PST) |
Beverly, Telehealth | Individual Group Family Couples, Pastoral-based Counseling | Aetna BH, BC Community, CountyCare, Molina, Meridian, WellCare | BCBS, BCBS HMO, Beacon, Cigna, Magellan, Optum, Oxford, PsycHealth, United, UMR | solutionsccgroup@gmail.com | |||
| A True Space | – Health psychology-led group – Ages 21-64 – Anxiety, ADHD, depression, PTSD – Specializes in Black women, stress, health psych. -Many modalities (e.g., CPT, PE) |
Olympia Fields, Telehealth | Individual Group Family Couples | Aetna, BCBS, Cigna | Y | admin@atruespace.com | |||
| Mobile Wellness (IL and IN) | – Group that takes many Medicaid insurances – Ages 5+; Spanish – Anxiety, ADHD, depression, PTSD, bipolar, schizoaffective – Many modalities (e.g., CPT, EMDR) |
Telehealth (IL and IN) | Individual |
Part B | Medicaid, BC Community, CountyCare, Molina, Meridian, MMAI, Medicare/Medicaid | Anthem, Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, United | Y | Y | info@mobilementalwellness.org |
| Meridian Psychiatric Partners | –Large practice caring for common problems – Specializes in health professionals – Ages 3+; Spanish for adults – Anxiety, ADHD, depression, PTSD, mild SUD – Many modalities (e.g., CPT, EMDR) |
Streeterville, Evanston, Lake Forest, Oak Park, Oakbrook Terrace, Telehealth | Individual Family Couples Group |
Aetna, BCBS, Blue Choice | Y |
Patient self-scheduling link: Meridianpsychiatricpartners.com Following email referral, patients will receive a call from 312-640-7743 to schedule appt |
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| Ashé Counseling & Coaching (ASHECC) | – Specializes in minorities and trauma – Ages 12+; Spanish – Anxiety, ADHD, depression, PTSD, phobia, grief, relations, peripartum – Many modalities (e.g., CPT, DBT, EMDR) |
South Loop, Logan Square, Telehealth | Individual Family Couples |
Medicaid, Aetna BH, BC Community, Meridian | Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, United | Y | Y | ||
| Kathy Sexton-Radek, PhD | – Individual sleep psychologist at Advent – Ages 3+ – Many modalities (e.g., CBTi, DBT, EMDR) – Psychoeducational and neuropsychological assessments, psychopharmacology |
Telehealth | Individual | Part B; Medicare Adv | Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, SmartHealth | Y | ksrsleep@aol.com | ||
| Geode Health | – Large group with many in-person options -Ages 5+*; Polish, Spanish, Urdu – All conditions – Many modalities (e.g., CPT, DBT, EMDR, ERP) *Ages 7+ in Joliet location |
Evergreen Park, Hyde Park, Lakeview, West Loop, West Town, Glenview, Joliet; N, W, SW Suburbs, St. Charles, Telehealth | Individual Group Family Couples | Part B | Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Magelian, Optum, United | Y | |||
| Centers for Cognitive Wellness | – Specializes in neuropsych issues – Ages 17+ – Anxiety, ADHD, depression, PTSD, dementia, stroke, TBI, epilepsy, MS, MCI, Parkinson’s, chemo-brain, PTSD** – Neuropsychological testing – Many modalities (e.g., CPT, DBT)7+ – Only neuropsychological testing offered until further notice |
Loop, Telehealth | Individual |
Part B |
Aetna, BCBS, United | Y | info@cogwellness.com | ||
| Chicago Counseling Services | – Specializes in young adults, diverse backgrounds – Ages 7+; Spanish, Mandarin, Hebrew, Korean -Anxiety, ADHD, depression, PTSD, SUD, DV, sexuality, self-harm, foster care – Many modalities (e.g., DBT) |
Hyde Park, Albany Park, Telehealth | Individual Family Couples Group |
Aetna, BCBS Blue Choice, Cigna, United, USHIP | Y | info@chicagocounselingservices.com | |||
| Chicago Center for Growth & Change | – Women-led group of PhDs/PsyDs – Ages 4+ – All conditions except autism, dementia, OCD – Many modalities (e.g., CPT, EMDR) |
Loop, Telehealth | Individual Family Couples Group |
BCBS, Blue Choice |
info@chicagocenterforgrowth.com drcrawford@chicagocenterforgrowth.com
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| Cityscape Counseling | – Ages 12+ – All conditions except dementia – Many modalities (e.g., DBT, ERP) |
Loop, Telehealth | Individual Family Couples Group |
Aetna, BCBS, Blue Choice, Cigna, Optum, United | Y | intake@cityscapecounseling.com | |||
| Healing, Empowering, & Learning Professionals (H.E.L.P.) LLC | – Small group specializing in trauma & minorities – Ages 15+ – Depression, bipolar, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD |
Telehealth | Individual Family Couples |
Medicaid, Aetna BH, BC Community, CountyCare, Meridian | Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, United | Y | referral@help-llc.org | ||
| Pillars of Wellness (IN, IL, and MI only) | – Large Indiana-based practice – Ages 7+; Spanish – All conditions except eating d/o, psychosis – Specializes in trauma, LGBTQIA+, minorities, faith-based care, family conflict – Many modalities (including manualized CBT) t – IL and MI Telehealth only |
Hobart, Merrillville, Valparaiso, Telehealth (first appt always telehealth; IL and MI telehealth only) | Individual Family Couples* Group*Cash only |
Anthem HIP, CareSource, MDwise, MHS | Aetna, Ambetter, Anthem BCBS, Cigna, Optum, United | Y | |||
| Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA) | – Specializes in 1st gen Asian mental health – Ages 5+; Mandarin, Cantonese – Anxiety, ADHD, depression, SUD, OCD, grief/loss – Community based resources and support |
Chinatown, Telehealth | Individual Family Couples Group |
Medicaid, BC Community, CountyCare, IlliniCare, Meridian, Molina | Ambetter, BCBS, Cigna, United | Y | melissawee@maha-us.org | ||
| Latinx Talk Therapy | –Specializes in Latinx mental health – Ages 4+ Latinx clients; Spanish – All conditions except OCD, psychosis, specific phobias – Many modalities (e.g., EMDR) |
Loop, Telehealth | Individual Family Couples Group |
Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, BCBS, Humana, United | Y | Y | |||
| Claret Center | – Specializes in holistic health and spirituality – Ages 18+ – Anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, spirituality, massage, acupuncture, autism – Many modalities (e.g., CPT) |
Hyde Park, Telehealth | Individual | Part B | BCBS | office@claretcenter.org | |||
| Brightland Health | – Ages 18-50 – Anxiety, ADHD, depression0 – No services: autism, MCI, personality d/o |
Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Telehealth | Individual | Aetna PPO, BCBSIL PPO, Blue Choice PPO | Y | 312-796-7121 |
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| Roamers Therapy | – Specializes in minorities, trauma, acculturation – Ages 5-85; Mandarin, Spanish – Anxiety, depression, SUD, PTSD, interpersonal – Many modalities (e.g., ERP) |
Southeast Loop, Lakeview, Telehealth | Individual Couples Child |
Aetna, BCBS, Blue Choice, Cigna, United | Y |
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| Nurture Therapy (IL and IN) | – Specializes in women’s mental health – Peripartum and menopause – Women 18+; Spanish – Illinois only – Many modalities (e.g., EMDR) |
Ravenswood (depending on provider), Telehealth | Individual Couples Group |
BCBS, BCBS Choice, United, USHIP | Y | ||||
| Clearwater Counseling Chicago | – Group focused on inclusivity – Ages 7+ – Anxiety, depression, PSTD – Many modalities (e.g., EMDR) |
Gold Coast, Telehealth | Individual Family Couples |
Aetna BH, BC Community, Molina | Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, Optum, United | Y | Y |
matthew@clearwatercounselingchicago.com Patient self-scheduling link: clearwatercounselingchicago.clientsecure.me/request/clinician
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| TMH Behavioral Services | -Ages 12+; Spanish – All conditions except ADHD, eating d/o, SUD, psychosis, phobia – Specializes in seniors, minorities, trauma, parenting |
Bronzeville Telehealth (in-person appts first-come, first-serve) |
Individual Group (teen) Family Couples | Part B | Aetna BH, CountyCare, Medicare/Medicaid |
Aetna, Cigna, BCBS, BCBS Community, BCBS MMAI, Meridian, Molina |
Y | Y |
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Community Mental Health Psychiatry Partners
| Partners (listed in order of availability) |
Referral Details | Locations | Payment Accepted | Contact Information Use .BHIPREFERRAL smartphrase to collect patient info and copy into email to send to referral partner* Put “UChicago referral #encrypt” in subject line. |
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| UCHP Aetna | Medicare | Medicaid | Private | Sliding Scale | ||||
| KP Counseling | – Large group w/ addiction medicine psychiatry – Ages 10+; Polish, Tagalog – All conditions except eating d/o – Specializes in minorities, LGBTQIA+, trauma – Many modalities (e.g., EMDR, PST, CPT) |
Rockford, Huntley, Uptown, Evanston, Telehealth | Y | Part B, Medicare Adv | Aetna, BCBS, Optum, United | info@uptownpsych.com | ||
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Rula (48 states, including IL, IN, WI, MI, and DC) |
– National large telemental health group – Ages 5+; multiple languages availale – All conditions, except psychosis and specific phobias – Many modalities (e.g., CPT, DBT, EMDR) |
Telehealth | Y | Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Optum, United | ucmreferrals@rula.com | |||
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Nurture Therapy (IL and IN) |
– Specializes in women’s mental health – Peripartum, menopause, neurodiversities – Women 18+ – Illinois, New York, and California clients |
Ravenswood (depending on provider), Telehealth | Y | BCBS, BCBS Choice, United, USHIP | ||||
| UCM Ingalls Tinley Park- Marcia Walmer, DNP, LCSW | – Ages 18+ – Full spectrum of psychiatric needs – Specializes in older adults |
Tinley Park (first appt in person), Telehealth | Y | Medicare Adv | Medicaid, Aetna BH, BCBS Community, CountyCare MMAI | Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, United | Send an Epic inbasket message to CN Tinley Pk Psych Triage Pool (222239) | |
| Meridian | – Large practice for common problems – Specializes in health professionals (physicians and medical students) – Ages 3+ – mild AUD, anxiety, ADHD, depression, eating disorder, psychosis, PTSD, mild SUD |
Evanston, Lake Forest, Oak Park, Oakbrook Terrace, Streeterville, Telehealth | Y | Aetna, BCBS, Blue Choice |
Patient self-scheduling link: meridianpsychiatricpartners.com Following email referral, patient will receive call from 312-640-7743 to schedule appt |
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| Geode Health | – Large group w/ many in-person options – Ages 5+*; Polish, Spanish, Urdu – AUD, anxiety, ADHD, depression, eating disorder, PTSD, SUD, OCD, psychosis – Offers TMS, esketamine – Child psychiatrist available at Glenview location *Ages 7+ at Joliet location |
Evergreen Park, Hyde Park, Lakeview, West Loop, West Town; N, W, SW Suburbs, St. Charles, Telehealth | Y | Part B | Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Magellan, Optum, United | |||
| Clearwater Counseling Chicago | – Group focused on inclusivity – Ages 18+; Spanish – Anxiety, depression, PTSD – Specializes in trauma and LGBTQIA+ |
Gold Coast, Telehealth | BC Community Health, Molina | Aetna, BCBS, Beacon, Cigna, Humana, Optum, Magellan, Tricare, United | Y | |||
| Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA) | – Specializes in 1st gen Asian mental health – Ages 5+; Mandarin, Cantonese – Anxiety, ADHD, depression, SUD, OCD, grief/loss – Specializes also in acculturation, Asian mental health, and trauma |
Chinatown, Telehealth | Medicaid, BC Community, CountyCare, IlliniCare, Meridian, Molina | Ambetter, BCBS, Cigna, United | Y | melissawee@maha-us.org | ||
| Brightland Health | – Age 18-50 – Anxiety, ADHD, depression – No services: autism, MCI, personality d/o |
Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Telehealth | Aetna PPO, BCBSIL PPO, Blue Choice PPO | 312-796-7121 | ||||
| The Psychology Center, Inc | – Group that takes most insurances – Ages 5+; Spanish – All conditions except eating d/o, psychosis, developmental disability |
West Beverly, Telehealth | Y | Part B; Most MAP (not BCBS) |
Aetna BH, CountyCare, Medicare/ Medicaid | All |
– Please include health insurance ID information when scheduling |
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Community Intensive Outpatient Program / Partial Hospitalization Program Referrals
| IOP/PHP Program | Referral Details | Locations | Payment Accepted | Contact Information Use .BHIPREFERRAL smarrtphrase to collect patient info and copy into email to send to referral partner* Put “UChicago referral #encrypt” in subject line. |
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| UCHP Aetna | Medicare | Medicaid | Private | Sliding Scale | ||||
| UCM Ingalls | – Age 12+ | Calumet City, Harvey, Tinley Park, Flossmoor, Telehealth | Y | Part B | Aetna Better Health, CountyCare, Medicare/Medicaid | All |
jbosley@ingalls.org AND outpatientbehvioralhealth@ingalls.org Urgent intake: 708-915-8600 |
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| Compass Health Center | – Ages 5-10: PHP, after-school IOP (Chicago) – Age 8-13 and 13-18: PHP (school refusal), part of or after-school IOP (in-person, virtual) – Age 18-23 and 23-64: mental health, substance abuse, trauma, chronic pain PHP/IOP (in-person, virtual) – No services: developmental delay, eating d/o |
North Center, Westmont, Northbrook, Telehealth | Y | Aetna, BCBS, Humana, Cigna, IL Blue Adv HMO, ComPsych, Optum, United | Dmcbride@compasshealthcenter.net | |||
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Pillars of Wellness (Indiana only) |
– Ages 18+ with substance use – Indiana only – 3x/week for 8 weeks, rolling admission – CBT, DBT, motivational enhancement, mindfulness, 12 steps |
Hobart, Merrillville, Valparaiso (first appt always telehealth), Telehealth | Y | Anthem HIP, CareSource, MHS | Aetna, Ambetter, Anthem, BCBS, Cigna, Optum, United | Y |
219-323-3311 |
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*.BHIPREFERRAL smartphrase includes name, DOB, phone, email, insurance ID, full address, appointment availability, referral reason, preference for virtual/in-person care, and preference for therapist gender/race/ ethnicity/language