Chicago-based LCSW offering online therapy across Illinois
I am a Chicago-based licensed clinical social worker providing telehealth psychotherapy to adult women throughout Illinois. Fully licensed in Illinois, I attended Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Chicago and worked in Chicago non-profits for many years. I grew up in Elgin, got a bachelor’s degree at Aurora College and moved to Chicago in 1989. From 1999-2019 I lived in Seattle but Chicago called me back home. No matter where I go, the midwestern girl inside continues to exist.
Telehealth Fits Your Daily Life
If you live in and around Chicago you may want to meet in person at times, but telehealth therapy might still make a lot of sense. I want to help you be consistent with therapy and fighting traffic and balancing all the busy woman demands of life. Because of our insane winters, even clients who live blocks away might not want to walk to my office in the subzero temps. Why not make it convenient? So, as long as you have a good internet connection and privacy, we can make it work. More about Online Therapy for Women https://online-therapy-for-women
In-Person Options
For Chicago area women who want in-person sessions, I offer office visits at my Edgewater location at 6033 N Sheridan Road, as well as Walk and Talk Therapy. Learn more about walk and talk therapy at: https://wisewomantherapy.com/walk-and-talk-therapy-chicago/
Private Pay Structure
I don’t work with insurance companies, which means your therapy remains completely private and flexible. No diagnoses reported to insurance, no pre-authorization delays, and treatment tailored to what you need rather than what insurance dictates.
A Practical Consideration
Wise Woman Therapy provides psychotherapy via telehealth to adults who are physically located in Illinois at the time of the session. Because I am a one woman show here, I don’t offer crisis services or on-call availability. I work with women who are ready to do the work of ongoing therapy to improve life.
Illinois Mental Health Resources
If you’re experiencing a crisis or need immediate support, these Illinois resources are available:
24/7 Crisis Support:
∙ Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (available 24/7 statewide)
∙ CARES Hotline: 1-800-345-9049 (24/7 crisis line, mental health evaluation, and mobile crisis response for Medicaid and non-Medicaid)
∙ Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (24/7 free support)
Illinois Mental Health Support:
∙ Call4Calm Illinois Hotline: 1-866-359-7953 (M-F, 8am-8pm) or text TALK to 552020 (24/7)
∙ NAMI Illinois Helpline: 1-800-950-6264 (M-F, 10am-10pm ET) or text HELPLINE to 62640
Chicago-Specific Resources:
∙ NAMI Chicago Helpline: Call or text 833-626-4244 (7 days/week, local trained specialists)
∙ Community Triage Centers (walk-in crisis support):
∙ Southside: (773) 291-2500 – 200 E. 115th St., Chicago
∙ Northside Welcoming Center: (773) 561-5809 – 5215 N. California Ave., Suite F101
∙ Chicago 311: Dial 311 for city services and shelter assistance
Women’s Support Services:
∙ Between Friends (Domestic Violence): 1-800-603-4357 (24/7)
∙ Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline: 1-888-293-2080 (24/7)
∙ National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Additional Resources:
∙ SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-622-4357 (24/7 substance use and mental health support)
∙ Illinois Department of Human Services – Mental Health: dhs.state.il.us
∙ NAMI Illinois Living Rooms: Alternative crisis support spaces – namiillinois.org
Questions? debdettman@wisewomantherapy.com
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Individual therapy: $200/session. I provide Super Bills for clients seeking reimbursement from their insurance companies. PPO plans often reimburse 60-80%. Limited availability for reduced fee for those with financial need.
