Telehealth Therapy in Illinois
Soleil Psychotherapy offers telehealth therapy for clients in Chicago and across Illinois, whether you're working through relationship issues, addressing sexual dysfunction, healing from trauma, or navigating a major life transition. The reasons people reach out to a therapist are as varied as the reasons they hesitate.
Research has found that online therapy can be as effective as, and sometimes even more effective than, traditional in-person therapy. Over the past few years, we’ve seen that Telehealth—available to clients in Chicago and throughout Illinois—can offer unique benefits. Meeting with a therapist online, with the added layer of a screen, may reduce anxiety when discussing vulnerable or sensitive topics. It can also be helpful for clients who feel more comfortable speaking from familiar surroundings, parents who need flexibility around childcare, or for anyone whose commute makes it hard to attend sessions consistently.
We understand the barriers that prevent some of us from taking that first step and scheduling an in-person visit with a therapist.
Telehealth Services We Offer
Soleil Psychotherapy provides telehealth across a range of specialties, so you can access the right support no matter where you are in Illinois. We offer online therapy for:
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Work through anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem, neurodivergence, or any personal concerns in a confidential, one-on-one space.
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Strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and navigate relational challenges alongside your partner, including those in LGBTQIA+, kink, and polyamorous relationships.
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Address sexual concerns, dysfunction, desire differences, or intimacy blocks in a shame-free, sex-positive environment.
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Heal from past experiences using evidence-informed approaches in a safe, affirming therapeutic relationship.
All of these services are available via telehealth to clients in Chicago and throughout Illinois.
Telehealth has many benefits
Increased access to mental health care for folks with disabilities.
For those who live in remote areas or for those who have caregiver or work-related responsibilities and can’t find time to commute to a therapist appointment, you can join your session from anywhere in Illinois.
Increased privacy
The thought of entering a therapist's waiting room or office can be anxiety-provoking for some of us. Instead, you can be at home or wherever you feel most comfortable during your session and can avoid some of the distractions that you might encounter during in-person therapy. Another reason why telehealth could be the best fit for you is that many major insurance plans cover it, including Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Blue Choice PPO and Aetna. You can ask your therapist to verify your specific benefits before your first session.
How does telehealth work?
Getting started with teletherapy is more straightforward than you might expect, and no technical experience is required. All you need is a computer, tablet, or smartphone with a reliable internet connection. Once you schedule your first session, your therapist will send you a secure link to join a private video conferencing session. When it's time to connect, you simply click the link and you're in.
If there are ever any connection issues, you can always reach out to your therapist for assistance. We are here to help you navigate telehealth and make this process as easy as possible.
If turning off the camera feels more comfortable or if a phone session is your preference, we will work with you to find the best modality of therapy. You can also learn more about our counseling services to find the right fit for you.
Do you have privacy concerns with telehealth?
We should all be careful when it comes to sharing personal information online, but rest assured, telehealth has been proven to be safe. The video platform Soleil uses for its online therapy is tied in with SimplePractice, an electronic healthcare record system that “satisfies both HITRUST and HIPAA security requirements.” The result? Your private information remains private.
How Do You Get Started?
If you’d like to learn more about online counseling and whether it would be the best fit given your situation, or if you’re ready to set up your first telehealth session with us for individual or couples therapy, please contact Soleil Psychotherapy.