Virtual Individual Therapy in Illinois

1-ON-1 TELEHEALTH SESSIONS | ONLINE COUNSELING

With the right fit, individual therapy can feel warm & challenging, yet safe.

At Ursa Counseling & Wellness, we believe that the right therapeutic connection can feel both comforting and challenging, a space where you can grow while feeling truly understood.

Whether you’re new to therapy or returning to your healing journey, our therapists offer a free initial phone consultation to help you feel confident that you’ve found someone who genuinely gets you.

Our approach to virtual individual therapy in Illinois is dynamic, collaborative, and personalized. We know that every person’s story is unique, so we adapt our methods to fit your goals rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model. Using evidence-based, research-supported techniques, we help you explore what’s holding you back and discover new ways to move forward.

Therapy can also simply be a space to vent, process, or reflect, a place where you can show up as you are, week to week, without judgment.

Our licensed therapists specialize in supporting clients through:


No matter where you are in Illinois,
virtual individual therapy makes it easier to connect with a therapist who meets you where you are, literally and emotionally.

We offer services for the folks experiencing:

  • Alcohol Use
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women’s Issues
What to expect in a Session

Sessions are typically 45-60 minutes, and the focus is led by you, so you can get the most out of your time. Intake appointments are 60 minutes and are more in-depth, historical accounts of your life experience.

Interventions we use range from cognitive behavioral therapy to acceptance and commitment therapy and solution-focused therapies, to narrative therapy, interpersonal relationship therapy and more.

Fees & Insurance

We are In-Network providers for BCBS PPO, Aetna plans, and self-pay. We are able to accept HSA as a form of payment for sessions in addition to credit card.

Intake Appointments

A 55-60 minute Initial Individual, Couples and Family Therapy intake session will be billed at the rate of $160.

Individual & Couples

Subsequent 45-55 minute Individual, Couples and Family Therapy sessions are billed at the rate of $150.

Sliding Scale

We have therapists on staff that reserve a cople slots at a sliding scale fee or $100. We also have therapists on staff that can work on a sliding sclae based on your income.

All insurance providers or plans that are not listed above are out-of-network. Out-of-network means that we do not have a contract with your health insurance plan provider. However, it is still possible to use these benefits.

At the time of service, you pay the fee directly and we will provide you with a monthly “superbill” to submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement. The reimbursement is paid directly to you. For more information and greater detail regarding your benefits, please call your insurance provider about coverage for our services.

3 Steps to Getting Started with Telehealth Therapy

Step 1

Schedule a Free Consultation

We’ll chat briefly for 10-15 minutes to discuss your needs, explain our processes, and get your first therapy session booked.

Step 2

Attend Your First Session

Your first session we will get to know you, your story, and your goals. There is always a lot to cover, so your therapist will ask a wide range of questions to understand you and start building what will be a collaborative, trusting therapeutic relationship

Step 3

Attend Regular Sessions

Our clinicians keep the length of therapy as an open conversation throughout the process, checking-in on how we’re doing with getting you to your goals.

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