Find a therapist or psychiatrist in Illinois

Use your insurance to pay for therapy and psychiatry with licensed providers who understand you. Affordable sessions, starting at $20.

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Mental health care that works for you

Virtual sessions

Accepts insurance

Next day appointments

Talk therapy and psychiatry

Medication management

Match with a provider near you

Everyone deserves access to mental health care that fits their schedule and their budget. It’s simple to find a therapist, counselor, or psychiatrist near you and who takes insurance.

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How it works

Tell us what’s important to you

Share what you want to discuss in therapy.

Tell us what’s important to you

Share what you want to discuss in therapy.

Match with a provider

We’ll help you find a therapist or psychiatrist who specializes in those topics and understands what you’re going through.

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Attend your first session

Join your video call at a time and place that's best for you.

People can call into sessions from their tablet, phone, or computer.

Make progress on your goals

With your provider’s continued support, learn to grow and feel better.

Easy and affordable with insurance

Affording mental health care shouldn’t make you more stressed.

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Cigna
GEHA
Medicare
Optum
UMR
UnitedHealthcare

Don’t see your insurance provider on the list? We also offer self-pay rates at low costs.

UpLift has seriously changed my life for the better. It has enabled my personal access to a dedicated team of professionals to help guide my mental health journey.

— Veronica, Client

Match with a provider who specializes in...

– Loss of a loved one

– Feeling empty or hopeless

– Feeling on edge

– Trouble relaxing or sleeping

– Trauma

– Feeling out of control

– Difficulty connecting with people

– Parenthood

– Dealing with family

– Romantic relationships

– Dealing with stress

– Gender and sexual identity

– Burnout

Licensed, vetted providers who care about you

Every provider on UpLift is an experienced professional who believes everyone should have access to quality mental health care.

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FAQs

What is UpLift?

We’re rethinking mental health to work for everyone. We believe it should be easy for everyone to access care and experience real growth.

UpLift makes it simple for people to pay for therapy and psychiatry sessions using insurance or with cash at an affordable rate.

I’m new to therapy, how do I get started?

It only takes 5 minutes! Answer a few questions and then we will show you a list of recommended providers based on your goals, schedule, and insurance. You can do it all online yourself or call 888-380-2028, and we'll guide you through the process.

Is online therapy effective?

Studies show that virtual therapy is just as effective as in-person therapy. Research on outpatient care shows little difference in results, even if experiences are different.

We believe that virtual care has an important role in making therapy more accessible. It can solve problems such as distance, cost, or finding in-network providers who get you. The American Psychological Association has resources if you want to learn more about the effects of virtual care.

Does UpLift offer psychiatric services?

Yes. Our psychiatric providers offer consultations and if needed, prescriptions and medication management.

How much will I pay out of pocket?

UpLift estimates the cost based on your individual health plan and benefits. You will get a summary of your out-of-pocket costs before your session.

Is this a subscription?

No, there are no monthly fees to use UpLift. You can meet with your therapist as often as you need, and you'll only be charged after each session occurs.

What if my therapist isn’t a good fit?

If for any reason you and your therapist don't connect, you can rematch with another therapist—no questions asked. The therapeutic relationship is core to the process so it’s important to find a good fit.

What insurance plans does UpLift accept?

We partner with these plans:

The amount you pay will depend on your specific insurance plan and benefits. If you don’t see your insurance here or you match with a provider who isn’t in your network, we offer reduced self-pay rates.

Do you accept Medicare?

We accept some forms of Medicare, including Medicare Original and UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage, Optum Medicare Advantage, CareFirst Medicare Advantage, and more to come.

What states does UpLift work in?

We do virtual therapy, psychiatric consultations, and medication management in: 

  • California
  • Florida
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Maryland
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Ohio
  • Pennsylvania
  • Texas
  • Virginia
  • Washington, DC

We're working to add more states and will update this list as we expand.