Online Therapy in Illinois
AFS Counseling Services provides secure online therapy throughout Illinois, giving teens and adults a convenient, private way to connect with a licensed therapist. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, or a major life transition, our therapy can help you understand what you’re experiencing and find a way forward.
- Chicago, Illinois • Online Across the State
What Online Therapy Looks Like
Online therapy allows you to meet with your therapist through secure video sessions from a private location that works for you. Your sessions are still personal and collaborative—you simply don’t have to travel to an office.
Your online therapist will work with you to understand what’s bringing you to therapy, identify your goals, and develop an approach that fits your needs.
A private space to talk
Meet from a place where you feel comfortable and can speak openly.
Support that fits your schedule
Avoid the commute and make therapy easier to fit around work, school, family, and everyday responsibilities.
Personalized care
Your therapist will tailor sessions around your experiences, concerns, goals, and pace.
How Online Therapy Can Help
You don't need to be in crisis to seek support. If something feels difficult, overwhelming, or simply not like you, online therapy gives you a convenient way to work through it with a licensed professional.
Anxiety
Understand anxious thoughts, manage worry, and develop practical coping strategies.
Depression
Work through low mood, low motivation, emotional exhaustion, and feeling disconnected.
Stress & burnout
Learn healthier ways to manage pressure, set boundaries, and protect your emotional energy.
Self-esteem
Challenge self-doubt, negative self-talk, and patterns that affect your confidence.
Life transitions
Get support through changes in relationships, work, family, identity, or other major life events.
Teen therapy
Give teens a supportive space to work through anxiety, academic pressure, relationships, emotions, and self-esteem concerns.
Our Approach to Online Counseling
Our online therapy combines clinical expertise with genuine conversation and practical support. Depending on your needs, therapy may incorporate evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care.
What you can expect:
- A nonjudgmental space to talk openly
- Therapy built around your goals and needs
- Practical coping and emotional regulation strategies
- Support understanding thoughts, feelings, and patterns
- A collaborative relationship with your therapist
Online Therapy for Teens & Adults Across Illinois
AFS Counseling Services provides secure online therapy to teens and adults located throughout Illinois. Whether you’re looking for online therapy for teens or support as an adult, you can meet with a licensed Illinois therapist from a private space that works for you.
Online therapy for teens
Teens can use therapy to work through academic pressure, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, friendships, family changes, emotional overwhelm, and other challenges.
Online therapy for adults
Adults can receive support for anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, self-esteem, life transitions, and other emotional challenges.
Online therapy for depression
If you’re feeling disconnected, exhausted, unmotivated, or stuck, online therapy for depression can provide a space to understand what you’re experiencing and develop healthier ways to cope.
Meet your therapists
Our therapists bring different backgrounds, specialties, and perspectives to their work. What they share is a commitment to creating a supportive space where you can be heard, understood, and involved in your own care.
Alice Solis, LCPC
Alice Solis, LCPC
Easy Steps to Begin Online Therapy
Starting therapy doesn't have to be complicated. We've made the process simple so you can focus on finding the support that's right for you.
01
Choose a time
See real availability and choose an appointment time that works for you.
02
Tell us a little
Complete a short form with information about what you're looking for and your insurance details.
03
Meet your therapist
You'll receive your confirmation and session details, then meet with your therapist online.
Insurance & fees
Commercial Plans
- Aetna PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO (Advocate)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Optum/ United Health Care PPO
Medicaid Plans
- Aetna Better Health of Illinois
- Blue Cross Community Health Plan
- County Care
- Molina
Have Any Questions?
What is online therapy?
Online therapy is counseling provided through secure video sessions rather than in an office. It allows you to work with a licensed therapist from a private location while receiving personalized mental health support.
Does online therapy work?
Online therapy can be an effective and convenient way to receive professional mental health support. Your therapist will provide personalized care based on your concerns, goals, and needs.
Who can benefit from online therapy?
Teens and adults may benefit from online therapy when they're experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, self-esteem concerns, life transitions, or other emotional challenges.
Do you offer online therapy for teens?
Yes. AFS Counseling Services provides online therapy for teens throughout Illinois. Therapy can support teens dealing with anxiety, academic pressure, self-esteem, relationships, emotional overwhelm, and life changes.
Can I get online therapy for depression?
Yes. AFS Counseling Services provides online therapy for depression for teens and adults throughout Illinois. Therapy can help you understand low mood, low motivation, emotional exhaustion, and other concerns affecting your everyday life.
How does online counseling work?
You meet with your therapist through a secure video session from a private location. Your therapist will learn more about what you're experiencing, discuss your goals, and work with you on a personalized approach.
How do I choose an online therapist?
Consider the therapist's experience, areas of focus, therapeutic approach, availability, and whether you feel comfortable talking with them. You can review our therapists and their specialties to find a potential fit.
Do you provide online therapy throughout Illinois?
Yes. Our therapists are licensed in Illinois and provide secure virtual therapy to clients located anywhere in the state.
How do I start online therapy?
Choose an available appointment time, complete a short form with some information about what you're looking for, and meet with your therapist online.
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Ready to Get Started?
Whether you're looking for support with anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, or a difficult life transition, online therapy can give you a convenient way to start.