Insomnia treatment for Chicago adults
We treat adults who have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or sleeping until their intended wake time. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) helps improve sleep through changes to schedules and habits, without adding medication.
Most patients meet with Illinois-licensed clinicians by video. A limited number of clinicians also offer in-person appointments, with availability confirmed at booking.
We are in network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Community Health Plans, Cigna / Evernorth, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare / Optum, UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network and send claims directly to these plans.
Clinicians who see Chicago patients
5 clinicians are currently accepting patients across Chicago, Lake County. Each profile includes training, licence details and clinical interests.
Elizabeth Taylor, LCPC, CBT-I
Insomnia Specialist
Insomnia · Anxiety · Depression · Self Esteem · Family and relationships · Anger
See current bios on the team page.
Insurance for Chicago patients
We verify benefits before your first visit and bill the accepted plans directly. Your costs may include a copay, which is a fixed amount per visit, or a deductible, which is the amount you pay before certain benefits apply. You can also pay without insurance.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage
- Blue Cross Community Health Plans
- Cigna / Evernorth
- Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare / Optum
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
Recognizing chronic insomnia
Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or returning to sleep may be chronic insomnia when it happens at least three nights a week for three months or longer. Some people lie awake at bedtime; others wake during the night or too early in the morning. Your clinician considers work hours and other demands when planning treatment.
Repeated breathing pauses during sleep can point to sleep apnea, and loud snoring is another sign. Apnea is different from insomnia, though one person can have both. We treat insomnia and coordinate referrals to partners who treat sleep apnea.
Your first appointment and follow-up visits
Your first appointment covers your sleep history, previous treatments and other conditions that may affect sleep. You then keep a daily sleep diary, taking about two minutes each morning to record bedtime, sleep and waking.
The diary helps your clinician set a sleep window: a planned bedtime and wake time that can change as sleep improves. Treatment usually involves six to eight sessions, with follow-up appointments held weekly. Many patients report some improvement within a few weeks. See the treatment page for the steps involved.
Appointments outside Chicago
Illinois-licensed clinicians can see you by video from Rockford, Peoria, Springfield, Champaign or Carbondale. You must be in Illinois during the visit. The all-Illinois guide has more on care outside Chicago. A limited number of clinicians see patients at 111 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60602. The office is appointment-only, so call (773) 389-3433 or ask when you book. Referring professionals can use the referrals page.
Questions Chicago patients ask first
Which insurance plans do you take for Chicago patients?
We currently accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Community Health Plans, Cigna / Evernorth, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare / Optum, UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network. We verify benefits before your first appointment, and what you pay depends on your plan and deductible. The same plans apply to video and in-person appointments. Self-pay is also available.
Can I be seen if I live in Illinois but far from Chicago?
Yes. Our clinicians see patients by video anywhere in Illinois, including Rockford, the Quad Cities, Springfield, Champaign and Carbondale. You need to be physically in Illinois during the session. Distance only matters if you want an in-person appointment in Chicago.
Do I need a sleep study if apnea may be involved?
A sleep study is a test that measures your breathing and movement overnight. It can identify sleep apnea, but it is not needed to diagnose insomnia. Sleep apnea and insomnia often occur together. We treat insomnia and coordinate referrals to partners who treat sleep apnea.
Book a first appointment
Book online, or call if you want to talk through insurance, video care or the office first.