Sleep treatment by video, anywhere in Illinois
Illinois-licensed clinicians can treat patients anywhere in the state by private video. You must be in Illinois during each appointment. We see most patients via telehealth with Illinois-licensed clinicians, and a limited number of clinicians also see patients in person.
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 — these plans are billed directly statewide.
Video visits throughout Illinois
Illinois-licensed means a clinician may treat you while you are physically in Illinois. Join from a quiet place where other people cannot hear the session. Video appointments are available in Rockford, Peoria, Springfield, Champaign, Metro East, Carbondale and all other Illinois communities. The licence applies to where you are during the appointment.
Clinicians who see patients across Illinois
6 clinicians are currently accepting patients. They are based in Chicago suburbs, Chicago, Central and southern Illinois. All of them can treat patients anywhere in Illinois by video. Their profiles explain qualifications and the conditions they treat.
Shayla Parker, LCPC, CBT-I
Insomnia · Anxiety · Life Transitions · Trauma and PTSD
Elizabeth Taylor, LCPC, CBT-I
Insomnia · Anxiety · Depression · Self Esteem · Family and relationships · Anger
Review full bios, licence details and current focus areas on the team page. Referring professionals can use the referrals page.
Insurance for Illinois patients
We bill the in-network plans below directly. Your usual share may be a copay, a fixed visit amount, or part of a deductible, the amount you pay before the plan begins paying. We check benefits before the first appointment, and self-pay is available. Your county does not change this list.
- 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
Chicago appointments
Learn more about insomnia treatment in Chicago, including local clinicians and the Loop office. A limited number of in-person appointments are available at 111 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60602. Call (773) 389-3433 or ask when you book. You do not need to choose a city to schedule a video appointment.
What to expect from online treatment
Chronic insomnia means trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or returning to sleep on three or more nights a week for at least three months. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) uses weekly visits to improve sleep timing and habits without medication. The first appointment takes about 50 minutes. Your clinician asks about your current sleep, history and what you have tried. Then a two-minute morning sleep diary records bedtime, sleep, waking and getting up. Your clinician uses it to set a sleep window, fixed bed and wake times that widen as sleep improves. Treatment usually runs six to eight weeks. The first improvements often appear within a few weeks. See the step-by-step treatment guide.
Sleep apnea is a breathing condition that causes short pauses during sleep. It often involves loud snoring. Sleep apnea and insomnia often occur together. We treat the insomnia, we have partners who treat the apnea, and our clinician coordinates any referral that is needed.
Statewide Illinois sleep-care questions
Do you see patients throughout Illinois?
Yes. Video appointments are available in Rockford, the Quad Cities, Springfield, Champaign, Metro East, Carbondale and every Illinois county. Your location does not change the treatment or the clinicians available to you. Distance only matters if you want an in-person appointment in Chicago.
Must I be physically in Illinois during a video visit?
Yes. The licence applies to your location during the appointment, not your home address or insurance card. Home, work or school is acceptable if you have a private room. Tell your clinician before any visit that would take place outside Illinois.
How do I choose between a sleep specialist and a therapist?
For insomnia, one clinician can often fill both roles. Our Illinois therapists are trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia. It helps patients adjust their sleep schedule, change habits and respond differently to unhelpful thoughts. If sleep apnea may be involved, your clinician coordinates care with a partner who treats it.
Book an Illinois appointment
Book a first visit online, or call to ask about insurance, clinician fit or the Chicago office.