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This page lists providers whose NPI specialty is addiction care — addiction counselors, addiction psychiatrists, and addiction psychologists — in Chicago.
Evidence-based addiction treatment includes MAT, CBT, and peer support. Find SAMHSA-certified providers and treatment programs. In Chicago, Illinois, licensed therapists and mental health providers are required to hold active state licensure through the Illinois Board of Behavioral Health Examiners or equivalent licensing body. All providers listed on BehavioralHealthGuide.org are cross-referenced against the NPI registry and state licensing databases.
When searching for an addiction counselor in Chicago, consider: their specific training and certifications relevant to substance use and addiction, whether they accept your insurance or offer sliding scale fees, their availability for new patients, and whether they offer telehealth. The therapeutic relationship is one of the strongest predictors of treatment outcomes — it's reasonable to have an initial phone consultation before booking your first session.
Keywords to search: substance use, addiction, alcohol, drugs. All searches on BehavioralHealthGuide.org are free with no paid placements affecting results.
Frequently asked questions about addiction counselors in Chicago
BehavioralHealthGuide.org lists thousands of licensed mental health providers in Chicago, Illinois, cross-referenced against the NPI registry and state licensing boards. Use the search above to filter by insurance, availability, and specific specialty.
Insurance networks aren't part of the NPI record, so confirm coverage directly: call the provider's office and check your insurer's own directory. If you can't find an in-network provider among the addiction counselors in Chicago, ask your insurer for a network adequacy exception.
The average out-of-pocket cost for a therapy session in Chicago, Illinois is $100–$200 per session without insurance. With insurance, your copay is typically $20–$60. Many addiction counselors in Chicago offer sliding scale fees — ask when you call.
Wait times for mental health care in Chicago vary significantly. Telehealth providers typically have faster availability — often within days. In-person addiction counselors in Chicago, Illinois may have wait times of 2–6 weeks for new patients. Ask whether they're accepting new patients when you call — availability isn't part of the NPI record.