NPI-verified providers · Search by name or provider type
NPI records don't list the conditions a clinician treats. This page lists licensed therapists in Chicago — psychologists, counselors, clinical social workers, and marriage & family therapists — the provider types that most commonly treat depression. Ask about their experience with depression when you call.
Major depression is treatable in 80% of cases with the right care. Find providers experienced in CBT, medication management, and TMS. 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 a depression therapist in Chicago, consider: their specific training and certifications relevant to depression, 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: depression, major depressive disorder, sadness, hopelessness. All searches on BehavioralHealthGuide.org are free with no paid placements affecting results.
Frequently asked questions about depression therapists 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 depression therapists 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 depression therapists 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 depression therapists 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.