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Starting Treatment With a Psychologist

What are psychologists?

Psychologists are mental health professionals that provide psychotherapy services and diagnoses for their clients. They have more research-focused training than most therapists, as they are more medically educated and receive a more general education about therapeutic approaches and theory.

How do psychologists work?

Thriveworks psychologists in Hoffman Estates, IL provide standard psychotherapy services, tailoring treatment to each client and their unique concerns. However, they can also provide diagnoses to clients when appropriate, something that therapists and counselors cannot do. Finally, in some states in the U.S., they are allowed to prescribe medication.

Can I see a psychologist in person or online?

How long would I see a psychologist?

Psychological treatment at Thriveworks Hoffman Estates is very individualized and specific to each client, which means that the duration of treatment is often varied depending on a client’s condition or disorder, the state of their symptoms, and their specific goals.

Need more help deciding?

The psychologist William Moulton Marston once stated, “Realize what you really want. It stops you from chasing butterflies and puts you to work digging gold.” As complicated humans, sometimes it’s difficult to figure out what we really want. For example, it might seem as if we want to be millionaires, but what we really want is to feel important. Or we might think that we want to retreat from our friends, but what we really want is to stop having social anxiety. But it’s hard to figure out these nuances unless you spend time thinking and talking about them. That’s where psychologists can help.

The licensed psychologists at Thriveworks in Hoffman Estates, IL have the qualifications, compassion, and expertise to guide clients down autobiographical roads they’ve been hesitant to explore in the past. These mental health providers can dive deeply with you into emotions, behaviors, and thoughts that shape your daily functioning. And they can help you identify what’s working for you and what might need a little adjusting. Reach out today to get started.

Is a Psychiatrist or a Psychologist Better for Depression?

Both psychiatric providers and psychologists can effectively treat depression. At Thriveworks in Hoffman Estates, IL, clients may find they have a better rapport with one individual provider over another, regardless of specialty. Or a determining factor could be whether or not the client requires medication support for mood disorders. Only psychiatric providers can prescribe psychotropic medication like antidepressants. Some clients might see a psychologist for weekly therapy sessions, but see a psychiatrist once a month for medication management and brief follow-up appointments. It just depends.

The following are common therapy types that can help individuals with their mental health challenges:

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Strength-based therapy
  • Person-centered approaches
  • Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)
  • Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Cognitive restructuring
  • Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)
  • Existential therapy
  • Psychodynamic therapy
  • Motivational enhancement therapy (MET)
  • Rational emotive therapy
  • Humanistic/client-centered counseling
  • Behavioral activation
  • Narrative therapy
  • Affect regulation

What Problems Can a Psychologist Help With?

Psychology and psychiatry are necessary health services that can help people overcome sometimes debilitating symptoms like the following:

  • Excessive fears and worries
  • Obsessions and fixations
  • Repetitive behaviors
  • Manias
  • Overwhelming feelings of sadness
  • Problematic eating behaviors
  • Disordered sleep
  • Panic attacks
  • Addictions and substance abuse
  • Existential crises
  • Attention difficulties

Book a Session with a Premium Psychologist at Thriveworks in Hoffman Estates, IL

The fully licensed and highly qualified psychologists at Thriveworks in Hoffman Estates, IL strive to provide the best mental health care possible. Thriveworks providers accept most major forms of health insurance coverage, helping to make their services affordable as well.  Plus, when new clients call the Thriveworks office, they oftentimes can meet with a provider within the same week of their booking. 

Thriveworks psychologists can meet with clients in-person at the modern office in Hoffman Estates, or online through online counseling sessions. Clients can choose the kind of session that’s most convenient and comfortable for them.

Call Thriveworks today to get started on your mental health journey. We look forward to hearing from you!

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Hoffman Estates therapists and counselors accept 26 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois BCBS | HMO - Essential Health Partners IPA

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois BCBS | HMO - Essential Health Partners Kane County

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois BCBS | HMO - Essential Health Partners Silver Cross

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois BCBS | PPO

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Choice Care (Humana)

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

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Self-pay costs at Hoffman Estates
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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My session is wonderful. I feel good about how it's going.
Patricia Feb 2024
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Therapist was able to help me become a better person and defeat the many shells I had to break
Leonardo Feb 2024
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I just want to thank you for all of your help.
Patricia Jan 2024
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I had 6 or 7 sessions with Nancy Fredricks. A lovely lady. However, I had to end my sessions with her. I started becasue I was going through a depression,which was not normal for me. I had never had councelling on my own before. I'd had marriage councelling, but never individual councelling. Nancy did not ask a lot of questions or offer much in the way of practical solutions. Also, Nancy spends a lot of time scratching her head. I'm not sure what her condition is, but it is very distracting to watch during a therapy session. I'm not saying that talking to Nancy didn't help me. But it was not offering enough of a value that I would continue on with it. I wish her a lot of success in the future.
Read more I had 6 or 7 sessions with Nancy Fredricks. A lovely lady. However, I had to end my sessions with her. I started becasue I was going through a depression,which was not normal for me. I had never had councelling on my own before. I'd had marriage councelling, but never individual councelling. Nancy did not ask a lot of questions or offer much in the way of practical solutions. Also, Nancy spends a lot of time scratching her head. I'm not sure what her condition is, but it is very distracting to watch during a therapy session. I'm not saying that talking to Nancy didn't help me. But it was not offering enough of a value that I would continue on with it. I wish her a lot of success in the future.
Linda Jan 2024
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Love my Doctor. Love all the reminders I get for appointments.
Legina Jan 2024
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I feel very comfortable with my Dr. Very easy to talk to.
Patricia Jan 2024
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Absolutely unbelievable..I would never on my life have thought that the therapist needs a therapist for her own issues with dealing with people and client feedback. I'm very disappointed with nancy Frederick. She is no where qualified to act as a financial advisor or medical doctor and give unprofessional and non solicited advice.
Read more Absolutely unbelievable..I would never on my life have thought that the therapist needs a therapist for her own issues with dealing with people and client feedback. I'm very disappointed with nancy Frederick. She is no where qualified to act as a financial advisor or medical doctor and give unprofessional and non solicited advice.
Anthony Jan 2024
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Thriveworks is a phenomenal resource and their counselors are so helpful; I am doing so well because of them and the affordability of pertinent care.
Read more Thriveworks is a phenomenal resource and their counselors are so helpful; I am doing so well because of them and the affordability of pertinent care.
Kara Jan 2024
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks in Hoffman Estates, IL is located off of W Higgins Rd. We currently share a building with Quest Diagnostics and Bedrose Pediatrics, and East Branch Poplar Creek runs on the backside.

Phone number

(224) 267-9477

Languages spoken by IL providers

  • English
  • Spanish
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