Do mental health care clinicians in Springfield, Illinois accept insurance?

Yes, most health insurance carriers in Springfield, Illinois cover mental health care including psychotherapy and psychiatry. Calculating the exact amount of coverage will be based on the plan details and whether the selected mental health clinician is in-network or out-of-network. LifeStance is in-network with most insurance plans in Illinois, so you’ll pay only a copay at each session after meeting your annual deductible. We work with AetnaAetna-MedicareAmerica's Choice Provider NetworkBeaconBeacon-MedicareBlue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)-MedicareCaterpillarCentivoClaritev (MultiPlan PHCS)Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-MedicareCuralinc-EAPDevoted Health Plan-MedicareDuly Health and Care (DuPage)Duly Health and Care (DuPage)-MedicareEvernorth (Cigna)Evernorth (Cigna)-MedicareGuidehealthHealthSmartHumana-MedicareMagellanMagellan-MedicareMediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)MedicareNorthwell DirectNorthwestern (NMPN)Northwestern (NMPN)-MedicareOSF HealthcareOSF Healthcare-MedicareOptum, UnitedHealthcareOptum, UnitedHealthcare-MedicarePartners Direct HealthPathways (Amita Health)Provider Network of America (PNOA)Quest Behavioral HealthRailroad Medicare-MedicareSana BenefitsSana Benefits-MedicareTELUS Health (BHS)Tricare West (TriWest)UnityPointWellcare-MedicareWellpoint (Unicare/Healthlink)Zelis (HFN Network Solutions) However, even in cases when a LifeStance provider is out-of-network with your insurance, you may still be able to receive reimbursement from your insurance company especially If you have a PPO or POS insurance plan. If you have an HMO, EPO, or Medicaid/Medicare plan that LifeStance is out of network with, you likely cannot receive a reimbursement and would be responsible for the full out-of-network session fee. Our mental health provider rates vary based on experience, we would be happy to assist you with clarifying the rate and finding you the right provider.

How can I make an appointment with a clinician in Springfield, Illinois?

Once you have found a provider in Springfield, Illinois you want to make an appointment with, you can proceed with booking an appointment online via a link on the provider’s profile or request a callback so our office will call you at the time that is convenient for you. This is especially important for new patients, as normally your provider will schedule your next appointment with you before the end of the session. If you are a new patient or want to schedule a session with another provider, the LifeStance scheduling specialist will go over your scheduling preferences and provider’s availability in-person or online. If your treatment involves scheduling appointments in group settings, our specialist will follow up with days and times with you over a phone call.

Find Mental Health Care in Springfield, Illinois

Choose from approximately 15 LifeStance supported mental health clinicians that serve patients in Springfield, Illinois. Our mental health clinicians see patients in 39 local offices in Illinois and also provide virtual appointments throughout the state.

Tiffany Tinker, Therapist

Tiffany Tinker, LPC, helps adolescents, teens, and adults across Illinois build practical skills to manage overwhelming emotions, strengthen relationships, and regain a sense of control in their lives. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy for clients navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other mood-related concerns. Serving communities throughout IL, Tiffany partners with clients to create thoughtful, personalized treatment plans grounded in evidence-based mental health care. Tiffany has particular expertise in working with ADHD, anxiety disorders, and bipolar disorders. She supports middle schoolers, teens, and adults who may be struggling with focus, emotional regulation, mood instability, or persistent worry. Her approach blends structure with compassion, helping clients better understand their patterns while building tools to improve daily functioning at school, work, and home. She also works with individuals facing depression, trauma, and relationship challenges, and offers additional support for a range of behavioral and life transition concerns. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Tiffany equips clients with practical strategies to shift unhelpful thought patterns, tolerate distress, and take meaningful action aligned with their values. When working with couples and families, she focuses on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and fostering healthier dynamics. Tiffany has experience supporting LGBTQ+ clients, first responders, and military/veteran populations, ensuring care is responsive to each client’s lived experience. Tiffany began practicing in 2025 and brings a steady, collaborative presence to the therapy space. Outside of her clinical work, she enjoys movies, history-based television shows, music, and dancing.

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Accepts: Aetna, Optum (UnitedHealthcare), Evernorth (Cigna) See all

Specialties: Domestic violence & abuse, Emotional abuse See all

Ages Served: 11-74

3.59 miles away

Springfield, IL

217-523-4534

3008 Happy Landing Drive

217-523-4534

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Donna Miller, Therapist

Donna Miller, LPC, helps children, teens, and adults across Illinois build practical skills to manage life’s challenges, improve relationships, and strengthen emotional well-being. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with LifeStance Health, she provides individualized, evidence-based care tailored to each stage of life. Donna works with children and adolescents as well as adults, offering support for concerns such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD, while creating a safe and collaborative space for healing and growth. Donna is especially passionate about helping individuals navigate ADHD, anxiety, and childhood behavioral challenges. She understands how these concerns can impact school performance, family dynamics, and self-esteem, and she partners closely with clients and families to create meaningful, lasting change. Her work often focuses on building coping strategies, improving emotional regulation, and fostering resilience in both children and adults facing everyday stressors or more complex mental health needs. Her approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques to support clients in developing insight and practical tools for daily life. Donna also has experience working with individuals connected to adoption and foster care, autism spectrum disorders, and military or veteran communities. She offers individual, couples, and family therapy, and provides additional support across a range of mental health concerns. Donna completed her education at Bradley University and Regis University. Outside of her clinical work, she enjoys reading, staying active through exercise, and continuously learning—interests that reflect her commitment to personal growth and well-being.

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Accepts: Aetna, Optum (UnitedHealthcare), Evernorth (Cigna) See all

Specialties: Childhood behavioral issues, General relationship issues See all

Ages Served: 0-74

3.59 miles away

Springfield, IL

217-523-4534

3008 Happy Landing Drive

217-523-4534

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Tiphanie May, Therapist

Tiphanie May, LCSW, helps adolescents, teens, and adults across Illinois find stability, healing, and renewed purpose through compassionate, individualized therapy. As a therapist at LifeStance Health, she serves clients throughout IL, supporting those navigating anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma. Tiphanie creates a grounded, nonjudgmental space where clients can safely explore their experiences while building practical tools to manage symptoms, strengthen resilience, and improve overall well-being. Tiphanie is especially passionate about working with individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital or are participating in court-ordered treatment. She understands the complexity and vulnerability of these situations and provides structured, supportive care focused on stabilization, accountability, and long-term recovery. Her approach emphasizes continuity of care, helping clients successfully transition into daily life while maintaining progress and reducing the risk of relapse. With over a decade of experience as a licensed therapist, Tiphanie integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness into her work. She also offers gender-affirmative medical readiness evaluations and has experience supporting diverse populations, including individuals within the LGBTQ+ community, those with autism spectrum disorders, and military veterans. She offers additional specialties and interventions to meet a broad range of mental health and substance use needs. Tiphanie began practicing in 2013 and brings over 20 years of experience in social work to her clinical care. Outside of her professional work, she is an equestrian who enjoys spending time with her horses and teaching others how to build strong, trusting relationships with theirs.

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Accepts: MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP), Aetna, Medicare See all

Specialties: Autism: generally independent, LGBTQ+ See all

Ages Served: 11-75+

3.59 miles away

Springfield, IL

217-523-4534

3008 Happy Landing Drive

217-523-4534

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Cailee Mueller, Nurse Practitioner

Cailee Mueller is a trauma-informed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) dedicated to helping individuals in Illinois achieve their mental health goals. By combining evidence-based medication management and therapy services, Cailee supports clients in building healthier, more fulfilling lives. Her approach is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and an innate drive to assist others in overcoming obstacles and reaching their potential. Cailee is particularly passionate about working with individuals navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. She is trained in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, a proven technique for addressing trauma and related conditions. She also offers tailored support for clients dealing with midlife and later-life transitions, helping them adapt to change while fostering resilience and self-compassion. Serving adults and seniors across Illinois, Cailee also specializes in addressing grief, sleep disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). With a focus on providing individualized care, she works closely with clients to explore their unique challenges, integrating therapeutic modalities that promote healing and personal growth. <br>Outside of her professional work, Cailee enjoys adventuring and spending time outdoors, with a passion for hiking and an aspiration to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. She values time with family, friends, and her two dogs, and she prioritizes self-care through yoga, meditation, and creating homemade meals. These personal practices reflect her holistic approach to wellness, which she brings into her work with clients.

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Accepts: MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP), Aetna, Optum (UnitedHealthcare) See all

Specialties: Anxiety, Hallucinations See all

Ages Served: 18-75+

3.59 miles away

Springfield, IL

217-523-4534

3008 Happy Landing Drive

217-523-4534

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Amber Jelinek, Psychologist

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Accepts: MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP), Aetna, Optum (UnitedHealthcare) See all

Ages Served: 6-75+

3.59 miles away

Springfield, IL

217-523-4534

3008 Happy Landing Drive

217-523-4534

Bloomington, IL

309-827-2962

808 S Eldorado Rd, Suite 300

309-827-2962

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Melinda Rader, Nurse Practitioner

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Accepts: MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP), Aetna, Optum (UnitedHealthcare) See all

Specialties: Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder See all

Ages Served: 18-75+

3.59 miles away

Springfield, IL

217-523-4534

3008 Happy Landing Drive

217-523-4534

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Chandra Pierson-Rye, Nurse Practitioner

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Accepts: MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP), Aetna, Optum (UnitedHealthcare) See all

Specialties: ADHD, Anxiety See all

Ages Served: 3-75+

3.59 miles away

Springfield, IL

217-523-4534

3008 Happy Landing Drive

217-523-4534

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Kendra Ostermeier, Therapist

Kendra Ostermeier, LPC, helps children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors build emotional stability, practical coping skills, and stronger relationships through compassionate, evidence-based therapy. Serving patients across Illinois, she creates a supportive space where individuals and families can feel understood while working toward meaningful, lasting change. As a Licensed Professional Counselor at LifeStance Health, Kendra provides thoughtful care that balances warmth with clinical expertise. Kendra is especially passionate about supporting children, teens, and families navigating ADHD, anxiety, and childhood behavior challenges. She focuses on helping young clients improve emotional regulation, build confidence, and strengthen communication at home and school. By partnering closely with caregivers, she helps families develop consistent strategies that reduce stress, improve behavior, and support healthy development. Her clinical work also includes treatment for depression, trauma-related concerns, and life transitions, with experience supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, military members and veterans, and those involved in adoption or foster care. Kendra offers individual therapy, family therapy, and couples therapy, and integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to meet each client’s unique needs. She also provides additional therapeutic approaches when clinically appropriate. Kendra treats children, adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults, tailoring care to each stage of life—from early emotional development to later-life transitions. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, skill-building, and respect for each person’s lived experience. Outside of her clinical work, Kendra enjoys boating, coloring, watching Steelers football, and spending time cuddling her Australian Shepherds, Bo and Harvey.

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Accepts: Aetna, Optum (UnitedHealthcare), Evernorth (Cigna) See all

Specialties: Bipolar Disorder, Career & relationships (mid-life) See all

Ages Served: 11-75+

3.59 miles away

Springfield, IL

217-523-4534

3008 Happy Landing Drive

217-523-4534

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Jordan Collins, Post-Doctoral Fellow

Jordan Collins, PhD, helps adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors across Illinois navigate life’s challenges with clarity, resilience, and practical tools for lasting change. Practicing at LifeStance Health, he provides individualized mental health care grounded in evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Whether supporting a middle school student struggling with school avoidance, a teen managing intense emotions, or an adult facing major life transitions, Dr. Collins creates a structured yet compassionate space where growth feels achievable. He is especially passionate about working with individuals experiencing anxiety, ADHD, and depression. Dr. Collins understands how these concerns can impact academic performance, relationships, work productivity, and self-esteem. Through thoughtful assessment and personalized treatment planning, he helps patients strengthen focus, regulate emotions, and build coping strategies that translate into real-world success. His approach is collaborative, empowering patients to better understand their patterns while developing sustainable skills for long-term wellness. Dr. Collins offers individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy, as well as psychological testing services to support diagnostic clarity and treatment direction. He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address concerns such as trauma, bipolar disorder, grief, and childhood behavior issues, among others. He also has experience supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and military veterans. As a provisionally licensed clinician who began practicing in 2023, Dr. Collins brings both current clinical training and a grounded, steady presence to his work. He values authenticity and believes meaningful therapeutic progress happens within a trusting relationship. Outside of the therapy room, he enjoys running, working out, keeping up with reality TV, listening to podcasts, and reading.

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Accepts: Aetna, Optum (UnitedHealthcare), Evernorth (Cigna) See all

Specialties: Anxiety, Family conflict See all

Ages Served: 11-75+

3.59 miles away

Springfield, IL

217-523-4534

3008 Happy Landing Drive

217-523-4534

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Our Top Rated Mental Health Clinicians Serve the Springfield Metropolitan Area

Chatham, New Berlin, Riverton, Rochester, Sherman

Our Mental Health Serve the Following Springfield Metropolitan Area Neighborhoods:

Springfield, Illinois is home to several distinct neighborhoods. Downtown is the heart of the city, with historic buildings and government offices. The West Side offers a mix of residential and commercial areas. The East Side is known for its tree-lined streets and beautiful homes. The South Side is a diverse community with a variety of shops and restaurants. The North Side is a quiet and peaceful neighborhood with parks and recreational areas.

FAQs about how to find a clinician in Springfield, Illinois

Find a provider near you in Springfield, Illinois on LifeStance. To find your perfect match use filters like insurance accepted, therapy specialty, and provider identity. Mental health care clinicians on LifeStance are highly rated and vetted for their extensive experience treating individual adults, children and adolescents, as well as couples and families. They offer both in-person and telehealth care.

Yes, most health insurance carriers in Springfield, Illinois cover mental health care including psychotherapy and psychiatry. Calculating the exact amount of coverage will be based on the plan details and whether the selected mental health clinician is in-network or out-of-network. LifeStance is in-network with most insurance plans in Illinois, so you’ll pay only a copay at each session after meeting your annual deductible.

We work with

Aetna
Aetna-Medicare
America's Choice Provider Network
Beacon
Beacon-Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)-Medicare
Caterpillar
Centivo
Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
Curalinc-EAP
Devoted Health Plan-Medicare
Duly Health and Care (DuPage)
Duly Health and Care (DuPage)-Medicare
Evernorth (Cigna)
Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
Guidehealth
HealthSmart
Humana-Medicare
Magellan
Magellan-Medicare
MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
Medicare
Northwell Direct
Northwestern (NMPN)
Northwestern (NMPN)-Medicare
OSF Healthcare
OSF Healthcare-Medicare
Optum, UnitedHealthcare
Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
Partners Direct Health
Pathways (Amita Health)
Provider Network of America (PNOA)
Quest Behavioral Health
Railroad Medicare-Medicare
Sana Benefits
Sana Benefits-Medicare
TELUS Health (BHS)
Tricare West (TriWest)
UnityPoint
Wellcare-Medicare
Wellpoint (Unicare/Healthlink)
Zelis (HFN Network Solutions)

However, even in cases when a LifeStance provider is out-of-network with your insurance, you may still be able to receive reimbursement from your insurance company especially If you have a PPO or POS insurance plan. If you have an HMO, EPO, or Medicaid/Medicare plan that LifeStance is out of network with, you likely cannot receive a reimbursement and would be responsible for the full out-of-network session fee. Our mental health provider rates vary based on experience, we would be happy to assist you with clarifying the rate and finding you the right provider.