Does insurance cover psychiatrist visits in Evanston, Illinois?

Yes, most Illinois health insurance carriers provide mental health benefits that cover psychiatrist visits, including the initial evaluation and regular sessions (check-ins). However, the exact amount of coverage will vary based on the insurance plan details and whether the selected provider is in-network or out-of-network with your insurance. Just like any other medical professional, if the psychiatrist is in-network with your insurance, you’ll pay only a copay at each session after meeting your annual deductible. If the psychiatrist is out-of-network with your insurance, you may still be able to receive reimbursement after paying the fee. 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) If you have a PPO or POS insurance plan (or so called “open access” plans), you can likely receive some reimbursement when you see a psychiatrist out-of-network in Illinois. If you have an HMO, EPO, or Medicaid/Medicare plan, you likely cannot receive reimbursement, and would be responsible for the full out-of-network session fee. LifeStance accepts most of the commercial health insurance plans.

I don’t have insurance. How much will a psychiatrist visit be in Illinois?

Initial evaluations can be around $200-$300, with subsequent meetings around $150-$250. The psychiatrist may have to order blood work, lab tests, or psychological testing, and any other investigations in order to know that there are no other medical issues causing the psychological symptoms and signs which are normally covered by insurance. If you don’t have insurance, keep in mind that these costs will be out-of-pocket.

Do psychiatrists provide talk therapy?

Some psychiatrists can provide talk therapy as a part of their treatment plan. However, they may also choose to focus more on medication management for their patients, depending on their individual training and practice style. It is important to discuss your preferences and treatment options with your psychiatrist to ensure that you receive the best care possible. If you can benefit from talk therapy, and your psychiatrist only offers medication management, they will refer you to a therapist or a psychologist within the LifeStance network that already works with your insurance.

How can I make an appointment with a psychiatrist in Evanston, Illinois?

Once you have found your provider on the LifeStance directory, you will have an option to book an appointment online directly from the provider’s profile page or request a callback and a LifeStance representative will be in touch to help you with scheduling.

How do I find a psychiatrist in Evanston, Illinois who offers in-person sessions?

LifeStance has approximately 34 offices in Illinois, so if in-person visits are preferable to you, make sure that you select a psychiatrist that accepts patients in the mental health clinic close to you. You can also search by map to find locations in Illinois near you. While some clients prefer in-person sessions because they offer a safe, neutral ground for the session to take place, for the widest range of psychiatrist options, consider expanding your search to also include doctors licensed in Illinois who offer telehealth.

What questions should I ask my psychiatrist?

A few topics you may wish to ask your psychiatrist about include: diagnosis details, symptom treatment and management, medical care, treatment plans, side effects, and expectations for follow-up appointments.

Do I need to be under the care of a primary care physician (PCP) if I am considering seeing a psychiatrist?

If your insurance plan does not require a referral from your primary care physician, it is entirely up to you if you want to discuss with them about seeing a psychiatrist. Some psychiatrists would prefer to see you only after you have first gone to your primary care doctor to get a referral, but this isn’t always the case. Depending on your insurance, you may be able to see an in-person or online psychiatrist without getting a referral from your primary care provider. You can contact your insurance company to check if you need a referral to see a psychiatrist.

Find Psychiatrists & Psychiatric Clinicians in Evanston, Illinois

Choose from approximately 5 LifeStance supported psychiatrists & nurse practitioners that serve patients in Evanston, Illinois. Our psychiatrists see patients in 34 local offices in Illinois and also provide virtual appointments throughout the state.

Chrisantha Anandappa, Psychiatrist

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

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression/feeling down See all

Ages Served: 15-74

0.43 miles away

Evanston, IL

847-440-5760

1007 Church Street, Suite 312

847-440-5760

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Ashok Nagella, Psychiatrist

Dr. Ashok Nagella is an ABPN Board Certified Psychiatrist that specializes in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry but does see clients up to age of 40. He has been in practice for 20 years in various settings from inpatient to outpatient psychiatry, has supervised and taught psychiatry residents and medical students, and has worked with a very diverse clientele from private practice settings to community mental health. Dr. Nagella grew up and attended school in the Chicago area. He attended the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee for his Doctor of Medicine degree then completed his Adult Psychiatry residency at Loyola University Medical Center followed by Fellowship specialty training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Institute for Juvenile Research. He believes strongly in a holistic approach which involves complementing traditional psychiatry with education about the healthiest lifestyle habits (nutrition, meditation, exercise, and sleep hygiene among other habits) to optimize health. He has seen that some of his clients reduce the number of medications needed when lifestyle habits and coping improve. His hobbies include running, bicycling, reading, shooting baskets with his son, social justice advocacy and education, and spending time with his family. He is also a passionate environmentalist and animal lover. He is the father of twins who are 13 years old, has 2 dogs, and has been married to his beautiful wife for over 20 years.

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

Specialties: ADHD, Anger issues See all

Ages Served: 0-40

0.43 miles away

Evanston, IL

847-440-5760

1007 Church Street, Suite 312

847-440-5760

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FAQs about how to find a LifeStance supported psychiatrist in Evanston, Illinois

Yes, most Illinois health insurance carriers provide mental health benefits that cover psychiatrist visits, including the initial evaluation and regular sessions (check-ins). However, the exact amount of coverage will vary based on the insurance plan details and whether the selected provider is in-network or out-of-network with your insurance. Just like any other medical professional, if the psychiatrist is in-network with your insurance, you’ll pay only a copay at each session after meeting your annual deductible. If the psychiatrist is out-of-network with your insurance, you may still be able to receive reimbursement after paying the fee.

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)

If you have a PPO or POS insurance plan (or so called “open access” plans), you can likely receive some reimbursement when you see a psychiatrist out-of-network in Illinois.

If you have an HMO, EPO, or Medicaid/Medicare plan, you likely cannot receive reimbursement, and would be responsible for the full out-of-network session fee. LifeStance accepts most of the commercial health insurance plans.