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Kaila Chandler

Behavioral health therapy Illuminate Counseling Services PC
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Addiction, Codependency, Coping Skills, Trauma, Ambiguous Loss,
In network with Aetna Better Health of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO w/ Northwestern Medicine

Introduction

I became a therapist because I’ve always been interested in the stories underneath what people are going through. Not just what is happening, but how past experiences, relationships, loss, trauma, and the ways we learn to cope can continue to shape us. I have more than six years of experience in mental health and addiction treatment, working with people navigating trauma, substance use and recovery, complicated family relationships, grief, and major life transitions. I have a particular interest in ambiguous loss, the grief that comes without a clear ending or closure, such as estrangement, going no contact, or grieving someone who is still alive. My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and largely psychodynamic. I look beyond what is happening on the surface and explore how your experiences and relationships may be shaping your life today. Part of that means recognizing that some of the ways you learned to cope may have once protected you or helped you survive. Rather than judging those parts of yourself, we can appreciate what they did for you while figuring out what may serve you better in your life now. Therapy with me is collaborative, laid back, and human. There is room for humor, curiosity, and difficult conversations. Together, we can make sense of where you’ve been while creating space for who you are becoming.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Biracial/Multiracial

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance
  • Offers sliding scale

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Kaila Chandler accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna Better Health of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Aetna PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO w/ Northwestern Medicine

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Psychotherapy $165

Locations

Video Office

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Counseling Psychology - Northwestern University

FAQ

Is Kaila Chandler accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Kaila Chandler is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website.
Does Kaila Chandler offer telehealth appointments? Kaila Chandler does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Kaila Chandler specialize in? Kaila Chandler specializes in the following areas: Abuse Survivors, ADD/ADHD, Addiction, Alcohol Use, Anxiety, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Drug Use, Family Conflict, Grief, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma, Compassion Fatigue, Cultural and Systemic Oppression, and Harm Reduction.
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