Both! While we were born as a directory for anyone who needs help in finding a Black-identifying therapist. I, Chicago Black Therapists' founder see clients under the CBT brand as a solo therapy private practice. The directory continues to live on as a resource and referral source.

No, they do not. Each therapist listed works at their own employer or business. The directory simplifies the process in finding a Black therapist by listing all in one place.

I accept self pay via credit card, debit card, FSA/HSA card, or cryptocurrency at $200 per 50 minute session. I do not offer sliding scale at this time.

Since I do not accept insurance, insurance companies consider Chicago Black Therapists / Cicely Green as an “out of network” provider.

If you are an Illinois resident, your insurance may have out of network benefits to reimburse you for sessions. You will be provided with a superbill at the end of each month that you can submit to your insurance company. Before scheduling a consultation or booking an appointment, it’s recommended to call the number on the back of your insurance card inquiring about your “out of network” psychotherapy benefits and learning about how to submit an out-of-network reimbursement claim.

You can also use your FSA/HSA (Health Savings Account) debit card to pay for psychotherapy sessions. You would input this debit card as your payment method within your client portal.

Insurance represents a system that does not value mental health care nor those who provide it. By not accepting insurance, there will be no oversight to your care from insurance corporations, which allows the therapeutic relationship to have more freedom and privacy. Please refer to our practice’s about us page to learn more about my decolonizing approach.

Request a free 15 minute consultation with me by completing this contact form. During this phone call, we will determine if we’re a good match in therapy together and how I can help you reach your healing goals. It’s a space for you to answer any questions that you have about the therapy process.

I am licensed as a counselor in Illinois (LCPC) and California (LPCC), so I can see clients for psychotherapy who can claim residence in Illinois or California.

Yes! I am a licensed counselor (LPCC) in California, so I can see you for virtual psychotherapy if your location during sessions are within the state of California.

Definitely. I aim to provide an affirming and safe space for many underrepresented and marginalized populations.

I specialize in seeing individuals aged 18 or over for therapy. If you are seeking therapy as a couple or family, here are the directory therapists who specialize in it.

I specialize in seeing adults (18 and older) for therapy. Here are therapists who treat children and adolescents.

I see clients virtually (via video and phone) indefinitely to sustain access to therapy, provide flexibility, and safeguard against pandemics.

Yes! I offer coaching for current and aspiring psychotherapists to reach abundance, financial freedom, ease, and location independence. I am a board approved clinical supervisor, so our coaching sessions can count towards your required supervision hours for the state of Illinois. Learn more by visiting chicagoblacktherapists.com/coaching