Grounded in the belief that relationships are the foundation of meaningful change, Helpful provides inclusive virtual therapy services in Illinois, Arizona, and Washington State. We value diversity in expression, identity, life experiences, and clinical training so that our team can truly represent the clients we serve.
Please note: Therapy likely costs under $30 per session if you have a copay or have met your deductible. Estimate your costs today
Our services are designed to address key areas of life. Relationship challenges, trauma, substance abuse, caregiving support and burnout, sexuality and gender identity, anxiety, depression, cultural identity, work-life balance, navigating life transitions, and other day-to-day struggles.
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Inclusive Care
Our virtual therapy services provide a safe and supportive space for healing and growth, where you can be heard, valued, and understood. Our therapists utilize a trauma-informed, relational approach and integrate various modalities, including CBT, DBT, Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, and Feminist therapy, to cater to your unique needs. We can help you navigate a wide range of concerns, such as relationships, trauma, substance use, caregiving and burnout, sexuality and gender identity, anxiety, depression, cultural identity, work-life balance, life transitions, and everyday challenges.
Therapy is often more affordable than you might think, especially if you're planning to use insurance. Many clients find that their only out-of-pocket cost is a low copay, which can be as little as $10–$50 per session. If your insurance plan requires you to meet a deductible before coverage begins, summer is an excellent time to start therapy. The average person with employer-sponsored insurance hits their deductible in May, meaning by June many are paying only a small percentage of the session cost.
We are happy to check your benefits and provide a cost estimate for you. Simply click the Therapy Cost Estimator button, complete a short form and we can call your insurance company on your behalf.
If you plan to pay out of pocket our self pay rate is $150.
We are in-network with Medicare and most Medicare and commercial insurance plans. See full list of insurance we accept here. We are happy to check your benefits and confirm that we are in-network with your insurance plan. Simply click the Therapy Cost Estimator button, complete a short form and we can call your insurance company on your behalf.
If we are not in-network with your insurance, we provide all necessary information to obtain out-of-network benefits.
Please note, we do not accept Medicaid or BCBS Community Plans at this time.
Finding a therapist that is the right fit is essential to success in therapy. We gladly offer a free 15-minute consultation to determine if we are a good fit to meet your goals.
At Helpful, our therapists bring a wide range of clinical training, specialties, and lived experiences, but the framework that unites every provider on our team is a shared commitment to practicing through an anti-oppressive lens.
For us, anti-oppressive care means recognizing how systems of power, privilege, and oppression impact mental health and us showing up in ways that honor each person’s identity and lived experience. It means creating spaces where clients feel seen, respected, and empowered without judgment, assumptions, or the need to explain who they are.
We believe that true healing happens when care is grounded in equity, cultural humility, and an ongoing commitment to challenging harmful norms, both in therapy and in ourselves.
