Better Communities Counseling
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Better Communities CounselingGroup practice

Group practice
Illinois

3 providers

Anxiety - Depression- Life transitions- Relationship issues- Stress management- Trauma-

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Accepting in-person & online

In-network with some insurances

$100-$130

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Practice Information

At Better Communities Counseling, we believe therapy should be both professional and personal. Our clinicians are highly trained in evidence-based practices, yet warm and approachable in their style. Together, we bring experience in supporting children, teens, and adults through anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, substance use, and relationship challenges.

Our team includes therapists with advanced certifications and diverse specialties — from trauma-focused approaches like EMDR to mindfulness and creative coping strategies that help clients manage stress in healthy ways. We offer individual, couples, and family therapy, with the flexibility of both in-person and virtual sessions.

What makes us unique is our commitment to truly meeting people where they are. We see every client as more than a diagnosis and work collaboratively to create space for healing, growth, and resilience. Clients often tell us they feel both cared for and understood here — and that’s exactly the environment we strive to create.

FAQS

How does payment work at your practice?

At Better Communities Counseling, we accept all major PPO plans as well as some managed Medicaid plans. Co-pays or session fees (if applicable) are processed securely through Headway or Stripe at the time of your appointment. For clients who are out-of-network or prefer private pay, fees range from $100–$150 per session.

Why should I choose your practice?

At Better Communities Counseling, our team is highly trained yet warm and approachable. We provide nonjudgmental care in a safe and supportive space, combining evidence-based practices with genuine compassion to help clients heal and grow.

What are your practice's specialties?

At Better Communities Counseling, we support children, teens, and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, substance use, and relationship challenges. Our team is trained in evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, and EMDR, and we provide a warm, supportive space for healing and growth.

What services does your practice offer?

Better Communities Counseling is a group practice offering individual, couples, and family therapy, as well as child and adolescent counseling. We provide specialized services for trauma, substance use, ADHD, and mood disorders, using evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and EMDR. Sessions are available in-person and virtually to best meet the needs of our clients.

Providers

Durrell Sheppard
Durrell Sheppard

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Khaliah Marsh
Khaliah Marsh

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Amanda Connor
Amanda Connor

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Head of Practice's Licensure

Illinois: 149.020290

Languages

English, Spanish

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Blue Choice
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • Carelon
  • Cigna
  • Evernorth
  • First-Health
  • Medicare (through United Health)
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Tricare
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • VA Community Care

Better Communities Counseling is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois HMO
  • Medicaid

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$130 (45min)
  • Sliding scale:$100 - $130
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