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Amy Marshman

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What is your go-to approach for individual therapy?

My go-to approach for individual therapy is a cognitive behavioral approach. I think it is important to explore past and current behaviors and thoughts in order to move towards healthier behaviors or coping patterns. I use many approaches, as I do not think everyone responds to one specific approach.

What tools do you teach in individual therapy?

In our work together, we will explore many different tools. The tools we choose for you will depend on you as a person and how you feel each tool will work for you. Here are a few of the tools that I use:

  • Journaling: This will involve you thinking about a topic and writing about it or making a list. This is a journal for you to hold onto. You can share as much or as little of it as you feel comfortable.
  • Homework: This is a way for you to connect your sessions to your daily lives. This task is based on our work together. It can be something like trying something new or a different approach to thinking about something.
  • Coping skills: This will involve using new breathing exercises or using the ones you know and doing them when you feel stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in individual therapy?

I know a client is making meaningful progress in individual therapy when they connect sessions to their everyday lives, when they are changing behaviors that brought them into therapy, and when they can identify why their mood or behaviors are improving.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement individual therapy?

Clients can supplement their time in individual therapy by using tools or doing tasks talked about in therapy, such as a new skill or a different approach to behaviors or people.

What should someone do to prepare for starting individual therapy?

To prepare for your first individual therapy session, you can be prepared to discuss what brought you into therapy, as well as open to answering questions about you so we can determine how therapy, and I, can best help you.

Starting Individual therapy in Hoffman Estates

What is individual therapy?

Individual therapy, also known as Individual therapy, allows people to engage in private sessions with a skilled therapist, counselor, or psychologist. The core objective of individual therapy is to establish a secure and confidential setting where you can openly discuss whatever emotional, psychological, or behavioral challenges you face. Through these one-on-one sessions, the client and therapist work together to delve into, comprehend, and ultimately find solutions for the issues at hand in their life.

How does individual therapy work?

Individual therapy unfolds in a structured process, commencing with an initial assessment in which the therapist gathers essential information about your history, concerns, and objectives. Together, you and your therapist collaboratively establish specific, attainable goals for your sessions, which can encompass symptom alleviation, personal development, or finding solutions to particular challenges.

Can individual therapy help me?

Yes, individual therapy, also known as Individual therapy, at Thriveworks can help you to improve your mental health and overall quality of life.

Is individual therapy conducted in person or online?

Individual therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does individual therapy last?

The duration of your individual therapy sessions will vary. The decision on the number and frequency of sessions is typically collaboratively determined by the client and therapist.

How much does individual therapy cost?

At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Hoffman Estates accept 26 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois BCBS | HMO - Essential Health Partners IPA

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois BCBS | HMO - Essential Health Partners Kane County

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois BCBS | HMO - Essential Health Partners Silver Cross

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois BCBS | PPO

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Essential Health Partners

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Self-pay costs at Hoffman Estates
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

4.9 Learn about verified reviews
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My therapist Dr Barbara Webb is the best she's so helpful to me I'm keeping her forever
Kristin Sep 2025
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Scary feeling first going into therapy but Alison really made it easier and easier every session
Kevin Sep 2025
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I appreciated to have someone listen.
Alyssa Jun 2025
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I appreciate you having a bilingual therapist and her professionalism and understanding of my situation.
Yolanda Jun 2025
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I felt comfortable and heard
Tracy Jun 2025
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Working with Dr. Christina Geiselhart has been a very positive experience. Each session has provided me with valuable insights as well as practical actions to move forward. I highly recommend her as both a talented clinician, and as someone who truly cares about her clients.
Read more Working with Dr. Christina Geiselhart has been a very positive experience. Each session has provided me with valuable insights as well as practical actions to move forward. I highly recommend her as both a talented clinician, and as someone who truly cares about her clients.
Terese Jun 2025
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I cannot express enough how grateful I am to have met my counselor Brittany Lafin through your practice. She was very attentive in our first meeting where I explained what I was seeking out of counseling, and I immediately felt very confident that she would be able to help me get to where I want to be, and was comfortable with her. Throughout the year or so that I've been in counseling with her, I have grown so much. The people around me notice the positive changes in my life, and she helped me gain perspective and be goal oriented without being too overwhelmed by change. She helped me find the confidence and strength to leave a toxic relationship, refocus on myself and find out what my goals truly are, and be able to start making my dreams reality. Throughout my life, I've had many counselors and therapists, but I've never found one that I've connected with as well as Brittany. She is realistic and firm, while being empathetic and validating. She has been very flexible with scheduling and I cannot say enough good things about her. Thank you!
Read more I cannot express enough how grateful I am to have met my counselor Brittany Lafin through your practice. She was very attentive in our first meeting where I explained what I was seeking out of counseling, and I immediately felt very confident that she would be able to help me get to where I want to be, and was comfortable with her. Throughout the year or so that I've been in counseling with her, I have grown so much. The people around me notice the positive changes in my life, and she helped me gain perspective and be goal oriented without being too overwhelmed by change. She helped me find the confidence and strength to leave a toxic relationship, refocus on myself and find out what my goals truly are, and be able to start making my dreams reality. Throughout my life, I've had many counselors and therapists, but I've never found one that I've connected with as well as Brittany. She is realistic and firm, while being empathetic and validating. She has been very flexible with scheduling and I cannot say enough good things about her. Thank you!
Jovana Jun 2025
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Dr Barbara webb is so helpful to me and she is very understanding I love Dr Webb so much. I want her to keep seeing me as much as possible. Way to go Dr Webb
Kristin Jun 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks in Hoffman Estates, IL is located off of W Higgins Rd. We currently share a building with Quest Diagnostics and Bedrose Pediatrics, and East Branch Poplar Creek runs on the backside.

Phone number

(224) 267-9477

Languages spoken by IL providers

  • English
  • Spanish
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