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Diane Ritchie

MSW, LCSW, ACM True North Counseling & Healing Arts
Available this week
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Chronic Pain,
Insurance: Aetna, Optima Health Plan, BlueCross and BlueShield, United Healthcare, Medicare

Introduction

Are you facing obstacles that seem insurmountable, preventing you from living the life you desire? Is it depression, anxiety, or difficulty with your children? What if the challenges you face are, in fact, part of the journey toward growth and fulfillment? Life can be challenging, but by shifting your perspective, you can transform these obstacles into stepping stones. Together, we will identify and address faulty thinking patterns that produce anxiety and depression, explore solutions, and develop a comprehensive roadmap to lasting change. Achieving the life you desire and finding joy on this journey called life is possible. With a decade of experience as a Social Worker in the mental health field, I specialize in depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and supporting adopted children and their parents. My empathetic approach combines , Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness to facilitate healing and restore joy in my clients' lives. Under the comb, the tangle and the straight path are the same-Heraclitus This quote supposes that what we perceive as chaos and order may be intrinsically entangled, two sides of the same coin. Our interpretation of events as chaotic or orderly depends on perspective and mindset. If you are looking for lasting change, we believe we have what you are seeking.

GENDER Female

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights & weekends
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCSW #149.019016 (IL)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Christian
  • Catholic

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Diane Ritchie accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Optima Health Plan
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • United Healthcare
  • Medicare

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Psychotherapy, 45 min $100
  • Psychotherapy, 60 min $125

Locations

Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Diane Ritchie accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Diane Ritchie is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website.
Does Diane Ritchie offer telehealth appointments? Diane Ritchie does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Diane Ritchie specialize in? Diane Ritchie specializes in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, Adoption, Alcohol Use, Alzheimer's, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, College Mental Health, Depression, Parenting, Spirituality and Religion, Trauma, and Weight Loss.

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