Business Details
Online Counseling Services for Women in Illinois
Barnum Counseling is a private practice founded by Ali R. Barnum, MA, LCPC, NCC, specializing in online counseling and psychotherapy for adult women and maternal mental health. With over a decade of experience, the practice offers evidence-based therapeutic approaches including CBT, DBT, and ACT, tailored to individual client needs. The practice prioritizes creating a safe, inclusive space for clients navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and perinatal mental health challenges.Barnum Counseling emphasizes ethical standards, cultural competence, and accessibility through HIPAA-compliant telehealth services available statewide in Illinois. The practice accepts major insurance providers and maintains transparent billing practices while supporting professional development for mental health clinicians.
Services
Online Counseling
Maternal Mental Health
Therapy for Adult Women
Couples Counseling
Trauma Therapy
Anxiety Counseling
Depression Treatment
Postpartum Support
Fertility Counseling
Telehealth Sessions
Highlights and features
- We offer 11 years of specialized experience in women's mental health.
- Our HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform enables convenient statewide access.
- We provide evidence-based treatments tailored to individual client needs.
- Our therapist holds advanced training in perinatal mood disorders.
- We maintain transparent billing practices and accept major insurance plans.
Services
Online Counseling
Secure telehealth therapy sessions conducted via encrypted platforms. Services available to Illinois residents for mental health treatment including anxiety, depression, and trauma. Sessions maintain confidentiality and therapeutic effectiveness through HIPAA-compliant technology.
Maternal Mental Health
Specialized counseling for women experiencing mental health challenges during preconception, pregnancy, or postpartum periods. Treatment addresses anxiety, depression, and trauma related to fertility struggles, pregnancy loss, and maternal transitions using evidence-based approaches.
Therapy for Adult Women
Individualized treatment for adult women facing life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Therapeutic approaches combine cognitive behavioral techniques with personalized coping strategies to address work-life balance, identity issues, and emotional wellness.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma treatment utilizing cognitive restructuring and emotion-focused techniques. Services address PTSD symptoms, panic attacks, and emotional dysregulation resulting from traumatic experiences while prioritizing client safety and gradual healing.
Couples Counseling
Support for couples navigating fertility challenges, parenting stress, and communication breakdowns. Therapy focuses on strengthening relationships through improved communication patterns, emotional support strategies, and shared coping mechanisms during life transitions.
People
Ali R. Barnum
Therapist
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 11 years of experience specializing in women's mental health and maternal support. Holds advanced training in perinatal mood disorders and provides evidence-based telehealth therapy across Illinois.
Questions
What types of therapy does Barnum Counseling offer?
Barnum Counseling provides cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for anxiety, depression, trauma, and maternal mental health concerns.
Are sessions conducted in-person or online?
All sessions are conducted through secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms for clients located anywhere in Illinois.
Does Barnum Counseling accept insurance?
Yes, we accept major insurance plans including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, and United Healthcare. Check with your provider for specific coverage details.
What maternal mental health services are available?
Specialized services include preconception counseling, prenatal support, postpartum depression/anxiety treatment, and pregnancy loss counseling with perinatal mood disorder expertise.
How long are typical therapy sessions?
Sessions typically last 45-60 minutes and are scheduled based on individual treatment plans developed during initial assessments.
