Akisha Russell
Therapist
LPC
Hi! I’m Akisha, and I’m excited to welcome you to my practice, **The Answer Within**. I truly believe that everyone has the answers inside them, and I’m here to help you visualize and uncover them! With 10 years of experience in private practice and over 15 years as a school counselor, my goal is to support you on your journey to becoming your best self. Let’s embark on this wonderful adventure together!
About Akisha Russell
Top Specialties
Coping Skills
School Issues
Depression
Anger Management
Anxiety
Child or Adolescent
Couples Counseling
Grief
Life Transitions
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
Treatment Methods
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Ages Treated
13-64
Identifies As
Black / African American
Person of Color (POC)
Languages Spoken
English
License Information
LPC
Insurance and Fees
Insurance or Payments Accepted
Remember to always check with your carrier to confirm coverage.
Aetna
All Savers
AvMed
BCBS IL HMO - UIC
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Cigna
EAP:Cigna
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/United
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare Student Resources
FAQs
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Akisha takes multiple insurance plans including Aetna
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