Janelle Kellerman

Janelle Kellerman accepts Oscar IL, United Healthcare, United Healthcare/Optum, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Out of state BlueCard PPO, and Prime Health. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Illinois are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Janelle Kellerman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Janelle is licensed to practice in Maine, South Carolina, Illinois, and Utah, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Janelle’s Illinois license number is 149025565, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Janelle Kellerman has been practicing therapy for 3 years. Janelle’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Southern Illinois University. Over that time, Janelle has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, First responders, and Students.

Janelle Kellerman works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, First responders, and Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Substance Use, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Janelle spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Janelle is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Janelle Kellerman draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Janelle’s style is artistic, authentic, calming, humorous, and mindful. In Janelle’s words: “I’ve had the privilege of working with culturally diverse individuals in both correctional and community settings, which has strengthened my belief that healing looks different for everyone—and that’s exactly how it should be.”

Janelle Kellerman (she/her) offers therapy in English. Janelle identifies as White.

Janelle Kellerman offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Janelle is licensed in Maine, South Carolina, Illinois, and Utah, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Janelle Kellerman is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Janelle will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Janelle’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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