Brooke Muehlbacher

Brooke Muehlbacher accepts Oscar IL, Centivo, United Healthcare, United Healthcare/Optum, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Prime Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, and Out of state BlueCard PPO. 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.

Brooke Muehlbacher is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Brooke is licensed to practice in Illinois, so clients located in Illinois can book sessions. Brooke’s Illinois license number is 180.013830, 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.

Brooke Muehlbacher has been practicing therapy for 5 years. Brooke’s education and training include MA - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Governors State University. Over that time, Brooke has worked closely with BIPOC, Parents, Veterans, Trans+, Neurodivergence, Students, and LGBTQ+.

Brooke Muehlbacher works with BIPOC, Parents, Veterans, Trans+, Neurodivergence, Students, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Divorce, Family Therapy, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Premarital Counseling, and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), among other areas. These are the areas where Brooke spends most of their clinical time. Brooke also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Brooke is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Brooke Muehlbacher draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couples [The Gottman Method], Harm Reduction, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Brooke’s style is affirming, challenging, empowering, humorous, and open-minded. In Brooke’s words: “I am passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals, those impacted by trauma, and clients who appreciate a direct and collaborative approach.”

Brooke Muehlbacher (she/her) offers therapy in English. Brooke identifies as White. Brooke provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Brooke Muehlbacher offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 1880 1L Route 50 in Bourbonnais. Brooke is licensed in Illinois, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Brooke Muehlbacher is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Brooke 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 Brooke’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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