Antonio Champion

Antonio Champion accepts Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Centivo, 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.

Antonio Champion is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Antonio is licensed to practice in Illinois, so clients located in Illinois can book sessions. Antonio’s Illinois license number is 149027393, 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.

Antonio Champion has been practicing therapy for 2 years. Antonio’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Loyola University, Chicago; PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Community Psychology, National Louis University. Over that time, Antonio has worked closely with Black community.

Antonio Champion works with Black community and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, and Immigration, among other areas. These are the areas where Antonio spends most of their clinical time. Antonio 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 Antonio is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Antonio Champion draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). In sessions, Antonio’s style is action-oriented, direct, empowering, engaging, and humorous. In Antonio’s words: “My work is grounded in a biopsychosocial perspective and focuses on thorough assessment and diagnosis to support effective, individualized care.”

Antonio Champion (he/him) offers therapy in English. Antonio identifies as Black/African American.

Antonio Champion offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Antonio 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 Antonio Champion is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Antonio 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 Antonio’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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