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Barbara Bechtel

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

23 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In Illinois

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Barbara

Navigating life’s challenges can be difficult, and it’s common to feel stuck at times. I take a solution-focused and systemic approach to counseling, collaborating with my clients to set meaningful and achievable goals that foster progress throughout their journey. I work with individuals aged 18 and older, with a special focus on those facing relationship issues, family-of-origin trauma, life and career transitions, depression, anxiety, and grief. As a working-Mother myself, I have particularly empathized with many high-functioning women who struggle with issues of "Mom-guilt," overthinking, caregiving, and perfectionism.

As a working-Mother myself, I have particularly empathized with many high-functioning women who struggle with issues of "Mom-guilt," overthinking, caregiving, and perfectionism.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Affirming
  • Authentic
  • Open-minded
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Geriatric clients
  • Parents
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Illinois residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

My interests outside of work include spending time with my family, my rescue dog, and my friends. I enjoy walking outdoors, listening to audiobooks, attending exercise classes, enjoying a nice meal out, and traveling.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#166000598 • Illinois • LMFT

Education

MS - Applied Child and Family Studies with Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, Northern Illinois University

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

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

Barbara Bechtel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Barbara is licensed to practice in Illinois, so clients located in Illinois can book sessions. Barbara’s Illinois license number is 166000598, 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.

Barbara Bechtel has been practicing therapy for 23 years. Barbara’s education and training include MS - Applied Child and Family Studies with Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, Northern Illinois University. Over that time, Barbara has worked closely with Geriatric clients, Parents, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Barbara is part of that group.

Barbara Bechtel works with Geriatric clients, Parents, and Students and specializes in Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Barbara spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Barbara is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Barbara Bechtel draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Barbara’s style is action-oriented, affirming, authentic, open-minded, and solution-oriented. In Barbara’s words: “As a working-Mother myself, I have particularly empathized with many high-functioning women who struggle with issues of "Mom-guilt," overthinking, caregiving, and perfectionism.”

Barbara Bechtel (she/her) offers therapy in English. Barbara identifies as White.

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