Colleen Barron

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

Colleen Barron is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Colleen is licensed to practice in Illinois, so clients located in Illinois can book sessions. Colleen’s Illinois license number is 180011865, 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.

Colleen Barron has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Colleen’s education and training include MS - Clinical Psychology, Benedictine University. Over that time, Colleen has worked closely with Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Neurodivergence, Blended families, and Students.

Colleen Barron works with Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Neurodivergence, Blended families, and Students and specializes in Alzheimer's/Dementia, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Trauma, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Colleen spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Colleen is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Colleen Barron draws on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Colleen’s style is authentic, creative, direct, and instructive. In Colleen’s words: “By creating a safe, collaborative space, I help clients explore their thoughts and emotions, build coping skills, improve communication, and foster resilience.”

Colleen Barron (she/her) offers therapy in English. Colleen identifies as White.

Colleen Barron offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 2200 S. Main St in Lombard. Colleen 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 Colleen Barron is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Colleen 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 Colleen’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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