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Talyah Acker

VirtualIn-Person

5 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In Illinois

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Natasch

I enjoy helping people figure out what they want and find more effective ways to get what they deserve out of life—especially when it comes to relationships. Whether you're hoping to find one, unsure about staying in one, or need support navigating the one you’re in, I’m here to help. Relationships can be hard—we don’t get a class in school, and most of us didn’t have perfect models growing up. I help people recognize old patterns, apply what they learn, and move forward. I’m a good listener and ask the right questions to help you work through what’s holding you back.

I help people recognize old patterns, apply what they learn, and move forward. I’m a good listener and ask the right questions to help you work through what’s holding you back.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Casual
  • Engaging
  • Solution-oriented
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Black community

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Illinois residents

5015 N Paulina St
Suite 310, Chicago, Illinois 60640

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy reading, cooking, learning new things, and spending time with my family and friends.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#180014494 • Illinois • LPCC

Education

MEd - Counselor Education, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Talyah Acker accepts Centivo, United Healthcare, United Healthcare/Optum, Oscar IL, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, 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.

Talyah Acker is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Natasch is licensed to practice in Illinois, so clients located in Illinois can book sessions. Natasch’s Illinois license number is 180014494, 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.

Talyah Acker has been practicing therapy for 5 years. Natasch’s education and training include MEd - Counselor Education, University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Over that time, Natasch has worked closely with BIPOC and Black community.

Talyah Acker works with BIPOC and Black community and specializes in Anxiety, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Divorce, Family Conflict, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Natasch spends most of their clinical time. Natasch also sees couples together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Natasch is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Talyah Acker draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Natasch’s style is affirming, casual, engaging, solution-oriented, and warm. In Natasch’s words: “I help people recognize old patterns, apply what they learn, and move forward. I’m a good listener and ask the right questions to help you work through what’s holding you back.”

Talyah Acker (she/her) offers therapy in English. Natasch identifies as Black/African American.

Talyah Acker offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 5015 N Paulina St in Chicago. Natasch 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 Talyah Acker is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Natasch 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 Natasch’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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