Therapist in Bloomington, Illinois,
Kathleen Backus, LCPC
Provider Type: Therapist
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 15-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Kathleen Backus, LCPC
Kathleen Backus is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois with over 25 years of experience. She has a Master’s degree from Bradley University in Peoria.
Kathleen believes in being client centered and trauma informed. She is also strength based and believes in the worth of every human being.
In her spare time, Kathleen enjoys spending time with family, exercising, and being outdoors.
Expertise
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Grief
- Later Life Transitions
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Midlife Transitions
- Pain Management
- Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
- PTSD/Trauma
- Reproductive Challenges
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Meritain
- Aetna Signature
- Aetna State of IL plan
- Aetna Student Health
- AMITA Pathways BCBS HMO
- BCBS Academic Blue Student Health Plan
- BCBS Blue Choice Options
- BCBS Blue Choice Preferred
- BCBS PPO
- BCBS Professional Blue
- Cigna Evernoth/Greatwest Health
- Consociate Health
- CuraLinc EAP
- Duly (DMG) BCBS HMO
- Golden Rule
- Health Alliance
- HealthLink / Unicare
- HFN Network Solutions/ZELIS
- Humana
- Lifeworks EAP
- Live360/MedAssocHealth/PrefHealthChoices
- MultiPlan-PHCS
- Optum
- Optum All Savers
- Optum Oxford Health
- Optum UHC Student Insurance
- Optum VA CNN
- United
- United Behavioral Health
- Unity Point Health PLUS+/Health Partners
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Family Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- LGBTQ+
- Men
- Women
Languages
- English
Locations
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Kathleen Backus. You can also call 888-428-7890 to have someone assist you.
Kathleen Backus generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 888-428-7890 to find out Kathleen Backus's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Kathleen Backus:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Meritain
- Aetna Signature
- Aetna State of IL plan
- Aetna Student Health
- AMITA Pathways BCBS HMO
- BCBS Academic Blue Student Health Plan
- BCBS Blue Choice Options
- BCBS Blue Choice Preferred
- BCBS PPO
- BCBS Professional Blue
- Cigna Evernoth/Greatwest Health
- Consociate Health
- CuraLinc EAP
- Duly (DMG) BCBS HMO
- Golden Rule
- Health Alliance
- HealthLink / Unicare
- HFN Network Solutions/ZELIS
- Humana
- Lifeworks EAP
- Live360/MedAssocHealth/PrefHealthChoices
- MultiPlan-PHCS
- Optum
- Optum All Savers
- Optum Oxford Health
- Optum UHC Student Insurance
- Optum VA CNN
- United
- United Behavioral Health
- Unity Point Health PLUS+/Health Partners
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 888-428-7890 to see how we can help.
Kathleen Backus is a therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Kathleen Backus works at:
Yes, Kathleen Backus does offer both Telehealth and In-office visits.
Yes, Kathleen Backus is currently offering In-office visits.