Therapist in Evanston, Illinois Veronica Pena, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 0-75+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Veronica Pena, MA, LCPC
Specializes In:
Veronica Pena is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. There are joys of being a parent and there are also the difficult, confusing, frustrating, and exhausting moments where you might feel like you don’t know what to do to help your child. Kids struggling with behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem sometimes need an extra hand to help them navigate the difficulties in life. Veronica understands both childhood development and the complexities of parental struggles, and she can help your child have a better experience of their life. Veronica utilizes play therapy interventions with children ages 3-12 years old that allow them to develop and practice skills to cope with difficult experiences and emotions, have a better understanding of themselves, and tune into their natural resilience. Veronica tailors her approach based on the needs of the child, teen, or family – truly meeting them where they’re at. Starting therapy can be difficult and vulnerable for anyone, and with the right therapist and approach, positive change is possible. Reach out to Veronica today and together you can work on finding ways to promote your child, teen, or family’s overall well-being. Outside of work, Veronica enjoys painting, baking, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: All Ages
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Career & work issues
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Panic attacks
- Stress management
- ADHD
- Aging
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Caregiving
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Empty nesters
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- Focus, concentration & memory
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Immigration/cultural status
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- PMS & PMDD
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- Retirement
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- America's Choice Provider Network
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Curative
- Duly Health and Care (DuPage)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Northwestern (NMPN)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Pathways (Amita Health)
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
- Wellpoint (Unicare/Healthlink)
- Zelis (HFN Network Solutions)
Languages
- English
Education
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Northeastern Illinois University
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Veronica Pena. You can also call 847-440-5760 to have someone assist you.
Veronica Pena generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 847-440-5760 to find out Veronica Pena'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 Veronica Pena:
- Aetna
- America's Choice Provider Network
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Curative
- Duly Health and Care (DuPage)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Northwestern (NMPN)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Pathways (Amita Health)
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
- Wellpoint (Unicare/Healthlink)
- Zelis (HFN Network Solutions)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 847-440-5760 to see how we can help.
Veronica Pena is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Veronica Pena works at the following locations:
Yes, Veronica Pena does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Veronica Pena is currently offering in-office visits at the following locations: