Therapist in Gurnee, Illinois Harry Speer, Therapist
Gender Identity: Male (He/Him)
Ages Served: 27-64
Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Harry Speer, MA, LPC, NCC
Specializes In:
Harry Speer is a compassionate and dedicated Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has been practicing in Illinois since 2018. With a deep commitment to supporting individuals and couples through life’s challenges, Harry works with clients to help them navigate emotional struggles, complex relationships, and difficult circumstances. Harry earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and his Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, where he developed a strong foundation in both the theoretical and practical aspects of mental health care. Throughout his career, he has honed his expertise in various counseling techniques, integrating proven psychological principles with therapeutic approaches that foster growth and healing. In his practice, Harry focuses on building a trusting and supportive relationship with each client, ensuring they feel safe and understood. He recognizes the importance of creating a therapeutic space where clients can explore their emotions and develop more effective coping strategies. His therapeutic approach is client-centered and solution-focused, with the goal of empowering clients to respond to their emotions and relationships in a healthier, more balanced way. Harry specializes in working with individual adults and couples, with particular interest in addressing relationship challenges and emotional regulation difficulties. He believes that by improving emotional awareness and communication skills, clients can cultivate stronger, more fulfilling relationships and achieve greater emotional resilience. Outside of his professional life, Harry is passionate about personal growth and lifelong learning. He enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, exploring new travel destinations, and experimenting with different cuisines as an avid home cook. With a deep commitment to both his clients and his own well-being, Harry strives to bring balance, empathy, and understanding to every aspect of his life.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Couples Therapy: Ages 27-64
- Individual Therapy: Ages 27-64
Areas of Focus
Couples Therapy
Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.
- Career & work issues
- Social skills & communication
- ADHD
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Caregiving
- Depression/feeling down
- Empty nesters
- Gambling
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Other addictive behaviors
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Premarital counseling
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Video game/internet
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Empty nesters
- General relationship issues
- Marital stress or divorce
- Parenthood
- Premarital counseling
- ADHD
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career & work issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Emotional abuse
- Gambling
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- Men's health/issues
- Other addictive behaviors
- Panic attacks
- Parenting
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Video game/internet
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
- 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 call us at 847-232-4057 to schedule an appointment with Harry Speer.
Harry Speer generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 847-232-4057 to find out Harry Speer'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 Harry Speer:
- 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
- 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 847-232-4057 to see how we can help.
Harry Speer is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Harry Speer works at:
Yes, Harry Speer does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Harry Speer is not currently offering in-office visits. They are offering online telehealth appointments.