Therapist in Plainfield, Illinois Blake Mathews, Therapist
License: LCSW
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 11-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Blake Mathews, LCSW
Blake earned an undergraduate degree from University of Illinois and an MSW from Loyola University Chicago. He has extensive experience working with individuals with autism and other intellectual disabilities, and is also skilled at treating the LGBTQ population and all teens and adults struggling with depression, trauma, family conflicts, and more.
In therapy, Blake utilizes a variety of techniques including CBT, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, art therapy, behavior modification and positive psychology. He encourages clients to consider both short and long-term goals and supports the therapeutic process with open communication, collaboration, and sensitivity.
Expertise
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- America's Choice Provider Network
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Duly Health and Care (DuPage)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Family Service Center
- Health Alliance
- Magellan
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Pathways (Amita Health)
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- Wellpoint (Unicare/Healthlink)
- Zelis (HFN Network Solutions)
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Family Therapy
- Mindfulness
Populations
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Developmental Disabilities
- First Responders
- LGBTQIA+
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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Loyola University Chicago
Graduate School | 2007
Chicago, IL, United States
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University of Illinois
Undergraduate | 2004
Champaign-Urbana, IL, United States
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Blake Mathews. You can also call 630-955-7808 to have someone assist you.
Blake Mathews generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 630-955-7808 to find out Blake Mathews'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 Blake Mathews:
- Aetna
- America's Choice Provider Network
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Duly Health and Care (DuPage)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Family Service Center
- Health Alliance
- Magellan
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Pathways (Amita Health)
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- Wellpoint (Unicare/Healthlink)
- Zelis (HFN Network Solutions)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 630-955-7808 to see how we can help.
Blake Mathews is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Yes, Blake Mathews does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Blake Mathews is currently offering in-office visits.