Therapist in Geneva, Illinois,
Veris Hawkins-Smith, LPC
Provider Type: Therapist
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 11-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Veris Hawkins-Smith, LPC
Veris Hawkins-Smith is a Psychotherapist who has been practicing since 2019. She graduated from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL with a MSEd in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Veris believes in a Behavioral Approach that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy. Veris believes life is a journey full of obstacles that impact one’s well-being, however any challenge can be overcome with the correct tools. She treats each client relationship as unique and constantly evolving. Veris supports adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse and more. She is an expert at helping clients identify and understand unhealthy behaviors and create a plan for change.
In her spare time, Veris enjoys cooking, baking, gardening, music, and journaling.
Expertise
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Childhood Behavior Issues
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- PTSD/Trauma
- Reproductive Challenges
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna Meritain
- Aetna Signature
- Aetna State of IL plan
- Aetna/Aetna HMO/Aetna Student Health
- AMITA Pathways BCBS HMO
- BCBS AcademicBlue Student Health Plan
- BCBSPPO/BlueChoiceOpt/ProfBlue/BlueChoicePreferred
- Cigna Evernoth/Greatwest Health/Cigna Connect
- Consociate Health
- Duly (DuPage Medical Group) BCBS HMO
- Health Alliance Commercial/ StateIL
- HealthLink/Unicare/Concerta/Wellpoint
- HFN/ZELIS/Stratose/Plan Care/CoalitionAmerica
- HUMANA / Choice Care
- Live360/MedAssocHealth/PrefHealthChoices
- MultiPlan-PHCS
- Optum (United/UBH/Oxford/UHC)
- Optum All Savers
- Optum Golden Rule
- Optum Oxford Health
- Optum UHC Student Insurance
- Optum VA CNN
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Family Therapy
- Gender-Affirmative Medical Readiness Evaluations
- Mindfulness
Populations
- Men
- Women
Languages
- English
Locations
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888-428-7890
877-428-7891
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Veris Hawkins-Smith. You can also call 888-428-7890 to have someone assist you.
Veris Hawkins-Smith generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 888-428-7890 to find out Veris Hawkins-Smith'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 Veris Hawkins-Smith:
- Aetna Meritain
- Aetna Signature
- Aetna State of IL plan
- Aetna/Aetna HMO/Aetna Student Health
- AMITA Pathways BCBS HMO
- BCBS AcademicBlue Student Health Plan
- BCBSPPO/BlueChoiceOpt/ProfBlue/BlueChoicePreferred
- Cigna Evernoth/Greatwest Health/Cigna Connect
- Consociate Health
- Duly (DuPage Medical Group) BCBS HMO
- Health Alliance Commercial/ StateIL
- HealthLink/Unicare/Concerta/Wellpoint
- HFN/ZELIS/Stratose/Plan Care/CoalitionAmerica
- HUMANA / Choice Care
- Live360/MedAssocHealth/PrefHealthChoices
- MultiPlan-PHCS
- Optum (United/UBH/Oxford/UHC)
- Optum All Savers
- Optum Golden Rule
- Optum Oxford Health
- Optum UHC Student Insurance
- Optum VA CNN
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 888-428-7890 to see how we can help.
Veris Hawkins-Smith is a therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Veris Hawkins-Smith works at:
Yes, Veris Hawkins-Smith does offer both Telehealth and In-office visits.
Yes, Veris Hawkins-Smith is currently offering In-office visits.
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