Virtual Therapy in Batavia, IL
Why Choose Us as Your Virtual Therapist in Batavia, IL
Emerald Cove Counseling is a fully virtual practice designed to bring compassionate care directly to your screen. We proudly serve clients statewide, with a deep connection to the Chicagoland area and focus in the surrounding cities of Champaign, Rockford, and Aurora. No matter where you are in Illinois, healing is within reach.
Our virtual model makes therapy more accessible to those in rural areas, individuals with disabilities, or anyone facing transportation or mobility barriers. Our digital doors are open to anyone seeking a safe harbor for personal growth.
With Emerald Cove, You’ll Experience:
- Accessible care
- Professionals with degrees, licenses, and certifications
- Compassionate and personalized therapy
What To Look For In a New Therapist
When finding a new therapist it can be hard to know what to look out for. Here are the most important things to pay attention to:
- Degrees- A qualified therapist needs to hold a Masters Degree or higher, or be working toward those degrees under professional supervision.
- Licenses- Whether you are having an in-person or virtual session, your therapist must be licensed in the state that you currently reside in.
- Certifications- Many therapists will be certified in specialized areas, such as couples recovery, or they may be certified in different treatment modalities.
Making sure your therapist has the right education to treat you can make the biggest difference in whether or not counseling works for you. At Emerald Cove Counseling, all of our therapists hold degrees and certifications to help best treat you.
Meet Your Future Counselors
Joshua Wigget, LPC
Josh is a virtual counselor specializing in supporting immigrants and nomadic individuals, helping clients develop tools for those struggling with anxiety and depression. Being LGBTQ+ allied, Josh provides a safe space for folks wanting to improve their emotional intimacy.
Katie Sampalis, LCSW
Katie is a virtual counselor and specializes in supporting clients with stress, anxiety, adoption, relationship issues, family conflict, and trauma. She helps clients uncover patterns, build emotional awareness, and make meaningful changes in their lives.
Zoilita Herrera, LCPC
As a bilingual virtual counselor supporting adults with anxiety, depression, anger, and stress, Zolita helps clients build coping skills and improve emotional regulation. Fluent in Spanish, she offers culturally responsive care grounded in personal and professional experience.
Jill Early-Gillies, LCSW
As the founder and CEO of Emerald Cove Counseling, Jill is experienced in mental health disorders, recovery counseling services, relationship issues, and blended families. She envisioned a practice that helps clients move past coping, by opening the door to a life lived fully and authentically.
Amanda Heldmann, MSW
Amanda has over 10 years of experience providing mental health services to adolescents and adults. With experience in inpatient psychiatric settings, she uses evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help clients feel empowered to navigate life’s challenges.
Karelyn Abbott, AMFT
Karelyn provides therapy for individuals, couples, and families specializing in relationship challenges, life transitions, and personal growth. Focusing on strengthening emotional connection and building healthier patterns, she supports clients in creating lasting change.
Yes, You Can Afford Treatment!
Emerald Cove Counseling accepts most major insurance plans, including both Medicare and Medicaid, while providing opportunities to qualify for sliding scale and pro bono services.
Contact us today to book an appointment, or learn more about how we can help you get started on your mental health journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
With any of our licensed therapists and counselors you will develop coping skills, uncover emotional patterns, and more, to build lasting change. With a non-judgmental space to talk with a licensed professional, you can expect compassionate care tailored to your experiences.
We offer a variety of mental health services, from general anxiety disorders to LGBTQ+ affirming therapy. If you’re struggling, Emerald Cove Counseling can help you start your journey with compassionate, non-judgmental counseling, right from the comfort of your own home.
No! While the majority of our counselors are only licensed in the state of the Illinois, Jill Early-Gillies is licensed to serve clients in the state of New York.
We provide options for those paying out of pocket with self-pay rates ranging between $120 to $250 a session, depending on the type of session and therapist experience. Want to book an appointment? Ask about our fair sliding scale fees and pro bono sessions!
In order to join a Telehealth virtual therapy session you will need a device with internet connection, at least 10mbps (or high-speed internet for optimal results).
Best with one of the following:
∙Desktop computer
∙Laptop computer
∙Tablet device
∙Smartphone (note: to use a smartphone, you must download the Telehealth by SimplePractice App, available in the app store.