Barbara Bechtel, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Barbara is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Barbara is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Illinois
More about Barbara
- 23 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
Navigating life’s challenges can be difficult, and it’s common to feel stuck at times. I take a solution-focused and systemic approach to counseling, collaborating with my clients to set meaningful and achievable goals that foster progress throughout their journey. I work with individuals aged 18 and older, with a special focus on those facing relationship issues, family-of-origin trauma, life and career transitions, depression, anxiety, and grief. As a working-Mother myself, I have particularly empathized with many high-functioning women who struggle with issues of "Mom-guilt," overthinking, caregiving, and perfectionism.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Centivo
- Cigna
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Licenses
Barbara Bechtel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649517582.
- LMFT · Illinois · 166000598 · Renews February 2027
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Barbara Bechtel offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Barbara Bechtel works with clients by video conferencing.
What language(s) does Barbara Bechtel speak?
Barbara Bechtel speaks English.
How many years of experience does Barbara Bechtel have?
Barbara Bechtel has 23 years of experience.
Where is Barbara Bechtel licensed to practice?
Barbara Bechtel is licensed to practice in Illinois.
Does Barbara Bechtel accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Barbara Bechtel accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Barbara Bechtel accept insurance?
Yes, Barbara Bechtel accepts Centivo and Cigna.
Does Barbara Bechtel accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Barbara Bechtel does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Barbara Bechtel offer?
Barbara Bechtel offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How do I get started with Barbara Bechtel?
Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to Octave's website to start your therapy journey.