Selecting a Blue Cross-Blue Shield Provider
City Colleges of Chicago employee Blue Cross/Blue Shield benefits provide coverage for mental health services.
Selecting a therapist is a very important and personal decision. The experience level, expertise, fee, and location are among numerous factors that may be part of your decision. The American Psychological Association website provides helpful guidance in selecting a provider.
Blue Cross/Blue Shield provides a listing of in-network providers. Also, many will find the Psychology Today website helpful. It can sort providers by area of speciality, location, and insurance network.
Once you’ve selected several providers to choose from, it can be helpful to interview the therapist by phone or set up an initial meeting to get a sense of whether you and the provider would be a good "fit." Your "gut instinct" is important in telling you whom to choose, as is information you can find online about the provider.
If you would like assistance in identifying a BCBS mental health provider, please feel free to contact any Wellness Center for assistance.
