Frequently Asked Questions

We are not medical doctors and therefore cannot prescribe medications. However, we can help you navigate this process and refer you to someone in our trusted network of referrals.

If you are motivated to make changes in your life, achieve personal growth, or develop deeper insight, then seeing a therapist can be very beneficial. You do not need to be experiencing a “mental illness” or “psychological problems” to see a therapist.

Skip Borghi does not offer online video sessions at this time.

Please note: Your insurance plan may not cover online video sessions. Please check your insurance benefits to see if your plan covers online therapy.

We are not able to provide therapy services to individuals outside of Illinois.

Yes, what you share in therapy is confidential thanks to HIPAA. However, there are a few exceptions:

1. Immediate threat of harm to self or other
2. Suspicion of child or dependent elder abuse
3. In the case of a court subpoena

We will discuss all of this in detail during your first session.

To schedule an appointment, you can:

1. Schedule online
2. Call us
3. Send us an e-mail

You can reschedule or cancel your appointment by contacting us by phone or email with 24 hours advance notice.

You may be charged a cancellation fee if you do not provide at least 24 hours notice.

Sessions are between 45–60 minutes.

If you are new, we usually recommend coming in on a weekly basis until we have established a solid plan.

We accept most major insurance plans, including the following:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Beacon Health Options (Formerly Value Options)
• Cigna
• Aetna
• MultiPlan
• Medicare
• Magellan
• Health Alliance Group

We can check your insurance benefits for you and find out.

If you would like us to verify your benefits for you:

Fill our Secure Contact Form with a copy/picture of the front and back of your insurance card and driver’s license.

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Yes, we bill your insurance company directly.

We accept cash, check, and most major credit cards.