Michael Keigher LCSW

(he/him)

Accepting Clients

Hi, I’m Michael, an LCSW helping out because change is hard. If you relate—welcome. Reminder: You're not broken, You’re just in transition.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois

Services

  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I work with clients who are navigating the messiness of change: new identities, new relationships, new environments—and all the anxiety, confusion, and overthinking that comes with it. My goal? To help you feel less lost, more grounded, and a little more “you” every session.

My Background and Approach

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years supporting individuals with change. First in schools, now in private practice. I blend real-world experience with a supportive, down-to-earth approach to help you feel more grounded and capable. We will engage in processing, reflection, and solution focused approaches to help you build awareness and find strategies to make things better.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe everyone has the capacity to grow—sometimes we just need the right relationship, the right reflection, and a safe space to be fully ourselves. I’m a queer, left-leaning therapist who values open-mindedness, honest conversation, and meeting people where they are—even when our views don’t match. I’ve worked with folks from all walks of life and believe that connection, curiosity, and a bit of humor go a long way. Outside the therapy room, you’ll find me walking my dog Penny, singing show tunes, or decompressing with TikTok after a full day of feelings.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Humanistic Therapy Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Other Techniques

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Contemplative Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Relational Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties

ADHD Therapists Anxiety Depression

Other Issues

  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Child Issues
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Teen Issues

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LCSW, State of Illinois · #149028548
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists · currently accepting supervisees
Years in practice
1 year

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Optum
  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
  • Allied Benefit Systems
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Healthscope/PEBP
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Trustmark
  • Trustmark Small Business Benefits
  • Christian Brothers Services
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • Aetna PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL)
  • Aetna Student Health

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 1 year of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $120 - 150/session

Reach out to Michael