Finding OT in Illinois: Why Virtual Therapy Expands Your Options

If you've tried to find an occupational therapist in Illinois recently, you know the challenge: waitlists that stretch six months or more, providers who don't take insurance, or specialists who are geographically too far to be practical.

Virtual occupational therapy is changing this landscape.

Who can access virtual OT in Illinois?

Any Illinois resident can access virtual OT services from licensed Illinois occupational therapists — including those practicing in Chicago, the suburbs, and rural communities where in-person OT is scarce or nonexistent.

At Ocean Tide Therapy, we are licensed in Illinois and serve clients across the state — from Chicago and the Chicagoland suburbs to downstate communities.

What conditions are well-suited to telehealth OT in Illinois?

• ADHD — executive function coaching, organization systems, school advocacy
• Autism — daily living skills, self-advocacy, transition planning
• Sensory processing differences — parent coaching, sensory diet development
• Anxiety — regulation strategies, interoception-based approaches
• School-related challenges — IEP consultation, classroom accommodation advocacy

Insurance in Illinois

Ocean Tide Therapy is actively expanding our insurance network in Illinois. We will soon be accepting BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) in Illinois. We currently accept Aetna in Florida and offer private pay rates with superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.

Getting started

The first step is a free 30-minute phone or video consultation. We'll learn about your goals, answer your questions, and let you know whether we're a good fit. No commitment, no pressure.

Illinois residents: we'd love to work with you. Book your free consultation here.