How often are sessions scheduled?

We offer flexible appointment times so that your sessions will work with your schedule. Typically, weekly sessions are most helpful to gain momentum, at least initially. Crisis appointments are also available on a limited basis.

Is what I talk about confidential?

Yes—what you say in our office stays in our office, within the limits of the law. Clients are protected by privacy regulations set forth by HIPAA. Notice of Privacy Practices

How long does therapy take?

Therapy sessions are about 53-55 minutes long. How long you stay in therapy, whether weeks, months, or years, is entirely your choice and varies based on your needs. Your therapist will work with you to determine the best course of treatment.

What are the typical issues that you treat with therapy?

A wide variety of concerns could lead someone to seek support from psychotherapy. The most common challenges are struggles with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, marital problems, job dissatisfaction, grief and loss, family problems, or difficulties with stress management.

What’s your cancellation policy?

If you need to miss an appointment, we require at least 24 hours of notice of cancellation. If for any reason you do not provide 24 hours’ notice, you will be charged a $135 fee for your appointment. Payment is due at the time of your session.

Where are you located and does the office have ADA accessibility?

Our office is located at 25 East Washington Street, Suite 1835 in the downtown Chicago loop. The building, bathrooms and all offices in our suite are accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.

What are the parking and public transit options available nearby?

Parking: To find the cheapest parking, we recommend using the spot hero app, there is valet parking at the Macy’s next door, parking under Millennium/Grant Park, and other garage options in the area. Public Transportation: The office is located very close to several train stops right in the heart of the Chicago loop. The Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, and Purple Line is at the Washington/Wabash stop right outside the building. Additionally, the Washington Blue line and Lake Red line are just a few short blocks away.

Do you take insurance?

LifePath Therapy Associates is an “in-network” insurance provider for Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO, BCBS Blue Choice plans, Blue Edge, BCBS Anthem, United Healthcare/Optum, Medicare, and Aetna Medicare Advantage. We are also in network with two BCBS HMO groups: Northwestern Physician Partners (BCBS HMO Site Numbers 475 and 489) and Advocate (BCBS HMO Site Numbers 099, 124, 294, 302, 331, 357, 398, 464, 474, and 600). If you have a BCBS HMO insurance plan your HMO Site number is listed on the front of your insurance card. Please note that we are only in network for the site numbers listed above. We are also an “out of network” provider for Cigna and confirm benefits and submit claims on your behalf directly to these insurance companies. While our team accepts all of the insurances listed above, not every clinician is paneled with every insurance listed. Please see our clinicians’ profiles to see which insurances they each accept. You are responsible for any co-pays, co-insurance, or deductibles as outlined in your plan. If you are utilizing insurance for therapy, please note that we are required to submit a diagnosis to your insurance company for services to be covered

What insurance plans do you not accept?

LifePath does not accept the following insurance plans: Medicaid plans BCBS Community Meridian Cigna

Do you accept any forms of Medicaid?

No, we do not accept any forms of Medicaid or Meridian, which includes BCBS Community. We are also unable to accept self pay for individuals with any form of Medicaid.

How do I verify my insurance benefits?

LifePath’s billing team is available to support you with understanding your insurance benefits. While LifePath will verify coverage at the beginning of services, we encourage you to call your insurance’s customer service line and ask for Outpatient Mental/Behavioral Health. Ask the following questions: What is the benefit eligibility for in-network and out-of-network providers? What is the co-payment or co-insurance amount? Is there an annual deductible for my plan? With a deductible, although your insurance may cover a percentage of the costs, you may have to pay a certain amount out-of-pocket until you meet your annual deductible so clarify the current balance. What is the percentage paid after the deductible is met? Is pre-certification or authorization required? If so, the LifePath Billing Department can discuss this with you more in detail.

What if you don’t accept my insurance or I choose not to utilize my mental health benefits?

You can elect for a self-pay, out of pocket fee, if you choose not to use your insurance benefits or if LifePath Therapy Associates is not an in-network provider. Payment by the patient is expected at the time of service. Self pay clients have the right to a Good Faith Estimate .

Can I still use my Insurance if LifePath is Out of Network?

If LifePath is “out of network” with your insurance provider, we are still able to determine an estimate of your out of network costs prior to the first session. For Cigna, we are able to submit “out of network” claims on your behalf. For other insurance providers, we can provide superbills to facilitate partial reimbursement directly from your health insurance company back to you, in accordance with your policy.

What payments are accepted?

You can pay by cash, personal check, or credit card. All clients are required to have a credit card on file, but we do not bill for co-pays or deductibles until we submit and receive the claim back from your insurance. You are also able to utilize a Health Speaking Account or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) debit card for payment.

Peter Agostino

LCPC, MA
Psychotherapist

Peter has always been curious about what is going on with people beyond the surface. This curiosity grew into a passion for Peter, embracing empathy and a deep interest in human psychology and asking the age-old question “why am I the way I am”? Partly driven by a desire to understand himself and partly driven by wanting to understand others, Peter began his journey as a psychotherapist

His approach to the therapeutic process is rooted in this curiosity, a genuine desire to get to know his clients as whole and complete people, and the core belief that people are the owners of their own stories and the authors of their futures. When a client comes to therapy, it is just as important to understand what makes them happy as it is to understand what their concerns are. The whole person matters.

Peter is known for creating a calm and caring environment that helps ease clients into the therapeutic process. If someone has never been to therapy before, that’s okay! It can be scary but starting that journey more than half the battle

Peter began his career working with students in the Woodlawn neighborhood in Chicago and has worked extensively with clients from diverse backgrounds. He believe that cultural humility and awareness are two of the most important qualities for a therapist to have. Peter has also spent a portion of his career working in Training and Development, leading workshops on topics such as: DSM Diagnosis, LGBTQ 101, Masculinity, Conflict Resolution, Self Care and Emotional Intelligence. Peter often pulls from his experience to bring in competents of his training background into his therapeutic practice.

Peter wants you to come as you are and work in partnership as we unravel your story and give you the tools you need to own and drive your story into the future.

Key beliefs:

We cannot always change our past, but we can change our past and affect our future.
Everyone is capable of change and defining happiness for themselves.
Each person has value just because they exist.
Everyone has a different path to happiness, and it is okay if your path looks different than someone elses.

More about me:

Peter enjoys all things nerdy including comic books, movies, TV, manga and video games. In his free time you can find Peter on a long walk in nature, checking out a new food he just heard of, or going to concerts of any number of his favorite bands.

insurances accepted

Aetna PPO
Aetna Medicare Advantage
BCBS PPO
BCBS Choice PPO
BCBS HMO Northwestern Medicine and Advocate Sites Only
Medicare
United Healthcare/Optum

Specialties:

ADHD
LGBTQ+ and Gender Dynamics
Trauma-Related Concerns
Existential Concerns
Depression
Anxiety
Gender Based Violence
Parenting
Relationships

Practice approaches:

Narrative Therapy
Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Person Centered Therapy
Post Modern Therapies

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LCPC, MA
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LCPC, MAPsychotherapist

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Therapy

Stages of Life

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LCPC, MA
Psychotherapist

LifePath Therapy
Associates