Refer a client to Ashé
For physicians, clinicians, schools, EAPs and community organizations. Share a few details and our intake team will reach out to your client directly, then keep you in the loop when they've given permission.
Intake outreach within 1–2 business days · In person & virtual
- 01Send a Referral→
A short secure form. You'll get a confirmation email right away.
- 02How it Works→
What happens after you refer, and what we'll share with you.
- 03What we Offer→
Individual, teen and couples therapy, plus our $25 Community Clinic.
- 04Insurance & Fees→
Commercial plans, Illinois Medicaid and sliding-scale options.
A warm handoff, from your door to ours
We know a referral is an act of trust. Our intake team responds quickly, matches your client with a clinician who fits their needs, and closes the loop with you so no one falls through the cracks.
- 01
Send the Referral
Complete the referral form with your client's contact information and a few notes on what they're looking for. Please make sure they know to expect our call.
- 02
We reach Out
Our intake team contacts your client, usually within 1–2 business days, verifies their insurance, and matches them with a therapist who has openings.
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Stay in the Loop
You'll get a confirmation as soon as we receive the referral. If your client authorizes it, we'll also email you when they're scheduled, or if we're unable to connect.
What we Offer
A group practice rooted in presence, culture and care. Our 30+ clinicians offer culturally responsive therapy for adults, teens and couples, in person in Chicago or virtually across Illinois and Texas.
Individual Therapy
Support for anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, life transitions, racial stress and more.
Learn more →Teen Therapy
Care for teens navigating school, identity, family and the pressures of growing up.
Learn more →Couples Therapy
Help with communication, conflict, trust and the transitions relationships go through.
Learn more →Community Clinic
Affordable therapy with supervised graduate clinicians, for clients who are uninsured or on Medicaid.
Learn more →Care that fits their plan
We're in network with major commercial insurers and Illinois Medicaid, and we verify your client's benefits before their first session so they know what to expect.
Uninsured or out of network? Our Community Clinic offers sessions on a $25 sliding scale, and private-pay rates are available.
See fees & insurance- Aetna & Aetna Better HealthIn network
- BCBS IL & TX PPOIn network
- Blue Cross CommunityIn network
- Cigna & EvernorthIn network
- MeridianIn network
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare & UMRIn network
- Illinois MedicaidAccepted
- Community Clinic$25 sliding scale
Before you refer
- 01
Your client's Consent
Please let your client know about the referral and that Ashé will be reaching out. We'll only share updates with you if they've given permission.
- 02
Not a Crisis Service
Ashé provides outpatient therapy. If someone is in immediate danger, please call or text 988 or dial 911.
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Questions about Fit
Not sure we're the right fit for a client? Call our intake team at 1-866-434-1735 or email intake@ashecc.com. We're happy to talk it through.
Referral FAQ
01How do I refer a client to Ashé Counseling & Coaching?
Complete the secure referral form at referform.ashecc.com with your contact details, your client's name and phone number, and a short note about what they're looking for. You'll receive a confirmation email right away. You can also call our intake team at 1-866-434-1735.
02How quickly will Ashé contact my client?
Our intake team usually reaches out to referred clients within 1–2 business days to verify insurance and match them with a therapist who has openings.
03Will Ashé update me on my referral?
Yes, if your client gives permission. You'll always get a confirmation that we received the referral. With your client's authorization, we'll also email you when they're scheduled or if we're unable to connect with them.
04What insurance does Ashé accept?
Ashé is in network with Aetna, Aetna Better Health, BCBS IL and TX PPO, Blue Cross Community, Cigna, Evernorth, Meridian, Optum, UnitedHealthcare and UMR, and accepts Illinois Medicaid. Ashé does not accept Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois HMO plans. Uninsured clients can be seen through the Community Clinic on a $25 sliding scale.
05Who does Ashé provide therapy for?
Ashé offers culturally responsive individual therapy for adults, teen therapy for ages 12–17, and couples therapy, in person at offices in River North and Logan Square in Chicago, and virtually across Illinois and Texas.
06Is Ashé a crisis service?
No. Ashé provides outpatient therapy. If someone is in immediate danger, call or text 988 or dial 911.
Ready to refer?
It takes a few minutes. Our team takes it from there, and you'll hear from us as soon as it arrives.
Intake line: 1-866-434-1735