Find Clarity. Take Strides. Embrace Life.
Why take steps, when you can make strides?
Sometimes it feels like we are barely getting by each day, one step at a time. At Bright Stride Mental Health, we believe you deserve more than just getting through, but building lasting, meaningful change. Our goal is to walk beside you as you navigate life’s ups and downs, offering support, understanding, and tools to help you feel more grounded and hopeful. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, or just feeling stuck, we’ll help you find your footing and move forward with confidence and compassion.
Our Services
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Virtual therapy sessions from the comfort of home.
The first session is used to explore the reasons that bring you into therapy and the vision you have for your future self
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Exactly as it sounds, “walk and talk” therapy moves therapy from the traditional office setting into the outdoors.
Walk and talk therapy integrates the benefits of movement, nature, and fresh air into the therapy process.
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Starting Spring 2026, Bright Stride Mental Health will expand it’s services to include an in office setting in the South Suburbs of Chicago
Annie Zubek, LCSW
Anxiety
ADHD
Athlete Mental Health
Depression and Bipolar Disorders
Stress Management
Life Transitions
College / Working Age Challenges
Family and Relationship Challenges
Accepted Insurance Plans
Aetna
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
Cigna
United Healthcare (Optum)
Quest Behavioral Health
Oscar (Optum)
Carelon Behavioral Health
Ascension Smart Health
Self-Pay Options
$160 for Initial Session & $140 for Follow up appointments