Understanding your insurance coverage and workplace benefits should not be overwhelming. Braden Counseling Center works with a wide range of insurance providers and Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) to ensure individuals and families have access to high-quality behavioral health services..
Employee Health Resource Program
Our Employee Health Resource Program utilizes an experienced multidisciplinary medical and behavioral health staff, local hospital resources, and other outpatient programs to provide area employers, employees, and their families with “one stop” access to:
- Behavioral health services
- Physical health resources
- Occupational health support
- Work/life balance services
- Additional outpatient healthcare programs
With six convenient locations, we are committed to delivering coordinated, accessible care to the communities we serve.

Counties We Serve
We work with individuals and employers in the following counties:
- DeKalb
- Kane
- Boone
- Winnebago
- Cook
- DuPage
- McHenry
- Whiteside
- Ogle
- Lee
Insurance Plans Accepted at Braden Counseling
We accept the following insurance plans:
- Aetna Healthcare PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Cigna PPO
- Health Alliance
- Humana
- HFN PPO
- Magellan
- MHNET
- Medicare
- Certain Medicaid Plans (Blue Cross Community Health, Meridian, and more)
- Multiplan
- Tri-care
- Value Options
Important Note:
Most of our experienced and qualified clinical staff are approved by these managed care companies.
If you are unsure about your benefits, call us at (800) 428-7260 or contact our office. We will verify your insurance benefits and schedule you with a therapist and location that meets your needs, typically within 1–3 days.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Affiliate Provider Listing
Braden Counseling Center maintains provider agreements with the following major Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs):
- Aetna Employee Assistance Program
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Employee Resource Systems
- Life Solutions EAP
- Lytle EAP
- Magellan
- Perspectives
- AllOne Health
- Military One Source
- Workplace Options
- Mutual of Omaha
- Anthem
- ComPsych
- Optum Behavioral Health
Our clinical staff are qualified to provide:
- Assessment
- Referral services
- Brief therapy
- Case management
These services are available to participating EAP providers, the companies they represent, and their employees.
How EAP Benefits Work
Most EAP providers require preauthorization before scheduling an appointment.
Many EAP plans offer 3 to 12 sessions at no out-of-pocket cost to the employee.
All services provided through an EAP are completely confidential, and no information is released without proper authorization.
If you are unsure how to access your EAP benefit:
- Contact your EAP representative
- Speak with your Human Resources department
- Or call us directly and we will coordinate the benefit for you
Call (800) 428-7260 or contact us today for assistance.
We’re Here to Help You Navigate Your Benefits
Insurance and EAP benefits can feel complicated, but accessing care should not be.
Our team will:
- Verify your insurance coverage
- Confirm EAP eligibility
- Obtain necessary preauthorizations
- Help schedule your appointment quickly
- Match you with the appropriate therapist and location
Taking the first step toward care should feel supported, not stressful.
Contact Braden Counseling Center today and let us help you get started.


