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Rachel Kornacker

PsyD

Director of Clinical Services

Schedule at Libertyville, ILSchedule at Bannockburn, ILSchedule at Gurnee – Nations Drive, IL
About Rachel Kornacker

Dr. Kornacker is a dedicated and compassionate therapist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She specializes in working with individuals, couples, and families, helping them navigate life’s challenges with a warm, direct, and humorous approach. Dr. Kornacker tailors therapy to each client’s unique needs, ensuring they feel supported in their journey toward healing and personal growth.

With expertise in cognitive-behavioral and systemic approaches, Dr. Kornacker works with children, adolescents, and adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She is passionate about creating a safe space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment.

Beyond therapy, Dr. Kornacker serves as our Director of Clinical Services and leads the psychological and neuropsychological evaluation program at Ellie Mental Health. Her testing services provide comprehensive assessments to help differentiate diagnoses such as mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities, trauma, personality disorders, and more. She believes that a deeper understanding of one’s mental health can empower individuals to make meaningful progress in their lives.

Outside of work, Dr. Kornacker enjoys spending time with loved ones, continuing her education, and bringing humor into everyday moments.

Specialties:

Anxiety & Depression
Trauma & PTSD
Relationship & Family Challenges
Life Transitions
ADHD & Learning Disabilities
Psychological & Neuropsychological Evaluations

Rachel can be found at the following locations:

Visit Reasons:


Aging Behavior Issues Blended Families Emotional Disturbance Family Conflict Grief and Loss Infidelity LGBTQ+ Competency Life Coaching Parenting/Co-Parenting Peer Relationships Self-Esteem Self-Harm Trauma Executive Functioning Skills Training Communication Restoration Men’s Issues Separation/Divorce ADD/ADHD Adjustment Disorder (Life Changes) Anxiety Autism Spectrum Disorder Bipolar Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder Depression Mood Disorder Neurodevelopmental Disorder Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Panic Disorders Personality Disorder Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Anger Management (Anger) Stress Management Polyamory/Non-Monogamous Relationships Relationship/Marital Issues Women’s Issues Survivors of Sexual Assault Sex Therapy

Insurance Accepted:

  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna: Medicaid
  • Aetna: PPO/POS
  • Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield: Medicaid
  • Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield: Medicare
  • Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield: PPO
  • BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield: Medicaid
  • BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield: Medicare
  • BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield: PPO
  • Cigna/Evernorth
  • Cigna/Evernorth: Medicare
  • EBMS
  • GEHA/Government Employees Health Association
  • HAP: Health Alliance Plan
  • Health Alliance Medical Plan
  • Imagine Health
  • Luminare Health
  • Magellan
  • Medicare
  • Meritain
  • PHCS/MultiPlan/Claritev
  • PHCS/MultiPlan/Claritev: Medicare
  • Optum
  • Optum: Medicare
  • Partners Direct Health
  • Self Pay
  • State Farm Medicare Supplement
  • Surest/UHC
  • TRICARE West Region
  • TRICARE West Region (Need Referral from PCP)
  • TriWest Healthcare Alliance
  • TriWest Healthcare Alliance: Medicare
  • UHC/UnitedHealthcare
  • UHC/UnitedHealthcare: Medicare
  • UMR
  • United Behavioral Health
  • Tricare Prime

Therapy Types:

  • Family Therapy
  • Individual Therapy
  • Couples/Marriage Therapy

Therapeutic Approaches:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Solution-Focused/Brief Therapy