Dr. Anita Bazile-Sawyer, Psychologist
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Talkspace
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At a glance
Anita is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Talkspace.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Anita is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Illinois and Missouri
More about Anita
- 25 years' experience
- Female
- Psychologist
As a licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Bazile-Sawyer has over 20 years of experience working with adults desiring assistance with life’s challenges. She earned her bachelors degree from SIU-C and master’s degree from St. Louis University before completing her internship at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center Consortium. After earning her PhD from St. Louis University, she completed a fellowship at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Dr. Bazile-Sawyer is very personable, easy to talk to, and relates effortlessly.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Alignment Health Plan
- Allegiance
- Afterwood Advantage
- Anthem Blue Cross California
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Indiana
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Kentucky
- Empire BlueCross BlueShield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia
- Asuris
- AvMed
- Florida Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Blue Cross of Idaho
- BridgeSpan
- Anthem
- Cigna
- ConnectiCare
- District 9
- EmblemHealth
- First Choice Health
- Health First
- Health Management Administrators
- HealthSelect of Texas
- Horizon NJ
- Intercultural Physicians Network
- Kelsey Care
- LifeWise
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Medica
- Medicare
- Meritain
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska
- Premera Blue Cross of Washington
- Providence Health Plan
- Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Rocky Mountain Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare
- Sutter Health Plan
- Tricare
- Tyson Health Plan
- UMR
- Ventura County Health Care Plan
- Western Health Advantage
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Relational
- Trauma focused
Licenses
Dr. Anita Bazile-Sawyer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801959713.
- Psychologist · Illinois
- Psychologist · Missouri
About online healthcare
- Affordable.
- Pay a simple copay with insurance (often $30 or less). No insurance? Self-pay plans start around $69 per week with predictable pricing.
- Convenient.
- Get support on your terms. Message your therapist anytime and schedule live video, audio, or chat sessions when you need real-time care.
- Available now.
- No waitlists. No phone calls. Complete a quick online assessment and start connecting with a licensed therapist fast.
Talkspace makes professional mental health care easy to access and easy to fit into your life. Whether you prefer ongoing messaging support or live therapy sessions, Talkspace connects you with licensed providers through a secure, easy-to-use platform. With flexible formats, insurance coverage, and proven effectiveness, Talkspace offers a modern alternative to traditional in-person therapy.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Anita Bazile-Sawyer offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. Anita Bazile-Sawyer works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Dr. Anita Bazile-Sawyer speak?
Dr. Anita Bazile-Sawyer speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. Anita Bazile-Sawyer have?
Dr. Anita Bazile-Sawyer has 25 years of experience.
Where is Dr. Anita Bazile-Sawyer licensed to practice?
Dr. Anita Bazile-Sawyer is licensed to practice in Illinois and Missouri.
Does Dr. Anita Bazile-Sawyer accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Dr. Anita Bazile-Sawyer accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Dr. Anita Bazile-Sawyer accept insurance?
Yes, Dr. Anita Bazile-Sawyer accepts Aetna, Alignment Health Plan, Allegiance, Afterwood Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross California, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Indiana, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Kentucky, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia, Asuris, AvMed, Florida Blue, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross of Idaho, BridgeSpan, Anthem, Cigna, ConnectiCare, District 9, EmblemHealth, First Choice Health, Health First, Health Management Administrators, HealthSelect of Texas, Horizon NJ, Intercultural Physicians Network, Kelsey Care, LifeWise, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Medica, Medicare, Meritain, Optum, Oscar Health, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Premera Blue Cross of Washington, Providence Health Plan, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, Rocky Mountain Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Sutter Health Plan, Tricare, Tyson Health Plan, UMR, Ventura County Health Care Plan, and Western Health Advantage.
Does Dr. Anita Bazile-Sawyer accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Dr. Anita Bazile-Sawyer accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Dr. Anita Bazile-Sawyer offer?
Dr. Anita Bazile-Sawyer offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Dr. Anita Bazile-Sawyer?
Dr. Anita Bazile-Sawyer can be engaged in any one of three ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, or (3) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Dr. Anita Bazile-Sawyer?
Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.