I would high recommend Mary. She has helped me immensely get through some very tough challenges in…read moremy life. She is very thoughtful, caring and encouraging with all of her advice. She has helped me grow to be a much stronger person. She is easy to talk to about anything at all. I feel like she is there for me when I need her. I don't know how I would have survived the last few years without her.

From the owner: As a clincial social worker with over 18 years of experience, I am in private practice with offices…read morein Evanston and Northbrook. I specialize in working with children (preschool through middle school) and adult inidividuals. I strive to create a warm, inviting, and interactive space for my clients of all ages, providing guidance and practical solutions in a nonjudgmental manner. Adult clients who seek my services are often struggling with relationship issues and divorce, anxiety, depression, loss, and parenting challenges. Many of my younger clients are manifesting symptoms of anxiety (i.e., school phobia, separation anxiety, sleep difficulties, social anxiety) and/or disruption in their family functioning due to divorce, death, or illness. I seek to create a strong connection with the parent(s) of all the children I see to further the therapeutic bond. I value the uniqueness and strength of every client and feel fortunate to be a part of their lives.

It's a good place, help a person who needs mental and emotional help to get back on track.read more

Can't give zero stars, but would if I could. C2C had one great person, but she left. The next…read more"professional" the assigned showed up without having read any of the prior therapists notes, had no idea about my son's medication, had no understanding of the initial and long-term objectives with waning off one medication and putting on another, zero insight. Showed up completely unprepared, THEN made suggestions that countered the entire timeline of medication prior to school starting schedule. C2C then assigned a different therapist 2 weeks later, only that therapist never showed up! Walked around the offices knocking on doors, but no one--not even the receptionist--was in the office. C2C called and apologized, but the incompetence is everywhere. Avoid this company at all costs... Reading the other 1-star review from January, it's clear that C2C is trying to fill their roster with anyone who will take a job without ensuring professionalism, competence, or reliability. Thankfully, we jumped ship with this joke of a company. If your mental health for you or yours is important, this is not where you should be gambling that mental health. Get with a company that cares--not one that's engaging as a hobby. Truly stunned at the incompetence at this company.

Terrible! The problem is my kids like their therapists but we've been dropped from past therapists…read morethere for being unable to make some appointments and the management team is awful. My daughter started getting psychiatric care to manage her meds - after MONTHS of being on a wait list we finally got someone and have seen her 3 times only and she cut her hours and no longer has availability for us. After WEEKS of emailing back and forth and talking with a case worker and asking to speak to a manager I finally got the manager to call me only to tell me there is no one else we can transfer to to get medication management care. Months and weeks of this. And no email response either from the manager, Mary is her name. They can't keep track of anything either. I'm only staying because my kids do like their therapists and need to see therapy and we have state insurance and can't find much care elsewhere, but having being dropped and having to start over and over is infuriating. Don't waste your time at this place. They are not worth it. Also, they have a policy that says they can drop you if you don't give them 24 hour notice oof you need to cancel. It seems like only one of my kids therapists stated this and not the other, so it's inconsistent. If my kid is sick coming home from school and I need to cancel, they said they could drop us. What a joke! Don't waste your time here.

an hour agoNEW I…read morecan't say enough about how horrible this place is. 2 1/2 years in and I can honestly say they have not helped me. In fact I'm in worse shape then when I started with them. 4 therapists and 2 psychiatrists in that time. It's hard to make progress when I'm continuity starting over. I have had to start from the beginning every time. It's like a launching pad for therapists fresh out of school. They get a couple of years there and then move on to better jobs. To make matters worse, most of the administrative staff are so rude and not knowledgeable. From the receptionist through the Sr VP. All defending the problems, never taking responsibility. They have made several billing problems; from running my credit card,without my consent, when I had no appointment, to overcharging. It takes multiple phone calls and a lot of time to get these issues resolved. Not to mention how rude and combative these people are. Having to interact with them is a nightmare. With the exception of Frannie in billing and Carolina. Whom both go out of their way to be helpful and kind. Given the fact people go there at low points in their lives, you'd think they'd be a little compassionate and helpful. I was without a psychiatrist and capable therapists for over 6 months. I can honestly say I'm worse off from when I started with them. Sadly, my insurance isn't accepted there and behavioral health people are in high demand right now. They have a sliding scale. So m stuck for now. Please run, don't walk, to another practice

At first things went well, but then I had a bad side effect from one of my meds and needed to speak…read morewith Dr. Shaw. I left five messages and finally got one call back which I missed. I left two more messages and to this day I have still not heard back. There is also a very rude receptionist running his office, Mary, that doesn't give him messages. You can never get a hold of Dr. Shaw, everything goes through Mary. You have to depend on her to help you and she won't. Recently I tried to get a medication refilled and got no response so it wasn't refilled. Needless to say, I switched doctors ASAP. Please don't waste your time on a doctor that doesn't care about his patients. I wish I had been forewarned.

Dr Shaw has been my dr for about 7 years now and he is a great doctor, office staff is great…read morefriendly and it's nice and easy to get an appointment, the Dr is very attentive and most Drs in this field push tons of medication on you and he DOES NOT what so ever so I would highly suggest anyone looking for a psychiatrist to give him a call.

I want Yelpers to know from my personal experience that the Cook County North Suburban chapter of…read morevolunteers has earned their support. I also want to recommend their programs to anyone dealing with depression, bipolar disorder, or other challenges, either in themselves or a loved one. NAMI is a nonprofit organization that helps individuals overcome mental illness and supports their families. These local volunteers arrange for an excellent, free, public education program, presented by a professional in the field, every other second Monday at 7 PM. at Kenton-Knox Conference Center, 9701 N. Knox in Skokie. They also teach Family-to-Family, a 12-week curriculum developed nationally by NAMI. This class for loved ones of adult consumers meets for several hours one night a week to develop in-depth understanding of diagnoses and coping skills, as well as to share knowledge of local resources and form a mutual support group. For the special needs of loved ones of children with mental illness, NAMI CCNS offers the NAMI BASICS course. The Provider Education Program offered by CCNS is a 10-week course for mental health providers for which CEU's can be provided. In addition to classes, the local NAMI chapter offers four support groups year-round, one for families, one for parents of children and adolescents, one for those coping with an illness, and a Response Line offering telephone support (This is not a crisis line). Another excellent program offering is In Our Own Voice that trains consumers to speak to a community audience about their experiences with brain disorders, treatment, and recovery. It's a 60-minute presentation including two personal stories and a video segment. This is suitable for presentation at schools and churches. The members of NAMI also advocate for more housing and research. If Yelpers are looking for any of these resources, I recommend they call the chapter office. If Yelpers are interested in volunteering or donating, I feel this is an organization they can be proud to be a part of supporting. NAMI has chapters in many Illinois counties. I'm only familiar with this chapter which serves Des Plaines, Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview, Golf, Kenilworth, Morton Grove, Mount Prospect, Niles, Northbrook, Park Ridge, Prospect Heights, Skokie, Wilmette, and Winnetka.

Daniel Smith has been my therapist for several years. He has helped me address years-long issues…read morewith depression and anxiety and two major life transitions. His counseling has helped me create a significant improvement in my happiness and quality of life. -R.J.

From the owner: At Smith Psychotherapy Associates, we specialize in Mental Health and Marriage Counseling. We also…read moretreat patients that have been diagnosed with medical conditions. Whether you are experiencing psychological trauma, having trouble in your relationship or having problems coping with a chronic illness, our mental health and marriage counselors are here to help you take the first, and last, steps toward recovery. It may sound simple, but making the first appointment is often the hardest step for individuals to take. At Smith Psychotherapy Associates, we urge you to call. Robert is here to guide you through the entire counseling process, one step at a time. Meetings are confidential and collaboration with your physician is welcomed to coordinate your care.