I have known Sean for 12 years now. He started out as my son's therapist and our family therapist…read morewhen my son had to be placed into a residential facility. He has Autism, Epilepsy and Schizophrenia. Once our son discharged from that facility we followed Sean when he opened his business. He continued to be our son's therapist for a few years. When it came time for me to need a therapist, Sean took me on as his client. I was so thankful as I knew I was about to enter one of the most painful and trying times of my entire life. With Sean knowing me and my family personally, I was already comfortable with him and also had gained that therapeutic relationship with him. Now we could build on that. I was correct about this season in my life being the roughest, most painful and trying times I have ever faced. Sean has been a constant and consistent person in my life. He is patient, caring, kind and his insight is out of this world. I have come a long way and I know I have a long way to go. Sean walking beside me through this really does help. It is also a huge comfort to me. I have seen 3 therapists in my life and by far, Sean is the best one. He really does "get" me and has helped me up till now so much and I know he will continue to do so. I definitely recommend him!

In raising two children with severe mental health challenges, we've worked with many good…read moretherapists. Sean is at the top of the list. When we first met Sean, our son's world was a cross between the movies "A Beautiful Mind" (about a schizophrenic who hallucinates terrifying things) and Sixth Sense (a boy who sees dead people and the horrific ways in which they died). After six months of therapy and some medication changes, our son is amazed at how peaceful he feels when there is nothing going on in his head besides his own thoughts. We highly recommend Sean Martiny at Avani Counseling!

Im concerned about the relationship between Dr Karen and Dawn her office manager(some one who had…read morefull time employment but the job is not aware that she has employment Wightman h Dr Karen) when communicated that Dawn was lacking on return calls ans billing she blamed the biller of insurance (that lady was highly professional and incredibly) I spent one whole session around billing and issues with Dawn and Dr Karen charged me for the session as if it was therapy. I'm not bitter I just want others to be informed that something is going on behind the vail. She called me nefarious. (Evil). That is not healthy or professional. We never even got to EMDR - I very reason I came in to see her. She badmouthed other therapist and it just didn't sit well with me. I'm now with a great therapist and working on healing.

Life Changing. Karen is one of the most intuitive, thoughtful and open therapists I have worked…read morewith. I was skeptical of sand tray therapy - but it is so enlightening. EMDR was also very useful for me. Karen and the team offer multiple ways to uncover your true underlying issues and help to resolve them. Cannot recommend highly enough!

Amy is someone I can't say enough about! Amy has made me feel comfortable expressing all the things…read morelife has thrown at me. Amy connects and understands and I always feel better leaving than I did going in. Thank you Amy! You have done so much for me.

You can't go wrong here extremely professional knowledgeable, and caring. I've been coming here for…read morea year now and have gone from rock-bottom to thriving with her help.

I love the suboxin program it works if you really want it to I've been taking them for almost 2…read moreyears now and I haven't touched her on at all I don't crave it or jones for it this is truly a terrific program and you can get your life back.

Lighthouse recovery is as good as it gets! Foremost, every member of the staff loves what they do…read moreand they really care about the people they treat. The founder and clinical director Nate Lanthrum has poured his heart and soul into Lighthouse. Essentially, Nate customizes a plan for you, based on your goals and needs. He combines the most successful components of various addiction recovery techniques (including the most current treatment modalities) and has made something original. He's deeply intelligent, humble and he brings a great sense of humor into the recovery process. One of the most intimidating parts of entering a recovery program is the admissions. Marty handles the intake process for new clients and makes the process as easy as humanly possible. Marty's basic philosophy is "we will do everything in our power to work with you and get you the help you need." Lighthouse doesn't turn people away who can't afford the program because they actually care about people. If you have insurance then Marty handles that aspect for you and gets you enrolled. Lighthouse offers medication assisted treatment. Their on staff physician is Dr Steve Holtsford. He is incredibly down to earth, intelligent, and caring. I have not had such a pleasant experience with a doctor in ages. He is really thorough yet expeditious. You never feel hurried during your time with him. He encourages you to be gentle with yourself when you need medication, and he is more than willing to assist you in your goals of tapering off medications. Lighthouse is a world class institution. If you need help, if someone you love needs help, give them a call. Asking Lighthouse for help might be the best thing you ever do for yourself or someone close to you.

My councilor was great, unfortunately the one star is for the reception/billing staff. Multiple…read morecalls just to get scheduled, multiple calls just to resolve simple issues, I am told completely different information by different people, receptionist is very antagonistic. Communication is so bad, I honestly can't understand why anyone would go here more than once! It's not worth the aggravation. You can have the best councilors in the world, but if their support staff is garbage, find someone else.

My fiancé and I were required to take a pre-marital workshop held by Centennial Counseling Center…read moreby my church, Baker Memorial Methodist Church. It's a $135 class that runs from 8:30am-2pm on a Saturday, with the last two hours of the class devoted to finance. Needless to say, we weren't too excited about spending our day off in a church basement being told how to talk to each other. Surprisingly, Mark Ramirez, the counselor running the class, had some pretty good insight into our personalities after reviewing the Mejer/Jung typology test we were required to complete before attending. We'd be given 30 minute periods where each couple would go off on their own to discuss results from the test & our thoughts on them. I found the class to be helpful in that it gives couples the opportunity to realize the importance of effective communication. Along with the workshop fee is a complimentary follow up session also.

It is impossible to put into words the gratitude that I feel for Maria Rago and her team at Rago &…read moreAssociates. Maria, Lisa, Josie, and the rest of this team of extraordinary clinicians saved my life - I wouldn't be here today without them. When I started working with Rago & Associates, I was at the end of my rope. My eating disorder had plagued me for years, growing stronger and more powerful despite the work I'd put in with other therapists and dietitians. When I met Maria I was stripped of all hope, and I felt that no matter what I did I would never experience healing or recovery. Maria met me exactly where I was at with compassion, love, and genuine hope for my future. She cried with me, held my hand, and assured me that I was deserving of health and happiness - and that she would fight alongside me tooth and nail until we achieved that, no matter what. She created a treatment plan tailored to my needs and invited my loved ones into the recovery process by providing accessible tools, resources, and space to feel heard and supported with all that they were carrying. She guided my family and me through the ups and downs of recovery - utilizing her experience in everything from outpatient to residential settings - with a keen understanding of what I needed and how to get me to agree to it (no small feat). Maria invited other exceptional clinicians from her team to join in my recovery process, including other therapists, a psychiatrist, and a dietician. Each brought their own unique way of connecting with me and discovering who I was, who I wanted to be, and how we were going to get there together. Through it all, Maria remained firmly planted in my corner, my biggest advocate and supporter, her belief in me unwavering. I cannot overstate how much it meant to have this team of people who refused to give up on me. Every time I fell, I had an interconnected web of people ready to catch me and help me back onto my feet. When I felt like I had nothing left, they showed me how much more fight there was inside of me. Eating disorders flourish in the dark, but this team of people shines with a radiant light. I am forever grateful to them for guiding me down the path to true and full recovery.

Maria Rago & her team without a doubt saved my daughter - because they listen, they are…read morecompassionate, they are honest and they teach how to live life. The therapist works with the patient, but with the entire family because ED is not only about the patient it is about the entire family and how they all learn how to live. As a parent, I can assure you with Maria & her team they guide you to the light.

DO NOT GO HERE FOR MENTAL HEALTH HELP. Very unprofessional and uncaring staff. Most of all do NOT…read moresee Dr. Amy. She is rude, dismissive, and is extremely critical of just about anything you say to her. Even if you are well informed and clear about your experiences, if you say anything about a disorder she will act like you're a faker. She is very quick to blame any communication issues on the patient, and shows zero signs of empathy or understanding. Extremely hostile environment. You're treated like an inconvenience. The in-person office is very hard to navigate, too.

Great facility and providers ! I have referred so many friends and family here and they are so…read morehappy! Would highly recommend!

Unreliable. Nurse Suzanne Butler gave me a charge for a service I didn't receive then ghosted me…read more She also couldn't answer any of my questions and did not know anything about one of my conditions (scary). The receptionist is also very rude every time for some reason. Some of the people in the office were actually very nice, but unfortunately the actions of the nurse were extraordinarily unprofessional.

From the owner: Geode Health in North Aurora, IL provides accessible mental healthcare with appointments typically…read moreavailable within days. We accept most major commercial insurance plans and our clinic features experienced psychiatrists and therapists providing both in-person and virtual telehealth visits. We deliver personalized care plans for kids, teens, adults, couples, and families dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, OCD, panic disorder, eating disorders, and more. Conveniently located in North Aurora, we combine comprehensive psychiatric medication management with evidence-based counseling in a supportive environment.