Dr. Grunsten has been my psychiatrist since 2022, and I can confidently say he is one of the best…read moredoctors I've ever worked with. From the beginning, he has made me feel genuinely supported, respected, and cared for -- not just as a patient, but as a whole person. What stands out most about Dr. Grunsten is how much he truly cares. He takes the time to listen, asks thoughtful questions, and never makes appointments feel rushed or transactional. It's rare to find a psychiatrist who combines medical expertise with such empathy and warmth, but he does exactly that. I always leave appointments feeling heard and reassured, with a clear plan moving forward. He is also incredibly flexible and accommodating, which has made a huge difference in my ability to stay consistent with my care. Whether it's scheduling, follow-ups, or adjusting treatment over time, Dr. Grunsten has always been responsive and supportive. He makes it easy to be honest and open, and he creates a safe space where I feel comfortable discussing anything without judgment. Dr. Grunsten is highly knowledgeable and professional, but also extremely human. He explains things clearly, checks in regularly, and makes sure treatment is personalized rather than one-size-fits-all. It's obvious he takes his role seriously and is truly invested in his patients' wellbeing and progress. I feel very fortunate to have found him, and I'm grateful for the care he has provided me over the years. If you're looking for a psychiatrist in Chicago who is compassionate, attentive, and genuinely committed to his patients, I cannot recommend Dr. Grunsten highly enough.

I have been seeing Dr Grunsten for over 15 years. I had struggled with mental health throughout my…read more20s and I'd had a few attempts at medical treatment through my primary before. Dr Grunsten diagnosed me and we worked on a plan together to treat it. He has been an amazing listener and has always been genuinely empathetic and concerned for my well being. There need to be more physicians who take his approach to patient care!

Very knowledgeable doctor, Compassionate, sensitive to patients…read more I'm trusting him a lot. Especially, hoping to get rid all RXs on my retirement !!!!

If I could give zero stars I would but that is not an option. This guy is an absolute tool. I did…read morenot need to be assessed while at McLaren but they asked and said it was optional and I figured it would not hurt. I was wrong. This crook kept me for an additional day at the hospital because he said a Dr. had reported they heard me making statements indicating I was homicidal. I was not even suicidal much less homicidal. He was trying to railroad a mental health nurse to inpatient care because I guess maybe he was behind on his car payments. He asked me three times during the first interview what I did for a living. You think he would remember if someone told him they were a mental health RN but not this genius. I was in for pain and CMH did a mental health screen and cleared me. Then the NP later told me since Mark assessed me he could override the CMH recommendation. Of course they did not tell me this prior to seeing this liar. I will never step foot back in a McLaren as a patient. I will be going to Munson in Gaylord or Traverse city. I find it hard to believe this guy has so many good reviews, I question the veracity of these reviews. They cannot possibly be real. He provided substandard clinical performance with clearly questionable medical judgement and honesty to be frank. He was dismissive of my statements and he talked at me more than to me trying to build his BS case for homicidal ideation. He lacked professional conduct as his approach to medicine was highly questionable and unprofessional, he actually called me a liar when I denied homicidal ideation and told him he was a quack. He yelled it as the nurse was pulling the monitor away from my bed. His dismissive attitude and unprofessional conduct compromised the patient-physician relationship. It was all BAD, it is as simple as that. I honestly cannot say one good thing about him. I only saw him twice but he made and cancelled multiple appointments throughout the day and I saw him LATE. UNACCEPTABLE! Even my nurse said he was horrible. The NP that was caring for me overrode this MOMO's recommendation and I was discharged to home at the end of the second day on the trauma floor. I have patients on the behavioural health unit I work on tell me that ER nurses and doctors as well as psychiatrists and CMH screeners lie about what they say all the time, I was skeptical regarding this possibility but now I know this definitely happens. What is way more common though is the patients telling me that ER staff tell them they can either get out after 72 hours or they can leave whenever they want. Then once they get on the unit they find out the truth. This is exactly what happened to me. I was told I would leave the next day after a MRI was performed but this was not the case. This experience has made me change my specialty in nursing as I refuse to work for a behavioural health unit, I do not want to be any part of the broken mental health system in this country. You have been warned.

Dr. John Allen is an excellent therapist. I've seen him for many years! He's very attentive,…read moreprofessional, and caring in his approach.

I have had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Charmaine Dodd for the past 5 years. I have been…read moreconsistently been impressed by her professionalism, dedication, and integrity. She is an exceptional listener who pays close attention to detail and approaches every interaction with thoughtfulness and compassion. Her strong work ethic, clinical insight, and genuine commitment to helping others .make her an outstanding therapist, respected colleague and true professional. I highly recommend her without reservation as a professional therapist.​

Pretty poor listening skills for a practice that's supposed to specialize in that very field. Was…read moreoffered times and dates that didn't work with my schedule, even though I told them my availability beforehand. Not a good start...

Dr. Marino was insightful and an excellent guide, supporting me through some dramatic changes In my…read morelife. I highly recommend her.

She's obviously a smart woman based on our brief conversation over the phone, but when I arrived at…read moreher office I knocked on the door, because I couldn't see through it I didn't know there was a waiting room and I didn't want to barge in if it led to her office and she was with a patient. I walk in and she comes out of her office saying "aren't you anxious?" She asked me why I knocked and then gestured sarcastically and said "can't you see we have a waiting room?" I left and will speak to someone else. It was hard enough to muster up the courage to speak to a complete stranger about my problems, agree to pay cash, and then be met with someone who isn't welcoming or understanding at all. I'm a full grown man and I'm not a pussy but I don't need that shit, of course I'm anxious why on earth do you think I'm here lady? I'm really bummed out about it because I wanted to talk to someone and she didn't even introduce herself or say nice to meet you.

I have been seeing John for about a year and a half now--he has been paramount in my self discovery…read morewith his Life Coaching sessions and I only see further benefit from continuing to see him in my journey through life. John is also my first therapist and along with that my first hypnotherapist...I never really understood what hypnotherapy was until I had a hypnotherapy seasion for anxiety and general mental well-being with John and I was extremely impressed with the effectiveness of this therapy. Thanks John for being an amazing person and talented at what you do!

When I first met with John, my life was riddled with anxiety and depression. I used to be on…read moremedication back in high school, but have since wanted to try alternative methods such as yoga, counseling, hypnotherapy, etc. Since meeting with John, my anxiety has subsided and I have found [healthy] ways to cope. John is intelligent, kind, and very personable. I appreciate John's ability to be upfront and honest about irrational thoughts, anxieties, and validating my feelings. He is a wonderful guy and would definitely recommend if you are looking to ease your spiraling thoughts and develop healthy mindsets.

Brian is a truly wonderful therapist and so glad I had the opportunity to work with him. His…read moreknowledge is vast on anything from medications, medical conditions, etc to providing tools and exercises to help me navigate day to day life. Brian is positive, compassionate, and very easy to talk to while also asking thought provoking questions and peeling back the layers of my underlying issues. Highly recommend his therapeutic approach to anyone suffering or in need of a professional to talk with.

Dr. Stone will forever be one of the most influential parts of my mental health and outlook on…read morelife. From our first few meetings, he was able to help me open up and think through things in ways I never knew were possible. He listens, truly cares, and empowers me to become a better version of myself, but has a way of doing so organically. He's extremely talented with a real, genuine, and refreshing perspective on life in which he instills in his patients. I've already sent dozens of friends and colleagues his way but I wanted to make sure I was able to share my thoughts online to those of you who I will never get to meet!

Dr. Hjorth help was life changing for so many reasons. I believe with the Doctor's help and…read moreguidance I was able to find the root cause of many of my problems. I am able to sleep better , control my anger better and reduce my stress levels. In my last two years of seeing Doctor Hjorth, I have made positive gains in my life because of new skills i was taught. Very grateful. .