Been going to Balanced Life Counseling for about a 1.5 years and the person I'm seeing has been…read moreinstrumental in my recovery. The person is AMAZING. This person has helped mend my past, present and has been preparing me for my future. If it wasn't for this person, only God knows where I would be today

I won't go into detail about my life and why I need therapy, but my therapist, Denise, has been a…read morelifesaver. I highly recommend Denise, and this practice overall. If you love dogs, Denise brings her dog to every appointment. Denise's dog is well behaved and his calming nature helps me a ton. Therapy dogs are no joke! They do help people a ton. Their new location provides a ton of free street and neighborhood parking. If you don't have a car, they're right next to a bus stop on Armitage, so convenience is still there. This practice really cares about their clients on all levels (ex. mental, financial, emotional, and etc), so don't be afraid to try this practice. Plus, they have been really flexible with scheduling, which is a characteristic that other practices don't have (Trust me, I've checked).

It's really an honor to be able to write her first review here (although I imagine there aren't…read morealot of folks who necessarily use Yelp to find a therapist?). My wife and I went to Carol for help with our marriage a few years ago, and she made us both feel very comfortable, listened to everything we had to share, and helped us find solutions (we're still happily married!) to our issues. Since then, I have seen her personally, and sought her professional opinion and assistance regarding a range of people and relationships in my life. She has always gone above and beyond to help us, and help me, find resources and solutions to the challenges life has presented us. We are very grateful for everything she has done for us!

Carol is a compassionate and intelligent therapist. She has helped me to integrate healthier…read morepractices (walking, meditation) into my daily life. And, while I still have things I'm working through, I know that Carol is not just a therapist who listens closely and gives advice that truly helps, she's an emotionally-intelligent healer who sympathizes without judgment. I'm grateful to have her therapeutic skills.

I worked with Jana for two years during my time in Chicago. She was such a source of light,…read morestrength, and stability during an otherwise challenging time in my life (and many others). I began working with her on the heels of a difficult break up, and she patiently helped me to find a path forward and regain my power. Within a couple months of our first session, the global pandemic hit and we moved from in person to video therapy -- the transition was seamless. I was single and living alone during that time, and Jana's empathy and support were a life line for me. She is kind, compassionate, and really takes the time to see and understand the full person. I still refer back to conversations we had and resources she gave me to navigate new challenges that I encounter in life. I am healthier today because of my time with Jana. When I started to consider a move away from the Chicago area, a major con on my list was that I could no longer work with Jana. I will be forever grateful to her for her time and heart. If you have the chance to work with her, cherish every moment. She's one of the best out there!

Jana was my second therapist in my young adult life. I worked with her for 4 years. I started with…read moreher when she was a student and followed her to every site of her externship. I stayed on with her when she graduated and was a hired as a clinician and saw her continuously until I moved out of the Chicagoland are. I wish I was still in Chicago because I would likely be seeing her to this day. She is kind, compassionate, understanding. She is a skilled therapist and I'm sure a great mentor to her colleagues. I am of a minority background of both race and religion and a lot of my struggles with anxiety were rooted in this. She really took her time to understand the nuances of my experiences, their social impact, and their impact on mental health. I have worked with about 10 therapists in my adult life and Jana is easily in the top 3 of my favorite and most skilled therapists to work with. If you are working with her--cherish your time together! If you are thinking of working with her--please take my recommendation in doing so. I have nothing but love and respect for Jana!

I have the privilege of being in a professional consultation group with Amanda. She is incredibly…read morekind, compassionate and knowledgeable. After having just one conversation with her, you will be aware of how much she loves hearing people's stories and is passionate about understanding where each individual is coming from. She is especially experienced with new parents, couples and individuals experiencing loss and grief. I highly recommend Amanda's practice and refer clients to her enthusiastically.

I found Amanda through yelp, and I am hoping that this review helps you find her, too, because she…read moreis amazing! I have been seeing Amanda for a few months now for grief counseling, since I moved to the area, and she is such a bright spot in my week! She is so kind, caring, and compassionate, and so down to earth and fun to be around. Her office is extremely cozy and it feels like you're sitting in your friend's living room talking one on one. She immediately puts you at ease. Amanda has given me lots of new ways to see things, and always remembers important details of your life. She is absolutely one of my favorite people in all of Chicago!

I started seeing Karen for therapy last year and appreciated her somatic approach. She helped me…read moreunderstand how my body responded to certain situations and gave me tools for sitting with and shifting the response. Through our work, I have been able to see new perspectives on challenging situations and reframe them in a way that makes them feel more positive and empowering. Karen creates a thoughtful and supportive space where I feel heard and encouraged. Her approach wasn't just talking through things but really feeling and processing experiences in a way that makes a lasting impact. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist who integrates body-based awareness into their work!

I started seeing Karen when I had a herniated disc in my neck, and nothing would help ease the…read morepain. I was also going through a hard breakup that had my body in shambles (without me even realizing it!) Karen helped move pent up energy out of my muscles so I could release all of the tension. I was feeling so much better after just a few sessions. I was surprisingly shocked! PT, therapy, nothing had helped me, but this did. It's like talk therapy, reiki, and a massage all put together. Highly recommend this form of treatment if you are struggling with your body not being able to release unknown tension!

I am currently being seen by Denise for talk therapy. It is so refreshing to have a therapist that…read morework from a place of duality. She meets my secular therapy needs as well as my spiritual therapeutic support. I feel that she cares about my overall well-being. I have online appointments that are easily adjustable with enough time give. Denise counseld me through the death of my parents as well as she was a big help in couples counseling in the past. I hope and pray that each therapist takes the same amount of patience and care as Denise. I would recommend this group practice without hesitation. Darlene Morrow

My wife and I went in for couple's counseling and worked with Vanessa for the last 6+ months. She…read morewas a fantastic therapist to talk to about our relationship issues. She was very attentive in every one of our sessions asking about who we are, where we came from, or why we think certain ways so that she could fully understand our personas. Her diligence in her work and asking the right questions to pry into our feelings/thoughts were just what we needed to get our issues out into the air. I feel a much stronger connection with my partner after these sessions and truly appreciate the hard work Venessa put in. I feel like I'm in a much better mental/emotional place for myself and my spouse to handle any current or new issues that we'll face together.

I reviewed her a few years ago but it went into the "not recommended" section for some reason…read more I saw Michelle for almost 6 years, starting when I was 24 until now 30. Before her I'd seen numerous therapists for over 10 years and no one helped me the way Michelle did. I cannot recommend her enough. She really pushed me to figure out why my thinking was the way it was. She really talked to me and really listened to me. While I know I did all of the hard work, I really credit her in helping me get healthy for the first time in my life. I'm eternally grateful.

My fiance and I went to Michelle to get help. We had many…read moreappointments with Michelle and throughout our sessions my fears were addressed - mainly my fear that I wouldn't get heard or that I would be singled out, as I'm not the easiest to get along with. My fears were rarely realized and if I did feel I was being singled out, I felt comfortable enough to speak up and all issues were addressed in a nurturing environment. Michelle helped me to better understand why I do the things I do and helped me better communicate with my now wife. Things aren't perfect, yet much better and if we ever have any issues as a married couple, it's great to know that Michelle can help us any time we ask.

This lady is very much insane…read more I made an appointment with this LCSW a while ago and had a very bad experience. Over the phone she was friendly, but instead of interviewing me on why I was seeking a shrink, she talked a lot about herself and not in a way that told me about her shrinking methods. It was in a self promoting sort of way. That should have been my first clue that I needed to stay away, but she was a block my my house, and I was depressed. Her office in in her husband's law office. I found this odd and creepy. The place is old and dusty and did not have a comforting vibe. It looked very Addams Family-ish. In our session she tried struggled to understand my issues. She told me that I was making a big deal out of nothing when I expressed anxiety about running in to my ex. It was as if she had no clue on how to validate a feeling, even if she herself couldn't grasp what I might have been feeling. The axe came down when I told her that I had lost my job. For fear that I couldn't pay her (she doesn't do sliding scale even though she told me over the phone that she does sometimes.) she quickly wrote down references for other places that I could go to. One was Catholic Charities, she then made some rude comments about catholics and said that I may not like going to Catholic Charities because I am Jewish. She didn't even finish the session which she insisted that I pay for. This therapist is proof that they can be the wackos in the shrink-client relationship. LCSW certainly stands for Licensed Crazy Stupid Woman in this case.

Lynn is a talented, passionate and insightful therapist. The office she shares with her husband, a…read morelawyer, is crammed with healthy plants and unique artifacts. Obviously everyone's experiences with her will be different, which is why even being able to rate a therapist on a site like Yelp is somewhat absurd, but for what I was dealing with-- career, relationship issues -- Lynn has played an integral role in my growth. I have already recommended her to friends in the UK Village and Wicker area and hope others who need these types of services will check her out.