Joanne Parks, M.D

7.5 mi

I had to make an appointment to talk to a psychologist. When I called and spoke to the office staff…read moreeveryone was very professional and pleasant and very kind. They listen to what you need and get you appointment quickly. The counselor I had was very professional and made it extremely easy to speak to her. I felt very comfortable speaking to her. Highly Recommended

Highly recommend to anyone seeking help. Calls return that same day. Dr. Bibby and Dr. Casiano are…read morevery knowledgeable and truly care about you.

Main St. Psychiatry, SC

4.1 mi

Doris is an absolute DOLL!! I was so worried about my daughters prescription being filled but Doris…read morewas SO attentive, understanding, responsive and SO quick to call me back-she made my week!!

My experience with Main St. Psychiatry and Dr. Joanne Parks has been absolutely stellar. Dr Parks…read moreand each member of her team is extraordinary. They are professional and at the same time construct a safe atmosphere for healing. At the cornerstone of Main St. Psychiatry's practice is Joanne Parks, M.D. In my opinion Dr. Parks is a highly skilled psychiatrist. She brings a myriad of skills including a very extensive medical background. She brings warmth and empathy to her patients Dr. Parks has helped me feel safe and able to grow. She validates patients'feelings . I believe Dr. Parks treats her patients, her staff and other parties with respect. She definitely goes the extra mile to help her patients She works extremely hard to meet her patients' needs. In this vein I emphasize that Dr. Parks is an excellent practitioner who exceeds expectations. I have always felt her care for me and my needs. Further she respects me. And she supports me. She carefully handles all matters, especially those that are sensitive Main St Psychiatry and Dr. Parks offer services beyond therapy and medication. At the center of these additional services are a treatment called Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) TMS is a series of procedures that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain It's called a noninvasive procedure because it's done without using surgery or cutting. I have had TMS at Main St. and found it to bevery helpful. Overall, I would definately highly recommend Dr. Parks and Main. St. Psychiatry.

Life Quality Services

9.6 mi

Julie is such a caring psychiatrist! She really knows a lot about different medications and options…read morefor treatment. If you are looking for someone who will really get to the bottom of what you are dealing with and find the best treatment plan you should absolutely give Julie a call!

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Dr. Whitfield - UIC Medical Center

41.2 mi

I moved into the city last summer and really was not looking forward to finding a psychiatrist in…read morethe area - its such a crap shoot weather your going to find someone "good". I was lucky enough to find Dr. Whitfield at UIC. I have had clinical depression for over 10 years and Dr. Whitfield is now my 5th PDoc and I feel he is the best that i've had. Just last week he spent 1 1/2 hours with me and has done a great job managing my meds. Mental illness really sucks, and it makes it that much worse when you don't have access to good quality Medical help.

Susan L. Bank, MD

4.3

(22 reviews)

26.6 mi

I have been a patient of Dr Bank for over 20 years. I did not trust Psychiatrists initially, but…read moreher approach to listening to your problems, and how to best treat them medically and medicinally have been fantastic. I look at how I was when I started seeing her and how they are now is like night and day. Would highly recommend her to anyone needing help with mental health issues that may also require medicinal intervention (though not exclusively so).

Susan and I have been in the trenches together with my mental health over the past ten years…read more Through her medical wizardry, she has brought me back from the brink of suicide and insanity on multiple occasions. I'm a graduate of Northwestern University and was distraught over my outcomes with other psychiatrists. I felt like I didn't suffer through that school to be on disability. Susan is a breath of fresh air. While she isn't in-network with any insurance company, her prices are reasonable (she's worth every penny), and she will work with your insurance on things like getting your prescriptions covered, provide you with documentation if you have out-of-network coverage, and fill out any sort of job-related paperwork that may be needed. I think it's saying something that she keeps her patient population functioning so well that they can continue to see her, even in the rough times. Unlike so many other psychiatrists, to the best of my knowledge Susan doesn't have patients in long-term care facilities, nursing homes, or regularly in an inpatient setting. We're all contributing members of society and she keeps us that way. As psych patients, I believe that's the most we can ask for: to be indistinguishable from people without mental illness. Susan ensures just that. If there's one thing you should spend a little extra on, it's your health. Take my word for it. Make your mental health a priority with Susan Bank. You'll be happy you did!

Godfrey Katherine MD

38.9 mi

Dr. Godfrey is a lifesaver. I'm a former patient of hers from New Jersey and I miss her terribly…read moreas I try to find competent psychiatric help. She is thoroughly professional, conservative in prescribing medicine, patient, intelligent, articulate--all the things you would want in a mental health professional. She has helped me along the way and I have nothing but gratitude for that.

Mark Shukhman, MD

4.0

(29 reviews)

31.5 mi

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.

Kirk Frank H, DO

48.3 mi

Dr. Kirk fucking rules. He dresses like it's 1955 & his office is riddled with deer heads and…read moreElvis posters. We used to talk a lot about The Godfather and Al Pacino. He's one of those drs who doesn't want to put you on medicine to get you out of the office. He literally told me once, "You're an artist, you're supposed to be a little mad."

Ecker Center For Behavioral Health

3.0

13.3 mi

Thank God for the Ecker Center! The staff is committed and kind. It's very difficult to access…read moremental healthcare without excellent insurance. I'm grateful for this organization.

After my time at Ecker Center I have an eating disorder of some kind it all due to Brenda the nurse…read moreshe is religiously focused on the BMI scale and will make you feel terrible about your weight. Now anytime I try to eat smell food and cook I only remember tear my self-confidence apart saying I do not fit the BMI scale so I'm overweight I am obese I am 6 ft with broad shoulders I will never fit your BMI scale And because of Brenda I lost my ability to enjoy food actually want to eat and maintain an appetite I went down over 40 lb in the last 4 months Please never trust Ecker Center nurse Brenda unless you want to have an eating disorder I was there for my mental health nursing weight medication and of everything they were terrible and everything especially my weight especially Brenda

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Peace of Mind Center LLC - Matthew R Mills, MD

4.5

(28 reviews)

38.9 mi

Dr. Mills has been a pleasure to work with over my 3-4 year span of care. I have nothing but…read morepositive things to say about his professionalism, care for his patients, strong communication, and good natured personality. If I had not moved out of Chicago, I would be continuing my care with Dr. Mills indefinitely!

TL;DR: Seek other options. Dr. Mills is inappropriate, manipulative, dismissive, degrading and…read moreshould not be providing care for people who are seeking mental health support. A formal complaint has been filed with the state regulatory board. I was a patient of Dr. Mills for over 6 years. During my last appointment, he felt it was appropriate to share his personal feelings on DEI and expressed that he is pleased with the way that things are shifting away from DEI to being "merit-based" because DEI was discriminatory to white men and people who are not LGBT+. As a woman who identifies as part of the LGBT+ community, I became very uncomfortable, told him that this was an inappropriate subject, and stated that I would be seeking a new provider to continue my treatment. He reacted appalled, and couldn't understand why I would be offended. I moved on and tried to go back to the purpose of the call: to assess my treatment and medication (am I eating, am I sleeping, etc). At the end of the appointment, I declined to schedule a follow up and immediately found a new provider. Three weeks later, I received an email from Dr. Mills with the subject line "termination". See below for full text. He attempted to terminate a relationship that was already terminated, acting as if I owed him an apology for standing my ground and expressing my discomfort while calling me "reactive and illogical". This rhetoric from a certified psychiatrist is not only inappropriate, it is abusive and damaging to patients who are seeking help. He is unable to manage his own emotions when a patient expresses discomfort on a subject and should not be trusted with providing support to anyone who needs mental health support/treatment. Avoid at all costs. Email text is as follows: Good morning Amy After thinking about our last conversation on 9/24, I have decided it is in my best interest to terminate our working relationship. I did absolutely NOTHING wrong by explaining that some folks are pleased with the shift away from DEI to a merit-based system. That is not even an opinion...it is REALITY. Your stated intention to fire me for saying something that is entirely FACTUAL was out of line and disrespectful to me and our working relationship over the past 6 years and I am not able to work with someone who would be this reactive and illogical in their behavior towards me. You've had 3 weeks to consider your words and apparently you feel no apology or explanation is owed to me and I find that unacceptable. Your last Rx will be released on 11/9 and, after that, I wish you well in your search for a new provider. Regards, Dr.Mills

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Advanced Gynecology

(7 reviews)

21.7 mi

Very nice and professional, I felt comfortable talking to my doctor, I was glad I made that…read moreappointment with her.

Doctor Sogol Jahedi is the best!! Her care and her treatment…read morefor her patients is amazing!! I will highly recommend her to everyone. It took me years and years to find a Doctor who actually cares about her patients. Thank you so much for your care Doctor Jahedi!!!

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Daniel J Pesavento, MD

4.4

(7 reviews)

7.4 mi

I credit Dr. Dan Pesavento for getting me through a very stressful pregnancy. I came to Dr. Dan…read moreafter receiving care from a large women's practice. I was frustrated with being pushed from doctor to doctor and getting inconsistent messages. That was stressful for me as a first time mother, so that is when I started looking for other physicians. Dr. Dan was recommended to me, and switching was the best decision I made. Dr. Dan goes above and beyond for anyone that he sees. He makes you feel like you're his only patient. He is kind, patient, and will make sure you're completely comfortable every step of the way. I was very anxious throughout my pregnancy for numerous reasons and expressed that during many appointments. Dr. Dan consistently checked on me and made sure that I was doing okay not only physically but also emotionally. I called him several times after hours, and it was never a problem. He took his time on the phone and made sure I was calm and feeling better before hanging up. He was truly a lifesaver. My delivery was a scary one, and I credit Dr. Dan for being an excellent, quick-thinking physician during a serious time. He got my baby out safely and knew exactly what steps to take to make sure my delivery didn't end up being critical. His years of experience made me feel confident that I was under the best care. I cannot thank Dr. Dan enough for everything. Even now in my post-partum weeks, Dr. Dan has checked on me a few times to make sure I am doing okay and if I need anything from him. I am beyond grateful for him and recommend him to anyone who is looking for dependable care. Thank you so much, Dr. Dan!

Dr. Daniel Pesavento was a dream OB/GYN after semi-nighmarish experiences with my first two…read moredeliveries with Mc-high-volume OB practice's rushing me through on jacked up pitocin, and then doing unnecessary episiotomies that delayed my recovery--all because the guy on duty wanted to handle multiple deliveries and c-sections in the same day, without calling in help from one of his two practice partners. Dr. Dan is very personable, and has good sense of humor, no top of being excellent OB. I found him by talking on the down-low with the labor nurses who agreed the other practice had only 1 doc out of 3 worth his stuff, and Dr. Pesavento or Dr. Zimmerman were better options. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Susan T Mitchell, MD

32.2 mi

Dr. Mitchell is a great doctor. She spent an above average time with me making sure I got all my…read morequestions answered and I in no way felt rushed. She is very friendly and genuinely wants the best for her patients. I plan on keeping her as my Ob/GYN forever! I would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for a good OB GYN. **1/2017 update- Dr. Mitchell is still my OB/GYN and I still love her, she is very caring and compassionate. Exams are always super quick and have the least amount of discomfort I have ever experienced (sometimes I don't even know the PAP has been done until she tells me! now thats skill).

I LOVE Dr. Mitchell. She's been my doctor for about 3 years now and is the only doctor I trust. I…read morewish she could be my primary too, since shes the only doctor I ever tell the truth to! She's great with her patients and know how to make you feel really comfortable. After every visit and tests I get done, she personally calls me to give me results and to chat about them. Most doctors will have a nurse do that, but she's very personable and close with her patients. If I were to move states away, I would probably come back here just so she can do my yearly check ups and deliver my future children, thats just how great she is!!

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ThriveOB and Women's Wellness

3.4

9.1 mi

Unprofessional. In January, we scheduled an appointment with a specific medical provider. After…read moreconfirming with us and verifying all insurance info, they then cancelled our appointment and rescheduled us with a nurse practitioner. It was neither what we asked for, nor wanted, but we were stuck and forced to take the option. We went to our appointment on day of, and they said that the alternative appointment that they gave us was also cancelled, not by us and they couldn't tell us who cancelled the appointment. Gave us an appointment 2 months down the road. Kinda defeats the purpose of time sensitive to reschedule 60 days down the road. Bad customer service, so can't comment on quality of care. Pass on this place unless you like being given a run around.

It's sad that the practice has deteriorated like this since Zimmerman turned it over to new…read moreleadership. Their hours stipulate that they are open from 9am to 12pm, but when I called at 9:30am, I had to leave a message with an "agent." The office staff is rude. And finally: I had called two days previously, on a weekday (because the practice refused to accept my pharmacist's request for a refill on a prescription the day before), and was told that a request would be put in if I made my annual appointment, which I did. They then did not forward my request to my pharmacist and I am now out of my prescription. I would highly consider a different practice, as I am sure there are several that could meet your needs as a patient.

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3.7

(3 reviews)

I was referred to Tracy by a family member that works here. I was a patient for over a year. I…read morereally loved talking with Tracy and she helped me navigate through a hard time. We seemed to be on the same page with my goals and options and I valued her opinion. On 8/10 I had an appointment to discuss finally treating my ADHD. It took me years to even consider medication, but felt confident that she could help. Our session went great! She advised me of 3 different medication options. I am very sensitive to medications, so I requested the one that my son had done well with since I was already hesitant to try anything. She said she would fill it but warned me my insurance may not approve coverage. I understood and we left it as, if they declined the medication we would discuss something else. A week passed after that and I hadn't heard anything so I called and spoke with Ari. Med was declined but they were working on trying to get it approved and if not they'd help me find another option or maybe pay out of pocket. Ari was kind and helpful, even though she had to be the middle man for Tracy. After an entire MONTH of working with Ari to figure of WHAT medication Tracy was going to try since the preferred one was declined, WHAT meds my insurance will even approve, and even WHEN Tracy would let me know what we will be doing I finally left a VM that said hey, if we can't figure this out by the end of the week I'm just done. Short version- I started the drug 9/12 and by 9/15 I had high blood pressure, eye pain, confusion, and other concerning symptoms. I reached out Monday to schedule my follow up appointment and I asked Ari if I should be concerned of these symptoms, she PROMISED that she would have Tracy call me by the end of the day to make sure I was ok. She warned me to NOT stop the medication until I spoke with Tracy. By Wednesday by BP was even higher and I could hardly function. I called and Ari said "she didn't call you back yet?" NOPE. She said she would talk to her and get back to me. They were open until 7pm and still, NOTHING. By Thursday at 9AM I called multiple times and no one answered me so I left a very frustrated voice mail. Hello? Is this normal? Should I stop this medication? Why does no one return phone calls like this? Well to my surprise guess who finally called me? TRACY! I was so relieved she called and asked me what was going on. I told her my symptoms and she said to STOP the meds. Great, that's all I wanted to know! Then she asked me why I was calling so many times in the last month and that my behavior was super suspicious and she thinks my ANXIETY was CONCERNING TO HER. She said she has been "WATCHING ME" and then told me she intentionally was "PUMPING THE BREAKS" on HELPING ME because she saw I was communicating with Ari to figure out what the plan was. Excuse me? Did you just GASLIGHT your patient because you failed to effectively communicate a plan with me? I asked her why she didn't just call me and discuss that she felt concerned and she said she didn't talk to me ON PURPOSE. She admitted she was playing a MIND GAME with me. Absolutely not. Not only is that incredibly narcissistic, it is down right predatory. Tracy, you could kill someone with behavior as a psychiatrist like that. BE CAREFUL. Advocate for yourself and if you are starting a new medication have a back up plan in case she ghosts you and then blames YOU! Oh, and after she gaslit me she yelled at me, refused to let me talk, fired me, and hung up on me! Thank you for your professionalism. Unfortunate for me, I will never ever work with a psychiatrist again for mental health or medications. It was incredibly heartbreaking to hear her say those things about me and not take any ownership on how it was handled. Insinuating I'm crazy and that was justification for withholding care? I actually do think this is very out of character for her, but she definitely earned this one.

Hi. I like this place. They have a nice team. I've been going crazy for years now, seeing things…read moreand people who aren't there, feeling bad for feeling bad, you know what im saying? The wonderful staff her has made me feel welcome and some what normal after years of struggling. Definitely would recommend to everyone one. Get up on in here! Get help! It's like good for you man, you'll be happier.

Barrington Wellness Group

4.8

Michelle is wonderful. Plain truth she's completely honest and upfront. She listens and advises…read moreunlike others who just listen and don't say much of anything. The office is private with a calming atmosphere that makes it comfortable to be there. Michelle is willing to look at all aspects before making any determination or advice. All around a great caring experience. I highly recommend her.

Dr March is intelligent and caring. She helped our child during crucial times. But unfortunately we…read morehad to part ways because she became accusatory and caustic towards me, when I was specifically seeking help in parenting with a difficult ex. It really came as a shock. After that, I was afraid of seeking her guidance. So while 90% of times she was helpful, the unpredictable snaps made it very hard for me to continue on relaying information to help my daughter. She also doesn't take feedback well unless it's exactly what she expects to hear. For example my daughter told me she didn't enjoy therapy and when I told her that she automatically pointed the finger at me and said that I had caused it to happen. In fact I never even blamed her for that. I very much just wanted her to know that and it could be simply because therapy brought up issues my daughter wasn't ready to confront within herself yet. I just hope Dr March can understand that the way in which you communicate to parents matters. We are people too. We seek you out because we want what's best for our kids. We are not perfect but neither is anyone. Aside from this, she's smart and caring and I wish all the best for her and all the children she helps support.

Doctor Annie Therapy Group

4.2

Finding a good therapist that is close to home, that can fit you in their schedule, that you can…read morework with, that takes your insurance, that actually helps you, and that you look forward to seeing is like um.....finding a leprechaun riding a unicorn around your backyard:-) In fact, I have found such a therapist!!! Her name is Katie Golly and SHE IS FABULOUS!!!! Katie is a true natural talent in the field of psychotherapy. She is not just a great therapist, but a very genuine person and a real source of personal support. Katie is especially keen on helping those of us who are LGBTQ and is a true friend to the entire community. You will find no judgement here but instead total and complete acceptance of who you are. Not only has my experience with Katie been excellent but the office staff is friendly, polite, kind and compassionate. The physical office itself is beautifully decorated with all sorts of cool colors and textures and shapes and just has fantastic energy from the moment you walk in! There is a sign in the waiting room that reads "WE CARE A LOT". In my experience they actually mean it. Keep up the wonderful work and my heartfelt thanks to Katy!!!

DON'T GO HERE! Failed commitments and horrible communication. I talked to multiple therapists and…read moreThe admin at this practice, and they dropped the ball on two occasions. Dr Annie sounds good when you talk to her; and that she practices for the right reasons, to help other people. But they fail to meet those commitments as a practice. Don't waste your time. Find another therapist. Find another office. Don't make the same mistake we did.

Complete Family Wellness

4.4

(7 reviews)

Complete Family Wellness has changed my life! After seeing 9 doctors and specialists within 12…read moremonths, I was ready to give up on the idea that there were any medical professionals left who would care to help me, let alone just listen to me before making medical decisions. Prior to my first appointment, I made the decision that Complete Family Wellness would be my last attempt at finding a medical professional to help me. The owner, and my provider Helen Muchow FNP-BC, FPA, APRN, MSN, changed my quality of life from 5% to 80% in my FIRST visit. We are currently working on the other 20% (mostly due to medical insurance roadblocks). Helen was not only professional, but actually LISTENED to every word I was saying, then took that information and developed a care plan WITH me, instead of just telling me what to do and sending me on my way with a prescription. I've been seeing Helen for over a year now, and her quality of care has not changed, even as she has taken over her staff's caseload as she is on maternity leave. I was a medical provider myself, so I understand the back-end (billing, insurance, etc). She does not rush through my appointment, like every other doctor/specialist I've seen, just to be able to see more patients in a day= more $$= $$ above "doing no harm." Most insurance companies will pay a higher rate for the first 15 minutes of an appointment, and a lower rate is paid for any time over 15 minutes. Helen takes the time to get her job done- above and beyond! Complete Family Wellness also has an on-site lab, so most standard blood work, and other labs can be done right away, during your appointment. Did I mention? Complete Family Wellness also has MOBILE services! They will come to you, in the comfort of your own home. Additionally, Helen is a veteran and accepts military insurance (Tricare West), which many providers do not accept due to Tricare's very low rates- yet another way she demonstrates how dedicated she is in helping people, and not treating us like cogs. On top of all this, Complete Family Wellness's staff are professional, very prompt in responding to any problems that come up between appointments, and make you feel like you matter!

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