As a physician, I'm careful about where I refer my patients. Over the years, I've had the…read moreopportunity to refer many individuals to Sara Banks at Ascend Therapy in Naperville, and the feedback has been consistently excellent. Patients frequently report feeling heard, respected, and meaningfully supported in their work with her. Just as important, I've seen tangible progress, whether in managing anxiety, navigating life transitions, or improving overall emotional well-being. It's clear that Sara brings both clinical skill and genuine compassion to her practice. I feel confident continuing to refer patients to her, knowing they are in capable and thoughtful hands. Dr. Jennifer Skrabutenas Director of Functional Medicine / Fox Valley Chiropractic Physicians

Unfortunately, from the beginning I felt unheard and like I was the problem. As an adult going to…read moretherapy with my mother, nagla seemed to instantly and confidently choose my mother as the sane point of contact. Meaning instead of helping my mother and I bridge our gap, heal and grow; The full year became sessions focused on me and how awful I am. I had no power as the two discussed how I'll understand when I'm a "real" mom as nagla and my mother have adult children and I only have my toddler, so I wasnot seen as an equal. Sessions endured with no regard to areas that needed healing for my mother and I. I was given goals, tasks and consequences while my mother was never pressured to do any of the like. Nagla constantly forgot the very few names brought up in every meeting, a fixed weekly schedule that we brought up every time seemed to be a surprise to her each time. sadly she didn't seem to care about my concerns as I was not the one paying. I found group therapy that helped me feel the confidence to post this. I feel better after stopping seeing her. It's been about 4 months and I feel much happier and confident again. What hurt me the most was in the first meeting, I mentioned the father of my son and him being estranged. the publicity of motherhood unwed and the accusations that came with it. Her immediate response wasn't any kindness but she had the nerve to ask how i know the father of my son is the father of my son and if I was sure and how could I be sure. ​

Donna, who is the owner of this business, is a thoughtful, caring, and compassionate therapist who…read moreis highly skilled and helped get me through a difficult phase of my life. I couldn't recommend her more.

I only write this review so that it can help others considering Dr. Beaumont. I was a patient for…read moreroughly four months, having come to seek help with my anxiety issues (as this was listed as one of her specialities). As stated by others, Dr. Beaumont is a nice person and scheduling appointments was always easy. However, I left after four months because I recognized that I had made no progress in working to alleviate my issues. During several sessions, I mentioned various scenarios that induce anxiety and asked for actionable tips on what I can do to work to improve. Somehow Dr. Beaumont would either go off on a tangent regarding something actually irrelevant in her personal life, or try to guess (yes, guess) why I felt the way I stated in certain situations. The guesses were solely based on my appearance and what she'd learned about me up to that point. I can honestly say that the primary advice I received regarding my social anxiety was the following: Try asking people about themselves when starting a conversation, but avoid talking about politics and religion. Try complimenting people on what they're wearing and strike up a conversation from there. This is VERY common advice that I could have found in innumerable articles online instead of spending hundreds of dollars in therapy. Also, she suggested after only a few sessions that I consider anxiety medication, which is actually just antidepressants. She touted the potential benefits and a red flag went off for me at that point because she didn't even try to help me get to the root of my issues. It was a band-aid approach. Overall, I was very dissatisfied because I did not have a quality therapy experience with Dr. Beaumont. I would urge anyone who is looking for help with anxiety issues to seek assistance elsewhere. I hope this helps someone make a smart therapy decision.

I have been seeing Dr. Laura Beaumont for going on 3 years. I have had anxiety issues, as well as…read moreother stress issues at home, and health issues.. I have found Dr. Beaumont caring and professional. She has helped me so much. I am most grateful for having found her. jhh

Sandra is a compassionate and understanding therapist. She has Tele health and in person…read morecounseling. Highly recommended.

I have been seeing Dr Carlson for awhile now. I always look forward to seeing her. I always feel…read moremuch better after talking with her. Her hours are flexible, she will always try to fit you in. I've recommended her to several of my friends, let's face it, it's always nice to have someone to vent and talk to!

I have been a client of Mary's for 5 sessions now and must admit, she is wonderful. Not only is…read moreshe highly effective in her hypnotherapy and NLP (both of which I have been certified in and helping others with for 13 years), she is a really good person that cares. I leave my appointments with Mary feeling light, happy and ready to take on the world, and that I received that care from a friend instead of a doctor. Mary and her services are highly recommended for anyone who wants to improve some aspect of themselves or their life.

As a client for well over several years, I have had the privilege of working closely with Wes and…read moreNatalie. I can confidently say that their guidance has had a profound impact on my personal growth. Natalie is an incredibly compassionate and a dedicated professional who goes beyond supporting me. She is always available to listen to and provide thoughtful advice. White Oak creates a welcoming environment for anyone who seeks their help. Whether it was assisting with offering emotional support, or helping navigate child rearing decisions, their expertise and encouragement have been invaluable. One instance that stands out was when I was at a fork in the road regarding my daughter, Wes made all the difference. His guidance kept a much-valued relationship intact where it could have been severely damaged. Their patience, wisdom and unwavering support helped me overcome major life changes obstacles and I know I am not alone in feeling grateful for their guidance. I can say White Oak Institute for any opportunity that allows them to continue making a difference in families' lives. Their kindness, professionalism, and dedication make them an irreplaceable part of the community.

I've been with Minds Empowered Services for a while now, and my experience with it has been…read morealright. The first session I had wasn't too great though, mainly because I wasn't assigned a therapist at the time. Then, Christa got assigned to me. Christa is very kind and patient with me, and I feel comfortable enough around her to open up about my problems. She's sort of starting to feel like an aunt/mother figure for me. She's funny, a bit blunt, and encourages me to go after my current passions. I'm very glad she's my therapist.

I met Jessica back in 2008 when we worked together at a non-profit for at risk youth. She was an…read moreundergraduate at the time and I have had the pleasure of following her career over the past ten years. Jessica is an INCREDIBLE counselor to teens. She truly cares about her clients and her work. She's ethical, caring, fair, creative, and very patient with everyone she sees. I cannot stress enough the level of care and professionalism she provides. Her office is welcoming, she tailors her therapy for each client, and she goes above and beyond for the teens and families she treats. If you are looking for someone that will help your teen open up and provide a safe space to share, I highly recommend you reach out to her practice. If I could give her 10 stars, I would!

Jessica has been a huge help to my son and to my family! She has helped us to communicate with our…read moreson who has autism and other health concerns! She made him feel heard and taught us to make sure we are truly listening to him! She has lifted his spirits and helps him to stay positive; always reassuring him its okay to feel sad at times!! I highly recommend her!!