Dr Oscherwitz has kept me going for over 13 years…read more Her style is business-like and appropriate to her practice and profession. At the same time she has great empathy and concern when you communicate your distress to her. Dr O manages my prescriptions - I do not see her for regularly for only "talk therapy". - In this role, she digs to find out what I'm dealing with - tragedies, annoyances and wins. I'm not receiving one-size-fits-all treatment. - She ALWAYS coordinates my regimen with my physician and LCSW therapist so that each knows what the other is doing and when changes may impact my mental or physical health. - Dr O stays current on new therapies/medications and adjusts my treatment carefully but aggressively so that I benefit from the best outcome. - She takes the state of my finances in to consideration, also, so that I'm getting the best outcomes possible, but when asked she works to find less expensive alternatives that are effective. (Having been uninsured three times during our relationship, this has been an enormous help and relief.) - And she checks in with me "off the clock" when things are particularly bad. How often does your doctor follow up with you to make sure you're okay? Personally I don't experience that level of care with otherwise excellent healthcare providers. Uber warm and fuzzy she's not, but Dr O is genuinely invested in my welfare and has been since the first time we met. It was a stroke of luck that I found her. If you wonder whether drug-therapy could improve your quality of life, make an appointment to see her. I've referred others to her. If she can help, she'll let you know. If not, she'll let you know. Priceless.

My previous review of Dr. Oscherwitz was removed because it seemed to some to constitute a personal…read moreattack. Unfortunately, the business of psychiatry is a rather personal one. So in the interest of future patients... let's just say that I'm not sure the good doctor's personality is especially well-suited to her chosen career. I don't doubt that she knows her field academically, but she brings little warmth and understanding to a profession that demands both.

Was referred to Dr Glaser after a major depression sent me to the Behavioral Heelth Center for an…read moreall-inclusive week... After decades receiving miserable mental health care, I finally received the care I needed. Trans-cranial magnetic stimulation helped relieve my depression. Dr Glaser always involves me in medication decisions, is open to discussing alternative therapies.

Have been a pt for a few months. Went in for visit and was seen in kitchen area with no door all…read morestaff around listening to everything I had to say. Went to the ER and called for follow-up and was told could not get appointment for 3 weeks. Staff member called me back after I left message I was in ER . Dr. Glaser didn't even talk to me even though I went to the ER for anxiety episode. Terrible treatment from a psychiatrist.

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

Have gone to Dr. Teich for over 10 years. I have never felt over-prescribed (and even if he would…read morehave over prescribed meds, I have the choice to not take them and seek help elsewhere). He's funny (and cracks up at his own jokes lol). If I try a drug for a month or two and want to change them, he never tries to make me stay on them. He gives me other options and tells me the pros and cons. Also, Dr. Teich is not a therapist. He's there to prescribe the meds and see how they work in your life so he will ask: how's the job, friendships, etc but he's not a psychotherapist. So if you need someone to talk to about personal problems, see a therapist too. I've found Dr. Teich to be competent and helpful in my journey.

Love Dr Teich! He's never overprescribed my meds. He is willing to try different meds without…read moreputting you in danger. Some docs put you on a medication but won't listen to you when you tell them it's not working. He listens and offers alternatives. He's direct and straight forward, which I prefer. If you're sensitive and defensive, don't go here. However, if you're tired of the same ole thing go to Dr Teich, he's willing to listen to your needs. YOU are ultimately responsible for your own well-being and if your career was destroyed, you can't blame someone else (to the first commenter). Google is your friend. Do research on drug interactions and stop taking a med if its not working for you or if you're taking too many. No one is forcing pills down your throat.

Referred a client for psychiatric services. Two days before the appointment the office staff called…read moreand canceled the appointment due to paperwork not having been filled out 3 days before. It was not stated anywhere on paperwork or website that the patent needs to fill out the paperwork a certain number of days before appointment-in fact, in some instances it states that paperwork can be brought in at the first appointment. The client explained that they were unaware and would fill it out immediately-but were told it was too late. The client asked to speak to the manager who was terrible rude and condescending and just kept explaining the (undocumented) policy-THe client was very upset and kept asking what she could do to make this right. She explained that she had just moved from out of state and things were very chaotic and she needed to get in so she could have her medication managed (for depression) as she was about to run out. THey told her that since she did not care about their policies she was not only being cancelled but she was not welcome back to see any of their providers. The client plans to file a complaint with the the ethics board of the APA. THis is incredibly unprofessional behavior by clinically uneducated individuals who are acting on the behalf of medical professionals who have ethical standards they are required to uphold. These actions put the entire practice at risk of malpractice. Never in my 30 years in the field have my clients experienced this type of treatment.

Anyone that has gone to a counselor or psychiatrist knows it's not necessarily the best experience…read more While going to PR&A, I felt like I was a number rather than a client who mattered. This place had a cooperate and uncomfortable feel to it. The clinicians and psychiatrists were "nice" I am not so sure they had my best interest in mind. Maybe I was just going to the wrong people, but that is the feeling I got. I will leave out names because I don't want to point fingers, but as a client, I wish I had read a review like this prior to going because I probably would have gone somewhere else, and much smaller. The psychiatrist... I saw her for about 2 months. She listened to my problems but was so quick to put me on medication. I personally do not like that, especially when I am totally apprehensive to take medication to begin with (which I told her). I ended having terrible side effects from the medication. Cymbalta - I was put on this medication for anxiety and depression. This made my heart rate go crazy, I had zero appetite, I felt like I had no personality whatsoever, and I would go from complete highs to complete lows. It was not good. When I addressed them with her, she simply took my BP while in the office, said I was fine, and said to continue with the medication. She then told me if it was that bad, just stop taking it because I had not been on the medication that long so it should not have any side effects coming off of it. Well she was wrong. I stopped cold turkey and I literally became suicidal. In addition to that, I would be in the middle of talking to someone and would completely forget where I was, what I was talking about, and in a couple situations who I was talking to. It was very scary! When that happened I went back on the medication and then did my own research. Come to find out, this medication CANNOT be stopped cold turkey! You literally have to open up the pill and take one bead out each day until you get down to the last bead. (It took almost 3 months to whine myself off!) So if you're Dr ever prescribes Cymbalta to you, make sure you really need it. And if you do, make sure you are fully aware of the side effects, and that your Dr will listen and address any concerns you have. After this experience I did not return to her. The therapist... She was alright. We did talk, a lot. But the first 15 minutes of session she would spend that time "shooting the shit" and often times she would talk about things pertaining to herself. I am sorry, but when I am paying $75 a co-pay, I am not coming to socialize. If that's the case, then the session should go 15 overtime to account for the 15 minutes of BS. I think if she avoided this, I may have had a better experience. But unfortunately because of this, I always ended up leaving more annoyed than helped. After about 2 months I stopped going to her as well. So to sum it up.... Depending on your needs, do your research. Read reviews. Go to someone who has RAVING reviews. I personally just did not like the practice and as I mentioned, I just felt like a number. I hope if you do go here, you get a much better experience than myself! Part of being a counselor is to make the client feel like you empathize with their problems, and I did not get this feeling here!

Dr Ann is compassionate and a very highly qualified doctor who listens and helps you through…read morereasoning and resolving any of your personal issues.Her problem solving strategies are incredibly helpful. Her additional staff assistant immediately brings warmth and comfort while multi-tasking appointments. They are a spectacular team.

She is kind and professional. I've been to other psychiatrists and she is great. She is warm and…read moreunderstanding and is a great listener. Pays close attention to details and remembers things I talk about. Excellent doctor.

His field does not require customer service skills, so for those who thinks he's rude he's doing…read morehis job as a doctor; he's there to diagnose, and not to socialize. Of course, his office is probably the only one who accepts my insurance; however, I feel comfortable telling him everything and he does what he feels is needed- I trust his judgement. He is strictly prescription, but he won't give up until he is able to help you. I've personally never had a bad experience with his method, so for those of you who are sensitive do your research first before you make an appointment and waste your money on a 'bad experience'. Just keep in mind that you're there to helped.

Dr. Puszkarski is by far the rudest doctor I've ever had the displeasure of visiting. On the fist…read morevisit he made it clear he just prescribes the medicine, takes the money, then pushes you out of the door. Then I called three days straight to inquire about a refill and no one would answer so I left a voice message. Finally on a Saturday I called again and the receptionist put me through to him. He was so condescending and rude to me. As I asked him a question he answered rudely then hung up. I called back to finish my statement (and apparently to continue listening to his attitude) and he yelled at me that he was with a patient and didn't have time for this. The conversation I had with him was all of one minute and I would have been fine being told to call back. At this point, I decided to speak with him in the same rude tone I was enduring and told him I would be finding a new doctor. He then yelled at me that that was fine and he wasn't going to refill the prescription. Seems like a doctor can't just not refill out of anger, but I'm sure not about to wait around and find out. I'm contacting the medical board and I hope you learn from my experience and find you a good doctor. Don't go here. It's not worth it on any level.

This review is long overdue! Michael Vernon has been my therapist for about 8 years now…read more At the beginning of my search for a new therapist it was so important to me to find one that I not only connected with, but one that is Buddhist and practices mindfulness. Michael is both. This is something rare to find that I've searched high and low for and I'm so thankful to have found Michael. Over the years I've suffered from anxiety, depression, family problems, relationship hardships, type 1 diabetes, and struggles with everyday life and life purpose. Michael has helped me get through all of these things! When I moved to LA for a few years I knew I wasn't going to be able to still keep my biweekly sessions with Michael and I was nervous I wouldn't be able to find another therapist like him and I didn't! Every time I would come home to visit I would try to squeeze in an appointment with him. I have now moved back to Chicago and am happy to be able to schedule sessions almost every week! He accepts most insurance and his offices are beautiful and very comfortable. You can schedule appointments online and pay through the online portal which makes booking session really easy. I'm so thankful for everything Michael has done for me! I would not be where I am today without him.

Annette Iskra doesn't work here anymore but DO NOT trust her! She is not HIPAA compliant and will…read morework against your favor if you are in the process of applying for disability. She revealed part of a personal conversation that put me in a bad light with SSDI officers and ghosted when I tried to get in touch with her about it. She is disgusting and should have her license revoked.