I have been on a wait list for Victim Services and Trauma counselling for 13 MONTHS with Family…read moreServices of the North Shore. My ex-boyfriend violently assaulted me on several occasions and verbally, mentally, and emotionally abused me for four years. I have a package near completion to give to the VPD, but am utterly traumatized by the abuse I suffered. And now I have suffered a relapse of Fibromyalgia from a lack of emotional support. My health is a mess because I have waited so long. They do not offer the services that they say they do! I am devastated. I feel as though I have been victimized again, by Family Services of the North Shore. Clearly, my wellbeing is unimportant to them. Meanwhile, my ex-boyfriend, a psychopath is likely scouting out new victims to abuse and con. He abused and assaulted almost all of his exes. He needs to be held accountable and I need to recover. THIRTEEN MONTHS OF WAITING for help is unacceptable!

after our therapist left us with any warning or transition, the office acted as if we could…read morecontinue with a different therapist without impact. They shared that they do not have a policy for therapists leaving the practice. I would not trust them with the care of anyone in my family because they seem to think that the relationship built with the therapist is not important.

I feel blessed to have met Mari based on a random Google search. Working through an incredibly…read morechallenging ex relationship, Mari has provided me with a calm in my storm. She is kind, genuine, empathetic and sincere. What I enjoy about our time together is that she shares stories to provide examples to prove points so it feels more like an uplifting conversation than an appointment with a therapist. I always leave with a takeaway or two that carries me through the week. I feel like I've known her for longer than a few months and she is flexible with my changing schedule. Thank you, Mari, for being you.

There are a lot of places in the world to go to escape a whole lot of things. There are also places…read moreto seek when, the world might be heavy, and maybe you are really strong but 10x your weight is better left to be carried by the ants. Dr. Mari is one of the most focused and caring individuals you are going to meet. This woman practices the very wellness you seek. Trust me, you are seeking. Keep reading. Her approach is welcoming with a gentle enthusiasm. She demonstrates so many modalities in her time with you, a better understanding of yourself is waiting. Probably has been for most of your life. The world is full of trauma. This practice is not full of magicians, it is built on hard work and professional human beings working to make life better. For everyone. My life is certainly better because of my willingness to invest in me. I'm so grateful I found Dr. Mari. You will be too. Call now. Why are you still reading this?

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!

It is with my deepest regret that I am having to write this review. Today I showed up for my…read morevirtual appointment with Dr. Morag Sutherland, who I think must have been having a very bad day. When she arrived she asked me what I wanted to talk about and I didn't have anything on my mind because to be honest things have been going really well lately. She then grew frustrated and said I was wasting her time because I couldn't think of anything that bothered me this week. She said I could have told her yesterday that I didn't have anything to say. I informed her that would have been something I used to do, but since I am trying to actively change and do things different I thought I should keep it. She said she could have used the time for someone else, and asked me what I thought would happen today. I said I wasn't sure but thought she might ask questions or something else. She then said she thought she should charge me $100 no show fee because I didn't have anything to say. That's insane as I showed up to the appointment!!! She grew incredibly frustrated and unprofessional and said she no longer would work with me. I am totally fine with that as her true colors were shown to me today. I felt horribly betrayed and she is now the only stress I was having.

Wish I could give 6 stars!! I met Dr. Ilona Csapo today and I must say she is by far the nicest,…read moreand MOST importantly, "down to earth" doctor I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. There is always anxiety when starting with a new doctor to handle medication management, but I was quickly put to ease. She tells it how it is. Most doctors just ask you about your symptoms, Dr. Csapo takes the time to get to know you first. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! And I am excited to continue to work with her! Also the dogs are wonderful!!!!!!!!

Dr. Paterno is a fabulous therapist who is very good at making your issues concrete, learn how to…read moredeal with them or rethink how you think or react. Not happy with Erin P. and her billing practices. I understand wanting a 48 hours notice, but when you have 2 out of 3 kids sick it is not doable. I had to cancel 3 appts on a Saturday because 2 kids were sick. She is charging me $75 for each of the kids that were sick and the full appointment fee for the child who was not sick. There is no way I could have brought the 3rd child in and leave the other 2 home. It would have been reckless, negligent and illegal. I have 2, 6 year olds and an 8 year old. She told me if the appointments were earlier in the week and we could reschedule that she would not have charged me, but since it was late in the week and could not reschedule that I was being charged out of pocket. I cannot plan when my children are sick.

Dr. Paterno is an exceptional therapist. He has been a great resource for me personally and I…read moreappreciate his willingness to share his own personal experiences as a husband and father -- it brings a level of humanness to his approach as a therapist. I have additionally entrusted the care of my three children to him, all who have been helped in some way. I am grateful for his practice and would unequivocally recommend him to anyone seeking a therapist.

Andrea is one of the most caring people you'll meet! she will take the time to make everyone feel…read moreheard and listened to, even if you just met her 5 minutes ago. Andrea cares about her friends and family like no other. so lucky to have her in my life!

From the owner: Bellosa Counseling, LLC is a private practice located in Park Ridge, IL. We offer professional…read morecounseling services to individuals, couples, families and groups. Our team of compassionate therapists have advanced training and experience in the field of counseling and mental health. We help people with physical, emotional and mental health issues by showing them how to gain insight into themselves, improve their sense of well-being, alleviate feelings of distress and provide a framework for best possible opportunities for change.

Couldn't agree more about therapy being great but the office being very unpleasant. Here is the…read morecompletely snarky, insensitive, condescending and unnecessary response I got from the office after I admittedly missed an appointment and made an honest mistake after a long day at work. I understand there is a policy in place and that's fine, but I decided to cancel my remaining appointments. They asked me what the reasoning was and this is what they replied back with. Not exactly a sensitive way to speak to anyone with mental illness, or in general: "Hi Ms Katie. I'm so sorry to hear this. Every doctors office has a no show policy and I understand we all forget sometimes and this is why we offer options to reschedule. By not respecting our policy you're telling me it's okay for Heaven to wait around while she too has a budget she lives on. I do apologize that this is not making any sense to you and I apologize we can't meet your needs. We wish you the best and truly hope you find someone who doesn't have a no show policy. I again apologize for the inconvenience and frustration that this has caused you. We wish you the best luck."

This therapy practice is far from being well-organized. Not only is it disorganized, but it also…read moreseems that they don't communicate effectively with each other or their clients. For example, it took days for someone to conduct an intake interview, and the person assigned to administer my intake questionnaire failed to show up for our meeting. When I brought this to their attention, I had to make a last-minute appointment through the phone which is rather hypocritical given their attendance policy. After the intake, it took them a couple of days to assign me a therapist, which is acceptable. However, the problem persisted when the assigned therapist failed to respond to my emails regarding availability. When I emailed them again to inquire about my schedule, they never bothered to respond. This behavior is unacceptable and unprofessional, and it is frustrating for people who are already hesitant to seek therapy.

I started seeing Mrs Powers few months ago she has always been very understanding , kind and took…read morethe time to talk to me regarding my issues and concerns . She listens to me and always gets back to me when I need to talk to her . She is very professional and caring ! I'm glad that I found someone like her and I would highly recommend her !

From the owner: We specialize in medicine management and limited counseling during the appointments. We see…read morechildren, adolescents, and adults.

Daughter went there -and I paid with MY HSA Card THIS PLACE…read moreIS ALL ABOUT THE MONEY...48 hour cancel notice buy called ahead and if someond would of answered the phone but NO They said too bad so sad you missed it by an hour and a hald and I;m going to disconnect the call now ...... Horrible one of the worst...just try to get someone on the phone a living breathing person and the endless guitar music goes on and on and on for an hour Cancellation policy is ridiculaous. I'm writing the State a complaint to The ATTY General.

I was overcharged again and again and again. There were multiple surprise charges that caused me to…read morelose grocery money for a week. It's definitely not for people who have a tight budget.

Claire is an highly intuitive and amazing Reiki Master! I recieved all my Reiki attunements from…read moreClaire in 2006 and 2007. Ever since, she has become my greatest confidant! She brings so much love and compassion into her teachings, great insight, and truth. She is full of clarity, and knows how to bring the truth of a matter to light in a gentle and kind way. She truly is a master teacher in her own rite. I highly recommend Claire to everyone who wants to learn Reiki, and to anyone who is looking for spiritual guidance. Thank you Claire!!!

From the owner: Individual, couples, relationship, and family therapy; addictions counseling; spiritual counseling;…read moresuccess coaching; usui and karuna reiki energy healing, classes and attunements; and personal growth course facilitation.