At the start of 2008, I was having some trouble. Well, to be honest, most of my soon to be 30 years…read moreI was having trouble. My mom often told me that I was an angry child, as I grew up I knew I had something going on in my head. I knew I had some issues to deal with but needed help. A friend suggested to me to use Jenny. She felt that her and I would get along and she would help me get to the root of my issues. After our initial session we had a clear path and I knew I had to and wanted to get this on and over with, no more of this shadow hanging around me. Was it easy? No, it really sucked, however she helped me understand, things and used this whole technique of EMRD, ( two separate paddles you hold that help you mimic REM sleep which is when you process information and feelings during sleep). I actually had a memory of when I was a 3 week old baby, (this is not normal, my earliest memory before had been at 6 months, I'm weird. I know). She helped me get to the root of my issues. When I hit that memory, I got it and I fully understood. The weight I had been carrying for decades lifted. It was magical and I could really smile, not kinda or fake it, I could smile from my soul. It was the change I had been waiting for and finally reached. For that, I can never thank her enough. Do I think she will work for everyone? No, but if you are ready to deal with your problems and want some help, I would recommend her in a heart beat.

I've often said that finding a shrink that's a good fit is harder than finding a spouse. I think…read moreit's important to note up front that my experience with Jenny is not necessarily indicative of an experience someone else would have. Sometimes it's just not a good fit between two people, and I think that was the case here. After going through some pretty major things last year, I sought out professional help but I didn't have any luck in finding someone who was a good fit, so I just kind of gave up and decided to ignore my problems... Yeah, that didn't really work out and I don't recommend it. When I finally admitted that I needed to deal with things and reached out for help, a friend recommended Jenny to me. That friend had success with her and seemed to think it would be a good fit. Since I trust this friend's opinion and advice, I gave Jenny a call. It took 3 phone calls and my friend calling her on my behalf before she called me back. It was very frustrating, because for most people I think that taking that first step and admitting you need help is very scary, and when your calls are not returned it can be discouraging. When we finally spoke she said she had returned my call and left a message for me, but I never had any missed calls or voicemails from her so it struck me as odd. That should have been a red flag, but again... I trusted my friend's recommendation and moved forward. At my first appointment, Jenny explained how everything worked with EMDR and started taking a history on me. There were things I knew I needed to work on, so we covered those and some other things that came up. I felt at ease with her, so I decided to give it a whirl. One drawback was that this office doesn't deal with insurance companies directly - you pay out of pocket and then submit for reimbursement. Since my insurance isn't the greatest, I have no out of network coverage so I would not be getting reimbursed for any of this. But, I rationalized it in my head and thought that the investment in me and my mental health would be worth it. I truly believed that. Over the course of the next few sessions I didn't feel that EMDR was working for me and I would be better served with talk therapy. That, and while the location of this office is convenient, it's pretty hard to be in a room trying to focus during EMDR and you have the Michigan Ave. traffic and sirens going on outside and the phones of the company next door ringing so loud you can hear them through the wall. It wasn't the best environment. I also felt that after a few sessions I should have noted some progress, but I didn't feel like we had moved forward. In her defense, she did say that we would start off slow, but time is money, and I had neither to spare (which we discussed during the first session) while I spun my wheels week after week. I had every intention of discussing this with her to see how to move forward. But... Two weeks ago I needed to shuffle around my schedule so I called and left a message to reschedule an appointment we had set up. Two days later, I hadn't heard back. I called again. I finally got a call back, and she admitted the voicemail system they used was "archaic." That wasn't comforting - this is a mental health office, and while none of my needs are urgent, what would happen if someone else's were and the messages weren't getting through? We rescheduled, but as the time passed and I knew the discussion I was going to have with her I was uncertain as to whether or not I wanted to waste our time (and my money) by going in, so I left a voicemail expressing my concerns about whether EMDR was working for me, whether or not I should come in, and if she could give me a referral for someone who did talk therapy as I still wanted to work on things. I asked to set up a time to talk on the phone about all of the above. Not only did I not receive a call back, but today I received a voicemail about 15 minutes after my scheduled appointment time asking where I was. Frustrated doesn't even begin to cover it. I called back and left yet another voicemail recapping the previous one I had left. At this point though, I haven't heard back and I don't think there's much more to discuss. While I admit that EMDR is not for me, I was initially willing to explore talk therapy with her if she was willing to do so, but after the continued phone fiasco I think I'm better off going elsewhere. I hate that it ended this way, but whether you're a mental health professional or a trapeze instructor, there are basic functions of any business that need to be done. Returning your client's phone calls in a timely fashion is pretty high up on that list. Back to square one I go...

I've been working with Lindsay since May 2020, and I honestly don't know where I'd be without her…read moreguidance. Before finding her, I'd worked with a few therapists but never felt I was truly making progress. At the time, I was in the middle of a major life and career transition, coping with grief, and ready to address deep-rooted issues. Lindsay was exactly what I needed. Her approach is warm, approachable, and deeply empathetic. I appreciate her extensive knowledge of how the brain works, as well as her understanding of societal and family dynamics, relationships, and cultural nuances. I needed someone who would both support and challenge me, and Lindsay struck that perfect balance. Her insight and encouragement have helped me move through old patterns, traumas, and emotional blocks I'd carried for years. Lindsay consistently provides a safe, nonjudgmental space where I can bring my full self and work through whatever comes up. I'm deeply grateful for the growth I've experienced with her support.

I have been working with Lindsay for over a year and I can honestly say that my life has improved…read moresince we started working together. She is greatly supportive in times of crisis and transition. Her style is thought provoking and genuine. I would recommend her to anyone that is looking for support. I feel safe being honest and vulnerable about things I wouldn't feel as confortable being around others.

My wife and I had done couples therapy previously but found that we didn't get much out of it. But…read moreafter another rough period, we resolved to give it a try again and went searching for someone in the local vicinity who had good reviews. And I - very fortuitously - happened to come across Hedy. And - six months later - our experience has been terrific. Hedy has a process and framework that she uses to analyze and probe our relationship and past history which has been extremely different from our prior experience that just seemed more of the standard therapy that we had become accustomed to. While I initially had a little trepidation about the 100-minute sessions, I've found that they're helpful to really delve into certain aspects of our relationship and respective histories that help to provide perspective. I'm someone who is typically pretty rigid and analytical, and she's helped me to see our relationship - and in particular my behavior within it - in an entirely different way. And it's been so eye-opening and refreshing to get this other perspective as I absolutely don't think I would've reached this stage on our own. Is my relationship repaired? No, it's only been six months, and we have a lot of healing to do. But Hedy has helped provide a lot of the building blocks for a healthier relationship. And I'm extremely thankful we found her as she's exactly what we needed to take steps forward and address some of the issues that we were having difficulty working through.

What a waste of my time. My neighbor Edith has been raving about her councilor man and has had…read moregreat experiences. She says to me hes dreamy and won't stop looking at her with his big blue eyes. My old timers kicked in when I walked in and I could not remember his name and couldn't figure out how to call Edith on my new phone my grandson set up for me. I ended up getting a very strange lady doctor. She kept trying to figure out why I was here and says that i dont listen good. Shes not friendly.Whenever I asked her if she is married, how many kids she has and where she lives, she wouldn't answer me questions. I offered her a Yes Way, Rose and she asked me to leave. Then I offered her a cigarette hoping she would get relax, but she wouldnt take it and walked me to the door. A very upsetting visit. Am I still upset, yes. Will I be back to find Edith's blue eyed guy, yes. I give Edith's councillor man 5 stars

We've been seeing Maggie for three years now for marriage counseling. She is proactive and…read moreempathetic, giving us skills to do the same for ourselves and for each other. We can communicate so much more effectively than three years ago and learned a number of tools that we could use in other settings as well. Fortunately our insurance, Blue Cross PPO, covers our sessions. A friend whose insurance didn't cover mental health paid $165 a session, which is quite hefty. I heard great things about other therapists in this practice as well, namely Joseph and Judith. Their approach is more laid back so if you want more accountability and suggestions, communicate that upfront. The office is located in the loop, accessible by a number of trains and buses. Sign in at the lobby and take the elevator up to the seventh floor. Turn right from the elevator and its the first door to your left. There's a nice little waiting area in the office with tea and water. Highly recommended for a mental health check!

I used to go to her for marriage counseling. She is horrible. She can't stay neutral and act as a…read moremediator. She just agrees with whatever is said does not call out the couples for their issues. There for no help

I had Kathy Stathos for approximately 5 years while I was in grade school. Kathy had an exceptional…read moretherapeutic approach within her professional setting and consistently addressed issues in therapy. However, with all greatness comes an down fall aspect as well. Kathy, did terminate me after a few years. I did try to reconnect with her and she was very unethical in her approach and verbally quoted to me "I never want to hear your voice ever again and don't ever call me and if I ever call she would call the local authorities on me" It was very barbaric and unethical and I didn't expect that kind of behavioral approach from her.

Fabulous and insightful. Doesn't sugar coat things. Has been a huge asset over the past year.read more

Paula has been an enormous help to me and my family over the years. She helped me become a better…read moreperson, parent, and more. I could not have gotten through my divorce without her. She held confidences over a period of more than 4 years, patiently helped me identify issues I was having that I was unprepared to deal with initially, but came to understand with time, and continues to help me become a better person for myself and for others. Because of my experiences with her practice, I cannot help but think the negative reviews listed either never actually had any session with her, or were fabricating their issues due to not being able to con her into seeing things their way. That can be very aggravating to people who are used to manipulating others easily. I highly recommend Paula and her counsel to anyone looking for help and a patient, but steady prodding to be a better human being.

Maureen's experience makes her an excellent coach. But it's her empathy and compassion that really…read moremake a difference. I always feel safe, supported and truly seen. She really "gets it". I walk away feeling like she has helped me shift i to a much better place.

I've been stuck in loop with therapy for years; what I needed was someone to guide me and teach me…read morethe tools I can use to heal and move forward from my traumas and bad habits. Maureen is truly professional while being supportive and genuinely compassionate in her coaching. With her help I feel more committed and grounded in my work towards healing and growing into the person I want to be.

Evelyn continues to be an amazing therapist to my husband and I. We first started going to her…read moreseparately for individual therapy for months before we began couples therapy. I really appreciated this dynamic because I feel that it gives her great insight about both of us, our past traumas and upbringing, and she's always been unbiased in our sessions. Evelyn is a spiritually grounded, kind, firm and affirming therapist who will make sure that you hold yourself accountable and do the things you said you would do. She helped me navigate through really tough situations pre-wedding and post that I will be forever grateful to her for. I love having Evelyn as a therapist and would highly recommend her. I actually have shared her with several people I know.