Ashley has changed my life. I was very skeptical at first about therapy, yoga and the concept that…read moreanyone could really help me. But, Ashley did. She taught me self love, acceptance, coping mechanisms, self care, and natural/ holistic remedies. She is extremely empathetic, calm and knowledgable. I highly recommend her as a talk therapist and as a yoga therapist. She is also is well connected with referals to additonal resources. If you want to live your best life, contact Ashley.

I had a transformational session with Ashley when she led me through the Spiritual Response Therapy…read moreSession. Ashley was able to recognize many blocks that my body and mind have been stifled with over the years and work to massage out those negative parts of people and experiences that have been negatively weighting me down. Ashley worked to clear those negative events, experiences and feelings to open up new and healthier ways to feel grounded and have joy. I feel more whole now and connected to the happiness that I am supposed to know and live. Thanks!

I just had the weirdest experience ever…read more.. I had seen Dr. Ashley a couple of years ago twice, as my mother was a patient and recommended her. She prescribed me an anti-depressant. I couldn't afford to continue treatment, because the sessions were expensive without insurance. I have amazing insurance now, so I thought I'd give Dr Ashley another try. She recommended we meet every week. Then, I was on vacation, then she was on vacation. I was preparing to meet with her after not having seen her in ~4 weeks. I received a call from her assistant(?) asking we reschedule, without an explanation. Ok, fine. She followed up a couple of days later and suggested a date to meet. Here's where it got weird... I took the day off to go to a dr checkup and planned to meet her during lunch. I left my house an hour early, enough time to travel to the Loop and arrive on time (Dr Ashley mentioned she appreciated my punctuality). I arrived EXACTLY on time, 12:30pm as we agreed. I knock, loudly, per usual. I waited outside in the hall... I tried knocking again. I heard her talking inside her apartment, but I could not determine whether she was on the phone or not. Then I started doubting myself; did I mistake the time and/or date of our appointment? When I knocked that second time, I heard her speak loudly, as if she had heard my knock and wanted me to know she was with someone. I was standing in the hallway, looking like a fool, knocking on a door with her dr name plate. Her neighbor walked past me, and I just felt embarrassed. I just felt so strange after that experience. She made me second-guess myself. I went to Starbucks to hang out, thinking she may call me if she had been with someone and I was interrupting their session. I received her call 30min later, around 1pm, asking where I was. What??? I had knocked... Twice! I heard her talking! She sounded defensive, as she would have heard me if I had knocked. Ok, fine, it's a misunderstanding. I shook it off and trotted back to her office. Of course, not without having to pass the doorman for the 3rd time and running into her neighbor again! I knocked unnecessarily loudly when I retuned, and we briefly discussed the misunderstanding. She still try to convince herself I never knocked. I told her it sounded as if she were with someone, or on the phone. FINALLY she admitted she had been on the phone (why would you answer the phone when you're expecting your patient?), but still tried to convince me she heard a knocking ~12:40 and look out her door, but no one was there. I thought I could disregard this whoooole experience as a misunderstanding. She had always been friendly and trustworthy prior to this meeting. Then, another misunderstanding occurred. She was unavailable to see me until 3 weeks after our meeting, so we agreed on a date (which I had always promptly keyed into my calendar. Since I had to travel 15min during my lunch break to visit her, my schedule was tight and I needed to be very organized and careful about planning our meetings). I received a strange call the next week from her- when I listened to the voicemail, she claimed I must have missed her session, because she was waiting for me earlier. Ok, she is an older lady, and I understand she could have made a mistake (we're human). Plus, she hand-wrote her appointments (so who was her assistant who called me to reschedule the one time?), and I kept meticulous notes of my appointments on my iPhone. I prompted returned her call, and reminded her that we agreed on the week after. I could only assume she flipped the page, saw my name on the date I claimed our appointment was set, and apologized to me. It was her mistake. That's ok! See you at our next appointment! (I'm a patient person I guess...) My work week was very hectic, and I made the first mistake in our "business relationship." I completely forgot about our appointment! Oh. My. God. How embarrassing! I realized this on Thursday, the day after we were scheduled to meet. AS SOON AS I REALIZED I MISSED OUR APPT, I CALLED HER. I left her a message, actually profusely apologizing for missing. I asked her to return my call so we can reschedule. It was my first mistake, and I had a good track record, right? WRONG! I came home the next day after I called her to a hand-written note in my mailbox. She wrote it the day I missed the appointment, which is the day before I called her. How embarrassing that I called and profusely apologized, but she had made up her mind about me: In essence, she began by mentioning her appt mixups, but not as her mistake. She, of course, called me out on my mistake. She thought I didn't come because I no longer needed her services. I, more than ever, depended on talking to someone, and she obviously did not care about me as a patient to think of me so low as to not call and explain my absence. "I think we should call ourselves done for now." I would have never thought I would experience such a traumatic experience!!!

I suffer from General Anxiety Disorder, PTSD and a side of Mania…read more For five years, my general practitioner tried text book combinations of drugs to no avail. She was really only able to identify the anxiety. She then recommended that I find a specialist. I have a PPO and am all about convenience, so I came to Yelp and started dialing psychiatrists near 60601. After three of four calls, I started to realize that everyone was fully-booked. However, there was one last name on the list. I dialed the number and closed my eyes. Luckily, a calm voice answered. I asked if she was accepting patients and she said verbatim "Well, that depends." We hit it off immediately because my ailments were her specialty (at least I assume so because she freaking nailed it). We met one to two times a week for psychotherapy and pharmaceutical adjustments in her inviting, charming office which feels more like a living room with a view. The sessions were FAR from what you see in the movies. She listens. She laughs. She tells you an appropriate amount of relevant personal anecdotes to remind you that you're not alone in this crazy world. And then she'll slip in the occasion "A-Ha" moment that'll render you stunned for the rest of the week. I was a Vice President, Trader, Lead Singer and President of a prestigious trading organization. Dr. Ashley worked seamlessly with any group that needed information about my case to ensure I had proper time to heal. I was truly amazed that she was able to affect me so profoundly in one-hour visits. This woman saved my life. Heart disease runs rampant in my family, even if proper health precautions are taken. If Dr. Ashley hadn't eliminated my issues I may very well be the richest man in the graveyard. She calls it like she sees it, cares deeply about her patients, makes extra time for the when needed and even was the perfect sounding post for career advise . I left every session as if a weight was lifted off my shoulders. It was liberating. I hope this was helpful and humbly wish you the same success.

Working at Spoken Balance is truly an amazing experience. There is a very supportive environment…read moreand David provides exceptional clinical supervision while also allowing me to grow both personally and professionally. I appreciate the emphasis on upholding ethics, while also encouraging different trainings to provide the best possible care to my clients. It's a privilege to be part of a team that values continuous learning and prioritizes the well-being of both clients and therapists.

After seeking help for depression following my divorce, my trauma symptoms were diagnosed as…read morebipolar disorder. I spent the next 25 years medicated, confused, and increasingly isolated. I lost years of my life and much of the optimism and joy I once had. I am finally getting help that better fits what I believe was the real problem, but I can never recover the decades that were lost. While my former therapist has moved on with her career, I am still living with the consequences of those years. That is a devastating reality, and I would want anyone considering treatment to know my experience.

Like most guys I was afraid to go a psychologist for marriage counseling. I was afraid of what I…read morewould find in side myself or how the Psychologist would only take my wife's side and belittle me. Dr Z listened, asked questions, gave me candy (ok that always works to improve my mood) and did'nt say anything negative to me that wasn't true and offered advice and how I could realistically change. I can't say enough good stuff about Dr Zamick. She has helped me and my wife with marriage counseling, business counseling, gotten me through the hardest times of my adult life and probably saved my life getting me through addiction issues with prescription meds after a spinal surgery. She has been patient, kind and hard as nails when it was needed. Dr Zamick's office in old town is very relaxing, smells nice and is very clean. She deals with most major counseling issues and has worked with my weird hours for my business. My wife Cherish and I both see her together and seperately and we advise our friends to come see her as well. I didn't know what to expect when I was looking for a Pisces, female, empathic, Jewish Psychologist (yeah I know I'm picky) but I got a great counselor!! 5 Stars!!

I had the privilege of working with Marie for a meaningful period of my mental health journey, and…read moreI can confidently say that she is an exceptional therapist. If you're even considering working with her. Please do. I came to Marie to work on issues related to attachment, and not only did I feel heard in ways I never had with previous therapists, but I was actually excited to attend the upcoming sessions. Her presence is incredibly gentle and supportive, but what truly sets her apart is the depth of knowledge and insight she brings into every conversation. She doesn't just help you identify what's happening, she helps you understand why and how it all connects. Thanks to her, I feel like a completely different person. My self-confidence has grown tremendously, and my relationships are far healthier and more secure. Marie is deeply intuitive, adaptable, and compassionate. She meets you exactly where you are and walks beside you without judgment. No matter your background or concern, I truly believe anyone could benefit from working with Marie. That said, I also encourage you to look into her specific areas of specialty, she brings a lot of depth to those spaces as well.

We've been looking for a therapist that my son feels comfortable with, and finally we found our…read moreforever therapist! Jennifer is the perfect combination of cheerful, warmth, supportive, caring, and easy to talk to which is why my son actually loves going to therapy now. She goes the extra mile to make sure that he is getting the support that he needs.

We love Marvelous Minds! From the moment you walk in the reception area it is warm and inviting…read more Dr. Larson is fabulous and puts together a friendly, professional and helpful group of clinicians.

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.

Nearly a week from being ghosted I received a half ass apology email basically blaming me for the…read moreappointment being cancelled and not informing me. I wish I could leave less than a one star review. Do not make an appointment with this business if you truly need assistance with your mental health. The lack of professionalism is astounding.

I think it's absolutely ridiculous you can charge someone 700 dollars without notifying them I had…read moreto figure out why such a large sum of money was missing from my account, if you your looking for therapy take your business somewhere else, horrible business practices. A call, a text, a email notification would have been appreciated I would have gladly just not done an appointment then be down a ridiculous amount of money.

Dr. Karin Madsen is an amazing psycologist and has been the perfect fit for our family. We have…read moredone both individual therapy for our child, as well as family therapy. I cannot expressed how much she has helped our family during very difficult times. She is warm and compassionate and really dives deep into family dynamics. She has the right balance between listening and and being compassionate but also holds all of us accountable. She is solution driven and provides support and strategies. I cannot say enough good things about our experience. I highly reccommend her.