I absolutely love Astute Counseling & Wellness Services! From the first time I came in, I felt so…read morewelcomed and comfortable. The atmosphere is beautiful, peaceful, and inviting, and you can really tell that a lot of thought and care went into creating the space. Everyone I've interacted with has been kind, professional, and genuinely caring. I never feel rushed or like I'm just another person coming through the door. There's a level of warmth and attention here that really stands out. I also really appreciate that Astute offers so much more than traditional counseling. Having different wellness services available in one place makes it so much easier to prioritize yourself and your overall well-being. Whether you're looking for support, trying to take better care of yourself, or simply need a space where you can breathe, reset, and focus on YOU, I definitely recommend Astute. It's honestly such a beautiful addition to the community, and I'm so glad I found them. If you've been thinking about checking them out, take this as your sign! 10/10 experience and absolutely deserving of 5 stars!

I am a regular Classpass user and cannot recommend this place enough. I've taken so many of their…read moreyoga variations, and every instructor is a joy to work with. They explain movements clearly, offer helpful modifications, and create an environment where everyone feels welcome. The studio is always clean and well-organized, and they go above and beyond by providing and setting up mats and props, which makes every class feel easy and stress-free. The overall vibe here is just unmatched. The yoga recovery candlelight classes, in particular, feel like a true reset. I leave those sessions feeling calm, centered, and relaxed for the rest of the evening. Astute offers something genuinely special, and I would confidently recommend it 5 out of 5. You can generally park right out front with city parking. So you never have to worry about circling the block and worrying about being late.

Miss Vanessa has been amazing for me!She has actively been a part of my growth as a husband, father…read moreand a person

My wife and I went in for couple's counseling and worked with Vanessa for the last 6+ months. She…read morewas a fantastic therapist to talk to about our relationship issues. She was very attentive in every one of our sessions asking about who we are, where we came from, or why we think certain ways so that she could fully understand our personas. Her diligence in her work and asking the right questions to pry into our feelings/thoughts were just what we needed to get our issues out into the air. I feel a much stronger connection with my partner after these sessions and truly appreciate the hard work Venessa put in. I feel like I'm in a much better mental/emotional place for myself and my spouse to handle any current or new issues that we'll face together.

We connected with Vanessa Ford immediately from our first couples counseling session. We came to…read moresee her at the worst stage of our 13 year relationship on the verge of a break up. We were offered a safe place for guidance without judgment. She was compassionate and genuinely invested in helping our relationship find a new path. She provided a new perspective which we truly needed when not seeing eye to eye in the past. She was open minded in her approach and was exactly what we needed. We grew with every session and became stronger as a coupe as well as individuals. She was recommended to us years ago but only recently started to use her services. We wish we had started our sessions sooner. I highly recommend Vanessa.

I really appreciated Vanessa's hands-on approach and felt like I was able to make tangible progress…read moremuch faster with her as my therapist than I have in the past.

I won't go into detail about my life and why I need therapy, but my therapist, Denise, has been a…read morelifesaver. I highly recommend Denise, and this practice overall. If you love dogs, Denise brings her dog to every appointment. Denise's dog is well behaved and his calming nature helps me a ton. Therapy dogs are no joke! They do help people a ton. Their new location provides a ton of free street and neighborhood parking. If you don't have a car, they're right next to a bus stop on Armitage, so convenience is still there. This practice really cares about their clients on all levels (ex. mental, financial, emotional, and etc), so don't be afraid to try this practice. Plus, they have been really flexible with scheduling, which is a characteristic that other practices don't have (Trust me, I've checked).

Been going to Balanced Life Counseling for about a 1.5 years and the person I'm seeing has been…read moreinstrumental in my recovery. The person is AMAZING. This person has helped mend my past, present and has been preparing me for my future. If it wasn't for this person, only God knows where I would be today

I worked with Jana for two years during my time in Chicago. She was such a source of light,…read morestrength, and stability during an otherwise challenging time in my life (and many others). I began working with her on the heels of a difficult break up, and she patiently helped me to find a path forward and regain my power. Within a couple months of our first session, the global pandemic hit and we moved from in person to video therapy -- the transition was seamless. I was single and living alone during that time, and Jana's empathy and support were a life line for me. She is kind, compassionate, and really takes the time to see and understand the full person. I still refer back to conversations we had and resources she gave me to navigate new challenges that I encounter in life. I am healthier today because of my time with Jana. When I started to consider a move away from the Chicago area, a major con on my list was that I could no longer work with Jana. I will be forever grateful to her for her time and heart. If you have the chance to work with her, cherish every moment. She's one of the best out there!

Jana was my second therapist in my young adult life. I worked with her for 4 years. I started with…read moreher when she was a student and followed her to every site of her externship. I stayed on with her when she graduated and was a hired as a clinician and saw her continuously until I moved out of the Chicagoland are. I wish I was still in Chicago because I would likely be seeing her to this day. She is kind, compassionate, understanding. She is a skilled therapist and I'm sure a great mentor to her colleagues. I am of a minority background of both race and religion and a lot of my struggles with anxiety were rooted in this. She really took her time to understand the nuances of my experiences, their social impact, and their impact on mental health. I have worked with about 10 therapists in my adult life and Jana is easily in the top 3 of my favorite and most skilled therapists to work with. If you are working with her--cherish your time together! If you are thinking of working with her--please take my recommendation in doing so. I have nothing but love and respect for Jana!

After more than fifty therapy sessions with my wife and Michael I can say that I am truly a happier…read moreperson than I could have ever imagined I would be before I came to see him for the first time. I now look at my life a lot differently after talking with him so many times. I am sad he moved away, but I am happy for him, and I am so glad I put in many hours of hard work with Michael. One of the things that sticks with me from our sessions is his gentle prodding to get me to understand and describe how I physically feel when talking about upsetting or uplifting emotional feelings. Where do I feel it? How does it feel. The words "bad" or "good" just weren't descriptive enough, and he encouraged me to more fully process my feelings. I really enjoyed this new take on therapy and it worked well for me in understanding my own feelings and telling others how I feel. This approach greatly improved my ability to communicate with people that are important to me. The tools I gained while working with him are priceless. It wasn't always easy, but I learned the most during the hard times. He was forever willing to give me and my wife another chance to connect emotionally and encouraged us to slow down and be open for each other. He is a talented therapist, and I have a feeling he helped a lot of other couples connect and communicate better than they ever had before.

I started seeing Michael Glavin as a referral. I wanted to work with a man after working with an…read moreamazing person in the same field. From the first time we met, I felt very comfortable with Michael. Being newer to his profession, I was a little hesitant but my fears were unfounded and I would recommend him to anyone who really needs to slow down, and someone who is ready to get into some deeper work. Michael Glavin is a true resource. It's unfortunate that he is moving, and I wish him all the best. Anyone who's looking for a very centered, caring person, would be very comfortable with his skill set. I can't imagine how much more effective he will be as be develops his practice. Sincerely, RL

A warm and welcoming lobby has a peaceful vibe. Jeff, the office manager, is very laid-back and…read moreaccommodating. He is always there, so you aren't dealing with different people all the time, which is nice. Besides the usual array of services, the also puffer brain nuerofeedback, which retrains the brain to function more efficiently. A friend has been doing this at their office and has seen very positive results. I look forward to trying it. Dr. Robin is even-keel and easy to talk to. Nick, one of their therapists, is one of the best I've encountered. The office is in the heart of Lincoln Park. You may have to park a few blocks away, but it's worth the walk to get your life on track!

Dr. Robin was extremely professional and patient with me. I felt like he really listened and truly…read morecared about helping me.

I have the privilege of being in a professional consultation group with Amanda. She is incredibly…read morekind, compassionate and knowledgeable. After having just one conversation with her, you will be aware of how much she loves hearing people's stories and is passionate about understanding where each individual is coming from. She is especially experienced with new parents, couples and individuals experiencing loss and grief. I highly recommend Amanda's practice and refer clients to her enthusiastically.

I found Amanda through yelp, and I am hoping that this review helps you find her, too, because she…read moreis amazing! I have been seeing Amanda for a few months now for grief counseling, since I moved to the area, and she is such a bright spot in my week! She is so kind, caring, and compassionate, and so down to earth and fun to be around. Her office is extremely cozy and it feels like you're sitting in your friend's living room talking one on one. She immediately puts you at ease. Amanda has given me lots of new ways to see things, and always remembers important details of your life. She is absolutely one of my favorite people in all of Chicago!

I am so grateful for Matt Smith Psychotherapy. Matt navigated my husband and I through the hardest…read moretime in our relationship. He was truly invested in helping us and in helping us find our paths.Knowing that he really cared made it so easy to trust him. Matt is very personable and makes it very easy to let our guards down. My husband and I ended up splitting up but we did it with love and communication. We are still very good friends and wonderful co parents. He had an amazing way of finding the good in both of us and asked the right questions to guide us through out this whole process. I don't think our situation would have worked out so well with out him. I can't thank you enough Matt!!

Love this guy! The best therapist and just a great human being. Helped me threw a tough family…read moresituation and a couple of unhealthy relationships. I'm a better person today because of Matt. Give him a call, you won't regret it.

I've known about Thresholds since I was in my teens I did…read moreovernight visits at some of their group homes in the Thresholds Young Adults Program Services (YAPS) I now live in their housing through CILA The staff is amazing, very compassionate Very well educated Very knowledgeable Very resourceful Very caring towards the residents They offer vocational counseling and job searching Case management And they always make sure they hire the best ones And seem to pair residents with the absolute best possible fit They introduce new workers to us before hand That helps make the situation comfortable for everyone At least for me it does I could honestly not ask to be part of a better agency If not for Thresholds I don't know where I would have been without them Ever since I got into their housing I have felt blessed They are very supportive in every way And I honestly would refer anyone who is in need of services to Thresholds first Thresholds has always been a blessing to me

it's been good. The staff is friendly and helpful. They take me shopping and to medical…read moreappointments.