This place is so caring and wonderful. The help and guidance I received from Mandy the intake…read morecoordinator in choosing providers was outstanding. She listened to what I needed and made a recommendation. After we met with Dr. Pesanti I knew it was a perfect fit. He is so kind, patient and very thorough.

Only open 9-2 most days and they take an hour lunch break so they can only help during 9-12:30…read more Online portal is horrible and is the only option for patients to receive vital and urgent medical documents for chronic pain.

If disabled, stay clear of marriage counseling. Counselors do not listen or try to understand.read more

DO NOT SEE DR MALCOLM FOR PSYCHIATRY if you actually want help. My therapist here is amazing but…read morethe fact I vented about my doctor who is too lazy to send my scripts to the pharmacy 2 people in separate conversations asked if the doctors name was Malcom. I understand that it's not easy to get back on adhd medicine after not having insurance or a way to get it for years but guess what.. SO IS LIVING WITH MY DISABILITY.

I was able to do tele visits with one of the psychologists that were helpful to me in dealing with…read moreRare chronic illness Unfortunately when I returned for more counseling and support I was put with an intern as the original psychologist I worked with was unavailable. She ultimately was not equipped to help me. I found I felt worse after our sessions than beforehand. I was charged full price for an intern to "practice" on me. I had been recommendIn this group to fellow rare disease patients, but not after my latest experience.

If you are looking for a compassionate, non-judgmental and authentic psychologist, Dr. Lori Burda…read moreis for you. Within the first 5 minutes of speaking with her, I felt very comfortable. She listens and offers no pressure, great advice. I left our appointment feeling happy and having a positive outlook. I highly recommend her.

I've seen a fair number of therapists in my life, and I can honestly say that (for me), Julie is…read moreamong the best. This is a public forum, so i'm not going to get too personal but I will say a few things: She's trustworthy. She's intelligent. She makes me think. She helps put things into perspective. She engages my intellect. I have recommended her to multiple friends who have seen her as well and have said positive things.

This practice stinks. I have been trying to get a therapist with them for months. Issues that have…read morearised Everytime you call to schedule they don't schedule, they have to call you back to schedule. Annoying. I was connected with a therapist that I saw for 1 month. This therapist recommended a book that she didn't even read herself and she admitted it when I confronted her. How does someone recommended something they haven't read as a treatment for someone else. Waste of time. I called the receptionist and asked for a new therapist and said my reasons why and was told they will call back to schedule. Did not hear from them for a month until I called them back. I then went thru the process again, someone will call you back to schedule. Bear in mind I gave very accessible availability. Didn't hear back and called again. I then talked to a receptionist who wanted to go over my information. She then said "you are looking for treatment for a trauma diagnosis". I asked if that was stated on my file because I have never been to a doctor who diagnosed me with a condition. She then started to panic and said she misspoke and nothing is listed on my file. I then asked if she diagnosed me off the top of her head and she said she was thinking of someone else. I then asked for a manager. I have been speaking with the manager Tanya for the past week trying to schedule. She cannot find any availability and sent me outside of the practice which is booked as well. She then found me a therapist and I was relieved. Then the next day she called me and said I can't see her because my nephew is seeing this therapist. I asked for my nephews name and stated our last name is a common one. She said she can't disclose his name. I then asked well how do you know it's the same family. They said the therapist said so. How is that verification if there is no name. I said that is not acceptable and was told to find a new practice. They are the worst and the receptionist are clueless. Waste of time, money and resources. Go somewhere else if they have availability.

We had a similar situation with this company billing us incorrectly. We would have considered…read morecontinuing but they still have not refunded us. Be ware.

We've had such great luck here. Joey consistently offers wise guidance and brings the perspective…read moreof someone far beyond his years. We're so grateful for his thoughtful care and expertise in guiding our family to have better communication. "Growth isn't linear" Thank you Joey Even through job changes and insurance shuffling, the team has been incredibly gracious and committed to making sure our experience remains seamless and supportive. If I could give more stars I would.

I have gotten to know a mix of therapists at Smart Love over the past couple of years. It is a…read moremixed bag. Some are fantastic- Dr. Bill Pasola and Blaire Paulsen are AMAZING. I can't say enough wonderful things about Dr. Bill. He is kind, empathetic, and just a wonderful human being all around. He helps me put things into perspective when things can seem hopeless. Miss Blaire has been seeing my son for over a year and he really likes her. She is patient with him, has taught him coping skills and I trust her. However, there was one therapist who left the practice after 1-2 sessions with my son. That was a complete waste of time and we had to start all over again with a new therapist. I met with a therapist (prior to working with Dr. Bill) who was HORRIBLE. I believe that she was in training and should not have been paired with me since she did more damage than help me. After one session I refused to see her again. Smart Love as a whole depends on the individual therapist. Do your homework in advance and thoroughly vet the therapist. You cannot go wrong with Dr. Bill since he is my absolute favorite.

I agree with Nicolette. I recently had an appointment with Sarah Schwarting and found the…read moreexperience EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING. She appeared unprepared and unqualified, provided no constructive input, and offered no guidance when I asked for help with motivation--she literally said, "I don't know." Very awkward, and I did not know what to say, and we stood in a whole 2 minutes of silence! The session lacked any meaningful therapeutic conversation. Most of the questions she asked were irrelevant to my concerns (including whether my roommate had a girlfriend), and she offered no strategies, feedback, or support. Her nonverbal behavior also felt awkward and at times condescending. I would not recommend seeing this therapist, as the session felt unproductive and a waste of time.

!!!BEWARE!!! Sarah Schwarting is an EXTREMELYYYY UNQUALIFIED "therapist/counselor" (terms used VERY…read moreLOOSELY here). She yawns and rolls those old big saggy eyes around while "listening". She just stares at you with that long saggy droopy face, not responding to whatever you said. WHAT KIND OF THERAPIST GIVES YOU THE SILENT TREATMENT?????????????? She does not have the skills nor experience to be working with anyone in this capacity. SHE IS DEFINITELY NOWHERE NEAR A SAFE SPACE. She's very RUDE, CONDESCENDING and DISRESPECTFUL. I was very appalled by her behavior and attitude during our one "session". Be very leery about deciding to work with person like this, especially if you're not in the best space mentally/emotionally. 0/10 DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!

I went to Dr. Epstein for marriage counseling. She is better with men than women, but I would not…read morerecommend for marriage therapy. She is biased and condescending.

As a man, I found it really difficult to seek help with the relationships in my life. I'm busy and…read morethe last thing I wanted to do was take time out my busy schedule for this. That was how my old self thought. In the process of developing success in my business life, I left a trail of destruction in my romantic and personal life. I came to realize that us super achieving men are usually the ones who need help the most. And the least likely to admit we need help and seek it out. I tried therapy before and found it futile. Most therapists will tell you about all of the credentials they have and I still have no idea what most of it means. The result is I wasted a lot of time with therapists who used the same cookie cutter text book approach without any human element. In some cases, I felt like I had more life experience than the therapist did. It didn't help me and even worse, left me with a sour taste in my mouth about the entire process. It seemed like a lost cause to me. Lesson learned: a bunch of plaques on the wall have nothing to do with how effective a therapist is. At rock bottom, I decided to try Dr. Epstein. It was the genesis of a life changing relationship. I immediately felt unguarded around her. She also asked much different questions and would quickly know where to start digging into my life. In hindsight, that was key in helping me move forward quickly. Her vast life experience is amazing. She is like the Wikipedia of life. I was kind of blown away by how different of an experience working with her is. She is compassionate, deeply insightful and non-judgemental. I don't think she has ever used an acronym. I feel completely comfortable talking with her about anything. At times, I felt like she had a crystal ball into my life because she can quickly tell me what's going on with me and the people close to me. More importantly, she's compassionate at giving me tough love and helping me address the behaviors that hold me back. And bringing awareness to things that I don't see in my own life. I've had a long relationship with Dr. Epstein. In the beginning, we spent a lot of time working on the core things that held me back, which is pretty much so the adult child of an alcoholic laundry list. I was an uptight mess. She gently convinced me to try things that I never thought possible. Because of it, my personal life and business life fulfillment is exponentially higher. She helped me cultivate the positive behaviors in my life while letting go of the self limiting paradigms and behaviors. I didn't realize how profoundly the self-defeating behaviors that affected my personal life also affected my business life. Addressing these behaviors helped me move my business life forward by exponential levels. I went from working 70 hours a week when I met her to working 30-35 hours a week now with a team of great employees. My income has also increased by multiples. Getting off the work treadmill has allowed me to pursue some other muse business opportunities and passions that are on my bucket list. Over the years, I've dropped in to see her when I've hit rough patches in relationships. She never fails to amaze me. She is without question the best Oak Park therapist and likely the best Chicago therapist. Possibly the best therapist bar none. Most importantly, no other human being has had such a positive impact on my adult life as she has. I am forever grateful.

This therapy center was truly beautiful and amazing being in my late 20s it's given me tools, I can…read moreshape and work through in my life. I felt heard seen and understood. Even though I am a run on and can talk about so many things, I've learned to relax breathe and gentle lot work things out. Thank you I'm grateful for the therapist and billing in here, appreciate all you have done. Hope more Hispanics and people of color take a chance on therapy. It's a never ending work. Glad to have found a place I felt safe heard and respected. The ambience of it feels peaceful.

From the owner: Calm Mind Counseling Center, PLLC is a behavioral health group that provides trauma-informed care…read moretailored to the unique needs of each client. Our goal is to help you overcome your past and current difficulties so that you can live a happier and more rewarding life

When I was looking for a therapist for my kiddo due to an urgent situation in our family, IFC was…read morerecommended by a therapist friend of mine, as well as by several parents in a local Facebook group. I needed a therapist with experience in ADHD, anxiety, trauma and divorce, and IFC was a great match. None of the other places I looked at specialize in children and families like IFC does. I was also so grateful that the intake team was able to get us in immediately, as so many other places had waitlists (especially Lurie's...OMG - the waitlist is literally years!!) The therapist we were matched with was such a great fit that I was willing to do whatever it took to make it work scheduling wise, and I am so glad I did. Your child's mental health is worth prioritizing and trust me, the parenting side of the support for you alone is worth moving your/your child's schedule around.

From the owner: We are a team of pediatric therapy specialists offering emotional and behavioral support and…read moresolutions in an interactive, child friendly way. Our training in play therapy and Theraplay guides our work with children in helping them express their feelings, learn new skills, and overcome difficulty. With teens and young adults we are guided by the latest research about the adolescent brain to help them overcome challenges. Along the way we support the people in children's lives that know them best, their parents!