A year ago, I finally told my doctor that I'd been experiencing at least mild depression and anger…read moremanagement issues for years. My father and grandfather tended toward depression, and I assumed that my negative thoughts and angry reactions were just the way my mind worked. The doctor suggested that I might benefit from counselling, specifically Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Fortunately, Diane Doll at Hinsdale Professional Associates was available to help me. Working with Diane over the last year or so, I have come to understand that I had it backwards: my thoughts and reactions were not the product of an inborn and unchangeable negative mindset. Rather, my negative way of reacting to people and the world largely created the negative mindset. Under Diane's guidance, I'm making good progress in how I approach and react to people and events. I feel happier, less angry and more at ease with myself and others. Diane is obviously knowledgeable and experienced in the science of psychology, and was able to suggest great resources that I found helpful. Her approach is supportive, encouraging and compassionate. Our sessions are conversations in which she takes the role of a coach or really good friend who doesn't tell me what to do or think, but rather helps me to discover a path consistent with the person I want to be. If you're reading this, you may be looking for help to make changes in your life and hoping that change is possible. If you are, and if you get a chance to work with Diane, you should do it.

BE VERY WARY if you are a high-conflict couple; in my experience (60 sessions!) with the head…read morepsychologist of the Hinsdale clinic, there was a lack of assessment and understanding of covert emotional abuse and a lack of holding accountable the power and control dynamic at play...which would have been the one intervention that could have saved my marriage. Unfortunately, an "everything is 50% your fault" mentality is very strong and the Christian bias of valuing marriage over an individual's wellbeing is likely at play. I eventually quit therapy and quit my marriage and am doing much better, though the grief of the trauma from my marriage therapy is still with me. I recommend Relational Life Therapy - they will take sides and defend victims. My individual therapist is also here- and she is wonderful. IFS and EMDR has really provided breakthrough and emotional freedom from deep-seated early childhood traumas.

Attended the Mind Body Fest today that held mini sessions on Hypnosis, meditation, yoga, Forest…read moreTherapy to name a few. What a great support system for those going through cancer. I was able to bring my supportive friend who was there with me throughout my cancer journey. Wellness House has exercise classes, support groups, guest speakers, as well as cooking and nutrition classes. Did I mention you can get a free wig? Thankful for this supportive institution.

I have participated in the Wellness House program for more than 7 months. The breast cancer patient…read morediscussion group that led by a staff is a source for me to know and prepare for possible side effects (experienced and presented by different individuals). Frequent seminars on 'nutrition and cancer', 'updates on specific cancer treatments' and 'how to deal with the drug side effects', and etc. are useful, specially with 'Q and A session' at the end. Importantly, the exercise program with different instructors is classified into various level classes to fit the patients' needs, e.g., during and after treatments. I am grateful to the Wellness House where the director, physical instructors, and volunteer staff are all kind and wonderful. The House and staff are some critical elements attributed to my speed recovery and survival.

I have been a patient at Stillpoint for well over 7 years. I've recommended them to many friends…read moreand family members throughout the years. Never had any issues. I received a voice message from Kim @ Stillpoint in June 2020 regarding 2 office visits in 2019 that were never paid by my insurance company. I was told that the insurance company needed to verify some information. I called my insurance company and was told that I needed to verify if I had other medical insurance. I told them that I didn't and gave them the dates Stillpoint said they weren't paid. I was advised by the insurance company that they would process the visits and send payment to Stillpoint. I called Kim back and left a voice message advising what I was told by the insurance company. I asked her to call me back if she needed any additional information. Fast forward to August 2020. I received a letter from my doctor stating he would have to drop me as a patient due to non payment. Now I didn't hear anything about these missing payments until I received the voice message from Kim on June 2020. I'm under the impression that I resolved the issue because I did not receive a callback or mailings regarding it. What it comes down to is that Stillpoint had contacted me, a loyal 7 plus years patient, once in June 2020 regarding payments not received for 2 dates in 2019. I did exactly what they asked and rectified the issue with my insurance company and left a voice message letting Kim know it had been resolved. Instead of contacting me if there was still an issue, they decide to drop me. This type of behavior I can do without. Not to mention, they're dealing with people who have mental health issues, who are trying to make it thru a pandemic which is causing extreme anxiety and depression and now I need to find another psychiatrist to manage my medications. I would not recommend Stillpoint to my worse enemy.

Stillpoint Mental Health has been a tremendous asset to us during our daughter's difficult mental…read morehealth journey. Specifically, Dr. Vermani is easy to talk to and listens to our concerns. When in crisis, he is always available to check in with us and/or schedule an appointment. I appreciate his honesty, compassion, and communication. He always calls back, responds to our concerns, and has our best interest at heart. I have had nothing but good experiences with the staff, despite less than stellar insurance that caused all of us misery. I would highly recommend this practice.

Im not a person that seeks out help for myself, but after dealing with health anxiety I had to look…read morefor help. After being connected with Dr. Parisi I knew I made the right choice. Dr. Parisi was very understanding, compassionate, and able to give me the tools I needed to get back on track to living again. Please if you are having any kind of mental health issues contact Dr. Parisi and get your life back.

After much back and forth, I decided to give therapy a try for anxiety issues that I have had most…read moreof my life. Additionally, I had recently been going through some family medical issues. I immediately felt comfortable with Dr. Parisi during our initial conversation. Throughout our sessions over the next couple of months, he was there to listen, empathize, and teach. Dr. Parisi is so insightful and provided a thorough explanation of how to use CBT to help tackle my anxiety and fears. I'm incredibly grateful for his help. I would absolutely recommend him if you are looking to give therapy a chance.

We waited a month and a half to have an evaluation done for my son and they cancelled because I…read moreexpressed to them that their communication was poor and created confusion on our end, including the school district that set this up. They only communicate vial email, and they don't have enough staff to handle patients. They brag as if being this small is a good thing.. in reality, it caused much confusion for my family and the school district that helped set up our eval. Find another provider for this service. During the last month and a half, their communication has been spotty at best. Then they cancel because of this. She doesn't care about patients. They canceled because they cannot handle any criticism and left us a month and a half behind when it comes to getting help with no concern for my child.

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.

The space at Center for Healing and Integration is very peaceful and spacious. I recently had a…read moremassage with Janie Crick and it was wonderful. She is an intuitive healer and has very grounding compassionate energy. She is very knowledgeable not only about our physical body but understands healing on an energetic & spiritual level. It is clear she truly cares about her clients and enjoys sharing her gifts. Thanks Janie!

From the owner: Center for Healing and Integration provides holistic care in an integrative setting. A Sanctuary…read morefor Holistic Healing.