I've worked with Marilyn since 2015 and can not say enough wonderful things about her. She's a…read moregreat listener, she is responsive when I reach out and she's incredibly passionate about what she does. I would highly recommend Marilyn.

I am a psychotherapist in private practice in the Bucktown area of Chicago. I have only positive…read morethings to say about Marilyn, as do my own clients who have worked with her as an adjunct to their own therapy. Marilyn is extremely professional and reliable. She uses targeted assessment tools to gage clients' needs and values in order to help them determine the best path forward. She is holistic in her approach, so she takes into account the big-picture when zeroing in on particular obstacles that each client is wrestling with. She is simultaneously warm and genuine, and totally professional. I always feel very confident in referring my clients (and friends) to Marilyn.

I highly recommend Sarah! I've been seeing her for about two years, and during that time, she's…read moreconsistently provided thoughtful, detailed, and deeply personalized feedback to help me manage both anxiety and personal relationship challenges. Sarah is incredibly empathetic and always tailors her approach to my unique needs, offering practical solutions that are easy to implement in everyday life. Through our sessions and the feedback I've received, I've experienced significant improvements in understanding myself, managing anxiety, and navigating personal relationships. Her insightful and detail-oriented approach helps me view my issues from different perspectives and implement changes easily. I highly recommend her and Riismaa Psychological Services!!

Absolutely wonderful service. My therapist is Sarah and she was my first therapist ever and as a…read morevery socially anxious teen, Sarah made me feel right at home. She is so incredibly sweet, kind, and professional, I will never stop being grateful for her. I defiantly recommend this service, especially if it's your first time looking into therapy!

Laurie is an amazing person with a very calming and supportive personality. I could tell after the…read morefirst time we spoke on the phone that I had found the person that I was meant to connect with. Laurie is not a psychic, but an intuitive healer. I was looking for guidance at a time in my life when I was at a low point, and she was there to help me see myself and my life from a different perspective. I can't wait to continue my healing journey with Laurie's help and unique insights.

Laurie is an amazing healer and intuitive person, it seems to come absolutely natural to her. I…read morehave worked with her in person and over the phone and every time I come out with new found clarity and peace of mind. She is so supportive and creates a safe space or emotional release and energy movement. I can't say enough good things about the sessions I have experienced with her. Do yourself and your spiritual growth a favor and work with this amazing healer!

While an event requiring an attorney is stressful enough, add to that the grueling task of picking…read morean attorney that actually cares more about their client than their bill rate is next to near impossible. Unfortunately, life is what it is, and I found myself in a dangerous situation with a neighbor whom I had to obtain an emergency order of protection against. I met with attorney after attorney to discuss my case and all but one seemed more focused on telling me/bragging how great they were, who they knew, and how my case was so simple and would be settled quickly. Thankfully, I knew better than to believe any of what I was being told and more importantly, discovered Michael Strauss. While he too believed my case was not exactly complicated, he recognized that the situation could change in a heartbeat and instead of making me promises he would never be able to keep just to sign me on as a client, he discussed best and worst case scenarios from the start so I could adjust my expectations. And as he predicted, my case grew more complicated and eventually put my own personal safety in jeopardy. Instead of focusing on billing me for every minute that he was working my case, he paused all of this to ensure I was safe. He took on aspects that an attorney would normally not and if they did, they would charge substantially more. Not only did Mr. Strauss not charge me anything extra, when there was a time that I had nothing left in me physically, mentally, and emotionally and decided to not pursue the legal matter any further, Mr. Strauss indicated that while that was my decision, he would not stop fighting on my behalf! What attorney continues to work a case even if the client has nothing left in them to fight???? When I could not fight anymore, Mr. Strauss stepped in and fought for me. I have never met an attorney or know of one that was so passionate about their clients and really made them the priority not the retainer or additional potential billing. He was a Godsend. He is the very type of attorney I believe the job was initially created for - someone who gets into law not for the fame nor money but to actually help those who have nowhere else to turn. I cannot recommend Michael Strauss enough. He was not only my attorney, but he also in a truly unforeseen way became my guardian angel. Because of him, his dedication, and ethics, I am now safe, and it did not financially drain me. While this world does not need more attorneys, they need attorneys like Michael Strauss.

You and Gary gave my child the life he truly deserves, bless both of you. Even though it's now been…read more15 years, words cannot express my gratitude. The child's mother to this day is caught up in endless court cases in another state with multiple parents, and never once did you hound me for money even when I owed it. I know you are selective about who you take on as clients, but you may have saved my child's life. Your work showed the courts the truth and protected him from drunk stepparents, and a neglectful mother. Know you have made a difference in someone's lives in ways you will never understand.

I have been working with Coach Javed for about four months and have found his comprehensive…read moreinsight, organization, and thought provoking questions invaluable. As a small business owner, my tasks are varied from marketing to finance to operations. Coach Javed's check-in and strategy meetings support returning to task, identifying habits, strengths and weaknesses. Learning to build, grow, and cultivate each. I have gained momentum and consistency in my start-up and I look forward to continuing this phase of personal and business development with his comprehensive services.

Lake Cook Solutions was able to help help my small company with management of software and virtual…read moresupport, he is always available whenever we have an issue and is very professional.

John and Megan Hansen have done a GREAT JOB for us! They are our MANAGED IT PARTNER. They also…read morehandle INTERNET AND TELEPHONY, SECURITY AND DATA RECOVERY. We have worked with John Hansen and his company LAKE COOK SOLUTIONS for a few years now. With Johns industry knowledge he has been able to implement some amazing things for our organization. Over the 30 years or so we have been in business we have had many IT resources in the past. Many past resources know a portion on how to keep a business IT system running. John knows them all it seems. He is customer service oriented and a very well-intended honest individual. We are happy to have John as a partner and friend.

This place was the best professional service that I have ever had the pleasure of using. Good…read moreservice. Very professional.

The BEST artist I have ever encountered in my life. From the moment my husband and I first called…read moreJudith, we received such kindness on the phone and we knew this was a special person who would only positively contribute to our wedding day. When we first met with her, we were even more happy as she was able to offer us great suggestions in designing our custom made ketubah. Judith is incredible! She's talented beyond belief, her ketubahs are true works of art as she puts everything into her art work and that feeling is definitely portrayed through the beauty of her pieces. She created such a beautiful masterpiece for us and we now are proud to display it at our home. I cannot even tell you guys how many compliments I have received on our piece. It is absolutely exceptional and the first time I saw it, I couldn't imagine a more perfect piece symoblizing the relationship between my husband and I. If you want a perfect, unique, exceptional and mostly custom made art work done by a special person, choose Judith Joseph. The colors turned out unbelievable as she uses a special kind of paint in her work made out of egg yolk I believe. From all our wedding "vendors" we could not be happier with the work that Judith did for us that we will have as a lasting memory for the rest of our lives. We actually look forward to working with Judith again in the future for a different type of art work.