My wife and I had done couples therapy previously but found that we didn't get much out of it. But after another rough period, we resolved to give it a try again and went searching for someone in the local vicinity who had good reviews. And I - very fortuitously - happened to come across Hedy. And - six months later - our experience has been terrific. Hedy has a process and framework that she uses to analyze and probe our relationship and past history which has been extremely different from our prior experience that just seemed more of the standard therapy that we had become accustomed to. While I initially had a little trepidation about the 100-minute sessions, I've found that they're helpful to really delve into certain aspects of our relationship and respective histories that help to provide perspective. I'm someone who is typically pretty rigid and analytical, and she's helped me to see our relationship - and in particular my behavior within it - in an entirely different way. And it's been so eye-opening and refreshing to get this other perspective as I absolutely don't think I would've reached this stage on our own. Is my relationship repaired? No, it's only been six months, and we have a lot of healing to do. But Hedy has helped provide a lot of the building blocks for a healthier relationship. And I'm extremely thankful we found her as she's exactly what we needed to take steps forward and address some of the issues that we were having difficulty working through. read more

What a waste of my time. My neighbor Edith has been raving about her councilor man and has had great experiences. She says to me hes dreamy and won't stop looking at her with his big blue eyes. My old timers kicked in when I walked in and I could not remember his name and couldn't figure out how to call Edith on my new phone my grandson set up for me. I ended up getting a very strange lady doctor. She kept trying to figure out why I was here and says that i dont listen good. Shes not friendly.Whenever I asked her if she is married, how many kids she has and where she lives, she wouldn't answer me questions. I offered her a Yes Way, Rose and she asked me to leave. Then I offered her a cigarette hoping she would get relax, but she wouldnt take it and walked me to the door. A very upsetting visit. Am I still upset, yes. Will I be back to find Edith's blue eyed guy, yes. I give Edith's councillor man 5 stars read more

Hedy has helped not only me out individually, but has helped my relationship turn a corner. When we came in we were on the brink of ending our relationship but decided to give it one more shot and try therapy. We are still in the process of working things out but we are in a much better place and I am confident with Hedy's help we will work it out. I am forever grateful for Hedy's dedication. read more

Never have I thought that Hedy would change my life and open up so many triggers from my childhood experience. It all started with my husband and I seeking help with our relationship during crazy COVID times. We started seeing Hedy on bi-weekly basis and to say the truth I was not too enthused about it in the beginning (not because of Hedy but because of my own perception and take on counseling). It didn't take that much time to realize how knowledgeable and deep Hedy's work is. She looks at the root cause of a problem and arrives at it very quickly instead of wasting time on unnecessary talk. In my work with her, I came to a very strong realization that immaturity and dissatisfaction in any relationships often comes from childhood traumas experiences as a child. And Hedy quickly explained to me that instead of demanding your partner to fill in your emptiness from what you didn't get as a child, it's absolutely critical to work on yourself first. I believe Hedy was sent to me at the time when I most needed her and despite of how painful it was to work through some of my childhood experiences, she had opened up a different reality to me. The one that will stay with me throughout my life as working on yourself is a life long journey. I am forever grateful for Hedy read more

I give Hedy Tan 5 stars because she helped me pin point the dysfunction I had within my family as a child growing up that was effecting my relationship with my husband, family, and friends. Hedy is not a miracle worker. She guides you through a journey that takes time and work. She gave me homework assignments such as reading, writing, and instructions to practice at home. Through all of this I was able to see changes manifest in my life for the better. It took at least 2 to 3 months before I started seeing the difference in the way I communicated to my husband. And I knew it was working after 4 months when a co-worker told me she saw a big change in my demeanor and attitude. Ms. Hedy was always flexible and available when needed. She is very knowledgeable, experienced, and professional at all times. I will definitely come back to see her. read more

Truly and honestly, my husband and I would not be together today if it were not for her - and, the road we would have taken to the end would have been excruciating. Many, many years ago when I first saw her photo and ad in the yellow pages book, I had a good intuition. My instincts were correct. To survive and thrive in a marriage you need basic fundamentals. It's not what one is fighting about in a marriage, it's HOW you communicate and HOW you compromise. Hedy Tan is like going to 1st grade for marriages - it's learning the basics. You not only learn about living in a relationship, you learn about yourself. She gives you the tools to grow straight, instead of crooked - in a relationship and within yourself. We can't all have parents that raise us correctly, and Hedy teaches us how to be a mature adult with the skillset of long-term relationships. I would hate to think how I would be now without her - truly. read more

I found Hedy a few weeks ago and my only regret has been not finding her sooner! She has been so great and helpful . Not only has she help see what the real problem where, she is also giving me the tools I need to work through them and be the best version of me. I have gain so much knowledge , strength and confidence since the first session with Hyde. I appreciation her work and her dedication to her patience. I highly recommended It to those who are truly looking to better themselves , and are willing to do the work. Thank you Hedy for giving more that I came to see you for. You are an extraordinary person! read more

I've been working with Hedy for several years. She is one of the best in the city and has made a positive impact on my personal and career life! read more

Hedy Tan is hands down the best therapist in Chicago and one of the best therapists in the world. After moving back to Chicago, I searched for years to find a therapist who was relatable and could actually help me significantly. I finally found Hedy indirectly through a book I read. The work I've done with her has made a huge positive impact for change in my life. She's always available and happy to help in a time of need. I highly recommend her for any emotional issues. read more

Hedy is the best therapist I have ever experienced. Drop the mic. See her. She is the most compassionate therapist I have ever known, but more importantly, she stays with you, and you soon realize she is working on your behalf well beyond the billable hours. I highly recommend her. read more

I began seeing Hedy in early November 2018, seeking resolution to my conflicted and ambivalent feelings about my nearly 24 year old marriage. Hedy, without communicating any conclusions(though I suspect she arrived at some conclusions quickly), provided me with a wealth of information and insights that sent me on a deep and extended exploration of myself, and my motivations, which provided insights about the reasons I've made the decisions I made in the past, and surprising insights about my family system and "family of origin" issues. By the way, my extended family behaviors which appeared completely normal to me, and I believe appeared very successful and 'solid' from the outside, was in various ways dysfunctional. The dysfunctions appeared through my family system as highly functional alcoholism, prescription medicine abuse, obesity, bolemia, and similar problems that I have learned were rooted in the generally dysfunctional ways that my large and extended family were raised. My family includes a lot of extremely highly functioning and 'successful" people who have built solid wealth, myself included. During the course of our visits, which continue, Hedy provided me with book recommendations and counseling that frequently included advice to "skim or read this... try it on for size.... see if you think it fits." She gently led me down the path of self-awareness and personal growth, and a year later I have made decisions about the path forward that I believe is right for me and for my family. I could not recommend her services more highly, and she delivers an extremely high value that is in excess of her fees. read more

My partner and I went for one couples counseling session with Hedy. She was able to help us through some communication issues, but on the whole she was not encouraging and did not take into account our goals as a couple. We found her to be very one sided at times and like another reviewer mentioned, only led us to arrive at a very narrow solution. read more

Hedy Tan is like no other coach I've ever worked with. She is straight, to the point and helps guide you through difficult situations to become a better and stronger person. Hedy has helped me in both my business and personal life. I highly recommend her! read more

I wish I would have found Hedy earlier on when our martial problems first began. She has helped me see what I was doing wrong. She's given me excellent tools to help better myself. But it takes two to make a marriage work. If you're having martial problems PLEASE see her as a couple. I highly recommend her. read more

My partner and I have been working with Hedy for couples counseling and have been happy and encouraged by the tremendous progress that we've made. She is an expert in her field and i would encourage a friend or family member to work with her. read more

Hedy's no-nonsense advice, and recommended reading resources helped me to see things through a different lens and better understand behavior patterns, which leaves one feeling empowered to make improved relationship choices. read more

I would highly recommend Hedy to anyone looking for individual or couples therapy. She is truly an amazing therapist and has really helped me become aware of my issues and how to effectively work through them. Hedy is very dedicated and resourceful and will consistently send helpful information to read and watch to assist and guide you through your therapy. Working with Hedy has helped me become healthier and happier with myself and in my relationships. read more

I have been working with Hedy for several years, and I still learn new and critical things about myself and my relationship each session. She's extremely well-trained in her field, thoughtful, patient, respectful, and kind. I cannot recommend her highly enough. read more

I went to Hedy's group several years ago. Too much talking. Too much Western therapy model talk talk, which often reinjures, is circular, not coming away with true coping and life changing skills. You are better off starting with leading edge work like Peter Levine (An Unspoken voice) or Bessel Van Der Kolk (The Body Keeps the Score). read more

I have been working with Hedy as an individual counselor as well as in relationship counselling with my wife. She is very perceptive & provides good sound advice. She has been helpful in our relationship & has been a tremendous help to my understanding. Highly reccomend. read more

I had seen Hedy about 15 years ago and received her help in resolving my issues surrounding a failed marriage. Years later I found myself in a relationship with a drug addict that I had grown very close to without realizing the seriousness of her addiction. I again reached out to Hedy for her wisdom and her real life perspective, I cared very much for my girlfriend but lacked the tools and understanding to be of any help to her and was unsure if I should continue the relationship. Hedy took the time to help me understand what I would be in for, some of the things to expect and most importantly what I needed to take care of myself in this process. Hedy also recommended resources that could help along the way. My girlfriend and I are together and happier than ever, she is clean 2 years and 5 months today, in school getting great grades working towards a goal she started 12 years ago.... Thank you Hedy for the insight, the tools and your support, I could not have done this without your help!! read more

I didn't know where to begin when looking for a therapist and as an active yelper I thought what better way to find one then on yelp, of course. That's when I found Hedy. I guess I have to say that the true reason I'm writing this review is in hope that someone will read this and be able to find the peace and happiness they need in their lives. Hedy has definitely done that for my husband and I. I contacted Hedy at a very difficult time in my life. I felt that after 18 years of constant arguing with my husband and after so many years of being unhappy. I thought that maybe we were probably ready to throw in the towel and just go our separate ways. It felt unfixable and it was sad because I knew that the love was there, but just didn't know how to fix it. Hedy has given my husband and I the tools we needed to repair our lives and be happy again. I can go on and on about all the changes we have made in our lives to get to this place and we owe it all the Hedy. Looking forward to living a much healthier, happier and peaceful life thanks to Hedy. read more

Hedy offers a no nonsense approach to communication issues that create marital strife. She doesn't take sides, and addresses each person's communication issues and how to over come them in order to have a healthy, happy relationship. She gave us the tools to effectively communicate with each other, and helped us over come a difficult time in our marriage. read more

Hedy saved me from myself. I was codependant and hanging on to one bad relationship after another. I was a addicted to bad relationships and was going down quick. Hedy was a lifeline. She is amazing and can help anyone who is in a relationship with an alcoholic, drug addict, sex addict, work addict or who is just plain unavailable. I found Hedy's workshop dealing with family of origin issues to be extremely helpful in getting to the root of my problems. The people I met in group were very supportive and understood what I was going through. I am now in a very happy marriage with two lovely children and one on the way. God bless Hedy. There are not enough stars on the page for her. read more

Hedy is AMAZING!!!! If you are in need of marital help she is incredible. She is honest, insightful, yet warm and caring. Hedy gets to the true core of what is really suffering in the marriage. She guides you through each step so you can see clearly!!! By far the best therapist I've ever been to. read more

Like many other couples my wife and I sought after some professional guidance to help us with our communications skills. I'd like to comment what others have already provided in that we have learned a great deal about each other. The tools and resources Hedy has provided us with has been instrumental in our growth. I would highly recommend her in the event other couples are looking to step outside their comfort zone. read more

Hedy was able to identify my problem within the first thirty minustes of our first visit. Which will help me find solutions quickly. Thanks to Hedy read more

Hedy has been a wonderful guide to helping me become empowered in my own life. She has helped me gain an understanding of who I am at the core and how that has effected me as an adult. Because of her I now have the knowledge to make the changes needed to avoid making the same bad choices I have repeatedly made my whole life. I am grateful that she has lead me down this path of personal growth and self recovery. read more

There are pivotal points in everyone's life - mine and my husband's would have turned 180 degrees if we did not have Hedy. Her skills are truly like a miracle cure for cancer. One minute you see your life turning to s***, the next, suddenly there's a rainbow. If you need help with almost anything, you HAVE to go to her - she's the ultimate FIXER! read more

Honestly, we'd been to counseling before, and had some good ones - and not so good ones, but we have made leaps and bounds working with Hedy. She has helped us get to some deep seated issues (that we didn't even know were there) and really start to heal, as opposed to learning how to get through the day. If it were not for Hedy, my husband and I would have imploded, simply due to old crap that we could never deal with on our own. Our marriage has been given renewed hope!! HIGHLY recommended if you are ready to face your fears, anger, pain, etc and are ready to move on with life and be HAPPY! read more