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!

Aysha has counseled me and my fiancee for over a year to date and the sessions have changed our…read morelives. We simply decided to begin pre-marital counseling because we valued talk therapy and figured it could only be healthy. Little did we know how many communication breakdowns we would be empowered to identify and improve week-after-week. The laughter and tears and happiness and anger which we are free and safe to express with Aysha -- and use to become closer to one another -- is priceless. Aysha has become a crucial part of our relationship. We regularly walk away from our sessions with so much to talk about and in a great place to share our feelings even better than before. And through our weeks, we consistently recall her counseling and refer to her insight. She is truly adept at listening to us and understanding us, but most important, she's helped us better listen and understand each other. I would recommend her to any couple in any level of satisfaction. She's helped us grieve through loss and celebrate each other alike.

I have been with Simply Counseling for almost 4 years at this point (wow, I can't believe it). I…read morewas referred to Aysha after my previous therapist moved out of the state, and I have been so thrilled - I think Aysha and I have had a better connection than any other other counselor/therapist I've worked with in the past. I like her so much that I've navigated and fought through a myriad of insurance issues, including having to suck up and pay out-of-pocket for services. Aysha has been so wonderful and understanding through it all, and of course has continued to help me sort out all kinds of long and short-term issues that have prompted me to see therapy. She has flexible hours (LOVE Saturday appointment availability) and is very responsive to emails and phone calls/texts. In short, I would recommend her (and Simply Counseling) without reservation. Oh, have I mentioned that I'm a mental health professional myself? :)

I can't even get an appointment. I try to schedule and there is never anything available. The few…read moretimes I've gotten to see my NP she is wonderful and I really do like her. The office staff is usually curt and abrasive. I want to feel better, not worse.

this place is a mess. it becomes f and billing is allover the place. long waits on some days.read more

I wish I could give this establishment a zero star. I called the office to set an appointment at 8…read moream on October 4th. They set up an appointment for me with Barbara Noonan. Barbaba Noonan emailed me saying she had 10 am and noon slot open for that day. After emailing back and forth with her, we agreed on meeting at 10 am on October 4th. She didn't show up on that day and sent me link for 8 am meeting for next day. I had asked her via email to send me the meeting link for the day we agreed to meet. She didn't respond and wasted my time by not appearing. On 5th of October she emailed me and tried to push me into meeting with her. I called to urban balance to refund the amount that I had pre paid for the meeting but they kept me telling I should contact billing department. WHY SHOULD I SPEND MY TIME TO CONTACT ANYONE WHEN ITS THEIR FAULT? I emailed back to the therapist to not push me into getting myself for the meeting that we did not agreed upon with a screenshot of our prior email in which she had agreed to have a meeting on 4th of October. The therapist didn't even bothered to apologize for wasting my time and money. She has now scheduled 3 more appointments with me which I can see on my urban balance dashboard. I am mind-blown with her audacity. I wanted to love this place but they are irresponsible bunch of people.

My therapist literally said "well, I don't know what to tell you" at the end of our session and…read moreasked if I even wanted to bother with scheduling another appointment. Total waste of time and money and it has really soured me on future therapy experiences.

Liz is one of the most sincere, caring and professional people I've ever had the chance to meet. I…read morethink anyone who needed someone to talk to would be in very good hands. Check out her website for more information about her services and philosophy. I'm sure she could explain it way better then I.

Liz is outstanding. Compassionate and comfortable environment every single time. I've never had a…read morebetter therapy experience :)

Dr. Bergen is an amazing therapist who has had such a positive impact on my life. She has years of…read moreexperience and has guided me through some incredibly difficult times. She is always up to date on the research behind the methods she uses, you can tell that she really enjoys what she does for a living. She will also give you strategies, books to read, and other means to help you with what you are going through. I HIGHLY recommend her, she really is the best. :)

Dr. Bergen is kind, warm, inviting, and open. Her vast experience helps others feel seen and…read moreheard, and she will go above and beyond to help her clients in any way possible. Her knowledge and education make her a top-notch therapist in every sense of the word.

Dr. Maggie Crowley is, without question, the best therapist I've ever worked with and I admit that…read moreI was a lot to deal with in that era. She strikes the perfect balance between sharp insight and genuine compassion. She's relatable, down-to-earth, and refreshingly free of pretension--yet her expertise shines through in every session. One moment with Dr. Crowley that I will never forget was when I was struggling to define myself by my circumstances after brain surgery, feeling stuck and disconnected from who I had been before. I had to stop working and had some issues with my vision and it was difficult as someone in my 30s. She gave me an analogy that changed my perspective completely: she said to think of my life as a football field, and that it wouldn't be fair to judge myself solely by the last 10 (or 20?) yards without looking at the whole field. That insight has stayed with me for all these years, and it still reminds me to see my life in its full, rich context. If you're looking for someone who will truly listen, challenge you in meaningful ways, and help you grow, Dr. Crowley aka Maggie is it. She's exceptional at what she does, and I couldn't recommend her more highly. I still think about her advice and the progress we made. She is phenomenal.

If you are looking for a good therapist, who is down to earth and really knows how to connect with…read moresomeone, its Dr. Crowley. I've known her some some years now and can say that she's one of those psychologists who "gets it." None of the theoretical, let's blame it on your mother stuff. It's more about identifying the problem and working on a practical solution and getting on with your life in a better and happier way. She uses some traditional psychology methods but has also incorporated meditation techniques that really work on stress. In Lincoln Square so easy to get to by car or El. Thumbs up for Maggie.

Tracy has a strong theoretical background in how people communicate and interperates those ideas in…read morevery familiar terms making very complex human interactions easy to understand and relate to my own experience. The care she uses while she helps unpack very relevent issues adds a compfort to the journey of learning and growing. She is easy to talk to and offers things to think about that apply to my life.

I've been seeing Tracy Springate for just over a month now, and I am SO GRATEFUL FOR HER. She's…read morewelcoming, she's funny, she's knowledgeable, and she adapts every session to my current needs. Highly recommend!

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.

Vanessa is an amazing therapist, and I highly recommend her. She provides balance and wisdom to any…read moreconcerns or issues that are presented to her. I really value the way she is able to think about a problem from many different angles and provide tangible advice as well as new ways to reframe how to think about a particular challenge. I have felt that as she got to know me better, she became even more of a valued voice, and her advice really honed in on core areas of my life and thought-process that I need to improve. She is a great listener and really hears and understands before providing any feedback.