We hired Susan from Riley Baker to help both of our kids prepare for and apply to college. She…read morebegan working with the kids when they were early in their high school career. She helped both kids identify a career path and ultimately what they wanted our of their college experience. The biggest benefit of working with the kids this early was that they understood what was required in order to get into their top choice schools. She constantly gave them ideas for unique and relevant extracurricular activities, volunteer opportunities and other resume builders. Susan also showed the kids how to start researching and evaluating schools, which can be overwhelming for high school students. She encouraged the kids to visit schools and discussed their feedback afterward. Finally, Susan helped the kids write all of their essays (countless rounds of edits), as well as actually apply to colleges. She showed them how to fill out the applications properly, double checked their work, help them describe their activities properly, etc. . Ultimately, both of our children got into their first choice school. Susan emphasizes more than just rankings and images - she encourages the kids to really want to go to their top choices for the right reasons. She is patient but firm with the teenagers and always keeps the parents involved. While it is large financial and time committment to work with a counselor from Riley Baker, it is worth the investment. I would highly recommend Susan and Riley Baker to anyone.

We worked with Kim at Riley Baker to help both of our kids with the college admissions process, and…read morewe couldn't be happier with the service we received. Our kids couldn't be more different, and she tailored her services to them both beautifully. Our son was first, and he had really no idea where he wanted to go or what he wanted to do. Kim helped him work out a process of elimination where he eventually narrowed down a list of qualities that were important to him in a school. From there, she helped identify schools to meet those criteria, and worked with him through the process. Kim was especially helpful with his essay. Our daughter this past year was quite the opposite experience. She knew what she wanted to study and had a good idea where she wanted to go. Kim was instrumental in helping her narrow the search down to a manageable number of contenders, and was again very helpful in the construction and editing of the essay. We were especially impressed at how Kim adapted to work with my daughter who is persuing the performing arts, something she hadn't encountered much before. Overall we couldn't be happier. We've recommended Riley Baker (and Kim specifically) to several friends who've been happy as well.

This is going to get a little personal, a little fast. But, basically I was stretching myself too…read morethin and it culminated in a scary car accident that made me reevaluate my life and I splurged on some coaching sessions with Allie to help get myself and my life back in order. It's about a year since I have met her, and it's close to 9 months since our last session together, but the effects of our sessions are very present in my life today. I felt like I couldn't get the real feedback, advice, guidance or support from anyone in my life. I searched for a mentor but everyone was scared it was too much responsibility and while I have amazing, incredible, awesome friends and family they support me a little too much and are blind when it comes to giving me the best advice. Allie came into my life and had a very objective point of view on how to guide me into ME and make that ME better. I felt like she had all my best interests in mind - like my friends and family, but with an outside perspective. Her role in my life was partly kicking my butt into gear with a side of cheer leading!

Dammit, two other people beat me to the punch....wanted to be the first one to give Allie her 5…read morewell deserved stars. I found Allie through the Health Coaches of Chicago web site (http://www.healthcoachesofchicago.org/). After an initial voicemail inquiry, she called me back right away and was chock full of great information on what sort of services she provided and I could tell right off the bat she was full of good juju and positive vibes. I just finished my three month package with Allie and she was worth every penny. If I could afford her for longer, I would absolutely keep her on as a full-time health coach. Our sessions together and communication throughout was so helpful for putting me back on track and getting me in a good place with the way I treat myself and my body. I now feel more confident going forward with my health goals and know what I can do to help myself get out of my "funks" and "wallowing" in the future. I only wish she would get licensed as a therapist so I could see her weekly and bill it through my insurance!

Adina has helped me renovate and remodel several properties. The last one was a quick renovation…read morein August 2020 for one of my investment rental properties. When you look at the "before-and-after" pictures, it is clear that the results of her work are impressive, even with the extremely tight budget and schedule that we had to work with. Adina's designs show her passion and creativity for developing living universes, that people want to immerse and surround themselves with, as soon as they see them. When you see one of her designs, you immediately feel the desire to be in that space. She has an impressive gift to transform spaces in ways you cannot imagine beforehand, with color combinations you would have not imagined, but when you see the finished product, you love them because it is absolutely superb and pleasing. It simply feels good... I enjoy working with Adina as she is very talented, creative, honest and daring. She is direct and confident in her radical ideas, clear on expectations, and punctual. I was surprised a few times by some suggestions she made, that I thought would not look good (...what do I know?), but I trusted her, went with it, and found out they were the best solutions for the spaces we were renovating. I LOVED the outcome. I learned not to second-guess her ever again, and to fully trust her. Whatever she creates, is going to look and feel great in the end! She is a perfectionist with a budget in mind. Adina's designs are "out-of-the-box", on the leading edge of creativity in art, they are modern, daring, and well balanced. The color schemes she chooses are always exquisite, delightful to the eye, attractive to the mind, and relaxing to the heart and soul. Adina's portfolio is surprisingly vast with projects such as Village Market in Chicago, Google and Leo Burnett offices, ISI Headquarters as well as various residential and hospitality renovations. She led the design and implementation for the Village Market - a large commercial complex in the heart of Chicago. I saw it first in a pencil sketch, then in 2D. She continued to work and I saw the first 3 Dimensional rendering, and ... 3 years later, when I visited Chicago, she took me to a location that gave me the same exact view of the Village Market as I saw last time in her portfolio picture, only this time... it was the real thing (brick & mortar), beautifully executed by her to match the original vision. Adina is highly conscious and efficient when it comes to cost. She has hands-on knowledge of materials & costs, and she has developed a network of strategic partners in the industry, who can provide you promotional discounted prices and/or expedited deliveries to her clients. She is a pleasure to work with, she is well organized and always listens well to her clients, understanding their needs and wants. She told me that her main objective in business is to make sure -in any project- the end results will meet her client's goals: architectural, financial, and timeline. With a well-controlled and tight budget, she is making wonders. I highly recommend her and her work to anyone needing assistance with an architectural project. Whether is a simple garage addition, a Media Room, or more complex project that requires an artful & attractive (art-tractive) design, an interior face-lift, or something done in a cost-efficient way, and done quickly, Adina always has the best (and usually most unexpected!) solution. It is worth mentioning that you will still have money in the bank at the end of the project she designs for you! You will be happy to see how much life Adina will bring into your project. Adina's work is an enchanting mixture of harmony, balance, and creativity that meet in absolute beauty. I hope you get an opportunity to work with Adina on your next project so you can enjoy one of her truly uplifting transformations. Call her / write now!

Adina helped with design and furniture selections for our new home build. She has amazing taste and…read moretook our vision and applied it throughout the entire house. Guests always remark how beautiful our place is. I love that the entire house feels cohesive with the design and has an elevated light/airy feel. She also selected great materials when it comes to the stones and woods throughout. I appreciate the small details she helped with like the stones on our shower floor and the elongated cabinet pulls that are the perfect scale. Thank you for making our dream home come to life!

I highly recommend Liz to help reconfigure your current living space to improve its feel and energy…read moreflow. From easy & quick fixes - adding specific color to certain rooms, plants in new places, & such. To unrealized potential - furniture shifts that create the feel of a completely new space. Liz is a true professional and expert in feng shui consultation. She brought a detailed bagua specific to our home and discussed in detail what it meant and how we could make small adjustments to yield a big impact. Liz helped give our home an improved flow with easy and modest changes we were able to make in little time at all!

If you are new to Feng Shui or looking for a consultant, I highly recommend Liz. I found Liz to be…read morevery easy and comfortable to work with. What I most appreciated about Liz was how well she explained certain aspects of Feng Shui. Even more, Liz's availability and responsiveness was key to my experience, whether it was by phone, text or email. Rather than a business transaction I really felt Liz was looking out for the best interest of me and my surroundings. Not only did I see immediate improvements, I can already tell the outcomes will definitely have a positive impact to come.

Where do I start! Melinda has been a GREAT lawyer by my side and i would recommend her with HIGH…read morepraises! She was direct, patient, understanding, calming, efficient, empathetic, caring and very helpful. Process - even tho I was mortified, she made the whole process very smooth, and I had no worries about her abilities. I have faith that within 30-90 days I will close this page in my life for good and I owe it to Melinda!!!

This is Jacque Elder, PT employee and friend of Melinda Organ Brennan…read more Melinda was able to help a friend of mine get her Restrictive Driving Permit, after having been denied twice before (and before she retained Melinda!) My friend did the Happy Dance and is please as punch with Melinda. If you are needing privileges from the Illinois Secretary of State, please contact Melinda Organ Brennan at 708-445-9644.

Angela has helped me tremendously through complicated situations over the years. Thank you.read more

Angela Larimer was incredible and definitely the right choice for a divorce attorney! She made the…read moreprocess simple, and got my divorce finalized much quicker than I expected it would take. You get what you pay for, and Angela was worth every penny as she made sure to protect my finances and property throughout the divorce proceedings (I've known many divorced people in Chicago who got cheaper attorneys and were raked over the coals as a result). Additionally, Angela was sympathetic and compassionate in our communication, as she is well aware of how difficult divorce can be for all parties involved. I HIGHLY recommend Angela Larimer to anyone who is looking for an effective and honest attorney!

Sun Telesolutions came to my rescue when my business needed it the most. I own and operate my small…read morebusiness out of my house and out of no where my main computer that has all my business plans and paperwork decided to go crazy. I had no idea what to do but I knew that I needed everything that was on that computer. Afraid that my hard drive died I called up a friend for help and he recommended Sun Telesolutions because he had used them and was very impressed and I must mention they come out to you. When I called them, I explained what happened and they listened to every word. it was easy to schedule an appointment and what's even better is that when the IT Tech came out to my house, she was able to find the problem, recommend a cheaper solution and she fixed it! This business knows what they are doing and are great at their job. It's nice that I don't have to unplug my computer and take it to a store where it could take days to get it fixed. They come out to you and do whatever they can to solve the issue on the spot. I would highly recommend Sun Telesolutions! There is no doubt if any of my computers fail at my business I will call them again.

Belia was outstanding in resolving our problems after we had moved from San Francisco to Chicago…read moreand needed to reconnect our PC, printer and laptops wirelessly with one another. She was very, very patient when it ran into a glitch and gave very freely of her time on two days to resolve the issue (she worked both at our apartment and remotely). We couldn't ask for anyone better than Belia for getting things done correctly and quickly when it comes to various PC and IT problems. I would highly recommend Belia to anyone looking for quick and thorough help. She is also a great communicator, so you never feel lost at sea, which can often happen when everything goes kaflooey with one's IT. A really great experience working with her!

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? :)