Children
Play-based and developmentally-informed therapy for young children, plus parent guidance.
Learn more →Northbrook, Illinois · Est. 2007
Compassionate, evidence-based therapy, counseling, and psychological testing for children, teens, adults, couples, and families — for nearly 20 years.
We're in-network with most major plans.Our team verifies your benefits before your first appointment — no surprises. See insurance & fees →
About us
Our Northbrook therapists and licensed Psychologists have served families across the North Shore for nearly 20 years. Grand Oaks Behavioral Health is a group of experienced Psychologists and psychotherapists with specialized training, recognized by national professional organizations. Our highly qualified, state-licensed clinicians average more than 15 years of experience in their respective fields.
Grand Oaks Behavioral Health was founded in 2007 to bring exceptional, evidence-based mental health care to families across the North Shore. Today our team includes licensed Clinical Psychologists and Clinical Therapists who specialize across the full spectrum of behavioral health — from anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma to couples counseling, child and adolescent therapy, and comprehensive psychological testing. We're proud to be one of the most established psychology practices in Northbrook.

19+
Years in practice
Serving the North Shore since 2007
15+
Avg. years of clinician experience
Across our Psychologists & therapists
2
Convenient locations
Northbrook & Libertyville, IL
Who we help
Whether you're seeking support for yourself, your child, your relationship, or your whole family, our Northbrook clinicians match you with the right specialist.
Play-based and developmentally-informed therapy for young children, plus parent guidance.
Learn more →Support for anxiety, school stress, identity, mood, and the pressures of growing up on the North Shore.
Learn more →Individual therapy for anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, and self-esteem.
Learn more →Evidence-based couples and marriage counseling to rebuild trust and communication.
Learn more →Family therapy for conflict, transitions, blended families, and parenting challenges.
Learn more →Support through retirement, grief, health changes, and later-life transitions.
Learn more →Our services
One-on-one psychotherapy with a licensed Psychologist or therapist at our Northbrook office or via telehealth. A private space to work through anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, and the patterns that keep you stuck.
Learn more →Evidence-based relationship and marriage counseling — including Gottman Method and emotionally focused approaches — to improve communication, rebuild trust, and resolve conflict.
Learn more →Support for the whole family through conflict, transitions, blended-family dynamics, parenting disagreements, and the ripple effects when one member is struggling.
Learn more →Specialized therapy for children, teens, and adolescents addressing anxiety, mood, school challenges, behavior, social skills, and family change — with parents involved in the process.
Learn more →Comprehensive evaluations for ADHD, learning disabilities, cognitive concerns, and diagnostic clarification. Includes a full written report, a feedback session, and documentation for schools (IEP/504) or employers.
Learn more →Thorough ADHD assessment for children, teens, and adults — going well beyond a quick screening — followed by a clear treatment plan.
Learn more →A 5-week, research-backed working-memory training program for attention and executive-function challenges. Grand Oaks is one of the few North Shore practices offering it.
Learn more →Secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions with the same clinicians, available to anyone in Illinois.
Learn more →What we treat
At Grand Oaks Behavioral Health in Northbrook, we specialize in a wide variety of emotional and behavioral concerns. One or more of these concerns may be affecting you as an individual, a couple, or a family. When difficulties begin to affect your ability to manage day-to-day, the right psychotherapy can make a real difference. Working with one of our Northbrook Psychologists or psychotherapists, you can learn to manage emotional and interpersonal challenges, address self-defeating patterns, make better decisions, gain confidence and self-awareness, and move toward the personal and life goals that matter to you.
Our approach
Our therapists average over 15 years of experience, and we take the time to match each new client with the right clinician based on specialty, approach, and personal fit.
We use established, research-backed treatments — including CBT, DBT, Gottman Method, Cogmed cognitive training, and trauma-informed approaches — tailored to your situation.
We are committed to treating you with concern, dignity, and respect; to providing competent, compassionate care; and to being sensitive to culture, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
Our Northbrook office is welcoming and easy to reach, and our secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform lets you meet with the same clinicians from anywhere in Illinois.
Our clinicians
Every clinician at Grand Oaks is state-licensed and recognized by national professional organizations. Browse the team practicing at our Northbrook office.














Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Registered Dance/Movement Therapist
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Licensed Professional Counselor · Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist – Individual (CCTS-I)
View profile →Getting started
Call (847) 549-1189 or use our online patient registration. Tell us a little about what’s going on and who the care is for.
Our Intake Team verifies your insurance and matches you with a Northbrook Psychologist or therapist who specializes in your concern.
Most new clients are seen within 1–2 weeks. Meet at our Northbrook office or via secure telehealth.
Telehealth
Secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions with the same licensed Grand Oaks clinicians you would see at our Northbrook office. Telehealth works for individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, and child and adolescent sessions — no commute, no waiting room, and far easier to schedule around work and school.

Reviews
Five-star reviews on Google
Trusted by families across Northbrook and the North Shore
Monique F.
2025
★★★★★
Amazing practice. Felt comfortable the minute I stepped in. Great experience. Great therapist. Amazing care.
Vicky F.
2025
★★★★★
Favorite practice in the Northshore! Everyone in the office is so welcoming, the intake staff is so helpful and clinicians are very professional.
Mila S.
2025
★★★★★
Great practice! Dr. Marina Shakhman is amazing!
Jaclyn E.
2025
★★★★★
Great place to go if you need support, especially for your children. So patient, friendly and so easy to work with!
Steve W.
2024
★★★★★
I've been with Grand Oaks now for at least 6 months. My therapist listens to all my problems and helps guide me in the right direction. When I'm in tears she makes me feel so good by telling me I am a good person, always building me up and my confidence. And the ladies at the front office are the best — everyone there makes me feel right at home.
Dmitriy F.
2023
★★★★★
The very best practice in the Northshore. Very professional and caring therapist. Thank you very much!
Sandy M.
2019
★★★★★
Seeing a great therapist at this facility.
Memberships & professional affiliations






In-person appointments at 604 Academy Drive or secure telehealth anywhere in Illinois.
Schedule a ConsultationOur Northbrook office
Our Northbrook office at 604 Academy Drive is conveniently located near Northbrook Court, just minutes from the Edens Expressway and downtown Northbrook. We proudly serve clients throughout Northbrook and the surrounding North Shore communities, including Glenview, Deerfield, Highland Park, Northfield, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Wheeling, Lincolnshire, Highwood, and Riverwoods. Whether you're coming from East Northbrook, The Highlands, Bridlewood, or anywhere within the 60062, 60065, 60025, 60015, or 60022 zip codes, our experienced Psychologists and therapists are here to help — in person at our Northbrook office or via secure telehealth from anywhere in Illinois.
We're easily reached from the Edens Expressway (I-94), Lake-Cook Road, and Waukegan Road, and just minutes from Northbrook Court, Willow Festival Shopping Center, and the Northbrook Metra station. Free parking is available on site.
Insurance & fees
Grand Oaks Behavioral Health is in-network with most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Evernorth (Cigna), UnitedHealthcare, Oscar, and Medicare. Our Intake Team verifies your benefits before your first appointment so you know what to expect. Self-pay and out-of-network options are also available, and we provide a Good Faith Estimate for self-pay clients as required under the No Surprises Act.
Full insurance & fee details →FAQ
Our Northbrook office is located at 604 Academy Drive, Northbrook, IL 60062. We're conveniently located near Northbrook Court, just minutes from the Edens Expressway (I-94) and downtown Northbrook, making us easily accessible from Glenview, Deerfield, Highland Park, Wilmette, Winnetka, and the surrounding North Shore communities.
Yes, Grand Oaks Behavioral Health is in-network with most major insurance plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Evernorth (Cigna), UnitedHealthcare, and Oscar. We recommend contacting us at (847) 549-1189 to verify your specific plan coverage before your first appointment.
Our Northbrook therapists and licensed Psychologists provide a wide range of services including individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, Psychological Testing, ADHD evaluation, Cogmed cognitive training, anxiety treatment, depression treatment, trauma therapy, and grief counseling. Services are available both in-person at our Northbrook office and via secure telehealth.
Most new patients can schedule an initial consultation within 1–2 weeks. To book an appointment with one of our Northbrook therapists, call (847) 549-1189 or use our online patient registration system. We are currently accepting new patients of all ages.
Yes, our Northbrook office provides comprehensive ADHD evaluation and psychological testing for children, adolescents, and adults. Our licensed Psychologists conduct Psychological Testing that can diagnose ADHD, learning disabilities, and related cognitive concerns. We also offer Cogmed cognitive training as a follow-up intervention.
Yes. In addition to in-person therapy at our Northbrook office, we offer secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth appointments for individual, couples, and family therapy. Telehealth is available to clients located anywhere in Illinois.
Our Northbrook therapists and Psychologists work with clients of all ages, including young children, adolescents, teens, adults, older adults, couples, and families. We have clinicians who specialize in each population.
A Psychologist holds a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) and is licensed to provide therapy and to conduct Psychological Testing. A psychotherapist is a broader term for licensed clinicians — including Psychologists, clinical social workers (LCSW), professional counselors (LCPC), and marriage and family therapists (LMFT) — who provide talk therapy. Grand Oaks Behavioral Health employs both, and we match you with the clinician best suited to your needs.
Start with the concern you want help with and the person the care is for — a child, a teen, yourself, or your relationship. Look for a licensed clinician who specializes in that area, accepts your insurance, and offers a format (in-person or telehealth) that fits your life. At Grand Oaks, our Intake Team does this matching for you: call (847) 549-1189 and we'll recommend the right clinician on our Northbrook team.
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Practical, evidence-based guidance on anxiety, parenting, ADHD, relationships, and more — written by our licensed clinicians.
Grand Oaks Behavioral Health also serves Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills, Round Lake, Zion, and the surrounding Lake County communities from our office at 1800 Hollister Drive, Suite 201.

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Evidence-based insights from our licensed Psychologists — practical tips for families, parents, and individuals, once a month.