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Northbrook, Illinois · Est. 2007

Northbrook Therapists & Psychologists Serving the North Shore

Compassionate, evidence-based therapy, counseling, and psychological testing for children, teens, adults, couples, and families — for nearly 20 years.

  • 19+ years serving the North Shore
  • State-licensed Psychologists & therapists
  • Most major insurance accepted
  • In-person & telehealth

We're in-network with most major plans.Our team verifies your benefits before your first appointment — no surprises. See insurance & fees →

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Aetna
  • Medicare
  • Medicare Advantage
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • BCBS Community Medicaid
  • Oscar

About us

Why Choose Our Northbrook Therapists?

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.

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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

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Who we help

Care for every age and every stage

Whether you're seeking support for yourself, your child, your relationship, or your whole family, our Northbrook clinicians match you with the right specialist.

Children

Play-based and developmentally-informed therapy for young children, plus parent guidance.

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Teens & adolescents

Support for anxiety, school stress, identity, mood, and the pressures of growing up on the North Shore.

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Adults

Individual therapy for anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, and self-esteem.

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Couples

Evidence-based couples and marriage counseling to rebuild trust and communication.

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Families

Family therapy for conflict, transitions, blended families, and parenting challenges.

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Older adults

Support through retirement, grief, health changes, and later-life transitions.

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Our services

Find the right kind of support for whatever you're facing

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • ADHD
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Relationships
  • Parenting
  • School concerns
  • Grief
  • Stress & burnout
  • +more

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.

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Evidence-based relationship and marriage counseling — including Gottman Method and emotionally focused approaches — to improve communication, rebuild trust, and resolve conflict.

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Support for the whole family through conflict, transitions, blended-family dynamics, parenting disagreements, and the ripple effects when one member is struggling.

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Specialized therapy for children, teens, and adolescents addressing anxiety, mood, school challenges, behavior, social skills, and family change — with parents involved in the process.

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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.

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Thorough ADHD assessment for children, teens, and adults — going well beyond a quick screening — followed by a clear treatment plan.

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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.

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Secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions with the same clinicians, available to anyone in Illinois.

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What we treat

Conditions and Challenges We Treat at Our Northbrook Office

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.

  • Anxiety, panic, and phobias — generalized anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, and specific fears
  • Depression and mood disorders — persistent low mood, postpartum depression, seasonal patterns
  • ADHD and attention concerns — testing, diagnosis, and treatment for children, teens, and adults
  • Trauma and PTSD — recent traumatic events, childhood trauma, and grief
  • Marital, couples, and family relationship issues
  • School and academic concerns — attention, learning, behavioral, and emotional issues
  • Parenting support and family transitions
  • Stress, burnout, and life adjustments — career changes, retirement, divorce, illness
  • Low self-esteem and identity concerns
  • Chronic pain and medical condition management
  • Anger, loneliness, guilt, shame, and difficulty trusting others
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Our approach

What Sets Our Northbrook Practice Apart

Matched to the right clinician

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.

Evidence-based, individualized care

We use established, research-backed treatments — including CBT, DBT, Gottman Method, Cogmed cognitive training, and trauma-informed approaches — tailored to your situation.

Dignity, respect, and inclusion

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.

In person or telehealth — your choice

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

Licensed Psychologists and therapists with 15+ years of experience

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Every clinician at Grand Oaks is state-licensed and recognized by national professional organizations. Browse the team practicing at our Northbrook office.

Marina Shakhman, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Marina Shakhman, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist · Clinical Director

  • Couples & families
  • Trauma
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Debra P. Wolff, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Debra P. Wolff, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

  • Anxiety & OCD
  • Exposure therapy
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Marisa Kunz, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Marisa Kunz, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

  • Depression & mood
  • Anxiety & stress
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Christine Petersen, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Christine Petersen, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Grief & loss
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Angela Eads, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Angela Eads, Ph.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

  • Behavioral medicine
  • Depression
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Frances Pacheco, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Frances Pacheco, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist · BCFE

  • Divorce & custody
  • Family therapy
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Jauren D. Kelly, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Jauren D. Kelly, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

  • PTSD & trauma
  • Couples
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Benjamin Michaels, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Benjamin Michaels, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

  • Psychological testing
  • Couples (EFT)
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Carol Dreyer, LMFT, LCPC, Marriage & Family Therapist at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Carol Dreyer, LMFT, LCPC

Marriage & Family Therapist

  • Couples & marriage
  • Gottman Method
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Andrew Hamlyn, LCPC, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Andrew Hamlyn, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

  • Anxiety & depression
  • Life transitions
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Ellen Rodman, M.S., LCPC, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Ellen Rodman, M.S., LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

  • Chronic illness
  • Crisis & trauma
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Bella Sisarica, MA, LCPC, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Bella Sisarica, MA, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

  • Emotion regulation
  • DBT
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Daisy Morales, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Daisy Morales, MA, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

  • Complex trauma
  • Children & teens
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Rebecca Rice, LCSW, R-DMT, Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Rebecca Rice, LCSW, R-DMT

Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Registered Dance/Movement Therapist

  • Relationships & couples
  • Dance/movement therapy
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Abby Merel, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Abby Merel, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Anxiety & stress
  • Play therapy
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Kelsey Salsman, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Kelsey Salsman, MA, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

  • Postpartum concerns
  • Self-esteem
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Gabby Clow, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Gabby Clow, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

  • Anxiety & ADHD
  • Confidence building
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Olivia Romano, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Olivia Romano, MA, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

  • Anxiety & stress
  • Trauma
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Nicole Medina, MSW, LSW, Licensed Social Worker at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Nicole Medina, MSW, LSW

Licensed Social Worker

  • OCD & anxiety
  • Trauma-informed
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Claire Manley, LCPC, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Claire Manley, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Children & families
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Adriana Quevedo, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

Adriana Quevedo, MA, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor · Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist – Individual (CCTS-I)

  • Trauma & grief
  • LGBTQIA+ affirming
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Getting started

What to expect when you reach out

  1. Call or register online

    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.

  2. Get matched with the right clinician

    Our Intake Team verifies your insurance and matches you with a Northbrook Psychologist or therapist who specializes in your concern.

  3. Begin care — in person or online

    Most new clients are seen within 1–2 weeks. Meet at our Northbrook office or via secure telehealth.

Telehealth

Therapy from anywhere in Illinois

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.

  • The same clinicians, the same evidence-based care
  • Available anywhere you are located in Illinois
  • Covered by most major insurance plans
  • Join from a laptop, tablet, or phone — no app to buy
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Reviews

See how our Northbrook therapists have helped clients grow, heal, and thrive

Five-star reviews on Google

Trusted by families across Northbrook and the North Shore

Memberships & professional affiliations

  • American Psychological Association — Grand Oaks Behavioral Health clinician affiliation
  • Illinois Psychological Association — Grand Oaks Behavioral Health clinician affiliation
  • National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter — Grand Oaks Behavioral Health clinician affiliation
  • Illinois Affiliation of Marriage and Family Therapists — Grand Oaks Behavioral Health clinician affiliation
  • Illinois Counseling Association — Grand Oaks Behavioral Health clinician affiliation
  • Northbrook Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 2025 — Grand Oaks Behavioral Health clinician affiliation

Our Northbrook team is ready to support you — starting today

In-person appointments at 604 Academy Drive or secure telehealth anywhere in Illinois.

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Our Northbrook office

Serving Northbrook and the Surrounding North Shore Communities

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.

Communities we serve

  • Northbrook
  • Glenview
  • Deerfield
  • Highland Park
  • Northfield
  • Wilmette
  • Winnetka
  • Glencoe
  • Wheeling
  • Lincolnshire
  • Highwood
  • Riverwoods

Getting here

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.

Grand Oaks Behavioral Health — Northbrook

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Accepted plans

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Aetna
  • Medicare
  • Medicare Advantage
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • BCBS Community Medicaid
  • Oscar
  • Self-pay & out-of-network

Insurance & fees

Most major insurance accepted at our Northbrook office

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.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy in Northbrook

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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Closer to Lake County? Visit our Libertyville office.

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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