/ About Us /
Comprehensive Clinical Services
When emotional health feels overwhelming, you do not have to face it alone. Mental health care in Chicagoland by CCS is here for you and your family with warm, culturally aware support at every step.
Our bilingual team of psychiatrists, therapists, and support staff provides compassionate, evidence-based care for children, teens, and adults. Together, you can find clarity, rebuild stability, and move toward healing.
- Call us today to speak with our team
- Request an appointment online when it works for you
- Log in to the patient portal to manage your care
How We Care for You
Life’s challenges rarely affect just one person, so care at CCS is built for the whole family. Your prescriber will listen to your story, consider your cultural and spiritual background, and work with you to create a plan that fits real life.
Services are coordinated under one roof whenever possible, so you are not juggling multiple prescribers who never speak to one another. This integrated approach helps you feel supported, informed, and never like “just another case.”
/ Solutions /
Clinical Services
You can access a full range of mental health care in Chicagoland, from first evaluation to ongoing support. These services are designed for children, teens, and adults at different stages of their journey.
- Psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis
- Medication management
- Individual, couples, and family therapy
- School-based mental health services
- Psychological assessments through trusted partners
- Treatment for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma
- Crisis intervention and safety planning when things feel urgent
/ Social Involvement /
Support for Schools & Communities
Emotional health does not stop at the clinic door, so CCS partners with schools and community organizations throughout the Chicagoland area. These programs extend mental health care in Chicagoland into the places where children and families live, learn, and work.
*Programs have included with Chamberlain, Dominican, and Marquette University
/ Client Voices /
Client Testimonials & Reviews
I just had my first session with Dr. Safdar, and I am so impressed. The office staff was super friendly and helpful. Dr. Safdar listened to everything I had to say and all of my concerns. He was very genuine and wanted my input and asked what I wanted to do about my medications, which, as I have found, is very rare in doctors. He was also very kind, sympathetic, and understanding. He also seemed very knowledgeable as well. I am very excited to continue working with him. I would definitely recommend CCS. 🙂
Dr. Martinez, all of the providers, and the rest of the staff at CCS have been nothing but wonderful to me. They genuinely care about you and your overall well-being. It’s convenient to have both your therapist and psychiatrist at the same location to improve communication amongst all of your providers. I recommend CCS to my friends and family.
I went to the clinic skeptical, but the staff made me feel welcomed and put me at ease.
I met with the Dr. who addressed all my concerns. He was very empathetic and took his time during my visit. The office staff is excellent.
I will highly recommend this clinic to anyone looking for someone who listens to you well. Most doctors forget to ask the most important question, which is what’s bothering you the most in your everyday life. Empathy, compassion, and reflection made all the difference to me.
/ Inclusive /
A Place Where You Feel Understood
Many individuals and families have felt dismissed, misunderstood, or rushed in past experiences with mental health care. At CCS, the goal is different: to offer time, respect, and care that truly fit your story.
You will find bilingual services, attention to culture and family dynamics, and a team that responds when life feels unstable—not months later. You deserve care that listens closely and walks with you as you heal.
- Call now to talk with our team.
- Use the online form to request an appointment.
- Current patients can access the secure patient portal to view messages, request refills, and submit paperwork.
/ Our Team /
Doctors and Therapists
Craig Kestenberg
Dr. Craig Kestenberg, DO has enjoyed treating people of all ages and walks of life with their psychiatric issues since 2001. He is board-certified in both general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Maria Valdez, LCPC
Maria Valdez is a bilingual/bicultural (Spanish) Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Her background includes treating clients who have mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, addictions, and family systemic difficulties.
Mercedes Moreira Mayo, LCPC
Mercedes Moreira Mayo is a bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). She has an integrative and culturally sensitive approach. Mercedes works with adults and adolescents and addresses a wide variety of issues.
Ed Buck, LCSW
Ed Buck has been in practice for over 35 years and has been working with CCS for over 10 years. His role at CCS includes working with individuals, families, and couples, providing psychotherapeutic intervention.
Rachel Mikula, LCSW
Rachel Mikula is a bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker. As an integrative, relational therapist, Rachel uses a collaborative, strength-based approach to promote and support healing, growth, and change in each unique individual.
Aamir Safdar, MD
Dr. Aamir Safdar, MD is Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry as well as Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. He uses the biopsychosocial model in his treatment approach. He has a global cultural perspective with his work history in countries including the USA, Canada, Great Britain & Pakistan.
Andrea Bacon, MD
Dr. Andrea Bacon is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She spends time with patients to assess the effectiveness of their medication. She is culturally agile and respectful of people’s faith backgrounds.
Daniel B. Martinez, MD
Dr. Daniel B. Martinez, MD is the President and Founder of Comprehensive Clinical Services, P.C. He is Board Certified in adult and child psychiatry. He has also been certified by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners.
/ Problems Solved /
Let Us Help You Heal
We provide accessible, comprehensive, and culturally-sensitive mental health services for individuals and families—especially in underserved communities—who struggle to find quality psychiatric and therapeutic care. We solve the problems of long wait times, fragmented care, lack of bilingual prescribers , and limited coordination between psychiatry, therapy, schools, and families.
We deliver integrated psychiatric and therapeutic care using a collaborative, holistic, and family-centered approach. Our model combines evidence-based clinical care, community partnerships, school-based services, technology-enhanced diagnostics, and culturally informed treatment that considers the emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of each person.
Programs & Initiatives
- Public school partnerships (BPAC, district programs, mental health workshops)
- Community seminars & school presentations
- Parent education workshops
College/university graduate student rotations (such as Chamberlain, Dominican, Marquette University)
/ Near You /
Our Locations
