One thing that makes CCS stand out is the people who work there. Every person on the staff, from the receptionist to the people in the office, to the therapists, the students, and the doctors, is so friendly and welcoming. One can come right after experiencing one’s worst mental breakdown, but leave with peace of mind and even a laugh. You can feel a sense of family when you walk through the door, and it gets automatically transferred to every patient.
Every clinician and every practitioner has their own set of unique traits that make them so special. The good thing about CCS is that you will always find a practitioner who can match your needs. From Dr. Martinez’s openness and ability to make you feel like family since the first visit, Dr. Kestenberg’s highly empathetic and caring approach, Dr. Safdar’s wisdom that goes beyond the years, and Davina’s intelligent yet compassionate approach, everyone has their way to make you feel at home. These are to mention a few examples.
As a native Spanish speaker coming from Mexico, it is also important to mention how valuable it is that you can have the full experience in my language. From the staff to many of the therapists and Dr. Martinez himself, they make sure to make you feel, as a patient, as safe and understood as possible. It’s nice to see a group of kind-hearted professionals who are also proficient in my language. It makes the toughest situations easier to feel.
It’s an understatement to say that CCS is a safe place for many people. But it is. At least, it is for me. I could never recommend them enough. If you’re in the Chicago area and looking for mental health services, please give them a try. You’ll thank me later.