CFC Therapy Group

Jamie is an incredible therapist!

Alright, it’s time the cat was let out of the bag; the skeleton out of the closet; the dirty laundry aired; reveal my dark secret; to show my cards– I see a therapist. I’ve been seeing Crystal Clair for nearly 18 months now, and it took me this long to work up the courage to write a review for her life-​changing service. Why? Don’t be coy, you know why. The stigma of therapy is alive and well. But I’ve got my grown-​up pants on and will explain why it’s totally the normal thing to do.
1. Work sucks
2. You wish work sucked because then you’d be employed
3. You’re in a relationship
4. You’re not in a relationship
5. You come from a broken home
6. You come from a non-​broken home
7. You have mommy/​daddy issues
8. You have esteem issues
9. Good life choices have not always been your thing
10. You have no idea what you’re doing with your life
11. Your friends give bad advice
12. You need to be reminded that some Sundays spent with Netflix and Couch are okay. I said SOME Sundays…
13. You eat for reasons other than nutrition or an occasional craving
14. Your in-​laws are nuts, and guess who’s hosting Christmas?
15. It’s the holidays, and you’re stressed to the max
16. A pet died
17. A family member died
18. You blew that interview/​test/​try-​out, etc
19. You’re feeling scatter-​brained and disorganized
20. You’re human
There are a LOT of other really good reasons to see a therapist, but this is a good starter sample. If you can’t identify with any of these points, your pants are on fire because you’re lyyyyyyinggggg.
To those afraid of visiting a therapist’s office, as I was, CFC’s office is nothing like what you’d imagine. It’s warm, inviting, there’s candy, and the other patients I’ve seen look just like you and me. Lincoln Park trixies, athletes, moms, nannas, bros, teens, hipsters, and the like. One visit to CFC and you will realize a therapy sesh is about as normal as a yoga class.
There are a lot counselors of varying ranges and talents at CFC, but I have seen Crystal exclusively. Crystal is basically the friend I never knew I needed. She listens, she coaches me through my negative work situations, she gives good advice when I need it and lets me talk through a situation when she knows I can figure things out on my own. She’s also really open and super non-​judgey. And the best part for me, I’m able to relate to her. That seems to be a key in my success with therapy.
TL;DR? Therapy is totes normal and everyone does it, they just don’t talk about it. CFC is the perfect place to take that first step towards a healthier you.

Simply put, an amazing group of therapists, especially for couples and first timers (like this guy). Melissa is fantastic and I would recommend her to anyone.

In a setting for mental health and therapy, Crystal F Clair is really helpful and professional. They have an excellent staff that provides care and support. I have had therapy in the past that seemed very sterile and awkward but I can tell that these folks at this clinic really care about what they are doing with their patients.

We all go through our ups & downs in life. Correct? (If you answered no, than ERRONEOUS)
Enter Crystal Clair, mentor/​coach/​therapist/​cheerleader all wrapped into one. Crystal is an extremely warm and compassionate person who genuinely enjoys listening and helps to culminate experiences into a «how do we move forward» technique. Her approach has been highly successful for me in setting many personal & professional goals.
Nice office, flexible schedule, & always quick to respond. Did I mention she runs this whole business on her own? Pretty awesome if you ask me.
Look no further, Crystal is it.

After a bad experience with therapy as a teenager, Crystal made me extremely comfortable from my very first visit. She responds quickly off hours and is extremely compassionate and helpful. I am very thankful to have found a great tehrapist who cares so much for her patients.