The Future of Behavioral Healthcare Starts with Exceptional Clinicians

Why investing in our clinicians means better care for you.

Mental healthcare is changing.

Across the country, more people are seeking therapy than ever before. At the same time, the behavioral health profession continues to evolve as clinicians embrace new research, evidence-based treatments, telehealth innovations, and more collaborative models of care.

At According To Sykes, we believe that exceptional client care begins long before your first therapy session.

It begins with the clinicians providing that care.

A Practice Built Around Clinical Excellence

Finding the right therapist isn't simply about credentials, it's about finding someone who is supportive, continually learning, and able to be fully present with each client.

That's why we invest in our clinicians through ongoing professional development, continuing education, clinical consultation, and a collaborative team environment. Our providers remain current with evolving research and best practices while bringing compassion, professionalism, and individualized care to every session.

Because when clinicians continue to grow, our clients benefit.

Care That Reflects Today's Behavioral Health Landscape

Mental health treatment is not static.

New approaches continue to emerge in areas such as trauma-informed care, relationship counseling, neurodiversity, telehealth, anxiety treatment, and evidence-based interventions.

Our commitment is to remain thoughtful, not trendy.

We carefully evaluate new research and clinical practices, integrating approaches that are supported by evidence while always tailoring treatment to each individual's unique needs and goals.

Collaboration Makes a Difference

One of the strengths of According To Sykes is that our clinicians are never working in isolation.

When appropriate and with respect for client confidentiality, our team collaborates, consults, and shares professional expertise to ensure clients receive thoughtful, well-rounded care.

This collaborative culture allows us to draw from diverse clinical perspectives while maintaining the personalized therapeutic relationship that every client deserves.

Serving Chicago, With a National Perspective

Based in Chicago and serving clients both in person and through telehealth where appropriate, According To Sykes combines the personalized attention of a boutique private practice with a commitment to professional excellence that reflects the highest standards of behavioral healthcare.

Through our investment in continuing education, ethical practice, and clinician development, we strive to remain at the forefront of an evolving profession; bringing those advancements directly to the individuals, couples, and families we serve.

Our Commitment to You

Choosing a therapist is an important decision.

When you choose According To Sykes, you're choosing a practice that believes excellent care comes from clinicians who are supported, continually learning, and deeply committed to helping clients navigate life's challenges with skill, compassion, and integrity.

Because while behavioral healthcare continues to evolve, one thing remains constant:

People deserve thoughtful, evidence-informed care delivered by clinicians who never stop growing.