Talk to Dr. Shoshana before you commit to anything

Most people who contact us are not sure what they need yet. They know something is not working — focus, sleep, mood, a child struggling at school — but not what would actually help.

The free consultation exists for exactly that. It is a conversation with Dr. Joseph Shoshana, a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 25 years in practice, about your situation and what would sensibly come next.

What happens

• You tell us what is going on, in your own words
• We ask about what you have already tried and how it went
• Dr. Shoshana explains which options are realistic for your situation — assessment, neurofeedback, therapy, or something we do not offer
• You get a straight answer on likely cost, insurance, and timescales before you decide anything

By phone, video, or in person at our West Loop office. There is no obligation and no charge.

What it is not

We want to be clear, because the word “evaluation” gets used loosely in this field.

This is a conversation, not testing. A comprehensive neuropsychological or psychological evaluation is a formal, multi-hour clinical process that produces a written report. That is a paid service — typically $2,000–$3,000, often substantially less out of pocket if you are insured. We are in-network with Medicare, Aetna and Cigna, and most other plans carry out-of-network benefits for testing.

The consultation is where we work out whether you need that, something else, or nothing from us at all.

Who tends to book one

• Parents whose child is struggling with focus, behaviour or school, who want to understand the options before choosing a path
• Adults who have tried therapy or medication and found the results partial
• People weighing an ADHD evaluation and wanting to know what it involves, what it costs, and how long the report takes
• Anyone noticing changes in memory or focus who wants a baseline while they are well

If we are not the right fit

We will tell you. That happens reasonably often, and it is a better outcome than starting something that was never going to help. Where we can, we will point you toward what would.

Request your consultation

Fill in the form and we will get back to you to arrange a time. If you would rather speak to someone now, call (847) 670-8544.

Chicago Brain Health
1021 W Adams St., Suite 201, Chicago, IL 60607
Monday to Friday, 10am–7pm

This page is general information, not medical advice. A consultation does not create a clinician–patient relationship. If you are in crisis, contact 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency department.