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Hedy Tan is an exceptional therapist. Her grounded, thoughtful approach helped me navigate challenging chapters of my life with clarity and strength. She creates a space that feels safe, supportive, and genuinely insightful. She has taught me so much about myself — often seeing things clearly long before they clicked for me. Hedy gently challenges you in the best way, always with kindness and care. Her calm presence, cultural sensitivity, and ability to understand nuance make her uniquely attuned to the complexities of each person's story. I've always felt seen, supported, and truly cared for. Her wisdom, professionalism, and genuine heart are unmatched.
A.D.
Verified Client · August 2025
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★★★★★
My wife and I had done couples therapy previously but found that we didn't get much out of it. After another rough period, we found Hedy — and six months later our experience has been terrific. She has a process and framework that has been extremely different from our prior experience. I'm someone who is typically pretty rigid and analytical, and she's helped me to see our relationship — and in particular my behavior within it — in an entirely different way. It's been so eye-opening and refreshing. Hedy has helped provide the building blocks for a healthier relationship. I'm extremely thankful we found her.
Scott S.
Verified Client · September 2025
★★★★★
Hedy has been an amazing treasure for my husband and me. After two years of challenges following a major transition, she is an elemental component of the repair for us as we work through difficulties and make new patterns for our relationship. She has given us the tools to connect meaningfully through the discord to truly see each other in love. So grateful to have found her and her willingness to work with us.
Kathryn M.
Verified Client · February 2025
★★★★★
Hedy is hands down the best therapist in Chicago and one of the best therapists in the world. After moving back to Chicago, I searched for years to find a therapist who was relatable and could actually help me significantly. The work I've done with her has made a huge positive impact for change in my life.
Verified Client
Google Review
★★★★★
We always thought of therapy as a "last resort." It ended up being our saving grace. Hedy goes above and beyond — activities, books, videos to work on between each session. 10/10.
Couple, River North
Verified Client
★★★★★
Her approach is unique, effective, and based on tremendous amounts of study and research. We spent many months previously with another therapist that only made things worse. Drastic improvement within a few sessions.
Verified Client
Google Review
★★★★★
She was the missing piece to many years of therapy. I am forever grateful to her experience and training. I would highly recommend her to anyone struggling in relationships who needs a direct and fresh approach.
Long-Term Client
Verified Client
★★★★★
Hedy has helped me process through my childhood past and has given me the tools it takes to move forward today as a healthier person. I've experienced very positive results from two years of therapy sessions with Hedy, as an individual and with my husband for marital counseling.
Verified Client
Long-Term Client
★★★★★
Hedy's combination of expertise, warmth, and clear guidance is unlike anything I've experienced. She doesn't just listen — she actively helps you see what you can't see on your own. I left every session with something concrete to work on. Truly transformative.
Individual Client
Verified Client
★★★★★
We spent a full year in couples therapy with Hedy and I can't recommend her highly enough. She has an incredible ability to balance deep empathy with practical guidance. She helped us become more emotionally safe and genuinely productive. She truly helped us move beyond the words and has a gift for getting to the root of why you're feeling the way you are. Her honesty is second to none. She shared insights and perspectives that I didn't fully agree with at the time — only for those exact things to play out in my life a month later. It speaks to the depth of her understanding and experience. We now have so much more hope. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to absolutely anyone.
Verified Client
Google Review · 6 months ago
★★★★★
Working with Hedy has been an excellent experience. She brings a thoughtful, scientific approach and has a strong ability to identify core principles supported by the related literature. Our work together significantly strengthened my self-awareness, personal development, and relationships. I highly recommend her.
Molnike
Google Review · 4 months ago
★★★★★
Worth every penny. Hedy Tan's approach challenged both of us to repair hope for bettering our marriage. She encourages both of us to express our thoughts and boundaries. As partners, we feel free to communicate more openly, with more intentional consideration and a deeper connection. With new and mature attitudes, we are learning together how to set healthy boundaries in a love-centered, lasting love.
Kathryn D. Fort
Google Review
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