Association for Multicultural
Behavioral Health
Multicultural and Multilingual Mental Health Services
AMBH is a multidisciplinary practice providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy and mental health services for adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families at every stage of life. We honor each client’s cultural identity, language, and lived experience, creating a respectful and inclusive environment where people feel understood, supported, and empowered on their path toward healing and well-being.
Our experienced clinicians work collaboratively to meet you where you are, offering individualized care tailored to your unique needs, goals, and life circumstances. Whether you are navigating a difficult life transition such as divorce, grief and loss, retirement, career changes, or immigration stress; coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, relationship or parenting challenges; or seeking personal growth and greater emotional balance, we are here to support you in creating meaningful, lasting change.
Our experienced clinicians work collaboratively to meet you where you are, offering individualized care tailored to your unique needs, goals, and life circumstances. Whether you are navigating a difficult life transition such as divorce, grief and loss, retirement, career changes, or immigration stress; coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, relationship or parenting challenges; or seeking personal growth and greater emotional balance, we are here to support you in creating meaningful, lasting change.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English | Polish | Russian | Ukrainian | Spanish | Czech | Slovak | Arabic | Assyrian
Seeking help is an important first step
We’re here to support you on your path toward a healthier, more balanced life
Psychotherapy
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Substance Abuse/ Addiction TreatmentWe provide comprehensive, integrative treatment for substance use and behavioral addictions, including alcohol and drug use, smoking, gambling, compulsive shopping, and problematic technology use. Our approach combines evidence-based therapy with innovative strategies from the addiction field to support recovery, emotional regulation, relapse prevention, and healthier coping skills. Services may include individual therapy, group therapy, family support, and personalized recovery planning.
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Psychological Evaluations
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Child & Adolescent Therapy
Children and adolescents face unique emotional, behavioral, social, and academic challenges as they grow and develop. We provide a safe, supportive, and age-appropriate environment where young people can express themselves, build coping skills, and strengthen resilience. Our therapists work collaboratively with children, adolescents, and their families to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral difficulties, school-related stress, family conflict, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, and life transitions.
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Marriage & Couples TherapyHealthy relationships require trust, communication, emotional connection, and mutual understanding. Marriage and couples therapy provides a supportive environment where partners can address conflicts, improve communication, rebuild intimacy, and strengthen their relationship. Our therapists help couples recognize unhealthy patterns, express needs more effectively, work through unresolved hurt, and develop healthier ways of connecting.
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Supervised Parenting Time
We provide multiple types of supervised parenting services, including supervised visitation, therapeutic visitation, and safe exchange. These services may be court-ordered or recommended in high-conflict or safety-sensitive family situations and are delivered in a neutral, structured, and child-focused manner to support safe parent–child contact and transitions while complying with court directives or recommendations.
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Trauma Therapy |
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) |
Somatic Therapy |
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We provide specialized trauma therapy for individuals experiencing PTSD, complex trauma, childhood trauma, and stress-related disorders. Our clinicians are trained in evidence-based trauma treatments, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Brainspotting, and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). These approaches help process traumatic memories, reduce emotional distress, and restore a sense of safety, stability, and resilience.
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KAP is an innovative, evidence-based treatment that combines the therapeutic effects of ketamine with structured, trauma-informed psychotherapy. This approach may benefit individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, or other conditions that have not fully responded to traditional therapy or medication. Our team integrates medical collaboration with the therapeutic process to support clients in accessing non-ordinary states of consciousness within a safe and clinically supervised setting.
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Somatic therapy complements traditional talk therapy by focusing on the mind–body connection and the ways stress and emotional experiences may be stored or expressed in the body. This approach integrates body awareness, movement, breathwork, mindfulness practices, and sensory-based interventions such as sound and vibration to support nervous system regulation, reduce stress, and restore emotional balance and a greater sense of safety within the body.
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Nutritional Psychology
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First Responder Services
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SAP Services for DOT |
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We utilize a variety of evidence-based treatment approaches to address concerns related to eating behaviors, body image, weight management, and metabolic health. Our integrative model combines psychotherapy with Metabolic Balance®, a personalized nutrition program based on individual biochemistry, to support sustainable lifestyle change, metabolic regulation, and develop a healthier relationship with the body.
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We offer evidence-based mental health services for law enforcement professionals and other first responders. Services include trauma-informed psychotherapy and mandated wellness checks in alignment with the Illinois SAFE-T Act. All services are fully confidential and address trauma exposure, anxiety, depression, occupational stress, substance use concerns, grief, and adjustment to the unique demands of public safety work.
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We offer Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) services for employees required to comply with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol regulations. Our SAP services include comprehensive evaluations, individualized treatment recommendations, appropriate treatment or education services, follow-up evaluations, and support with the return-to-duty process in a professional, structured, and confidential manner.
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Mówimy Po Polsku / Hablamos Español / Говорим По-Русски / We Speak English
We Provide Culturally and Linguistically Competent Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is therapy right for me?
Seeking support is a personal decision, and it takes courage. People come to therapy for many reasons — anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, or simply a desire for personal growth. Therapy provides a safe and supportive space to better understand yourself, develop healthier coping strategies, and move toward meaningful change.
What can I expect during my first session?
Your first session is an opportunity for us to learn more about you — your concerns, goals, and what has brought you to therapy. We will discuss your history, current challenges, and what you hope to achieve. Together, we will begin developing a plan tailored to your needs. There is no pressure — the pace is guided by you.
How long does therapy last?
The length of therapy varies for each person. Some individuals seek short-term support focused on a specific issue, while others choose longer-term work for deeper personal growth. Sessions are typically 45–60 minutes and often scheduled weekly, though frequency may be adjusted based on your needs.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes. Your privacy is important to us. All sessions are confidential, with limited legal exceptions related to safety concerns (such as risk of harm to yourself or others, or suspected abuse). We are happy to discuss confidentiality in detail during your first visit.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept many commercial PPO insurance plans, Original Medicare, and some Medicare Advantage PPO plans. We also offer self-pay options. Our team can help verify your benefits and explain your coverage before your first appointment.
Do you offer online therapy?
Yes. We offer both in-person sessions at our Chicago office and secure telehealth appointments for clients who prefer to meet virtually.
LOCATION
DirectionsOur practice is conveniently located on a busy main street in the lively Edison Park neighborhood of Chicago, just a couple of blocks from Downtown Park Ridge. We are in close proximity to I-90 (Kennedy Expressway) and easily accessible by public transportation, including the Edison Park METRA station (Union Pacific Northwest line), CTA bus routes, and Pace bus service. The building offers on-site parking and is fully accessible for individuals with disabilities.
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Areas We Serve
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Map
Association for Multicultural Behavioral Health 6650 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 215, Chicago, Illinois 60631 Ph.: (773) 313-3757 Fax: (773) 313-3762 |