Therapy and psychological evaluations in Evanston, tailored to you.
Comprehensive, personalized mental healthcare for adolescents and adults.
Clinical expertise that’s down-to-earth.
Therapy and testing that's thorough, personal, and never one-size-fits-all.
Clinical expertise that’s down-to-earth.
Therapy and testing that's thorough, personal, and never one-size-fits-all.
OUR SERVICES
ADHD and psychoeducational evaluations with a licensed clinical psychologist — includes a comprehensive report with recommendations and a one-on-one feedback session to walk through your results.
Psychological Testing
A space to slow down and make sense of the patterns shaping your life. Individual therapy for adolescents and adults, and couples therapy for those ready to reconnect.
Therapy
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Pressure keeps building and "good enough" feels like a mystery. We help you hold onto your healthy ambition while working through the overwhelm of overthinking.
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The procrastination trap, the imposter syndrome, the burnout nobody seems to take seriously. We work with students and early-career adults in balancing productivity and rest.
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Trouble staying organized, starting projects, or managing time doesn't mean you're lazy. We offer therapy and comprehensive ADHD evaluations to help you understand how your brain works and build strategies that actually fit your life.
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You're doing fine on paper, but something feels off. Your life feels built around others' expectations, or you keep putting their needs before your own. We help you reconnect with your authentic self and what you actually want.
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A new job, a breakup, a move, a new school. Even changes you chose can be disorienting. We help you find your footing without rushing the process.
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No matter where you are in understanding your gender or sexual identity, we meet you with validation and support. We provide affirming care where you are respected and feel understood.
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Hormonal changes, postpartum adjustment, fertility stress, the mental load of managing everything. We understand the impact of these factors on your mental health and offer a safe space that is dedicated fully to you.
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Sometimes we find ourselves in familiar relationship patterns that don't work for us anymore, but we can't seem to make lasting change. We help you understand where those patterns started and resolve the endless cycle.
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The same arguments keep happening, intimacy feels lost, maybe you don't feel understood anymore. We help couples get honest about what isn't working and rebuild from there.
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Pressure keeps building and "good enough" feels like a mystery. We help you hold onto your healthy ambition while working through the overwhelm of overthinking.
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The procrastination trap, the imposter syndrome, the burnout nobody seems to take seriously. We work with students and early-career adults in balancing productivity and rest.
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Trouble staying organized, starting projects, or managing time doesn't mean you're lazy. We offer therapy and comprehensive ADHD evaluations to help you understand how your brain works and build strategies that actually fit your life.
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You're doing fine on paper, but something feels off. Your life is built around others' expectations, or you keep putting their needs before your own. We help you reconnect with your authentic self and what you actually want.
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A new job, a breakup, a move, a new school. Even changes you chose can be disorienting. We help you find your footing without rushing the process.
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No matter where you are in understanding your gender or sexual identity, we meet you with validation and support. We provide affirming care where you are respected and feel understood.
Areas of Focus
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Hormonal changes, postpartum adjustment, fertility stress, the mental load of managing everything. We understand the impact of these factors on your mental health and offer a safe space that is dedicated fully to you.
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Sometimes we find ourselves in familiar relationship patterns that don't work for us anymore, but we can't seem to make lasting change. We help you understand where those patterns started and resolve the endless cycle.
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The same arguments keep happening, intimacy feels lost, maybe you don't feel understood anymore. We help couples get honest about what isn't working and rebuild from there.
Most PPO plans accepted
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Located in Downtown Evanston
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Telehealth via PSYPACT
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Most PPO plans accepted 〰️ Located in Downtown Evanston 〰️ Telehealth via PSYPACT 〰️
Dr. Cassidy Buckelew is a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of Elysian Mental Health. She provides therapy and comprehensive psychological evaluations for adolescents and adults, bringing depth and precision to every client relationship.
Cassidy Buckelew, Psy.D
Your provider at Elysian Mental Health