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Gail Grossman, Psychologist
Gail Grossman, Ph.D.
(42 Reviews)
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713 Chicago Avenue Evanston, IL 60202
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(42 Reviews)
Service
4 star average for Service
Environment
4 star average for Environment
Expertise
3.5 star average for Expertise
Staff
4 star average for Staff
Recommended
3.5 star average for Recommended
Value
5 star average for Value
Are you confident that this provider will continue working with you until a solution is reached?
Absolutely! I'm confident they will work hard to find the best solution for me
Does this provider give unbiased advice?
Absolutely! I always get sound, helpful, and completely unbiased advice!
Did this provider rush your appointment?
No, I was able to ask as many questions as I wanted
Are you going to visit this provider again?
Without a doubt!
Did this provider have reasonable prices?
Yes
by Marylou xxx.xxx.122.179
September 19, 2013
We were referred to Dr. Grossman by the principal at our son's school to help him with adjustment issues. It was the best step ever for us. She "treats" the whole family. She meets with me first (mom, and sometimes dad when he can make it), then with our son - and sometimes even his brothers-- and again with me to discuss strategies (cognitive behavioral) for the upcoming week. If there is a problem at home or school and my guy is having a tough time, I can call Dr. Grossman for advice. My son looks forward to seeing her and so do I. Two years later we still call on Dr. Grossman. Her insight into our son-- his amazing strengths and periodic challenges -- has been invaluable.
by E xxx.xxx.23.65
August 27, 2013
My 5 year old son has been seeing Dr. Grossman for the past year and a half. He was having issues with transitions, social situations, and a few small sensory things. She first ruled out any major issues, and then helped us understand our son better and come up with ways to help him succeed in a variety of situations.

Not only do we think Dr. Grossman has helped us be better parents, but she has helped our son even more. He now feels comfortable in situations that used to be stressful. He is dealing with his issues in a positive way. We are so thrilled with the help we have gotten.
by Emily xxx.xxx.192.95
August 07, 2013
Did this provider have reasonable prices?
Yes
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Yes
Are you going to visit this provider again?
Without a doubt!
Did this provider wear an obnoxious cologne?
No, they didn't wear any cologne
Did you spend a lot of time in the waiting room at this provider's office?
No, my appointment started at the scheduled time
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.241.0
July 31, 2013
It is obvious the last two reviews were written at Grossman's requests as they both refer to themselves as colleagues while other reviews are by those that have had to endure her "therapy" at the court's insistence. Just another example of the her collusional practice and lack of integrity. It made me lose a lot of respect for them. My family was treated terribly and with no respect whatsoever by her. I'm absolutely positive that I would have gotten better service from anyone else.
by Rachel xxx.xxx.34.142
July 29, 2013
I have been a professional colleague of Dr. Grossman for seventeen years and have been consistently impressed by her deep understanding of children and families, the breadth of her clinical experience and her broad skill set. Dr. Grossman is knowledgeable, caring, warm and empathic. She is also a woman of integrity.

That anyone would suggest otherwise is beyond my comprehension. Regarding comments made about parking availability and her office staff: Dr. Grossman's office offers street parking near the entrance; she does not have an office staff. Clearly the writers referring to both must have her confused with someone else.

I would not hesitate to refer to Dr. Grossman.
by JMP xxx.xxx.65.253
July 24, 2013
Over a number of years I have had the opportunity to consult with Dr. Grossman regarding a range of professional issues relating to children and families. She is very knowledgeable regarding custody and evaluations, as well as how to best help children and adults in distress. She is very compassionate and fair, and always goes the extra mile to help those with whom she is working. Dr. Grossman is talented as a therapist and diagnostician, and has a wide range of experience. My experience was definitely positive , and I would refer clients and other professionals without hesitation.
by Dr. B. xxx.xxx.231.171
July 08, 2013
At the recomendation of the child's attorney, the court ordered, Gail Grossman as a parenting coordinator where she was to try and facilitate communication between father and son. I had objected to her from the very beginning citing a conflict of interest as she was involved with another case involving my husband and his x-wife. The attorney was insistent on her. In my first two meetings with her she kept confusing me with somone else, talking about my two daughters that I do not have. Thereafter it was set up that she was to meet with father and child. She continually tried to add multiple sessions and demanded more money. As these sessions continued, the relationship severed even more whereby the child was was shutting down and refusing to go. She submits reports to the child's attorney and to my x-husband's attorney the day or morning before we are to go to court and has never sent anything to my attorney, and when requested to give a copy to me or my attorney she says she will and never does. Her reports and testimony were blatant lies, and when asked to confirm what she claims she says she has to check her notes. She assumes things without verification, and tells the child things that I said or did when I have not. I voiced my concerns to her and she has never addressed them and only addresses payment. She and the father talk in session as if the child is not even there. My child has returned from these sessions in tears. She dismisses the child's feelings and tells negative things about the mother (who the court also saw fit to assign as the 100% custodial parent) and with whom she met only twice. She refuses to acknowledge the child's interests and respect schedules. She continually threatens me and the child, and tells the father one thing and me another in an effort to pin us against one another. It is clear she is manipulating the situation for financial gains and it would not surprise me to learn that Grossman is incahoots with the child's attorney given the billing statements. This woman is completely unprofessional and abusive. I do not feel safe having her talk with the child and I question her motives and ethics. Her practices need to be investigated. I do not recommend her. I would advise everyone to stay away.
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.34.142
June 06, 2013
During a dissolution of marriage, the guardian et liem insisted that our family be evaluated by Gail Grossman, and we were forced to pay $8000.00, to her for an evaluation, which was court ordered, We were not given any other choice for an evaluator, because the attorney appointed to represent our children, told the Judge to have Grossman do the evaluation. I believe that the attorney, Gloria Block, assigns Gail Grossman to her cases that need to have an evaluation, and that the two of them have some type of arrangement which allows them to benefit from the arrangement.
Although the evaluation was to begin immediately, Gail Grossman delayed for about 6 months due to personal reasons on her side, and we were given no alternatives, which delayed our legal case, and cost us even more money, because of her inability to perform in a timely manner.
When she did submit her evaluation to the court, she did so extremely late, and it took 18 months for the report to reach the court.
Gail Grossman's report was inaccurate, and contained information that she admitted she did not confirm or verify, and basically assumed most of what she reported, or in my opinion, made it up, or confused our evaluation with another persons, that was not related to us, at all.
She made several statements on the report that were blatant lies, and when asked where she obtained the information she acknowledged that she did not recall, and that she did not confirm it to be true, When requested to revise her report, she agreed to do so, but the court never got any changes, and the entire divorce fizzled out, and my husband and I eventually reconciled ourselves.
She should be prohibited from performing similar evaluations, and there should be an investigation in regards to Gail Grossman and Gloria Block and the arrangement that they seem to have which I believe is a financial one, and intentionally set up for them to profit from others misfortunes.
Unfortunately, we had never been involved in any legal case prior to this, and because of our minor children we were not comfortable complaining about Grossman or Block, for fear that they would make decisions that would negatively effect us, so we did not question them. They use intimidation to control people and it is abusive, and other people should not be forced to endure the pain they caused to our family.
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.30.228
April 24, 2013
I have been involved in high conflict divorce case and Dr Gail Grossman helped my family tremendously. She is a truly professional who knows what she is doing and she can turn things around and change kids. She indeed is a very strong person who has clear logical thinking. If you want to go by appearance of office and parking, why are you seeing a psychologist? I mention this becuase you need to know the place to know where can you park and ofcourse it is not a very posh office. But I am sure that whatever purpose you fixed appointment for, that will be taken care of. After all fixing issues in life is far more important than other things when we really need help. She is an angel from heaven and that statement is indeed true. She helped my family to be together during the divorce
by DS xxx.xxx.84.165
March 20, 2013
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