Dr. Alan P. Childs, MA, Psy.D & Associates

Dr. Childs helped me during my divorce. It is rare to meet a truly compassionate professional who is motivated solely by the duty to help. Alan Childs is one of the most amazing people I have met. He is very attentive and listens carefully, giving the impression that I were his only client even though I know he has a very busy practice. During a time of uncertainty and unpredictable emotional experiences Dr. Childs helped me, and in effect my children, navigate through difficult times. He went well above and beyond his duty as a psychologist, communicating with other professionals involved in my case, to help bring my case to a very favorable outcome. I was very impressed with Dr. Child’s dedication. In the many months spent on my case, it became evident that Dr. Childs is not a man motivated by selfishness or solely by the desire to win, but by a desire to help his clients by doing what is morally right. He was the proverbial glue that kept certain aspects of my case intact. Dr. Child’s involvement in my case is partly the reason why I can now build a deeper relationship with my children.

I returned back to Dr. Childs, as usual returned my call «faster then a new
York second,» and once again provided both my spouse and I with a brush–
Up marital therapy. He never ceases to amaze me with his «kindness, gentle
Pennsylvania accent and high level of compassion and empathy.» I have
Sent several of my professional colleagues to him and we all agree he was one of the finest and most caring mental health professionals we have ever been in contact with! We were all starting to give up! Also, on a humorous
Note, «he has a memory like an elephant! »

The work your team does is challenging and they pursue it with dedication, professionalism, and caring. God bless them each and every one. Not something I say often but can think of no place more deserving.
Keep up the good work!

Alan helped me through a very difficult time in my life. He was a great listener and always gave me new perspective on life and my situation. Over the months that I met with him I found myself having more confidence, being much happier, and actually seeing a light at the end of the tunnel! Alan was always willing to meet with me (even really early on the weekend once) and I always felt that he would «make time» for me. He never watched the clock during our sessions and always helped me trying to submit my insurance information. I would highly recommend Alan for anyone looking for a family therapist! My divorce was very painful but Alan helped me deal with the pain and overcome it. Now I consider him a good friend. Meeting him was truly a blessing in a very dark time in my life. I am not sure how I would have gotten over this without him.

I remember my 1^st conversation with Dr. Child’s before setting an appointment several years ago. «Sir, this is a very complex ordeal, do you feel confident you can handle us?» Dr. Child’s was able to meet with us for initiall «couples» therapy, then with his associates to assist with my child. Then to assist me through a divorce we can accurately call «The Never Ending Story.»
Dr. Child’s does have 3 offices, Saganaush, Loop and Hickory Hills/​Palos, which makes him extremely flexible and he is always willing to work with you on location of convinience. He is always prompt to return phone calls, **You will never wait for your appointment to begin on time. Ever, not once in the 7 years I’ve seen him.** I have never been able to say that about any Dr., Dentist, Attorney, or any professional that requires an appointment, including myself.
Dr. Child’s character is honest, empathetic and engaging. He REALLY listens and REMEMBERS everything. You will never find him doodling on paper or drifting off into space during a session. Dr. Child’s focus is attentive through his body language and eye contact. This man has helped me through some obstacles in life that are so intense I am even amazed. Dr. Child’s also has a group of associates for different psychological needs, children, psyc evaluations and creative forms of therapy.
I highly recommend anyone and everyone, when considering seeing a therapist, regardless of the issue, to reach out to Dr. Child’s and allow this professional into your life and envision a transformation because this is the practice you will find is TRULY dedicated to restore HOPE and commit to HELP.
They work with most insurance plans, they have reasonable rates for uninsured and by no means is Dr. Child’s in business to pillage your pocket book, schedule unnecessary sessions or over extenuate therapy for his own profit. There are several therapists in this city, there is a reason his practice has been a success for all the years he has been in business and that is through integrity.
My only complaint about Dr. Child’s is that the world could use a dozen or so more of him.