Hope Behavioral Services Inc.

Hope Behavioral Services Inc. is a psychiatrist in Crest Hill, IL. The practice provides counseling services for individuals, couples, children, and families, addressing challenges such as depression, anxiety, stress, mood disorders, and behavioral issues. Specific offerings include addiction treatment, premarital and marriage counseling, grief services, and spiritual care provided by certified chaplains and grief recovery specialists. The organization emphasizes culturally competent, spiritually sensitive, and trauma-informed approaches to support healing across all stages of life. It holds a rating of 5.00 based on 46 reviews.

The organization was founded in August 2014 by Albert McIntosh, who serves as the owner and CEO. McIntosh previously worked in administration for a private foster care agency and as a mental health practitioner before starting the practice. His wife, Donna, serves as the spiritual care director. The practice has grown from a one-man private practice to a network with over 50 therapists, eight locations, and virtual telehealth options. Services include a Grief 101 Workshop for groups and an online support group meeting monthly on Tuesday evenings. The leadership team includes Lauren Clark, who serves as the Clinical Director. The practice operates with a mission to provide support that respects diverse cultural and faith traditions, including conservative, orthodox, and liberal perspectives.

The Crest Hill location is situated on Theodore Street, about a tenth of a mile from Essington Road. It is located approximately six-tenths of a mile from John Leach Memorial Park and seven-tenths of a mile from Autumn Lakes Park. The site is also about nine-tenths of a mile from Joliet Fire Department Station 8 and one mile from Troy Craughwell School.

Hope Behavioral Services Inc. maintains a strong local reputation, reflected in consistently high customer ratings and a steady record of repeat and referred customers. This standing is built on a specific focus on trauma-informed care and spiritual sensitivity that distinguishes its counseling approach in the region. As a psychiatric and counseling provider in Crest Hill, the practice combines direct clinical care with a structured support system for grief and family dynamics, serving the local community with a dedicated team of licensed professionals.