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Open Mind Counseling Services

Mental health clinic · Schaumburg, IL · reviewed since 2023

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%53+33.7Reliability 28%13+3.7Replies to reviews 8%52+4.3Momentum penalty36−6.4Experts Score= 35Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.35SCORE
DGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#33 of 33 psychiatristsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 0%
4.6 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · 9 photos
89%five-star reviews
3.83★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
20%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
58%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Open Mind Counseling Services at a glance

Google reviewers rate Open Mind Counseling Services 4.6 out of 5 based on 45 reviews, with the owner responding to 58% of comments. Positive feedback highlights compassionate therapists who provide supportive environments and practical coping strategies, alongside friendly staff and effective medication management. However, recurring criticisms involve billing errors, undisclosed insurance status changes, and unprofessional conduct during intake appointments, including phone usage and last-minute cancellations.

  • Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 45 reviews (89% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 45 Google reviews (38 with written comments, 1 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 58% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 14, 2026.
  • Service: Psychiatrist serving Schaumburg, Illinois.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other psychiatrists

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: satisfaction and replies to reviews; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction53Reliability13Craft & service–Value–Momentum36Replies to reviews52Satisfaction: 53 (median 90)Reliability: 13 (median 83)Momentum: 36 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 52 (median 81)
This companyPsychiatrists median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Open Mind Counseling Services: 53/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.C
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Open Mind Counseling Services: 13/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.F
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Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Open Mind Counseling Services: 36/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.D
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Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Open Mind Counseling Services: 52/100 on this factor. Category median: 81.C
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Star ratings

45 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars4089%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars12%
  • 1 star49%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 38 written reviews

  • Praise2684%
  • Complaints516%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude1445%
  • Would recommend619%
  • Honesty & trust413%
  • Speed & response310%
  • Price & value26%
  • Quality & results13%
  • Communication13%

What customers talk about

We read 38 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Kejal Patel is a wonderful therapist she is very patient, calm and informative.”
  • “I’m very grateful for the positive changes we’ve seen, and I would definitely recommend Sadiqa to anyone looking for a caring and dedicated therapist.”
  • “She genuinely listens and creates a comfortable environment where my mom feels supported and cared for.”
  • “Nicole Osborne and she was in tune to us and our situation immediately.”
    “My first therapist canceled appts same day, moved the time frames, was never on time.”
  • “The billing department is helpful with payment plans & everyone has been accomodating and friendly!”
  • “sadique is very kind, thorough, available, and action oriented.”
  • “She is awesome she helped me a lot and she explains everything very clearly beside her support.”

People customers mention

  • Sadiqa 3 reviews
  • Nicol 3 reviews
  • Osborne 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Terrence4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Kejal Patel is a wonderful therapist she is very patient, calm and informative. You can tell she brings her own experience into the sessions I have had with her. Also she willing to work with you on multiple levels. All in all Kejal is a breath of fresh air.

AndrewLocal Guide · 62 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★

I've been looking for a good local therapist, and I found out Open Mind is in-network with my insurance. I called their office, and someone answered the phone sounding like they were in a call center. Apparently the way this office works is you have a paid intake with a nurse practitioner who then recommends a…

Donnie2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

They have friendly staff and I got really cool therapist Kejal Patel I am so thankful for her

ChristopherLocal Guide · 108 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★

Continually sending me requests for payment the day before the therapy session, then failing to credit my account for the payment made. When they cancel the day of the appointment, they don't record that I have a credit. It's one location, but two billing services, which they don't disclose. They've been…

Rabia6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★

I’m currently working with Sadiqa and I really like her! I like that you have the ability to choose someone who you relate well to and feel comfortable talking with and she is just that! She constantly encourages me and makes me feel comfortable enough to talk about my feelings which I usually have a tough time doing. She’s also very supportive!

Firdosh3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 11 months ago★★★★★

I am so grateful for Sadiqa Ahmad’s kindness, understanding, and support. She create a safe welcoming where I feel truly heard and valued. Her guidance has made me a meaningful difference in my life. Highly recommended!

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Customer reviews

4.6 ★★★★★ 45 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Terrence Thompson4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Terrence has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Kejal Patel is a wonderful therapist she is very patient, calm and informative. You can tell she brings her own experience into the sessions I have had with her. Also she willing to work with you on multiple levels. All in all Kejal is a breath of fresh air.

Andrew NagelLocal Guide · 62 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Andrew has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I've been looking for a good local therapist, and I found out Open Mind is in-network with my insurance. I called their office, and someone answered the phone sounding like they were in a call center. Apparently the way this office works is you have a paid intake with a nurse practitioner who then recommends a therapist to you. My insurance requires a referral, so I'd have to come out of pocket before someone could even bother making a recommendation to someone who may be a good fit. This seems like a poorly thought through barrier to exploring their services. I've never encountered an office set up like this, and I hope I never do again.

Donnie Klutts2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Donnie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They have friendly staff and I got really cool therapist Kejal Patel I am so thankful for her

Christopher SurmeierLocal Guide · 108 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Christopher has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Continually sending me requests for payment the day before the therapy session, then failing to credit my account for the payment made. When they cancel the day of the appointment, they don't record that I have a credit. It's one location, but two billing services, which they don't disclose. They've been apologizing about the "transition" of their payment processing service for four months. Starting an inquiry to see if they are engaged in insurance fraud. It feels like a scam.

Rabia Khan6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rabia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I’m currently working with Sadiqa and I really like her! I like that you have the ability to choose someone who you relate well to and feel comfortable talking with and she is just that! She constantly encourages me and makes me feel comfortable enough to talk about my feelings which I usually have a tough time doing. She’s also very supportive!

Firdosh Chandiya3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Firdosh has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I am so grateful for Sadiqa Ahmad’s kindness, understanding, and support. She create a safe welcoming where I feel truly heard and valued. Her guidance has made me a meaningful difference in my life. Highly recommended!

Chandiya Home1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Chandiya has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Sadiqa Ahmad has been working with my sister, Firdoshbanu, through weekly therapy sessions, and I can truly see the difference it’s making. She’s kind, patient, and really takes the time to understand and help. My sister feels comfortable opening up to her, and the support has been ongoing and consistent. I’m very grateful for the positive changes we’ve seen, and I would definitely recommend Sadiqa to anyone looking for a caring and dedicated therapist.

B ALocal Guide · 7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews B has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Sarah Amo-Mensah was extremely unprofessional. In our intake she asked me to talk about my past trauma, and then proceeded to text on her phone while I was talking, and asked me to repeat myself once I was done. She was on her phone almost the entire appointment, she said it was due to another patient coming in late to her appointment. She was not charting on her phone, I could see her charting on her computer as she had her back facing me the whole time, and I saw the text chat on her phone. Additionally she pushed me to take a medication I had tried before and wasn't comfortable re-trying. Just all around an extremely unprofessional experience.

Michael Kearney2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Sadiqa is a very kind and compassionate counselor. She truly wants the best for her patients and really takes the time to understand their needs and situation. I have benefited greatly from our weekly sessions and can’t say enough good things about her!

Amada Rodriguez1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Amada has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Really love therapy, I've been feeling and slowly getting better with all the sessions that I'm going to. I'm slowly learning but I'm getting there as a better form of myself

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