Affiliated COUNSELING AND REFERRAL SERVICES (ACRS)

                                                                   Dr. Michael Shery, Clinical Psychology

                                                                                    2615 Three Oaks Rd. Ste 2A;   Cary, IL 60013

                                                  Ph: 847 516 0899 (24 Hrs); drmike@carypsychology.com 

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 FREE Taped Messages: Call 847 516 0899 (24 Hrs).  To hear:

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Elgin History and Counselor Directory

The Black Hawk Indian War of 1832 led to the expulsion of the Native Americans who had settlements and burial mounds in the area, and set the stage for the founding of Elgin. During the war thousands of militiamen and soldiers of Gen. Winfield Scott's army marched through the Fox River valley, and accounts of the area's fertile soils and flowing springs soon filtered east.

In New York, James T. Gifford and his brother Hezekiah Gifford heard tales of this area ripe for settlement, and travelled west. Looking for a site on the stagecoach route from Chicago to Galena, they eventually settled on a spot where the Fox River could be bridged. In 1836 they established the city, naming it after the Scottish hymn "The Song of Elgin."^[1]

Elgin National Watch Company "Father Time" logo

In 1849, the Galena & Chicago Union Railroad reached Elgin, which later would be served by railroads running along both banks of the Fox River, linking the growing town to Chicago and other urban centers.^[2] Early Elgin achieved fame for the butter and dairy goods it sold to the city of Chicago. Gail Borden established a condensed milk factory here in 1866, and the local library is named in his honor. The dairy industry became less important with the arrival of the Elgin Watch Company. The watch factory employed three generations of Elginites from the late 19th to early 20th century, when it was the largest producer of fine watches in the United States. Today, the clocks at Chicago's Union Station still bear the Elgin name.^[3]

In 1872, Elgin attracted a major state institution, the Northern Illinois State Mental Hospital^[4] and later a Veterans Administration Hospital.^[5]

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Affiliated Counseling and Referral Services

Many of our patients have never been in therapy and were initially very hesitant. However, after just one visit they often report feeling at ease and very comfortable.
After completing therapy they often report life-altering changes, progress and great satisfaction.

We stay abreast of the latest advances in psychological treatments and provide honest, respectful, non-judgmental feedback; we offer practical guidance and attainable therapeutic goals and solutions.

We are located in Cary, IL, near Crystal Lake and Algonquin and are affiliated with ALL local insurance plans. We have been in practice since 1976 and use the latest state-of-the-art therapy techniques.

We also offer day and evening appointments, next day appointments and have a no waiting policy for scheduled appointments.
You should never have to wait more than 10 minutes for your appointment.

Also, peace of mind to us is not just a slogan-but a promise! Unlike other doctors, we go the EXTRA MILE by assuming full responsibility for receiving insurance authorization and understanding the terms of your policy.

You NEVER have to Worry about your Insurance Company not Paying a Bill from Us because...You'll Never have to Pay it out of your Own Pocket!

In fact, to save you from any headaches or unpleasant surprises, the staff is so accurate and careful in communicating with your insurance company, that as long as your deductible is paid and you make the correct co-payment at each visit ... you'll NEVER have to worry about receiving an unexpected bill from us...regardless of what your insurance company may not pay later!

That's real peace of mind. You won't get this exclusive "Peace of Mind Promise" from anyone else on this list-Guaranteed!

Go to:  drmike@carypsychology.com  or call 847 516 0899 (24 hrs)

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