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Name: Joliet Behavioral Health & Associates
Telephone: (815) 725-1440

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Joliet Behavioral Health & Associates

"Adolescent and Child Counseling Services"

About Us

At Joliet Behavioral Health & Associates, we've been your trusted mental health experts in Joliet, IL, since 2003. Our dedicated team combines the expertise of psychiatrists, clinical, and school psychologists to provide robust assessments for both children and adults. We are committed to your mental wellness, offering an array of therapies including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), play therapy, and exposure-based treatment. Our psychiatric services extend to medication management, family support groups, case management, and crisis intervention, ensuring comprehensive care when you need it most. We are excited to continue serving Joliet and its neighboring communities, with our licensed professionals ready to support your journey to well-being.

Areas Served

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Urdu
Spanish

What We Offer

Our Specialties include:

Specializing in adolescent and child counseling services, we are committed to fostering the mental and emotional well-being of young clients. Understanding the unique challenges faced by children and teenagers, our tailored approaches provide supportive environments where they can explore their emotions and experiences safely. We offer flexible scheduling with evening hours available, ensuring that families can access quality counseling services at their convenience without disrupting their daily routines.

Our Services include:

Our comprehensive counseling services cater to a variety of needs, including anxiety, depression, autism, ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder), bipolar disorder, PTSD, and adult counseling. We also offer specialized play therapy to support children in a comforting, interactive environment.
We utilize advanced therapeutic techniques to enhance client well-being, featuring Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and engaging behavioral games designed to aid in emotional and psychological growth.
Our team includes experienced practitioners such as nurse practitioners and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCP), ensuring clients receive expert care tailored to their unique situations.
We are excited to announce that we now provide Spravato®, an FDA-approved treatment for treatment-resistant depression. Administered in a safe, clinical setting under medical supervision.
Contact us today to see if Spravato is right for you.
To accommodate diverse backgrounds, our services are accessible in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Hindi, and Urdu, allowing us to effectively communicate and connect with our clients.

Testimonials

On 8/7/2025 Mary Grace McGrath had this to say:
Dr. Ahmed is very attentive and involved in patient care. I didn't not feel pressured to start taking medication, and Dr. Ahmed helped me navigate the right prescription for me. I feel very comfortable with my patient care with Joliet Behavioral Health and Dr. Ahmed!

On 7/31/2025 Marios Sinapoglou had this to say:
I've been seeing Dr Ahmed for a few years now. He has always had my best interests at heart and goes above and beyond to make sure that I am feeling good physically and emotionally.

On 7/30/2025 Judi Justis had this to say:
Dr. Ahmed has helped my daughter immensely. He is compassionate and caring and offers her a safe place to discuss her needs.

On 7/28/2025 Tammy Chmielewski had this to say:
Dr. Ahmed is caring and compassionate with my needs. I’ve even been able to get in on an emergency basis when needed. I feel that he truly cares about me.

On 7/28/2025 haleigh almazan had this to say:
so far good experience with the practice

Contact Us

Joliet Behavioral Health & Associates
300 Republic Avenue Joliet, IL 60435
Phone: (815) 725-1440
Fax: (815) 725-1550

Where To Find Us

Payment Types Accepted

Checks, Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Apple Pay

Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Monday: 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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Spravato