0
Skip to Content
North Star Behavioral Health & North Star Kids
North Star Behavioral Health & North Star Kids
Home
Meet Our Clinicians
North Star Kids
Conversations (New)
Learn
About Us
Our Locations
Our Services
Billing & Payment Policies
FAQ
Referrals & Partnerships
Hiring
Contact
Contact us
Patient Portal
Start Your Journey
North Star Behavioral Health & North Star Kids
North Star Behavioral Health & North Star Kids
Home
Meet Our Clinicians
North Star Kids
Conversations (New)
Learn
About Us
Our Locations
Our Services
Billing & Payment Policies
FAQ
Referrals & Partnerships
Hiring
Contact
Contact us
Patient Portal
Start Your Journey
Home
Meet Our Clinicians
North Star Kids
Conversations (New)
Learn
Folder: About Us
Back
Our Locations
Our Services
Billing & Payment Policies
FAQ
Referrals & Partnerships
Hiring
Folder: Contact
Back
Contact us
Patient Portal
Start Your Journey
Lisa Novak, Psy.D.: What is neuropsychological testing?
Brandon Gimbel 7/5/25 Brandon Gimbel 7/5/25

Lisa Novak, Psy.D.: What is neuropsychological testing?

Lisa Novak, PhD, co-founder of Illuminate Psychological Assessments, explains what neuropsych testing measures and why it can offer clarity for families.

Read More
Michael Blumberg, LCPC: What is CBT?
CBT, Treatment Overview, Michael Blumberg, Glenview Counseling Group Brandon Gimbel 7/5/25 CBT, Treatment Overview, Michael Blumberg, Glenview Counseling Group Brandon Gimbel 7/5/25

Michael Blumberg, LCPC: What is CBT?

Michael Blumberg breaks down Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), explaining how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected. He shares how CBT helps patients shift patterns by focusing on concrete, present-moment strategies.

Read More
Melanie Santos, Psy.D.: What is ERP?
Treatment Overview, ERP Brandon Gimbel 7/5/25 Treatment Overview, ERP Brandon Gimbel 7/5/25

Melanie Santos, Psy.D.: What is ERP?

Dr. Melanie Santos explains how ERP works to treat OCD. She outlines how gradual, supported exposure to feared thoughts—without engaging in rituals—can reduce anxiety over time and restore a sense of control.

Read More
Carl Jerome: Mindfulness Defined
Mindfulness, Meditation Brandon Gimbel 7/5/25 Mindfulness, Meditation Brandon Gimbel 7/5/25

Carl Jerome: Mindfulness Defined

Carl Jerome, longtime mindfulness teacher and director of True Mind + Body, explains what mindfulness is—and what it’s not. He emphasizes attention over relaxation, clarity over calm, and presence over performance.

Read More

North Star Behavioral Health & North Star Kids
601 Skokie Blvd, Suite 1-A, Northbrook, IL, 60062
401 North Michigan Avenue, 12th floor, Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (847) 892-7300 • Fax: (847) 892-7301 • intakes@northstarbh.com • Secure Intakes Form
Copyright © 2025 North Star Behavioral Health