Toltec Solutions

John Mayes, LCSW, is a seasoned behavioral health professional with more than 40 years of experience in clinical social work and therapy. He earned his Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Illinois at Chicago's Jane Addams School of Social Work in May 1984. A large part of his career was spent at Thresholds. Throughout his extensive career, John has been dedicated to serving individuals with serious mental illnesses in Chicago and its northern suburbs. He has held pivotal roles, including President and CEO of Trilogy, a behavioral healthcare organization renowned for its innovative, recovery-focused, and trauma-informed treatment methodologies. John has expertise in various areas, including addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. He believes in meeting clients where they are and focusing on their immediate concerns to facilitate effective treatment. His client-centered approach empowers individuals through personalized care plans that promote independence and self-sufficiency. This approach incorporates evidence-based methods combined with the world-renowned "Four Agreements" framework. John offers both online therapy sessions from his practice in Oak Park, IL, accepting various insurance plans to make mental health services accessible to a broader population. His unwavering dedication to improving mental health care has made him a respected figure in the behavioral health community.