Toltec Solutions

John Mayes, LCSW, is a seasoned behavioral health professional with over 41 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. 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's expertise encompasses a wide range of areas, including addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. He is a firm believer in meeting clients where they are, focusing on their immediate concerns to facilitate effective treatment. His approach is client-centered, aiming to empower individuals through personalized care plans that promote independence and self-sufficiency. John Mayes offers both in-person and 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