Private Psychic Readings
Find Clarity When Life Feels Uncertain
A quiet, one-on-one conversation for clarity on love, career and life’s important decisions.
35+ Years of Experience
In-Person • Phone • FaceTime (by appointment only)
The Reading
What Is a Private Psychic Reading?
A psychic reading is a private, one-on-one conversation. It isn’t a performance, and it isn’t about being told what you want to hear — it’s a space to explore what’s really on your mind with someone who has spent more than three decades listening closely and offering honest, grounded insight. People come to Psychic Ames at all kinds of moments: standing at a crossroads, working through a difficult relationship, weighing a career change, or simply feeling unsettled without knowing exactly why. A reading won’t hand you certainty about the future, but it can offer something just as valuable — clarity, perspective, and a fresh way of understanding your own situation.
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Common Reasons Clients Seek a Reading
- Relationships and matters of the heart
- Major life decisions and crossroads
- Career questions and next steps
- Personal direction and purpose
- Difficult transitions
- Recurring patterns or situations that keep resurfacing
- A general desire for clarity and perspective
The Intuitive Senses
How Intuition Speaks
For thousands of years, people have turned to gifted intuitives at life’s turning points —
a tradition Psychic Ames carries forward today.
- Earliest Times
Shamans & Medicine People
From Siberia to the Americas, shamans and medicine men and women were trusted to see, heal and guide their communities.
- Biblical Times
Prophets & Dreamers
Joseph interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams; Samuel heard a voice calling in the night; Daniel received visions.
- Ancient Greece
The Oracle at Delphi
For centuries, kings and citizens consulted the Pythia before life’s greatest decisions.
- 12th Century
Hildegard of Bingen
The celebrated German visionary recorded her insights in Scivias and counseled popes and emperors.
- 1877–1945
Edgar Cayce
America’s “Sleeping Prophet” gave readings in a sleep-like trance on health, dreams and life purpose — some 14,000 are still preserved today.
- Today
Psychic Ames
More than 35 years of private, one-on-one readings in Chicagoland, across the U.S. and internationally by FaceTime.
Across every era, intuition has been described through four “clair” senses — the ways impressions come through.
Clairvoyance
Clear seeingImpressions arrive as images, symbols or scenes in the mind’s eye.
Clairaudience
Clear hearingInsight comes as words, phrases or sounds heard inwardly.
Clairsentience
Clear feelingEmotions and energy are sensed — often the undercurrent of a situation.
Claircognizance
Clear knowingA sudden, certain sense of knowing, without knowing how.
For more than 35 years, Psychic Ames has brought these intuitive gifts to every private reading — offering clear, compassionate guidance on the questions that matter most to you.
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Experience
The Psychic Ames Approach
With more than 35 years of experience, Psychic Ames brings a depth of listening and insight that comes only from decades of private, one-on-one work. Every reading is individualized — there are no scripts, no generic templates, just a genuine conversation shaped around your questions. Sessions are private and confidential, held with the compassion and discretion of someone who has guided thousands of clients through their most personal moments.
Personalized Sessions
Private & Confidential
The Process
What to Expect
- Call (847) 991-9820 to schedule your consultation
- Choose the format that feels right — in-person, phone, or FaceTime (FaceTime by appointment only)
- Share the questions or areas of life you’d like to explore
- Receive a private, personalized reading, at your own pace
- Leave with a clearer sense of perspective to carry forward
How to Connect
Your Reading, Your Way
In Person
Private consultations at our Gurnee location, 5385 Grand Avenue. Sit down in a quiet, welcoming space for an unhurried, one-on-one reading.
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By Phone
Remote consultations for clients throughout the United States. Just you, your questions and Mrs. Ames — wherever you are.
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By FaceTime
A personal, face-to-face consultation for U.S. and international clients, with the warmth of being in the room. By appointment only.
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Before Your Reading
Getting the Most From Your Reading
Open questions invite richer insight than yes-or-no ones. A few gentle rewrites:
- Will he come back?What do I need to understand about this relationship?
- Will I get the job?What should I know about my career path right now?
- Should I move?What would help me decide where I belong?
- Choose a focusOne or two areas of life keeps the session deep, not scattered.
- Jot a few notesWrite questions down beforehand, and take notes after.
- Stay openThe most useful insight is sometimes the one you didn’t ask about.
- You set the paceAsk for clarification anytime — it’s your reading.
Our Standards
A Reading You Can Trust
What you can always expect
- Clear pricing, agreed before your session begins
- Complete privacy and confidentiality
- Honest, compassionate insight — never scare tactics
- Respect for your choices; the decisions are always yours
What a reputable reader never does
- Claims you’re cursed, or charges to remove a curse
- Guarantees love, money or health outcomes
- Asks for bank details or pressures you into more sessions
- Asks you to keep your readings secret
A reading offers perspective; it isn’t a substitute for medical, legal, financial or mental-health care. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988.
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FAQ
Common Questions
How long is a typical reading?
Sessions are paced around your questions rather than the clock, so length can vary — most clients find a session gives them ample time to explore what’s on their mind.
Do I need to prepare anything?
No special preparation is needed. It can help to have a general sense of what you’d like to explore, but many clients simply come as they are.
Is phone or FaceTime as effective as in person?
Yes — many long-time clients connect by phone or FaceTime and find it just as personal and insightful as an in-person visit. FaceTime readings are by appointment only.
Can a psychic predict the future?
No one can guarantee what lies ahead. A reading explores the possibilities and influences around your situation — your own choices still shape what happens next.
What kinds of questions work best?
Open-ended questions that begin with “what” or “how” tend to bring the richest insight — for example, “What do I need to understand about this relationship?” rather than “Will he come back?”
Is my reading confidential?
Yes. Every session is private, and what you share stays between you and Mrs. Ames.
Private Guidance
Schedule Your Private Reading Today
All appointments are made by phone — simply call Mrs. Ames directly to schedule your private reading, in person or from wherever you are.
Call to book(847) 991-9820- In-Person, Phone & FaceTime Readings (FaceTime by appointment only)
- On Grand Avenue, next to Six Flags Great America
- Open Daily 9am–9pm
- Serving U.S. & International Clients via FaceTime
