Medication Management Psychiatrists in Aurora, IL
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
We encourage all of our medication patients to work with their therapist/social worker in addition to receiving medication management.
Hi! I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with more than 20 years' experience. I work with young children, adolescents, adults and seniors. My goal is to help you or your family member manage mental health symptoms in an effective way that allows my clients to have the life they want. I work with a team of behavioral specialists, including counselors, social workers, and case managers. I bring a combination of compassion and common sense that patients tell me is "refreshing" in the mental health field.
We encourage all of our medication patients to work with their therapist/social worker in addition to receiving medication management.
Hi! I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with more than 20 years' experience. I work with young children, adolescents, adults and seniors. My goal is to help you or your family member manage mental health symptoms in an effective way that allows my clients to have the life they want. I work with a team of behavioral specialists, including counselors, social workers, and case managers. I bring a combination of compassion and common sense that patients tell me is "refreshing" in the mental health field.
Life can be challenging, even when things are going well. Sometimes, patience and determination aren't enough to overcome the difficulties we face. That's where I come in. My name is Susan Nso, and I'm a board-certified Nurse Practitioner dedicated to supporting mental health. I've learned through my work as a nurse that mental wellness is key to our overall well-being. It shapes our experiences and interactions in all areas of life. As a provider, I take a holistic approach, considering the mental, physical, social, and environmental factors that influence mental health.
Life can be challenging, even when things are going well. Sometimes, patience and determination aren't enough to overcome the difficulties we face. That's where I come in. My name is Susan Nso, and I'm a board-certified Nurse Practitioner dedicated to supporting mental health. I've learned through my work as a nurse that mental wellness is key to our overall well-being. It shapes our experiences and interactions in all areas of life. As a provider, I take a holistic approach, considering the mental, physical, social, and environmental factors that influence mental health.
I provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy for child and adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, autism, trauma, burnout, and other forms of neurodivergence.
My ideal clients are adults seeking more than symptom relief—they want to better understand themselves. I work with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, burnout, trauma, and neurodivergence, particularly among high-achieving professionals and those who have felt misunderstood or masked their struggles for years. Together, we create a personalized treatment plan that may include psychotherapy, medication, and practical strategies to help you reduce distress, build resilience, and live more authentically.
I provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy for child and adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, autism, trauma, burnout, and other forms of neurodivergence.
My ideal clients are adults seeking more than symptom relief—they want to better understand themselves. I work with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, burnout, trauma, and neurodivergence, particularly among high-achieving professionals and those who have felt misunderstood or masked their struggles for years. Together, we create a personalized treatment plan that may include psychotherapy, medication, and practical strategies to help you reduce distress, build resilience, and live more authentically.
To achieve this, she expertly blends psychodynamic therapy with a strategic use of medication management.
With a 'less is more' mindset, Dr. Saherwala avoids excessive medication. She makes slow, careful adjustments that prioritize patient comfort and build trust. Using visual explanations, she empowers patients to understand their treatment. For her, therapy is more than treatment — it’s a path to insight and real change.
To achieve this, she expertly blends psychodynamic therapy with a strategic use of medication management.
With a 'less is more' mindset, Dr. Saherwala avoids excessive medication. She makes slow, careful adjustments that prioritize patient comfort and build trust. Using visual explanations, she empowers patients to understand their treatment. For her, therapy is more than treatment — it’s a path to insight and real change.
Dr. Lauro Amezcua-Patino is an esteemed figure in the field of psychiatry, boasting an exceptional career spanning over 35 years in both clinical and hospital settings. His expertise encompasses all facets of psychiatric care for adolescents and adults, guided by a strong commitment to providing compassionate, comprehensive treatment. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he effortlessly navigates between cultures, offering services to patients of various backgrounds and enhancing accessibility and cultural understanding.
Dr. Lauro Amezcua-Patino is an esteemed figure in the field of psychiatry, boasting an exceptional career spanning over 35 years in both clinical and hospital settings. His expertise encompasses all facets of psychiatric care for adolescents and adults, guided by a strong commitment to providing compassionate, comprehensive treatment. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he effortlessly navigates between cultures, offering services to patients of various backgrounds and enhancing accessibility and cultural understanding.
As your wellness ally, I combine Medication Management and Psychotherapy for lasting change.
Why choose Dr. Ronil Shah? Because his top-notch expertise combines with compassionate, personalized care. Treatment with Dr. Shah is a two-way collaboration. Working together, you will design a mental wellness strategy that’s tailored just for you. His philosophy? Your path to wellness should be as unique as you are, shaped by empathy and expertise, and empowered by evidence-based insights and tools.
As your wellness ally, I combine Medication Management and Psychotherapy for lasting change.
Why choose Dr. Ronil Shah? Because his top-notch expertise combines with compassionate, personalized care. Treatment with Dr. Shah is a two-way collaboration. Working together, you will design a mental wellness strategy that’s tailored just for you. His philosophy? Your path to wellness should be as unique as you are, shaped by empathy and expertise, and empowered by evidence-based insights and tools.
Accepting new patients via telehealth visits for psychiatric evaluations and medication management.
I specialize in convenient telehealth visits. Full psychiatric evaluations and med management are offered via video conference or a phone call. Prescriptions are electronically sent to pharmacy of choice. Enter our "waiting room" and chat for free with a provider. Same day visits often available. Click the website link for easy self-scheduling.
Accepting new patients via telehealth visits for psychiatric evaluations and medication management.
I specialize in convenient telehealth visits. Full psychiatric evaluations and med management are offered via video conference or a phone call. Prescriptions are electronically sent to pharmacy of choice. Enter our "waiting room" and chat for free with a provider. Same day visits often available. Click the website link for easy self-scheduling.
I specialize in Depression, Medication Management and Mood Disorders
Life is hard. Getting help doesn't have to be.
Every day brings its own set of challenges, and some weigh on us far longer than they should. If you have been carrying anxiety, depression, or the quiet heaviness of feeling like yourself has slipped away, reaching out for support is one of the most courageous things you can do. You do not have to figure it out alone.
I specialize in Depression, Medication Management and Mood Disorders
Life is hard. Getting help doesn't have to be.
Every day brings its own set of challenges, and some weigh on us far longer than they should. If you have been carrying anxiety, depression, or the quiet heaviness of feeling like yourself has slipped away, reaching out for support is one of the most courageous things you can do. You do not have to figure it out alone.
Our Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrists and Physician Assistants are here to help you with Psychiatric Evaluations and Medication Management.
Advanced Behavioral Health Services is guided by the principle of giving people the best possible service. Our mission is to help people enjoy life to the fullest. We are committed to helping people cope with their behavioral and mental health issues so that they are able to live independently and - if possible - take a proactive stance on their own treatment. Advanced Behavioral Health Services puts the welfare of their clients first. Our specialists take time to establish rapport and get to know each client. This way, we are able to determine early on if our professional relationship would lead to progress in the client's quality of life. Each expert at Advanced Behavioral Health Services operates from the perspective that each client is our partner in treatment. After all, it is the client's response to treatment that determines our success or failure.
Our Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrists and Physician Assistants are here to help you with Psychiatric Evaluations and Medication Management.
Advanced Behavioral Health Services is guided by the principle of giving people the best possible service. Our mission is to help people enjoy life to the fullest. We are committed to helping people cope with their behavioral and mental health issues so that they are able to live independently and - if possible - take a proactive stance on their own treatment. Advanced Behavioral Health Services puts the welfare of their clients first. Our specialists take time to establish rapport and get to know each client. This way, we are able to determine early on if our professional relationship would lead to progress in the client's quality of life. Each expert at Advanced Behavioral Health Services operates from the perspective that each client is our partner in treatment. After all, it is the client's response to treatment that determines our success or failure.
Dr. Carmen Orellana is a Staff Psychiatrist at Talkiatry who has been in practice for over 6 years, both in the U.S. and abroad. She is double board-certified in child and adolescent psychiatry and adult psychiatry. Dr. Orellana’s clinical interest include mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD, and ADHD-related disorders. She strives to provide exceptional medical care and has extensive experience in treating persons with diverse behavioral disorders and backgrounds. Dr. Orellana involves her patients in all decisions about their health, and provides care that is respectful of patient preferences, needs and values.
Dr. Carmen Orellana is a Staff Psychiatrist at Talkiatry who has been in practice for over 6 years, both in the U.S. and abroad. She is double board-certified in child and adolescent psychiatry and adult psychiatry. Dr. Orellana’s clinical interest include mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD, and ADHD-related disorders. She strives to provide exceptional medical care and has extensive experience in treating persons with diverse behavioral disorders and backgrounds. Dr. Orellana involves her patients in all decisions about their health, and provides care that is respectful of patient preferences, needs and values.
Her approach involves medication management in tandem with therapy techniques like CBT, Supportive therapy, IPT, motivation therapy.
Dr. Qureshi is a Board-Certified General Psychiatrist. She was born and raised in Hyderabad, India. She underwent her medical training at Mamata Medical College, India and completed residency at Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Qureshi has gained extensive training in psychiatric inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings and has worked with diverse populations. She has practiced Telepsychiatry since her graduation including working at community mental health centers serving the serious mentally ill in underserved areas.
Her approach involves medication management in tandem with therapy techniques like CBT, Supportive therapy, IPT, motivation therapy.
Dr. Qureshi is a Board-Certified General Psychiatrist. She was born and raised in Hyderabad, India. She underwent her medical training at Mamata Medical College, India and completed residency at Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Qureshi has gained extensive training in psychiatric inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings and has worked with diverse populations. She has practiced Telepsychiatry since her graduation including working at community mental health centers serving the serious mentally ill in underserved areas.
I focus on collaboration, thoughtful medication management, and whole-person care, helping patients find practical and sustainable ways to improve their mental health and overall quality of life.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults, and treats a variety of psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, and substance use disorders. I believe that mental health treatment is most effective when patients feel comfortable, heard, and actively involved in their care.
I focus on collaboration, thoughtful medication management, and whole-person care, helping patients find practical and sustainable ways to improve their mental health and overall quality of life.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults, and treats a variety of psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, and substance use disorders. I believe that mental health treatment is most effective when patients feel comfortable, heard, and actively involved in their care.
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After 30 years of healthcare experience, it's become very evident that there is no separation between wellness of the body and wellness of the mind. Unfortunately in most healthcare settings, only the wellness of the body is assessed. My philosophy is to assess the whole person. And in order to achieve this, I listen to my patients' concerns, but most importantly, I listen to their stories.I believe in providing patient centered care in a professional, yet compassionate nature, with emphasis of balance of mind, body, and spirit.
00 / Medication Management Follow-Up - $100
After 30 years of healthcare experience, it's become very evident that there is no separation between wellness of the body and wellness of the mind. Unfortunately in most healthcare settings, only the wellness of the body is assessed. My philosophy is to assess the whole person. And in order to achieve this, I listen to my patients' concerns, but most importantly, I listen to their stories.I believe in providing patient centered care in a professional, yet compassionate nature, with emphasis of balance of mind, body, and spirit.
I work with clients experiencing a range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and more. Clients can expect compassionate, patient-centered care tailored to their unique needs and goals.
I work with clients experiencing a range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and more. Clients can expect compassionate, patient-centered care tailored to their unique needs and goals.
Their needs often include a safe, nonjudgmental space to talk, a clear diagnosis, medication management, coordination with a provider, and a personalized treatment plan that fits into their lifestyle.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I provide comprehensive, evidence-based mental health care tailored to each individual’s unique needs. My specialty lies in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health conditions—including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, and more—across the lifespan.
Their needs often include a safe, nonjudgmental space to talk, a clear diagnosis, medication management, coordination with a provider, and a personalized treatment plan that fits into their lifestyle.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I provide comprehensive, evidence-based mental health care tailored to each individual’s unique needs. My specialty lies in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health conditions—including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, and more—across the lifespan.
Their needs often include a safe, nonjudgmental space to talk, a clear diagnosis, medication management, coordination with a therapist, and a personalized treatment plan that fits into their lifestyle.
I can help by providing patient a thorough psychiatric evaluation to understand the full picture of their mental health. I do collaborative medication management, conservative when appropriate, and always individualized. Not only that, I will be providing supportive psychotherapy and psychoeducation to empower you with tools for everyday life.
Their needs often include a safe, nonjudgmental space to talk, a clear diagnosis, medication management, coordination with a therapist, and a personalized treatment plan that fits into their lifestyle.
I can help by providing patient a thorough psychiatric evaluation to understand the full picture of their mental health. I do collaborative medication management, conservative when appropriate, and always individualized. Not only that, I will be providing supportive psychotherapy and psychoeducation to empower you with tools for everyday life.
We have a large team of psychiatrists, therapists, physician assistants, and other mental health providers that can assist with medication management, talk therapy, ketamine assisted therapy, TMS and alpha stim electro-stimulation, and weekly supportive therapy.
It is my absolute pleasure to assist in your care. Whether you are new to mental health or you’ve been working on improving yourself for a while, it is my mission to help you achieve mental clarity, inner peace, and overall happiness. Although my training is in general psychiatry, addiction recovery, and psychotherapy, our work together will cover all aspects of your mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health.
We have a large team of psychiatrists, therapists, physician assistants, and other mental health providers that can assist with medication management, talk therapy, ketamine assisted therapy, TMS and alpha stim electro-stimulation, and weekly supportive therapy.
It is my absolute pleasure to assist in your care. Whether you are new to mental health or you’ve been working on improving yourself for a while, it is my mission to help you achieve mental clarity, inner peace, and overall happiness. Although my training is in general psychiatry, addiction recovery, and psychotherapy, our work together will cover all aspects of your mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health.
Medication management is always combined with education and, when appropriate, coordination with therapists, primary care providers, and other supports.
My approach is collaborative and patient-centered. I believe that effective care starts with listening. I take time to fully understand your symptoms, your goals, and your life context before developing a treatment plan. Medication management is always combined with education and, when appropriate, coordination with therapists, and primary care providers.
Medication management is always combined with education and, when appropriate, coordination with therapists, primary care providers, and other supports.
My approach is collaborative and patient-centered. I believe that effective care starts with listening. I take time to fully understand your symptoms, your goals, and your life context before developing a treatment plan. Medication management is always combined with education and, when appropriate, coordination with therapists, and primary care providers.
Throughout her career, she has combined medication management with talk therapy, to provide comprehensive care tailored to each patient's needs.
She specializes in Women's Issues, including pregnancy, postpartum and menopause, and has extensive experience treating depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety disorders, including OCD and PTSD.
Throughout her career, she has combined medication management with talk therapy, to provide comprehensive care tailored to each patient's needs.
She specializes in Women's Issues, including pregnancy, postpartum and menopause, and has extensive experience treating depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety disorders, including OCD and PTSD.
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FAQ - Medication Management Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with medication management?
What distinguishes psychiatrists from other mental health professionals is their medical training and ability to prescribe and manage psychiatric medications. Medication management encompasses the ongoing monitoring and adjustment of a client's medications—including types, dosages, and combinations—to ensure optimal treatment of clinical symptoms while minimizing adverse effects. Before prescribing medication, psychiatrists will typically conduct an evaluation that includes an assessment of the client's symptoms, medical history, and previous psychiatric diagnoses. Then, they will develop an individualized treatment plan that may include medication, if appropriate. Once medication is initiated, psychiatrists work closely with clients to monitor their response to the treatment and make necessary adjustments to ensure both safety and effectiveness.
What is the psychiatrist's approach to medication and overall treatment?
Most psychiatrists take a holistic approach to medication treatment, recognizing that medication alone is rarely most effective. They typically recommend that clients also engage in psychotherapy or counseling to address any underlying causes of their mental health challenges. Additionally, many psychiatrists collaborate with clients to implement lifestyle modifications that can significantly improve mental health outcomes, such as establishing a healthy sleep routine, developing better stress management techniques, incorporating regular exercise, and building healthy relationships.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in medication management?
The Psychology Today directory is a useful tool to find psychiatrists who specialize in medication management. Using the search filters, clients can search for professionals with expertise in specific conditions, such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, substance use, or trauma. If desired, clients can also narrow their search to providers who share their identity, such as identifying as a specific gender or practicing a given religion. When speaking with potential psychiatrists, it can be helpful to ask about their specific expertise in treating your condition and inquire about their approach to medication and behavioral interventions in general. It is also important to determine whether their office is accessible (either close-by or via telehealth) and if they accept your insurance.