Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum 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.
Finding the 'why' behind each patient’s story is at the heart of Dr. Saherwala’s approach. To achieve this, she expertly blends psychodynamic therapy with a strategic use of medication management. Board-certified and dedicated, Dr. Saherwala looks beyond surface-level symptoms to find the root of challenges. With a patient-first approach, she thoroughly explores each case from social, medical, and psychological angles. You will feel truly seen and supported throughout your journey.
Finding the 'why' behind each patient’s story is at the heart of Dr. Saherwala’s approach. To achieve this, she expertly blends psychodynamic therapy with a strategic use of medication management. Board-certified and dedicated, Dr. Saherwala looks beyond surface-level symptoms to find the root of challenges. With a patient-first approach, she thoroughly explores each case from social, medical, and psychological angles. You will feel truly seen and supported throughout your journey.
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.
Dr. Stephen Byrd is a clinical psychiatrist at Talkiatry. He is board-certified in both psychiatry and addiction medicine. He has been practicing for over 31 years in a wide variety of settings including work with inpatients and outpatients in private practice, community mental health, geriatric, VA, and community hospital/medical center settings. Dr. Byrd's practice focuses on evidence-based medication management usually provided in conjunction with 30- minute supportive psychotherapy informed by cognitive behavior therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy and motivational enhancement.
Dr. Stephen Byrd is a clinical psychiatrist at Talkiatry. He is board-certified in both psychiatry and addiction medicine. He has been practicing for over 31 years in a wide variety of settings including work with inpatients and outpatients in private practice, community mental health, geriatric, VA, and community hospital/medical center settings. Dr. Byrd's practice focuses on evidence-based medication management usually provided in conjunction with 30- minute supportive psychotherapy informed by cognitive behavior therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy and motivational enhancement.
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.
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.
Accepting new patients via telehealth visits for psychiatric evaluations and medication management. We treat anyone suffering with depression, anxiety, or any other mental health issue that is adversely affecting optimal functioning at work, deterring their best social self, or preventing being fully present for loved ones. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make your appointment on our website today. Evening and weekend hours are available. We offer affordable rates-Initial Psychiatric Eval $199, Follow-ups $109. Accepting some insurance plans.
Accepting new patients via telehealth visits for psychiatric evaluations and medication management. We treat anyone suffering with depression, anxiety, or any other mental health issue that is adversely affecting optimal functioning at work, deterring their best social self, or preventing being fully present for loved ones. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make your appointment on our website today. Evening and weekend hours are available. We offer affordable rates-Initial Psychiatric Eval $199, Follow-ups $109. Accepting some insurance plans.
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.
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.
I support individuals from diverse backgrounds facing a wide range of mental health challenges. While I treat patients across the lifespan, I am especially passionate about helping children and adolescents, believing early intervention can foster lifelong emotional wellness and resilience. I also work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, grief, and ADHD, using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, MBCT, culturally responsive care, and spiritual counseling when appropriate.
I support individuals from diverse backgrounds facing a wide range of mental health challenges. While I treat patients across the lifespan, I am especially passionate about helping children and adolescents, believing early intervention can foster lifelong emotional wellness and resilience. I also work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, grief, and ADHD, using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, MBCT, culturally responsive care, and spiritual counseling when appropriate.
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.
Dr. Paul has worked in outpatient private practice psychiatry for nearly 20 years. Throughout her career, she has combined medication management with talk therapy, to provide comprehensive care tailored to each patient's needs. Dr. Paul received her MD from The University of Iowa. She completed an intern year in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of Illinois, Chicago, and went on to psychiatry residency at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. Dr. Janeen Paul is board certified in Adult Psychiatry.
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.
Dr. Paul has worked in outpatient private practice psychiatry for nearly 20 years. Throughout her career, she has combined medication management with talk therapy, to provide comprehensive care tailored to each patient's needs. Dr. Paul received her MD from The University of Iowa. She completed an intern year in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of Illinois, Chicago, and went on to psychiatry residency at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. Dr. Janeen Paul is board certified in Adult Psychiatry.
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.
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.
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SHIFA THERAPEUTICS LLC HAS IN OFFICE AND TELEHEALTH APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE FOR PSYCHIATRIC AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION TREATMENT. INITIAL APPOINTMENT MUST BE IN OFFICE (630) 761-5670.
Do you feel like you're constantly falling short—at school, at work, or at home? Maybe you're haunted by painful memories, stuck in cycles of self-doubt, or overwhelmed by anxiety, mood swings, or burnout. My ideal client is someone who feels "off" but can’t always explain why—someone who wants clarity, stability, and purpose. You may be dealing with trauma, ADHD, anxiety, or depression. With compassionate care and clinical expertise, I can help you find balance, feel better, and move forward.
Do you feel like you're constantly falling short—at school, at work, or at home? Maybe you're haunted by painful memories, stuck in cycles of self-doubt, or overwhelmed by anxiety, mood swings, or burnout. My ideal client is someone who feels "off" but can’t always explain why—someone who wants clarity, stability, and purpose. You may be dealing with trauma, ADHD, anxiety, or depression. With compassionate care and clinical expertise, I can help you find balance, feel better, and move forward.
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Many of my clients complain of feeling stuck in their present thought processes. They face internal conflicts both big and small. They are aware of the way they want to react to situations and approach life, but often they feel sabotaged by destructive ways of thinking. Often these patterns have developed because of traumatic experiences that have occurred over time. Because of these thought processes, individuals can feel symptoms of anxiety and depression. People usually suffer in silence for years without anyone around them having any indication of their internal battle. This can lead to a strong sense of isolation.
Many of my clients complain of feeling stuck in their present thought processes. They face internal conflicts both big and small. They are aware of the way they want to react to situations and approach life, but often they feel sabotaged by destructive ways of thinking. Often these patterns have developed because of traumatic experiences that have occurred over time. Because of these thought processes, individuals can feel symptoms of anxiety and depression. People usually suffer in silence for years without anyone around them having any indication of their internal battle. This can lead to a strong sense of isolation.
Licensed health care provider in Indiana and Illinois, I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for women 18+ with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, trauma, and perinatal/ postpartum concerns.
As a woman who wears many hats, I understand the emotional complexity and life transitions many women face. Many women I work with are used to being the strong one for everyone else while balancing careers, relationships, motherhood, and major life changes. Behind the scenes, they may be quietly managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, or emotional overwhelm. Many women reach out saying, “I don’t feel like myself anymore,” describing worry, difficulty focusing, mood changes, intrusive thoughts, burnout, or exhaustion. Let’s get you back to you. Boundaries are a powerful tool for protecting your peace and creating balance.
Licensed health care provider in Indiana and Illinois, I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for women 18+ with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, trauma, and perinatal/ postpartum concerns.
As a woman who wears many hats, I understand the emotional complexity and life transitions many women face. Many women I work with are used to being the strong one for everyone else while balancing careers, relationships, motherhood, and major life changes. Behind the scenes, they may be quietly managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, or emotional overwhelm. Many women reach out saying, “I don’t feel like myself anymore,” describing worry, difficulty focusing, mood changes, intrusive thoughts, burnout, or exhaustion. Let’s get you back to you. Boundaries are a powerful tool for protecting your peace and creating balance.
I am a native of Chicago, born and raised here. I have over 20 years of experience in healthcare as a registered nurse and nurse practitioner. For the past 10 years I have worked in various settings as a nurse practitioner, including universities, hospitals, retail clinics and outpatient clinics. I have a Doctorate degree in nursing practice, and I am a board-certified family nurse practitioner (FNP-BC) and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMNHP-BC). I believe that mental and physical health goes hand and hand which drives me to provide care that is patient centered and integrative.
I am a native of Chicago, born and raised here. I have over 20 years of experience in healthcare as a registered nurse and nurse practitioner. For the past 10 years I have worked in various settings as a nurse practitioner, including universities, hospitals, retail clinics and outpatient clinics. I have a Doctorate degree in nursing practice, and I am a board-certified family nurse practitioner (FNP-BC) and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMNHP-BC). I believe that mental and physical health goes hand and hand which drives me to provide care that is patient centered and integrative.
I work primarily with individuals, providing psychotherapy (talk therapy) and medication when needed. Much of my experience has involved helping people with depression, relationship problems, parenting or medical illness. I have friends and colleagues from various ethnic, SOGI and religious backgrounds. I understand firsthand the pain of divorce, and as a parent I understand the challenges of this (sometimes) impossible job!
I work primarily with individuals, providing psychotherapy (talk therapy) and medication when needed. Much of my experience has involved helping people with depression, relationship problems, parenting or medical illness. I have friends and colleagues from various ethnic, SOGI and religious backgrounds. I understand firsthand the pain of divorce, and as a parent I understand the challenges of this (sometimes) impossible job!
I help with anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, postpartum struggles, and life transitions.
Accepting new clients! You deserve mental health care that centers you, your story, and your needs all at your own pace. I’m Dr. Shama Rathi, a board-certified psychiatrist and co-founder of LunaJoy a women-first care community. I'd love to meet you.
LunaJoy is a care community where women can finally feel seen. Whether you’re a teen, a new mom, or stepping into midlife, we're here to help you reclaim your calm, your clarity, and your joy. Let’s get there together.
I help with anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, postpartum struggles, and life transitions.
Accepting new clients! You deserve mental health care that centers you, your story, and your needs all at your own pace. I’m Dr. Shama Rathi, a board-certified psychiatrist and co-founder of LunaJoy a women-first care community. I'd love to meet you.
LunaJoy is a care community where women can finally feel seen. Whether you’re a teen, a new mom, or stepping into midlife, we're here to help you reclaim your calm, your clarity, and your joy. Let’s get there together.
Mandy specializes in women's and perinatal psychiatry, valuing a holistic approach to mental health.
Telehealth appointments available throughout IL. In network with BCBS, Blue Choice, Cigna PPO, Aetna PPO, and United/Optum PPO. We treat depression, anxiety, perinatal mood/anxiety disorders, postpartum OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, birth trauma/ pregnancy loss, ADHD, PMDD, and perimenopausal mood and anxiety disorders. We also treat fathers/partners.
Mandy specializes in women's and perinatal psychiatry, valuing a holistic approach to mental health.
Telehealth appointments available throughout IL. In network with BCBS, Blue Choice, Cigna PPO, Aetna PPO, and United/Optum PPO. We treat depression, anxiety, perinatal mood/anxiety disorders, postpartum OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, birth trauma/ pregnancy loss, ADHD, PMDD, and perimenopausal mood and anxiety disorders. We also treat fathers/partners.
I work with any adult clients In Alabama, Florida, and Illinois. Providing education to my patients so they can choose a safe treatment is the core tenant of my practice. I proudly support and advocate for diversity, any patient should always feel safe in my care regardless of identity. My role as a provider is to empower your informed decision making process. I founded Parallel Psychiatry to be able to walk alongside my patients as equals in their health journey, not to dictate their choices but to guide them safely towards effective treatments.
I work with any adult clients In Alabama, Florida, and Illinois. Providing education to my patients so they can choose a safe treatment is the core tenant of my practice. I proudly support and advocate for diversity, any patient should always feel safe in my care regardless of identity. My role as a provider is to empower your informed decision making process. I founded Parallel Psychiatry to be able to walk alongside my patients as equals in their health journey, not to dictate their choices but to guide them safely towards effective treatments.
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NEW- Integrative Medicine program for ADHD, Weight Loss & Sleep Disorders! Facing life’s challenges are difficult enough without struggling to find a provider that will take the time to listen and partner with you in your care. Well, search no more! Dr Dana believes providing compassion & building a strong rapport are the foundations to creating a trusting partnership. She tailors your treatment plan according to your specific needs and stressors. She utilizes several different types of intervention including psychotherapy, psychotropic medication and natural medicine to help you achieve an optimal quality of life.
NEW- Integrative Medicine program for ADHD, Weight Loss & Sleep Disorders! Facing life’s challenges are difficult enough without struggling to find a provider that will take the time to listen and partner with you in your care. Well, search no more! Dr Dana believes providing compassion & building a strong rapport are the foundations to creating a trusting partnership. She tailors your treatment plan according to your specific needs and stressors. She utilizes several different types of intervention including psychotherapy, psychotropic medication and natural medicine to help you achieve an optimal quality of life.
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FAQ - Perinatal and Postpartum Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with perinatal mental health?
Perinatal mental health refers to the period during pregnancy and the 12 months following childbirth when individuals may experience mental health conditions such as postpartum depression or anxiety. These conditions can arise due to a combination of factors, including hormonal shifts, changes in sleep and stress levels, and relational or social challenges associated with pregnancy and caring for a newborn. Individuals with a personal or family history of mental health conditions, or those who experience complicated or traumatic pregnancies or deliveries, may be at higher risk. However, perinatal mental health conditions are treatable—often through behavioral therapy and, when appropriate, medication.
What does psychiatric treatment for perinatal mental health involve?
Psychiatrists who specialize in perinatal and postpartum mental health understand the unique psychological and physiological changes that occur during and after pregnancy. They are trained in evidence-based treatments, including safe medication options for use during pregnancy and lactation. Because symptoms can range from mild to severe, care typically begins with a comprehensive evaluation to assess symptom severity and determine an appropriate treatment plan. Psychiatrists often collaborate with other providers—such as OB/GYNs, primary care physicians, and social workers—to ensure coordinated care.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in perinatal mental health?
Not all psychiatrists have specific expertise in perinatal mental health, so selecting a provider with relevant experience is important. The Psychology Today directory offers search filters to identify psychiatrists with specialization in perinatal care and allows users to refine results based on identity preferences, insurance, and location. When considering a provider, it can be helpful to ask about their experience with pregnancy-related mental health concerns, their therapeutic and pharmacologic approach, and how they coordinate with other members of a care team. It is also important to consider practical factors such as availability for appointments and insurance coverage.