Substance Use Psychiatrists in Barrington, IL
Dr. Sarah Falcon is a licensed, board-certified physician with specialty certification in Psychiatry. She grew up in Peoria, Illinois, completed her undergraduate degree at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, then went on to earn her M.D. from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. She completed psychiatry residency training at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa, where she also served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Sarah Falcon is a licensed, board-certified physician with specialty certification in Psychiatry. She grew up in Peoria, Illinois, completed her undergraduate degree at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, then went on to earn her M.D. from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. She completed psychiatry residency training at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa, where she also served as Chief Resident.
Do you feel sad, anxious or frustrated with obstacles in your life? Are you having difficulties at work or with family relationships? Is it hard for you to control your drinking, gambling or eating? Have you experienced intrusive thoughts or make a point of avoiding places that remind you of something negative? You are not alone!
We meet and devise a plan to move you beyond the troublesome obstacles in your life. Come to my office or we can meet virtually. Just remember: Everyone needs a little help sometime...
Do you feel sad, anxious or frustrated with obstacles in your life? Are you having difficulties at work or with family relationships? Is it hard for you to control your drinking, gambling or eating? Have you experienced intrusive thoughts or make a point of avoiding places that remind you of something negative? You are not alone!
We meet and devise a plan to move you beyond the troublesome obstacles in your life. Come to my office or we can meet virtually. Just remember: Everyone needs a little help sometime...
If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or substance use—and feel discouraged by care that only treats the surface—I’d like to offer a different path.
I provide an integrative approach to psychiatry that looks beyond symptoms to find root causes. With thoughtful medication management and holistic strategies, I help clients facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, or substance use build resilience, balance, and lasting wellness.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or substance use—and feel discouraged by care that only treats the surface—I’d like to offer a different path.
I provide an integrative approach to psychiatry that looks beyond symptoms to find root causes. With thoughtful medication management and holistic strategies, I help clients facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, or substance use build resilience, balance, and lasting wellness.
Hello, I'm Danielle Silva, a licensed and board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with four years of experience. I specialize in providing compassionate care and evidence-based therapies to support individuals in managing mental health challenges. I'm dedicated to collaborating with my patients to develop personalized treatment plans that promote healing and enhance overall well-being. I typically work with patients across the lifespan who are struggling with a variety of mental health conditions.
Hello, I'm Danielle Silva, a licensed and board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with four years of experience. I specialize in providing compassionate care and evidence-based therapies to support individuals in managing mental health challenges. I'm dedicated to collaborating with my patients to develop personalized treatment plans that promote healing and enhance overall well-being. I typically work with patients across the lifespan who are struggling with a variety of mental health conditions.
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I help adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, burnout, and substance use concerns, and provide forensic and substance use evaluations for licensing boards.
I work with healthcare professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, attorneys, professional athletes, actors, influencers, and other high achievers who are used to holding everything together—but feel overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck. I'm a Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of healthcare experience, a Senior Fellow in Opioid Use Disorder, addiction specialist, forensic evaluator, and graduate nursing faculty member. I provide evidence-based care including medication management, addiction treatment, IDFPR evaluations, and genetic testing when appropriate—so you get clear answers, a practical plan, and results.
I help adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, burnout, and substance use concerns, and provide forensic and substance use evaluations for licensing boards.
I work with healthcare professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, attorneys, professional athletes, actors, influencers, and other high achievers who are used to holding everything together—but feel overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck. I'm a Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of healthcare experience, a Senior Fellow in Opioid Use Disorder, addiction specialist, forensic evaluator, and graduate nursing faculty member. I provide evidence-based care including medication management, addiction treatment, IDFPR evaluations, and genetic testing when appropriate—so you get clear answers, a practical plan, and results.
During my time working in primary care I have observed significant deficits in access to quality mental health care for both the geriatric and adult populations including patients with dementia, major depressive disorder, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and substance use disorder.
I obtained my Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Illinois Chicago in 2012 and I’m a Board Certified Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. A passion for caring for vulnerable populations lead me to apply and work with the international aid organization Doctors Without Borders where I worked in both Ethiopia and Malawi.
During my time working in primary care I have observed significant deficits in access to quality mental health care for both the geriatric and adult populations including patients with dementia, major depressive disorder, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and substance use disorder.
I obtained my Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Illinois Chicago in 2012 and I’m a Board Certified Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. A passion for caring for vulnerable populations lead me to apply and work with the international aid organization Doctors Without Borders where I worked in both Ethiopia and Malawi.
Life can feel overwhelming — especially when challenges come from every direction. You might be coping with depression or anxiety, adjusting to a major life change, or managing the stress of legal or medical issues. Maybe you’ve tried to handle it on your own but need a space where you can breathe, feel understood, and get real tools to make things better.
I specialize in working with adults and seniors, offering both in-person in Mundelein and secure telepsych sessions across Illinois. My approach is trauma-informed, nonjudgmental, and rooted in over 13 years of psychiatric experience in adult and geriatric mental health.
Life can feel overwhelming — especially when challenges come from every direction. You might be coping with depression or anxiety, adjusting to a major life change, or managing the stress of legal or medical issues. Maybe you’ve tried to handle it on your own but need a space where you can breathe, feel understood, and get real tools to make things better.
I specialize in working with adults and seniors, offering both in-person in Mundelein and secure telepsych sessions across Illinois. My approach is trauma-informed, nonjudgmental, and rooted in over 13 years of psychiatric experience in adult and geriatric mental health.
Hello, my name is Saad and I treat the following conditions: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD. I also treat addiction. Suboxone is prescribed for opioid addiction. Naltrexone can be prescribed for both alcohol addiction and opioid addiction
Hello, my name is Saad and I treat the following conditions: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD. I also treat addiction. Suboxone is prescribed for opioid addiction. Naltrexone can be prescribed for both alcohol addiction and opioid addiction
When your mental health feels off, it’s rarely just one piece, it’s often connected to your body, stress, and life circumstances. As a dual-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I’m trained to see the full picture. I help people who are navigating anxiety, mood changes, and complex health concerns understand how their physical and emotional health intersect, so nothing gets overlooked. My goal is to provide thoughtful, comprehensive care that brings clarity, stability, and a real path forward.
When your mental health feels off, it’s rarely just one piece, it’s often connected to your body, stress, and life circumstances. As a dual-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I’m trained to see the full picture. I help people who are navigating anxiety, mood changes, and complex health concerns understand how their physical and emotional health intersect, so nothing gets overlooked. My goal is to provide thoughtful, comprehensive care that brings clarity, stability, and a real path forward.
I am currently accepting new patients. I have been providing excellent care for over 6 years with great compassion. I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for patients 5 years and older with Anxiety Disorders, Depression, ADHD, Mood disorder, PTSD, Opioid Use Disorder, and other mental health problems. I treat each patient as an individual and work together in developing treatment plans. I spend the time needed with each patient to get to know them and understand the source of their struggles.
I am currently accepting new patients. I have been providing excellent care for over 6 years with great compassion. I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for patients 5 years and older with Anxiety Disorders, Depression, ADHD, Mood disorder, PTSD, Opioid Use Disorder, and other mental health problems. I treat each patient as an individual and work together in developing treatment plans. I spend the time needed with each patient to get to know them and understand the source of their struggles.
I also have a special place in my heart for those suffering from substance use issues.
Hello, my name is Alicia, and I am a dual-certified Family and Psych Nurse Practitioner. My role is to offer resources when I can and be a mirror or sounding board when needed. We have many tools that can and should be available for everyone. My approach to healthcare is simple: we all have the capability to grow and expand our knowledge and care for ourselves and others.
I also have a special place in my heart for those suffering from substance use issues.
Hello, my name is Alicia, and I am a dual-certified Family and Psych Nurse Practitioner. My role is to offer resources when I can and be a mirror or sounding board when needed. We have many tools that can and should be available for everyone. My approach to healthcare is simple: we all have the capability to grow and expand our knowledge and care for ourselves and others.
Sarah Sims is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Transcendent Psychiatry treats pediatric, adolescents, and adults. In her practice, she integrates a combination of evidence-based psychopharmacologic management, psychotherapy, compassionate trauma informed care and various cognitive modalities to help you heal. She believes that high quality psychiatric care is more than just treating mental illness. It is a patient centered journey through transitioning mental illness to into mental wellness. Feel free to email us to schedule an intake.
Sarah Sims is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Transcendent Psychiatry treats pediatric, adolescents, and adults. In her practice, she integrates a combination of evidence-based psychopharmacologic management, psychotherapy, compassionate trauma informed care and various cognitive modalities to help you heal. She believes that high quality psychiatric care is more than just treating mental illness. It is a patient centered journey through transitioning mental illness to into mental wellness. Feel free to email us to schedule an intake.
**** Our clinic is accepting new patients****We endeavor to partner with our patients, approaching their care from a holistic and integrative standpoint. We listen to and get to know our patients, addressing their needs from a medical, mental, and social health perspective. We provide medication management, supportive therapy, and several other services. Our clinic specializes in the treatment of ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and other mood and personality disorders. Email us or call us today to book an appointment.
**** Our clinic is accepting new patients****We endeavor to partner with our patients, approaching their care from a holistic and integrative standpoint. We listen to and get to know our patients, addressing their needs from a medical, mental, and social health perspective. We provide medication management, supportive therapy, and several other services. Our clinic specializes in the treatment of ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and other mood and personality disorders. Email us or call us today to book an appointment.
For those who speak therapy, I'm a psychoanalytic candidate with a love for psychodynamic theory, trauma work, substance use specialization, and a Jungian bent.
I work best with people who are curious about themselves, even if that curiosity feels tender or uncertain—people seeking not only relief, but a deeper sense of self-understanding and emotional integrity. Meaningful change rarely comes from managing symptoms alone; it comes from having room to feel, reflect, and come into more honest contact with yourself. Whether you're coming with mood and anxiety challenges, relational trauma, existential stuckness, or the complexity of caregiving roles, we'll approach with thoughtful consideration of the context.
For those who speak therapy, I'm a psychoanalytic candidate with a love for psychodynamic theory, trauma work, substance use specialization, and a Jungian bent.
I work best with people who are curious about themselves, even if that curiosity feels tender or uncertain—people seeking not only relief, but a deeper sense of self-understanding and emotional integrity. Meaningful change rarely comes from managing symptoms alone; it comes from having room to feel, reflect, and come into more honest contact with yourself. Whether you're coming with mood and anxiety challenges, relational trauma, existential stuckness, or the complexity of caregiving roles, we'll approach with thoughtful consideration of the context.
For your convenience, I am a virtual provider that focuses on substance use disorders and TMS, Spravato & Ketamine.
I focused on addiction medicine and mental health in PA school and continue to have a special interest in addressing the root causes of addiction, including PTSD, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I'm enjoying growing with Hopemark Health in making mental health care, recovery support, and ketamine/Spravato/TMS easily accessible and acceptable to all who need it.
For your convenience, I am a virtual provider that focuses on substance use disorders and TMS, Spravato & Ketamine.
I focused on addiction medicine and mental health in PA school and continue to have a special interest in addressing the root causes of addiction, including PTSD, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I'm enjoying growing with Hopemark Health in making mental health care, recovery support, and ketamine/Spravato/TMS easily accessible and acceptable to all who need it.
I am a board certified Nurse Practitioner, providing compassionate and supportive care, to promote healing and growth of my patients. As a strong advocate for mental wellbeing, I understand the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. I offer same week appointment accommodate my patients. I am an empathetic care provider approaching each patient from an individualistic perspective and emphasizing patient specific treatment goals. I provide a thorough evaluation and treatment plan in coherence with medication management focusing on anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, mood disorder, PTSD and other mental health conditions.
I am a board certified Nurse Practitioner, providing compassionate and supportive care, to promote healing and growth of my patients. As a strong advocate for mental wellbeing, I understand the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. I offer same week appointment accommodate my patients. I am an empathetic care provider approaching each patient from an individualistic perspective and emphasizing patient specific treatment goals. I provide a thorough evaluation and treatment plan in coherence with medication management focusing on anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, mood disorder, PTSD and other mental health conditions.
In my psychiatric practice, I sees a wide array of clients, including children as young as four years old. I have a special expertise in reducing and consolidating psychiatric medicines in patients on multiple medicines. My areas of expertise include ADHD, Adult and Childhood Mood disorders, Adult and Childhood Bipolar disorder and Depression, Anxiety disorders, and anger management. I also have expertise in management of sleep disorders. I am licensed in Maryland, DC for online appointments. See reviews at https://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-vikramjit-gill-xvq3s https://www.vitals.com/doctors/Dr_Vikramjit_S_Gill.html
In my psychiatric practice, I sees a wide array of clients, including children as young as four years old. I have a special expertise in reducing and consolidating psychiatric medicines in patients on multiple medicines. My areas of expertise include ADHD, Adult and Childhood Mood disorders, Adult and Childhood Bipolar disorder and Depression, Anxiety disorders, and anger management. I also have expertise in management of sleep disorders. I am licensed in Maryland, DC for online appointments. See reviews at https://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-vikramjit-gill-xvq3s https://www.vitals.com/doctors/Dr_Vikramjit_S_Gill.html
I have 31 years of experience providing mental health services and have clinical expertise and interest in depressive and anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, trauma and PTSD, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
As a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and clinical professional counselor, I use a biopsychosocial approach to provide comprehensive services that meet patients' complex needs. I use a teamwork approach with patients, and I believe that building supportive relationships is of utmost importance. I value straightforward communication and provide patients with clear information and options. Although patients often find medication useful in managing their symptoms, I also help patients make other positive changes in their lives to improve their wellness. I want all patients to experience genuine care and interest from me.
I have 31 years of experience providing mental health services and have clinical expertise and interest in depressive and anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, trauma and PTSD, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
As a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and clinical professional counselor, I use a biopsychosocial approach to provide comprehensive services that meet patients' complex needs. I use a teamwork approach with patients, and I believe that building supportive relationships is of utmost importance. I value straightforward communication and provide patients with clear information and options. Although patients often find medication useful in managing their symptoms, I also help patients make other positive changes in their lives to improve their wellness. I want all patients to experience genuine care and interest from me.
Do you miss your old self? Do you still enjoy the things that you once upon a time found very enjoyable? Are you struggling with keeping up with your work, daily tasks and social life? Are you overwhelmed by the general worries of life? My goal is to help you get back to your optimal mental health by bringing you back to a place where you can do your work, take care of things at home, or get along with other people without any difficulty.
Do you miss your old self? Do you still enjoy the things that you once upon a time found very enjoyable? Are you struggling with keeping up with your work, daily tasks and social life? Are you overwhelmed by the general worries of life? My goal is to help you get back to your optimal mental health by bringing you back to a place where you can do your work, take care of things at home, or get along with other people without any difficulty.
Have you ever wondered if you are being heard or searched for a care provider who can relate to your challenges? Are you in need of medication management - initiation, adjustments, and maintenance? I have several years of psychiatric and mental health experience working with individuals aged 5 to 65 and older adults in inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings with various mental health issues. My treatment approach embodies the individual's developmental and bio-psycho-social histories and how they contribute to illness.
Have you ever wondered if you are being heard or searched for a care provider who can relate to your challenges? Are you in need of medication management - initiation, adjustments, and maintenance? I have several years of psychiatric and mental health experience working with individuals aged 5 to 65 and older adults in inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings with various mental health issues. My treatment approach embodies the individual's developmental and bio-psycho-social histories and how they contribute to illness.
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FAQ - Substance Use Psychiatrists
Ho can psychiatrists help with substance use disorders?
Substance use disorders are characterized by the use of alcohol, prescription medications, or other drugs in ways that harm a person's health, relationships, or responsibilities at home, work, or school. While not everyone who uses substances meets the criteria for a disorder, substance use that becomes frequent, risky, or disruptive to daily life may indicate the presence of a substance use disorder. In these cases, psychiatric care can be critical to helping clients reach recovery. Psychiatrists who specialize in substance use can help individuals understand the role substances play in their lives and support them in making changes through a combination of therapy and, when appropriate, medication.
How do psychiatrists treat substance use disorders?
At the start of care, psychiatrists typically conduct a thorough evaluation of a client's current substance use and assess for any co-occurring mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression. This assessment helps determine whether outpatient care is appropriate or if a higher level of support—such as a detox program or intensive outpatient program (IOP)—is needed first. Once an appropriate care setting is identified, the psychiatrist and client work together to establish treatment goals and a personalized plan. This plan may include therapy approaches such as motivational interviewing, harm reduction strategies, or relapse prevention. For some individuals, medication-assisted treatment (MAT)—such as buprenorphine for opioid use or naltrexone for alcohol use—may be used to manage cravings, withdrawal, or relapse risk.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in substance use disorders?
The Psychology Today online directory is a useful tool for finding psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in treating substance use. The directory allows users to search for providers with expertise in specific areas, such as alcohol use, drug use, or dual diagnosis. It also includes filters for insurance coverage, location, session format (in-person or telehealth), and provider identity characteristics, such as gender or cultural background. When evaluating a psychiatrist, it's helpful to ask about their experience treating the specific substance of concern, as not all providers treat all types of substance use. Understanding their approach to therapy and medication can also help ensure the provider is a good fit.