Depression Psychiatrists in Bensenville, IL
As a Certified Physician Assistant, I specialize in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and women’s mental health concerns.
My focus is on providing compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care that helps individuals feel supported, understood, and empowered in their mental health journey.
As a Certified Physician Assistant, I specialize in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and women’s mental health concerns.
My focus is on providing compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care that helps individuals feel supported, understood, and empowered in their mental health journey.
Our team of psychiatrists, therapists, psychologists, and advanced practice nurses specializes in treating in a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, PTSD, and more.
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.
Our team of psychiatrists, therapists, psychologists, and advanced practice nurses specializes in treating in a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, PTSD, and more.
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.
Dr. Juliana C. Nwauwa, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Illinois, stands at the forefront of mental health care, blending her extensive education with a compassionate approach. Armed with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, Dr. Nwauwa has honed her skills and knowledge to provide the highest level of care to her clients. With full-practice authority (FPA), Dr. Nwauwa possesses the autonomy to diagnose, treat, and prescribe medication independently, empowering her to deliver comprehensive and timely interventions tailored to each individual's needs.
Dr. Juliana C. Nwauwa, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Illinois, stands at the forefront of mental health care, blending her extensive education with a compassionate approach. Armed with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, Dr. Nwauwa has honed her skills and knowledge to provide the highest level of care to her clients. With full-practice authority (FPA), Dr. Nwauwa possesses the autonomy to diagnose, treat, and prescribe medication independently, empowering her to deliver comprehensive and timely interventions tailored to each individual's needs.
Specialties include treating: anxiety, depression, ADHD, and bipolar disorder.
I will be in charge of your medication management and will take care of your psychiatric needs with empathy. I value all of my patient's opinions and promise to tailor to your treatment needs!
Specialties include treating: anxiety, depression, ADHD, and bipolar disorder.
I will be in charge of your medication management and will take care of your psychiatric needs with empathy. I value all of my patient's opinions and promise to tailor to your treatment needs!
Adrienne Driscoll has been practicing as a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner since 2022 and has been practicing as a nurse for almost 30 years. She graduated from Valparaiso University in 1995 with a bachelor of science in nursing. In 2012, she graduated from the University of Phoenix with an MSN/MBA. She returned to school and then graduated from Lewis University in 2022 for a post-master's certificate in psychiatric mental health. Adrienne provides comprehensive mental health care to patients across Illinois.
Adrienne Driscoll has been practicing as a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner since 2022 and has been practicing as a nurse for almost 30 years. She graduated from Valparaiso University in 1995 with a bachelor of science in nursing. In 2012, she graduated from the University of Phoenix with an MSN/MBA. She returned to school and then graduated from Lewis University in 2022 for a post-master's certificate in psychiatric mental health. Adrienne provides comprehensive mental health care to patients across Illinois.
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I work with adults and treat ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression, focusing on promoting self-care and empowering you to lead a balanced, healthier, and more fulfilling life.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. My training was at University of Illinois at Chicago and Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. I have over 15 years of experience in Nursing and in 2022, I decided to specialize exclusively in psychiatry. I have worked with a wide range of mental health conditions and bring a comprehensive approach to care.
I work with adults and treat ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression, focusing on promoting self-care and empowering you to lead a balanced, healthier, and more fulfilling life.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. My training was at University of Illinois at Chicago and Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. I have over 15 years of experience in Nursing and in 2022, I decided to specialize exclusively in psychiatry. I have worked with a wide range of mental health conditions and bring a comprehensive approach to care.
Conditions she specializes in are Bipolar Disorder, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Anxiety, Alcoholism, Anger Management, Mood Disorders, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Rubabetu “Rubby” Abimbola is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – with a Post Master’s Certificate from Northern Kentucky University. She has a genuine passion for psychiatry with an integrated, compassionate, patient-centered, non-judgmental approach based on modern psychiatry and evidence-based. Using current evidence-based practice, Rubby tailors treatment plans to meet her client’s needs. She believes that every patient deserves to live an everyday life. She is all about providing patient-centered and holistic care for her patients.
Conditions she specializes in are Bipolar Disorder, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Anxiety, Alcoholism, Anger Management, Mood Disorders, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Rubabetu “Rubby” Abimbola is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – with a Post Master’s Certificate from Northern Kentucky University. She has a genuine passion for psychiatry with an integrated, compassionate, patient-centered, non-judgmental approach based on modern psychiatry and evidence-based. Using current evidence-based practice, Rubby tailors treatment plans to meet her client’s needs. She believes that every patient deserves to live an everyday life. She is all about providing patient-centered and holistic care for her patients.
As a nurse practitioner, Ivy provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management with a focus on the individual’s needs. She provides patient-centered adult comprehensive care, empowering clients to recognize and develop their strengths. She is dedicated and employs evidence-based practices, listens to the individual, and collaborates with them to find solutions that meet their needs and goals. She is deeply committed to assisting others in improving the quality of their lives.
As a nurse practitioner, Ivy provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management with a focus on the individual’s needs. She provides patient-centered adult comprehensive care, empowering clients to recognize and develop their strengths. She is dedicated and employs evidence-based practices, listens to the individual, and collaborates with them to find solutions that meet their needs and goals. She is deeply committed to assisting others in improving the quality of their lives.
I provide compassionate, personalized care to adults, children, and adolescents, with a focus on trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
During our first session, we’ll focus on getting to know each other and creating a comfortable, supportive space where you feel heard and understood. I will ask questions about your current concerns, mental health history, and what brings you to seek support at this time.
I provide compassionate, personalized care to adults, children, and adolescents, with a focus on trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
During our first session, we’ll focus on getting to know each other and creating a comfortable, supportive space where you feel heard and understood. I will ask questions about your current concerns, mental health history, and what brings you to seek support at this time.
I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management to adults and adolescents with concerns in all areas of mental health including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
I began my career as a registered nurse in 2003, completed my MSN, FNP in 2011 and a postrgraduate certificate in psychiatry in 2018. My experience in a variety of clinical settings and my professional experience with patients across the life span allows me to evaluate concerns from a holistic perspective. I strive to offer friendly, compassionate care.
I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management to adults and adolescents with concerns in all areas of mental health including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
I began my career as a registered nurse in 2003, completed my MSN, FNP in 2011 and a postrgraduate certificate in psychiatry in 2018. My experience in a variety of clinical settings and my professional experience with patients across the life span allows me to evaluate concerns from a holistic perspective. I strive to offer friendly, compassionate care.
I have experience helping individuals with a variety of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and OCD.
Hello, I’m James Young, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I work with clients of all ages, from children to older adults, using an integrative approach that considers the brain-body connection. I focus on treating psychiatric concerns while addressing the physical, emotional, and cognitive factors that may influence your treatment.
I have experience helping individuals with a variety of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and OCD.
Hello, I’m James Young, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I work with clients of all ages, from children to older adults, using an integrative approach that considers the brain-body connection. I focus on treating psychiatric concerns while addressing the physical, emotional, and cognitive factors that may influence your treatment.
I treat and diagnosis depression, anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, ADHD, substance abuse and personality disorders.
I treat children, adolescences and adults via telehealth. I have worked in the outpatient, residential and inpatient setting with various psychological disorders.
I treat and diagnosis depression, anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, ADHD, substance abuse and personality disorders.
I treat children, adolescences and adults via telehealth. I have worked in the outpatient, residential and inpatient setting with various psychological disorders.
Wellness & Hope Behavioral Health Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, FPA
10 Endorsed
Serves Area
She treats anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, and related conditions.
Ms. Vicki believes compassion and strong rapport are essential to effective mental health care. She provides patient-centered, evidence-based treatment that integrates continuous learning and holistic approaches. Together, you’ll work toward emotional balance, personal growth, and becoming your best self.
She treats anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, and related conditions.
Ms. Vicki believes compassion and strong rapport are essential to effective mental health care. She provides patient-centered, evidence-based treatment that integrates continuous learning and holistic approaches. Together, you’ll work toward emotional balance, personal growth, and becoming your best self.
My approach is calm, respectful, and focused on helping you feel empowered as you navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
I take a patient-centered approach, recognizing that your journey, goals, and challenges are unique. I work closely with you to create a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your needs, supporting both your mental health and overall well-being while helping you feel heard, understood, and empowered.
My approach is calm, respectful, and focused on helping you feel empowered as you navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
I take a patient-centered approach, recognizing that your journey, goals, and challenges are unique. I work closely with you to create a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your needs, supporting both your mental health and overall well-being while helping you feel heard, understood, and empowered.
I now focus on helping adults manage ADHD, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and other mood disorders, with the goal of creating meaningful, lasting improvements in their daily lives.
My approach is collaborative, empathetic, and tailored to each individual’s needs and goals. I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive guidance in a nonjudgmental environment where patients feel heard and understood.
I now focus on helping adults manage ADHD, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and other mood disorders, with the goal of creating meaningful, lasting improvements in their daily lives.
My approach is collaborative, empathetic, and tailored to each individual’s needs and goals. I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive guidance in a nonjudgmental environment where patients feel heard and understood.
Behind the scenes, they may be quietly managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, or emotional overwhelm.
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. I diagnose, prescribe medication when appropriate, order labs if indicated, and promote healthy lifestyle habits.
Behind the scenes, they may be quietly managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, or emotional overwhelm.
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. I diagnose, prescribe medication when appropriate, order labs if indicated, and promote healthy lifestyle habits.
Our areas of interest include ADHD, depression, anxiety, mood disorder, trauma, body positive, sex-positivity, LGBTQ+, trans supportive, trauma, and alternative lifestyles.
Tired of feeling invalidated? Are you looking for a medication prescriber who will listen to your needs? Welcome to Rainbow Mental Health. We are a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner operated clinic. We are here to help you reach your goals. We believe in an integrative and holistic approach to mental health. We focus on the whole person when working with clients and use evidence-based treatments to guide recommendations and our work together. We work with ages 12-55. We have a team of 3 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, when reaching out please let us know if you have a provider preference.
Our areas of interest include ADHD, depression, anxiety, mood disorder, trauma, body positive, sex-positivity, LGBTQ+, trans supportive, trauma, and alternative lifestyles.
Tired of feeling invalidated? Are you looking for a medication prescriber who will listen to your needs? Welcome to Rainbow Mental Health. We are a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner operated clinic. We are here to help you reach your goals. We believe in an integrative and holistic approach to mental health. We focus on the whole person when working with clients and use evidence-based treatments to guide recommendations and our work together. We work with ages 12-55. We have a team of 3 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, when reaching out please let us know if you have a provider preference.
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.
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.
BZA Behavioral Health - Arlington Heights office
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MEd, LCSW
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Our services range from therapy for depression and anxiety to medication management, parenting support, family counseling and life coaching.
BZA Behavioral Health is an inclusive, highly specialized group of clinicians dedicated to the emotional and behavioral wellness of the individuals and families we treat. We value the diversity & unique experiences of each person & it is our mission to have comprehensive & individualized types of treatment options to best match those personal needs. Services we offer include (but are not limited to) neuropsychological/psychological assessment, psychiatry, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, & art therapy. We work with clients of all ages to utilizing strength to cope with life's challenges.
Our services range from therapy for depression and anxiety to medication management, parenting support, family counseling and life coaching.
BZA Behavioral Health is an inclusive, highly specialized group of clinicians dedicated to the emotional and behavioral wellness of the individuals and families we treat. We value the diversity & unique experiences of each person & it is our mission to have comprehensive & individualized types of treatment options to best match those personal needs. Services we offer include (but are not limited to) neuropsychological/psychological assessment, psychiatry, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, & art therapy. We work with clients of all ages to utilizing strength to cope with life's challenges.
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.
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FAQ - Depression Psychiatrists
How can a psychiatrist help with depression?
Depression can be a deeply challenging and often debilitating condition that affects an individual's ability to function in day-to-day life, influencing everything from personal relationships and work performance to motivation, energy levels, and overall emotional well-being. However, psychiatrists can help individuals experiencing depression and related conditions—such as major depressive disorder (MDD), seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and postpartum depression—by providing a combination of psychotherapy and medication management. Psychiatrists who specialize in depression are typically trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities that are proven to support recovery from depressive symptoms, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and interpersonal therapy (IPT).
What can you expect from the treatment process?
The process of working with a psychiatrist usually begins with an evaluation or assessment, which allows the psychiatrist to understand the client’s medical history and current symptoms. This initial assessment serves to help develop a treatment plan and can help the psychiatrist assess whether a client may benefit from medication, talk therapy, or a combination of both. As treatment progresses, psychiatrists continue to monitor the individual’s response to therapy and any prescribed medications; they may also work in collaboration with other mental health professionals on a client's care team, such as therapists, psychologists, or social workers, in order to ensure a client receives coordinated care. In many cases, individuals meet with their psychiatrist on a weekly or biweekly basis for several months or more, which allows enough time to evaluate treatment outcomes and for medications—such as antidepressants—to take full effect. For some clients, particularly those with less severe symptoms or more focused goals, shorter-term therapy may be offered, especially when the psychiatrist is trained in structured approaches like solution-focused therapy or brief therapy models.
How to find the right psychiatrist for depression?
Given the prevalence of depression, many psychiatrists possess considerable experience treating it. Still, it is important to find a provider who is a good personal and clinical fit. Resources like Psychology Today’s online directory make it easy to locate psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in depression and related conditions. The directory includes filters that allow users to search by specialty, cost, location, and identity preferences. When considering a provider, it can be helpful to ask about their specific experience treating depression, their approach to therapy and medication, and whether they offer care in a convenient format—either in-person or via telehealth. Additionally, for some individuals, especially those from marginalized communities, finding a psychiatrist who shares or has familiarity with their cultural, racial, or gender identity can make a significant difference in the effectiveness of care.

