Depression Psychiatrists in Buffalo Grove, IL
Paula Marcial is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in Illinois. She earned her Master’s Degree in Nursing from Northern Kentucky University and obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Northern Illinois University. She was born in the Philippines and is bilingual in English and Tagalog. With over a decade of experience in psychiatry, she is driven to provide compassionate and comprehensive mental health services to patients across the lifespan.
Paula Marcial is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in Illinois. She earned her Master’s Degree in Nursing from Northern Kentucky University and obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Northern Illinois University. She was born in the Philippines and is bilingual in English and Tagalog. With over a decade of experience in psychiatry, she is driven to provide compassionate and comprehensive mental health services to patients across the lifespan.
Some of the diagnoses she has special interests in are depression, anxiety, OCD, adjustment disorder, post-partum depression and race based traumatic stress.
Stephanie Osborne was born and raised in Oak Park, Illinois. She is a licensed and nationally board-certified Physician Assistant. She received her bachelor’s degree in Linguistics and Spanish from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She went on to complete her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Rosalind Franklin University School of Medicine.
Some of the diagnoses she has special interests in are depression, anxiety, OCD, adjustment disorder, post-partum depression and race based traumatic stress.
Stephanie Osborne was born and raised in Oak Park, Illinois. She is a licensed and nationally board-certified Physician Assistant. She received her bachelor’s degree in Linguistics and Spanish from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She went on to complete her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Rosalind Franklin University School of Medicine.
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.
As a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, I am committed to providing compassionate, integrative mental health care grounded in evidence-based practices. I work collaboratively with clients to understand their unique challenges and goals, focusing on a holistic approach that includes both psychotherapy and medication management when appropriate.
As a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, I am committed to providing compassionate, integrative mental health care grounded in evidence-based practices. I work collaboratively with clients to understand their unique challenges and goals, focusing on a holistic approach that includes both psychotherapy and medication management when appropriate.
My clinical focus includes general psychiatry with a specialization in anxiety, depression, ADHD, and sleep disorders.
Empowering individuals through collaborative, compassionate care is at the heart of my practice. I believe that treatment works best when patients are informed, actively involved, and supported every step of the way. Through active listening, shared decision-making, and evidence-based medicine, I tailor each treatment plan to meet the unique needs and goals of the person in front of me. As a board-certified Physician Assistant with a specialization in mental health, I’m committed to helping each patient feel empowered, educated, and equipped to move forward with confidence and clarity.
My clinical focus includes general psychiatry with a specialization in anxiety, depression, ADHD, and sleep disorders.
Empowering individuals through collaborative, compassionate care is at the heart of my practice. I believe that treatment works best when patients are informed, actively involved, and supported every step of the way. Through active listening, shared decision-making, and evidence-based medicine, I tailor each treatment plan to meet the unique needs and goals of the person in front of me. As a board-certified Physician Assistant with a specialization in mental health, I’m committed to helping each patient feel empowered, educated, and equipped to move forward with confidence and clarity.
I work with teens, adults and older adults navigate depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, bipolar disorder, grief, addiction and more.
I provide affirming, inclusive care for all individuals and approach each person with deep cultural sensitivity and warmth. My approach weaves together medication management, CBT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and psychoeducation - not as a rigid formula, but as a toolkit that tailors to you.
I work with teens, adults and older adults navigate depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, bipolar disorder, grief, addiction and more.
I provide affirming, inclusive care for all individuals and approach each person with deep cultural sensitivity and warmth. My approach weaves together medication management, CBT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and psychoeducation - not as a rigid formula, but as a toolkit that tailors to you.
I work with individuals managing anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and other mood disorders, offering thoughtful, evidence-based treatment to support long-term well-being.
Whether addressing acute symptoms or supporting ongoing mental health goals, I strive to provide compassionate, collaborative treatment that helps patients feel understood, empowered, and equipped for what comes next.
I work with individuals managing anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and other mood disorders, offering thoughtful, evidence-based treatment to support long-term well-being.
Whether addressing acute symptoms or supporting ongoing mental health goals, I strive to provide compassionate, collaborative treatment that helps patients feel understood, empowered, and equipped for what comes next.
Whether it's managing depression, generalized anxiety disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD), mood disorders, panic attacks, or other conditions, I am committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care.
I'm Eric Martinez, a seasoned family nurse practitioner with a passion for holistic patient care. Over the years, I've dedicated myself to enhancing my expertise, transitioning to specialize in mental health as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. My journey has been driven by a desire to address the multifaceted needs of my patients, recognizing that true well-being encompasses both physical and mental health. In my practice, I strive to empower individuals to make meaningful changes in their lives.
Whether it's managing depression, generalized anxiety disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD), mood disorders, panic attacks, or other conditions, I am committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care.
I'm Eric Martinez, a seasoned family nurse practitioner with a passion for holistic patient care. Over the years, I've dedicated myself to enhancing my expertise, transitioning to specialize in mental health as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. My journey has been driven by a desire to address the multifaceted needs of my patients, recognizing that true well-being encompasses both physical and mental health. In my practice, I strive to empower individuals to make meaningful changes in their lives.
She works with all ages and conditions, with a special fondness for helping those with anxiety and depression.
Marie Godiers is a board-certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) who grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. She completed her bachelor's degree at the University of Georgia. She then went on to complete her physician assistant studies at Emory University, where she quickly fell in love with the field of psychiatry.
She works with all ages and conditions, with a special fondness for helping those with anxiety and depression.
Marie Godiers is a board-certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) who grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. She completed her bachelor's degree at the University of Georgia. She then went on to complete her physician assistant studies at Emory University, where she quickly fell in love with the field of psychiatry.
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In this ever-changing world, my special interests are to support children during difficult adjustments to life events, anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
As a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, I believe family involvement is essential for a child's growth and success. I work to strengthen Parent-child relationships through increasing understanding, positive communication, and quality time spent together. I also support children to develop positive thinking, personal values, and a healthy lifestyle.
In this ever-changing world, my special interests are to support children during difficult adjustments to life events, anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
As a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, I believe family involvement is essential for a child's growth and success. I work to strengthen Parent-child relationships through increasing understanding, positive communication, and quality time spent together. I also support children to develop positive thinking, personal values, and a healthy lifestyle.
I believe that the darkest times in our lives require us to turn toward one another for support and strength. My goal is to come alongside you, offering expert clinical guidance and compassionate care so that we can move through the darkness together. At Sunflower Theory Psychiatry, our focus is not just on managing symptoms, but on fostering the lasting healing that occurs when we no longer walk alone.
I believe that the darkest times in our lives require us to turn toward one another for support and strength. My goal is to come alongside you, offering expert clinical guidance and compassionate care so that we can move through the darkness together. At Sunflower Theory Psychiatry, our focus is not just on managing symptoms, but on fostering the lasting healing that occurs when we no longer walk alone.
I have had an outpatient practice for 41 years. During my residency at Michael Reese Hospital, I taught a psychiatry course to medical students. After graduation I worked at Illinois Masonic Hospital in a women's health clinic addressing the emotional needs of women. I also worked at both a nursing home and assisted living facility doing both talk therapy and medication. I enjoy working with both young and older adults from varied backgrounds. I think I am very good at making people comfortable, as many patients come in afraid of therapy. The therapy and medication is decided upon
I have had an outpatient practice for 41 years. During my residency at Michael Reese Hospital, I taught a psychiatry course to medical students. After graduation I worked at Illinois Masonic Hospital in a women's health clinic addressing the emotional needs of women. I also worked at both a nursing home and assisted living facility doing both talk therapy and medication. I enjoy working with both young and older adults from varied backgrounds. I think I am very good at making people comfortable, as many patients come in afraid of therapy. The therapy and medication is decided upon
I am particularly comfortable treating individuals with anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and adjustment disorders.
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.
I am particularly comfortable treating individuals with anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and adjustment disorders.
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.
Anxiety, depression, insomnia, mood disorders, PTSD to name a few are some of the mental health issues people struggle with every day.
I'm dual certified as a family health nurse practitioner and a psychiatric mental health Nurse practitioner. My goal is to build a therapeutic alliance ;combine medical and psychiatric knowledge to provide an evidence based holistic care through medication and psychotherapy.
Anxiety, depression, insomnia, mood disorders, PTSD to name a few are some of the mental health issues people struggle with every day.
I'm dual certified as a family health nurse practitioner and a psychiatric mental health Nurse practitioner. My goal is to build a therapeutic alliance ;combine medical and psychiatric knowledge to provide an evidence based holistic care through medication and psychotherapy.
As a board-certified Physician Assistant, my focus is creating a comfortable, collaborative environment where patients feel at ease discussing anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), body dysmorphic disorder, and eating disorders.
My background as a Registered Dietitian shaped my understanding of the strong connection between physical and mental health, particularly in the treatment of eating disorders. I recognize that symptoms such as restriction, bingeing, or compulsive behaviors often reflect deeper emotional struggles.
As a board-certified Physician Assistant, my focus is creating a comfortable, collaborative environment where patients feel at ease discussing anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), body dysmorphic disorder, and eating disorders.
My background as a Registered Dietitian shaped my understanding of the strong connection between physical and mental health, particularly in the treatment of eating disorders. I recognize that symptoms such as restriction, bingeing, or compulsive behaviors often reflect deeper emotional struggles.
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Using safe, FDA-cleared technologies, we target the root circuitry behind anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, eating disorders and more.
If traditional therapy hasn't worked, and you don't know what to do next, please give us a call to learn more about brain health and our FDA approved comprehensive services that are covered by insurance. We can help with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, Eating Disorders, and a variety of other life challenges.
As a board certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, I treat patients as young as age five. I received my medical doctorate from Indiana University and completed residency and fellowship at the University of Kentucky, where I learned to not only care for my patients, but also their families and the communities in which they live.
As a board certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, I treat patients as young as age five. I received my medical doctorate from Indiana University and completed residency and fellowship at the University of Kentucky, where I learned to not only care for my patients, but also their families and the communities in which they live.
Kim include insight into life meaning & purpose, improvement of coping skills & self-esteem, healthier relationships, career satisfaction, spirituality & faith, OCD, panic attacks, postpartum depression & bipolar disorder.
Dr. Kim is an experienced board-certified psychiatrist who provides compassionate, personal care through counseling and medication management. He received his BA with Honors in the Philosophy of Science and Medicine from the University of Chicago, his MD from the University of Illinois, and his psychiatry residency at the Loyola University Medical Center where he was Chief Resident. Dr. Kim has expertise in both psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and telemedicine. Dr. Kim is offers online appointments.
Kim include insight into life meaning & purpose, improvement of coping skills & self-esteem, healthier relationships, career satisfaction, spirituality & faith, OCD, panic attacks, postpartum depression & bipolar disorder.
Dr. Kim is an experienced board-certified psychiatrist who provides compassionate, personal care through counseling and medication management. He received his BA with Honors in the Philosophy of Science and Medicine from the University of Chicago, his MD from the University of Illinois, and his psychiatry residency at the Loyola University Medical Center where he was Chief Resident. Dr. Kim has expertise in both psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and telemedicine. Dr. Kim is offers online appointments.
I specialize in medication management & pharmacologic treatment for mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD/PTSI, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and more.
As a certified psychiatric physician assistant at Stella Mental Health, I'm passionate about delivering the best care tailored to each person's needs and developing a relationship with each client to help them meet their goals. With a genuine desire to make a positive lasting impact, I approach my role with kindness and empathy. I recognize the profound ripple effect that mental health can have, understanding its impact not only on individuals but also on their families, communities, and beyond.
I obtained my Master's of Medical Science, Physician Assistant degree from Lincoln Memorial University.
I specialize in medication management & pharmacologic treatment for mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD/PTSI, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and more.
As a certified psychiatric physician assistant at Stella Mental Health, I'm passionate about delivering the best care tailored to each person's needs and developing a relationship with each client to help them meet their goals. With a genuine desire to make a positive lasting impact, I approach my role with kindness and empathy. I recognize the profound ripple effect that mental health can have, understanding its impact not only on individuals but also on their families, communities, and beyond.
I obtained my Master's of Medical Science, Physician Assistant degree from Lincoln Memorial University.
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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.