Psychiatrists in Chicago, IL
Emilie Emberton
Physician Assistant, MS, PA-C
Verified
Verified
Every person is a mosaic of experiences, relationships, goals, and values across their lifespan - no one is defined by one independent thing. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life, and understand how core developmental aspects connect us all.
Waitlist for new clients
Tim Yovankin
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Yovankin is a board-certified pediatric psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of mood, anxiety, and behavioral conditions in adolescents and young adults. Dr. Yovankin attended Chicago Medical School and completed his residency and fellowship training at the University of Illinois – Chicago (UIC), where he was named Chief Fellow. He also underwent training in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute.
Kailee Lenczycki
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
Verified
Verified
Kailee Lenczycki is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Kailee has experience treating a diverse range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, panic, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorders, substance use disorders, and more. She understands her patients are dealing with their mental health while trying to fulfill their responsibilities at work and home. Kailee uses a holistic treatment approach, seeking not only to minimize illness, but to maximize wellness.
Ear to Ear Behavioral Health Solutions, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
When a person takes the major step of scheduling an appointment & attending their first session, they have taken actionable measures to begin their healing journey. My name is Corey Shumate, I am a licensed Psychiatric Mental Nurse Practitioner. I am a person who prioritizes listening with sensitivity, compassion and care. I approach each session in a judgement free zone. I assist the client in delving into their past and help with identifying patterns that they may not be aware of, in order to gain control over their emotions. I know that with work and faith you can accomplish anything.
Alexander E. Obolsky
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
From time to time, our lives take an unexpected turn for the worse. We may suffer injury; succumb to physical or emotional illness, or experience conflict, loss, misfortune. Trauma and chronic disability may affect our loved ones or us. Life adversities may temporarily overwhelm our ability to carry on. We may turn pessimistic, doubtful, and hopeless. Feel demoralized, worried, and anxious. Suffer sadness, distress, and anguish. Become angry and resentful. Feel distrustful and quarrel with others. Recognize our isolation and loneliness. At such times, we could benefit from a psychiatric evaluation and treatment, including psychotherapy and prescription medicine.
David L. Goldberg
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
I am a therapist that strives to achieve a balance in the treatment relationship that best promotes healing. I recognize the innate tendency towards health and growth while staying alert to the effects of genes and life stress/trauma on all of us. I work with a variety of age groups and individuals from diverse backgrounds. I provide individual psychotherapy as well as medication evaluation and management when it is indicated. I invest the time to get to know people and understand the context of their problems and strengths.
Katherine Friedmann
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APN, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
As a doctorally prepared, board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I work with children, adolescents and young adults with a variety of conditions including anxiety, depression and ADHD. I have additional expertise in Autism and other developmental and behavioral disorders. I am currently on faculty as an Assistant Professor at Rush University in the Psychiatric Mental Health, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program. With extensive clinical and research experience in neurology, developmental and behavioral pediatrics and psychiatry, I bring a comprehensive and compassionate evaluation and treatment approach to my practice.
Chicago, IL 60601
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Timothy Kaatman
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Kaatman became interested in Psychiatry early on while studying psychology in college. From his early experiences in medical training, it became clear to him that he had a natural ability to listen and provide empathetic care for his patients. Providing education and counseling regarding psychiatric treatment is an important aspect of the field which Dr. Kaatman strives to accomplish in every visit. Throughout his training he has been consistently told that his unique ability to make a patient comfortable and heard is one of his greatest strengths.
Not accepting new clients
Aarti Mehta
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
In my practice, I strive to take a holistic approach to treatment. I focus on the biological aspects of treatment via medications when necessary, the psychological aspects of treatment via psychotherapy and the social aspects of treatment by inviting family and significant others to participate in treatment if the patient wishes. Psychiatric issues are much more complex than a single diagnosis, and I look forward the challenge of discovering the depth of each patient.
Sudhakar Shenoy
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
I enjoy the challenges of learning and treating the brain and its complexities. The mind-body integration and how it affects our day-to-day lives is fascinating to me. As a psychiatrist, I understand the importance of keeping up with advances in science and medicine in addition to being practical about what will work best for the patient. I like to combine cutting edge medicine with care and empathy to form a personalized treatment plan for each of my patients to achieve the best results with a safe and compassionate approach.
Kourosh Dini, MD, Ltd.
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
I offer work in helping others with relationships, work, and an understanding of themselves. Clients with whom I work are often creative and interested in becoming productive while finding richness in their lives.
Charles E Kaegi
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
I am a board-certified psychiatrist in private practice for over 30 years. I provide high quality psychiatric care to residents throughout the Chicago metro area for adult out-patient medication evaluation and management.
Samantha Reliford
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Mrs. Samantha Reliford (she/her) MSN, PMHNP-BC is certified to treat patients across the lifespan. She graduated from Maryville University in December of 2021. Before becoming a nurse practitioner, she worked beside in an inpatient setting for neurology and later psychiatry. Mrs. Reliford worked at UnitPoint Methodist behavioral health units serving a variety of patients with various diagnoses.
Kathy Bettinardi
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MS, RN
Verified
Verified
My experience and passion has been the field of treatment for professionals, i.e. healthcare professionals, with substance use or dual diagnoses, and their loved ones. Professionals have unique stressors and greater accountability to the public, and this can drive them underground. In our present time, these stressors have multiplied, and they may be more reluctant to ask for help in fear of losing something important to them. My experience, however, is not limited to healthcare professionals; their turmoil is the human condition.
Amber Altidor
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APN, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression at home, at school, at work or socially? Have you become frustrated with not meeting your goals in these settings because of how you're feeling emotionally? Are you experiencing trouble concentrating or sleeping? Are you hoping to develop new coping strategies that support your lifestyle and functioning? I am able to provide medication management with psychotherapy to treat your symptoms so that you can start to or get back to enjoying your life and meeting your goals.
Han Deng
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Board-certified adult psychiatrist, trained at the University of Chicago. My philosophy for psychiatric care is that it should be tailored to each patient’s unique narrative and background. I aim to create an open-minded and nonjudgmental space to truly understand you and your story. Having been born in China and immigrating to the U.S. as a child, I appreciate the impact of culture and upbringing on mental health and enjoy working with patients of all backgrounds. Some of my special interests include student and young adult mental health, Asian American mental health, and treatment-resistant depression.
Jenna Spaeth
Physician Assistant, MS, PA-C
Verified
2 Endorsed
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2 Endorsed
Jenna Spaeth, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant who holds a Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science since 2015. Prior to joining Able Psychiatry in November 2020, Jenna practiced primarily in Internal Medicine, both in the Chicagoland area and Milwaukee, Wisconsin for the past five years. Her passion for psychiatry grew as a result of significant exposure to patients in need of mental health services in the primary care setting.
Courtney Potempa
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Verified
Verified
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 excited to grow with Advanced Psych Solutions in making mental health and ketamine easily accessible and acceptable to all who need it.
Ann Hruby
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APN, PMHNP, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and licensed 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 medication is something that patients often find useful in managing their symptoms, I also help patients make other positive changes in their lives that can improve their wellness.
Vesna Pirec
Psychiatrist, MD PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a board certified psychiatrist who has been working in both academic and private sectors for the past 20 years in Chicago area. My areas of expertise are reproductive psychiatry (pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, infertility), as well as mood and anxiety disorders in both genders. My extensive experience, knowledge and multicultural sensitivity, have shaped my approach to treatment as individualized and holistic. I am combining integrative methods with psychopharmacology and psychotherapeutic modalities to address complex mental health difficulties and treat them successfully. My practice is via tele-psychiatry only.
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in Chicago is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Chicago Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Chicago has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Chicago, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Chicago Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
A Psychiatrist in Chicago is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Chicago Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Chicago has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Chicago, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Chicago Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
How to find the right Psychiatrist?
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in Chicago, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in Chicago, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Chicago as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Chicago). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in Chicago, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in Chicago, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Chicago as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Chicago). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.