Alcohol Use Psychiatrists in Chicago, IL
She specializes in neurodivergence, ADHD, alcohol use disorder, depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD.
To address major gaps in accessible treatment, Alissa also offers medication management for alcohol use disorder — including naltrexone, Vivitrol (injectable naltrexone), acamprosate, and disulfiram. She is also experienced in safely prescribing stimulant and non stimulant medications for individuals with ADHD, including children and adolescents.
She specializes in neurodivergence, ADHD, alcohol use disorder, depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD.
To address major gaps in accessible treatment, Alissa also offers medication management for alcohol use disorder — including naltrexone, Vivitrol (injectable naltrexone), acamprosate, and disulfiram. She is also experienced in safely prescribing stimulant and non stimulant medications for individuals with ADHD, including children and adolescents.
I am board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. I obtained my subspecialist training in Addiction Psychiatry at UCLA in Los Angeles, working at Cedar Sinai Medical Center and the West Los Angeles Veterans Administration Hospital. I completed my psychiatric residency training at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. I obtained my medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed my undergraduate studies in Psychology at Michigan State University.
I am board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. I obtained my subspecialist training in Addiction Psychiatry at UCLA in Los Angeles, working at Cedar Sinai Medical Center and the West Los Angeles Veterans Administration Hospital. I completed my psychiatric residency training at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. I obtained my medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed my undergraduate studies in Psychology at Michigan State University.
The Sinclair Method is an evidence-based approach to Alcohol Use Disorders that uses the FDA-approved prescription medication Naltrexone to gradually reduce your use.
We will discuss why you overdrink and how drinking affects your relationships, family, work, and overall health. Whether it's moderating your drinking or stopping it entirely, you don't have to do it you don't have to do it alone.
The Sinclair Method is an evidence-based approach to Alcohol Use Disorders that uses the FDA-approved prescription medication Naltrexone to gradually reduce your use.
We will discuss why you overdrink and how drinking affects your relationships, family, work, and overall health. Whether it's moderating your drinking or stopping it entirely, you don't have to do it you don't have to do it alone.
TSM has a success rate of 78%, with most patients reporting a significant reduction in their alcohol use, as well as reduced cravings and preoccupation with drinking.
This approach is ideal for patients who are reluctant to join AA or have not had success with other treatment methods.
TSM has a success rate of 78%, with most patients reporting a significant reduction in their alcohol use, as well as reduced cravings and preoccupation with drinking.
This approach is ideal for patients who are reluctant to join AA or have not had success with other treatment methods.
I am a psychiatrist practicing in-depth psychotherapy, including psychoanalysis, with or without medications. I often see artists and creatives, social change makers, and healthcare workers, and I have particular expertise in queer issues, peripartum stages, and the aftermath of trauma.
I am especially interested in helping with the aftermath of trauma on an individual, interpersonal, and greater sociocultural level, including experiences of racialized trauma, gender-based violence, abusive dynamics, ableism, and queer- and transphobia.
I am a psychiatrist practicing in-depth psychotherapy, including psychoanalysis, with or without medications. I often see artists and creatives, social change makers, and healthcare workers, and I have particular expertise in queer issues, peripartum stages, and the aftermath of trauma.
I am especially interested in helping with the aftermath of trauma on an individual, interpersonal, and greater sociocultural level, including experiences of racialized trauma, gender-based violence, abusive dynamics, ableism, and queer- and transphobia.
I CARE! I work to work with you to find that all inclusive balance to bring the joy back into your life. Life can be hard with all that it can entail Mental health affects individuals of all ages, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. My emphasis is on a solution-focused approach to counter feelings of hopelessness, or the key variants identified in your disorder. Rather than focusing solely on pathology, I aim to highlight your competence and address various factors that may be affecting your mental wellness. I acknowledge you as the expert.
I CARE! I work to work with you to find that all inclusive balance to bring the joy back into your life. Life can be hard with all that it can entail Mental health affects individuals of all ages, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. My emphasis is on a solution-focused approach to counter feelings of hopelessness, or the key variants identified in your disorder. Rather than focusing solely on pathology, I aim to highlight your competence and address various factors that may be affecting your mental wellness. I acknowledge you as the expert.
I will treat your Behavioral and Mental Health Disorder as if it was my own. I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. In 2011 I Completed a Masters of Science in Nursing at North Park University in Chicago. I treat psychiatric conditions using a holistic approach. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of disorders.
I will treat your Behavioral and Mental Health Disorder as if it was my own. I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. In 2011 I Completed a Masters of Science in Nursing at North Park University in Chicago. I treat psychiatric conditions using a holistic approach. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of disorders.
Have you been blaming yourself for the actions, behaviors or even the emotions of other people around you? You may be feeling like everything is your fault, like you are just not good enough. You feel as though your worth is only based on how you perform in school or at work, the way you look, or how much you do for others rather than WHO you are? Maybe thinking that if you’re perfect everything will be OK, having the perfect body, being the perfect student, employee, partner, friend, child or parent. If you’re perfect you won’t hurt anymore, won’t be lonely anymore, won’t be afraid anymore.
Have you been blaming yourself for the actions, behaviors or even the emotions of other people around you? You may be feeling like everything is your fault, like you are just not good enough. You feel as though your worth is only based on how you perform in school or at work, the way you look, or how much you do for others rather than WHO you are? Maybe thinking that if you’re perfect everything will be OK, having the perfect body, being the perfect student, employee, partner, friend, child or parent. If you’re perfect you won’t hurt anymore, won’t be lonely anymore, won’t be afraid anymore.
Are you feeling lost and uncertain about the way your life is going? Do you feel alone or stuck in your situation? Are you struggling with feelings of stress, anxiety or depression? In order to effectively treat emotional problems and life challenges, it is important to find a psychiatrist in Chicago that can meet your needs. My first goal when meeting with you is to establish a genuine and collaborative connection. This will serve as the foundation for the work necessary to deal with daily feelings, understand experiences, and make positive changes to your life. We will work together to develop a plan to help you heal and grow.
Are you feeling lost and uncertain about the way your life is going? Do you feel alone or stuck in your situation? Are you struggling with feelings of stress, anxiety or depression? In order to effectively treat emotional problems and life challenges, it is important to find a psychiatrist in Chicago that can meet your needs. My first goal when meeting with you is to establish a genuine and collaborative connection. This will serve as the foundation for the work necessary to deal with daily feelings, understand experiences, and make positive changes to your life. We will work together to develop a plan to help you heal and grow.
As a provider, I enjoy connecting with clients and getting to know them on a personal level. Once I can understand the person and their journey, together we can develop goals for achieving and maintaining their mental health. I understand that reaching out for help is not always easy, but I am willing to meet them where they are. My passion is working with adults experiencing mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, PTSD, and those navigating life as BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals. I am currently accepting new patients, both in-person and virtually.
As a provider, I enjoy connecting with clients and getting to know them on a personal level. Once I can understand the person and their journey, together we can develop goals for achieving and maintaining their mental health. I understand that reaching out for help is not always easy, but I am willing to meet them where they are. My passion is working with adults experiencing mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, PTSD, and those navigating life as BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals. I am currently accepting new patients, both in-person and virtually.
PeaklifeMD.com is a boutique clinic focused on life optimization. Our members feel they are not performing to their true potential at work, school, or home. Together, we will work to identify your concerns, goals, and strengths in order to make substantial progress towards achieving a better you.
PeaklifeMD.com is a boutique clinic focused on life optimization. Our members feel they are not performing to their true potential at work, school, or home. Together, we will work to identify your concerns, goals, and strengths in order to make substantial progress towards achieving a better you.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in the treatment of adults. After earning my Bachelor’s in Biochemistry from Rice University, I completed my medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. I then completed my residency training at UIC in Chicago, where I focused on the individual treatment of adult patients with mood and anxiety disorders using a comprehensive approach to mental health involving medication and therapy. However, during training, I also gained valuable experience managing a vast array of conditions, including ADHD, substance use disorders, and PTSD, among many others.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in the treatment of adults. After earning my Bachelor’s in Biochemistry from Rice University, I completed my medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. I then completed my residency training at UIC in Chicago, where I focused on the individual treatment of adult patients with mood and anxiety disorders using a comprehensive approach to mental health involving medication and therapy. However, during training, I also gained valuable experience managing a vast array of conditions, including ADHD, substance use disorders, and PTSD, among many others.
Dr. Noah Borchardt, MD, helps adults and older adults throughout Illinois navigate mental health challenges with thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care. As a prescriber at LifeStance Health, he partners with patients to develop personalized treatment plans that support lasting stability, improved functioning, and overall well-being. Through medication management and a collaborative approach to care, Dr. Borchardt works closely with each individual to understand their goals, symptoms, and life circumstances. Dr. Borchardt is particularly passionate about treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma.
Dr. Noah Borchardt, MD, helps adults and older adults throughout Illinois navigate mental health challenges with thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care. As a prescriber at LifeStance Health, he partners with patients to develop personalized treatment plans that support lasting stability, improved functioning, and overall well-being. Through medication management and a collaborative approach to care, Dr. Borchardt works closely with each individual to understand their goals, symptoms, and life circumstances. Dr. Borchardt is particularly passionate about treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma.
If you are struggling with your mental health, Hopemark Health (formerly Advanced Psych Solutions) can help. Our psychiatric clinics are committed to providing cutting-edge treatments for mental health challenges that have not responded to traditional approaches. We specialize in innovative treatments that have shown promise in clinical research, such as ketamine-assisted therapy, deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS), EMDR, psychotherapy, esketamine (nasal spray), and more. We can also carry out genetic testing to help determine the appropriate fit for prescribed medications.
If you are struggling with your mental health, Hopemark Health (formerly Advanced Psych Solutions) can help. Our psychiatric clinics are committed to providing cutting-edge treatments for mental health challenges that have not responded to traditional approaches. We specialize in innovative treatments that have shown promise in clinical research, such as ketamine-assisted therapy, deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS), EMDR, psychotherapy, esketamine (nasal spray), and more. We can also carry out genetic testing to help determine the appropriate fit for prescribed medications.
If you're navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, or insomnia, finding the right support can feel like a significant first step. Dr. Sharp works with adults to understand what's getting in the way — and to build a treatment approach, whether that's medication, therapy, or both, that fits your individualized needs.
If you're navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, or insomnia, finding the right support can feel like a significant first step. Dr. Sharp works with adults to understand what's getting in the way — and to build a treatment approach, whether that's medication, therapy, or both, that fits your individualized needs.
Chinenye Onakorame is a top provider with Blossom Health - a premier team of psychiatry providers, all licensed and board-certified.
Chinenye Onakorame is a top provider with Blossom Health - a premier team of psychiatry providers, all licensed and board-certified.
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.
I also specialize in addiction medication, with a strong background in treating opioid & alcohol use disorders through medication-assisted treatment.
Despite us being more digitally connected than ever before, a disproportionate number of people today are struggling with loneliness, detachment, and chronic stress. Even in a city of three million people, it can be difficult to find community, connection, and fulfillment amongst our fellow humans. If you’re feeling anxious and overwhelmed under the demands of our fast-paced society, or if you’re experiencing exhaustion or hopelessness, know that you’re not alone.
I also specialize in addiction medication, with a strong background in treating opioid & alcohol use disorders through medication-assisted treatment.
Despite us being more digitally connected than ever before, a disproportionate number of people today are struggling with loneliness, detachment, and chronic stress. Even in a city of three million people, it can be difficult to find community, connection, and fulfillment amongst our fellow humans. If you’re feeling anxious and overwhelmed under the demands of our fast-paced society, or if you’re experiencing exhaustion or hopelessness, know that you’re not alone.
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist who has been practicing in Chicago since 2018. I received my medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, and completed my general adult psychiatry residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago. My training includes the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of mental health conditions including depression and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and OCD.
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist who has been practicing in Chicago since 2018. I received my medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, and completed my general adult psychiatry residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago. My training includes the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of mental health conditions including depression and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and OCD.
My name is Doug Nyenke and I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and the owner of Beverly Psychiatric Services LLC. With over sixteen years of experience, I specialize in treating children, adolescents, and adults facing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders. My practice focuses on personalized care through medication management and supportive therapy, offering a compassionate and informed approach to help clients achieve stability and improved mental well-being.
My name is Doug Nyenke and I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and the owner of Beverly Psychiatric Services LLC. With over sixteen years of experience, I specialize in treating children, adolescents, and adults facing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders. My practice focuses on personalized care through medication management and supportive therapy, offering a compassionate and informed approach to help clients achieve stability and improved mental well-being.
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FAQ - Alcohol Use Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with alcohol use disorder?
For many individuals, alcohol consumption is a normal part of social events or celebrations. However, alcohol use that becomes more frequent, risky, or disruptive to daily functioning may meet the clinical criteria for alcohol use disorder (AUD). At this point, a psychiatric support can be an important step in addressing the issue. Psychiatrists who specialize in alcohol use disorder help individuals understand the psychological and physiological effects of drinking and offer support through therapy and, when appropriate, medications approved for alcohol-related treatment which can reduce cravings and support individuals in reducing or stopping alcohol use.
What does the assessment and treatment planning process involve?
Seeing a psychiatrist for alcohol-related concerns typically begins with an assessment of the person's drinking habits, as well as a screening for any co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, or trauma-related disorders. This evaluation informs the treatment plan and helps determine whether outpatient care is appropriate or if a higher level of intervention is needed first—such as medically supervised detoxification or an intensive outpatient program (IOP). Once the appropriate level of care is established, the psychiatrist works with the client to develop a treatment plan tailored to their needs and recovery goals. Psychiatric treatment for alcohol use disorders often incorporates evidence-based therapies, including motivational interviewing, harm reduction strategies, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and relapse prevention planning. Depending on the client's goals, treatment may focus on either moderation or complete abstinence. In some cases, psychiatrists may also coordinate with other members of the client's care team, such as primary care providers or addiction specialists, to ensure an integrated approach.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in alcohol use disorder?
The Psychology Today online directory is a valuable resource for finding psychiatrists (MDs) or psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in alcohol use. Users can filter providers based on specialty, insurance accepted, fees, location, and personal identity preferences—such as gender, cultural background, or religious affiliation. Because not all providers treat alcohol-related conditions, it is important to verify a psychiatrist's experience with alcohol use disorder. When contacting a provider, consider asking about their specific experience treating alcohol-related issues, as well as their approach to both medication management and behavioral therapy. This is especially important for individuals seeking a particular type of treatment approach, such as harm reduction or abstinence-based care.