Anxiety Psychiatrists in Chicago, IL
As a medical doctor with 4 years of medical school, 4 years of psychiatric residency, and 21 years of experience, I understand the importance of compassionate care in mental health. I offer expert, empathetic support in a safe, non-judgmental space where you can speak openly. I listen attentively and provide personalized treatment tailored to your unique needs. Seeking help can be difficult—I'm here to make it easier. Experience the difference compassionate and expert care can make by scheduling an appointment today.
As a medical doctor with 4 years of medical school, 4 years of psychiatric residency, and 21 years of experience, I understand the importance of compassionate care in mental health. I offer expert, empathetic support in a safe, non-judgmental space where you can speak openly. I listen attentively and provide personalized treatment tailored to your unique needs. Seeking help can be difficult—I'm here to make it easier. Experience the difference compassionate and expert care can make by scheduling an appointment today.
I work with individuals who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or not like themselves.
I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing support tailored to your needs. I treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood-related concerns using a calm, collaborative approach. Together, we focus on helping you feel more stable, regain clarity, and build confidence in managing your mental health.
I work with individuals who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or not like themselves.
I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing support tailored to your needs. I treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood-related concerns using a calm, collaborative approach. Together, we focus on helping you feel more stable, regain clarity, and build confidence in managing your mental health.
I’m passionate about working with adults seeking supportive, judgment-free care for anxiety, mood concerns, and ADHD.
Mental health is personal to me, and I know firsthand how much it impacts not just you, but the people around you. That’s why I believe in real talk, real solutions, and real progress all with compassion, cultural competence, and open communication.
I’m passionate about working with adults seeking supportive, judgment-free care for anxiety, mood concerns, and ADHD.
Mental health is personal to me, and I know firsthand how much it impacts not just you, but the people around you. That’s why I believe in real talk, real solutions, and real progress all with compassion, cultural competence, and open communication.
I provide care for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress (PTSD), and psychotic disorders.
As a Certified Physician Assistant, my focus is on providing compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care that recognizes how mental health affects every area of life. I value truly listening to each individual’s concerns and working collaboratively to create a space where patients feel empowered, respected, and understood. My background in athletic training from Purdue University informs my belief in the strong connection between mind and body and the importance of addressing both in treatment.
I provide care for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress (PTSD), and psychotic disorders.
As a Certified Physician Assistant, my focus is on providing compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care that recognizes how mental health affects every area of life. I value truly listening to each individual’s concerns and working collaboratively to create a space where patients feel empowered, respected, and understood. My background in athletic training from Purdue University informs my belief in the strong connection between mind and body and the importance of addressing both in treatment.
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.
mood disorders, depression, and anxiety.
My communication style is inclusive and educational. To work with me feels like being well informed and heard. I am here to work with patients with their concerns in mind. The importance of mental health for me came as a result of mental illness in my family. This arose from significant trauma for people before me and its impact throughout my family.
mood disorders, depression, and anxiety.
My communication style is inclusive and educational. To work with me feels like being well informed and heard. I am here to work with patients with their concerns in mind. The importance of mental health for me came as a result of mental illness in my family. This arose from significant trauma for people before me and its impact throughout my family.
He specializes in Anxiety and Depression for children, teens, and young adults.
In my practice, I focus on a supportive, personalized approach that blends both medication and therapeutic interventions. Building a genuine connection of trust and understanding is key, and I value working with those searching for meaningful change. My goal is to encourage a sense of emotional independence and growth you can carry forward with confidence.
He specializes in Anxiety and Depression for children, teens, and young adults.
In my practice, I focus on a supportive, personalized approach that blends both medication and therapeutic interventions. Building a genuine connection of trust and understanding is key, and I value working with those searching for meaningful change. My goal is to encourage a sense of emotional independence and growth you can carry forward with confidence.
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.
My experience working with Chicago’s diverse patient population has allowed me to be more aware of the unique challenges they face. I recognize how difficult it can be to find a new provider in the current healthcare landscape who meets your individual needs.
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.
My experience working with Chicago’s diverse patient population has allowed me to be more aware of the unique challenges they face. I recognize how difficult it can be to find a new provider in the current healthcare landscape who meets your individual needs.
I work with, but am not limited to, the following conditions: ADHD, Autism, Neuro-developmental Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Tics, Personality Disorders, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Eating Disorders.
Welcome to my practice: Sukoon Behavioral! Located in the heart of Pilsen, Sukoon Behavioral is a place where healing begins and peace is restored. Here, we focus on helping you find your sukoon — the inner calm and balance you deserve. Let’s work together to guide you through life’s challenges with compassion, understanding, and personalized care.
I work with, but am not limited to, the following conditions: ADHD, Autism, Neuro-developmental Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Tics, Personality Disorders, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Eating Disorders.
Welcome to my practice: Sukoon Behavioral! Located in the heart of Pilsen, Sukoon Behavioral is a place where healing begins and peace is restored. Here, we focus on helping you find your sukoon — the inner calm and balance you deserve. Let’s work together to guide you through life’s challenges with compassion, understanding, and personalized care.
I specialize in medication management across the lifespan, supporting children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, OCD, and other mood conditions.
My approach is collaborative, honoring each person’s unique goals, preferences, and lived experiences. I view medication as a valuable tool and work closely with patients to create tailored, evidence-based care plans.
I specialize in medication management across the lifespan, supporting children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, OCD, and other mood conditions.
My approach is collaborative, honoring each person’s unique goals, preferences, and lived experiences. I view medication as a valuable tool and work closely with patients to create tailored, evidence-based care plans.
Whether you’re managing conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or severe depression, or dealing with challenges such as anxiety, grief, addiction, anger, or life transitions, we’ll work closely with you to create a personalized treatment plan that fits your unique needs and goals.
One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to your health. Our diverse team of licensed therapists and medical doctors have extensive experience specializing in telehealth, therapy, and psychiatry. We offer a range of services including medication management, individual and group therapy, family counseling, DBT, EMDR, and pregnancy and postpartum care.
Whether you’re managing conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or severe depression, or dealing with challenges such as anxiety, grief, addiction, anger, or life transitions, we’ll work closely with you to create a personalized treatment plan that fits your unique needs and goals.
One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to your health. Our diverse team of licensed therapists and medical doctors have extensive experience specializing in telehealth, therapy, and psychiatry. We offer a range of services including medication management, individual and group therapy, family counseling, DBT, EMDR, and pregnancy and postpartum care.
I specialize in working with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, and ADHD — often in combination.
If you've ever left a provider's office feeling unheard or unsure about your treatment, you're not alone — and that's exactly what I do differently.
I practice from both a conventional and functional/integrative lens, looking beyond symptoms to what's actually driving them — including hormones, nutrition, and lifestyle factors traditional psychiatry often overlooks.
I use advanced tools like genetic testing and digital ADHD assessments to build a precise, personalized plan. My goal is for you to leave every appointment with clarity, confidence, and a path forward.
I specialize in working with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, and ADHD — often in combination.
If you've ever left a provider's office feeling unheard or unsure about your treatment, you're not alone — and that's exactly what I do differently.
I practice from both a conventional and functional/integrative lens, looking beyond symptoms to what's actually driving them — including hormones, nutrition, and lifestyle factors traditional psychiatry often overlooks.
I use advanced tools like genetic testing and digital ADHD assessments to build a precise, personalized plan. My goal is for you to leave every appointment with clarity, confidence, and a path forward.
These conditions don't just affect your body, but also affect your brain, resulting in depression, anxiety, insomnia, "brain fog" & other psychological symptoms.
Work with a certified functional medicine doctor & psychiatrist with 28 years of experience & extensive alternative medicine training to get optimal results from medication for anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and bipolar disorder. I can order specialized functional medicine tests to guide holistic treatments so that you're not just "better," but well.
These conditions don't just affect your body, but also affect your brain, resulting in depression, anxiety, insomnia, "brain fog" & other psychological symptoms.
Work with a certified functional medicine doctor & psychiatrist with 28 years of experience & extensive alternative medicine training to get optimal results from medication for anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and bipolar disorder. I can order specialized functional medicine tests to guide holistic treatments so that you're not just "better," but well.
I focus on trauma, anxiety, depression, and ADHD, working collaboratively to create a plan that fits your needs and values.
I’m Chique Henderson, I’m an integrative psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who believes that healing happens when people feel truly heard, supported, and understood. I work with adults who feel stuck, disconnected, or alone and are ready, even if uncertain, to begin healing and find their way back to themselves.You may be feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you’re carrying something no one else truly understands. You may even wonder if you’ll ever feel like yourself again. If you’re tired of pushing through each day just to get by, I can help you reclaim your peace.
I focus on trauma, anxiety, depression, and ADHD, working collaboratively to create a plan that fits your needs and values.
I’m Chique Henderson, I’m an integrative psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who believes that healing happens when people feel truly heard, supported, and understood. I work with adults who feel stuck, disconnected, or alone and are ready, even if uncertain, to begin healing and find their way back to themselves.You may be feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you’re carrying something no one else truly understands. You may even wonder if you’ll ever feel like yourself again. If you’re tired of pushing through each day just to get by, I can help you reclaim your peace.
Patients come for various reasons to see a psychiatrist -depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, acute stress, relationships, family, identity problems.
I am a double certified psychiatrist in General Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine. I also have a strong background in internal medicine which I practiced before my career in psychiatry. I enjoy working with patients with complex medical problems in combination with psychiatric illness. My expertise is psychopharmacology.
Patients come for various reasons to see a psychiatrist -depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, acute stress, relationships, family, identity problems.
I am a double certified psychiatrist in General Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine. I also have a strong background in internal medicine which I practiced before my career in psychiatry. I enjoy working with patients with complex medical problems in combination with psychiatric illness. My expertise is psychopharmacology.
*****NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS**** Whether you need psychiatric evaluation and treatment for addiction, anxiety, depression, a mood disorder, ADHD, PTSD, or another mental health problem, as your provider, my goal is to help you get the solutions that will let you feel better soon.
Individualized care is as important to me as it is to you because successful treatment depends on understanding your needs and circumstances. I collaborate with you, your therapist, your PCP, and your child's school when necessary, to develop a treatment plan that fits your needs and achieves your goals.
*****NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS**** Whether you need psychiatric evaluation and treatment for addiction, anxiety, depression, a mood disorder, ADHD, PTSD, or another mental health problem, as your provider, my goal is to help you get the solutions that will let you feel better soon.
Individualized care is as important to me as it is to you because successful treatment depends on understanding your needs and circumstances. I collaborate with you, your therapist, your PCP, and your child's school when necessary, to develop a treatment plan that fits your needs and achieves your goals.
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist with a multifaceted approach to mental health. I believe that the prudent use of medications along with a psychotherapeutic approach, physical wellness, and overall education in self-driven care can lead to sustainable improvement.
I treat Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, and ADHD among other mental health conditions. By working together, I believe we can improve the quality of your life.
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist with a multifaceted approach to mental health. I believe that the prudent use of medications along with a psychotherapeutic approach, physical wellness, and overall education in self-driven care can lead to sustainable improvement.
I treat Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, and ADHD among other mental health conditions. By working together, I believe we can improve the quality of your life.
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 view psychiatric care as a collaboration. My patients bring their goals and unique lived experiences, and I try to bring my expertise, curiosity, and respect to every encounter so that we can build an individualized and evidence-based treatment plan together.
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 view psychiatric care as a collaboration. My patients bring their goals and unique lived experiences, and I try to bring my expertise, curiosity, and respect to every encounter so that we can build an individualized and evidence-based treatment plan together.
I treat a wide range of concerns including depression & anxiety, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma, relationship and career problems, and low self-esteem.
I studied Product Design at Stanford University and spent several years working at a tech startup in Silicon Valley prior to medical training. I received my MD from the University of Washington and completed psychiatric residency at Northwestern University. I have completed psychotherapy training at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute.
I treat a wide range of concerns including depression & anxiety, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma, relationship and career problems, and low self-esteem.
I studied Product Design at Stanford University and spent several years working at a tech startup in Silicon Valley prior to medical training. I received my MD from the University of Washington and completed psychiatric residency at Northwestern University. I have completed psychotherapy training at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute.
We are a primary care group that cares for individuals with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, B
We approach every patient with respect. It is your mind and your body and YOU know it best. We do not believe in telling people what to do. Instead, we will work with you and provide scientific evidence and logic for the proposed plan of care. We want you to be very involved in your care as only YOU can tell us what you are feeling.
We are a primary care group that cares for individuals with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, B
We approach every patient with respect. It is your mind and your body and YOU know it best. We do not believe in telling people what to do. Instead, we will work with you and provide scientific evidence and logic for the proposed plan of care. We want you to be very involved in your care as only YOU can tell us what you are feeling.
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FAQ - Anxiety Psychiatrists
When should you consider seeing a psychiatrist for anxiety?
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can develop at any point across the lifespan and may present in various forms, such as social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). While occasional anxiety is a normal part of life, in some cases it can become so overwhelming that it interferes with a person’s ability to function effectively at work, maintain healthy relationships, or carry out everyday responsibilities. In such instances, seeking support from a psychiatrist who is familiar with the complexities of anxiety can be an important step toward reducing symptoms.
What to expect during anxiety treatment?
At the beginning of treatment, psychiatrists generally conduct an assessment or evaluation to better understand a client's symptoms, medical history, and specific needs. This assessment helps them determine the most appropriate course of action, which may include therapy, medication, or a combination of both. In the case of anxiety, psychiatrists often recommend evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, exposure therapy, or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)—all of which have been shown to be effective in helping individuals reduce anxiety and develop healthier coping strategies. As treatment progresses, psychiatrists typically meet with clients on a regular basis to monitor their response to medications and therapeutic interventions, making adjustments when necessary to ensure that the treatment remains effective and aligned with the client’s goals. In many cases, they collaborate closely with other mental health professionals, such as psychotherapists or social workers. While the length of treatment varies from person to person, many individuals attend weekly sessions over the course of several months, which allows time for medications to take full effect. For others, shorter-term therapy may be sufficient, depending on the nature and severity of their anxiety symptoms.
How to find a psychiatrist for anxiety?
The Psychology Today online directory can be a helpful resource for locating psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in anxiety and related conditions, and it allows users to filter results based on treatment focus, insurance, cost, and provider background. Because anxiety is so prevalent, most psychiatrists have experience in diagnosing and treating it. However, when searching for a provider, it is often helpful to ask about their specific experience with anxiety and to inquire about their general approach to treatment. It is also important to confirm whether the psychiatrist accepts your insurance or whether their out-of-pocket costs are manageable for you. 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.