Zelis Healthcare Psychiatrists in Chicago, IL
My ideal client is someone who is seeking support for their mental and emotional well-being and is open to exploring treatment options that can help them live a more balanced life. Their issues may range from anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD to mood disorders, psychosis, or substance concerns. Many also struggle with life transitions, stress, relationship problems, or burnout. Their needs often include a safe, nonjudgmental space to talk, a clear diagnosis, medication management, coordination with a therapist, and a personalized treatment plan that fits into their lifestyle. They want to feel hopeful again, regain confidence.
My ideal client is someone who is seeking support for their mental and emotional well-being and is open to exploring treatment options that can help them live a more balanced life. Their issues may range from anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD to mood disorders, psychosis, or substance concerns. Many also struggle with life transitions, stress, relationship problems, or burnout. Their needs often include a safe, nonjudgmental space to talk, a clear diagnosis, medication management, coordination with a therapist, and a personalized treatment plan that fits into their lifestyle. They want to feel hopeful again, regain confidence.
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.
Hello friend, Welcome to the next steps of your mental health journey. Mental health challenges can be difficult to navigate. You are not alone, and I look forward to helping you attain your best life according to your ambitions, goals and dreams. You got this April Guilliams, PMHNP-BC, is dedicated to providing unparalleled clarity and compassionate care. With a background rooted in a B.S. in Nursing and a PMHNP from OSF Saint Francis College, April combines academic expertise with hands-on experience.
Hello friend, Welcome to the next steps of your mental health journey. Mental health challenges can be difficult to navigate. You are not alone, and I look forward to helping you attain your best life according to your ambitions, goals and dreams. You got this April Guilliams, PMHNP-BC, is dedicated to providing unparalleled clarity and compassionate care. With a background rooted in a B.S. in Nursing and a PMHNP from OSF Saint Francis College, April combines academic expertise with hands-on experience.
Alexander Brenner, MD, provides compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for adults and seniors across Illinois through LifeStance Health. He partners with patients to clarify diagnoses, stabilize symptoms, and create practical treatment plans that support long-term mental wellness. Serving individuals throughout IL, Dr. Brenner offers comprehensive medication management and substance abuse medication management tailored to each person’s goals, health history, and daily life. Dr. Brenner specializes in the treatment of ADHD, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, and alcohol and drug use issues.
Alexander Brenner, MD, provides compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for adults and seniors across Illinois through LifeStance Health. He partners with patients to clarify diagnoses, stabilize symptoms, and create practical treatment plans that support long-term mental wellness. Serving individuals throughout IL, Dr. Brenner offers comprehensive medication management and substance abuse medication management tailored to each person’s goals, health history, and daily life. Dr. Brenner specializes in the treatment of ADHD, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, and alcohol and drug use issues.
Dr. Escobar Almeida’s holistic approach considers both psychotropic and natural medicine, fostering a compassionate and individualized healing journey. Dr. Escobar Almeida finds fulfillment in providing comprehensive care across the entire adult lifespan, with a particular focus on geriatric patients. Understanding the complexities of aging, Dr. Escobar Almeida integrates traditional psychiatric treatments with alternative therapies tailored to meet the specific needs of her geriatric patients.
Dr. Escobar Almeida’s holistic approach considers both psychotropic and natural medicine, fostering a compassionate and individualized healing journey. Dr. Escobar Almeida finds fulfillment in providing comprehensive care across the entire adult lifespan, with a particular focus on geriatric patients. Understanding the complexities of aging, Dr. Escobar Almeida integrates traditional psychiatric treatments with alternative therapies tailored to meet the specific needs of her geriatric patients.
I believe mental health care should be compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each individual. With a background in psychology, nursing, and medication management, I approach treatment through both a clinical and holistic lens, recognizing that every person's experiences, biology, and environment are unique. I work with patients of all ages and a wide variety of mental health concerns. My passion is helping individuals build resilience, gain a deeper understanding of themselves, and make meaningful progress toward living healthier, more fulfilling lives.
I believe mental health care should be compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each individual. With a background in psychology, nursing, and medication management, I approach treatment through both a clinical and holistic lens, recognizing that every person's experiences, biology, and environment are unique. I work with patients of all ages and a wide variety of mental health concerns. My passion is helping individuals build resilience, gain a deeper understanding of themselves, and make meaningful progress toward living healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Taylor McDowell is a compassionate psychiatric physician assistant committed to improving his patients' mental health and well-being. With a Certification of Additional Qualifications (CAQ) in psychiatry, Taylor brings a wealth of expertise to his role at Medico. His areas of specialization include general psychiatric disorders, with a focus on anxiety, depression, mood disorders, sleep disorders, and ADHD. Taylor's approach to patient care is comprehensive and individualized, ensuring that each patient receives the best treatment tailored to their needs.
Taylor McDowell is a compassionate psychiatric physician assistant committed to improving his patients' mental health and well-being. With a Certification of Additional Qualifications (CAQ) in psychiatry, Taylor brings a wealth of expertise to his role at Medico. His areas of specialization include general psychiatric disorders, with a focus on anxiety, depression, mood disorders, sleep disorders, and ADHD. Taylor's approach to patient care is comprehensive and individualized, ensuring that each patient receives the best treatment tailored to their needs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, unfocused, or disconnected—trying to manage ADHD, anxiety, or depression while keeping up with life’s demands. You want clarity, practical tools, and support that feels personalized and empowering. As a queer provider, I offer a gender-, poly-, and kink-affirming space for clients navigating identity, relationships, trauma, ADHD, autism, and mood disorders. Together, we’ll work toward calm, balance, and confidence.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, unfocused, or disconnected—trying to manage ADHD, anxiety, or depression while keeping up with life’s demands. You want clarity, practical tools, and support that feels personalized and empowering. As a queer provider, I offer a gender-, poly-, and kink-affirming space for clients navigating identity, relationships, trauma, ADHD, autism, and mood disorders. Together, we’ll work toward calm, balance, and confidence.
We are a primary care group that cares for individuals with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, B.E.D., and other diagnoses. We primarily work with our patients to identify and diagnose the condition followed by the appropriate medication management. We believe in a holistic approach - combining lifestyle, exercise, mindfulness, psychotherapy and when needed, medications. Every person is unique and the key is in personalizing the right medication and the right dose. We use gene-drug information to guide the correct medication choice for the individual, instead of trying different medications to find the right one.
We are a primary care group that cares for individuals with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, B.E.D., and other diagnoses. We primarily work with our patients to identify and diagnose the condition followed by the appropriate medication management. We believe in a holistic approach - combining lifestyle, exercise, mindfulness, psychotherapy and when needed, medications. Every person is unique and the key is in personalizing the right medication and the right dose. We use gene-drug information to guide the correct medication choice for the individual, instead of trying different medications to find the right one.
If you've ever thought, “Why does everything feel so much harder than it seems to be for everyone else?”—you're probably in the right place. I work with adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, and OCD, especially professionals and parents who are holding everything together on the outside but feel overwhelmed, scattered, exhausted, or stuck in their own thoughts behind the scenes.
If you've ever thought, “Why does everything feel so much harder than it seems to be for everyone else?”—you're probably in the right place. I work with adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, and OCD, especially professionals and parents who are holding everything together on the outside but feel overwhelmed, scattered, exhausted, or stuck in their own thoughts behind the scenes.
We provide I.V. Ketamine therapy for treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders. Clinical studies clearly indicate that ketamine provides rapid relief from depressive symptoms and a significant reduction in suicidal thoughts. Ketamine offers hope to those with severe depression, anxiety and PTSD. This includes major depressive disorders, postpartum depression, bipolar depression, OCD and severe anxiety states. No other severe depression treatment offers such rapid and robust results. We believe that personalized care tailored to you is the best way to succeed in helping you.
We provide I.V. Ketamine therapy for treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders. Clinical studies clearly indicate that ketamine provides rapid relief from depressive symptoms and a significant reduction in suicidal thoughts. Ketamine offers hope to those with severe depression, anxiety and PTSD. This includes major depressive disorders, postpartum depression, bipolar depression, OCD and severe anxiety states. No other severe depression treatment offers such rapid and robust results. We believe that personalized care tailored to you is the best way to succeed in helping you.
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.
Imagine waking up with more clarity—your thoughts no longer racing, your energy no longer crashing by midday. You’re not just surviving the day, burned out or behind. Instead, you feel focused, grounded, and more in tune with yourself. I work with adults and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, and trauma—especially those stuck between where they’ve been and where they want to go. Together, we explore what’s beneath the exhaustion—whether it’s mood shifts, past trauma, or cultural and family expectations—to create meaningful, lasting change.
Imagine waking up with more clarity—your thoughts no longer racing, your energy no longer crashing by midday. You’re not just surviving the day, burned out or behind. Instead, you feel focused, grounded, and more in tune with yourself. I work with adults and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, and trauma—especially those stuck between where they’ve been and where they want to go. Together, we explore what’s beneath the exhaustion—whether it’s mood shifts, past trauma, or cultural and family expectations—to create meaningful, lasting change.
Dr. Lauro Amezcua-Patino is an esteemed figure in the field of psychiatry, boasting an exceptional career spanning over 35 years in both clinical and hospital settings. His expertise encompasses all facets of psychiatric care for adolescents and adults, guided by a strong commitment to providing compassionate, comprehensive treatment. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he effortlessly navigates between cultures, offering services to patients of various backgrounds and enhancing accessibility and cultural understanding.
Dr. Lauro Amezcua-Patino is an esteemed figure in the field of psychiatry, boasting an exceptional career spanning over 35 years in both clinical and hospital settings. His expertise encompasses all facets of psychiatric care for adolescents and adults, guided by a strong commitment to providing compassionate, comprehensive treatment. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he effortlessly navigates between cultures, offering services to patients of various backgrounds and enhancing accessibility and cultural understanding.
Annabel Punsalan is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Illinois who has been practicing since 2018. Annabel is very compassionate, caring, understanding, non-judgmental, detail oriented, and a well-rounded provider. Her goal is to provide the highest quality of care for every patient encounter. Outside of work, Annabel enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, watching, traveling, and eating out. She is passionate about people who need attention and support in their mental health.
Annabel Punsalan is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Illinois who has been practicing since 2018. Annabel is very compassionate, caring, understanding, non-judgmental, detail oriented, and a well-rounded provider. Her goal is to provide the highest quality of care for every patient encounter. Outside of work, Annabel enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, watching, traveling, and eating out. She is passionate about people who need attention and support in their mental health.
Dr. Kamilah Banks-Word is a psychiatrist at LifeStance Health who helps children, adolescents, and young adults across Illinois manage a wide range of mental health challenges through compassionate and evidence-based medication management. She works collaboratively with patients and families to address concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and trauma-related conditions. Dr. Banks-Word takes a patient-centered approach that integrates clinical expertise with empathy, helping individuals gain insight into their symptoms, build stability, and foster long-term emotional well-being.
Dr. Kamilah Banks-Word is a psychiatrist at LifeStance Health who helps children, adolescents, and young adults across Illinois manage a wide range of mental health challenges through compassionate and evidence-based medication management. She works collaboratively with patients and families to address concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and trauma-related conditions. Dr. Banks-Word takes a patient-centered approach that integrates clinical expertise with empathy, helping individuals gain insight into their symptoms, build stability, and foster long-term emotional well-being.
Hello! I'm Tina, a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner passionate about empowering individuals like you to take control of their mental well-being. Are you feeling stuck in a rut, weighed down by persistent sadness or anxiety? Perhaps you're struggling to cope with the demands of daily life or managing multiple responsibilities. Together, we'll explore the underlying causes of your symptoms, identify any co-occurring conditions, and develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses your unique needs.
Hello! I'm Tina, a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner passionate about empowering individuals like you to take control of their mental well-being. Are you feeling stuck in a rut, weighed down by persistent sadness or anxiety? Perhaps you're struggling to cope with the demands of daily life or managing multiple responsibilities. Together, we'll explore the underlying causes of your symptoms, identify any co-occurring conditions, and develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses your unique needs.
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