Medication Management Psychiatrists in Chicago, IL
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Alan Tony Amberg PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, FPA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My joy is skillful psychiatric
medication management
.
Living with a psychiatric disorder is tough. Ordinary things that should make you happy don’t. Ordinary relationships become difficult. Even if you can see that you’re succeeding, sometimes you just can’t feel it. When you work with me, I’m in there with you: finding positive vision and hope, working week by week with what hurts. I believe that all experiences can be ultimately integrated, and inside that physical machine is a beautiful human being, aching not just to heal, but to blossom into full authentic function.
Claire Oliver
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
At Relief, we offer an empathic, creative approach aimed at meeting your needs, whether that is through
medication management
, psychedelic therapy (Spravato esketamine nasal spray), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), or a combination of all.
Are you struggling with identifying issues in your life and reaching your treatment goals? Finding the right therapist can be difficult but I want my clients to know that I am here to help you be the best version of yourself.
Luke Swift
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APN, PMHNPBC
Verified
Verified
Have you been feeling unwell? Do you feel like you do not have a voice when it comes to your own mental health and wellness? Have you ever felt like your medications are continually increased or new medications added without any improvement in your symptoms? The humanity we share is more important than the mental illness we may not. As a practitioner, I strive to bring focus back to treating you as a whole rather than an isolated disorder. My focus in treatment is to provide a holistically dynamic integration of therapy and
medication management
with the goal of helping you lead a life unhindered by your mental health.
Kyle McKinley
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APN, PMHNP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi, I am Kyle (he/him/his) and I am a board certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have been a mental health nurse for over 20 years and have worked in numerous health care settings. My approach to care is greatly informed by my nursing background and the healing power of an affirming, collaborative relationship. I aim to provide holistic, person-centered care utilizing trauma informed, anti-oppressive, and harm reduction approaches. I offer both psychotherapy and
medication management
. I believe medication can be a helpful tool to turn down the dial of distress so that we can better access our capacity to heal.
Jacqueline Arant
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified
Verified
In addition to evaluation and
medication management
, I specialize in the administration of psychedelic therapy (Spravato) to patients suffering from treatment-resistant depression.
I put patients at ease by creating a comfortable, supportive space to address their concerns. I want patients to leave feeling good about the treatment they receive and look forward to returning. Throughout my career, I worked in hospital systems and clinics helping people cope with complex neurological and behavioral conditions. I serve adult clients struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, and more.
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.
Jonathan Kolakowski
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Having trained in numerous hospitals and clinics across Chicago, I am able to provide evidence-based diagnostics and
medication management
of psychiatric disorders.
As a psychiatrist, I am dedicated to empathetic and patient-focused care. My mission is to use my extensive training and experience in adult, adolescent, and child psychiatry to treat patients of all ages in the Chicago community.
Joi Henry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNPBC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My goal in
medication management
is to help you develop a treatment plan that best fits your individualized goals.
As a Chicago native, I understand how the noise and distractions of the city can easily mask the storm brewing on the inside of us. When it is time to face ourselves, it can be difficult to know where to begin. As a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I want to partner with you on your journey to healing. I received my doctoral degree from Rush University and I have over 5 years of experience with child/adolescent and adult mental health disorders.
Coded Healthcare & Behavioral Services LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, OB, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience providing essential mental health services, such as evidence- based psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, psychiatric education and
medication management
for variety of acute and chronic mental health conditions are depression, generalized anxiety, schizophrenia, ADHD, bipolar disorder, substance use, and insomnia.
I am a kind practitioner and easy to talk to. I have unequaled passion for mental health which is evident in the way l communicate and interacts with patients. I welcome you to contact me and work together since l believe mental wellness is the foundation of healthy life. Dream are achievable where dreams can grow. An ability or opportunity to assist patients achieve their short and long term goals.
Vesna Pirec
Psychiatrist, MD PhD
Verified
Verified
I provide the following treatment options: comprehensive treatment, with
medication management
and integrative approach as well as psychotherapy, when needed and appropriate; or one time consult related to managing psychiatric symptoms during pregnancy and postpartum, and recommendations would be communicated to your ongoing provider.
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.
Alecia Hurley
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNPBC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer both therapy, as well as
medication management
if appropriate.
Ideally, clients are seeking help on their own accord, as they are tired of their issues continuing to hold them back from experiencing life at its fullest. They may be noticing that maintaining their life as they once knew it is becoming more challenging, and feel like it might be time for some assistance. They may be seeking someone to speak to, someone to prescribe medication, and likely both. They know that getting help is not always easy, but they are willing to take the first step.
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Melissa Kalensky
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, FNP
Verified
Verified
Though much of my role focuses on
medication management
, a typical appointment will include discussion of life stressors or other issues that may impact your mood or function.
Please call practice phone number or complete online request form through the website link to set up an initial appointment - I am a doctorally prepared, board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I have a wide variety of experience with treating conditions such as anxiety, depression, and thought disorders across the lifespan. I am currently accepting pediatric (6yrs+), adolescent, and adult patients. I had a background in family practice prior to transitioning into psychiatry and thus love caring for both individuals and multiple generations of the same family.
Michelle Heyland
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APN, PMHNP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Please email to set up an initial appointment. I am a doctorally prepared, board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I have experience treating a variety of conditions such as such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and thought disorders. I specialize in depression and anxiety. I am also an Associate Professor at Rush University. I am accepting new adult (18+) patients at my practice. A key part of my role is
medication management
. However, I also spend time getting to know you as a person and determining the aspects of your life that are contributing to the way you feel.
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VirtualPsychiatricCare.com
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN
Verified
Verified
Accepting new Illinois patients via telehealth visits for psychiatric evaluations and
medication management
. We treat anyone suffering with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issue adversely affecting optimal functioning at work, deterring their best social self, or preventing being fully present for loved ones. My clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make an appointment on our website today. Evening and weekend hours are available. We offer affordable rates-Initial Psychiatric Eval $199, Follow-ups $99. Accepting Optum/UHC/UBH, BCBS of IL insurances.
VirtualPsychiatricCare.com
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN
Verified
Verified
Accepting new Illinois patients via telehealth visits for psychiatric evaluations and
medication management
. I treat anyone suffering with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issue adversely affecting optimal functioning at work, deterring their best social self, or preventing being fully present for loved ones. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make an appointment on our website today. Evening and weekend hours are available. We offer affordable rates-Initial Psychiatric Eval $199, Follow-ups $99. Accepting some insurances.
Comprehensive Psych Solutions, Inc | Talha Baloch
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
We specialize in
medication management
, but often implement therapy in house or provide referrals to therapists in the community.
At Comprehensive Psych Solutions, we strive to provide the highest level of care to our clients. To do this, our Board Certified Psychiatrists perform a comprehensive evaluation and assessment. This allows us to provide different treatment solutions, that we discuss in great detail with you, so you can make the most educated decision for your health. Dr. Baloch is Board Certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry. Please visit our website for more info. Open to patients in Illinois and Minnesota. Completely virtual care.
Sarah Mennella
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Mennella is a board-certified adult psychiatrist. Dr. Mennella's practice focuses on
medication management
and supportive therapy. Treatment emphasizes patient education and autonomy. Dr. Mennella is a proponent of shared decision-making and believes this facilitates a strong therapeutic relationship, greater satisfaction with care, and improved clinical outcomes.
Layna Glenn
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Glenn is a board-certified psychiatrist in psychiatry. She has worked mostly as an outpatient psychiatrist for the last 3 years after completing her residency. Dr. Glenn mainly practices in the traditional psychiatric model with a combination of
medication management
and basic psychotherapy techniques. Dr. Glenn’s goal with every patient is to meet the patient where they are, get a good understanding of their concerns and work together to determine the best treatment plan and obtain the best outcomes. She hopes to continue to learn new evidence-based treatments and grow in her personal interests to better help the patients.
Surinderpal Kahlon
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Kahlon has been a psychiatrist trained in the USA. He has been with the Veteran's Affairs for the past 24 years. He was employed as a staff psychiatrist and worked with a wide variety of challenging patients in the VA system. Dr. Kahlon provides
medication management
along with supportive therapy. In case needed further referral is made to a counselor or therapist.
Danielle Stern
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Danielle Stern is a trained adult psychiatrist. She completed her undergraduate studies at Johns Hopkins University and earned her medical degree from the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She specializes in evidence-based psychiatric
medication management
of adults, with a focus on treatment of anxiety and depression without the use of controlled substances.
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Medication Management Psychiatrists
What are the most effective ways to manage medications?
One of the most effective ways a patient can manage their medications is to keep a list of each drug and dosage they take. Such a list can be helpful in keeping to their schedule and can also be something they bring to their psychiatrist or other physician so that the healthcare provider has a clear picture of what they’re taking and in what quantity. Using a pill organizer can be useful for memory and organization. Patients should discuss their medications and their effects at every appointment.
What are the risks if medications are not managed properly?
A suboptimal approach to medication management can lead to potentially harmful health outcomes. Most psychiatric drugs have side effects, and if a patient is not aware of them, they may seek additional medical help or over the counter or prescription drugs to treat the side effects, which may have its own side effects, a process called “prescription cascade.” Another risk to disorganization is that a psychiatrist without full knowledge of a patient’s regimen could prescribe a medication that should not be mixed with a patient’s existing drugs.
What’s the best way to encourage someone to get help managing their medications?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing medication management as a tool for improving their life and avoiding dangerous side effects. Offering specific examples of an individual’s failure to properly manage their medication regimen should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to break management down into parts, and there are several apps that can be used to organize which drugs are ingested, when they need to be refilled, and how they should be stored.
Are there natural treatments that can replace medications?
While there are many medications that can be vital to mental health, there are some natural lifestyle changes that can help reduce the need for drugs. Regular exercise, good sleep habits, a healthy diet, and therapy can all go a long way in symptom relief. Psychiatric medications typically treat symptoms but do not necessarily treat the cause of the condition. Many clinicians consider medications an adjunct to treatment rather than a treatment in and of itself.
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.