Transgender Psychiatrists in Chicago, IL
ADHD, Anxiety, and Weight Loss
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP
Chicago, IL 60644
Are you ready to heal, evolve, and reconnect with your true essence? You’re carrying a lot...emotionally, physically, and spiritually! Maybe you’re struggling with depression, feeling disconnected in your relationships, overwhelmed by caregiving or career demands, or simply lost within yourself. Deep down, you know it’s time to reclaim your peace, power, and purpose. If your goal is to feel balanced, grounded, and aligned, and you want to wake up with clarity and confidence, feel confident in your body, calm in your mind, and connected to something greater, my name is Dr. Kenisha Davis and I’m here to walk beside you.
Are you ready to heal, evolve, and reconnect with your true essence? You’re carrying a lot...emotionally, physically, and spiritually! Maybe you’re struggling with depression, feeling disconnected in your relationships, overwhelmed by caregiving or career demands, or simply lost within yourself. Deep down, you know it’s time to reclaim your peace, power, and purpose. If your goal is to feel balanced, grounded, and aligned, and you want to wake up with clarity and confidence, feel confident in your body, calm in your mind, and connected to something greater, my name is Dr. Kenisha Davis and I’m here to walk beside you.
Hi, I’m Aiden! Ever wished you could find a provider who just “gets” you and takes care of ALL of you? Youphoria Health is a new approach to mental health care for women & folx — new in 2026!
Specializing in neurodivergence and women's & LGBTQI health, I promise to provide a safe judgment-free space to persons seeking medication management for life transitions, infertility, pregnancy loss, anxiety/depression during and after pregnancy, trauma, PMDD, OCD, chronic pain, low sexual desire and sexual pain/ dysfunction, unhealthy relationships with food/ substances, or midlife changes. I want to support you to be your best self.
Hi, I’m Aiden! Ever wished you could find a provider who just “gets” you and takes care of ALL of you? Youphoria Health is a new approach to mental health care for women & folx — new in 2026!
Specializing in neurodivergence and women's & LGBTQI health, I promise to provide a safe judgment-free space to persons seeking medication management for life transitions, infertility, pregnancy loss, anxiety/depression during and after pregnancy, trauma, PMDD, OCD, chronic pain, low sexual desire and sexual pain/ dysfunction, unhealthy relationships with food/ substances, or midlife changes. I want to support you to be your best self.
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.
Medication management expert offering a free 15-minute consultation. I help adults navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood instability through thoughtful medication management while balancing responsibilities at work, school, and family. Many people come to me feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or struggling to keep up with daily demands. Some are seeking psychiatric care for the first time, while others want to revisit their treatment plan after previous care or hospitalization. My goal is to provide guidance, collaborative care, and medication plans that help you move toward greater stability.
Medication management expert offering a free 15-minute consultation. I help adults navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood instability through thoughtful medication management while balancing responsibilities at work, school, and family. Many people come to me feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or struggling to keep up with daily demands. Some are seeking psychiatric care for the first time, while others want to revisit their treatment plan after previous care or hospitalization. My goal is to provide guidance, collaborative care, and medication plans that help you move toward greater stability.
Ellie Mental Health Chicago, Lincolnwood, & Skokie
Psychiatrist, LCPC, LCSW, LSW, LPC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You're juggling work, relationships, family, and expectations, and underneath it all, you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or not like yourself. Maybe it’s anxiety, depression, burnout, or a tough life transition. You want support that’s real, not clinical—just human. A space where you don’t have to justify your struggles, only be met with compassion and understanding. You’re not alone. Our clients seek clarity, connection, and a therapist who offers tools, warmth, and zero judgment to help them feel like themselves again.
You're juggling work, relationships, family, and expectations, and underneath it all, you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or not like yourself. Maybe it’s anxiety, depression, burnout, or a tough life transition. You want support that’s real, not clinical—just human. A space where you don’t have to justify your struggles, only be met with compassion and understanding. You’re not alone. Our clients seek clarity, connection, and a therapist who offers tools, warmth, and zero judgment to help them feel like themselves again.
Why choose Dr. Ronil Shah? Because his top-notch expertise combines with compassionate, personalized care. Treatment with Dr. Shah is a two-way collaboration. Working together, you will design a mental wellness strategy that’s tailored just for you. His philosophy? Your path to wellness should be as unique as you are, shaped by empathy and expertise, and empowered by evidence-based insights and tools.
Why choose Dr. Ronil Shah? Because his top-notch expertise combines with compassionate, personalized care. Treatment with Dr. Shah is a two-way collaboration. Working together, you will design a mental wellness strategy that’s tailored just for you. His philosophy? Your path to wellness should be as unique as you are, shaped by empathy and expertise, and empowered by evidence-based insights and tools.
You deserve high-quality mental health care that helps you feel heard, supported, and empowered. With over 10 years of experience, I provide compassionate, evidence-based care for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia disorder, women's mental health, compassion fatigue, ASD and AuADHD, and life transitions through a personalized blend of medication management, psychotherapy, and holistic support. I offer culturally sensitive, affirming care for diverse communities, including LGBTQIA+ individuals, college students, healthcare professionals, and international students.
You deserve high-quality mental health care that helps you feel heard, supported, and empowered. With over 10 years of experience, I provide compassionate, evidence-based care for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia disorder, women's mental health, compassion fatigue, ASD and AuADHD, and life transitions through a personalized blend of medication management, psychotherapy, and holistic support. I offer culturally sensitive, affirming care for diverse communities, including LGBTQIA+ individuals, college students, healthcare professionals, and international students.
DRH Psychiatry LLC is an Illinois-based virtual mental health clinic providing comprehensive psychiatric care for adults ages 18 and older. Established in 2020, the practice is led by an experienced psychiatric nurse practitioner dedicated to delivering compassionate, individualized care. Services include psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing treatment for mood, depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, sleep disorders, BPD, and related mental health conditions. All care is evidence-based, confidential, and tailored to each patient’s unique needs, with the convenience of secure telehealth services.
DRH Psychiatry LLC is an Illinois-based virtual mental health clinic providing comprehensive psychiatric care for adults ages 18 and older. Established in 2020, the practice is led by an experienced psychiatric nurse practitioner dedicated to delivering compassionate, individualized care. Services include psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing treatment for mood, depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, sleep disorders, BPD, and related mental health conditions. All care is evidence-based, confidential, and tailored to each patient’s unique needs, with the convenience of secure telehealth services.
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Hello there, I’m Dr. Gaddi, a physician and psychiatrist. I was born and raised in Venezuela, where I attended medical school. I completed my training as a psychiatrist at the University of Illinois in Peoria. I am the founder of Equal Mental Health, a practice dedicated to providing mental health services to the LGBTQ+ community and allies in the Northalsted neighborhood (formerly known as Boystown) in Chicago.
Hello there, I’m Dr. Gaddi, a physician and psychiatrist. I was born and raised in Venezuela, where I attended medical school. I completed my training as a psychiatrist at the University of Illinois in Peoria. I am the founder of Equal Mental Health, a practice dedicated to providing mental health services to the LGBTQ+ community and allies in the Northalsted neighborhood (formerly known as Boystown) in Chicago.
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.
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.
As a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I am passionate about providing comprehensive, patient-centered care that promotes overall well-being. I specialize in treating ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, and mental health concerns in adults and older adults, including dementia-related conditions. My approach is compassionate, personalized, and holistic, recognizing the influence of family, community, and social factors on health. I am also committed to addressing systemic inequities and the impact of racism on mental health outco
As a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I am passionate about providing comprehensive, patient-centered care that promotes overall well-being. I specialize in treating ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, and mental health concerns in adults and older adults, including dementia-related conditions. My approach is compassionate, personalized, and holistic, recognizing the influence of family, community, and social factors on health. I am also committed to addressing systemic inequities and the impact of racism on mental health outco
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 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.
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.
I am a board certified psychiatrist with a specialization in addiction psychiatrist. I collaboratively work with my patients to provide the most personalized care directed toward their overall wellbeing using a holistic approach deploying all the modern tools available including but not limited to medication when appropriate, individual supportive psychotherapy, and motivational interviewing.
I am a board certified psychiatrist with a specialization in addiction psychiatrist. I collaboratively work with my patients to provide the most personalized care directed toward their overall wellbeing using a holistic approach deploying all the modern tools available including but not limited to medication when appropriate, individual supportive psychotherapy, and motivational interviewing.
Dr. Onyejiaka, a Board Certified Psychiatrist and Pediatrician, received her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Missouri at Kansas City Combined B.A/M.D. Program. She endured further training at the Tulane University Triple Board Residency Program where she specialized in pediatric medicine, general psychiatry, as well as child and adolescent psychiatry. Additionally, she attended in the New Orleans'-Birmingham Psychoanalytic Center Honorary Fellowship Program prior to relocating to Chicago in recent years. Dr. Onyejiaka is an active member of the International Society for Sports Psychiatry, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Onyejiaka, a Board Certified Psychiatrist and Pediatrician, received her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Missouri at Kansas City Combined B.A/M.D. Program. She endured further training at the Tulane University Triple Board Residency Program where she specialized in pediatric medicine, general psychiatry, as well as child and adolescent psychiatry. Additionally, she attended in the New Orleans'-Birmingham Psychoanalytic Center Honorary Fellowship Program prior to relocating to Chicago in recent years. Dr. Onyejiaka is an active member of the International Society for Sports Psychiatry, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
I am a board certified adult, child & adolescent psychiatrist. I completed medical school at the University of Illinois in Chicago, a general (adult) psychiatry residency at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and a child psychiatry fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina. The training I received in residency and fellowship has prepared me to manage essentially any psychiatric issue that comes through my clinic doors, regardless of severity or complexity.
I am a board certified adult, child & adolescent psychiatrist. I completed medical school at the University of Illinois in Chicago, a general (adult) psychiatry residency at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and a child psychiatry fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina. The training I received in residency and fellowship has prepared me to manage essentially any psychiatric issue that comes through my clinic doors, regardless of severity or complexity.
Reaching out for help isn’t always easy, but it can be the first step toward feeling like yourself again. I work with young people and adults who want to better understand what’s behind their stress, anxiety, or low mood—not just manage symptoms, but uncover the full story of what’s affecting their mental health.
My approach is warm, curious, and collaborative. Together, we’ll look at all possible causes, from life stress and relationships, to habits, sleep, and the ways you cope when things feel overwhelming. My goal is to help you connect the dots and find realistic ways to feel more balanced, present, and in control.
Reaching out for help isn’t always easy, but it can be the first step toward feeling like yourself again. I work with young people and adults who want to better understand what’s behind their stress, anxiety, or low mood—not just manage symptoms, but uncover the full story of what’s affecting their mental health.
My approach is warm, curious, and collaborative. Together, we’ll look at all possible causes, from life stress and relationships, to habits, sleep, and the ways you cope when things feel overwhelming. My goal is to help you connect the dots and find realistic ways to feel more balanced, present, and in control.
I specialize in psychiatric evaluations, medication treatments for anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, postpartum depression, eating disorders, and other complex conditions in adults and teens, as well as mental health assessments and ADHD testing. I provide comprehensive diagnosis and ongoing treatment tailored to your needs. I take care of FMLA, disability forms, and insurance verification so you can focus on getting better. I offer flexible telehealth appointments throughout Illinois and Washington and stay in close contact between visits. My goal is to help you find treatments that work.
I specialize in psychiatric evaluations, medication treatments for anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, postpartum depression, eating disorders, and other complex conditions in adults and teens, as well as mental health assessments and ADHD testing. I provide comprehensive diagnosis and ongoing treatment tailored to your needs. I take care of FMLA, disability forms, and insurance verification so you can focus on getting better. I offer flexible telehealth appointments throughout Illinois and Washington and stay in close contact between visits. My goal is to help you find treatments that work.
I provide virtual psychiatric medication management for adults across Illinois navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, and stress-related challenges. Holistic Haven offers trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC-affirming care rooted in respect and collaboration. While I do not provide traditional therapy, sessions are supportive and interactive. Together, we review your history, clarify symptoms, and explore treatment options, including medication when appropriate, so you understand the benefits, risks, and reasoning behind your care.
I provide virtual psychiatric medication management for adults across Illinois navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, and stress-related challenges. Holistic Haven offers trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC-affirming care rooted in respect and collaboration. While I do not provide traditional therapy, sessions are supportive and interactive. Together, we review your history, clarify symptoms, and explore treatment options, including medication when appropriate, so you understand the benefits, risks, and reasoning behind your care.
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FAQ - Gender-affirming Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help transgender individuals?
Transgender individuals experience significantly higher rates of anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health challenges. These disparities may be rooted in systemic issues such as barriers to accessing supportive healthcare. Many transgender people also experience gender dysphoria—emotional distress arising from a mismatch between their gender identity and the sex assigned at birth—which can impact mental health as well. These unique challenges often require care from mental health professionals who are knowledgeable and experienced in working with transgender clients. Supportive treatment is crucial for improving psychological well-being and fostering resilience in the face of ongoing stressors.
What does treatment look like for transgender clients?
Psychiatrists with expertise in transgender mental health possess a deep understanding of gender identity, the emotional and social aspects of transitioning, and how marginalization affects psychological health. They may prescribe medication for psychiatric conditions if necessary and ensure that such medications are compatible with any concurrent hormone treatment. Many psychiatrists also integrate or recommend evidence-based behavioral therapies to transgender clients. Approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or other trauma-informed care interventions can help transgender individuals process trauma, manage dysphoria, and develop coping strategies to navigate life challenges. Therapy may also support identity development, improve self-esteem, and strengthen social support systems.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in transgender mental health?
The Psychology Today directory is a valuable tool for locating psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in transgender mental health. The platform allows users to filter by clinical focus and provider identity. When reviewing provider profiles, look for inclusive language and explicit mention of transgender-specific experience. It may also be helpful to ask potential providers about their experience supporting transition-related care, whether they can assist with letters for gender-affirming treatments, and how they collaborate with other members of a care team. Practical considerations—such as appointment availability, telehealth options, and insurance acceptance—are also important when choosing a provider.