Women's Issues Psychiatrists in Chicago, IL
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Krista Saum
Physician Assistant, PA-C
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Krista is a board-certified physician assistant licensed to practice in Illinois. She attended Texas A&M University in College Station, TX for her undergraduate degree and went on to complete her Masters’ of Clinical Medical Science through Barry University’s Physician Assistant Program in Miami, Florida. Krista is passionate about mental health and believes in treating the ‘whole person.’ She encourages open communication and utilizes harm reduction practices to form a safe and supportive patient-provider relationship. She has particular interest and expertise in treating substance use disorders, ADHD in women, and complex PTSD.
Elizabeth D'Amore
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
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My passion lies in working with individuals who are seeking support while navigating fertility issues and family planning, as well as those in the antepartum or postpartum periods. As a new parent myself, I understand the unique difficulties of fertility, pregnancy, and the journey of parenthood. I know what it feels like to have the sense that you have lost yourself, and I am here to support you and tell you that you are not alone.
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Heidi Woods
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Heidi Woods, MS, PMHNP-BC Hello and welcome to Grow Therapy! My name is Heidi Woods and I have been working in the healthcare field for the last 25 years. My experience involves work in inpatient and outpatient settings in counseling; working for 20 years as a registered nurse in areas of critical care and home care including hospice; and finally work as a provider working as a psychiatric nurse practitioner in the outpatient setting.
Kimberly Lopez
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
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Hi, my name is Kimberly Lopez, and I am a psychiatric and family nurse practitioner. I love working with all age groups, from pediatric to geriatric. I have almost two years of experience in the nurse practitioner role, but I have a little over 10 years of critical care nursing before I became a nurse practitioner. I was born and raised in Chicago, IL, where I still reside. I am the first in my family to graduate from college.
Vesna Pirec
Psychiatrist, MD PhD
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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.
Lauren Kofod
Psychiatrist, MD
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I am a double board certified psychiatrist with nearly 20 years of experience in treating adults with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, eating disorders, and addictions. I have board certification in general psychiatry as well as consultation liaison psychiatry, which is the branch of psychiatry that focuses on how the mind and body interact in illness and in stress. My goal in working with patients is to listen and connect, helping to guide effective treatment which is both evidence-based as well as in line with the values of the patient.
Shani Alam
Psychiatrist, MD
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I have been practicing general adult psychiatry since 1997 and have extensive expertise in evaluating and treating individuals of all ages, as well as treating a wide variety of emotional and mental conditions that range from mood/anxiety disorders, substance abuse, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and eating disorders to consulting with clients about grief, trauma, work stress, relationship problems, adoption, legal cases, disability, and other major life changing events. I utilize biopsychosocial approach to mental illness that takes into account each individual's physical health, environment, and psychological experiences throughout their life.
Aven Harbor, PLLC
Psychiatrist, MD
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If you are ready to book an appointment, please call, email or visit our website using the link to the left and click on "Request an appointment." Our name reflects our mission. An aven is a vertical shaft up from a cave passage, often connecting passages above ground. Aven Harbor is a space of comfort and refuge where you may find higher ground, meaningful connectedness, and clarity.
VirtualPsychiatricCare.com
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN
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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.
Monica Samelson
Psychiatrist, MD
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Our minds are a complex interrelation between our brain, other somatic systems, our social context, and much else about our environment. Improving mental health calls for a creative and adaptive approach that takes all these factors into account. Treatment works by building together a safe environment so that you can investigate the way your life experiences have led to certain ways of being in regards to yourself, relationships, and our sociocultural environment. Once you recognize these patterns, you can move forward with agency in order to live life in accordance with your desires, values, and sense of an authentic self.
Abigail M Hamilton
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN , NP-C
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Abigail Hamilton is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) since 2019, has worked in acute care settings specializing in Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Detox, Hospice, Medical Surgical Units and Long Term Care Facilities for 15 years. Special Interest Include: Medical Clinical Trial Research,
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Kimberly E. Merenkov
Psychiatrist, MD
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As a Chicago Psychiatrist in private practice, I provide an integrated, goal oriented psychotherapy and medication approach (when appropriate) for those challenged by anxiety spectrum disorders, depression, medical problems, as well as work and personal relationship stress. I an an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University Medical School and an Affiliated Physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Honored in "Top Doctor" List in Chicago Magazine, both in 2011 and 2021., as well as "Exceptional Women in Medicine"by Castle Connolly Medical, LTD, in Chicago Magazine, May 2021.
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Heather Parkerson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN/BSN, MSN/FNP, PMHNP
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Hello, my name is Heather Parkerson,and I'm board-certified as a Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner. I specialize in children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and learning disorders. These include depression, anxiety, ADD, autism, school problems, impulsivity, and aggression. I also enjoy working with adults that have a variety of emotional difficulties. I believe that each person is much more than their diagnosis and with a combination of medication and therapy, we can work together to achieve a better quality of life. The most rewarding part of my job is helping individuals through difficult times in their lives.
Krista Bedells
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Krista Askins Bedells is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. Since she started working with patients in 2018, Krista has supported patients on their journey to recovery and search for a better life. Krista takes the time to listen to each patient’s concerns, centering their individual needs in her care decisions.
Chicago Telepsychiatry
Psychiatrist, MD, MBBS
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Dr. Gundu Reddy is licensed in Illinois. Prior to starting a residency at Mount Sinai School of medicine, she pursued additional research in HIV Psychiatry. As well as residency training, she has also pursued further training in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the NYU Psychoanalytic Institute. She states that whether prescribing medication, family, or relationship therapy, understanding psychodynamic conflict and causes of symptoms will cause help to enhance the quality of care. As well as psychodynamic training Dr. Reddy also has a background in integrative psychiatry and treatment resistance.
Kathy Bettinardi
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MS, RN
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My experience and passion has been the field of treatment for professionals, i.e. healthcare professionals, with substance use or dual diagnoses, and their loved ones. Professionals have unique stressors and greater accountability to the public, and this can drive them underground. In our present time, these stressors have multiplied, and they may be more reluctant to ask for help in fear of losing something important to them. My experience, however, is not limited to healthcare professionals; their turmoil is the human condition.
Judy Kern
Psychiatrist, MD
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I have had an outpatient practice for 39 years. During my residency at Michael Reese Hospital, I taught a psychiatry course to medical students. After graduation I worked at Illinois Masonic Hospital in a women's health clinic addressing the emotional needs of women. I also worked at both a nursing home and assisted living facility doing both talk therapy and medication. I enjoy working with both young and older adults from varied backgrounds. I think I am very good at making people comfortable, as many patients come in afraid of therapy. The therapy and medication is decided upon
Alfreda Shields
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-B
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I am dedicated to providing the evidence-based care that patients deserve, and I desire to establish long-lasting relationships with clients. I have an interest in treating anxiety, depression, insomnia, OCD, and PTSD.
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Women's Issues Psychiatrists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.
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.