Psychiatrists in Downers Grove, IL
Emmanuel Ofori-Danso
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
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I am a board-certified psychiatric mental-health nurse practitioner who graduated with a doctorate degree from Rush University in Chicago. I have over ten years’ experience in mental health from MacNeal Hospital, Northwestern Medicine, and Rush University Medical Center Treatment of mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use, and more. l believe every patient is unique hence I provide compassionate, empathic care and patience towards treating you and making you feel whole again. Together we will establish collaborative goals.
Sarah Sims
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, FPA
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Sarah Sims is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Transcendent Psychiatry treats pediatric, adolescents, and adults. In her practice, she integrates a combination of evidence-based psychopharmacologic management, psychotherapy, compassionate trauma informed care and various cognitive modalities to help you heal. She believes that high quality psychiatric care is more than just treating mental illness. It is a patient centered journey through transitioning mental illness to into mental wellness. Feel free to email us to schedule an intake.
Adriana Gilli
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
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Ms. Gilli is a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is qualified to diagnose, treat, and prescribe psychiatric medication for children, adolescents, and adults. Some of her practice specialties include (but not limited to) ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Panic Attacks and Insomnia. Adriana’s practice style can be traditional (prescribing up to date psychiatric medications) or alternative medicine (natural treatments including but not limited to vitamins, supplements, lifestyle modification, nutrition, exercise and stress management).
Hannah Fox
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC, DNP, APRN
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Hannah earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice with a specialty in Psychiatry from Rush University College of Nursing. She is board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in Psychiatry. Hannah has over ten years of experience in the healthcare field, with five years of experience in both psychiatric and primary care nursing. She believes in focusing on her patient's whole health, as the mind and body are more connected than we realize. Hannah feels that an essential component of treatment is fostering hope, and she assists her patients in recognizing their ability to heal and recover using an integrative approach.
Sarah Ritter
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN, NP
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Sarah has over 10 years of experience in various mental health roles and 5 years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She attended University of Illinois at Chicago for her nursing education, and is board certified by the American Nursing Credentialing Center in Psychiatry. She is trained in psychotropic medication therapy as well as psychotherapy (talk therapy/counseling). Sarah believes in establishing a warm and caring relationship with her patients while utilizing a collaborative approach to treatment planning.
John Ernzen
Psychiatrist, MD
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Dr. Ernzen specializes in evidence-based psychiatric care, most notably focusing on mood & anxiety along with neurodevelopmental disorders. He is well-versed in all classes of psychotropic medications and their indications, though he rarely prescribes controlled substances (stimulants, benzodiazepines, etc) on an initial visit. Above all he values the human component of psychiatry and making a connection with his patients – he knows that it’s often important to meet people where they are at, and appreciates the convenience of telepsychiatry in helping him do so.
Beth Dudley
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
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Beth is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a focus on delivering high-quality mental health care. She embraces the use of telehealth to deliver safe, discreet, convenient, patient-centered care supported by evidence. Specializing in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment and management of a variety of mental health disorders, Beth is an empathetic listener who believes that each patient requires unique attention. While all individuals can benefit from psychotherapy and some from psychotropic medication in their therapy plan, Beth can explore all effective treatment options with you.
Danielle Stern
Psychiatrist, MD
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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.
Faraz Sultan
Psychiatrist, MD
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Faraz stresses a comprehensive understanding of a patient’s clinical picture, integrating multiple lines of evidence to arrive at an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment regimen. His strategies are patient-specific and motivated by quantitative evidence derived from high-quality studies. Still, as an investigator, he understands psychiatry is a rapidly evolving field, and it is the goal of translational scientists to fill the gaps in our knowledge. Faraz consistently uses his best clinical judgement, combining fact and theory to care for his patients. Faraz is a strong proponent of multimodal approaches to patient care.
Linda Marie Banks
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PHMNP
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Linda is a board-certified nurse practitioner in both psychiatry and family medicine. She completed her training at Samford University and has undergraduate degrees in both Psychology and Nursing. She is trained to work with all ages, including children. Linda uses her education and experience to provide trauma-informed, inclusive, personalized care for every patient. She uses a holistic and integrative approach to take the whole patient into consideration. Her training helps her to understand both physical and mental health, and how to address the mind-body connection in her care.
Dr. Lindsey Renee Goldberg
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, MSN-Ed, PMHNP
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Lindsey completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree with a specialty focus as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Gardner Webb University. Lindsey received the Clinical Excellence award in her DNP program. Her therapeutic approach includes some of the following: mindfulness, lifestyle, nutrition, and the promotion of wellness. Both non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments utilized appropriately.
Irene Chuang
Psychiatrist, MD
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Dr. Chuang provides integrated goal-oriented psychotherapy along with medication management, when appropriate, for those who feel limited by their mental health, and those seeking answers to better understand themselves. She will help you achieve your goals of mental health wellness by guiding you through the difficult times, and can provide a collaborative approach with her team at BlueSky Telepsych to help you obtain a healthy state of mind.
Michael Padua
Psychiatrist, MD
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Dr. Padua received a BS in Biology and MS in Evolutionary Biology at the University of Nevada Reno. He attended medical school at the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine. Dr. Padua is currently completing his psychiatry residency at Loyola University Medical Center, while providing telehealth services at DuPage Psychiatric Care.
Chiedza Nwakudu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
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I am a double board certified psychiatric mental health and primary care nurse practitioner experienced in medication management of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, mood, and eating disorders, substance abuse, anger and stress management, and ADHD. I completed a Master's in Nursing Science degree from Rush University in Chicago, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the psychiatric mental health certificate from Lewis University in Illinois.
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Debora Ellis
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
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Debora Ellis is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who treats a broad range of mental illnesses in patients of all ages. Dr. Ellis completed her Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree at Rush University in Chicago. Her areas of interest include personality disorders, PTSD, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, eating disorders, and addictions. Dr. Ellis’ philosophy of patient care is based on establishing a collaborative, therapeutic relationship with the patient that is founded on effective communication and honesty.
Reset Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, AGPCNP, PMHNP
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Stacey Schulte is currently accepting new patients! Stacey Schulte is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She provides general psychiatric services for adult patients who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, or thought disorders such as schizophrenia. For every new patient, Stacey provides a comprehensive initial psychiatric assessment, and offers subsequent mental health treatment including medication management and individual psychotherapy. Stacey is dedicated to helping patients live vibrant and fulfilling lives. Working collaboratively with you, she will iden
Sarah Masri
Physician Assistant, PA-C
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I offer a personalized approach to treatment, developing a custom treatment plan to meet the specific needs of each client. Whether you are seeking help for addiction, depression, anxiety, or other psychiatric conditions, I'm here to help. Contact Lott Behavioral Health today to schedule an evaluation for yourself or your loved one.
Burlington Health Services
Psychiatrist
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Burlington health services is a premier psychiatric clinic committed to providing compassionate, superior quality; evidence based mental health treatment . We are conveniently located in downtown Westmont . As a board certified psychiatrist trained at Harvard Medical school, my goal is to provide my clients with compassionate, superior quality; evidence based treatment. My treatment philosophy is one of "shared decision making" and I take pride in being empathic toward my clints. I strive to develop a genuine therapeutic relationship with each client to ensure I have a good understanding of your concerns and goals.
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Kalee Sweeney
Physician Assistant, MMS, PA-C
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I am a nationally certified physician assistant. I completed my bachelors at the University of Illinois and obtained my masters of medical science in the physician assistant program at Midwestern University. I have a background in psychiatric medicine and interventional psychiatry focusing on depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. I use evidence based medicine and a holistic care model to provide a comprehensive treatment plan that is individualized to each patient.
Ishaq Lachin
Psychiatrist, MD
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Dr. Ishaq (Isaac) Lachin sees individuals aged 6 to 65. He received his bachelor’s degree from Loyola University Chicago, and then received his MD from the world-renowned Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed both his general psychiatry residency training and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Chicago Medical Center. He is board certified and has received multiple awards from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the Illinois Council of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in Downers Grove is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove, 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. Downers Grove Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
A Psychiatrist in Downers Grove is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove, 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. Downers Grove Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
How to find the right Psychiatrist?
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in Downers Grove, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in Downers Grove, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Downers Grove as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Downers Grove). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in Downers Grove, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in Downers Grove, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Downers Grove as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Downers Grove). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.