Psychosis Psychiatrists in Downers Grove, IL
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.
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.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or emotionally stuck? You may be carrying more than others realize and it’s taking a toll. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can be heard and supported. Together, we’ll explore what’s weighing you down, understand your struggles, and create a personalized path toward healing, clarity, and lasting change. You don’t have to face this alone help and hope are here.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or emotionally stuck? You may be carrying more than others realize and it’s taking a toll. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can be heard and supported. Together, we’ll explore what’s weighing you down, understand your struggles, and create a personalized path toward healing, clarity, and lasting change. You don’t have to face this alone help and hope are here.
Experienced in treating trauma/PTSD, OCD, personality disorders, psychosis, sleep issues, and men's and women's mental health across diverse patient populations.
I am Margarette Aguinir, PMHNP, a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 23 years of experience as a psychiatric nurse. My practice is grounded in evidence-based, patient-centered care that honors each individual’s dignity and lived experience. I focus on building strong therapeutic relationships while providing thoughtful psychiatric assessment and treatment. I am committed to supporting healing, resilience, and long-term stability through respectful, trauma-informed care.
Experienced in treating trauma/PTSD, OCD, personality disorders, psychosis, sleep issues, and men's and women's mental health across diverse patient populations.
I am Margarette Aguinir, PMHNP, a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 23 years of experience as a psychiatric nurse. My practice is grounded in evidence-based, patient-centered care that honors each individual’s dignity and lived experience. I focus on building strong therapeutic relationships while providing thoughtful psychiatric assessment and treatment. I am committed to supporting healing, resilience, and long-term stability through respectful, trauma-informed care.
Specialty include but not limited to: Depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addiction, eating disorders, schizophrenia, postpartum, professionals in recovery, disease with underlying symptoms including, shame, guilt, sexual issues, self-defeating behavior; intimacy issues, dissociation, emotional dysregulation.
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.
Specialty include but not limited to: Depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addiction, eating disorders, schizophrenia, postpartum, professionals in recovery, disease with underlying symptoms including, shame, guilt, sexual issues, self-defeating behavior; intimacy issues, dissociation, emotional dysregulation.
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.
Whether you're navigating trauma, grief, eating disorders, relationship challenges, or complex conditions like BPD, OCD, or psychosis, you're not alone.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck struggling with mood, focus, life transitions, or the weight of past experiences. You want real relief, clarity, and a sense of control. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I take a patient-centered approach, listening to your story and values to build a plan that fits your goals. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, empowered, and ready to move toward healing and lasting wellness.
Whether you're navigating trauma, grief, eating disorders, relationship challenges, or complex conditions like BPD, OCD, or psychosis, you're not alone.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck struggling with mood, focus, life transitions, or the weight of past experiences. You want real relief, clarity, and a sense of control. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I take a patient-centered approach, listening to your story and values to build a plan that fits your goals. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, empowered, and ready to move toward healing and lasting wellness.
Accepting new patients. Dr. Nutayi's clinical experience began over seven years ago, working in various clinical settings. As a compassionate, caring, and lifelong learner, his commitment and dedication to his patients foster a safe, therapeutic, and provider-patient relationship. Olusegun Nutayi takes a patient-centered approach to caring for his patients while utilizing evidence-based treatment. Patient-centered focus care is the cornerstone of helping his patients achieve a state of well-being. He enjoys working with adolescents and adult patients ages 13 and older.
Accepting new patients. Dr. Nutayi's clinical experience began over seven years ago, working in various clinical settings. As a compassionate, caring, and lifelong learner, his commitment and dedication to his patients foster a safe, therapeutic, and provider-patient relationship. Olusegun Nutayi takes a patient-centered approach to caring for his patients while utilizing evidence-based treatment. Patient-centered focus care is the cornerstone of helping his patients achieve a state of well-being. He enjoys working with adolescents and adult patients ages 13 and older.
Hi, I’m Dr. Sami. My passion for psychiatry began during my undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan, where I majored in neuroscience and graduated with a 3.9 GPA. I was honored to be inducted into Phi Beta Kappa—America’s oldest academic honor society—joining the ranks of past U.S. Presidents and Supreme Court Justices. I went on to earn my Doctor of Medicine from Indiana University, continuing my journey into the world of mental health.
Hi, I’m Dr. Sami. My passion for psychiatry began during my undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan, where I majored in neuroscience and graduated with a 3.9 GPA. I was honored to be inducted into Phi Beta Kappa—America’s oldest academic honor society—joining the ranks of past U.S. Presidents and Supreme Court Justices. I went on to earn my Doctor of Medicine from Indiana University, continuing my journey into the world of mental health.
I also support individuals navigating behavioral issues, emotional disturbances, psychosis, self-harm, and women's mental health.
As a PMHNP, I am dedicated to offering compassionate and effective support to individuals navigating various life challenges. With six years of experience in the medical field, I have a comprehensive understanding of diverse therapeutic approaches tailored to each client's unique needs. My therapeutic style is collaborative, client-centered, and strengths-based, empowering individuals to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a safe, non-judgmental environment. I am committed to building a trusting therapeutic relationship grounded in empathy, respect, and confidentiality.
I also support individuals navigating behavioral issues, emotional disturbances, psychosis, self-harm, and women's mental health.
As a PMHNP, I am dedicated to offering compassionate and effective support to individuals navigating various life challenges. With six years of experience in the medical field, I have a comprehensive understanding of diverse therapeutic approaches tailored to each client's unique needs. My therapeutic style is collaborative, client-centered, and strengths-based, empowering individuals to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a safe, non-judgmental environment. I am committed to building a trusting therapeutic relationship grounded in empathy, respect, and confidentiality.
You deserve to feel heard, understood, and supported in a safe, judgment-free space. As your provider, I take a compassionate and collaborative approach to care, working with you to understand your concerns and create a treatment plan that fits your needs and goals. I prioritize clear communication and patient education so you feel informed and confident in your care. My approach is calm, respectful, and focused on helping you feel empowered as you navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
You deserve to feel heard, understood, and supported in a safe, judgment-free space. As your provider, I take a compassionate and collaborative approach to care, working with you to understand your concerns and create a treatment plan that fits your needs and goals. I prioritize clear communication and patient education so you feel informed and confident in your care. My approach is calm, respectful, and focused on helping you feel empowered as you navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood changes, or overwhelming stress? You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Lovelyne Ngeche is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) licensed in Illinois who provides compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. She offers psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders. With experience in inpatient and outpatient settings, Lovelyne provides a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where patients feel heard and supported in improving their mental health.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood changes, or overwhelming stress? You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Lovelyne Ngeche is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) licensed in Illinois who provides compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. She offers psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders. With experience in inpatient and outpatient settings, Lovelyne provides a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where patients feel heard and supported in improving their mental health.
I work best with individuals who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, OCD, past trauma, or major life changes. Many of my clients are also exploring their identity, including those within the LGBTQ+ community. I provide a safe, affirming space where you can feel supported, understood, and empowered to heal, grow, and move toward a more balanced, fulfilling life with compassionate, personalized care.
I work best with individuals who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, OCD, past trauma, or major life changes. Many of my clients are also exploring their identity, including those within the LGBTQ+ community. I provide a safe, affirming space where you can feel supported, understood, and empowered to heal, grow, and move toward a more balanced, fulfilling life with compassionate, personalized care.
As a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I have extensive experience treating adults with a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). My background includes work in diverse settings such as outpatient clinics, intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization programs, and mental health nursing facilities. I believe in delivering evidence-based, individualized care tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
As a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I have extensive experience treating adults with a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). My background includes work in diverse settings such as outpatient clinics, intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization programs, and mental health nursing facilities. I believe in delivering evidence-based, individualized care tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
My clinical focus includes depressive, bipolar, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, trauma-related, and schizophrenia spectrum.
As a board-certified psychiatrist, I am committed to lifelong learning. I continuously expand my expertise to deliver high-quality, inclusive care that empowers lasting, meaningful change beyond medication.
My clinical focus includes depressive, bipolar, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, trauma-related, and schizophrenia spectrum.
As a board-certified psychiatrist, I am committed to lifelong learning. I continuously expand my expertise to deliver high-quality, inclusive care that empowers lasting, meaningful change beyond medication.
Khalid has extensive experience treating complex conditions such as PTSD/trauma, psychosis/ schizophrenia, and substance use disorders.
Dr. Asma Khalid is committed to helping children, teens, and adults across Illinois manage mental health challenges with compassion and evidence-based care. She provides a safe, respectful space for patients to explore their concerns and works collaboratively to develop personalized treatment plans. With expertise in both child/adolescent and adult psychiatry, Dr. Khalid offers comprehensive medication management to address a wide range of conditions, from anxiety and depression to bipolar disorder and ADHD. Passionate about supporting patients through life’s most difficult moments, Dr.Dr. Asma Khalid is committed to helping childre
Khalid has extensive experience treating complex conditions such as PTSD/trauma, psychosis/ schizophrenia, and substance use disorders.
Dr. Asma Khalid is committed to helping children, teens, and adults across Illinois manage mental health challenges with compassion and evidence-based care. She provides a safe, respectful space for patients to explore their concerns and works collaboratively to develop personalized treatment plans. With expertise in both child/adolescent and adult psychiatry, Dr. Khalid offers comprehensive medication management to address a wide range of conditions, from anxiety and depression to bipolar disorder and ADHD. Passionate about supporting patients through life’s most difficult moments, Dr.Dr. Asma Khalid is committed to helping childre
Olalekan has extensive experience working with people who have more complex needs, including those dealing with substance use, psychosis, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and co-occurring concerns.
He also understands how stressful life stages and transitions can be, whether someone is growing up, raising a family, or adjusting to new health or aging-related changes. Olalekan is passionate about supporting a wide range of communities.
Olalekan has extensive experience working with people who have more complex needs, including those dealing with substance use, psychosis, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and co-occurring concerns.
He also understands how stressful life stages and transitions can be, whether someone is growing up, raising a family, or adjusting to new health or aging-related changes. Olalekan is passionate about supporting a wide range of communities.
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.
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I provide personalized treatment for individuals facing anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, insomnia, and psychosis.
Drawing on training across various therapy modalities, I develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each person’s unique goals, supporting resilience and long-term well-being.
I provide personalized treatment for individuals facing anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, insomnia, and psychosis.
Drawing on training across various therapy modalities, I develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each person’s unique goals, supporting resilience and long-term well-being.
I diagnose and treat adults with an array of conditions including trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and psychosis.
Hi! I’m Crystal Turner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have learned that, though the complexities that come with mental health are various, the commonality is the desire to be heard, seen, and treated as human and to attain the highest level of functioning in life.
I diagnose and treat adults with an array of conditions including trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and psychosis.
Hi! I’m Crystal Turner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have learned that, though the complexities that come with mental health are various, the commonality is the desire to be heard, seen, and treated as human and to attain the highest level of functioning in life.
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in mental health care. I aim to provide compassionate, individualized care that integrates evidence-based treatment with a holistic understanding of each person’s unique journey. I’m here to support you in feeling seen, heard, and empowered as we work together toward healing. My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and strengths-based. I believe in providing supportive care to help patients gain clarity, improve functioning, and build resilience.
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in mental health care. I aim to provide compassionate, individualized care that integrates evidence-based treatment with a holistic understanding of each person’s unique journey. I’m here to support you in feeling seen, heard, and empowered as we work together toward healing. My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and strengths-based. I believe in providing supportive care to help patients gain clarity, improve functioning, and build resilience.
10 of those years have been dedicated to helping treat Anxiety disorders, Depression, ADHD, Bipolar D/O, PTSD, Schizophrenia & Addiction.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I provide mental health services to patients of diverse backgrounds. My methods include utilizing a holistic pharmacotherapeutic and psychotherapeutic approach in providing beneficial mental health care.
10 of those years have been dedicated to helping treat Anxiety disorders, Depression, ADHD, Bipolar D/O, PTSD, Schizophrenia & Addiction.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I provide mental health services to patients of diverse backgrounds. My methods include utilizing a holistic pharmacotherapeutic and psychotherapeutic approach in providing beneficial mental health care.
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FAQ - Psychosis Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with psychosis?
Psychosis refers to the loss of contact with reality and is characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking or behavior. Many individuals also experience social withdrawal and decreased motivation or goal-directed behavior. Psychosis itself is not a diagnosis, but rather a symptom of other mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. It can also be caused by certain substances, such as hallucinogens, certain medical conditions, or extreme traumatic experiences. Based on this underlying cause, the severity and length of symptoms can vary significantly. While substance and medically-induced psychosis can resolve in a matter of hours to days, mental health conditions like schizophrenia can last throughout an individual's life. However, there are effective treatments for psychosis, and psychiatrists knowledgeable about the treatment of psychosis can play an important role in supporting patients to manage symptoms and live a full life.
What does psychiatric treatment for psychosis involve?
Psychiatric treatment for psychosis typically begins with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation to identify the potential cause of the symptoms and inform a treatment plan. Antipsychotic medications, such are the most common form of treatment for managing psychotic symptoms, but the specific type of medication and dosage can vary based on the cause and type of symptoms a patient is experiencing. In addition to medication, effective psychiatric care often includes psychosocial interventions such as individual therapy, psychoeducation, and social supports. If psychotic symptoms become severe or begin to impact a patient's safety, psychiatrists may recommend a higher level of care, such as inpatient hospitalization or an intensive outpatient program (IOP).
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in psychosis?
Because psychosis can have many underlying causes, it is important to work with a psychiatrist experienced in differential diagnosis and psychotic symptom management. The Psychology Today provider directory allows individuals to search for psychiatrists who specialize in treating psychosis and related conditions, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Filters can also be used to identify providers who meet specific cultural, religious, or gender preferences. When evaluating providers, ask about their experience with psychosis, co-occurring conditions, and their approach to both medication and supportive care. Practical factors such as insurance acceptance and appointment availability are also important to consider when finding the right therapeutic fit.