Women's Issues Psychiatrists in Downers Grove, IL
Hi, I’m Kimberly Sennet, APRN, CNM, PMHNP-BC—a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife. I began my nursing journey at Georgetown University and earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Johns Hopkins University, specializing in Women’s Health and Nurse-Midwifery. Later, I expanded my training at the University of Texas at Austin, where I completed a Post-Master’s Certificate to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Hi, I’m Kimberly Sennet, APRN, CNM, PMHNP-BC—a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife. I began my nursing journey at Georgetown University and earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Johns Hopkins University, specializing in Women’s Health and Nurse-Midwifery. Later, I expanded my training at the University of Texas at Austin, where I completed a Post-Master’s Certificate to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
I value each person for who they are and strive to create a safe, welcoming space where you feel respected, heard, and accepted. I believe mental health care should be empowering, supportive, and individualized. I take the time to understand what matters most to you—your experiences, goals, and challenges—so we can work together to build a plan that supports your growth, resilience, and overall well-being in a way that feels meaningful and sustainable for you.
I value each person for who they are and strive to create a safe, welcoming space where you feel respected, heard, and accepted. I believe mental health care should be empowering, supportive, and individualized. I take the time to understand what matters most to you—your experiences, goals, and challenges—so we can work together to build a plan that supports your growth, resilience, and overall well-being in a way that feels meaningful and sustainable for you.
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.
I offer medication management and specialized support for pregnancy/postpartum, men's and women's issues, couples, and seniors to help clients thrive.
I’m Christine Askeland, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in healthcare. I provide compassionate psychiatric care and have a special focus on women’s mental health, pregnancy and postpartum support, and addiction treatment. I strive to create a space where you feel comfortable, respected, and truly heard.
I offer medication management and specialized support for pregnancy/postpartum, men's and women's issues, couples, and seniors to help clients thrive.
I’m Christine Askeland, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in healthcare. I provide compassionate psychiatric care and have a special focus on women’s mental health, pregnancy and postpartum support, and addiction treatment. I strive to create a space where you feel comfortable, respected, and truly heard.
As your provider, I am committed to creating a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered in your mental health journey. My name is Haoxin “Eileen” Yin, and I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner passionate about mental wellness and the people who seek it. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Case Western Reserve University and my Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. I believe in educating both myself and others about how mental health is experienced across diverse backgrounds and life circumstances.
As your provider, I am committed to creating a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered in your mental health journey. My name is Haoxin “Eileen” Yin, and I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner passionate about mental wellness and the people who seek it. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Case Western Reserve University and my Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. I believe in educating both myself and others about how mental health is experienced across diverse backgrounds and life circumstances.
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.
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.
Navigating mental health challenges can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you or your child are struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, or other concerns, I’m here to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a supportive environment. I believe in meeting patients where they are, listening without judgment, and working together to create a path toward healing and lasting change.
Navigating mental health challenges can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you or your child are struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, or other concerns, I’m here to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a supportive environment. I believe in meeting patients where they are, listening without judgment, and working together to create a path toward healing and lasting change.
I provide support for men's and women's issues, impulse control, and personality or thinking disorders, with
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.
I provide support for men's and women's issues, impulse control, and personality or thinking disorders, with
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I am a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner specializing in the treatment of adolescents and adults. I started my career in mental health as an inpatient psychiatric nurse at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital. After earning my Master’s degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, I joined BlueSky Telepsych.
I am a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner specializing in the treatment of adolescents and adults. I started my career in mental health as an inpatient psychiatric nurse at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital. After earning my Master’s degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, I joined BlueSky Telepsych.
As a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 17 years of extensive experience in healthcare, I have honed my skills across a spectrum of clinical settings, encompassing acute and maternal inpatient care, as well as outpatient care. My commitment lies in delivering comprehensive and compassionate mental health services to patients spanning all age groups, addressing a diverse range of mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, and ADHD.
As a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 17 years of extensive experience in healthcare, I have honed my skills across a spectrum of clinical settings, encompassing acute and maternal inpatient care, as well as outpatient care. My commitment lies in delivering comprehensive and compassionate mental health services to patients spanning all age groups, addressing a diverse range of mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, and ADHD.
I’m here to support you during life’s most challenging moments, offering care that’s compassionate, understanding, and focused on your unique needs. I’m an ANCC Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 9 years of nursing experience, including a strong background in mental health. I earned my Master’s Degree from Northern Kentucky University and became certified in 2023. I take great pride in helping individuals who are struggling and understand how overwhelming mental health challenges can be. It’s truly an honor to walk alongside you and make a meaningful difference in your journey toward healing and wellne
I’m here to support you during life’s most challenging moments, offering care that’s compassionate, understanding, and focused on your unique needs. I’m an ANCC Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 9 years of nursing experience, including a strong background in mental health. I earned my Master’s Degree from Northern Kentucky University and became certified in 2023. I take great pride in helping individuals who are struggling and understand how overwhelming mental health challenges can be. It’s truly an honor to walk alongside you and make a meaningful difference in your journey toward healing and wellne
My ideal client is someone feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood swings, or trauma, and seeking more than just a diagnosis, they want to understand the deeper “why” behind their struggles. They’re ready to actively participate in their care and value a thoughtful, compassionate approach. I offer a blend of medication management and supportive therapy, exploring emotional triggers, relationships, and coping styles. Together, we’ll build a trusting, collaborative space where you feel heard, empowered, and supported in your journey toward greater balance and emotional well-being.
My ideal client is someone feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood swings, or trauma, and seeking more than just a diagnosis, they want to understand the deeper “why” behind their struggles. They’re ready to actively participate in their care and value a thoughtful, compassionate approach. I offer a blend of medication management and supportive therapy, exploring emotional triggers, relationships, and coping styles. Together, we’ll build a trusting, collaborative space where you feel heard, empowered, and supported in your journey toward greater balance and emotional well-being.
As a PMHNP, instilling your voice in the therapeutic relationship is my passion. With 4 years of experience as a mental health Registered Nurse, I’ve had the opportunity to help clients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Realizing the need for access to mental health services has led to my career advancement. As a graduate of Northern Kentucky University with my Master’s degree in Psychiatric Mental Health, my understanding of mental health disorders has grown exponentially.
As a PMHNP, instilling your voice in the therapeutic relationship is my passion. With 4 years of experience as a mental health Registered Nurse, I’ve had the opportunity to help clients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Realizing the need for access to mental health services has led to my career advancement. As a graduate of Northern Kentucky University with my Master’s degree in Psychiatric Mental Health, my understanding of mental health disorders has grown exponentially.
Hi there! I’m Medina, a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Illinois. I help adult patients just like you or your loved one: individuals that have it within them to thrive, but just need some support getting there. Let’s focus on your strengths together! I am passionate about Mental Health and aim to provide patients with empathetic and holistic care. I have over 10 years of Nursing and mental health care experience . Lets work on your mental and emotional wellbeing together.
Hi there! I’m Medina, a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Illinois. I help adult patients just like you or your loved one: individuals that have it within them to thrive, but just need some support getting there. Let’s focus on your strengths together! I am passionate about Mental Health and aim to provide patients with empathetic and holistic care. I have over 10 years of Nursing and mental health care experience . Lets work on your mental and emotional wellbeing together.
I am currently accepting new patients, and can see you within 1-2 weeks! I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, who provides psychiatric medication management services for clients who are 6-99 years old. I specialize in treating Autism, OCD, ADHD, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and women's mental health issues. I understand that life changes bring anxiety, and affect sleep, your appetite, and your work and social life. I would like to work with you to find solutions to make life better.
I am currently accepting new patients, and can see you within 1-2 weeks! I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, who provides psychiatric medication management services for clients who are 6-99 years old. I specialize in treating Autism, OCD, ADHD, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and women's mental health issues. I understand that life changes bring anxiety, and affect sleep, your appetite, and your work and social life. I would like to work with you to find solutions to make life better.
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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.
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.
Stella Mental Health Oak Park specializes in medication management, pharmacologic treatment, and Spravato (esketamine) to treat mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, perinatal disorders, PTSD/PTSI, substance use disorders, and more.
From evaluation and prescription recommendations to ongoing medication management and full treatment support, Stella's advanced practice providers in Oak Park will work with you to identify the best plan forward to get you back to feeling better faster.
Stella Mental Health Oak Park specializes in medication management, pharmacologic treatment, and Spravato (esketamine) to treat mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, perinatal disorders, PTSD/PTSI, substance use disorders, and more.
From evaluation and prescription recommendations to ongoing medication management and full treatment support, Stella's advanced practice providers in Oak Park will work with you to identify the best plan forward to get you back to feeling better faster.
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FAQ - Psychiatrists for Women's Issues
How can psychiatrists help women with gender-specific mental health challenges?
Women can face a variety of unique mental health challenges that they may seek psychiatric support for, such as reproductive and perinatal mental health, postpartum depression, menopause, body image concerns, and other conditions that intersect with gender-based experiences. Psychiatrists with specific expertise in working with women can offer treatment for these conditions, often through medication management, psychotherapy, or a combination of both. While not all psychiatrists who specialize in women's issues are female, some women find that they are most comfortable seeing a female psychiatrist, as they may feel more supported by someone who has shared life experiences and perspectives.
What does psychiatric treatment for women's issues involve?
Because women's issues encompass a variety of concerns, the course of treatment recommended by a psychiatrist will vary. However, psychiatrists will often begin treatment with an assessment of a client's current symptoms and recommend a treatment plan according to the assessment findings. Treatment often includes a combination of psychotherapy and medication, depending on the nature of the concern and the individual's goals. For example, a psychiatrist might use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, or interpersonal therapy (IPT) to help clients explore and address challenges related to identity, relationships, parenting, or past trauma. For those experiencing mood changes related to hormonal fluctuations—such as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) or perinatal depression—medication may also be considered to help stabilize mood. In many cases, psychiatrists will coordinate with other healthcare providers, such as OB-GYNs or primary care physicians, to ensure comprehensive care.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in women's issues?
Psychology Today's online directory allows users to search for psychiatrists by treatment specialty and gender, making it easy to find psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who treat women's issues and identify as female. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approach, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees.