Substance Use Psychiatrists in Elgin, IL
I am currently accepting new patients. I have been providing excellent care for over 6 years with great compassion. I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for patients 5 years and older with Anxiety Disorders, Depression, ADHD, Mood disorder, PTSD, Opioid Use Disorder, and other mental health problems. I treat each patient as an individual and work together in developing treatment plans. I spend the time needed with each patient to get to know them and understand the source of their struggles.
I am currently accepting new patients. I have been providing excellent care for over 6 years with great compassion. I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for patients 5 years and older with Anxiety Disorders, Depression, ADHD, Mood disorder, PTSD, Opioid Use Disorder, and other mental health problems. I treat each patient as an individual and work together in developing treatment plans. I spend the time needed with each patient to get to know them and understand the source of their struggles.
Accepting new patients via telehealth visits for psychiatric evaluations and medication management. I 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. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make your appointment for a virtual online visit today. Evening and weekend hours are available. We offer affordable rates-Initial Psychiatric Eval $199, Follow-ups $109. Accepting some insurance plans.
Accepting new patients via telehealth visits for psychiatric evaluations and medication management. I 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. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make your appointment for a virtual online visit today. Evening and weekend hours are available. We offer affordable rates-Initial Psychiatric Eval $199, Follow-ups $109. Accepting some insurance plans.
Heta Shah is accepting new patients. Heta is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience in treating children, adolescents and adults with a wide range of mental health conditions. She is known for her compassionate and patient-centered approach, taking the time to listen to her patients’ concerns and develop individualized treatment plans that meet their unique needs. Her comprehensive assessments, evidence-based treatment plans, and ongoing support aim to promote mental wellness and improve the overall quality of life for her patients.
Heta Shah is accepting new patients. Heta is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience in treating children, adolescents and adults with a wide range of mental health conditions. She is known for her compassionate and patient-centered approach, taking the time to listen to her patients’ concerns and develop individualized treatment plans that meet their unique needs. Her comprehensive assessments, evidence-based treatment plans, and ongoing support aim to promote mental wellness and improve the overall quality of life for her patients.
*****NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS**** Whether you need psychiatric evaluation and treatment for addiction, anxiety, depression, a mood disorder, ADHD, PTSD, or another mental health problem, as your provider, my goal is to help you get the solutions that will let you feel better soon. The belief in giving help with deep caring, and my style of listening, form the soul of my practice today. I see all patients as unique in their own way, and I value the privilege of giving the best care that my private practice in psychiatric medicine can provide.
*****NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS**** Whether you need psychiatric evaluation and treatment for addiction, anxiety, depression, a mood disorder, ADHD, PTSD, or another mental health problem, as your provider, my goal is to help you get the solutions that will let you feel better soon. The belief in giving help with deep caring, and my style of listening, form the soul of my practice today. I see all patients as unique in their own way, and I value the privilege of giving the best care that my private practice in psychiatric medicine can provide.
I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois, and I bring over six years of dedicated psychiatric nursing experience caring for diverse populations within acute mental health units. Through that intensive clinical work, I developed a profound empathy for how mental health conditions affect both individuals and their families.
I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois, and I bring over six years of dedicated psychiatric nursing experience caring for diverse populations within acute mental health units. Through that intensive clinical work, I developed a profound empathy for how mental health conditions affect both individuals and their families.
Hello! I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care with a strong focus on cultural sensitivity and a patient-centered approach. I work with individuals across the lifespan—including children, adolescents, and adults—supporting them through a variety of mental health challenges. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and ADHD, helping patients better understand their symptoms and develop effective strategies for improvement.
I have clinical experience in inpatient and other high-acuity settings.
Hello! I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care with a strong focus on cultural sensitivity and a patient-centered approach. I work with individuals across the lifespan—including children, adolescents, and adults—supporting them through a variety of mental health challenges. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and ADHD, helping patients better understand their symptoms and develop effective strategies for improvement.
I have clinical experience in inpatient and other high-acuity settings.
Mandy is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience and knowledge. With a deep passion for improving the lives of her patients, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her practice. Mandy prioritizes the individuality of her patients when creating treatment plans and will work with you to achieve mental health stability to reach your optimal state of wellness and live your best life.
Mandy is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience and knowledge. With a deep passion for improving the lives of her patients, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her practice. Mandy prioritizes the individuality of her patients when creating treatment plans and will work with you to achieve mental health stability to reach your optimal state of wellness and live your best life.
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Hello, my name is Saad and I treat the following conditions: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD. I also treat addiction. Suboxone is prescribed for opioid addiction. Naltrexone can be prescribed for both alcohol addiction and opioid addiction
Hello, my name is Saad and I treat the following conditions: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD. I also treat addiction. Suboxone is prescribed for opioid addiction. Naltrexone can be prescribed for both alcohol addiction and opioid addiction
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 help adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, burnout, and substance use concerns, and provide forensic and substance use evaluations for licensing boards.
I work with healthcare professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, attorneys, professional athletes, actors, influencers, and other high achievers who are used to holding everything together—but feel overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck. I'm a Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of healthcare experience, a Senior Fellow in Opioid Use Disorder, addiction specialist, forensic evaluator, and graduate nursing faculty member. I provide evidence-based care including medication management, addiction treatment, IDFPR evaluations, and genetic testing when appropriate—so you get clear answers, a practical plan, and results.
I help adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, burnout, and substance use concerns, and provide forensic and substance use evaluations for licensing boards.
I work with healthcare professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, attorneys, professional athletes, actors, influencers, and other high achievers who are used to holding everything together—but feel overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck. I'm a Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of healthcare experience, a Senior Fellow in Opioid Use Disorder, addiction specialist, forensic evaluator, and graduate nursing faculty member. I provide evidence-based care including medication management, addiction treatment, IDFPR evaluations, and genetic testing when appropriate—so you get clear answers, a practical plan, and results.
During my time working in primary care I have observed significant deficits in access to quality mental health care for both the geriatric and adult populations including patients with dementia, major depressive disorder, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and substance use disorder.
I obtained my Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Illinois Chicago in 2012 and I’m a Board Certified Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. A passion for caring for vulnerable populations lead me to apply and work with the international aid organization Doctors Without Borders where I worked in both Ethiopia and Malawi.
During my time working in primary care I have observed significant deficits in access to quality mental health care for both the geriatric and adult populations including patients with dementia, major depressive disorder, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and substance use disorder.
I obtained my Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Illinois Chicago in 2012 and I’m a Board Certified Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. A passion for caring for vulnerable populations lead me to apply and work with the international aid organization Doctors Without Borders where I worked in both Ethiopia and Malawi.
Life can feel overwhelming — especially when challenges come from every direction. You might be coping with depression or anxiety, adjusting to a major life change, or managing the stress of legal or medical issues. Maybe you’ve tried to handle it on your own but need a space where you can breathe, feel understood, and get real tools to make things better.
I specialize in working with adults and seniors, offering both in-person in Mundelein and secure telepsych sessions across Illinois. My approach is trauma-informed, nonjudgmental, and rooted in over 13 years of psychiatric experience in adult and geriatric mental health.
Life can feel overwhelming — especially when challenges come from every direction. You might be coping with depression or anxiety, adjusting to a major life change, or managing the stress of legal or medical issues. Maybe you’ve tried to handle it on your own but need a space where you can breathe, feel understood, and get real tools to make things better.
I specialize in working with adults and seniors, offering both in-person in Mundelein and secure telepsych sessions across Illinois. My approach is trauma-informed, nonjudgmental, and rooted in over 13 years of psychiatric experience in adult and geriatric mental health.
When your mental health feels off, it’s rarely just one piece, it’s often connected to your body, stress, and life circumstances. As a dual-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I’m trained to see the full picture. I help people who are navigating anxiety, mood changes, and complex health concerns understand how their physical and emotional health intersect, so nothing gets overlooked. My goal is to provide thoughtful, comprehensive care that brings clarity, stability, and a real path forward.
When your mental health feels off, it’s rarely just one piece, it’s often connected to your body, stress, and life circumstances. As a dual-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I’m trained to see the full picture. I help people who are navigating anxiety, mood changes, and complex health concerns understand how their physical and emotional health intersect, so nothing gets overlooked. My goal is to provide thoughtful, comprehensive care that brings clarity, stability, and a real path forward.
Meet Judy – Your Partner in Mental Wellness.
With over 30 years of compassionate, evidence-based care, I’m here to help you navigate life’s challenges with understanding and support. As a board-certified and licensed Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I’ve worked across diverse healthcare settings—from critical care and trauma to substance abuse treatment—always placing your well-being at the center.
Meet Judy – Your Partner in Mental Wellness.
With over 30 years of compassionate, evidence-based care, I’m here to help you navigate life’s challenges with understanding and support. As a board-certified and licensed Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I’ve worked across diverse healthcare settings—from critical care and trauma to substance abuse treatment—always placing your well-being at the center.
I employ evidence-based strategies tailored to each individual’s needs. Whether you’re navigating the complexities of mood disorders or seeking support for PTSD, I am committed to providing a safe space for healing and growth
I employ evidence-based strategies tailored to each individual’s needs. Whether you’re navigating the complexities of mood disorders or seeking support for PTSD, I am committed to providing a safe space for healing and growth
Our psychiatric clinic is committed to providing cutting-edge treatments for mental health challenges that have not responded to traditional approaches. We specialize in innovative treatments that have shown promise in clinical research, such as Ketamine-assisted therapy, Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS), IV Ketamine, Spravato (nasal spray, esketamine), Medication Management, General Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, including EMDR.
Our psychiatric clinic is committed to providing cutting-edge treatments for mental health challenges that have not responded to traditional approaches. We specialize in innovative treatments that have shown promise in clinical research, such as Ketamine-assisted therapy, Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS), IV Ketamine, Spravato (nasal spray, esketamine), Medication Management, General Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, including EMDR.
They may be struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, mood disorders, or substance use.
I provide personalized, evidence-based care using psychopharmacology to treat depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, insomnia, and more. My approach focuses on helping clients achieve meaningful and lasting improvements in their mental health.
They may be struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, mood disorders, or substance use.
I provide personalized, evidence-based care using psychopharmacology to treat depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, insomnia, and more. My approach focuses on helping clients achieve meaningful and lasting improvements in their mental health.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly struggling with anxiety, depression, mood changes, substance use, or maternal and women’s mental health concerns.
I specialize in treating mood disorders, behavioral disorders, substance use disorders, maternal mental health, and women’s mental health concerns. I am deeply committed to creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment where patients feel safe discussing even the most difficult topics. Together, we focus on progress.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly struggling with anxiety, depression, mood changes, substance use, or maternal and women’s mental health concerns.
I specialize in treating mood disorders, behavioral disorders, substance use disorders, maternal mental health, and women’s mental health concerns. I am deeply committed to creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment where patients feel safe discussing even the most difficult topics. Together, we focus on progress.
I help adolescents and adults who appear strong and capable on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or emotionally exhausted on the inside. Many are high-functioning individuals navigating anxiety, mood instability, trauma, ADHD, sleep difficulties, or major life transitions. They want to understand what’s happening in their minds and bodies, feel more stable and grounded, regain focus and motivation, and move forward with clarity and confidence. I support those seeking thoughtful, collaborative care and meaningful, sustainable change over time.
I help adolescents and adults who appear strong and capable on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or emotionally exhausted on the inside. Many are high-functioning individuals navigating anxiety, mood instability, trauma, ADHD, sleep difficulties, or major life transitions. They want to understand what’s happening in their minds and bodies, feel more stable and grounded, regain focus and motivation, and move forward with clarity and confidence. I support those seeking thoughtful, collaborative care and meaningful, sustainable change over time.
Finding the right support can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I am a board-certified psychiatric Nurse Practitioner helping individuals move past feeling "stuck" toward a life of clarity and purpose. My practice blends evidence-based medication management with a deep appreciation for the unique narrative of every patient. I believe mental health is more than just a list of symptoms; it’s about your environment, your history, and your goals. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or life transitions, we will work collaboratively to build a sustainable path forward that respects your autonomy.
Finding the right support can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I am a board-certified psychiatric Nurse Practitioner helping individuals move past feeling "stuck" toward a life of clarity and purpose. My practice blends evidence-based medication management with a deep appreciation for the unique narrative of every patient. I believe mental health is more than just a list of symptoms; it’s about your environment, your history, and your goals. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or life transitions, we will work collaboratively to build a sustainable path forward that respects your autonomy.
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FAQ - Substance Use Psychiatrists
Ho can psychiatrists help with substance use disorders?
Substance use disorders are characterized by the use of alcohol, prescription medications, or other drugs in ways that harm a person's health, relationships, or responsibilities at home, work, or school. While not everyone who uses substances meets the criteria for a disorder, substance use that becomes frequent, risky, or disruptive to daily life may indicate the presence of a substance use disorder. In these cases, psychiatric care can be critical to helping clients reach recovery. Psychiatrists who specialize in substance use can help individuals understand the role substances play in their lives and support them in making changes through a combination of therapy and, when appropriate, medication.
How do psychiatrists treat substance use disorders?
At the start of care, psychiatrists typically conduct a thorough evaluation of a client's current substance use and assess for any co-occurring mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression. This assessment helps determine whether outpatient care is appropriate or if a higher level of support—such as a detox program or intensive outpatient program (IOP)—is needed first. Once an appropriate care setting is identified, the psychiatrist and client work together to establish treatment goals and a personalized plan. This plan may include therapy approaches such as motivational interviewing, harm reduction strategies, or relapse prevention. For some individuals, medication-assisted treatment (MAT)—such as buprenorphine for opioid use or naltrexone for alcohol use—may be used to manage cravings, withdrawal, or relapse risk.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in substance use disorders?
The Psychology Today online directory is a useful tool for finding psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in treating substance use. The directory allows users to search for providers with expertise in specific areas, such as alcohol use, drug use, or dual diagnosis. It also includes filters for insurance coverage, location, session format (in-person or telehealth), and provider identity characteristics, such as gender or cultural background. When evaluating a psychiatrist, it's helpful to ask about their experience treating the specific substance of concern, as not all providers treat all types of substance use. Understanding their approach to therapy and medication can also help ensure the provider is a good fit.