Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists in Grayslake, IL
Dr. Kailee Lenczycki
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I'm so glad you're reaching out! Seeking help doesn't mean you're failing; it means you're taking an important step toward self-care and healing. You may be feeling burned out, on edge, and just going through the motions. It's affecting your life, relationships, and work. You’ve tried everything you can think of to feel better, but nothing's working. You're searching for a comprehensive approach to mental health care that considers the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. Something that's more than just medications! You're ready for a change, to feel like yourself again. I want to help you get there!
I'm so glad you're reaching out! Seeking help doesn't mean you're failing; it means you're taking an important step toward self-care and healing. You may be feeling burned out, on edge, and just going through the motions. It's affecting your life, relationships, and work. You’ve tried everything you can think of to feel better, but nothing's working. You're searching for a comprehensive approach to mental health care that considers the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. Something that's more than just medications! You're ready for a change, to feel like yourself again. I want to help you get there!
Thrive Psychiatric Services, Lisa Hengen
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I see a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma‑related symptoms, OCD, sleep problems, stress, and attention difficulties.
I am a board‑certified Psychiatric‑Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 17 years of clinical experience. I provide evidence‑based, psychiatric care across the lifespan, with a primary focus on adults. My style is straightforward and collaborative, grounded in real‑world functioning, and intentionally free of unnecessary jargon or performative intensity.
I see a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma‑related symptoms, OCD, sleep problems, stress, and attention difficulties.
I am a board‑certified Psychiatric‑Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 17 years of clinical experience. I provide evidence‑based, psychiatric care across the lifespan, with a primary focus on adults. My style is straightforward and collaborative, grounded in real‑world functioning, and intentionally free of unnecessary jargon or performative intensity.
At One Step Forward Behavioral Health we specialize in medication management with supportive therapy, my first priority is ensuring you feel completely heard, validated, and respected. Our goal is simple: We partner with you to build a strong, stable foundation for your mind and body. This approach is designed to make your daily life easier, giving you the confidence to take a clear One Step Forward.
At One Step Forward Behavioral Health we specialize in medication management with supportive therapy, my first priority is ensuring you feel completely heard, validated, and respected. Our goal is simple: We partner with you to build a strong, stable foundation for your mind and body. This approach is designed to make your daily life easier, giving you the confidence to take a clear One Step Forward.
Thrive Psychiatric Services, Melinda Edwards
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, MSN, PMHNP
Online Only
I am a psychiatric provider with over ten years experience in the field of mental health. I have both inpatient and outpatient experience as an RN and as a prescribing clinician. My goal as your practitioner is to provide a holistic treatment approach. We will work together to find a solution that allows you to easily cope with stressors, recognize potential and set goals, feel motivated, and have a physical and mental sense of well-being.
I am a psychiatric provider with over ten years experience in the field of mental health. I have both inpatient and outpatient experience as an RN and as a prescribing clinician. My goal as your practitioner is to provide a holistic treatment approach. We will work together to find a solution that allows you to easily cope with stressors, recognize potential and set goals, feel motivated, and have a physical and mental sense of well-being.
Thrive Psychiatric Services, Esther Harris
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, FNP, RN
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am a caring, compassionate and approachable provider who enjoys helping my patients discover hope, engage in healing and begin the process of living their lives to the fullest. I provide medication management and basic psychotherapy in Grayslake, IL. I treat all ages including children 6 years and up. Being licensed in both psychiatric and family medicine allows me to provide a unique perspective in treating mental health conditions. Let me use my experience and symptom-targeted treatment planning to help you manage the symptoms that are causing you challenges and stress in your life.
I am a caring, compassionate and approachable provider who enjoys helping my patients discover hope, engage in healing and begin the process of living their lives to the fullest. I provide medication management and basic psychotherapy in Grayslake, IL. I treat all ages including children 6 years and up. Being licensed in both psychiatric and family medicine allows me to provide a unique perspective in treating mental health conditions. Let me use my experience and symptom-targeted treatment planning to help you manage the symptoms that are causing you challenges and stress in your life.
Thrive Psychiatric Services, Lena Kyrylenko
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APN, MSN, PMHNPBC
Online Only
I am a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) committed to delivering comprehensive and empathetic mental health care. With a Master of Science in Nursing specializing in PMHNP from Wilkes University, she brings a strong academic foundation and extensive clinical expertise to her practice.
I am a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) committed to delivering comprehensive and empathetic mental health care. With a Master of Science in Nursing specializing in PMHNP from Wilkes University, she brings a strong academic foundation and extensive clinical expertise to her practice.
I am a board-certified nurse practitioner with a background in both emergency and psychiatric medicine for 10 years. I provide medication management for patients 6 years and up. My goal is to provide a caring, compassionate, holistic, and individualized care to each of my patients. Our visits will be judgement free and my individualized treatment recommendations for each patient is based on their preferences.
I am a board-certified nurse practitioner with a background in both emergency and psychiatric medicine for 10 years. I provide medication management for patients 6 years and up. My goal is to provide a caring, compassionate, holistic, and individualized care to each of my patients. Our visits will be judgement free and my individualized treatment recommendations for each patient is based on their preferences.
At Akweli, we proudly serve clients from diverse backgrounds and communities across Illinois. Our practice is rooted in inclusivity, cultural sensitivity, and a deep commitment to meeting each individual where they are in their mental health journey. We provide bilingual care for children, adolescents, and adults ages 6 and up, addressing a wide range of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, schizophrenia, insomnia, gender dysphoria, and more.
At Akweli, we proudly serve clients from diverse backgrounds and communities across Illinois. Our practice is rooted in inclusivity, cultural sensitivity, and a deep commitment to meeting each individual where they are in their mental health journey. We provide bilingual care for children, adolescents, and adults ages 6 and up, addressing a wide range of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, schizophrenia, insomnia, gender dysphoria, and more.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing symptoms involving attention, anxiety, mood, emotional regulation, executive functioning, or behavioral change that are affecting daily functioning, relationships, school, or work life. Some patients feel chronically overwhelmed or stuck despite strong effort, while others are navigating more severe or longstanding psychiatric concerns. I provide thoughtful psychiatric evaluation grounded in careful assessment, diagnostic nuance, and individualized treatment planning.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing symptoms involving attention, anxiety, mood, emotional regulation, executive functioning, or behavioral change that are affecting daily functioning, relationships, school, or work life. Some patients feel chronically overwhelmed or stuck despite strong effort, while others are navigating more severe or longstanding psychiatric concerns. I provide thoughtful psychiatric evaluation grounded in careful assessment, diagnostic nuance, and individualized treatment planning.
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I work with children, teens, adults, and older adults, treating a wide range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, OCD, social anxiety, ADHD, and mood disorders.
My approach is patient-centered and grounded in evidence-based care, with a focus on building trust and meaningful connection across all age groups and backgrounds. I’m committed to supporting each individual’s unique journey toward lasting mental wellness and personal growth.
I work with children, teens, adults, and older adults, treating a wide range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, OCD, social anxiety, ADHD, and mood disorders.
My approach is patient-centered and grounded in evidence-based care, with a focus on building trust and meaningful connection across all age groups and backgrounds. I’m committed to supporting each individual’s unique journey toward lasting mental wellness and personal growth.
Poprawski specializes in the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to treat depression, OCD, and other diagnoses.
She is passionate about helping patients believe there is hope for remission. Dr. Poprawski doesn't believe in a one size fits all method of care. Offering TMS for patients who have tried meds and failed or are not providing enough relief from depression, OCD, and other diagnoses. Transcranial magnetic stimulation can help when other methods don't.
Poprawski specializes in the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to treat depression, OCD, and other diagnoses.
She is passionate about helping patients believe there is hope for remission. Dr. Poprawski doesn't believe in a one size fits all method of care. Offering TMS for patients who have tried meds and failed or are not providing enough relief from depression, OCD, and other diagnoses. Transcranial magnetic stimulation can help when other methods don't.
I am a dedicated and board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience spanning both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. My expertise encompasses the treatment of a wide range of conditions including anxiety, depression, attention deficit disorder (ADD / ADHD), insomnia, and mood disorders. I approach each client with empathy and understanding, tailoring my treatment plans to meet their unique needs and goals.
I am a dedicated and board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience spanning both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. My expertise encompasses the treatment of a wide range of conditions including anxiety, depression, attention deficit disorder (ADD / ADHD), insomnia, and mood disorders. I approach each client with empathy and understanding, tailoring my treatment plans to meet their unique needs and goals.
Brown is an expert in the treatment of OCD.
In addition to supplements and medication management, unlike most psychiatrists, Dr. Brown also offers psychotherapy services for those who are interested. His open-ended approach aims to help clients find a deeper connection with themselves and for OCD folks is meant to be a compliment to their exposure treatment.
Brown is an expert in the treatment of OCD.
In addition to supplements and medication management, unlike most psychiatrists, Dr. Brown also offers psychotherapy services for those who are interested. His open-ended approach aims to help clients find a deeper connection with themselves and for OCD folks is meant to be a compliment to their exposure treatment.
Shawn Faust, DNP, PMHNP, has been in clinical practice since 2018, specializing in OCD and OC-spectrum conditions including Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Hoarding Disorder, Excoriation Disorder, and Trichotillomania.
Dr. Faust provides medication management for OCD and OC-spectrum conditions, including Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Hoarding Disorder, Excoriation Disorder, and Trichotillomania. He manages co-occurring depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, and PTSD, with medication plans adjusted based on outcome tracking and patient feedback.
Shawn Faust, DNP, PMHNP, has been in clinical practice since 2018, specializing in OCD and OC-spectrum conditions including Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Hoarding Disorder, Excoriation Disorder, and Trichotillomania.
Dr. Faust provides medication management for OCD and OC-spectrum conditions, including Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Hoarding Disorder, Excoriation Disorder, and Trichotillomania. He manages co-occurring depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, and PTSD, with medication plans adjusted based on outcome tracking and patient feedback.
I diagnose and treat anxiety, OCD, phobias, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
Practicing in the Chicago suburbs and serving clients throughout the greater Chicago, IL area, I’m passionate about supporting people through life’s challenges. Everyone experiences mental health struggles at some point, and my goal as a psychiatric provider is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered. I offer individualized, patient-centered psychiatric care with a focus on medication management as part of a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to your needs.
I diagnose and treat anxiety, OCD, phobias, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
Practicing in the Chicago suburbs and serving clients throughout the greater Chicago, IL area, I’m passionate about supporting people through life’s challenges. Everyone experiences mental health struggles at some point, and my goal as a psychiatric provider is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered. I offer individualized, patient-centered psychiatric care with a focus on medication management as part of a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Wait Time: ≤ 2-4 weeks; Request Visit By Messaging Dr. Rose via Psychology Today, His Website, or Email. - Dr. Rose is a forensic psychiatrist providing both clinical and medical-legal services. His approach begins by taking ample time to obtain a thorough understanding of who you are as a person from a variety of perspectives. He values making sure that every patient is informed and understands the meaning behind every diagnosis and the reasons for why certain treatments are recommended over others. Initial patient contact via messaging as above is required. Phone calls are intended for existing patients (or attorneys) only.
Wait Time: ≤ 2-4 weeks; Request Visit By Messaging Dr. Rose via Psychology Today, His Website, or Email. - Dr. Rose is a forensic psychiatrist providing both clinical and medical-legal services. His approach begins by taking ample time to obtain a thorough understanding of who you are as a person from a variety of perspectives. He values making sure that every patient is informed and understands the meaning behind every diagnosis and the reasons for why certain treatments are recommended over others. Initial patient contact via messaging as above is required. Phone calls are intended for existing patients (or attorneys) only.
He specializes in anxiety disorders, panic attacks, OCD, ADHD.
Jeff K. Abbott, MD is a ABPN board certified psychiatrist. He graduated medical school from UT Southwestern, and completed psychiatry residency training as Chief Resident from Northwestern University. He has received numerous awards for education, merit, and continues to teach trainees at Northwestern.
He specializes in anxiety disorders, panic attacks, OCD, ADHD.
Jeff K. Abbott, MD is a ABPN board certified psychiatrist. He graduated medical school from UT Southwestern, and completed psychiatry residency training as Chief Resident from Northwestern University. He has received numerous awards for education, merit, and continues to teach trainees at Northwestern.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to facilitating clinical stability and emotional resilience through evidence-based, patient-centered care. My expertise spans the lifespan, including children, adolescents, and adults, specializing in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, and ADHD. Leveraging extensive experience across outpatient, inpatient, and community health settings, I prioritize a collaborative diagnostic approach to ensure treatment is both precise and compassionate. By integrating specialized psychopharmacology with a focus on long-term wellness.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to facilitating clinical stability and emotional resilience through evidence-based, patient-centered care. My expertise spans the lifespan, including children, adolescents, and adults, specializing in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, and ADHD. Leveraging extensive experience across outpatient, inpatient, and community health settings, I prioritize a collaborative diagnostic approach to ensure treatment is both precise and compassionate. By integrating specialized psychopharmacology with a focus on long-term wellness.
Poprawski specializes in the use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to treat depression, OCD, and other diagnoses.
She is passionate about helping patients believe there is hope for remission. Dr. Poprawski doesn't believe in a one size fits all method of care. Offering TMS for patients that have tried meds and failed or are not providing enough relief from depression, OCD, and other diagnoses. Transcranial magnetic stimulation can help when other methods don't.
Poprawski specializes in the use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to treat depression, OCD, and other diagnoses.
She is passionate about helping patients believe there is hope for remission. Dr. Poprawski doesn't believe in a one size fits all method of care. Offering TMS for patients that have tried meds and failed or are not providing enough relief from depression, OCD, and other diagnoses. Transcranial magnetic stimulation can help when other methods don't.
I specialize in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, and more.
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 specialize in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, and more.
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
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FAQ - Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrist help with obsessive-compulsive disorder?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by recurring, intrusive thoughts that lead to repetitive behaviors, such as excessive cleaning, hand-washing, checking, counting, or hoarding. These behaviors often serve as temporary relief from distressing thoughts but can quickly become disruptive and time-consuming. OCD commonly begins in late childhood or adolescence and may fluctuate in intensity over time, often influenced by life changes or stress. For many, the condition can interfere with daily functioning, including school, work, relationships, and overall well-being. Seeking psychiatric care can therefore be a valuable step in learning how to manage and reduce the impact of OCD on everyday life.
How do psychiatrists treat OCD?
During appointmnts, psychiatrists typically review a client's symptoms and any current medications to determine an appropriate treatment approach. Psychiatrists who specialize in OCD often use a combination of medication and therapy to support symptom management. The most frequently prescribed medications for OCD are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) which can help reduce the intensity of obsessive thoughts and emotional distress. While not all psychiatrists provide therapy themselves, many collaborate with therapists to support interventions like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a highly effective therapeutic method for treating OCD.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in OCD?
The Psychology Today online directory can be a helpful resource to search for psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in OCD. In addition to searching for psychiatrists who specialize in OCD, you may consider searching for psychiatrists who specialize in working with a particular population, such as children, or a certain co-occurring condition, such as anxiety. When searching for a provider, ask about their specific experience treating symptoms of OCD and what their approach to therapy and medication is. It is also important to determine whether their office is accessible (either close-by or via telehealth) and if they accept your insurance.