Psychiatrists for Teens and Adolescents in Libertyville, IL
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 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.
Aleksandra Besterfeldt
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, AGNP, FPA, RN
11 Endorsed
Libertyville, IL 60048
As a dual-certified Nurse Practitioner in Adult-Geriatric Acute Care and Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP), I have years of experience helping people with conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bipolar disorders, Insomnia, PTSD, psychosis and Schizophrenia. I'm skilled at assisting older adults facing challenges like dementia, mood changes, and sleep troubles.
As a dual-certified Nurse Practitioner in Adult-Geriatric Acute Care and Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP), I have years of experience helping people with conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bipolar disorders, Insomnia, PTSD, psychosis and Schizophrenia. I'm skilled at assisting older adults facing challenges like dementia, mood changes, and sleep troubles.
I specialize in comprehensive psychiatric care for teens, adults and older adults facing anxiety, depression, psychosis, ADHD, Bipolar disorder and Schizophrenia.
Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck. Through personalized treatment and thoughtful medication management, I help you regain clarity, stability, and a renewed sense of well-being. My goal is to create a treatment plan that fits your life and helps you feel more like yourself again, calm, focused, and in control.
I specialize in comprehensive psychiatric care for teens, adults and older adults facing anxiety, depression, psychosis, ADHD, Bipolar disorder and Schizophrenia.
Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck. Through personalized treatment and thoughtful medication management, I help you regain clarity, stability, and a renewed sense of well-being. My goal is to create a treatment plan that fits your life and helps you feel more like yourself again, calm, focused, and in control.
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.
I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing treatment across a wide range of psychiatric conditions and levels of complexity. Areas of focus include ADHD, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, autism spectrum conditions, executive dysfunction, and complex or overlapping symptom presentations.
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.
I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing treatment across a wide range of psychiatric conditions and levels of complexity. Areas of focus include ADHD, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, autism spectrum conditions, executive dysfunction, and complex or overlapping symptom presentations.
Psychiatric care for kids, teens, and
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, AGNP, FPA
2 Endorsed
Libertyville, IL 60048
At Embrace Behavioral Health, we offer holistic, root-cause ADHD care designed specifically for children and teens.
We go beyond the ADHD label to uncover root causes like nutritional imbalances, sleep issues, gut health, and environmental triggers. Our integrative care includes lab testing, lifestyle changes, and emotional support. In addition to medication, we also offer health coaching. This is more focused on helping you implement things like exercise and nutrition.
At Embrace Behavioral Health, we offer holistic, root-cause ADHD care designed specifically for children and teens.
We go beyond the ADHD label to uncover root causes like nutritional imbalances, sleep issues, gut health, and environmental triggers. Our integrative care includes lab testing, lifestyle changes, and emotional support. In addition to medication, we also offer health coaching. This is more focused on helping you implement things like exercise and nutrition.
Brianna Wicinski
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, FNP, FPA, RN
1 Endorsed
Libertyville, IL 60048
Since the beginning of my career, I have gained knowledge and expertise as a healthcare provider in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I excel in providing care to a variety of individuals, including emergency, intensive care, medical-surgical, correctional, and psychiatric populations. While supporting my patients in overcoming their physical and emotional challenges, I developed a passion for working with individuals struggling with mental health disorders and and thoroughly enjoy educating & empowering my patients to strengthen their mental health throughout their healing journey.
Since the beginning of my career, I have gained knowledge and expertise as a healthcare provider in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I excel in providing care to a variety of individuals, including emergency, intensive care, medical-surgical, correctional, and psychiatric populations. While supporting my patients in overcoming their physical and emotional challenges, I developed a passion for working with individuals struggling with mental health disorders and and thoroughly enjoy educating & empowering my patients to strengthen their mental health throughout their healing journey.
I provide medication management for adolescent and adult patients, with special interests in ADHD, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
I hold national board certifications with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and my Doctorate of Nursing Practice and Master of Science degrees in Nursing at Lewis University. I worked as a Certified School Nurse for ten years while pursing my advanced degrees as a Nurse Practitioner.
I provide medication management for adolescent and adult patients, with special interests in ADHD, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
I hold national board certifications with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and my Doctorate of Nursing Practice and Master of Science degrees in Nursing at Lewis University. I worked as a Certified School Nurse for ten years while pursing my advanced degrees as a Nurse Practitioner.
I offer the medical knowledge learned from a thirty year career in Neuropsychiatry. The brain and mind work in harmony seeking balance. The difficulty that you are experiencing, whether this affects your emotions, thinking or behavior, is something I may be able to help. Life is both complicated and simple. I would like to help.
I offer the medical knowledge learned from a thirty year career in Neuropsychiatry. The brain and mind work in harmony seeking balance. The difficulty that you are experiencing, whether this affects your emotions, thinking or behavior, is something I may be able to help. Life is both complicated and simple. I would like to help.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing ADHD, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), mood disorders, and eating disorders.
My approach is holistic and collaborative, integrating thoughtful medication management with lifestyle considerations such as sleep, nutrition, movement, and overall wellness.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing ADHD, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), mood disorders, and eating disorders.
My approach is holistic and collaborative, integrating thoughtful medication management with lifestyle considerations such as sleep, nutrition, movement, and overall wellness.
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My ideal client faces anxiety, depression, PTSD, or mood disorders, struggling with emotional regulation, stress, and relationships. They need a safe space to express themselves, a thorough psychiatric evaluation, and a tailored treatment plan combining therapy and medication management. Their goals include improving coping skills, stabilizing mood, building confidence, and strengthening relationships. They're motivated to heal from trauma, regain control, and achieve emotional and personal growth through a collaborative, holistic approach focused on overall well-being.
My ideal client faces anxiety, depression, PTSD, or mood disorders, struggling with emotional regulation, stress, and relationships. They need a safe space to express themselves, a thorough psychiatric evaluation, and a tailored treatment plan combining therapy and medication management. Their goals include improving coping skills, stabilizing mood, building confidence, and strengthening relationships. They're motivated to heal from trauma, regain control, and achieve emotional and personal growth through a collaborative, holistic approach focused on overall well-being.
Balanced Psychiatric Solutions, Beata Janton
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, FNP, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
As a double board-certified nurse practitioner in both family and psychiatric practice, I have dedicated my career to providing holistic care since 2015. Beginning my journey in family medicine, I spent several years at a community healthcare clinic, where I encountered patients from underserved populations. It became clear that many of patients faced not only complex medical issues but also severe mental health challenges that often went untreated. This realization motivated me to pursue a psychiatric specialty, enhancing my ability to serve my patients effectively. I earned my psychiatric degree from the University of St. Francis.
As a double board-certified nurse practitioner in both family and psychiatric practice, I have dedicated my career to providing holistic care since 2015. Beginning my journey in family medicine, I spent several years at a community healthcare clinic, where I encountered patients from underserved populations. It became clear that many of patients faced not only complex medical issues but also severe mental health challenges that often went untreated. This realization motivated me to pursue a psychiatric specialty, enhancing my ability to serve my patients effectively. I earned my psychiatric degree from the University of St. Francis.
As a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, I am committed to providing compassionate, integrative mental health care grounded in evidence-based practices. I work collaboratively with clients to understand their unique challenges and goals, focusing on a holistic approach that includes both psychotherapy and medication management when appropriate.
As a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, I am committed to providing compassionate, integrative mental health care grounded in evidence-based practices. I work collaboratively with clients to understand their unique challenges and goals, focusing on a holistic approach that includes both psychotherapy and medication management when appropriate.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience of psychiatry across the lifespan. I value the importance of individualizing each patients’ care based on assessment data. I will then provide therapeutic interventions as necessary specific to that patient.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience of psychiatry across the lifespan. I value the importance of individualizing each patients’ care based on assessment data. I will then provide therapeutic interventions as necessary specific to that patient.
He completed both his general psychiatry residency training and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
Dr. Lachin believes in a collaborative approach to care that empowers patients to make the best decisions to improve their health and wellbeing. By utilizing tailored medication interventions and therapeutic techniques, he works with patients to create an effective individualized treatment plan.
He completed both his general psychiatry residency training and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
Dr. Lachin believes in a collaborative approach to care that empowers patients to make the best decisions to improve their health and wellbeing. By utilizing tailored medication interventions and therapeutic techniques, he works with patients to create an effective individualized treatment plan.
He is Board Certified in both Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and General Psychiatry.
Offers comprehensive psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults in Chicago and Hinsdale. We offer ADHD evaluations, diagnostic assessments, therapy, and medication managemen
One of 3 patient best-rated Psychiatrists in Chicago,2023,2022,2021, 2020, 2019,2018, 2017, 2016, 5-star rated Psychiatrist on Zocdoc, Vitals, and an IL top doctor in 2020.
He is Board Certified in both Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and General Psychiatry.
Offers comprehensive psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults in Chicago and Hinsdale. We offer ADHD evaluations, diagnostic assessments, therapy, and medication managemen
One of 3 patient best-rated Psychiatrists in Chicago,2023,2022,2021, 2020, 2019,2018, 2017, 2016, 5-star rated Psychiatrist on Zocdoc, Vitals, and an IL top doctor in 2020.
I provide medication management and supportive psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults through both in-person and telehealth appointments.
My clients describe sessions as comfortable, validating, and relieving. I listen first, then we create a plan together, whether that's medication, coping skills, emotional support, or lifestyle approaches. I believe progress happens when you feel safe, heard, and not rushed.
I provide medication management and supportive psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults through both in-person and telehealth appointments.
My clients describe sessions as comfortable, validating, and relieving. I listen first, then we create a plan together, whether that's medication, coping skills, emotional support, or lifestyle approaches. I believe progress happens when you feel safe, heard, and not rushed.
After spending over 10 years working as a registered nurse and nurse educator, I felt the calling to change my focus and serve those struggling with their mental health. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I have a passion for helping men and women overcome depression, anxiety, and attention-deficit disorders. My goal is for you to feel like your best self! Individualized care plans can be made to fit your lifestyle.
After spending over 10 years working as a registered nurse and nurse educator, I felt the calling to change my focus and serve those struggling with their mental health. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I have a passion for helping men and women overcome depression, anxiety, and attention-deficit disorders. My goal is for you to feel like your best self! Individualized care plans can be made to fit your lifestyle.
Milica provides compassionate, whole-person care to both adolescents and adults.
Her treatment style is collaborative, practical, and empowering. She partners with each client to develop a tailored care plan that may include medication, therapy, and lifestyle support aimed at long-term emotional balance and personal growth.
Milica provides compassionate, whole-person care to both adolescents and adults.
Her treatment style is collaborative, practical, and empowering. She partners with each client to develop a tailored care plan that may include medication, therapy, and lifestyle support aimed at long-term emotional balance and personal growth.
I believe a healthy body and mind are non-negotiables for a happy life. Together, we can design a plan that helps you be the best version of YOU possible. I believe we can move forward with perseverance, empathy, cooperation and creativity to ensure a bright future. I am always ready to provide you with tools and support on your mental health journey. Clients often tell me I am someone who is understanding, knowledgeable and easily relatable. I take the time to get to know clients and their goals before truly delving into care that builds in complexity over time.
I believe a healthy body and mind are non-negotiables for a happy life. Together, we can design a plan that helps you be the best version of YOU possible. I believe we can move forward with perseverance, empathy, cooperation and creativity to ensure a bright future. I am always ready to provide you with tools and support on your mental health journey. Clients often tell me I am someone who is understanding, knowledgeable and easily relatable. I take the time to get to know clients and their goals before truly delving into care that builds in complexity over time.
Leroy Lambey, PMHNP-BC, helps children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors across Illinois gain stability, clarity, and renewed confidence through thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric medication management at LifeStance Health.
He specializes in treating ADHD, anxiety, and mood disorders including depression and bipolar disorder, while also supporting individuals experiencing psychosis, PTSD, and alcohol or drug use issues. Leroy is especially passionate about working with individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital.He specializes in treating ADHD, anx
Leroy Lambey, PMHNP-BC, helps children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors across Illinois gain stability, clarity, and renewed confidence through thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric medication management at LifeStance Health.
He specializes in treating ADHD, anxiety, and mood disorders including depression and bipolar disorder, while also supporting individuals experiencing psychosis, PTSD, and alcohol or drug use issues. Leroy is especially passionate about working with individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital.He specializes in treating ADHD, anx
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FAQ - About Teenage Psychiatry
What does an adolescent psychiatrist do?
Adolescent psychiatrists specialize in the mental health care of pre-teens and teens. Unlike general child psychiatrists who may treat anyone under 18 years old, adolescent psychiatrists often concentrate on youth ages 12 to 18 and are well-versed in the social, cognitive, and emotional issues that specifically affect teenagers. They focus on the unique challenges that arise during these years, such as academic pressure, social and peer dynamics, identity development, family conflict, and increasing emotional and behavioral expectations. In addition, adolescence is often the time when mood disorders, anxiety, eating disorders, or substance use concerns first emerge or intensify.
Psychiatrists who work with teens are trained to address these issues and often use a combination of talk therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, and, when indicated, medication to treat these specific conditions. Psychiatrists with expertise in this area are also skilled at engaging teenagers in the therapeutic process and may have particular expertise in balancing the involvement of the teen's family in treatment in a way that balances the teen’s needs and growing independence. They also frequently coordinate care with schools, therapists, and other providers to ensure teens receive well-rounded support.
Psychiatrists who work with teens are trained to address these issues and often use a combination of talk therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, and, when indicated, medication to treat these specific conditions. Psychiatrists with expertise in this area are also skilled at engaging teenagers in the therapeutic process and may have particular expertise in balancing the involvement of the teen's family in treatment in a way that balances the teen’s needs and growing independence. They also frequently coordinate care with schools, therapists, and other providers to ensure teens receive well-rounded support.
How to find a psychiatrist for teens?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows users to search for psychiatrists by age-focus, making it easy to find psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who work with teens. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approach, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. These details can help you evaluate whether a psychiatrist aligns with your teen's needs and is a good fit.