Dementia Psychiatrists in Libertyville, IL
Aleksandra Besterfeldt
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, AGNP, FPA, RN
11 Endorsed
Libertyville, IL 60048
I'm skilled at assisting older adults facing challenges like dementia, mood changes, and sleep troubles.
My approach is all about YOU. Every individual has unique needs, and I aim to offer personalized care tailored to what you're going through. In addition to medication, we also offer health coaching. This is more focused on helping you implement things like exercise and nutrition.
I'm skilled at assisting older adults facing challenges like dementia, mood changes, and sleep troubles.
My approach is all about YOU. Every individual has unique needs, and I aim to offer personalized care tailored to what you're going through. In addition to medication, we also offer health coaching. This is more focused on helping you implement things like exercise and nutrition.
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 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.
Beata Kaczkowski
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP-FPA, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Libertyville, IL 60048
Not accepting new clients
If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, Dementia, psychosis or PTSD, you're not alone, and support is within reach.
I understand that seeking help can be a big step, and I’m here to ensure you feel supported and understood every step of the way. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where we can work together to build a treatment plan that truly fits your needs and aspirations.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, Dementia, psychosis or PTSD, you're not alone, and support is within reach.
I understand that seeking help can be a big step, and I’m here to ensure you feel supported and understood every step of the way. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where we can work together to build a treatment plan that truly fits your needs and aspirations.
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She also specializes in geriatric psychiatry, supporting older adults with dementia, depression, and psychiatric symptoms related to chronic medical conditions.
Dr. Beena Saad is a board-certified psychiatrist in New York, NY with over 20 years of experience in psychiatry, child psychiatry, and psychosomatic medicine. She provides mental health services in New York to individuals facing complex emotional, behavioral, or physical manifestations of stress. Her compassionate, evidence-based approach empowers clients to better understand their struggles and develop personalized solutions for lasting well-being.
She also specializes in geriatric psychiatry, supporting older adults with dementia, depression, and psychiatric symptoms related to chronic medical conditions.
Dr. Beena Saad is a board-certified psychiatrist in New York, NY with over 20 years of experience in psychiatry, child psychiatry, and psychosomatic medicine. She provides mental health services in New York to individuals facing complex emotional, behavioral, or physical manifestations of stress. Her compassionate, evidence-based approach empowers clients to better understand their struggles and develop personalized solutions for lasting well-being.
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.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply unlike yourself lately? Are you navigating the heavy weight of a mood disorder, the racing thoughts of ADHD, or the complex layers of trauma and psychosis? You deserve more than just symptom relief; you deserve a path toward clarity, confidence, and true mental balance. I’m a psychiatric provider specializing in comprehensive care for individuals ages 12 and up. I'm dedicated to helping you navigate life’s transitions and stressors within a safe, nonjudgmental space where your unique story is respected and heard.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply unlike yourself lately? Are you navigating the heavy weight of a mood disorder, the racing thoughts of ADHD, or the complex layers of trauma and psychosis? You deserve more than just symptom relief; you deserve a path toward clarity, confidence, and true mental balance. I’m a psychiatric provider specializing in comprehensive care for individuals ages 12 and up. I'm dedicated to helping you navigate life’s transitions and stressors within a safe, nonjudgmental space where your unique story is respected and heard.
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.
For more than two decades, I have had the privilege of walking alongside individuals on their health journeys. As a doctorally prepared, dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I blend medical expertise with genuine human connection.
With specialized training in primary care, addiction medicine, and psychiatry, I provide thoughtful, evidence-based treatment tailored to each stage of life. My approach is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and a deep commitment to helping people build sustainable wellness from the inside out.
For more than two decades, I have had the privilege of walking alongside individuals on their health journeys. As a doctorally prepared, dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I blend medical expertise with genuine human connection.
With specialized training in primary care, addiction medicine, and psychiatry, I provide thoughtful, evidence-based treatment tailored to each stage of life. My approach is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and a deep commitment to helping people build sustainable wellness from the inside out.
My name is Joan Ajide, owner of Hone ur Health & Wellness. I hold a dual board certification with American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a family nurse practitioner and a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I earned both a family nurse practitioner and a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner post graduate certificate from Lewis University. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from University of Illinois in Chicago and a Master of Science in Clinical Nurse Leadership from Saint Xavier University. I have over 15 years of nursing experience in both acute and primary care treating various age groups.
My name is Joan Ajide, owner of Hone ur Health & Wellness. I hold a dual board certification with American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a family nurse practitioner and a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I earned both a family nurse practitioner and a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner post graduate certificate from Lewis University. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from University of Illinois in Chicago and a Master of Science in Clinical Nurse Leadership from Saint Xavier University. I have over 15 years of nursing experience in both acute and primary care treating various age groups.
Michael Ficaro is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the state of Illinois. Michael has been in the mental health field for ten years and has experience working with both adolescents and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Michael has worked with patients with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, substance use disorders, spectrum disorders, personality disorders, and behavioral disorders. Michael also offers Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).
Michael Ficaro is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the state of Illinois. Michael has been in the mental health field for ten years and has experience working with both adolescents and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Michael has worked with patients with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, substance use disorders, spectrum disorders, personality disorders, and behavioral disorders. Michael also offers Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).
My name is Margeret Kiggundu, I am a dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner, providing whole-person care that recognizes the connection between mental, emotional, and physical health. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, Women Health. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered. My goal is to help you regain balance, improve your well-being, and move forward with confidence.
My name is Margeret Kiggundu, I am a dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner, providing whole-person care that recognizes the connection between mental, emotional, and physical health. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, Women Health. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered. My goal is to help you regain balance, improve your well-being, and move forward with confidence.
I am accepting new clients. I am dual board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. For the last 18 years as a Nurse Practitioner, I have served the psychiatric community in multiple ways and settings; their primary care needs and their psychiatric needs over the years. I opened my own practice in Summer 2025 and am looking forward to giving compassionate, quality care to you. I enjoy getting to know the whole person and understanding your life and point of view in order to find the best treatment available that fits with your lifestyle.
I am accepting new clients. I am dual board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. For the last 18 years as a Nurse Practitioner, I have served the psychiatric community in multiple ways and settings; their primary care needs and their psychiatric needs over the years. I opened my own practice in Summer 2025 and am looking forward to giving compassionate, quality care to you. I enjoy getting to know the whole person and understanding your life and point of view in order to find the best treatment available that fits with your lifestyle.
As a DNP-PMHNP with Full Practice Authority, my role is multifaceted, including providing quality care, building and maintaining therapeutic relationships, educating, advocating, counseling, referring, and managing medication. I completed my doctorate degree (DNP) from Rush University’s Psychiatric Mental Health program, which has been ranked as the top graduate program in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
As a DNP-PMHNP with Full Practice Authority, my role is multifaceted, including providing quality care, building and maintaining therapeutic relationships, educating, advocating, counseling, referring, and managing medication. I completed my doctorate degree (DNP) from Rush University’s Psychiatric Mental Health program, which has been ranked as the top graduate program in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Accepting new patients via telehealth for entire state for psychiatric evaluations and medication management. We 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 on our website today. Evening and weekend hours are available. We offer affordable rates-Initial Psychiatric Eval $199, Follow-ups $109. Accepting many insurance plan.
Accepting new patients via telehealth for entire state for psychiatric evaluations and medication management. We 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 on our website today. Evening and weekend hours are available. We offer affordable rates-Initial Psychiatric Eval $199, Follow-ups $109. Accepting many insurance plan.
Dr. Sarah Falcon is a licensed, board-certified physician with specialty certification in Psychiatry. She grew up in Peoria, Illinois, completed her undergraduate degree at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, then went on to earn her M.D. from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. She completed psychiatry residency training at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa, where she also served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Sarah Falcon is a licensed, board-certified physician with specialty certification in Psychiatry. She grew up in Peoria, Illinois, completed her undergraduate degree at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, then went on to earn her M.D. from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. She completed psychiatry residency training at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa, where she also served as Chief Resident.
I am available to patients who are willing to put their efforts towards recovery. The journey of mental health is collaborative and partnership with your doctor. It truly is, because it requires both the clinician and the patient to work towards this goal. For instance for depression the first requirement is abstain from risk factors like alcohol, loneliness, sedentary lifestyle, poor diets and treating certain general medical conditions.
I strongly emphasize on minimizing use of sedatives like Alprazolam, Clonazepam or sleep aids like Zolpidem etc.
I can help you come off of these meds if you are willing to put your 100% .
I am available to patients who are willing to put their efforts towards recovery. The journey of mental health is collaborative and partnership with your doctor. It truly is, because it requires both the clinician and the patient to work towards this goal. For instance for depression the first requirement is abstain from risk factors like alcohol, loneliness, sedentary lifestyle, poor diets and treating certain general medical conditions.
I strongly emphasize on minimizing use of sedatives like Alprazolam, Clonazepam or sleep aids like Zolpidem etc.
I can help you come off of these meds if you are willing to put your 100% .
Paula Marcial is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in Illinois. She earned her Master’s Degree in Nursing from Northern Kentucky University and obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Northern Illinois University. She was born in the Philippines and is bilingual in English and Tagalog. With over a decade of experience in psychiatry, she is driven to provide compassionate and comprehensive mental health services to patients across the lifespan.
Paula Marcial is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in Illinois. She earned her Master’s Degree in Nursing from Northern Kentucky University and obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Northern Illinois University. She was born in the Philippines and is bilingual in English and Tagalog. With over a decade of experience in psychiatry, she is driven to provide compassionate and comprehensive mental health services to patients across the lifespan.
Accepting people of all ages within one week! Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, School and Work Accommodations, Difficulty sleeping, Addictions & Medication. Evening appointments are available. Care provided by me, a Physician, a Double Board Certified MD Psychiatrist may be a more effective approach for you. I am structured and organized with treatment. I also provide neuropsychological and psychological TESTING. I am available for urgent needs. Work together to decrease struggling. US born and educated at Rutgers Medical School & completed Psychiatry Residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.
Accepting people of all ages within one week! Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, School and Work Accommodations, Difficulty sleeping, Addictions & Medication. Evening appointments are available. Care provided by me, a Physician, a Double Board Certified MD Psychiatrist may be a more effective approach for you. I am structured and organized with treatment. I also provide neuropsychological and psychological TESTING. I am available for urgent needs. Work together to decrease struggling. US born and educated at Rutgers Medical School & completed Psychiatry Residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.
My ideal client is someone who is seeking support for their mental and emotional well-being and is open to exploring treatment options that can help them live a more balanced life. Their issues may range from anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD to mood disorders, psychosis, or substance concerns. Many also struggle with life transitions, stress, relationship problems, or burnout. Their needs often include a safe, nonjudgmental space to talk, a clear diagnosis, medication management, coordination with a therapist, and a personalized treatment plan that fits into their lifestyle. They want to feel hopeful again, regain confidence.
My ideal client is someone who is seeking support for their mental and emotional well-being and is open to exploring treatment options that can help them live a more balanced life. Their issues may range from anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD to mood disorders, psychosis, or substance concerns. Many also struggle with life transitions, stress, relationship problems, or burnout. Their needs often include a safe, nonjudgmental space to talk, a clear diagnosis, medication management, coordination with a therapist, and a personalized treatment plan that fits into their lifestyle. They want to feel hopeful again, regain confidence.
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How can psychiatrists help with Alzheimer's disease?
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological condition characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and diminished decision-making capacity, most commonly affecting older adults. While some degree of memory loss can be part of the normal aging process, more significant symptoms—such as difficulty with familiar tasks, confusion about time or place, and noticeable changes in mood or personality—may indicate the presence of Alzheimer's disease and warrant evaluation by a medical professional, such as a psychiatrist. Psychiatrists who specialize in Alzheimer's are knowledgeable about the disease's complexities and its impact on both individuals and families, and they are often well-equipped to support those living with Alzheimer's, as well as their caregivers, by helping them navigate the emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges that can emerge as the condition progresses.
What does psychiatric treatment for Alzheimer's involve?
Psychiatric treatment for Alzheimer's typically begins with a neuropsychiatric assessment to evaluate an individual's current cognitive functioning and mark changes over time. This assessment helps confirm a formal diagnosis and guides the development of a personalized treatment plan. Treatment then often includes a combination of psychotherapy and medication, tailored to the severity and nature of the individual's symptoms. Psychiatric medications may be used to reduce distressing symptoms, stabilize mood, or address behavioral disturbances. Given that Alzheimer's disease affects multiple domains of functioning and evolves through distinct stages, psychiatrists often work as part of a care team, which may also include primary care physicians, neurologists, geriatricians, occupational therapists, social workers, and other specialists. In many cases, psychiatrists also actively involve family members and caregivers in the treatment process.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in Alzheimer's disease?
The Psychology Today online directory is a valuable resource for finding psychiatrists who specialize in working with older adults and individuals with Alzheimer's disease. The platform offers search filters to narrow results based on specialty areas such as Alzheimer's disease and related conditions, such as dementia. Provider profiles offer detailed information on therapeutic approach, professional credentials, accepted insurance, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing this information can help individuals, families, and caregivers identify providers who best align with their specific needs—whether they're seeking support after a recent diagnosis or ongoing care throughout the disease's progression.