Women's Issues Psychiatrists in Lombard, IL
You don't have to keep feeling this way. My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating mental health challenges and ready to take a meaningful step toward feeling better. Many come in feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or unsure of where to start. Whether they're struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, or life's unexpected transitions, what they share is a desire to feel understood without judgment. I work collaboratively with each person — and family, when appropriate — to build a plan that fits their goals, values, and life.
You don't have to keep feeling this way. My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating mental health challenges and ready to take a meaningful step toward feeling better. Many come in feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or unsure of where to start. Whether they're struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, or life's unexpected transitions, what they share is a desire to feel understood without judgment. I work collaboratively with each person — and family, when appropriate — to build a plan that fits their goals, values, and life.
I see clients from all walks of life, in varying life stages. Many of my clients find themselves feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, anxious, disconnected, or unsure of who they are. My approach is centered on listening to my patients' unique stories and working closely with them to set and achieve their personal mental health goals. For some, this may include prescribed medication; for others, it may not. When medication is part of the picture, I aim to use the least amount necessary to achieve our goals.
I see clients from all walks of life, in varying life stages. Many of my clients find themselves feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, anxious, disconnected, or unsure of who they are. My approach is centered on listening to my patients' unique stories and working closely with them to set and achieve their personal mental health goals. For some, this may include prescribed medication; for others, it may not. When medication is part of the picture, I aim to use the least amount necessary to achieve our goals.
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 tend to work with individuals who want more than a quick fix or surface-level approach. I give careful attention to medication and patterns, behaviors, and underlying factors that contribute to how you are feeling.
My goal is to help you feel more stable and better equipped to move forward in your life—with a treatment approach that is attainable. I use a more focused practice in order to provide care to each individual. My approach is best suited for those seeking a higher level of care that is both practical and deeply considered.
I tend to work with individuals who want more than a quick fix or surface-level approach. I give careful attention to medication and patterns, behaviors, and underlying factors that contribute to how you are feeling.
My goal is to help you feel more stable and better equipped to move forward in your life—with a treatment approach that is attainable. I use a more focused practice in order to provide care to each individual. My approach is best suited for those seeking a higher level of care that is both practical and deeply considered.
Welcome! I am a board certified psychiatrist, and a native to the Chicago area. I would describe my psychiatry practice as holistic and empathetic, with the philosophy that medications can be life-changing, but are only one part of the journey to wellness. I aim to appreciate the "whole person" and provide care with the respect and dignity that we all deserve.
Welcome! I am a board certified psychiatrist, and a native to the Chicago area. I would describe my psychiatry practice as holistic and empathetic, with the philosophy that medications can be life-changing, but are only one part of the journey to wellness. I aim to appreciate the "whole person" and provide care with the respect and dignity that we all deserve.
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Hello! Its so nice to meet you! I am a Family & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I seek to take a whole person approach to address concerns regarding your mental health and flourishing. I certainly enjoy entertaining the bright and sunny side of life and have developed the skills to grow and learn from the hard experiences in life. I want to help you build a lifestyle that will help balance the demands of life and the joy we can all cultivate. I use psychotropic medications as well as some complimentary add-ons. Care is tailored to fit your needs. I do not prescribe controlled substances such as benzos or stimulants.
Hello! Its so nice to meet you! I am a Family & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I seek to take a whole person approach to address concerns regarding your mental health and flourishing. I certainly enjoy entertaining the bright and sunny side of life and have developed the skills to grow and learn from the hard experiences in life. I want to help you build a lifestyle that will help balance the demands of life and the joy we can all cultivate. I use psychotropic medications as well as some complimentary add-ons. Care is tailored to fit your needs. I do not prescribe controlled substances such as benzos or stimulants.
Accepting new clients! You deserve mental health care that centers you, your story, and your needs all at your own pace. I’m Dr. Shama Rathi, a board-certified psychiatrist and co-founder of LunaJoy a women-first care community. I'd love to meet you.
LunaJoy is a care community where women can finally feel seen. Whether you’re a teen, a new mom, or stepping into midlife, we're here to help you reclaim your calm, your clarity, and your joy. Let’s get there together.
Accepting new clients! You deserve mental health care that centers you, your story, and your needs all at your own pace. I’m Dr. Shama Rathi, a board-certified psychiatrist and co-founder of LunaJoy a women-first care community. I'd love to meet you.
LunaJoy is a care community where women can finally feel seen. Whether you’re a teen, a new mom, or stepping into midlife, we're here to help you reclaim your calm, your clarity, and your joy. Let’s get there together.
Hello, I'm Madelyn Hindia, a psychiatric nurse practitioner with a certification in perinatal mental health. My passion lies in supporting women through their unique mental health journeys, especially during pivotal moments such as pregnancy, postpartum, and when facing challenges like infertility or pregnancy and infant loss. I also have a strong background in addressing sexual dysfunction and a wide range of general psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. I believe in treating each of my patients with a non-judgmental, empathetic approach.
Hello, I'm Madelyn Hindia, a psychiatric nurse practitioner with a certification in perinatal mental health. My passion lies in supporting women through their unique mental health journeys, especially during pivotal moments such as pregnancy, postpartum, and when facing challenges like infertility or pregnancy and infant loss. I also have a strong background in addressing sexual dysfunction and a wide range of general psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. I believe in treating each of my patients with a non-judgmental, empathetic approach.
Amy Drescher-Crumpley
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, CNM, PMHNP, APRN
4 Endorsed
Elmhurst, IL 60126
I have nearly 30 years’ experience as a dual certified Nurse Midwife and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner including extensive psychiatric medication management. We will work in collaboration to establish goals that focus on your wellbeing incorporating therapy, healthy diet, exercise, and sleep in addition to medication management.
My academic preparation includes Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) from Rush University School of Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Yale University School of Nursing providing a strong foundation in evidence-based care. I welcome patients ages 12 and older seeking compass
I have nearly 30 years’ experience as a dual certified Nurse Midwife and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner including extensive psychiatric medication management. We will work in collaboration to establish goals that focus on your wellbeing incorporating therapy, healthy diet, exercise, and sleep in addition to medication management.
My academic preparation includes Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) from Rush University School of Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Yale University School of Nursing providing a strong foundation in evidence-based care. I welcome patients ages 12 and older seeking compass
Ekalak Yodchai, who goes by Kala, was born in Bangkok and grew up in several places, including Bangkok, Tokyo, Cincinnati, and Chicago. She is double board-certified as a PMHNP-BC and FNP-BC. Kala began her career as an oncology/hematology nurse practitioner and later developed a strong interest in psychiatry. She earned both of her degrees from Lewis University in Romeoville, IL.
Ekalak Yodchai, who goes by Kala, was born in Bangkok and grew up in several places, including Bangkok, Tokyo, Cincinnati, and Chicago. She is double board-certified as a PMHNP-BC and FNP-BC. Kala began her career as an oncology/hematology nurse practitioner and later developed a strong interest in psychiatry. She earned both of her degrees from Lewis University in Romeoville, IL.
As a psychiatric mental health provider, I am dedicated to supporting individuals who are navigating the complexities of mental health challenges. My focus is on helping those dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and substance use disorders. I believe that everyone has the potential to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. My goal is to empower clients to connect with themselves and others, fostering resilience and healthy relationships. Together, we can develop coping strategies, enhance emotional well-being, and achieve personal growth.
As a psychiatric mental health provider, I am dedicated to supporting individuals who are navigating the complexities of mental health challenges. My focus is on helping those dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and substance use disorders. I believe that everyone has the potential to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. My goal is to empower clients to connect with themselves and others, fostering resilience and healthy relationships. Together, we can develop coping strategies, enhance emotional well-being, and achieve personal growth.
I am a double board certified psychiatrist with nearly 20 years of experience in treating adults with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, eating disorders, and addictions. I have board certification in general psychiatry as well as consultation liaison psychiatry, which is the branch of psychiatry that focuses on how the mind and body interact in illness and in stress. My goal in working with patients is to listen and connect, helping to guide effective treatment which is both evidence-based as well as in line with the values of the patient.
I am a double board certified psychiatrist with nearly 20 years of experience in treating adults with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, eating disorders, and addictions. I have board certification in general psychiatry as well as consultation liaison psychiatry, which is the branch of psychiatry that focuses on how the mind and body interact in illness and in stress. My goal in working with patients is to listen and connect, helping to guide effective treatment which is both evidence-based as well as in line with the values of the patient.
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I work with any adult clients In Alabama, Florida, and Illinois. Providing education to my patients so they can choose a safe treatment is the core tenant of my practice. I proudly support and advocate for diversity, any patient should always feel safe in my care regardless of identity. My role as a provider is to empower your informed decision making process. I founded Parallel Psychiatry to be able to walk alongside my patients as equals in their health journey, not to dictate their choices but to guide them safely towards effective treatments.
I work with any adult clients In Alabama, Florida, and Illinois. Providing education to my patients so they can choose a safe treatment is the core tenant of my practice. I proudly support and advocate for diversity, any patient should always feel safe in my care regardless of identity. My role as a provider is to empower your informed decision making process. I founded Parallel Psychiatry to be able to walk alongside my patients as equals in their health journey, not to dictate their choices but to guide them safely towards effective treatments.
I have been practicing general adult psychiatry since 1997 and have extensive expertise in evaluating and treating individuals of all ages, as well as treating a wide variety of emotional and mental conditions that range from mood/anxiety disorders, substance abuse, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and eating disorders to consulting with clients about grief, trauma, work stress, relationship problems, adoption, legal cases, disability, and other major life changing events. I utilize biopsychosocial approach to mental illness that takes into account each individual's physical health, environment, and psychological experiences throughout their life.
I have been practicing general adult psychiatry since 1997 and have extensive expertise in evaluating and treating individuals of all ages, as well as treating a wide variety of emotional and mental conditions that range from mood/anxiety disorders, substance abuse, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and eating disorders to consulting with clients about grief, trauma, work stress, relationship problems, adoption, legal cases, disability, and other major life changing events. I utilize biopsychosocial approach to mental illness that takes into account each individual's physical health, environment, and psychological experiences throughout their life.
You’ve spent your whole life holding it together for everyone else, but lately it takes more effort just to feel “okay.” Whether you’re a high-achieving professional, a new mom, or someone quietly battling anxiety, depression, or burnout, you may look fine on the outside while feeling exhausted inside. I specialize in helping people like you rediscover calm, confidence, and clarity, not just through medication but by addressing the deeper roots of stress and imbalance in your mind and body.
You’ve spent your whole life holding it together for everyone else, but lately it takes more effort just to feel “okay.” Whether you’re a high-achieving professional, a new mom, or someone quietly battling anxiety, depression, or burnout, you may look fine on the outside while feeling exhausted inside. I specialize in helping people like you rediscover calm, confidence, and clarity, not just through medication but by addressing the deeper roots of stress and imbalance in your mind and body.
We all tend to seek help when what we are doing is no longer working, or we feel stuck , dissatisfied or our life is out of control, or someone we care about says that we should get help. I view these pivotal moments as potential moments of alchemy, if we are willing to be mindful with what is, staying with our experience and working through it. Remaining mindFUL allows the experience to teach us what we are supposed to learn, if we are open to it. I am here to support you as you go through your journey, face your challenges, identify patterns with you that keep you feel stuck so that you can be more free to be your best self.
We all tend to seek help when what we are doing is no longer working, or we feel stuck , dissatisfied or our life is out of control, or someone we care about says that we should get help. I view these pivotal moments as potential moments of alchemy, if we are willing to be mindful with what is, staying with our experience and working through it. Remaining mindFUL allows the experience to teach us what we are supposed to learn, if we are open to it. I am here to support you as you go through your journey, face your challenges, identify patterns with you that keep you feel stuck so that you can be more free to be your best self.
I am a board certified psychiatrist who has been working in both academic and private sectors for the past 20 years in Chicago area. My areas of expertise are reproductive psychiatry (pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, infertility), as well as mood and anxiety disorders in both genders. My extensive experience, knowledge and multicultural sensitivity, have shaped my approach to treatment as individualized and holistic. I am combining integrative methods with psychopharmacology and psychotherapeutic modalities to address complex mental health difficulties and treat them successfully. My practice is via tele-psychiatry only.
I am a board certified psychiatrist who has been working in both academic and private sectors for the past 20 years in Chicago area. My areas of expertise are reproductive psychiatry (pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, infertility), as well as mood and anxiety disorders in both genders. My extensive experience, knowledge and multicultural sensitivity, have shaped my approach to treatment as individualized and holistic. I am combining integrative methods with psychopharmacology and psychotherapeutic modalities to address complex mental health difficulties and treat them successfully. My practice is via tele-psychiatry only.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, my focus is providing compassionate, evidence-based care that supports individuals through life’s emotional and mental health challenges. I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, autism spectrum disorder, women’s mental health concerns, and life transitions related to pregnancy, infertility, perinatal loss, and postpartum adjustment. I believe in creating a safe, supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered in their care.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, my focus is providing compassionate, evidence-based care that supports individuals through life’s emotional and mental health challenges. I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, autism spectrum disorder, women’s mental health concerns, and life transitions related to pregnancy, infertility, perinatal loss, and postpartum adjustment. I believe in creating a safe, supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered in their care.
Women and birthing people face unique mental health challenges. Mandy specializes in women's and perinatal psychiatry, valuing a holistic approach to mental health. She provides comprehensive care that addresses psychological, emotional, and physical well-being. Her services include medication management, supportive therapy, preconception counseling, and birth/postpartum planning. With additional training in integrative psychiatry, Mandy offers natural treatment options for those who prefer to limit medication.
Women and birthing people face unique mental health challenges. Mandy specializes in women's and perinatal psychiatry, valuing a holistic approach to mental health. She provides comprehensive care that addresses psychological, emotional, and physical well-being. Her services include medication management, supportive therapy, preconception counseling, and birth/postpartum planning. With additional training in integrative psychiatry, Mandy offers natural treatment options for those who prefer to limit medication.
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FAQ - Psychiatrists for Women's Issues
How can psychiatrists help women with gender-specific mental health challenges?
Women can face a variety of unique mental health challenges that they may seek psychiatric support for, such as reproductive and perinatal mental health, postpartum depression, menopause, body image concerns, and other conditions that intersect with gender-based experiences. Psychiatrists with specific expertise in working with women can offer treatment for these conditions, often through medication management, psychotherapy, or a combination of both. While not all psychiatrists who specialize in women's issues are female, some women find that they are most comfortable seeing a female psychiatrist, as they may feel more supported by someone who has shared life experiences and perspectives.
What does psychiatric treatment for women's issues involve?
Because women's issues encompass a variety of concerns, the course of treatment recommended by a psychiatrist will vary. However, psychiatrists will often begin treatment with an assessment of a client's current symptoms and recommend a treatment plan according to the assessment findings. Treatment often includes a combination of psychotherapy and medication, depending on the nature of the concern and the individual's goals. For example, a psychiatrist might use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, or interpersonal therapy (IPT) to help clients explore and address challenges related to identity, relationships, parenting, or past trauma. For those experiencing mood changes related to hormonal fluctuations—such as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) or perinatal depression—medication may also be considered to help stabilize mood. In many cases, psychiatrists will coordinate with other healthcare providers, such as OB-GYNs or primary care physicians, to ensure comprehensive care.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in women's issues?
Psychology Today's online directory allows users to search for psychiatrists by treatment specialty and gender, making it easy to find psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who treat women's issues and identify as female. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approach, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees.