Psychiatrists for Children in Oak Park, IL
I’m dedicated to providing my knowledge and experience in psychiatry and psychoanalysis towards a fruitful therapeutic relationship, focused on the patient’s development, well-being and health.
I’m dedicated to providing my knowledge and experience in psychiatry and psychoanalysis towards a fruitful therapeutic relationship, focused on the patient’s development, well-being and health.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, my goal is to provide compassionate, evidence‑based care through medication management, cultural competence, and comprehensive psychiatric assessments. I’m committed to creating a steady, respectful environment where you feel understood and empowered to take an active role in your treatment.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, my goal is to provide compassionate, evidence‑based care through medication management, cultural competence, and comprehensive psychiatric assessments. I’m committed to creating a steady, respectful environment where you feel understood and empowered to take an active role in your treatment.
I have a solid foundation in pediatrics, having worked extensively with children and adolescents in various healthcare settings.
As a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I am passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals navigating mental health challenges. With a holistic approach, I prioritize understanding each client's unique experiences, fostering a safe and supportive environment where healing can occur. My journey in mental health began with a deep commitment to helping others. I hold a Master’s degree in Nursing with a specialization in psychiatric mental health, and I am board-certified to provide comprehensive mental health services.
I have a solid foundation in pediatrics, having worked extensively with children and adolescents in various healthcare settings.
As a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I am passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals navigating mental health challenges. With a holistic approach, I prioritize understanding each client's unique experiences, fostering a safe and supportive environment where healing can occur. My journey in mental health began with a deep commitment to helping others. I hold a Master’s degree in Nursing with a specialization in psychiatric mental health, and I am board-certified to provide comprehensive mental health services.
Abigail M Hamilton
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP-C, PMHN-BC, APRN, FPA
3 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60304
As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I provide comprehensive and integrated mental health care. My approach combines evidence-based medication management with personalized therapy, empowering individuals to achieve lasting well-being. My expertise encompasses a range of mental health challenges, including mood disorders, ADHD, substance use disorder, and trauma.
My practice is dedicated to offering a holistic perspective, acknowledging the interconnectedness of mental and physical health. I believe in collaborative partnerships, working closely with each patient to develop individualized treatment plans that address
As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I provide comprehensive and integrated mental health care. My approach combines evidence-based medication management with personalized therapy, empowering individuals to achieve lasting well-being. My expertise encompasses a range of mental health challenges, including mood disorders, ADHD, substance use disorder, and trauma.
My practice is dedicated to offering a holistic perspective, acknowledging the interconnectedness of mental and physical health. I believe in collaborative partnerships, working closely with each patient to develop individualized treatment plans that address
I provide compassionate, personalized care to adults, children, and adolescents, with a focus on trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
During our first session, we’ll focus on getting to know each other and creating a comfortable, supportive space where you feel heard and understood. I will ask questions about your current concerns, mental health history, and what brings you to seek support at this time.
I provide compassionate, personalized care to adults, children, and adolescents, with a focus on trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
During our first session, we’ll focus on getting to know each other and creating a comfortable, supportive space where you feel heard and understood. I will ask questions about your current concerns, mental health history, and what brings you to seek support at this time.
Hi, I’m Samantha, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing compassionate, individualized care to children, adolescents, and adults.
I provide personalized mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, grief, stress, substance use, and more. I offer medication management and psychotherapy, with a holistic, collaborative approach focused on your goals, strengths, and overall well-being.
Hi, I’m Samantha, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing compassionate, individualized care to children, adolescents, and adults.
I provide personalized mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, grief, stress, substance use, and more. I offer medication management and psychotherapy, with a holistic, collaborative approach focused on your goals, strengths, and overall well-being.
Johnny Williamson, MD is board certified in General Psychiatry, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He has a breadth of experience treating children and adults of all ages. He provides psychotherapy and psychotropic medication management to treat attention deficit disorders, autism, anxiety, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, school phobia, and specializes in the treatment of PTSD and eating disorders. He believes in a holistic approach that combines appropriate therapeutic modalities treating individuals, families, and groups; and, where indicated, effective medication strategies.
Johnny Williamson, MD is board certified in General Psychiatry, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He has a breadth of experience treating children and adults of all ages. He provides psychotherapy and psychotropic medication management to treat attention deficit disorders, autism, anxiety, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, school phobia, and specializes in the treatment of PTSD and eating disorders. He believes in a holistic approach that combines appropriate therapeutic modalities treating individuals, families, and groups; and, where indicated, effective medication strategies.
I love working with kids, parents, adults, and couples to help them solve whatever communication issues they are having in order to facilitate care.
Individualized care is as important to me as it is to you because successful treatment depends on understanding your needs and circumstances. We believe in collaborative care which is why our psychiatrists and therapists will coordinate care with schools or providers when necessary, to develop a treatment plan that fits your needs and achieves your goals.
I love working with kids, parents, adults, and couples to help them solve whatever communication issues they are having in order to facilitate care.
Individualized care is as important to me as it is to you because successful treatment depends on understanding your needs and circumstances. We believe in collaborative care which is why our psychiatrists and therapists will coordinate care with schools or providers when necessary, to develop a treatment plan that fits your needs and achieves your goals.
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I provide psychiatric medication management for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and bipolar disorder, with an emphasis on safe prescribing, ongoing assessment, and continuity of care. I have a strong interest in post-hospitalization follow-up, supporting medication stability and smooth transitions back to the community. I collaborate closely with therapists and care teams and have experience working with diverse populations, including individuals with developmental disabilities, first responders, LGBTQ+ individuals, and veterans. Outside of work, I enjoy playing guitar, reading, and watching movies.I provide psychiatric medication manage
I provide psychiatric medication management for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and bipolar disorder, with an emphasis on safe prescribing, ongoing assessment, and continuity of care. I have a strong interest in post-hospitalization follow-up, supporting medication stability and smooth transitions back to the community. I collaborate closely with therapists and care teams and have experience working with diverse populations, including individuals with developmental disabilities, first responders, LGBTQ+ individuals, and veterans. Outside of work, I enjoy playing guitar, reading, and watching movies.I provide psychiatric medication manage
She also specializes in treating childhood behavior issues, providing comprehensive care that helps children, adolescents, and families navigate these difficulties.
Adaobi Innocent, DNP, MSN, PMHNP-BC, is a dedicated PsychiatricMental Health Nurse Practitioner who serves patients in Illinois. She offers a holistic approach to mental health care, combining medical expertise with a compassionate understanding of the connections between mind, body, and spirit. Adaobi works collaboratively with her patients, creating personalized, evidencebased treatment plans that address their unique needs and goals. Her approach empowers individuals to take an active role in their recovery, fostering resilience and promoting overall mental wellness.
She also specializes in treating childhood behavior issues, providing comprehensive care that helps children, adolescents, and families navigate these difficulties.
Adaobi Innocent, DNP, MSN, PMHNP-BC, is a dedicated PsychiatricMental Health Nurse Practitioner who serves patients in Illinois. She offers a holistic approach to mental health care, combining medical expertise with a compassionate understanding of the connections between mind, body, and spirit. Adaobi works collaboratively with her patients, creating personalized, evidencebased treatment plans that address their unique needs and goals. Her approach empowers individuals to take an active role in their recovery, fostering resilience and promoting overall mental wellness.
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.
She provides medication management for children, teens, adults, and seniors, supporting individuals through every stage of life.
She understands the critical nature of this transitional period and works closely with patients to help stabilize symptoms, reduce the risk of readmission, and build sustainable coping strategies. Her goal is to provide continuity of care during this vulnerable time, empowering patients with tools to strengthen resilience and improve daily functioning.
She provides medication management for children, teens, adults, and seniors, supporting individuals through every stage of life.
She understands the critical nature of this transitional period and works closely with patients to help stabilize symptoms, reduce the risk of readmission, and build sustainable coping strategies. Her goal is to provide continuity of care during this vulnerable time, empowering patients with tools to strengthen resilience and improve daily functioning.
Common issues I help my adult, children and adolescent patients includes ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, OCD, Depression, Fatigue, Grief, Trauma/PTSD, Mood Disorders, Behavioral Issues, Tourette Tics, Social Anxiety, Identity concerns, Work Performance Issues, Racing Thoughts, Anger and Irritability, Loneliness, Low Motivation and Relationship Issues.
I like to provide medication management with therapy skills in a holistic approach to enhance your mental and emotional health. Please feel free to check our google reviews page available from our clinic's web site.
Common issues I help my adult, children and adolescent patients includes ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, OCD, Depression, Fatigue, Grief, Trauma/PTSD, Mood Disorders, Behavioral Issues, Tourette Tics, Social Anxiety, Identity concerns, Work Performance Issues, Racing Thoughts, Anger and Irritability, Loneliness, Low Motivation and Relationship Issues.
I like to provide medication management with therapy skills in a holistic approach to enhance your mental and emotional health. Please feel free to check our google reviews page available from our clinic's web site.
Debora Ellis
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
New Lenox, IL 60451
Waitlist for new clients
Debora Ellis is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who treats a broad range of mental illnesses in patients of all ages. Dr. Ellis completed her Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree at Rush University in Chicago. Her areas of interest include personality disorders, PTSD, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, eating disorders, and addictions. Dr. Ellis’ philosophy of patient care is based on establishing a collaborative, therapeutic relationship with the patient that is founded on effective communication and honesty.
Debora Ellis is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who treats a broad range of mental illnesses in patients of all ages. Dr. Ellis completed her Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree at Rush University in Chicago. Her areas of interest include personality disorders, PTSD, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, eating disorders, and addictions. Dr. Ellis’ philosophy of patient care is based on establishing a collaborative, therapeutic relationship with the patient that is founded on effective communication and honesty.
I work with patients across the lifespan, from children through older adults.
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. My style is straightforward and collaborative, grounded in real‑world functioning, and intentionally free of unnecessary jargon or performative intensity.
I work with patients across the lifespan, from children through older adults.
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. My style is straightforward and collaborative, grounded in real‑world functioning, and intentionally free of unnecessary jargon or performative intensity.
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.
Hi, I'm Dr. Ebitari Fregene, a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to delivering empathetic and informed care to individuals grappling with mental health issues. Are you seeking guidance from an experienced provider who can help you make sense of your symptoms and develop a tailored treatment plan? I'm here to support you in exploring the underlying causes of your struggles, identifying any co-occurring conditions, and creating a comprehensive plan for optimal healing.
Hi, I'm Dr. Ebitari Fregene, a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to delivering empathetic and informed care to individuals grappling with mental health issues. Are you seeking guidance from an experienced provider who can help you make sense of your symptoms and develop a tailored treatment plan? I'm here to support you in exploring the underlying causes of your struggles, identifying any co-occurring conditions, and creating a comprehensive plan for optimal healing.
Patients often describe Olalekan as calm, patient, and easy to talk to. He takes time to learn what someone is going through and builds a care plan together with them rather than for them. His approach blends practical symptom relief with long-term support, so patients can feel better now while still working toward lasting stability. Olalekan has extensive experience working with people who have more complex needs, including those dealing with substance use, psychosis, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and co-occurring concerns.
Patients often describe Olalekan as calm, patient, and easy to talk to. He takes time to learn what someone is going through and builds a care plan together with them rather than for them. His approach blends practical symptom relief with long-term support, so patients can feel better now while still working toward lasting stability. Olalekan has extensive experience working with people who have more complex needs, including those dealing with substance use, psychosis, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and co-occurring concerns.
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, care is not one‑size‑fits‑all it’s a partnership built around your unique story. Our provider takes time to educate you about your options, listen to your preferences, and involve you in every decision. We strive to create a safe, affirming space where you feel heard, respected, and supported.
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, care is not one‑size‑fits‑all it’s a partnership built around your unique story. Our provider takes time to educate you about your options, listen to your preferences, and involve you in every decision. We strive to create a safe, affirming space where you feel heard, respected, and supported.
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.
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FAQ - About Child Psychiatry
What does a child psychiatrist do?
Child psychiatrists specialize in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions in children and adolescents. They support children and their families in navigating a wide range of challenges related to growing up, including academic difficulties, peer-related stress or bullying, family transitions such as divorce, and mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, or ADHD. Treatment often includes age-appropriate therapy and, when appropriate, medication. Child psychiatrists also frequently collaborate with other professionals involved in a child’s care—such as therapists, pediatricians, teachers, or occupational therapists—to ensure a coordinated approach. They may also conduct developmental or psychological assessments to clarify diagnoses or determine the most effective treatment plan for a child. While child psychiatrists may see patients of any age under 18, many focus on specific developmental stages, such as the toddler years or adolescence.
How to find a child psychiatrist
Psychology Today’s online directory allows users to search for psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in working with children. The platform also offers additional filters to help you find a provider with relevant specialty areas who sees patients in your child’s age group. Each provider profile includes detailed information such as therapeutic approach, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. These details can help you evaluate whether a provider is a good match for your child’s needs and developmental stage.