Substance Use Psychiatrists in Oak Park, IL
When your mental health feels off, it’s rarely just one piece, it’s often connected to your body, stress, and life circumstances. As a dual-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I’m trained to see the full picture. I help people who are navigating anxiety, mood changes, and complex health concerns understand how their physical and emotional health intersect, so nothing gets overlooked. My goal is to provide thoughtful, comprehensive care that brings clarity, stability, and a real path forward.
When your mental health feels off, it’s rarely just one piece, it’s often connected to your body, stress, and life circumstances. As a dual-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I’m trained to see the full picture. I help people who are navigating anxiety, mood changes, and complex health concerns understand how their physical and emotional health intersect, so nothing gets overlooked. My goal is to provide thoughtful, comprehensive care that brings clarity, stability, and a real path forward.
I work with adults seeking help for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, psychosis, trauma, substance use, and other psychiatric concerns.
I take a mind-body integration approach and consider how physical health, medications, sleep, stress, and lifestyle can affect mental health. Treatment may include medication, psychotherapy, lifestyle strategies, or neuromodulation. Usually, it is a combination of two or more of these strategies, which is personalized to your situation.
I work with adults seeking help for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, psychosis, trauma, substance use, and other psychiatric concerns.
I take a mind-body integration approach and consider how physical health, medications, sleep, stress, and lifestyle can affect mental health. Treatment may include medication, psychotherapy, lifestyle strategies, or neuromodulation. Usually, it is a combination of two or more of these strategies, which is personalized to your situation.
Abigail M Hamilton
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP-C, PMHN-BC, APRN, FPA
3 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60304
My expertise encompasses a range of mental health challenges, including mood disorders, ADHD, substance use disorder, and trauma.
Duel Certified- in Family Practice and Mental Health
Offers Medication Management
Speciality Services Include- Med Spa, Weight Loss, Ketamine Treatment
My expertise encompasses a range of mental health challenges, including mood disorders, ADHD, substance use disorder, and trauma.
Duel Certified- in Family Practice and Mental Health
Offers Medication Management
Speciality Services Include- Med Spa, Weight Loss, Ketamine Treatment
I have 31 years of experience providing mental health services and have clinical expertise and interest in depressive and anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, trauma and PTSD, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
As a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and clinical professional counselor, I use a biopsychosocial approach to provide comprehensive services that meet patients' complex needs. I use a teamwork approach with patients, and I believe that building supportive relationships is of utmost importance. I value straightforward communication and provide patients with clear information and options. Although patients often find medication useful in managing their symptoms, I also help patients make other positive changes in their lives to improve their wellness. I want all patients to experience genuine care and interest from me.
I have 31 years of experience providing mental health services and have clinical expertise and interest in depressive and anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, trauma and PTSD, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
As a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and clinical professional counselor, I use a biopsychosocial approach to provide comprehensive services that meet patients' complex needs. I use a teamwork approach with patients, and I believe that building supportive relationships is of utmost importance. I value straightforward communication and provide patients with clear information and options. Although patients often find medication useful in managing their symptoms, I also help patients make other positive changes in their lives to improve their wellness. I want all patients to experience genuine care and interest from me.
Dr Gharavi, has an extensive knowledge of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of a variety of psychiatric conditions including Major depression, Anxiety, PTS, OCD, Bipolar disorder, and psychotic spectrum disorders.
TMS therapy has been a passion of his for many years and recent Clearance by FDA has made this service available and possible.
Dr Gharavi, has an extensive knowledge of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of a variety of psychiatric conditions including Major depression, Anxiety, PTS, OCD, Bipolar disorder, and psychotic spectrum disorders.
TMS therapy has been a passion of his for many years and recent Clearance by FDA has made this service available and possible.
I specialize in treating ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, and mental health concerns in adults and older adults, including dementia-related conditions.
I believe everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, and empowered in their mental health journey. I provide compassionate care for ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use, and dementia-related concerns. Together, we'll create a personalized treatment plan that helps you achieve greater balance, healing, and well-being.
I specialize in treating ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, and mental health concerns in adults and older adults, including dementia-related conditions.
I believe everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, and empowered in their mental health journey. I provide compassionate care for ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use, and dementia-related concerns. Together, we'll create a personalized treatment plan that helps you achieve greater balance, healing, and 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.
As a group psychotherapist and addiction psychiatrist, I am available to work with you on any phase of recovery from addictions, compulsive behaviors and the effects of being in a relationship with an addict (whether parent, sibling, partner or child). I understand addiction as a broad disease, including substances (alcohol, nicotine, opiates, stimulants, sedatives and other drugs), food, sex, money, work and codependence. I often work in collaboration with individual therapists and mutual support groups to enhance the effectiveness of each intervention.
As a group psychotherapist and addiction psychiatrist, I am available to work with you on any phase of recovery from addictions, compulsive behaviors and the effects of being in a relationship with an addict (whether parent, sibling, partner or child). I understand addiction as a broad disease, including substances (alcohol, nicotine, opiates, stimulants, sedatives and other drugs), food, sex, money, work and codependence. I often work in collaboration with individual therapists and mutual support groups to enhance the effectiveness of each intervention.
I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance use, mood disorders, stress, and life transitions.
Our team offers a personalized approach to treatment, developing an individualized plan for each client. We specialize in addiction, depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric conditions. Call us today to schedule an evaluation for yourself or your loved one.
I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance use, mood disorders, stress, and life transitions.
Our team offers a personalized approach to treatment, developing an individualized plan for each client. We specialize in addiction, depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric conditions. Call us today to schedule an evaluation for yourself or your loved one.
I value creating a safe, judgment-free space where you can be fully heard and seen. My approach is collaborative, holistic, and grounded in both compassion and clinical expertise. Together, we will take the time to understand your experiences, identify patterns, and build a path forward that aligns with your goals and values.
I value creating a safe, judgment-free space where you can be fully heard and seen. My approach is collaborative, holistic, and grounded in both compassion and clinical expertise. Together, we will take the time to understand your experiences, identify patterns, and build a path forward that aligns with your goals and values.
I specialize in treating substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder across the lifespan.
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.
I specialize in treating substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder across the lifespan.
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.
Our psychiatric clinic is committed to providing cutting-edge treatments for mental health challenges that have not responded to traditional approaches. We specialize in innovative treatments that have shown promise in clinical research, such as Ketamine-assisted therapy, Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS), IV Ketamine, Spravato (nasal spray, esketamine), Medication Management, General Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, including EMDR.
Our psychiatric clinic is committed to providing cutting-edge treatments for mental health challenges that have not responded to traditional approaches. We specialize in innovative treatments that have shown promise in clinical research, such as Ketamine-assisted therapy, Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS), IV Ketamine, Spravato (nasal spray, esketamine), Medication Management, General Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, including EMDR.
I am passionate about what I do and I love working with all kinds of people to help them with their problems whether its anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, family, school, marital, work, or relationship problems. My goal is to help my clients feel safe, heard, understood, and to help them reach their goals. I believe in individualized care and treatment as everyone is different and has different needs and aspirations for themselves. I love working with kids, parents, adults, and couples to help them solve whatever communication issues they are having in order to facilitate care. I want to help people live their best life every day.
I am passionate about what I do and I love working with all kinds of people to help them with their problems whether its anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, family, school, marital, work, or relationship problems. My goal is to help my clients feel safe, heard, understood, and to help them reach their goals. I believe in individualized care and treatment as everyone is different and has different needs and aspirations for themselves. I love working with kids, parents, adults, and couples to help them solve whatever communication issues they are having in order to facilitate care. I want to help people live their best life every day.
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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.
Life can feel overwhelming — especially when challenges come from every direction. You might be coping with depression or anxiety, adjusting to a major life change, or managing the stress of legal or medical issues. Maybe you’ve tried to handle it on your own but need a space where you can breathe, feel understood, and get real tools to make things better.
I specialize in working with adults and seniors, offering both in-person in Mundelein and secure telepsych sessions across Illinois. My approach is trauma-informed, nonjudgmental, and rooted in over 13 years of psychiatric experience in adult and geriatric mental health.
Life can feel overwhelming — especially when challenges come from every direction. You might be coping with depression or anxiety, adjusting to a major life change, or managing the stress of legal or medical issues. Maybe you’ve tried to handle it on your own but need a space where you can breathe, feel understood, and get real tools to make things better.
I specialize in working with adults and seniors, offering both in-person in Mundelein and secure telepsych sessions across Illinois. My approach is trauma-informed, nonjudgmental, and rooted in over 13 years of psychiatric experience in adult and geriatric mental health.
Hello, my name is Saad and I treat the following conditions: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD. I also treat addiction. Suboxone is prescribed for opioid addiction. Naltrexone can be prescribed for both alcohol addiction and opioid addiction
Hello, my name is Saad and I treat the following conditions: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD. I also treat addiction. Suboxone is prescribed for opioid addiction. Naltrexone can be prescribed for both alcohol addiction and opioid addiction
I am excited to announce that SinclairMethod.Org is now providing online alcohol treatment to all residents of Florida, New York, Illinois, Michigan, and others. The Sinclair Method (TSM) is an evidence-based treatment using the FDA-approved medication Naltrexone to gradually reduce problem-drinking. TSM has a success rate of 78%, with most patients reporting a significant reduction in their alcohol use, as well as reduced cravings and preoccupation with drinking.
I am excited to announce that SinclairMethod.Org is now providing online alcohol treatment to all residents of Florida, New York, Illinois, Michigan, and others. The Sinclair Method (TSM) is an evidence-based treatment using the FDA-approved medication Naltrexone to gradually reduce problem-drinking. TSM has a success rate of 78%, with most patients reporting a significant reduction in their alcohol use, as well as reduced cravings and preoccupation with drinking.
I am a dynamic Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a doctorate and 15 years of experience in behavioral health. Specializing in mental health care for individuals aged 8 and up, Dr. Adewolu masterfully manages a wide array of mental health disorders with flexible appointment options tailored to your schedule. I typically work with patients experiencing a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, mood disorders, and addiction. I am particularly comfortable treating conditions such as bipolar disorder, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
I am a dynamic Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a doctorate and 15 years of experience in behavioral health. Specializing in mental health care for individuals aged 8 and up, Dr. Adewolu masterfully manages a wide array of mental health disorders with flexible appointment options tailored to your schedule. I typically work with patients experiencing a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, mood disorders, and addiction. I am particularly comfortable treating conditions such as bipolar disorder, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
I find it especially meaningful to work with healthcare professionals facing substance use, Illinois licensing, or IDFPR concerns.
I work with healthcare professionals, executives, attorneys, entrepreneurs, professional athletes, and other high achievers who may feel overwhelmed, burned out, anxious, or stuck. I’m a Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of experience, a Senior Fellow in Opioid Use Disorder, forensic evaluator, and graduate nursing professor. I am also a preferred behavioral health provider in the NFL-specific Cigna directory, serving eligible players and their families.
I find it especially meaningful to work with healthcare professionals facing substance use, Illinois licensing, or IDFPR concerns.
I work with healthcare professionals, executives, attorneys, entrepreneurs, professional athletes, and other high achievers who may feel overwhelmed, burned out, anxious, or stuck. I’m a Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of experience, a Senior Fellow in Opioid Use Disorder, forensic evaluator, and graduate nursing professor. I am also a preferred behavioral health provider in the NFL-specific Cigna directory, serving eligible players and their families.
I am currently accepting new patients. I have been providing excellent care for over 6 years with great compassion.  I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for patients 5 years and older with Anxiety Disorders, Depression, ADHD, Mood disorder, PTSD, Opioid Use Disorder, and other mental health problems.  I treat each patient as an individual and work together in developing treatment plans. I spend the time needed with each patient to get to know them and understand the source of their struggles.
I am currently accepting new patients. I have been providing excellent care for over 6 years with great compassion.  I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for patients 5 years and older with Anxiety Disorders, Depression, ADHD, Mood disorder, PTSD, Opioid Use Disorder, and other mental health problems.  I treat each patient as an individual and work together in developing treatment plans. I spend the time needed with each patient to get to know them and understand the source of their struggles.
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FAQ - Substance Use Psychiatrists
Ho can psychiatrists help with substance use disorders?
Substance use disorders are characterized by the use of alcohol, prescription medications, or other drugs in ways that harm a person's health, relationships, or responsibilities at home, work, or school. While not everyone who uses substances meets the criteria for a disorder, substance use that becomes frequent, risky, or disruptive to daily life may indicate the presence of a substance use disorder. In these cases, psychiatric care can be critical to helping clients reach recovery. Psychiatrists who specialize in substance use can help individuals understand the role substances play in their lives and support them in making changes through a combination of therapy and, when appropriate, medication.
How do psychiatrists treat substance use disorders?
At the start of care, psychiatrists typically conduct a thorough evaluation of a client's current substance use and assess for any co-occurring mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression. This assessment helps determine whether outpatient care is appropriate or if a higher level of support—such as a detox program or intensive outpatient program (IOP)—is needed first. Once an appropriate care setting is identified, the psychiatrist and client work together to establish treatment goals and a personalized plan. This plan may include therapy approaches such as motivational interviewing, harm reduction strategies, or relapse prevention. For some individuals, medication-assisted treatment (MAT)—such as buprenorphine for opioid use or naltrexone for alcohol use—may be used to manage cravings, withdrawal, or relapse risk.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in substance use disorders?
The Psychology Today online directory is a useful tool for finding psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in treating substance use. The directory allows users to search for providers with expertise in specific areas, such as alcohol use, drug use, or dual diagnosis. It also includes filters for insurance coverage, location, session format (in-person or telehealth), and provider identity characteristics, such as gender or cultural background. When evaluating a psychiatrist, it's helpful to ask about their experience treating the specific substance of concern, as not all providers treat all types of substance use. Understanding their approach to therapy and medication can also help ensure the provider is a good fit.