Psychiatrists for Children in Oakbrook Terrace, IL
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner I understand the importance of treating the whole person. Sometimes life can feel so complex that we forget laughter can be the best medicine. What makes you laugh? For me it’s a good stand up comedy show with one of my favorite comedians. What makes you happy? For me it’s a clear schedule and my comfy couch. What motivates you? For me it’s touching lives one by one even it’s it’s via tele-visit.
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner I understand the importance of treating the whole person. Sometimes life can feel so complex that we forget laughter can be the best medicine. What makes you laugh? For me it’s a good stand up comedy show with one of my favorite comedians. What makes you happy? For me it’s a clear schedule and my comfy couch. What motivates you? For me it’s touching lives one by one even it’s it’s via tele-visit.
Abdullah Bin Mahfodh is a dedicated psychiatrist with dual board certification in adult and child and adolescent psychiatry.
Dr. Mahfodh specializes in mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). His approach is deeply rooted in personalized care, ensuring that each patient's unique needs are met through open communication, active listening, and collaborative decision-making.
Abdullah Bin Mahfodh is a dedicated psychiatrist with dual board certification in adult and child and adolescent psychiatry.
Dr. Mahfodh specializes in mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). His approach is deeply rooted in personalized care, ensuring that each patient's unique needs are met through open communication, active listening, and collaborative decision-making.
Khyati Patel is a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner. She has experienced working with adults and adolescents. She has exceptional clinical skills in treating both pediatric and adult population. She is specializing in Adhd, Anxiety, Depression, and Ptsd. Khyati, approaches her patient Holistic rather than focusing on their diagnosis. She believes it is important to understand the patient holistically to receive benefits from the treatment. Listening to patients’ concerns is one of her empower skills that she carries with her.
Khyati Patel is a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner. She has experienced working with adults and adolescents. She has exceptional clinical skills in treating both pediatric and adult population. She is specializing in Adhd, Anxiety, Depression, and Ptsd. Khyati, approaches her patient Holistic rather than focusing on their diagnosis. She believes it is important to understand the patient holistically to receive benefits from the treatment. Listening to patients’ concerns is one of her empower skills that she carries with her.
My ideal clients are individuals experiencing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or stress-related concerns. They often feel overwhelmed, unmotivated, or stuck in patterns that interfere with daily life, relationships, or work. These clients need compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care, guidance on medication management, and practical strategies to manage their symptoms.
Their goals are to achieve mood stability, improve focus, strengthen relationships, and enhance overall quality of life. They want to feel understood, supported, and empowered to regain control over their mental hea
My ideal clients are individuals experiencing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or stress-related concerns. They often feel overwhelmed, unmotivated, or stuck in patterns that interfere with daily life, relationships, or work. These clients need compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care, guidance on medication management, and practical strategies to manage their symptoms.
Their goals are to achieve mood stability, improve focus, strengthen relationships, and enhance overall quality of life. They want to feel understood, supported, and empowered to regain control over their mental hea
Tahseen Mohammed is a General and Child & Adolescent psychiatrist with over eighteen years of experience, and a diplomate in both disciplines through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
Dr. Mohammed has broad experience treating children, adolescents and adults for psychotropic medication management and brief psychotherapy in a variety of settings, including outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient (PHP/IOP), hospital consultation-liaison, residential centers, juvenile detention and adult forensic services.
Tahseen Mohammed is a General and Child & Adolescent psychiatrist with over eighteen years of experience, and a diplomate in both disciplines through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
Dr. Mohammed has broad experience treating children, adolescents and adults for psychotropic medication management and brief psychotherapy in a variety of settings, including outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient (PHP/IOP), hospital consultation-liaison, residential centers, juvenile detention and adult forensic services.
•• Accepting New Patients •• In today's fast-paced world, patients need mental and emotional health care that is both effective and tailored to their specific needs. They seek a partner who understands their challenges and can provide innovative, results-driven solutions. As a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice, I focus on delivering holistic, personalized treatment plans with compassionate support. My dedication empowers clients to achieve stability, improve well-being, and feel heard and understood, ultimately leading to better health and a higher quality of life.
•• Accepting New Patients •• In today's fast-paced world, patients need mental and emotional health care that is both effective and tailored to their specific needs. They seek a partner who understands their challenges and can provide innovative, results-driven solutions. As a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice, I focus on delivering holistic, personalized treatment plans with compassionate support. My dedication empowers clients to achieve stability, improve well-being, and feel heard and understood, ultimately leading to better health and a higher quality of life.
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I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who provides medication management and mental health care for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Effective psychiatric treatment works best when it is thoughtful, coordinated, and grounded in real life. I focus on identifying and treating core symptoms while working collaboratively with therapists, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals when appropriate. My clinical focus includes the evaluation and treatment of depression, anxiety.
I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who provides medication management and mental health care for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Effective psychiatric treatment works best when it is thoughtful, coordinated, and grounded in real life. I focus on identifying and treating core symptoms while working collaboratively with therapists, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals when appropriate. My clinical focus includes the evaluation and treatment of depression, anxiety.
I provide compassionate, whole-person care for children, teens, and adults.
My treatment approach is individualized and may include medication management, supportive counseling, and collaboration with other healthcare providers to ensure you get well-rounded care.
I provide compassionate, whole-person care for children, teens, and adults.
My treatment approach is individualized and may include medication management, supportive counseling, and collaboration with other healthcare providers to ensure you get well-rounded care.
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.
Allyson Guzman Monelli
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, MSN, FNP-BC, FPA
3 Endorsed
Algonquin, IL 60102
Hey there, I'm Ally- and yes, you guessed it, I prefer Ally over the whole "Allyson" thing. I've been a nurse practitioner for a few years now, but let me take you on a journey from where it all began. Picture this: I was a mere 15-year old diving into the world of healthcare as a dietary aide at Alexian Village. Yeah, that's right, I started right at the bottom, soaking up the experiences like a sponge. Fast forward a bit, and I found myself rocking new titles of CNA, PCT, and eventually a full-fledged registered nurse. It's like that song "Started from the Bottom," and trust me, I can hum it in my sleep.
Hey there, I'm Ally- and yes, you guessed it, I prefer Ally over the whole "Allyson" thing. I've been a nurse practitioner for a few years now, but let me take you on a journey from where it all began. Picture this: I was a mere 15-year old diving into the world of healthcare as a dietary aide at Alexian Village. Yeah, that's right, I started right at the bottom, soaking up the experiences like a sponge. Fast forward a bit, and I found myself rocking new titles of CNA, PCT, and eventually a full-fledged registered nurse. It's like that song "Started from the Bottom," and trust me, I can hum it in my sleep.
My areas of Clinical Specialties are: Children and Adults, Anxiety Depression ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), Autism, Bipolar Disorder Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Experienced to treat mood disorders, anxiety disorders and trauma-related disorders
I provide ADHD testing, psychiatric evaluations, and medication management for people ages 6 to 65 years old. I treat ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Autism, Bipolar disorder and mood disorders. I graduated from Regis College with my Masters in Nursing specializing in mental health. I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
My philosophy focuses on the combination of mind and body working together with a humanistic approach to meet the holistic needs of our patients while committed to individual and personalized care and creating a comfortable environment to discuss your needs.
My areas of Clinical Specialties are: Children and Adults, Anxiety Depression ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), Autism, Bipolar Disorder Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Experienced to treat mood disorders, anxiety disorders and trauma-related disorders
I provide ADHD testing, psychiatric evaluations, and medication management for people ages 6 to 65 years old. I treat ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Autism, Bipolar disorder and mood disorders. I graduated from Regis College with my Masters in Nursing specializing in mental health. I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
My philosophy focuses on the combination of mind and body working together with a humanistic approach to meet the holistic needs of our patients while committed to individual and personalized care and creating a comfortable environment to discuss your needs.
My path to integrative and functional psychiatry began after seeing too many patients suffer without adequate answers. I am committed to incorporating the latest evidence-based medicine and up-to-date research into my practice. I utilize education, nutrition, environment, exercise, labs and more to make a meaningful impact in the lives of my patients and their families.
My path to integrative and functional psychiatry began after seeing too many patients suffer without adequate answers. I am committed to incorporating the latest evidence-based medicine and up-to-date research into my practice. I utilize education, nutrition, environment, exercise, labs and more to make a meaningful impact in the lives of my patients and their families.
Joseph Miller, PMHNP-BC, helps children, adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults across Illinois manage complex mental health concerns through compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care at LifeStance Health.
Joseph is especially passionate about supporting individuals who have recently been discharged from a psychiatric hospital and are transitioning back into daily life.
Joseph Miller, PMHNP-BC, helps children, adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults across Illinois manage complex mental health concerns through compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care at LifeStance Health.
Joseph is especially passionate about supporting individuals who have recently been discharged from a psychiatric hospital and are transitioning back into daily life.
With a Master’s degree from the Yale School of Medicine, I am a licensed Physician Assistant with clinical experience supporting individuals facing depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, generalized anxiety, and PTSD in inpatient settings. My approach is patient-centered and rooted in evidence-based care that adapts to each person’s unique needs. I have a strong interest in supporting LGBTQ individuals, which is a key reason I chose to pursue psychiatry. I strive to create an inclusive and affirming environment where all patients feel seen, respected, and safe.
With a Master’s degree from the Yale School of Medicine, I am a licensed Physician Assistant with clinical experience supporting individuals facing depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, generalized anxiety, and PTSD in inpatient settings. My approach is patient-centered and rooted in evidence-based care that adapts to each person’s unique needs. I have a strong interest in supporting LGBTQ individuals, which is a key reason I chose to pursue psychiatry. I strive to create an inclusive and affirming environment where all patients feel seen, respected, and safe.
I’m interested in helping children, adolescents and adults discover the patterns in their emotional and cognitive worlds in order to gain insight into themselves, towards a deeper understanding and integration of unconscious processes into daily life.
I subsequently trained at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute in adult and child psychoanalysis, graduating in 2000. I have been on the faculty of both the adult psychoanalytic training program as well as the child psychotherapy training program ever since, teaching therapists psychoanalytic and psychotherapeutic technique and theory.
I’m interested in helping children, adolescents and adults discover the patterns in their emotional and cognitive worlds in order to gain insight into themselves, towards a deeper understanding and integration of unconscious processes into daily life.
I subsequently trained at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute in adult and child psychoanalysis, graduating in 2000. I have been on the faculty of both the adult psychoanalytic training program as well as the child psychotherapy training program ever since, teaching therapists psychoanalytic and psychotherapeutic technique and theory.
I am friendly and approachable, with my warm nature I am easily get connected with children and adults.
I provide child, adolescent, and adult psychiatric services. My specialty Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Psychosis, Bipolar disorder, and Autism. For your convenience, I offer same-day appointments if requires. No waiting list. I will be accepting the majority of the insurances. Please give us a call today for more information.
I am friendly and approachable, with my warm nature I am easily get connected with children and adults.
I provide child, adolescent, and adult psychiatric services. My specialty Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Psychosis, Bipolar disorder, and Autism. For your convenience, I offer same-day appointments if requires. No waiting list. I will be accepting the majority of the insurances. Please give us a call today for more information.
I believe that healthcare should be a space where patients feel empowered, valued, and heard. I approach each patient as an equal partner in their care, fostering an atmosphere of collaboration and mutual respect. I view myself as a facilitator, here to help guide patients, offer insight, and provide tools for them to better understand and manage their mental health on their path to healing and growth. In addition to traditional approaches, I am a strong proponent of alternative and holistic treatments, including TMS, Spravato, ketamine treatments + KAP, mindfulness practices, and integrative methods.
I believe that healthcare should be a space where patients feel empowered, valued, and heard. I approach each patient as an equal partner in their care, fostering an atmosphere of collaboration and mutual respect. I view myself as a facilitator, here to help guide patients, offer insight, and provide tools for them to better understand and manage their mental health on their path to healing and growth. In addition to traditional approaches, I am a strong proponent of alternative and holistic treatments, including TMS, Spravato, ketamine treatments + KAP, mindfulness practices, and integrative methods.
Temitope "Temi" Olutade, PMHNP-BC Temitope "Temi" Olutade is a passionate and dedicated Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) based in Illinois. With a deep commitment to providing high-quality mental health care, she is driven by a strong belief in the importance of mental wellness and holistic healing. Temi's approach to mental health care is founded on empathy, understanding, and evidence-based practice. She works with individuals across the lifespan to address a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and more.
Temitope "Temi" Olutade, PMHNP-BC Temitope "Temi" Olutade is a passionate and dedicated Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) based in Illinois. With a deep commitment to providing high-quality mental health care, she is driven by a strong belief in the importance of mental wellness and holistic healing. Temi's approach to mental health care is founded on empathy, understanding, and evidence-based practice. She works with individuals across the lifespan to address a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and more.
I take a unique, integrative approach to mental health care— Whether you’re a child or adolescent navigating anxiety and ADHD or a veteran or police officer managing stress and emotional challenges, I tailor my care to your individual needs.
My goal is to help you build confidence, improve focus, and achieve balance in all areas of life—whether that’s excelling at school, enhancing job performance, or strengthening relationships. Together, we’ll create a path toward emotional well-being and a healthier, more fulfilling life.
I take a unique, integrative approach to mental health care— Whether you’re a child or adolescent navigating anxiety and ADHD or a veteran or police officer managing stress and emotional challenges, I tailor my care to your individual needs.
My goal is to help you build confidence, improve focus, and achieve balance in all areas of life—whether that’s excelling at school, enhancing job performance, or strengthening relationships. Together, we’ll create a path toward emotional well-being and a healthier, more fulfilling life.
She provided psychiatric care for children and adolescents across outpatient and inpatient settings and helped train future psychiatrists through her work with medical students, residents, and fellows.
Dr. Kasi believes that successful treatment begins with understanding the unique strengths, challenges, and goals of each patient and family. Her approach combines thoughtful psychiatric evaluation, medication management when appropriate, psychotherapy-informed care, and close collaboration with parents, therapists, schools, pediatricians, and other members of a patient's support team.
Dr. Kasi is currently in BCBS and is pending Cigna PPO, United Health Care PPO, Medicare, and Aetna PPO.
She provided psychiatric care for children and adolescents across outpatient and inpatient settings and helped train future psychiatrists through her work with medical students, residents, and fellows.
Dr. Kasi believes that successful treatment begins with understanding the unique strengths, challenges, and goals of each patient and family. Her approach combines thoughtful psychiatric evaluation, medication management when appropriate, psychotherapy-informed care, and close collaboration with parents, therapists, schools, pediatricians, and other members of a patient's support team.
Dr. Kasi is currently in BCBS and is pending Cigna PPO, United Health Care PPO, Medicare, and Aetna PPO.
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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.