Alcohol Use Psychiatrists in Orland Park, IL
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My goal as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is to help the patient get the best solutions that will make them feel their best. Whether that is psychiatric evaluations and/ or treatments for any mental health problem; my style of giving help is by doing it with lots of care and deep listening, and viewing each of my patients as unique individual people. This is very important because a successful treatment results from having an understanding on someone's needs, environment, and circumstance(s).
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My goal as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is to help the patient get the best solutions that will make them feel their best. Whether that is psychiatric evaluations and/ or treatments for any mental health problem; my style of giving help is by doing it with lots of care and deep listening, and viewing each of my patients as unique individual people. This is very important because a successful treatment results from having an understanding on someone's needs, environment, and circumstance(s).
The patients who come to see me feel overwhelmed by their mental health challenges and are seeking clarity, support, and solutions. They may be struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, mood disorders, or substance use. They want to feel understood, validated, and empowered to take steps toward a healthier, more fulfilling life. Their goal is to regain control, reduce emotional suffering, and improve relationships, productivity, and overall well-being. They are motivated to make changes but may need guidance, reassurance, and a safe space to start that journey.
The patients who come to see me feel overwhelmed by their mental health challenges and are seeking clarity, support, and solutions. They may be struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, mood disorders, or substance use. They want to feel understood, validated, and empowered to take steps toward a healthier, more fulfilling life. Their goal is to regain control, reduce emotional suffering, and improve relationships, productivity, and overall well-being. They are motivated to make changes but may need guidance, reassurance, and a safe space to start that journey.
My goal as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is to help the patient get the best solutions that will make them feel their best. Whether that is psychiatric evaluations and/ or treatments for any mental health problem; my style of giving help is by doing it with lots of care and deep listening, and viewing each of my patients as unique individual people. This is very important because a successful treatment results from having an understanding on someone's needs, environment, and circumstance(s).
My goal as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is to help the patient get the best solutions that will make them feel their best. Whether that is psychiatric evaluations and/ or treatments for any mental health problem; my style of giving help is by doing it with lots of care and deep listening, and viewing each of my patients as unique individual people. This is very important because a successful treatment results from having an understanding on someone's needs, environment, and circumstance(s).
Dr. Abosede R. Babalola
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, MSN, PMHNP, FPA
2 Endorsed
Orland Park, IL 60462
I specialize in evaluating and treating a comprehensive range of psychiatric conditions, including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic disorders, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, and psychotic disorders like schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. I understand the emotional and physical suffering people experience with mental health disorders and dedicate myself to easing patients’ distress, offering empowerment and hope for mental well-being.
I specialize in evaluating and treating a comprehensive range of psychiatric conditions, including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic disorders, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, and psychotic disorders like schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. I understand the emotional and physical suffering people experience with mental health disorders and dedicate myself to easing patients’ distress, offering empowerment and hope for mental well-being.
Our ideal client seeks compassionate care and effective solutions for their mental health challenges. They may struggle with depression, anxiety, or trauma and desire relief from symptoms that hinder their daily life. They seek understanding, validation, and support in navigating their journey towards healing and self-discovery. Their goal is to regain control, find inner peace, and live a fulfilling life, free from the burdens of their mental health issues.
Our ideal client seeks compassionate care and effective solutions for their mental health challenges. They may struggle with depression, anxiety, or trauma and desire relief from symptoms that hinder their daily life. They seek understanding, validation, and support in navigating their journey towards healing and self-discovery. Their goal is to regain control, find inner peace, and live a fulfilling life, free from the burdens of their mental health issues.
Alexandra Baxter is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Illinois. Alexandra offers specialized care that blends nursing and psychiatric expertise. She provides comprehensive assessments, diagnoses mental health conditions, develops treatment plans, prescribes medications, and offers therapy to support patients’ mental well-being. Alexandra’s holistic approach emphasizes not just medication management but also patient education, counseling, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal outcomes.
Alexandra Baxter is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Illinois. Alexandra offers specialized care that blends nursing and psychiatric expertise. She provides comprehensive assessments, diagnoses mental health conditions, develops treatment plans, prescribes medications, and offers therapy to support patients’ mental well-being. Alexandra’s holistic approach emphasizes not just medication management but also patient education, counseling, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal outcomes.
My passion is comprehensive healthcare and a commitment to promoting well-being. I am a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). I specialize in providing personalized and compassionate care. I have experience in addressing conditions, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar, substance use, and PTSD. I am dedicated to providing holistic care that considers the individual within the context of their family, community, and broader societal influences. I am also committed to addressing systemic issues, particularly the impact of racism on mental health outcomes.
My passion is comprehensive healthcare and a commitment to promoting well-being. I am a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). I specialize in providing personalized and compassionate care. I have experience in addressing conditions, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar, substance use, and PTSD. I am dedicated to providing holistic care that considers the individual within the context of their family, community, and broader societal influences. I am also committed to addressing systemic issues, particularly the impact of racism on mental health outcomes.
Dr. Alaa Ahmed is a board certified psychiatrist with extensive international training and clinical experience. She earned her medical degree from Alexandria University in Egypt and has completed psychiatric training and practice across three countries, including the United States. In addition to her medical training, Dr. Ahmed pursued advanced training in multiple schools of psychotherapy, which informs her comprehensive and holistic approach to patient care. Her clinical practice encompasses the full spectrum of general psychiatry, with particular expertise in mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma-related conditions.
Dr. Alaa Ahmed is a board certified psychiatrist with extensive international training and clinical experience. She earned her medical degree from Alexandria University in Egypt and has completed psychiatric training and practice across three countries, including the United States. In addition to her medical training, Dr. Ahmed pursued advanced training in multiple schools of psychotherapy, which informs her comprehensive and holistic approach to patient care. Her clinical practice encompasses the full spectrum of general psychiatry, with particular expertise in mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma-related conditions.
I help adolescents and adults who appear strong and capable on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or emotionally exhausted on the inside. Many are high-functioning individuals navigating anxiety, mood instability, trauma, ADHD, sleep difficulties, or major life transitions. They want to understand what’s happening in their minds and bodies, feel more stable and grounded, regain focus and motivation, and move forward with clarity and confidence. I support those seeking thoughtful, collaborative care and meaningful, sustainable change over time.
I help adolescents and adults who appear strong and capable on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or emotionally exhausted on the inside. Many are high-functioning individuals navigating anxiety, mood instability, trauma, ADHD, sleep difficulties, or major life transitions. They want to understand what’s happening in their minds and bodies, feel more stable and grounded, regain focus and motivation, and move forward with clarity and confidence. I support those seeking thoughtful, collaborative care and meaningful, sustainable change over time.
***** Our clinic is accepting new patients**** We endeavor to partner with our patients, approaching their care from a holistic and integrative standpoint. We listen to and get to know our patients, addressing their needs from a medical, mental, and social health perspective. We provide medication management, supportive therapy, and several other services. Our clinic specializes in the treatment of ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and other mood and personality disorders. Email us or call us today to book an appointment.
***** Our clinic is accepting new patients**** We endeavor to partner with our patients, approaching their care from a holistic and integrative standpoint. We listen to and get to know our patients, addressing their needs from a medical, mental, and social health perspective. We provide medication management, supportive therapy, and several other services. Our clinic specializes in the treatment of ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and other mood and personality disorders. Email us or call us today to book an appointment.
Peace Psychiatric Services PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, PMHNP, BC
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
All patients are ideal to us. They come with a unique set of circumstances that require individualized treatment plans. We offer medication management and psychotherapy. The goal is to return the individual to a healthier self in mind and body.
Charlese Nash LPC provides therapy sessions for all ages with a range of mental illnesses. Her approaches include EMDR and CBT.
Mary Bucher LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker. Her approaches including EMDR, CBT, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
All patients are ideal to us. They come with a unique set of circumstances that require individualized treatment plans. We offer medication management and psychotherapy. The goal is to return the individual to a healthier self in mind and body.
Charlese Nash LPC provides therapy sessions for all ages with a range of mental illnesses. Her approaches include EMDR and CBT.
Mary Bucher LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker. Her approaches including EMDR, CBT, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
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My ideal client is someone struggling with ADHD, addiction, or opioid use who feels overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck in cycles they can’t break. They want clarity, stability, and control over their lives. They need compassionate, evidence-based care that combines medication management with therapy and practical coping strategies. Their goal is lasting recovery, improved focus, healthier relationships, and the confidence to build a balanced, purpose-driven life.
My ideal client is someone struggling with ADHD, addiction, or opioid use who feels overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck in cycles they can’t break. They want clarity, stability, and control over their lives. They need compassionate, evidence-based care that combines medication management with therapy and practical coping strategies. Their goal is lasting recovery, improved focus, healthier relationships, and the confidence to build a balanced, purpose-driven life.
Shyu treats patients between the ages of 18 and 99 years old Connie Shyu is a board certified Physician Assistant who treats a wide range of psychiatric conditions with special interest in anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, and women's issues like post partum/perimenopausal mood and anxiety conditions. Connie earned a B.S. from University of Illinois and an MA in Medical Sciences from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL. She practiced in a variety of medical specialties including pulmonary and sleep medicine, pain management, and inpatient and outpatient psychiatry.
Shyu treats patients between the ages of 18 and 99 years old Connie Shyu is a board certified Physician Assistant who treats a wide range of psychiatric conditions with special interest in anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, and women's issues like post partum/perimenopausal mood and anxiety conditions. Connie earned a B.S. from University of Illinois and an MA in Medical Sciences from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL. She practiced in a variety of medical specialties including pulmonary and sleep medicine, pain management, and inpatient and outpatient psychiatry.
I am board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. I obtained my subspecialist training in Addiction Psychiatry at UCLA in Los Angeles, working at Cedar Sinai Medical Center and the West Los Angeles Veterans Administration Hospital. I completed my psychiatric residency training at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. I obtained my medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed my undergraduate studies in Psychology at Michigan State University.
I am board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. I obtained my subspecialist training in Addiction Psychiatry at UCLA in Los Angeles, working at Cedar Sinai Medical Center and the West Los Angeles Veterans Administration Hospital. I completed my psychiatric residency training at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. I obtained my medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed my undergraduate studies in Psychology at Michigan State University.
She specializes in neurodivergence, ADHD, alcohol use disorder, depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD.
To address major gaps in accessible treatment, Alissa also offers medication management for alcohol use disorder — including naltrexone, Vivitrol (injectable naltrexone), acamprosate, and disulfiram. She is also experienced in safely prescribing stimulant medications for individuals with ADHD.
She specializes in neurodivergence, ADHD, alcohol use disorder, depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD.
To address major gaps in accessible treatment, Alissa also offers medication management for alcohol use disorder — including naltrexone, Vivitrol (injectable naltrexone), acamprosate, and disulfiram. She is also experienced in safely prescribing stimulant medications for individuals with ADHD.
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.
This approach is ideal for patients who are reluctant to join AA or have not had success with other treatment methods.
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.
This approach is ideal for patients who are reluctant to join AA or have not had success with other treatment methods.
The Sinclair Method is an evidence-based approach to Alcohol Use Disorders that uses the FDA-approved prescription medication Naltrexone to gradually reduce your use.
We will discuss why you overdrink and how drinking affects your relationships, family, work, and overall health. Whether it's moderating your drinking or stopping it entirely, you don't have to do it you don't have to do it alone.
The Sinclair Method is an evidence-based approach to Alcohol Use Disorders that uses the FDA-approved prescription medication Naltrexone to gradually reduce your use.
We will discuss why you overdrink and how drinking affects your relationships, family, work, and overall health. Whether it's moderating your drinking or stopping it entirely, you don't have to do it you don't have to do it alone.
Sunrise Family Practice Mind & Body Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP , BC
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialize in clients dedicated to nurturing their mental and physical well-being, navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, and a strong desire for relief. I am committed to enhancing mental health for both adults and children. Driven by a profound longing for an improved quality of life, my ideal client is prepared for a comprehensive treatment approach that integrates medication management with accessible therapy strategies.
I specialize in clients dedicated to nurturing their mental and physical well-being, navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, and a strong desire for relief. I am committed to enhancing mental health for both adults and children. Driven by a profound longing for an improved quality of life, my ideal client is prepared for a comprehensive treatment approach that integrates medication management with accessible therapy strategies.
Greater Heights P Medical services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP-BC, APRN-FP, PMHNP, MSN
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Shalom is a board-certified advanced practitioner with Full Practice Authority (FPA). He has worked in various behavioral health Hospitals since past 15 years in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient, managing care from adolescents with autism to older adults with dementia. His expertise lies in listening to patients and astute ability to develop a care plan/medication management cultured to each patient needs. Everyone is different and should be treated as such. Shalom brings humor to set people at ease while building healthy therapeutic relationships with individuals.
Shalom is a board-certified advanced practitioner with Full Practice Authority (FPA). He has worked in various behavioral health Hospitals since past 15 years in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient, managing care from adolescents with autism to older adults with dementia. His expertise lies in listening to patients and astute ability to develop a care plan/medication management cultured to each patient needs. Everyone is different and should be treated as such. Shalom brings humor to set people at ease while building healthy therapeutic relationships with individuals.
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FAQ - Alcohol Use Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with alcohol use disorder?
For many individuals, alcohol consumption is a normal part of social events or celebrations. However, alcohol use that becomes more frequent, risky, or disruptive to daily functioning may meet the clinical criteria for alcohol use disorder (AUD). At this point, a psychiatric support can be an important step in addressing the issue. Psychiatrists who specialize in alcohol use disorder help individuals understand the psychological and physiological effects of drinking and offer support through therapy and, when appropriate, medications approved for alcohol-related treatment which can reduce cravings and support individuals in reducing or stopping alcohol use.
What does the assessment and treatment planning process involve?
Seeing a psychiatrist for alcohol-related concerns typically begins with an assessment of the person's drinking habits, as well as a screening for any co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, or trauma-related disorders. This evaluation informs the treatment plan and helps determine whether outpatient care is appropriate or if a higher level of intervention is needed first—such as medically supervised detoxification or an intensive outpatient program (IOP). Once the appropriate level of care is established, the psychiatrist works with the client to develop a treatment plan tailored to their needs and recovery goals. Psychiatric treatment for alcohol use disorders often incorporates evidence-based therapies, including motivational interviewing, harm reduction strategies, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and relapse prevention planning. Depending on the client's goals, treatment may focus on either moderation or complete abstinence. In some cases, psychiatrists may also coordinate with other members of the client's care team, such as primary care providers or addiction specialists, to ensure an integrated approach.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in alcohol use disorder?
The Psychology Today online directory is a valuable resource for finding psychiatrists (MDs) or psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in alcohol use. Users can filter providers based on specialty, insurance accepted, fees, location, and personal identity preferences—such as gender, cultural background, or religious affiliation. Because not all providers treat alcohol-related conditions, it is important to verify a psychiatrist's experience with alcohol use disorder. When contacting a provider, consider asking about their specific experience treating alcohol-related issues, as well as their approach to both medication management and behavioral therapy. This is especially important for individuals seeking a particular type of treatment approach, such as harm reduction or abstinence-based care.