Psychiatrists for Children in Orland Park, IL
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.
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.
There, we specialize in helping adults and children who may suffer from emotional problems, mental problems, and more.
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).
There, we specialize in helping adults and children who may suffer from emotional problems, mental problems, and more.
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).
Hi! I'm Elizabeth. I'm a family nurse practitioner practicing with over 10 years of experience and found my passion treating those who are struggling with the ups and downs of life. Every patient has a unique story to tell and journey to walk. When those ups and downs of life get to be too much, it's time to take control and get on a "Better Pathway". I provide medication management from ages 6 through geriatrics for a variety of mood disorders and provide personal, individualized care because I know that mental health treatment is not "one size fits all". Call for an appointment today! Appointments available within 7 days!
Hi! I'm Elizabeth. I'm a family nurse practitioner practicing with over 10 years of experience and found my passion treating those who are struggling with the ups and downs of life. Every patient has a unique story to tell and journey to walk. When those ups and downs of life get to be too much, it's time to take control and get on a "Better Pathway". I provide medication management from ages 6 through geriatrics for a variety of mood disorders and provide personal, individualized care because I know that mental health treatment is not "one size fits all". Call for an appointment today! Appointments available within 7 days!
I’m Dr. Cawonda (Cece) Wilson, a licensed and board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 29 years of experience. I hold a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and a PhD in Psychology, which enriches my understanding of both medical and psychological aspects of mental health.
My goal is to provide compassionate, personalized care to individuals experiencing a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and other mental health challenges.
I’m Dr. Cawonda (Cece) Wilson, a licensed and board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 29 years of experience. I hold a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and a PhD in Psychology, which enriches my understanding of both medical and psychological aspects of mental health.
My goal is to provide compassionate, personalized care to individuals experiencing a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and other mental health challenges.
At Premier Psychiatry, we offer expert care in adult and child psychiatry.
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.
At Premier Psychiatry, we offer expert care in adult and child psychiatry.
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.
There, we specialize in helping adults and children who may suffer from emotional problems, mental problems, and more.
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).
There, we specialize in helping adults and children who may suffer from emotional problems, mental problems, and more.
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).
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.
She is passionate about providing compassionate care to both children and adults, emphasizing a holistic approach that addresses the whole person.
Tamika Tucker, a seasoned healthcare professional with over 15 years of experience, is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner born and raised in the South Suburbs of Chicago. She comes from a large, close-knit family and is a mother of two. Tamika specializes in medication management for various mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and bipolar disorder.
She is passionate about providing compassionate care to both children and adults, emphasizing a holistic approach that addresses the whole person.
Tamika Tucker, a seasoned healthcare professional with over 15 years of experience, is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner born and raised in the South Suburbs of Chicago. She comes from a large, close-knit family and is a mother of two. Tamika specializes in medication management for various mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and bipolar disorder.
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.
Great minds Healthcare
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APN, MSN
2 Endorsed
Orland Park, IL 60462
I am Ernest Ogbeide, DNP, MSN, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in Illinois. I treat patients across the lifespan. I use a holistic approach to treat the whole person, from ages 6 and older. I have vast experience, starting as a mental health professional who reached dual-diagnosed individuals and working ten years as an emergency room nurse. I have worked as a psychiatry provider in both inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as in corrections.
I am Ernest Ogbeide, DNP, MSN, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in Illinois. I treat patients across the lifespan. I use a holistic approach to treat the whole person, from ages 6 and older. I have vast experience, starting as a mental health professional who reached dual-diagnosed individuals and working ten years as an emergency room nurse. I have worked as a psychiatry provider in both inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as in corrections.
Peace Psychiatric Services PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, PMHNP, BC
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with clients struggling with major depression, genarlized anxiety, panic disorder, Bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, and children with ADHD.
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.
I work with clients struggling with major depression, genarlized anxiety, panic disorder, Bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, and children with ADHD.
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.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults, and treats a variety of psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, and substance use disorders.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who believes that effective mental health care begins with listening, understanding, and building trust. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University, where I specialized in psychiatric mental health.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults, and treats a variety of psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, and substance use disorders.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who believes that effective mental health care begins with listening, understanding, and building trust. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University, where I specialized in psychiatric mental health.
My ideal clients include children, adolescents, adults, and older adults who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, mood changes, ADHD, trauma, behavioral concerns, life transitions, or other mental health challenges.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide lifespan psychiatric care for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. I offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma, and other mental health concerns.
My ideal clients include children, adolescents, adults, and older adults who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, mood changes, ADHD, trauma, behavioral concerns, life transitions, or other mental health challenges.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide lifespan psychiatric care for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. I offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma, and other mental health concerns.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and need to talk to someone urgently? You are at the right stop! With over 10 years of clinical experience, I bring a solution-oriented, compassionate, and empowering approach to mental health care.
I specialize in creating holistic, individualized treatment plans that address the whole person, mind, body, and environment. Whether working with patients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, or other mental health conditions, my goal is to help individuals understand their strengths, build resilience, and regain control of their lives.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and need to talk to someone urgently? You are at the right stop! With over 10 years of clinical experience, I bring a solution-oriented, compassionate, and empowering approach to mental health care.
I specialize in creating holistic, individualized treatment plans that address the whole person, mind, body, and environment. Whether working with patients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, or other mental health conditions, my goal is to help individuals understand their strengths, build resilience, and regain control of their lives.
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.
Othman Mohammad is a board-certified, Harvard-trained child, and adult psychiatrist.
SageMind Psychiatric Care, is a child and adolescent and young adult psychiatry private practice serving DuPage County and Cook County in IL. We specialise in the diagnosis and psychiatric management of developmental disorders (e.g. ADHD and Autism),Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders and Psychotic Disorders.
Othman Mohammad is a board-certified, Harvard-trained child, and adult psychiatrist.
SageMind Psychiatric Care, is a child and adolescent and young adult psychiatry private practice serving DuPage County and Cook County in IL. We specialise in the diagnosis and psychiatric management of developmental disorders (e.g. ADHD and Autism),Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders and Psychotic Disorders.
Hello, I am Janine Watters, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I'm dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care. My practice focuses on the comprehensive treatment of mood disorders, trauma, psychotic disorders, ADHD, anxiety, and depression across the lifespan, from adolescence through the geriatric years. I believe that effective mental health care begins with a thorough clinical assessment and a collaborative approach to medication management. My mission is to empower you with the education and support necessary to navigate your mental health journey.
Hello, I am Janine Watters, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I'm dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care. My practice focuses on the comprehensive treatment of mood disorders, trauma, psychotic disorders, ADHD, anxiety, and depression across the lifespan, from adolescence through the geriatric years. I believe that effective mental health care begins with a thorough clinical assessment and a collaborative approach to medication management. My mission is to empower you with the education and support necessary to navigate your mental health journey.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, my focus is to provide thoughtful, evidence-based care that helps individuals better understand and manage their mental health. I work with clients experiencing ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). I strive to create a supportive, collaborative space where you feel heard and empowered to take an active role in your care.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, my focus is to provide thoughtful, evidence-based care that helps individuals better understand and manage their mental health. I work with clients experiencing ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). I strive to create a supportive, collaborative space where you feel heard and empowered to take an active role in your care.
I collaborate with you, your therapist, your PCP, and your child's school when necessary, to develop a treatment plan that fits your needs and achieves your goals.
*****NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS**** Whether you need psychiatric evaluation and treatment for addiction, anxiety, depression, a mood disorder, ADHD, PTSD, or another mental health problem, as your provider, my goal is to help you get the solutions that will let you feel better soon. The belief in giving help with deep caring, and my style of listening, form the soul of my practice today. I see all patients as unique in their own way, and I value the privilege of giving the best care that my private practice in psychiatric medicine can provide.
I collaborate with you, your therapist, your PCP, and your child's school when necessary, to develop a treatment plan that fits your needs and achieves your goals.
*****NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS**** Whether you need psychiatric evaluation and treatment for addiction, anxiety, depression, a mood disorder, ADHD, PTSD, or another mental health problem, as your provider, my goal is to help you get the solutions that will let you feel better soon. The belief in giving help with deep caring, and my style of listening, form the soul of my practice today. I see all patients as unique in their own way, and I value the privilege of giving the best care that my private practice in psychiatric medicine can provide.
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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.