Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists in Palatine, IL
I specialize in treating: ADHD, anxiety, bipolar II disorder, PTSD, OCD, insomnia, dementia, depression, and more.
I take a holistic and preventative approach to care, creating personalized treatment plans that consider the whole person, not just a diagnosis. I believe that mental health conditions are rarely simple or singular, and each person deserves thoughtful, compassionate care that addresses both the mind and the body.
I specialize in treating: ADHD, anxiety, bipolar II disorder, PTSD, OCD, insomnia, dementia, depression, and more.
I take a holistic and preventative approach to care, creating personalized treatment plans that consider the whole person, not just a diagnosis. I believe that mental health conditions are rarely simple or singular, and each person deserves thoughtful, compassionate care that addresses both the mind and the body.
I diagnose and treat the full spectrum of mental illness, including anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD and bipolar disorder.
Why choose Dr. Ronil Shah? Because his top-notch expertise combines with compassionate, personalized care. Treatment with Dr. Shah is a two-way collaboration. Working together, you will design a mental wellness strategy that’s tailored just for you. His philosophy? Your path to wellness should be as unique as you are, shaped by empathy and expertise, and empowered by evidence-based insights and tools.
I diagnose and treat the full spectrum of mental illness, including anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD and bipolar disorder.
Why choose Dr. Ronil Shah? Because his top-notch expertise combines with compassionate, personalized care. Treatment with Dr. Shah is a two-way collaboration. Working together, you will design a mental wellness strategy that’s tailored just for you. His philosophy? Your path to wellness should be as unique as you are, shaped by empathy and expertise, and empowered by evidence-based insights and tools.
Successful on paper, yet empty inside—nothing fills the ache. Relationships feel hard, the body sometimes speaking through pain, addiction, illness. You feel everything deeply yet nothing fully. Anxiety, depression, longing—but not their root: developmental trauma, a nervous system wired for survival before safety. Fight, flight, freeze, fawn—you've lived them all. You were meant for more—to thrive, live fully, love & be loved, to be the creator of your life—to know suffering was never wasted. As a Board-Certified PMHNP, I specialize in holistic trauma recovery & nervous system regulation. Medication is one option, not the only one.
Successful on paper, yet empty inside—nothing fills the ache. Relationships feel hard, the body sometimes speaking through pain, addiction, illness. You feel everything deeply yet nothing fully. Anxiety, depression, longing—but not their root: developmental trauma, a nervous system wired for survival before safety. Fight, flight, freeze, fawn—you've lived them all. You were meant for more—to thrive, live fully, love & be loved, to be the creator of your life—to know suffering was never wasted. As a Board-Certified PMHNP, I specialize in holistic trauma recovery & nervous system regulation. Medication is one option, not the only one.
Welcome—I'm glad you're here. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide compassionate and evidence-based care to individuals navigating a wide range of mental health challenges. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, or simply feeling overwhelmed, I offer a supportive space where you can be heard, understood, and empowered to heal. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Aurora University and completed my PMHNP training at the University of St. Francis.
Welcome—I'm glad you're here. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide compassionate and evidence-based care to individuals navigating a wide range of mental health challenges. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, or simply feeling overwhelmed, I offer a supportive space where you can be heard, understood, and empowered to heal. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Aurora University and completed my PMHNP training at the University of St. Francis.
Great to meet you!
I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife with more than 25 years of healthcare experience. I specialize in treating Anxiety Disorders including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression & Mood Disorders, Stress Management, Sleep Difficulties, and more. I strive to provide compassionate, evidence-based care and helping individuals achieve lasting wellness through a patient-centered, holistic approach while making lasting, positive changes in their lives.
Great to meet you!
I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife with more than 25 years of healthcare experience. I specialize in treating Anxiety Disorders including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression & Mood Disorders, Stress Management, Sleep Difficulties, and more. I strive to provide compassionate, evidence-based care and helping individuals achieve lasting wellness through a patient-centered, holistic approach while making lasting, positive changes in their lives.
You've tried to feel better—maybe even tried treatment—and yet here you are, still searching. My ideal clients are adults navigating anxiety, depression, or neurocognitive disorders who are ready for a different kind of care. Many arrive exhausted by treatments that didn't work or providers who never made them feel truly seen. Some just want to get through the day; others want to reclaim emotional stability. I help you move forward through evidence-based medication management and a collaborative, patient-centered approach—meeting you where you are and honoring your unique culture, goals, and identity.
You've tried to feel better—maybe even tried treatment—and yet here you are, still searching. My ideal clients are adults navigating anxiety, depression, or neurocognitive disorders who are ready for a different kind of care. Many arrive exhausted by treatments that didn't work or providers who never made them feel truly seen. Some just want to get through the day; others want to reclaim emotional stability. I help you move forward through evidence-based medication management and a collaborative, patient-centered approach—meeting you where you are and honoring your unique culture, goals, and identity.
I look forward to the prospect of working with you. I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, psychiatric medication management and supportive therapy for adult clients ages 18 and above. I am double board-certified as a Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of healthcare experience. I am dedicated to maximizing your health and wellness by integrating traditional healthcare with complementary/alternative therapies in order to prevent/manage chronic illness and promote a healthy lifestyle.
I look forward to the prospect of working with you. I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, psychiatric medication management and supportive therapy for adult clients ages 18 and above. I am double board-certified as a Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of healthcare experience. I am dedicated to maximizing your health and wellness by integrating traditional healthcare with complementary/alternative therapies in order to prevent/manage chronic illness and promote a healthy lifestyle.
Dr. Shah is more than your typical psychiatrist. She embraces a harmonious blend of innovative practices alongside traditional clinical approaches, attuned to your individual needs. To provide bespoke treatment, Dr. Shah is trained in a diversity of therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and trauma-focused therapy as well as motivational interviewing. With Board certification in psychiatry, Dr. Shah stands as your expert ally, ready to unlock mental and emotional health through a truly whole-person approach.
Dr. Shah is more than your typical psychiatrist. She embraces a harmonious blend of innovative practices alongside traditional clinical approaches, attuned to your individual needs. To provide bespoke treatment, Dr. Shah is trained in a diversity of therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and trauma-focused therapy as well as motivational interviewing. With Board certification in psychiatry, Dr. Shah stands as your expert ally, ready to unlock mental and emotional health through a truly whole-person approach.
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Wait Time: ≤ 2-4 weeks; Request Visit By Messaging Dr. Rose via Psychology Today, His Website, or Email. - Dr. Rose is a forensic psychiatrist providing both clinical and medical-legal services. His approach begins by taking ample time to obtain a thorough understanding of who you are as a person from a variety of perspectives. He values making sure that every patient is informed and understands the meaning behind every diagnosis and the reasons for why certain treatments are recommended over others. Initial patient contact via messaging as above is required. Phone calls are intended for existing patients (or attorneys) only.
Wait Time: ≤ 2-4 weeks; Request Visit By Messaging Dr. Rose via Psychology Today, His Website, or Email. - Dr. Rose is a forensic psychiatrist providing both clinical and medical-legal services. His approach begins by taking ample time to obtain a thorough understanding of who you are as a person from a variety of perspectives. He values making sure that every patient is informed and understands the meaning behind every diagnosis and the reasons for why certain treatments are recommended over others. Initial patient contact via messaging as above is required. Phone calls are intended for existing patients (or attorneys) only.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, and adjustment challenges through holistic, individualized care.
You’re overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break. You may be navigating a major life transition, struggling with intrusive thoughts, or simply wanting to feel more like yourself again. You’re looking for a provider who truly listens, understands what you’re going through, and can help you find clarity, balance, and relief. You want a compassionate provider who sees the whole you, not just the symptoms, and can guide you toward meaningful, lasting change.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, and adjustment challenges through holistic, individualized care.
You’re overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break. You may be navigating a major life transition, struggling with intrusive thoughts, or simply wanting to feel more like yourself again. You’re looking for a provider who truly listens, understands what you’re going through, and can help you find clarity, balance, and relief. You want a compassionate provider who sees the whole you, not just the symptoms, and can guide you toward meaningful, lasting change.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to facilitating clinical stability and emotional resilience through evidence-based, patient-centered care. My expertise spans the lifespan, including children, adolescents, and adults, specializing in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, and ADHD. Leveraging extensive experience across outpatient, inpatient, and community health settings, I prioritize a collaborative diagnostic approach to ensure treatment is both precise and compassionate. By integrating specialized psychopharmacology with a focus on long-term wellness.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to facilitating clinical stability and emotional resilience through evidence-based, patient-centered care. My expertise spans the lifespan, including children, adolescents, and adults, specializing in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, and ADHD. Leveraging extensive experience across outpatient, inpatient, and community health settings, I prioritize a collaborative diagnostic approach to ensure treatment is both precise and compassionate. By integrating specialized psychopharmacology with a focus on long-term wellness.
I enjoy working with adults and adolescents treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, and other mental health issues.
I provide medication management for people with a variety of mental health needs, including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and OCD. I have immediate openings for new patients located in IL.
I enjoy working with adults and adolescents treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, and other mental health issues.
I provide medication management for people with a variety of mental health needs, including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and OCD. I have immediate openings for new patients located in IL.
I specialize in women’s mental health, supporting challenges like postpartum anxiety, OCD, and depression.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Relief Mental Health in St. Charles, Illinois. I provide compassionate, personalized care using a holistic approach that addresses physical, psychological, spiritual, and emotional well-being. My practice integrates traditional psychiatric care with alternative therapies to create tailored treatment plans that meet the unique needs of each individual. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where patients feel heard, understood, and valued.
I specialize in women’s mental health, supporting challenges like postpartum anxiety, OCD, and depression.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Relief Mental Health in St. Charles, Illinois. I provide compassionate, personalized care using a holistic approach that addresses physical, psychological, spiritual, and emotional well-being. My practice integrates traditional psychiatric care with alternative therapies to create tailored treatment plans that meet the unique needs of each individual. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where patients feel heard, understood, and valued.
I work with adults and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, and trauma—especially those stuck between where they’ve been and where they want to go.
We’ll work together to understand your unique needs—never forcing a one-size-fits-all approach. When appropriate, we can thoughtfully incorporate medication as part of a broader treatment plan that also includes therapy, lifestyle support, and long-term goals rooted in your values, strengths, and healing.
I work with adults and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, and trauma—especially those stuck between where they’ve been and where they want to go.
We’ll work together to understand your unique needs—never forcing a one-size-fits-all approach. When appropriate, we can thoughtfully incorporate medication as part of a broader treatment plan that also includes therapy, lifestyle support, and long-term goals rooted in your values, strengths, and healing.
I'm Rochelle, a certified physician assistant at Stella Mental Health Oak Park, specializing in pharmacologic medication management for anxiety, depression, PTSD/PTSI, trauma, OCD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and more.
In addition to prescribing medication & pharmacologic help, I'm able guide you through various treatment options at Stella, collaboratively choosing the most suitable approach for your needs and goals. My priority is to ensure your comfort throughout the care process, and I strive to minimize the use of medication while effectively addressing your symptoms.
I'm Rochelle, a certified physician assistant at Stella Mental Health Oak Park, specializing in pharmacologic medication management for anxiety, depression, PTSD/PTSI, trauma, OCD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and more.
In addition to prescribing medication & pharmacologic help, I'm able guide you through various treatment options at Stella, collaboratively choosing the most suitable approach for your needs and goals. My priority is to ensure your comfort throughout the care process, and I strive to minimize the use of medication while effectively addressing your symptoms.
He specializes in anxiety disorders, panic attacks, OCD, ADHD.
Jeff K. Abbott, MD is a ABPN board certified psychiatrist. He graduated medical school from UT Southwestern, and completed psychiatry residency training as Chief Resident from Northwestern University. He has received numerous awards for education, merit, and continues to teach trainees at Northwestern.
He specializes in anxiety disorders, panic attacks, OCD, ADHD.
Jeff K. Abbott, MD is a ABPN board certified psychiatrist. He graduated medical school from UT Southwestern, and completed psychiatry residency training as Chief Resident from Northwestern University. He has received numerous awards for education, merit, and continues to teach trainees at Northwestern.
Nie has expertise in depression, anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, and psychosis.
Dr. Daisy Nie practices at The Juniper Center, PC utilizing a person-centered, comprehensive, and collaborative approach to caring for her patients. She believes in the thoughtful use of medication as one component in an integrated personalized treatment plan that may include individual therapy, group therapy, nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness. She actively collaborates with a person’s other care providers, including therapists, primary care doctors, and specialists, and with a person’s support network to coordinate a unified plan for care. She prioritizes psycho-education, believing that it is important for people to understand.
Nie has expertise in depression, anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, and psychosis.
Dr. Daisy Nie practices at The Juniper Center, PC utilizing a person-centered, comprehensive, and collaborative approach to caring for her patients. She believes in the thoughtful use of medication as one component in an integrated personalized treatment plan that may include individual therapy, group therapy, nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness. She actively collaborates with a person’s other care providers, including therapists, primary care doctors, and specialists, and with a person’s support network to coordinate a unified plan for care. She prioritizes psycho-education, believing that it is important for people to understand.
Poprawski specializes in the use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to treat depression, OCD, and other diagnoses.
She is passionate about helping patients believe there is hope for remission. Dr. Poprawski doesn't believe in a one size fits all method of care. Offering TMS for patients that have tried meds and failed or are not providing enough relief from depression, OCD, and other diagnoses. Transcranial magnetic stimulation can help when other methods don't.
Poprawski specializes in the use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to treat depression, OCD, and other diagnoses.
She is passionate about helping patients believe there is hope for remission. Dr. Poprawski doesn't believe in a one size fits all method of care. Offering TMS for patients that have tried meds and failed or are not providing enough relief from depression, OCD, and other diagnoses. Transcranial magnetic stimulation can help when other methods don't.
I diagnose and treat anxiety, OCD, phobias, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
Practicing in the Chicago suburbs and serving clients throughout the greater Chicago, IL area, I’m passionate about supporting people through life’s challenges. Everyone experiences mental health struggles at some point, and my goal as a psychiatric provider is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered. I offer individualized, patient-centered psychiatric care with a focus on medication management as part of a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to your needs.
I diagnose and treat anxiety, OCD, phobias, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
Practicing in the Chicago suburbs and serving clients throughout the greater Chicago, IL area, I’m passionate about supporting people through life’s challenges. Everyone experiences mental health struggles at some point, and my goal as a psychiatric provider is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered. I offer individualized, patient-centered psychiatric care with a focus on medication management as part of a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to your needs.
I'm trained in the diagnosis and treatment of a number of psychiatric diagnoses including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and OCD.
My practice focuses on TMS therapy for patients across the full spectrum of treatment experience, from those newly diagnosed to those who have not responded to traditional medications or therapies. I take an individualized, evidence-based approach to every treatment plan, recognizing that treatment conditions require both clinical precision and a genuine partnership with the patient.
I'm trained in the diagnosis and treatment of a number of psychiatric diagnoses including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and OCD.
My practice focuses on TMS therapy for patients across the full spectrum of treatment experience, from those newly diagnosed to those who have not responded to traditional medications or therapies. I take an individualized, evidence-based approach to every treatment plan, recognizing that treatment conditions require both clinical precision and a genuine partnership with the patient.
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FAQ - Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrist help with obsessive-compulsive disorder?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by recurring, intrusive thoughts that lead to repetitive behaviors, such as excessive cleaning, hand-washing, checking, counting, or hoarding. These behaviors often serve as temporary relief from distressing thoughts but can quickly become disruptive and time-consuming. OCD commonly begins in late childhood or adolescence and may fluctuate in intensity over time, often influenced by life changes or stress. For many, the condition can interfere with daily functioning, including school, work, relationships, and overall well-being. Seeking psychiatric care can therefore be a valuable step in learning how to manage and reduce the impact of OCD on everyday life.
How do psychiatrists treat OCD?
During appointmnts, psychiatrists typically review a client's symptoms and any current medications to determine an appropriate treatment approach. Psychiatrists who specialize in OCD often use a combination of medication and therapy to support symptom management. The most frequently prescribed medications for OCD are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) which can help reduce the intensity of obsessive thoughts and emotional distress. While not all psychiatrists provide therapy themselves, many collaborate with therapists to support interventions like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a highly effective therapeutic method for treating OCD.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in OCD?
The Psychology Today online directory can be a helpful resource to search for psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in OCD. In addition to searching for psychiatrists who specialize in OCD, you may consider searching for psychiatrists who specialize in working with a particular population, such as children, or a certain co-occurring condition, such as anxiety. When searching for a provider, ask about their specific experience treating symptoms of OCD and what their approach to therapy and medication is. It is also important to determine whether their office is accessible (either close-by or via telehealth) and if they accept your insurance.