Psychiatrists for Children in Plainfield, IL
Thanks for stopping by, I'm Sariette, I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with Full Practice Autonomy in the state of Illinois. I am experienced in treating mental health conditions such as depression, PMDD, anxiety, ODD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizoaffective disorder, just to name those. I use Evidence based practice and a person centered approach to help my patient in their journey towards optimal mental health.
Thanks for stopping by, I'm Sariette, I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with Full Practice Autonomy in the state of Illinois. I am experienced in treating mental health conditions such as depression, PMDD, anxiety, ODD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizoaffective disorder, just to name those. I use Evidence based practice and a person centered approach to help my patient in their journey towards optimal mental health.
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.
She provides medication management for children, teens, adults, and seniors, supporting individuals through every stage of life.
She understands the critical nature of this transitional period and works closely with patients to help stabilize symptoms, reduce the risk of readmission, and build sustainable coping strategies. Her goal is to provide continuity of care during this vulnerable time, empowering patients with tools to strengthen resilience and improve daily functioning.
She provides medication management for children, teens, adults, and seniors, supporting individuals through every stage of life.
She understands the critical nature of this transitional period and works closely with patients to help stabilize symptoms, reduce the risk of readmission, and build sustainable coping strategies. Her goal is to provide continuity of care during this vulnerable time, empowering patients with tools to strengthen resilience and improve daily functioning.
She also specializes in treating childhood behavior issues, providing comprehensive care that helps children, adolescents, and families navigate these difficulties.
Adaobi Innocent, DNP, MSN, PMHNP-BC, is a dedicated PsychiatricMental Health Nurse Practitioner who serves patients in Illinois. She offers a holistic approach to mental health care, combining medical expertise with a compassionate understanding of the connections between mind, body, and spirit. Adaobi works collaboratively with her patients, creating personalized, evidencebased treatment plans that address their unique needs and goals. Her approach empowers individuals to take an active role in their recovery, fostering resilience and promoting overall mental wellness.
She also specializes in treating childhood behavior issues, providing comprehensive care that helps children, adolescents, and families navigate these difficulties.
Adaobi Innocent, DNP, MSN, PMHNP-BC, is a dedicated PsychiatricMental Health Nurse Practitioner who serves patients in Illinois. She offers a holistic approach to mental health care, combining medical expertise with a compassionate understanding of the connections between mind, body, and spirit. Adaobi works collaboratively with her patients, creating personalized, evidencebased treatment plans that address their unique needs and goals. Her approach empowers individuals to take an active role in their recovery, fostering resilience and promoting overall mental wellness.
I’m a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at Bethel Psychiatry, and I specialize in helping individuals manage mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, trauma, and other emotional challenges. I offer a combination of therapy and medication management tailored to each person's unique needs, working collaboratively to help you feel better and live a more fulfilling life. My goal is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.
I’m a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at Bethel Psychiatry, and I specialize in helping individuals manage mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, trauma, and other emotional challenges. I offer a combination of therapy and medication management tailored to each person's unique needs, working collaboratively to help you feel better and live a more fulfilling life. My goal is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.
With over a decade of psychiatric nursing experience, I've built a practice around making people feel truly understood from the very first conversation. I'm fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, and I've found that meeting someone in their first language changes everything about how safe they feel opening up. I work with adults and teens navigating anxiety, depression, substance use, and eating disorders, combining medication management with therapeutic support to care for the whole person. My practice is fully virtual, so you can access care from wherever feels most comfortable for you.
With over a decade of psychiatric nursing experience, I've built a practice around making people feel truly understood from the very first conversation. I'm fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, and I've found that meeting someone in their first language changes everything about how safe they feel opening up. I work with adults and teens navigating anxiety, depression, substance use, and eating disorders, combining medication management with therapeutic support to care for the whole person. My practice is fully virtual, so you can access care from wherever feels most comfortable for you.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Miranda Kinsinger
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRNFPA, FNP-BC
1 Endorsed
Plainfield, IL 60585
My goal is to help clients envision and create their best health possible. My experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care, role as a Functional Health Nurse Practitioner, and current studies as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner allow me treat both the mind and body. By integrating these disciplines, I offer a holistic, patient-centered approach that not only treats symptoms but also fosters long-term resilience and balance.
My goal is to help clients envision and create their best health possible. My experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care, role as a Functional Health Nurse Practitioner, and current studies as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner allow me treat both the mind and body. By integrating these disciplines, I offer a holistic, patient-centered approach that not only treats symptoms but also fosters long-term resilience and balance.
Offering telehealth psychiatric care with evening and limited weekend appointments for children, adolescents, and adults.
My approach is collaborative and patient-centered. I believe that effective care starts with listening. I take time to fully understand your symptoms, your goals, and your life context before developing a treatment plan. Medication management is always combined with education and, when appropriate, coordination with therapists, and primary care providers.
Offering telehealth psychiatric care with evening and limited weekend appointments for children, adolescents, and adults.
My approach is collaborative and patient-centered. I believe that effective care starts with listening. I take time to fully understand your symptoms, your goals, and your life context before developing a treatment plan. Medication management is always combined with education and, when appropriate, coordination with therapists, and primary care providers.
I am a dual board certified psychiatric and family practice nurse practitioner who has worked in Primary Care, Psychiatry and Substance Abuse over the last several years. My areas of expertise are mood, depression and anxiety disorders. My extensive experience, knowledge and multicultural sensitivity, have shaped my approach to treatment as individualized and holistic. I am combining integrative methods with psychopharmacology and psychotherapeutic modalities to address complex mental health difficulties and treat them successfully.
I am a dual board certified psychiatric and family practice nurse practitioner who has worked in Primary Care, Psychiatry and Substance Abuse over the last several years. My areas of expertise are mood, depression and anxiety disorders. My extensive experience, knowledge and multicultural sensitivity, have shaped my approach to treatment as individualized and holistic. I am combining integrative methods with psychopharmacology and psychotherapeutic modalities to address complex mental health difficulties and treat them successfully.
Joyce Almacen is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Illinois. She has a double major in Psychology and Nursing (B.S. in Psychology and B.S. in Nursing) from Clarke University and an MSN - PMHNP from University of St. Francis. Joyce has a unique set of psychiatric work experiences coming from a background of being a psychiatric nurse for many years and now as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. Joyce has dealt with various types of mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, PTSD, and many more.
Joyce Almacen is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Illinois. She has a double major in Psychology and Nursing (B.S. in Psychology and B.S. in Nursing) from Clarke University and an MSN - PMHNP from University of St. Francis. Joyce has a unique set of psychiatric work experiences coming from a background of being a psychiatric nurse for many years and now as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. Joyce has dealt with various types of mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, PTSD, and many more.
I am not only a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, but also a wife and mom of 3 kids.
I would like to help you in the process of bringing understanding and solutions to the problems you are facing and to improve the quality of your daily life. I have experience providing mental health services and medication management to individuals ( children, adolescents and adults). I use an individualized approach and build on client strengths to heal.
I am not only a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, but also a wife and mom of 3 kids.
I would like to help you in the process of bringing understanding and solutions to the problems you are facing and to improve the quality of your daily life. I have experience providing mental health services and medication management to individuals ( children, adolescents and adults). I use an individualized approach and build on client strengths to heal.
I hold a doctorate in nursing practice (DNP) and am a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I earned my MSN with a concentration in psychiatric mental health and a doctorate in nursing with the highest honors. I am an approachable and affable practitioner. I exhibit an exceptional passion for mental health, which is conspicuously manifested in my patient interactions and correspondence. I urge you to initiate communication and consider collaborating, as I firmly assert that psychological wellness serves as the foundational underpinning for a fulfilling life and achievable vision.
I hold a doctorate in nursing practice (DNP) and am a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I earned my MSN with a concentration in psychiatric mental health and a doctorate in nursing with the highest honors. I am an approachable and affable practitioner. I exhibit an exceptional passion for mental health, which is conspicuously manifested in my patient interactions and correspondence. I urge you to initiate communication and consider collaborating, as I firmly assert that psychological wellness serves as the foundational underpinning for a fulfilling life and achievable vision.
With extensive experience across inpatient and outpatient settings, I provide specialized support for children, adolescents, and adults at every stage of their mental health journey.
My clinical areas of focus include neurodevelopmental disorders and women’s health, specifically addressing the unique emotional complexities of childhood development and the evolving needs of women across the lifespan.
With extensive experience across inpatient and outpatient settings, I provide specialized support for children, adolescents, and adults at every stage of their mental health journey.
My clinical areas of focus include neurodevelopmental disorders and women’s health, specifically addressing the unique emotional complexities of childhood development and the evolving needs of women across the lifespan.
I am currently accepting new patients at Scottsdale, AZ and Joliet, IL. I am trusted mental health care provider, board certified, 27+ years of clinical experience in anxiety, depression, ADHD, panic disorders, bipolar disorders, and mood disorders. Now located in Scottsdale, Arizona and Joliet, Illinois, I am dedicated to providing, evidence-based treatments including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), medication management, and guideline-informed psychiatric care. I offer a range of services, including psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, psychotherapy, GeneSight testing, and medication management, focusing on teens and adults.
I am currently accepting new patients at Scottsdale, AZ and Joliet, IL. I am trusted mental health care provider, board certified, 27+ years of clinical experience in anxiety, depression, ADHD, panic disorders, bipolar disorders, and mood disorders. Now located in Scottsdale, Arizona and Joliet, Illinois, I am dedicated to providing, evidence-based treatments including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), medication management, and guideline-informed psychiatric care. I offer a range of services, including psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, psychotherapy, GeneSight testing, and medication management, focusing on teens and adults.
Muyao Robin, PMHNP-BC, helps children, adolescents, teens, and adults across Illinois find relief from challenging mental health symptoms through thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric medication management at LifeStance Health.
She provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and ongoing medication management tailored to each stage of life—from childhood and adolescence through adulthood and senior years. Her approach is collaborative and data-informed, with careful monitoring to ensure medications are both effective and well tolerated.
Muyao Robin, PMHNP-BC, helps children, adolescents, teens, and adults across Illinois find relief from challenging mental health symptoms through thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric medication management at LifeStance Health.
She provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and ongoing medication management tailored to each stage of life—from childhood and adolescence through adulthood and senior years. Her approach is collaborative and data-informed, with careful monitoring to ensure medications are both effective and well tolerated.
Coded Healthcare & Behavioral Services LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FPA
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, difficulty sleeping, or trouble focusing, you may be unsure where to start—or whether medication is the right step. Most people I see, come in wanting clarity, not just a prescription.
I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, sleep concerns, and ADHD. My approach integrates thoughtful medication management with supportive therapy and practical lifestyle considerations, so that treatment feels grounded, understandable, and tailored to your day-to-day life. If you’re looking for support that combines clinical expertise with clear communication and ongoing guidance.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, difficulty sleeping, or trouble focusing, you may be unsure where to start—or whether medication is the right step. Most people I see, come in wanting clarity, not just a prescription.
I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, sleep concerns, and ADHD. My approach integrates thoughtful medication management with supportive therapy and practical lifestyle considerations, so that treatment feels grounded, understandable, and tailored to your day-to-day life. If you’re looking for support that combines clinical expertise with clear communication and ongoing guidance.
Laura Okehie Dike, PMHNP, provides thoughtful and patient-centered care that supports lasting mental wellness for residents of Illinois. As a Nurse Practitioner at LifeStance Health, Laura provides comprehensive evaluations and medication management for adolescents, teens, and adults facing a variety of mental health concerns. She partners closely with patients to better understand their symptoms, develop effective treatment plans, and help them achieve improved emotional balance and daily functioning. Laura is especially passionate about supporting individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital.
Laura Okehie Dike, PMHNP, provides thoughtful and patient-centered care that supports lasting mental wellness for residents of Illinois. As a Nurse Practitioner at LifeStance Health, Laura provides comprehensive evaluations and medication management for adolescents, teens, and adults facing a variety of mental health concerns. She partners closely with patients to better understand their symptoms, develop effective treatment plans, and help them achieve improved emotional balance and daily functioning. Laura is especially passionate about supporting individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital.
I provide comprehensive care across the healthcare spectrum, treating children, adolescents, and adults.
I am a dual-certified mental health medical provider committed to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care that integrates clinical expertise with evidence-based treatment through a dynamic telehealth platform. My practice is rooted in integrative health principles, with a focus on identifying and addressing the underlying causes of mental health conditions rather than solely managing symptoms.
I develop individualized treatment plans that reflect each patient’s unique needs, preferences, and life circumstances. By combining psychiatric and medical expertise with a holistic approach, I aim to promote sustainable outcome.
I provide comprehensive care across the healthcare spectrum, treating children, adolescents, and adults.
I am a dual-certified mental health medical provider committed to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care that integrates clinical expertise with evidence-based treatment through a dynamic telehealth platform. My practice is rooted in integrative health principles, with a focus on identifying and addressing the underlying causes of mental health conditions rather than solely managing symptoms.
I develop individualized treatment plans that reflect each patient’s unique needs, preferences, and life circumstances. By combining psychiatric and medical expertise with a holistic approach, I aim to promote sustainable outcome.
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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.
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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.