Male Psychiatrists in Plainfield, IL
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Lozano is the Medical Director of the Joliet Center for Clinical Research, founded in 2003. Dr. Lozano received his M.D. from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and completed his residency in Psychiatry at Loyola University of Chicago. Dr Lozano completed his Geriatric Fellowship at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center before starting his clinical practice in Joliet in 1994. Dr. Lozano is Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Lozano sees patients from ages to 18 and older and with all disorders from the surrounding Intermediate Care Facilities, Hospitals and office.
Dr. Lozano is the Medical Director of the Joliet Center for Clinical Research, founded in 2003. Dr. Lozano received his M.D. from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and completed his residency in Psychiatry at Loyola University of Chicago. Dr Lozano completed his Geriatric Fellowship at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center before starting his clinical practice in Joliet in 1994. Dr. Lozano is Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Lozano sees patients from ages to 18 and older and with all disorders from the surrounding Intermediate Care Facilities, Hospitals and office.
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I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to delivering compassionate, comprehensive mental health care to individuals across the lifespan. With a strong foundation in nursing and advanced training in psychiatry, combining clinical expertise with a deeply empathetic approach to every patient interaction
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to delivering compassionate, comprehensive mental health care to individuals across the lifespan. With a strong foundation in nursing and advanced training in psychiatry, combining clinical expertise with a deeply empathetic approach to every patient interaction
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Abraham Luba, PMHNP, is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health care to adults and seniors in Illinois. Through evidence-based medication management and psychoeducation, Abraham helps clients address conditions such as anxiety, ADHD, and depression. He is passionate about empowering individuals to achieve emotional stability and improved mental well-being. Abraham specializes in medication management for complex mental health challenges, including bipolar disorder, PTSD, and psychosis.Abraham Luba, PMHNP, is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health care to adults and seniors
Abraham Luba, PMHNP, is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health care to adults and seniors in Illinois. Through evidence-based medication management and psychoeducation, Abraham helps clients address conditions such as anxiety, ADHD, and depression. He is passionate about empowering individuals to achieve emotional stability and improved mental well-being. Abraham specializes in medication management for complex mental health challenges, including bipolar disorder, PTSD, and psychosis.Abraham Luba, PMHNP, is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health care to adults and seniors
Gerson Santizo, PMHNP - Medication Management
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Westmont, IL 60559
Hello! My name is Gerson, and I'm a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Stella Mental Health Chicago in Westmont, specializing in comprehensive pharmacologic medication management for those navigating mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar, PTSD/PTSI, and more. I provide customized care plans using interventional & biological treatments such as Spravato (esketamine), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), stellate ganglion blocks (SGB), ketamine-assisted therapy, integration therapy, and more. I earned my Master's of Science in Nursing from University of Illinois Chicago.
Hello! My name is Gerson, and I'm a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Stella Mental Health Chicago in Westmont, specializing in comprehensive pharmacologic medication management for those navigating mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar, PTSD/PTSI, and more. I provide customized care plans using interventional & biological treatments such as Spravato (esketamine), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), stellate ganglion blocks (SGB), ketamine-assisted therapy, integration therapy, and more. I earned my Master's of Science in Nursing from University of Illinois Chicago.
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.
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 am a Rush trained, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who provides psychotherapy and medication management. I am passionate about helping patients and their families overcome the stigma surrounding mental health treatment for children. There is an unfortunate shortage of psychiatrists that specialize in treating children, which I recognized early in my training. This area of psychiatry is uniquely challenging due to its diversity, but I have worked with patients from a wide range of socio-economic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, and even patients as young as three years old.
I am a Rush trained, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who provides psychotherapy and medication management. I am passionate about helping patients and their families overcome the stigma surrounding mental health treatment for children. There is an unfortunate shortage of psychiatrists that specialize in treating children, which I recognized early in my training. This area of psychiatry is uniquely challenging due to its diversity, but I have worked with patients from a wide range of socio-economic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, and even patients as young as three years old.
I’m a board-certified psychiatrist with experience treating adults with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other common mental health challenges. I believe effective care starts with listening and understanding each person’s unique story. My approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and evidence-based, and I work closely with patients to develop practical treatment plans that help improve focus, mood, and overall quality of life.
I’m a board-certified psychiatrist with experience treating adults with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other common mental health challenges. I believe effective care starts with listening and understanding each person’s unique story. My approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and evidence-based, and I work closely with patients to develop practical treatment plans that help improve focus, mood, and overall quality of life.
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.
Holistic Behavioral and TMS therapy
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Frankfort, IL 60423
Lawrence Abah, PMHNP treats patients starting from 12 years old. Lawrence is dual board certified in Across the lifespan psychiatry and Family practice. Lawrence believes in using holistic approach to behavioral health and partnering with his clients for the best treatment outcome. He believes in development of good therapeutic alliance with his patients. He prides himself in providing patient focused, high quality and individualized care to his patients. Lawrence has more than 15 years experience in behavioral health, and he understands how difficult it is finding that provider that truly cares about your holistic wellness.
Lawrence Abah, PMHNP treats patients starting from 12 years old. Lawrence is dual board certified in Across the lifespan psychiatry and Family practice. Lawrence believes in using holistic approach to behavioral health and partnering with his clients for the best treatment outcome. He believes in development of good therapeutic alliance with his patients. He prides himself in providing patient focused, high quality and individualized care to his patients. Lawrence has more than 15 years experience in behavioral health, and he understands how difficult it is finding that provider that truly cares about your holistic wellness.
Art Ventura, MSN, RN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, has more than 25 years of psychiatric nursing experience. Art completed his nursing school at the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines, obtained his masters degree at Chamberlain College of Nursing and his postmasters certification in psychiatric nursing at Regis College. Being licensed in both psychiatric and family medicine, Art provides a unique perspective in treating mental health conditions particularly in evaluating and treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, ADHD, insomnia, dementia, OCD and other issues.Art
Art Ventura, MSN, RN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, has more than 25 years of psychiatric nursing experience. Art completed his nursing school at the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines, obtained his masters degree at Chamberlain College of Nursing and his postmasters certification in psychiatric nursing at Regis College. Being licensed in both psychiatric and family medicine, Art provides a unique perspective in treating mental health conditions particularly in evaluating and treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, ADHD, insomnia, dementia, OCD and other issues.Art
Matthew R. Mills, M.D., is a licensed, private-practice psychiatrist located in the Lakeview Neighborhood of Chicago. Dr. Mills is Board Certified by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Dr. Mills completed his undergraduate training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, earned his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from the Medical College of Wisconsin, and is a 2006 graduate of the Psychiatry Residency and Training Program at the University of Illinois Medical Center.
Matthew R. Mills, M.D., is a licensed, private-practice psychiatrist located in the Lakeview Neighborhood of Chicago. Dr. Mills is Board Certified by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Dr. Mills completed his undergraduate training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, earned his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from the Medical College of Wisconsin, and is a 2006 graduate of the Psychiatry Residency and Training Program at the University of Illinois Medical Center.
I employ evidence-based strategies tailored to each individual’s needs. Whether you’re navigating the complexities of mood disorders or seeking support for PTSD, I am committed to providing a safe space for healing and growth
I employ evidence-based strategies tailored to each individual’s needs. Whether you’re navigating the complexities of mood disorders or seeking support for PTSD, I am committed to providing a safe space for healing and growth
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I provide mental health services to patients of diverse backgrounds. My methods include utilizing a holistic pharmacotherapeutic and psychotherapeutic approach in providing beneficial mental health care.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I provide mental health services to patients of diverse backgrounds. My methods include utilizing a holistic pharmacotherapeutic and psychotherapeutic approach in providing beneficial mental health care.
Patients often describe Olalekan as calm, patient, and easy to talk to. He takes time to learn what someone is going through and builds a care plan together with them rather than for them. His approach blends practical symptom relief with long-term support, so patients can feel better now while still working toward lasting stability. Olalekan has extensive experience working with people who have more complex needs, including those dealing with substance use, psychosis, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and co-occurring concerns.
Patients often describe Olalekan as calm, patient, and easy to talk to. He takes time to learn what someone is going through and builds a care plan together with them rather than for them. His approach blends practical symptom relief with long-term support, so patients can feel better now while still working toward lasting stability. Olalekan has extensive experience working with people who have more complex needs, including those dealing with substance use, psychosis, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and co-occurring concerns.
I am particularly interested in working with people who are motivated to optimize their ongoing development and maximize their functioning and joy in life. I dedicate my time to doing this for myself and my clientele.
Excellent ADHD management enables previously struggling adults with many assets to function much more effectively. The regained efficiency of getting things done allows effective executive functioning with less effort.
Constant striving for success robs one of the pleasure of simply living. In addition to medication management I stress the importance of doing nothing.
I am particularly interested in working with people who are motivated to optimize their ongoing development and maximize their functioning and joy in life. I dedicate my time to doing this for myself and my clientele.
Excellent ADHD management enables previously struggling adults with many assets to function much more effectively. The regained efficiency of getting things done allows effective executive functioning with less effort.
Constant striving for success robs one of the pleasure of simply living. In addition to medication management I stress the importance of doing nothing.
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.
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Does it matter what gender a psychiatrist is?
Psychiatrists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions, often using a combination of psychotherapy and medication management. While psychiatrists of all genders are equally qualified, the therapeutic relationship is central to effective care, and finding a provider with whom you feel comfortable is an essential part of the process.
What are the advantages of seeing a male psychiatrist?
For some individuals, working with a male psychiatrist may play an important role in building trust and ease within that relationship. Personal, cultural, or past experiences may shape this preference. Some people feel more comfortable discussing certain topics with a male provider, particularly if they’ve had positive experiences confiding in men in other areas of their lives. Others may seek out a male psychiatrist for support with issues that relate specifically to male identity—such as navigating societal expectations around masculinity, fatherhood, or addressing emotional expression in environments where vulnerability may be discouraged.
How to find a male psychiatrist
Psychology Today’s online directory allows users to search for psychiatrists by gender, making it easy to find male psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs). Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approach, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. These details can help you evaluate whether a provider is a good fit for your needs.