Geriatric Psychiatrists in Vernon Hills, IL
I am a double Board Certified Psychiatrist who treats children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric people.
Accepting people of all ages within one week! Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, School and Work Accommodations, Difficulty sleeping, Addictions & Medication. Evening appointments are available. Care provided by me, a Physician, a Double Board Certified MD Psychiatrist may be a more effective approach for you. I am structured and organized with treatment. I also provide neuropsychological and psychological TESTING. I am available for urgent needs. Work together to decrease struggling. US born and educated at Rutgers Medical School & completed Psychiatry Residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.
I am a double Board Certified Psychiatrist who treats children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric people.
Accepting people of all ages within one week! Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, School and Work Accommodations, Difficulty sleeping, Addictions & Medication. Evening appointments are available. Care provided by me, a Physician, a Double Board Certified MD Psychiatrist may be a more effective approach for you. I am structured and organized with treatment. I also provide neuropsychological and psychological TESTING. I am available for urgent needs. Work together to decrease struggling. US born and educated at Rutgers Medical School & completed Psychiatry Residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.
My name is Joan Ajide, owner of Hone ur Health & Wellness. I hold a dual board certification with American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a family nurse practitioner and a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I earned both a family nurse practitioner and a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner post graduate certificate from Lewis University. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from University of Illinois in Chicago and a Master of Science in Clinical Nurse Leadership from Saint Xavier University. I have over 15 years of nursing experience in both acute and primary care treating various age groups.
My name is Joan Ajide, owner of Hone ur Health & Wellness. I hold a dual board certification with American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a family nurse practitioner and a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I earned both a family nurse practitioner and a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner post graduate certificate from Lewis University. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from University of Illinois in Chicago and a Master of Science in Clinical Nurse Leadership from Saint Xavier University. I have over 15 years of nursing experience in both acute and primary care treating various age groups.
I provide psychiatric diagnosis and medication management services to patients age 18 and up. I’m willing to talk about whatever ails your mental health. If I can’t help, I’ll help you find someone who can.
Special interests include mental illness in the setting of co-occurring medical illness, geriatric psychiatry, and the spectrum of bipolarity. As a first-generation descendant of immigrants, I have some insight into the potential challenges of addressing mental illness in other cultural settings. I also try to provide care that affirms LGBTQIA+ identities and neurodivergence.
I provide psychiatric diagnosis and medication management services to patients age 18 and up. I’m willing to talk about whatever ails your mental health. If I can’t help, I’ll help you find someone who can.
Special interests include mental illness in the setting of co-occurring medical illness, geriatric psychiatry, and the spectrum of bipolarity. As a first-generation descendant of immigrants, I have some insight into the potential challenges of addressing mental illness in other cultural settings. I also try to provide care that affirms LGBTQIA+ identities and neurodivergence.
When it comes to mental health treatment, our approach is simple and unique: our accomplished team of physicians and therapists work together to diagnose and treat your body, mind and spirit as a whole. We are one of the few practices combining traditional treatment with evidence-based alternative therapies, all under one roof. We are privileged to have changed the lives of many families in Chicago's North Shore, as well as out-of-state and foreign visitors. Our "whole body" approach to treating mental health conditions is supported by clinical studies. These include but are not limited to: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), diet and exercise, spiritual/social evaluation, yoga and art therapy. Many still focus only on the brain, treating symptoms, not causes. In many cases they over-prescribe medications. While our physicians do prescribe medications as needed, what sets us apart is our commitment to explore all options. We search for root causes and provide the most appropriate treatment, not merely the most convenient one. When we do prescribe, we go the extra mile to customize a plan that minimizes side effects. You and your family deserve the best in healthcare!
When it comes to mental health treatment, our approach is simple and unique: our accomplished team of physicians and therapists work together to diagnose and treat your body, mind and spirit as a whole. We are one of the few practices combining traditional treatment with evidence-based alternative therapies, all under one roof. We are privileged to have changed the lives of many families in Chicago's North Shore, as well as out-of-state and foreign visitors. Our "whole body" approach to treating mental health conditions is supported by clinical studies. These include but are not limited to: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), diet and exercise, spiritual/social evaluation, yoga and art therapy. Many still focus only on the brain, treating symptoms, not causes. In many cases they over-prescribe medications. While our physicians do prescribe medications as needed, what sets us apart is our commitment to explore all options. We search for root causes and provide the most appropriate treatment, not merely the most convenient one. When we do prescribe, we go the extra mile to customize a plan that minimizes side effects. You and your family deserve the best in healthcare!
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Michael Raida is a Psychiatrist specializing in mood disorders, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and psychiatric symptoms associated with dementia.
I believe in the value of the 30-minute medication management appointment. I think it is essential to know the psychosocial aspects of a patient’s story in order to make the most thoughtful medication decisions.
Michael Raida is a Psychiatrist specializing in mood disorders, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and psychiatric symptoms associated with dementia.
I believe in the value of the 30-minute medication management appointment. I think it is essential to know the psychosocial aspects of a patient’s story in order to make the most thoughtful medication decisions.
The ideal patient for our practice is a Geriatric or older adult in need of psychiatric services, such as, neuropsychiatric symptoms due to, Alzheimer's dementia, Parkinson's Disease dementia, Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Lewy Body dementia, and other dementias, including dementias due to Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD), Progressive Supranuclear Palsy(PSP), Multiple Systems Atrophy(MSA), traumatic brain injury (TBI), Vascular dementia, delirium, etc.
Geriatric psychiatry emphasizes the biological and psychological aspects of normal aging, the psychiatric effect of acute and chronic physical illness, and the biological and psychosocial aspects of pathology of primary psychiatric disturbances of older age. Geriatric psychiatrists focus on the evaluation and treatment of emotional disorders of the elderly
The ideal patient for our practice is a Geriatric or older adult in need of psychiatric services, such as, neuropsychiatric symptoms due to, Alzheimer's dementia, Parkinson's Disease dementia, Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Lewy Body dementia, and other dementias, including dementias due to Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD), Progressive Supranuclear Palsy(PSP), Multiple Systems Atrophy(MSA), traumatic brain injury (TBI), Vascular dementia, delirium, etc.
Geriatric psychiatry emphasizes the biological and psychological aspects of normal aging, the psychiatric effect of acute and chronic physical illness, and the biological and psychosocial aspects of pathology of primary psychiatric disturbances of older age. Geriatric psychiatrists focus on the evaluation and treatment of emotional disorders of the elderly
Welcome to my practice! I’m Tammy, a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 15 years of nursing experience and over 20 years working in various roles in mental health. I am dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate, and individualized care for those seeking support with their mental health. Whether you’re dealing with a specific mental health condition or just feeling overwhelmed, I’m here to help guide you toward a path of healing, growth, and well-being.
Welcome to my practice! I’m Tammy, a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 15 years of nursing experience and over 20 years working in various roles in mental health. I am dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate, and individualized care for those seeking support with their mental health. Whether you’re dealing with a specific mental health condition or just feeling overwhelmed, I’m here to help guide you toward a path of healing, growth, and well-being.
My ideal client is an adolescent or adult who may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or struggling with mental health symptoms that are affecting daily life, relationships, work performance, or academic success. Many have been trying to cope on their own but recognize that additional professional support is needed.My ideal clients commonly experience:
Anxiety, excessive worry, or panic symptoms
Depression, low mood, or loss of motivation
Mood instability or bipolar symptoms
Difficulty concentrating or managing ADHD symptoms
Trauma-related stress or PTSD
Sleep disturbances and emotional fatigue.
My ideal client is an adolescent or adult who may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or struggling with mental health symptoms that are affecting daily life, relationships, work performance, or academic success. Many have been trying to cope on their own but recognize that additional professional support is needed.My ideal clients commonly experience:
Anxiety, excessive worry, or panic symptoms
Depression, low mood, or loss of motivation
Mood instability or bipolar symptoms
Difficulty concentrating or managing ADHD symptoms
Trauma-related stress or PTSD
Sleep disturbances and emotional fatigue.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, and life transitions, and I offer both medication management and supportive psychotherapy. My goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and confident in the care we build together.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, and life transitions, and I offer both medication management and supportive psychotherapy. My goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and confident in the care we build together.
I provide psychiatric care across the lifespan, working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults with ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, sleep disorders, and other mental health concerns.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood changes, stress, trauma-related symptoms, sleep difficulties, and other mental health concerns. I welcome individuals seeking care for the first time as well as those looking for a provider who will listen and involve them in their treatment. My goal is to understand each person beyond the diagnosis and work collaboratively with patients and families, when appropriate, toward greater stability, functioning, and overall well-being.
I provide psychiatric care across the lifespan, working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults with ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, sleep disorders, and other mental health concerns.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood changes, stress, trauma-related symptoms, sleep difficulties, and other mental health concerns. I welcome individuals seeking care for the first time as well as those looking for a provider who will listen and involve them in their treatment. My goal is to understand each person beyond the diagnosis and work collaboratively with patients and families, when appropriate, toward greater stability, functioning, and overall well-being.
I am a faith‑integrated mental health provider committed to offering compassionate, evidence‑based care that honors the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. My approach is grounded in clinical excellence and shaped by a Christian worldview, creating a space where clients can explore both their emotional well‑being and their spiritual identity in a meaningful, supportive way.
I am a faith‑integrated mental health provider committed to offering compassionate, evidence‑based care that honors the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. My approach is grounded in clinical excellence and shaped by a Christian worldview, creating a space where clients can explore both their emotional well‑being and their spiritual identity in a meaningful, supportive way.
I offer medication management and specialized support for pregnancy/postpartum, men's and women's issues, couples, and seniors to help clients thrive.
You deserve mental health care that meets you with compassion, understanding, and respect. I'm Christine Askeland, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of healthcare experience. I specialize in women's mental health, pregnancy and postpartum care, and addiction treatment. My goal is to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a safe, supportive environment where you feel heard, empowered, and confident as we work together toward lasting wellness.
I offer medication management and specialized support for pregnancy/postpartum, men's and women's issues, couples, and seniors to help clients thrive.
You deserve mental health care that meets you with compassion, understanding, and respect. I'm Christine Askeland, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of healthcare experience. I specialize in women's mental health, pregnancy and postpartum care, and addiction treatment. My goal is to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a safe, supportive environment where you feel heard, empowered, and confident as we work together toward lasting wellness.
What I admire most about the people I work with is their resilience throughout their mental health journey. Seeking care takes courage, and it’s a privilege to support you as you navigate your path toward wellness and work toward goals that are meaningful to you. As a Rush-trained general psychiatrist, I bring experience across a wide range of clinical settings. Care is grounded in a careful and thorough diagnostic process, which serves as the basis for a thoughtful, individualized treatment plan.
What I admire most about the people I work with is their resilience throughout their mental health journey. Seeking care takes courage, and it’s a privilege to support you as you navigate your path toward wellness and work toward goals that are meaningful to you. As a Rush-trained general psychiatrist, I bring experience across a wide range of clinical settings. Care is grounded in a careful and thorough diagnostic process, which serves as the basis for a thoughtful, individualized treatment plan.
I help clients struggling with mental health issues desiring to work towards stabilizing their mental health. I work with children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, as well as underserved populations.
I help clients struggling with mental health issues desiring to work towards stabilizing their mental health. I work with children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, as well as underserved populations.
I am a board certified psychiatrist with a specialization in addiction psychiatrist. I collaboratively work with my patients to provide the most personalized care directed toward their overall wellbeing using a holistic approach deploying all the modern tools available including but not limited to medication when appropriate, individual supportive psychotherapy, and motivational interviewing.
I am a board certified psychiatrist with a specialization in addiction psychiatrist. I collaboratively work with my patients to provide the most personalized care directed toward their overall wellbeing using a holistic approach deploying all the modern tools available including but not limited to medication when appropriate, individual supportive psychotherapy, and motivational interviewing.
Marie Godiers is a board-certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) who grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. She completed her bachelor's degree at the University of Georgia. She then went on to complete her physician assistant studies at Emory University, where she quickly fell in love with the field of psychiatry.
Marie Godiers is a board-certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) who grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. She completed her bachelor's degree at the University of Georgia. She then went on to complete her physician assistant studies at Emory University, where she quickly fell in love with the field of psychiatry.
OnlyMed Clinic is a compassionate Clinic in Oak Brook serving Mental Health Patients. We offer safe in your home medication management in ADHD, Depression, Anxiety. We do telemedicine mostly but starting 5/1/23 we will be opening on Mondays in Hinsdale, IL!
OnlyMed Clinic is a compassionate Clinic in Oak Brook serving Mental Health Patients. We offer safe in your home medication management in ADHD, Depression, Anxiety. We do telemedicine mostly but starting 5/1/23 we will be opening on Mondays in Hinsdale, IL!
I’m Michelle Jones, a double board-certified Nurse Practitioner in Family and Psychiatric Mental Health. With over 22 years of experience in healthcare, I specialize in providing compassionate, culturally sensitive psychiatric care to adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders.
I believe healing begins with trust—and that trust starts with a meaningful connection. My approach is rooted in empathy, deep listening, and evidence-based care. Together, we create personalized treatment plans that reflect your values, your story, and your vision for healing.
I’m Michelle Jones, a double board-certified Nurse Practitioner in Family and Psychiatric Mental Health. With over 22 years of experience in healthcare, I specialize in providing compassionate, culturally sensitive psychiatric care to adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders.
I believe healing begins with trust—and that trust starts with a meaningful connection. My approach is rooted in empathy, deep listening, and evidence-based care. Together, we create personalized treatment plans that reflect your values, your story, and your vision for healing.
More than medication – psychiatry for whole person wellness.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or substance use—and feel discouraged by care that only treats the surface—I’d like to offer a different path. My approach is integrative, meaning we’ll look at the whole picture: your mind, body, lifestyle, and environment. Together, we’ll work to identify the root causes of your struggles, consider meaningful treatment options, and develop practical tools that support lasting wellness. My goal is to meet you where you are, help you find balance, foster healing, and create space for growth.
More than medication – psychiatry for whole person wellness.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or substance use—and feel discouraged by care that only treats the surface—I’d like to offer a different path. My approach is integrative, meaning we’ll look at the whole picture: your mind, body, lifestyle, and environment. Together, we’ll work to identify the root causes of your struggles, consider meaningful treatment options, and develop practical tools that support lasting wellness. My goal is to meet you where you are, help you find balance, foster healing, and create space for growth.
I work with clients experiencing a range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and more. Clients can expect compassionate, patient-centered care tailored to their unique needs and goals.
I work with clients experiencing a range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and more. Clients can expect compassionate, patient-centered care tailored to their unique needs and goals.
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Nearby Geriatric Psychiatrists Searches for Vernon Hills
- Algonquin
- Arlington Heights
- Barrington
- Elgin
- Evanston
- Highland Park
- Hoffman Estates
- Oak Brook
- Schaumburg
- Skokie
- Wilmette
- Woodstock
FAQ - About Geriatric Psychiatry
What do geriatric psychiatrists do?
Geriatric psychiatrists specialize in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions rooted in the neurological and cognitive changes of aging, such as dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and mood disorders that may be complicated by cognitive decline. In addition, they help older adults and their families navigate decisions around medications, cognitive functioning, and care planning. Geriatric psychiatrists often collaborate with neurologists, primary care physicians, and other medical specialists to ensure that psychiatric treatment aligns with other components of a client’s care.
How do geriatric psychiatrists assess mental and physical health?
Given their medical training, geriatric psychiatrists are trained to conduct cognitive and neuropsychiatric evaluations that go beyond standard mental health assessments conducted by non-medical professionals, such as therapists. They evaluate memory, attention, executive function, and behavioral changes to distinguish between normal age-related cognitive decline and diagnosable conditions such as Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Because many neurological conditions can initially present with psychiatric symptoms, they also assess how various non-psychiatric medical factors, medications, and brain changes may contribute to a client’s condition. The results of these evaluations can inform treatment planning, including medication management, patient safety considerations, and potential referral to other specialists, such as a neurologist.
How can I find a geriatric psychiatrist?
Psychology Today's online directory helps users find psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in working with the geriatric population. The platform offers filters to narrow your search by specialty, such as dementia or Alzheimer's. Each provider profile includes detailed information on therapeutic approach, licensure, insurance plans accepted, languages spoken, and session fees, allowing you to assess whether a provider is a good fit.