Alcohol Use Psychiatrists in Wheaton, IL
Rana Clarizio, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), Diabetes Specialist (CDCES) With over 30 years of experience as a nurse, Rana Clarizio is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Diabetes Specialist (CDCES) dedicated to integrating the mind and body for holistic balance. Her practice is built on the foundation of providing empathetic mental health support to her patients. Rana sees patients from age 13 through the end of life, offering her expertise and compassionate care to those who need it most.
Rana Clarizio, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), Diabetes Specialist (CDCES) With over 30 years of experience as a nurse, Rana Clarizio is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Diabetes Specialist (CDCES) dedicated to integrating the mind and body for holistic balance. Her practice is built on the foundation of providing empathetic mental health support to her patients. Rana sees patients from age 13 through the end of life, offering her expertise and compassionate care to those who need it most.
Tessa Castillo is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Illinois. Tessa offers a combination of clinical expertise, psychopharmacological knowledge, and holistic care that enables her to address the complex needs of individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Outside of work, Tessa loves cooking and baking, experimenting with new recipes, and baking delicious treats for her daughter. She also loves traveling, exploring new places, experiencing different cultures, and trying new foods is her way to reward herself.
Tessa Castillo is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Illinois. Tessa offers a combination of clinical expertise, psychopharmacological knowledge, and holistic care that enables her to address the complex needs of individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Outside of work, Tessa loves cooking and baking, experimenting with new recipes, and baking delicious treats for her daughter. She also loves traveling, exploring new places, experiencing different cultures, and trying new foods is her way to reward herself.
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.
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
I am currently accepting new self-pay patients for personalized medication management tailored to individuals of all ages. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), I am dedicated to helping you achieve mental wellness and enhance your quality of life through compassionate, evidence-based care.
I am currently accepting new self-pay patients for personalized medication management tailored to individuals of all ages. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), I am dedicated to helping you achieve mental wellness and enhance your quality of life through compassionate, evidence-based care.
Maureen Raiz is a Nurse Practitioner in Illinois. Maureen provides a holistic approach, stigma-free, evidence-based, and compassionate care to individuals needing mental health services. She offers extensive psychiatric evaluations, supportive psychotherapy, psychopharmacological treatment initiation, and monitoring. Maureen has dedicated a significant amount of her career to providing mental health care to adults and older adults. Her ultimate goal is to improve access to mental health and help patients meet their goals. Outside of work, Maureen enjoys traveling to many different countries and experiencing different cultures.
Maureen Raiz is a Nurse Practitioner in Illinois. Maureen provides a holistic approach, stigma-free, evidence-based, and compassionate care to individuals needing mental health services. She offers extensive psychiatric evaluations, supportive psychotherapy, psychopharmacological treatment initiation, and monitoring. Maureen has dedicated a significant amount of her career to providing mental health care to adults and older adults. Her ultimate goal is to improve access to mental health and help patients meet their goals. Outside of work, Maureen enjoys traveling to many different countries and experiencing different cultures.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist with certifications in General Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, and Forensic Psychiatry. I also hold a PhD in Pharmacology.
I treat a broad range of mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, substance use disorders, and psychosis.
My practice has a focus on psychotropic medication management. Effective psychiatric care begins with understanding each patient's unique experiences, concerns, and treatment goals. My goal is to help patients achieve meaningful symptom improvement, better quality of life, and lasting mental wellness.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist with certifications in General Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, and Forensic Psychiatry. I also hold a PhD in Pharmacology.
I treat a broad range of mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, substance use disorders, and psychosis.
My practice has a focus on psychotropic medication management. Effective psychiatric care begins with understanding each patient's unique experiences, concerns, and treatment goals. My goal is to help patients achieve meaningful symptom improvement, better quality of life, and lasting mental wellness.
Sarah Sims is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Transcendent Psychiatry treats pediatric, adolescents, and adults. In her practice, she integrates a combination of evidence-based psychopharmacologic management, psychotherapy, compassionate trauma informed care and various cognitive modalities to help you heal. She believes that high quality psychiatric care is more than just treating mental illness. It is a patient centered journey through transitioning mental illness to into mental wellness. Feel free to email us to schedule an intake.
Sarah Sims is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Transcendent Psychiatry treats pediatric, adolescents, and adults. In her practice, she integrates a combination of evidence-based psychopharmacologic management, psychotherapy, compassionate trauma informed care and various cognitive modalities to help you heal. She believes that high quality psychiatric care is more than just treating mental illness. It is a patient centered journey through transitioning mental illness to into mental wellness. Feel free to email us to schedule an intake.
Our psychiatric clinic in Naperville is committed to providing cutting-edge treatments for mental health challenges that have not responded to traditional approaches. We specialize in innovative treatments that have shown promise in clinical research, such as Ketamine-assisted therapy, Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS), IV Ketamine, Spravato (nasal spray, esketamine), Medication Management, General Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, including EMDR.
Our psychiatric clinic in Naperville is committed to providing cutting-edge treatments for mental health challenges that have not responded to traditional approaches. We specialize in innovative treatments that have shown promise in clinical research, such as Ketamine-assisted therapy, Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS), IV Ketamine, Spravato (nasal spray, esketamine), Medication Management, General Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, including EMDR.
Our team offers a personalized approach to treatment, developing an individualized plan for each client. We specialize in addiction, depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric conditions. Call us today to schedule an evaluation for yourself or your loved one.
Our team offers a personalized approach to treatment, developing an individualized plan for each client. We specialize in addiction, depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric conditions. Call us today to schedule an evaluation for yourself or your loved one.
I offer a personalized approach to treatment, developing a custom treatment plan to meet the specific needs of each client. Whether you are seeking help for addiction, depression, anxiety, or other psychiatric conditions, I'm here to help. Contact Lott Behavioral Health today to schedule an evaluation for yourself or your loved one.
I offer a personalized approach to treatment, developing a custom treatment plan to meet the specific needs of each client. Whether you are seeking help for addiction, depression, anxiety, or other psychiatric conditions, I'm here to help. Contact Lott Behavioral Health today to schedule an evaluation for yourself or your loved one.
I believe in an empathic and collaborative approach to treatment. I specialize in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Depression and Anxiety. However, I treat a wide variety of psychiatric conditions including ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, PTSD and Substance Use Disorders.
I believe in an empathic and collaborative approach to treatment. I specialize in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Depression and Anxiety. However, I treat a wide variety of psychiatric conditions including ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, PTSD and Substance Use Disorders.
More Psychiatrists Nearby
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.
I am board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. I obtained my subspecialist training in Addiction Psychiatry at UCLA in Los Angeles, working at Cedar Sinai Medical Center and the West Los Angeles Veterans Administration Hospital. I completed my psychiatric residency training at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. I obtained my medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed my undergraduate studies in Psychology at Michigan State University.
I am board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. I obtained my subspecialist training in Addiction Psychiatry at UCLA in Los Angeles, working at Cedar Sinai Medical Center and the West Los Angeles Veterans Administration Hospital. I completed my psychiatric residency training at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. I obtained my medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed my undergraduate studies in Psychology at Michigan State University.
My ideal client is someone struggling with ADHD, addiction, or opioid use who feels overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck in cycles they can’t break. They want clarity, stability, and control over their lives. They need compassionate, evidence-based care that combines medication management with therapy and practical coping strategies. Their goal is lasting recovery, improved focus, healthier relationships, and the confidence to build a balanced, purpose-driven life.
My ideal client is someone struggling with ADHD, addiction, or opioid use who feels overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck in cycles they can’t break. They want clarity, stability, and control over their lives. They need compassionate, evidence-based care that combines medication management with therapy and practical coping strategies. Their goal is lasting recovery, improved focus, healthier relationships, and the confidence to build a balanced, purpose-driven life.
She specializes in neurodivergence, ADHD, alcohol use disorder, depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD.
To address major gaps in accessible treatment, Alissa also offers medication management for alcohol use disorder — including naltrexone, Vivitrol (injectable naltrexone), acamprosate, and disulfiram. She is also experienced in safely prescribing stimulant medications for individuals with ADHD.
She specializes in neurodivergence, ADHD, alcohol use disorder, depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD.
To address major gaps in accessible treatment, Alissa also offers medication management for alcohol use disorder — including naltrexone, Vivitrol (injectable naltrexone), acamprosate, and disulfiram. She is also experienced in safely prescribing stimulant medications for individuals with ADHD.
The Sinclair Method is an evidence-based approach to Alcohol Use Disorders that uses the FDA-approved prescription medication Naltrexone to gradually reduce your use.
We will discuss why you overdrink and how drinking affects your relationships, family, work, and overall health. Whether it's moderating your drinking or stopping it entirely, you don't have to do it you don't have to do it alone.
The Sinclair Method is an evidence-based approach to Alcohol Use Disorders that uses the FDA-approved prescription medication Naltrexone to gradually reduce your use.
We will discuss why you overdrink and how drinking affects your relationships, family, work, and overall health. Whether it's moderating your drinking or stopping it entirely, you don't have to do it you don't have to do it alone.
TSM has a success rate of 78%, with most patients reporting a significant reduction in their alcohol use, as well as reduced cravings and preoccupation with drinking.
This approach is ideal for patients who are reluctant to join AA or have not had success with other treatment methods.
TSM has a success rate of 78%, with most patients reporting a significant reduction in their alcohol use, as well as reduced cravings and preoccupation with drinking.
This approach is ideal for patients who are reluctant to join AA or have not had success with other treatment methods.
Elizabeth Adekoya (Now Accepting New Patients)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, FPA
Chicago, IL 60611
Hi there, I'm Elizabeth. Do you suffer from persistent sadness? Are you struggling to find joy in your day to day life? Or do you find yourself constantly worrying, afraid or anxious? Are you in search of a provider that is both compassionate and adequately skilled to help you treat and manage your symptoms? I am a Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner and help adult individuals with mood disorders and other mental/psychiatric disorders. I am compassionate about helping you manage your depression, anxiety, ADHD and any other comorbidities.
Hi there, I'm Elizabeth. Do you suffer from persistent sadness? Are you struggling to find joy in your day to day life? Or do you find yourself constantly worrying, afraid or anxious? Are you in search of a provider that is both compassionate and adequately skilled to help you treat and manage your symptoms? I am a Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner and help adult individuals with mood disorders and other mental/psychiatric disorders. I am compassionate about helping you manage your depression, anxiety, ADHD and any other comorbidities.
NOW accepting new patients!
You are doing everything you can to stay grounded, but anxiety, depression, trauma, or burnout keep showing up. Maybe you’ve tried therapy, spiritual work, or lifestyle changes... and you’re still not feeling like yourself. You don’t have to navigate this alone.
I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner offering thoughtful, evidence-based medication management through a holistic and culturally sensitive lens. I work with ages 12 and up from all backgrounds who are seeking clarity and relief — whether they’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, burnout, or the stress of chronic illness.
NOW accepting new patients!
You are doing everything you can to stay grounded, but anxiety, depression, trauma, or burnout keep showing up. Maybe you’ve tried therapy, spiritual work, or lifestyle changes... and you’re still not feeling like yourself. You don’t have to navigate this alone.
I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner offering thoughtful, evidence-based medication management through a holistic and culturally sensitive lens. I work with ages 12 and up from all backgrounds who are seeking clarity and relief — whether they’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, burnout, or the stress of chronic illness.
See more therapy options for Wheaton
Nearby Alcohol Use Psychiatrists Searches for Wheaton
- Aurora
- Batavia
- Bolingbrook
- Downers Grove
- Elmhurst
- Geneva
- Hinsdale
- Lisle
- Naperville
- Oak Brook
- Schaumburg
- Winfield
FAQ - Alcohol Use Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with alcohol use disorder?
For many individuals, alcohol consumption is a normal part of social events or celebrations. However, alcohol use that becomes more frequent, risky, or disruptive to daily functioning may meet the clinical criteria for alcohol use disorder (AUD). At this point, a psychiatric support can be an important step in addressing the issue. Psychiatrists who specialize in alcohol use disorder help individuals understand the psychological and physiological effects of drinking and offer support through therapy and, when appropriate, medications approved for alcohol-related treatment which can reduce cravings and support individuals in reducing or stopping alcohol use.
What does the assessment and treatment planning process involve?
Seeing a psychiatrist for alcohol-related concerns typically begins with an assessment of the person's drinking habits, as well as a screening for any co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, or trauma-related disorders. This evaluation informs the treatment plan and helps determine whether outpatient care is appropriate or if a higher level of intervention is needed first—such as medically supervised detoxification or an intensive outpatient program (IOP). Once the appropriate level of care is established, the psychiatrist works with the client to develop a treatment plan tailored to their needs and recovery goals. Psychiatric treatment for alcohol use disorders often incorporates evidence-based therapies, including motivational interviewing, harm reduction strategies, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and relapse prevention planning. Depending on the client's goals, treatment may focus on either moderation or complete abstinence. In some cases, psychiatrists may also coordinate with other members of the client's care team, such as primary care providers or addiction specialists, to ensure an integrated approach.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in alcohol use disorder?
The Psychology Today online directory is a valuable resource for finding psychiatrists (MDs) or psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in alcohol use. Users can filter providers based on specialty, insurance accepted, fees, location, and personal identity preferences—such as gender, cultural background, or religious affiliation. Because not all providers treat alcohol-related conditions, it is important to verify a psychiatrist's experience with alcohol use disorder. When contacting a provider, consider asking about their specific experience treating alcohol-related issues, as well as their approach to both medication management and behavioral therapy. This is especially important for individuals seeking a particular type of treatment approach, such as harm reduction or abstinence-based care.