Dr. Karen Escobar Almeida
Psychiatrist, MD (she, her)
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1 E Erie St Ste 520 Chicago, IL 60611
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Dr. Escobar Almeida’s holistic approach considers both psychotropic and natural medicine, fostering a compassionate and individualized healing journey. Dr. Escobar Almeida finds fulfillment in providing comprehensive care across the entire adult lifespan, with a particular focus on geriatric patients. Understanding the complexities of aging, Dr. Escobar Almeida integrates traditional psychiatric treatments with alternative therapies tailored to meet the specific needs of her geriatric patients.
She recognizes that mental health issues in the elderly can be influenced by a myriad of factors, including biological changes, social isolation, and comorbid medical conditions. Her treatment plans are tailored to each client’s specific needs and preferences. Dr.
Escobar Almeida approaches each client with empathy, understanding, and a commitment to collaborative care. Together, you can work towards achieving your mental health goals and enhancing your overall well-being. Dr. Escobar Almeida looks forward to embarking on this therapeutic journey with you. Outside of her professional life, Dr.
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Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare
- America's Choice Provider Network (ACPN)
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Caterpillar
- Centivo
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Claritev
- CuraLinc Healthcare
- Curative
- Devoted Health Plan
- Duly Health and Care (DuPage)
- Guidehealth
- Health Alliance Plan (HAP) of
- HealthSmart
- Humana Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan
- Multiplan Private Healthcare S
- MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Northwell Direct
- Northwestern
- Optum
- OSF Healthcare
- Partners Direct Health
- Pathways (Amita Health)
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health
- TriWest
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare / Optum Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- UnityPoint
- VA Community Care
- WellCare
- Wellpoint
- Zelis Healthcare
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: Illinois / 036.151823 Karen Escobar Almeida
- Academy Of Integrative Health & Medicine (Aihm), Graduated 2024
- Degree/Diploma from Icahn School Of Medicine Mount Sinai 2020
- Degree/Diploma from Pontifical Catholic University Of Ecuador MD / 2013
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr. Karen Escobar Almeida
Psychiatrist, MD
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Medication Management
- ADHD
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Psychosis
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Dr. Karen Escobar Almeida
Psychiatrist, MD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. - (872) 278-5637