Ndidi Onyejiaka
Psychiatrist, MD, FAAP
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Dr. Onyejiaka, a Board Certified Psychiatrist and Pediatrician, received her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Missouri at Kansas City Combined B.A/M.D. Program. She endured further training at the Tulane University Triple Board Residency Program where she specialized in pediatric medicine, general psychiatry, as well as child and adolescent psychiatry. Additionally, she attended in the New Orleans'-Birmingham Psychoanalytic Center Honorary Fellowship Program prior to relocating to Chicago in recent years. Dr. Onyejiaka is an active member of the International Society for Sports Psychiatry, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
She cares for individuals, couples, families, and groups of all ages. She specializes in supporting athletes and performers seeking a refined competitive edge or transitioning to life after retirement. She is also extremely qualified for care of children, adolescents, and young adults affected by depression, anxiety, traumatic events, and the emotional impact of medical conditions.
As a Board Certified Sports & Performance Psychiatrist, Dr. Onyejiaka understands that every player has unique personality traits and personal life that contribute to athletic resilience. She specializes in supporting athletes and performers of all types seeking a refined competitive edge, within the bounds of league regulations and best practices for you.
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Finances
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Medicare
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Ndidi Onyejiaka
Psychiatrist, MD, FAAP
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired License: Illinois / 036135051 Ndidi Onyejiaka
- University of Missouri at Kansas City, Graduated 2009
- Certificate from Tulane University Triple Board Residency Program / 2014
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Ndidi Onyejiaka
Psychiatrist, MD, FAAP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (312) 625-5373
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Sports Performance
- Mood Disorders
- Medication Management
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
Ndidi Onyejiaka
Psychiatrist, MD, FAAP
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Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Family / Marital
- Psychodynamic
- Sports Psychiatry
Ndidi Onyejiaka
Psychiatrist, MD, FAAP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (312) 625-5373
Groups
Performers and Anxiety
Unique People, Unique Pressures. There is Strength in numbers! Collaboratively work through difficult emotions as a small community. Call for pricing + details.
Expertise
Anxiety
Career Counseling
Types of Therapy
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Location
8 S. Michigan Avenue
Suite 2500
Chicago, IL 60603
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Writers and Wellness
Do you express yourself with a pen and pad? Struggling with writers block or confidence in your writing? Connecting to others helps people recognize they are not alone in whatever the experience. This might be the group for you!
Expertise
Anxiety
Career Counseling
Self Esteem
Location
8 S. Michigan Avenue
Suite 2500
Chicago, IL 60603
Email Ndidi Onyejiaka about this group or call - (312) 625-5373