Dr. Priyanka Rao
Psychologist, PsyD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2845 N Sheridan Rd, Ste 809, Chicago, IL 60657
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Dr. Priyanka Rao helps individuals in Illinois navigate life’s complexities by offering compassionate, evidence-based psychological care. Through comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological testing, she provides clarity and direction for those struggling to understand cognitive, emotional, or behavioral challenges. Serving teens, adults, and older adults, Dr. Rao partners with her patients to uncover the root causes of their concerns and develop insights that inform meaningful treatment plans. Dr. Rao is especially passionate about supporting individuals coping with trauma, grief, and substance use issues.
With a trauma-informed lens and deep clinical knowledge, she provides a safe and nonjudgmental space for patients to explore the impact of past experiences, loss, and maladaptive coping strategies. Whether a person is healing from trauma, grieving the death of a loved one, or confronting the realities of alcohol or drug misuse, Dr.
Rao’s thoughtful and structured evaluations help guide the next steps toward recovery and personal growth. In addition to her work with trauma, grief, and substance-related concerns, Dr. Rao has expertise in assessing and supporting those living with developmental disabilities, psychotic disorders, and bipolar disorder.
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Let's Connect (224) 553-2469
Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Caterpillar
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Duly Health and Care (DuPage)
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Northwestern (NMPN)
- Partners Direct Health
- Pathways (Amita Health)
- Provider Network of America (P
- Quest
- Sana Benefits
- UnityPoint
- Zelis Healthcare
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Illinois / 071022092 Supervised by Heather Perez (Illinois / 071010128) Priyanka Rao
- Attended Metropolitan Correctional Center, Chicago, Graduated 2024
- Degree/Diploma from Adler University MA / 2020
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr. Priyanka Rao
Psychologist, PsyD
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Bipolar Disorder
- Developmental Disorders
- Grief
- Psychosis
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
I also speak
English
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
I also speak
English
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Dr. Priyanka Rao
Psychologist, PsyD
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Location
Primary Location
LifeStance Health
2845 N Sheridan Rd
Ste 809
Chicago, IL 60657
(224) 553-2469Additional Location
7900 S Cass Ave
Ste 200
Darien, IL 60561
(224) 553-2469