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Psychiatry

Psychiatry is the branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders.

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (an M.D. or D.O.) who specializes in mental health, including substance use disorders. Psychiatrists are qualified to assess both the mental and physical aspects of psychological problems.

Services

  • New patients begin with a biopsychosocial-spiritual evaluation to address their concerns.

    In other words, we review your chief complaint, medical history, past treatments, risk factors, protective factors, treatment recommendation, and diagnosis.

    $400

  • $150

  • $200

  • Psychiatrist

    Based in Chicago.

    Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2020.

    Chief Resident, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 2020.

    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Touro University, CA, 2016.

    Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of Chicago, 2010.

 FAQs

  • If you can find it in the DSM, we can work on it.

    Depression, Bipolar, Anxiety, Panic, OCD, PTSD, Schizophrenia, ADHD, Insomnia, Personality, Substance, and Eating Disorders.

  • Yes.

    Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, United, Medicare

    Please confirm your coverage with your insurance carrier.

  • Register on the Patient Portal.

    You must sign the consent forms and add payment method. Once those are received, your appointment will be confirmed.

  • Generally, yes. However, as of June 14, 2024, all appointments must be online until further notice.

  • Yes.

  • Current and prospective patients should use the secure patient portal for all communication. This is to safeguard your protected health information.

  • Currently appointments are limited to Wednesdays and Thursdays.

    Please call if you need an accommodation.

  • No.

  • No. A Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist is preferable for very young patients.

  • If our last appointment was less than 3 years ago even if it was at a different office, then you are considered an established patient by insurance. Choose a followup rather than initial consultation in this case.

  • Every treatment plan is customized to the client’s current needs.

    Monthly, quarterly, and annually are common.

    Urgent appointments are available.

  • Well, I hope every appointment is therapeutic. But to answer the question, yes. However, most clients also have a non-physician therapist they see more frequently. If you’d like us to collaborate, you’ll need to sign a contact form with your therapist’s name and number.

    I incorporate elements of CBT, DBT, supportive therapy, and mindfulness into most appointments.

  • What a wonderful question.

    The short answer is to help clients grow and lead abundant lives.