Adults Psychiatrists in Downers Grove, IL

Dr. Danielle Stern is a trained adult psychiatrist. She completed her undergraduate studies at Johns Hopkins University and earned her medical degree from the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She specializes in evidence-based psychiatric medication management of adults, with a focus on treatment of anxiety and depression without the use of controlled substances.

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.

She began her career as a registered nurse working at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Madison treats patients with a variety of mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and ADHD.

I truly love psychiatry, and I hold three mental health related science degrees. I have a background that includes research experience which has enabled me to cultivate the use of objective data and self reported outcomes. The patient and I craft a unique path to wellness by examining the patient’s response to their treatment. I am well-trained in not only adult psychiatry, but also child and adolescent psychiatry. I am prepared to serve this population as well as adults to provide an adequate sensitivity to the patient experience throughout the lifespan.

I have several years' experience in treating adults with psychiatric disorders. I will work with you to create a customizable plan to treat your psychiatric illness, that includes not just medications but also lifestyle modifications where appropriate. My goal is to help you reach your optimal functioning and I understand that this process looks different for everyone. Since past experiences can contribute to current behaviors, we can also discuss negative thought processes during treatment.

Hi there, I’m Medina, a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Illinois. I help adult patients just like you or your loved one: individuals that have it within them to thrive, but just need some support getting there. Let’s focus on your strengths together! I am passionate about the psychiatry field and aim to provide patients with empathetic and holistic care. I also hope to continue to learn new evidence-based treatments and grow personally to better help my patients.

Anisha’s goal is to provide patient-centered, empathetic care to every patient she encounters at Bluesky Telepsych. Focus areas include and not limited to major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia , bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Anisha has a passion for working with patients to improve their mental health and well-being. She bases her practice on developing strong therapeutic relationships and using evidence-based practice.

I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 11 years of nursing experience. While caring for my patients as a nurse, I have recognized that physical and mental health are symbiotic and necessary to thrive. I have always wanted to help others; listening is one of my biggest strengths. The mind has always fascinated me as to how powerful thoughts and feelings can be. I believe in a holistic approach and that every person is unique, and so should their care. I am passionate about learning and staying current on evidence-based practice and applying that knowledge to help my patients.

Beth is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a focus on delivering high-quality mental health care. She embraces the use of telehealth to deliver safe, discreet, convenient, patient-centered care supported by evidence. Specializing in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment and management of a variety of mental health disorders, Beth is an empathetic listener who believes that each patient requires unique attention. While all individuals can benefit from psychotherapy and some from psychotropic medication in their therapy plan, Beth can explore all effective treatment options with you.

Dr. Chloe El-Atoum is a board-certified general psychiatrist. She completed her undergraduate studies in Biology and Psychology at Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY and earned her medical degree from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the State University of New York at Buffalo in Buffalo, NY. She completed her general psychiatry residency at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the State University of New York at Buffalo in Buffalo, NY.

Lovelyne Ngeche is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) in Illinois; I have two years of medication management experience in inpatient and outpatient settings. I have strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. I manage mental health illnesses across the lifespan, adhering to evidence-based guidelines. I value both patients and families involvement in developing treatment plans.

Kyleigh is a board-certified nurse practitioner in psychiatric mental-health. She completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Prior to working as a nurse practitioner, she worked as a registered nurse at an inpatient psychiatric facility. Kyleigh uses her education and training experience to provide patient-centered care to provide the best outcomes for her patients.

Hi, are you ready to feel better sooner? I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner currently seeing patients virtually in IL, WA, OR, and NC with BlueSky Telepsych. We specialize in PTSD, Depression, Trauma, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, Anxiety, Anger Management, Panic Disorders, Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, Grief, Bereavement, ADHD, Psychotherapy, Medication Management, Personality Disorders, and More. Book an appointment today and feel better sooner.

Faraz stresses a comprehensive understanding of a patient’s clinical picture, integrating multiple lines of evidence to arrive at an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment regimen. His strategies are patient-specific and motivated by quantitative evidence derived from high-quality studies. Still, as an investigator, he understands psychiatry is a rapidly evolving field, and it is the goal of translational scientists to fill the gaps in our knowledge. Faraz consistently uses his best clinical judgement, combining fact and theory to care for his patients. Faraz is a strong proponent of multimodal approaches to patient care.

Shannon is a Board-Certified PMHNP with 18 years of nursing experience. She is qualified and experienced in treating patients across the lifespan with a wide array of mental health challenges. She uses a collaborative, holistic approach to care which centers the patient’s treatment goals and preferences. Driven by a commitment to enhancing mental healthcare accessibility and addressing barriers to treatment, Shannon is at the forefront of advancing compassionate and effective care within the field.Her practice is guided by the Theory of Human Caring, which fosters an authentic and genuine connection with individuals under her care.

Ms. Kimberly Carias is an adult psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner. She offers her services at BlueSky Telepsych in Downers Grove, IL, ever mindful of the overall well-being of her patients.

His interests and expertise are in general adult psychiatric medicine with special interest in helping patients navigate depression, anxiety, OCD, and LGBTQ+ cultural issues. He provides management of prescription medications along with supportive psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy during every interaction.

Linda is a board-certified nurse practitioner in both psychiatry and family medicine. She completed her training at Samford University and has undergraduate degrees in both Psychology and Nursing. She is trained to work with all ages, including children. Linda uses her education and experience to provide trauma-informed, inclusive, personalized care for every patient. She uses a holistic and integrative approach to take the whole patient into consideration. Her training helps her to understand both physical and mental health, and how to address the mind-body connection in her care.

Jessica Pendleton is an ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner since 2023. She started out as an RN 9 years ago and has experience in mental health. She received her Master's Degree in Psychiatric Mental Health from Northern Kentucky University. Jessica takes great pride in being able to help patients when they need it most, as she aware of how difficult it can be to battle with mental health. Jessica takes great pride in helping individuals that are suffering with mental health issues and making a difference in their mental health journey.