Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists in Evanston, IL
![Photo of Matthew Brown, DO, MBA, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1c9b7edc-b39f-4673-8a3a-db8daef6456f/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Brown is a double board certified psychiatrist and treats children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Brown is an expert in the treatment of OCD. He will also work with clients regarding issues with PTSD, Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety, Depression, and ADHD. Dr. Brown focuses largely on using supplements and other natural treatments such as a behavioral change to find a path forward. However, he does prescribe medications as well when needed. The goal of treatment is the less medication overall the better as long as the person is doing ok.
Dr. Brown is a double board certified psychiatrist and treats children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Brown is an expert in the treatment of OCD. He will also work with clients regarding issues with PTSD, Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety, Depression, and ADHD. Dr. Brown focuses largely on using supplements and other natural treatments such as a behavioral change to find a path forward. However, he does prescribe medications as well when needed. The goal of treatment is the less medication overall the better as long as the person is doing ok.
![Photo of Andreea Seicean, MD, PhD, MPH, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/70f6caf8-66ef-4911-8f98-e4ada2423826/4/320x400.jpeg)
She treats depression, bipolar, anxiety, OCD, ADD, PTSD / trauma, irritability, stress, binger eating, chronic pain, alcohol and other substance use disorders.
Andreea Seicean, MD, PhD, MPH, completed her training at Case Western Reserve University, the Cleveland Clinic, and the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). She has extensive experience treating mood and anxiety disorders and addiction in teens and adults. Dr. Seicean has published more than forty articles and been the recipient of multiple awards from: The National Institute of Mental Health, The American Psychiatric Association and The American Association of Neurological Surgeons. She is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago where she continues to be active in research and teaches psychopharmacology
She treats depression, bipolar, anxiety, OCD, ADD, PTSD / trauma, irritability, stress, binger eating, chronic pain, alcohol and other substance use disorders.
Andreea Seicean, MD, PhD, MPH, completed her training at Case Western Reserve University, the Cleveland Clinic, and the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). She has extensive experience treating mood and anxiety disorders and addiction in teens and adults. Dr. Seicean has published more than forty articles and been the recipient of multiple awards from: The National Institute of Mental Health, The American Psychiatric Association and The American Association of Neurological Surgeons. She is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago where she continues to be active in research and teaches psychopharmacology
![Photo of Marc Sandrolini, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/807990a4-0262-454d-99e8-48ca30094b94/2/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in mood and anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, OCD, ADHD, trauma, personality disorders and autistic spectrum disorders.
I am a psychiatrist with many years of experience treating children, teenagers and adults. I am double-boarded, with certifications in child and adolescent psychiatry and adult psychiatry. I was drawn to medicine by a fascination with the interplay between the mind and the brain. But while the physical brain can be examined in many ways, the human mind is still best understood through a discussion of thoughts and feelings between patient and doctor.
I specialize in mood and anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, OCD, ADHD, trauma, personality disorders and autistic spectrum disorders.
I am a psychiatrist with many years of experience treating children, teenagers and adults. I am double-boarded, with certifications in child and adolescent psychiatry and adult psychiatry. I was drawn to medicine by a fascination with the interplay between the mind and the brain. But while the physical brain can be examined in many ways, the human mind is still best understood through a discussion of thoughts and feelings between patient and doctor.
![Photo of Miroslaw Jan Walo, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d31d6b0f-5a61-4b99-a1c6-9c694abce1a5/3/320x400.jpeg)
I cover conditions such as ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Autism, Post Traumatic Stress amongst others.
I am Child, Adolescent , and Adult Psychiatrist. I was first trained in General Psychiatry at Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University and then I finished fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Children’s Hospital of Chicago Ann & Robert H. Lurie. I am Board Certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology American Board of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
I cover conditions such as ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Autism, Post Traumatic Stress amongst others.
I am Child, Adolescent , and Adult Psychiatrist. I was first trained in General Psychiatry at Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University and then I finished fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Children’s Hospital of Chicago Ann & Robert H. Lurie. I am Board Certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology American Board of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
![Photo of Dina Froustis, APRN, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e67031c3-7db7-4a1b-888d-87d2beef139a/1/320x400.jpeg)
With personalized care plans, Dina works with her patients to treat some of the more common conditions including, but not limited to: ADHD, Anxiety disorders, Bipolar, Depression, PTSD and OCD.
Dina is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with over 10 years of clinical experience including psychiatric, neurology and critical care inpatient and outpatient. She attended Lake Forest College for her BA, Chamberlain College of Nursing for her BSN and North Park University for her MSN.
With personalized care plans, Dina works with her patients to treat some of the more common conditions including, but not limited to: ADHD, Anxiety disorders, Bipolar, Depression, PTSD and OCD.
Dina is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with over 10 years of clinical experience including psychiatric, neurology and critical care inpatient and outpatient. She attended Lake Forest College for her BA, Chamberlain College of Nursing for her BSN and North Park University for her MSN.
![Photo of Alexander B. Rose, MD, MPHS, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/00b04224-de58-4b76-a04c-cdeebf3eed4e/3/320x400.jpeg)
WAIT TIME: ≤ 2-4 weeks | REQUEST VISIT BY VISITING MY WEBSITE (www.veritas-psych.com) AND/OR EMAILING ME. | Dr. Rose is a forensic psychiatrist providing both clinical and medical-legal services. His approach begins by taking ample time to obtain a thorough understanding of who you are as a person from a variety of perspectives. He values making sure that every patient is informed and understands the meaning behind every diagnosis and the reasons for why certain treatments are recommended over others. Initial patient contact via my website or email is required. Phone calls are intended for existing patients (or attorneys) only.
WAIT TIME: ≤ 2-4 weeks | REQUEST VISIT BY VISITING MY WEBSITE (www.veritas-psych.com) AND/OR EMAILING ME. | Dr. Rose is a forensic psychiatrist providing both clinical and medical-legal services. His approach begins by taking ample time to obtain a thorough understanding of who you are as a person from a variety of perspectives. He values making sure that every patient is informed and understands the meaning behind every diagnosis and the reasons for why certain treatments are recommended over others. Initial patient contact via my website or email is required. Phone calls are intended for existing patients (or attorneys) only.
I treat a full range of emotional issues experienced by adolescents and adults. Seeking help often represents a craving for emotional capacity to lead a fulfilling and emotionally satisfying life. First we thoroughly evaluate your issues. I then make recommendations for treatment using the best of contemporary psychoanalytic and psychological theory, and when needed psychopharmaceutical theory. My goal is to help you understand your emotions so that you can fell better and develop your life in ways that are important to you.
I treat a full range of emotional issues experienced by adolescents and adults. Seeking help often represents a craving for emotional capacity to lead a fulfilling and emotionally satisfying life. First we thoroughly evaluate your issues. I then make recommendations for treatment using the best of contemporary psychoanalytic and psychological theory, and when needed psychopharmaceutical theory. My goal is to help you understand your emotions so that you can fell better and develop your life in ways that are important to you.
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Dr. Ashok Nagella is an ABPN Board Certified Psychiatrist that specializes in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry but does see clients up to age of 64. He has been in practice for 20 years in various settings from inpatient to outpatient psychiatry, has supervised and taught psychiatry residents and medical students, and has worked with a very diverse clientele from private practice settings to community mental health. Dr. Nagella grew up and attended school in the Chicago area.
Dr. Ashok Nagella is an ABPN Board Certified Psychiatrist that specializes in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry but does see clients up to age of 64. He has been in practice for 20 years in various settings from inpatient to outpatient psychiatry, has supervised and taught psychiatry residents and medical students, and has worked with a very diverse clientele from private practice settings to community mental health. Dr. Nagella grew up and attended school in the Chicago area.
![Photo of Melissa Frick, APRN, DNP, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9b5e199f-f5b5-433c-9c5d-97d5abe9efea/1/320x400.png)
Melissa Frick
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evanston, IL 60201
Dr. Melissa Frick is a dually board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Adult Nurse Practitioner with experience delivering evidence-based care using brief supportive psychotherapy and medication management.
Dr. Melissa Frick is a dually board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Adult Nurse Practitioner with experience delivering evidence-based care using brief supportive psychotherapy and medication management.
![Photo of Anish Desai, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4358c769-8c4a-4780-9928-7bd965b5cf19/1/320x400.png)
I was born and raised in New Jersey. I completed my undergraduate training at Rutgers University and obtained my medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. I completed my residency training in Psychiatry at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker School of Medicine in Southwest Michigan, which was primarily focused on working in a rural area in a community hospital.
I was born and raised in New Jersey. I completed my undergraduate training at Rutgers University and obtained my medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. I completed my residency training in Psychiatry at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker School of Medicine in Southwest Michigan, which was primarily focused on working in a rural area in a community hospital.
![Photo of Jennifer J Lynch, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e062ccef-d91a-4c0e-b59c-3ffa3585d973/1/320x400.jpeg)
Jennifer J Lynch
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evanston, IL 60201
Is your child struggling with anxiety? Do they dread going to school? Or do they come home from school worried about their friends, teachers, grades, sports, etc.? If you have a worrier, I can help. I love helping kids beat anxiety and find their confidence. When you are dealing with anxiety and stress in life, I understand that it can seem overwhelming, and you can feel really alone, not sure where to turn. It is important at these times to find the right kind of knowledgeable support and to feel comfortable with the clinician with whom you work.
Is your child struggling with anxiety? Do they dread going to school? Or do they come home from school worried about their friends, teachers, grades, sports, etc.? If you have a worrier, I can help. I love helping kids beat anxiety and find their confidence. When you are dealing with anxiety and stress in life, I understand that it can seem overwhelming, and you can feel really alone, not sure where to turn. It is important at these times to find the right kind of knowledgeable support and to feel comfortable with the clinician with whom you work.
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![Photo of Madison Maskalunas, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/13044161-f630-47f1-9903-85c0b87d2586/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hi there, I'm Madison! My approach to mental health emphasizes the importance of my patients feeling heard, understood and supported. My job is to guide you along this journey, unconditionally, so that you can harness your inner strength to overcome challenges and embrace a life of well-being and purpose! My goal of every patient interaction is that you leave feeling heard and hopeful for the future as we work together to accomplish your mental health goals. Accepting new patients! Also in the process of expanding insurance plans accepted TBA
Hi there, I'm Madison! My approach to mental health emphasizes the importance of my patients feeling heard, understood and supported. My job is to guide you along this journey, unconditionally, so that you can harness your inner strength to overcome challenges and embrace a life of well-being and purpose! My goal of every patient interaction is that you leave feeling heard and hopeful for the future as we work together to accomplish your mental health goals. Accepting new patients! Also in the process of expanding insurance plans accepted TBA
![Photo of Heather Parkerson, RN/BSN, MSN/FNP, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a8988ae0-0ee6-4531-9844-11e0f12f50a3/1/320x400.jpeg)
Heather Parkerson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN/BSN, MSN/FNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Evanston, IL 60201
Hello, my name is Heather Parkerson,and I'm board-certified as a Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner. I specialize in children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and learning disorders. These include depression, anxiety, ADD, autism, school problems, impulsivity, and aggression. I also enjoy working with adults that have a variety of emotional difficulties. I believe that each person is much more than their diagnosis and with a combination of medication and therapy, we can work together to achieve a better quality of life. The most rewarding part of my job is helping individuals through difficult times in their lives.
Hello, my name is Heather Parkerson,and I'm board-certified as a Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner. I specialize in children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and learning disorders. These include depression, anxiety, ADD, autism, school problems, impulsivity, and aggression. I also enjoy working with adults that have a variety of emotional difficulties. I believe that each person is much more than their diagnosis and with a combination of medication and therapy, we can work together to achieve a better quality of life. The most rewarding part of my job is helping individuals through difficult times in their lives.
![Photo of Katharine M Porter, MD, FAPA, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3b9cdcd4-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
The best way to get to know how I work is to come in and talk with me about yourself. I work with people who are dissatisfied with their lives as well as people who are struggling with mental illness. I will work with you collaboratively to achieve one or more of the following: greater freedom in what you choose for yourself, greater satisfaction in relationships and work, a sense of mastery over your emotions, symptoms, or sources of distress, deeper self-understanding and comfort with who you are.
The best way to get to know how I work is to come in and talk with me about yourself. I work with people who are dissatisfied with their lives as well as people who are struggling with mental illness. I will work with you collaboratively to achieve one or more of the following: greater freedom in what you choose for yourself, greater satisfaction in relationships and work, a sense of mastery over your emotions, symptoms, or sources of distress, deeper self-understanding and comfort with who you are.
![Photo of Iancu 'mike' Bradean, PMHNP-B, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fa76f6ca-5805-46e4-a3ad-420c2be27a6c/1/320x400.jpeg)
Mike Bradean is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Illinois who has been practicing since 2014. He has an Undergraduate in Nursing and Psychology and an Advanced Practice Nurse specialized in Mental Health. Mike provides an empathetic approach focused on understanding each client's unique circumstances. He also loves to educate his clients on the various aspects of their condition and their treatment options. Outside of work, Mike enjoys reading, race car driving, and working out.
Mike Bradean is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Illinois who has been practicing since 2014. He has an Undergraduate in Nursing and Psychology and an Advanced Practice Nurse specialized in Mental Health. Mike provides an empathetic approach focused on understanding each client's unique circumstances. He also loves to educate his clients on the various aspects of their condition and their treatment options. Outside of work, Mike enjoys reading, race car driving, and working out.
![Photo of Olabode (Ola) Oluga - Clearview Psychiatric Services, APRN, PMHNPBC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7833ad39-ad08-415d-aca9-998dded0a870/5/320x400.jpeg)
Clearview Psychiatric Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evanston, IL 60201
Accepting new patients. Are you feeling down, lonely, unappreciated, and unfulfilled? Are you always feeling on edge, overwhelmed, and unable to enjoy life? Are you feeling you lacked focus and attention and unable to achieve your life's goals? Are you grieving, or have unresolved traumatic past that is now rearing its ugly head? Are you finding it difficult to navigate life's transitions? Perhaps, you are a student or a busy professional looking for guidance or support. At Clearview Psychiatric Services, we want to help you live your best life now!
Accepting new patients. Are you feeling down, lonely, unappreciated, and unfulfilled? Are you always feeling on edge, overwhelmed, and unable to enjoy life? Are you feeling you lacked focus and attention and unable to achieve your life's goals? Are you grieving, or have unresolved traumatic past that is now rearing its ugly head? Are you finding it difficult to navigate life's transitions? Perhaps, you are a student or a busy professional looking for guidance or support. At Clearview Psychiatric Services, we want to help you live your best life now!
![Photo of Dr. Chenhang Zou, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0ba09229-3113-404a-b42b-122d98e36f11/1/320x400.jpeg)
Embark on your healing journey with Dr. Zou, a Board-certified psychiatrist who blends the precision of medicine with the art of psychotherapy. Trained at Emory and UAlabama, Dr. Zou is expert at integrating medication management and psychotherapy, including CBT. But her approach is not just about effective treatment; it's about empowering you with self-knowledge and tools for sustainable mental well-being. With Dr. Zou, you can explore a personalized, empathetic approach that resonates uniquely with you.
Embark on your healing journey with Dr. Zou, a Board-certified psychiatrist who blends the precision of medicine with the art of psychotherapy. Trained at Emory and UAlabama, Dr. Zou is expert at integrating medication management and psychotherapy, including CBT. But her approach is not just about effective treatment; it's about empowering you with self-knowledge and tools for sustainable mental well-being. With Dr. Zou, you can explore a personalized, empathetic approach that resonates uniquely with you.
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PeaklifeMD.com is a boutique clinic focused on life optimization. Our members feel they are not performing to their true potential at work, school, or home. Together, we will work to identify your concerns, goals, and strengths in order to make substantial progress towards achieving a better you.
PeaklifeMD.com is a boutique clinic focused on life optimization. Our members feel they are not performing to their true potential at work, school, or home. Together, we will work to identify your concerns, goals, and strengths in order to make substantial progress towards achieving a better you.
![Photo of Jeffrey David Roth, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4846b18b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
As a group psychotherapist and addiction psychiatrist, I am available to work with you on any phase of recovery from addictions, compulsive behaviors and the effects of being in a relationship with an addict (whether parent, sibling, partner or child). I understand addiction as a broad disease, including substances (alcohol, nicotine, opiates, stimulants, sedatives and other drugs), food, sex, money, work and codependence. I often work in collaboration with individual therapists and mutual support groups to enhance the effectiveness of each intervention.
As a group psychotherapist and addiction psychiatrist, I am available to work with you on any phase of recovery from addictions, compulsive behaviors and the effects of being in a relationship with an addict (whether parent, sibling, partner or child). I understand addiction as a broad disease, including substances (alcohol, nicotine, opiates, stimulants, sedatives and other drugs), food, sex, money, work and codependence. I often work in collaboration with individual therapists and mutual support groups to enhance the effectiveness of each intervention.
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As a Northwestern University-trained psychiatrist having extensive training in holistic therapies, I offer an integrative approach to treatment. After a comprehensive assessment, an individualized treatment plan is formulated to resolve a wide variety of mental health challenges.
As a Northwestern University-trained psychiatrist having extensive training in holistic therapies, I offer an integrative approach to treatment. After a comprehensive assessment, an individualized treatment plan is formulated to resolve a wide variety of mental health challenges.
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists
How long does OCD treatment take?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.
What happens if OCD is not treated?
Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.
Are there medications for OCD?
Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine (under the brand name Luvox), fluoxetine (Prozac), and sertraline (Zoloft), among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.
Can OCD come back after treatment?
Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.