Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
I am Doris, a board-certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I completed my Master of Science in Nursing degree at Walden University in Minneapolis, MN. I have worked in the mental health field for the past 13 years in outpatient, inpatient, and residential settings. I am committed to providing holistic and culturally competent individualized care that embodies the client's developmental and bio-psycho-social histories in my treatment approach. I have experience working with individuals ages 5 to 65 and older adults struggling with depression and mood disorders, anxiety disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism and ADHD, eating disorders, trauma, behavior problems, and other co-occurring mental disorders. Owing to the abstract nature and presentation of mental health conditions, I believe the patient is integral to a successful treatment outcome and employ the patient-centered model in my evaluation and treatment recommendations.
Nayyar Afroz, MD, is a board-certified child, adolescent and general psychiatrist who graduated from Dow Medical College in Pakistan. She moved to the US and finished her residency at the University of Illinois Chicago campus followed by a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Chicago. She has been practicing for over 17 years in private, community, and public sector roles. She utilizes insight oriented, interpersonal mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral approaches. She has a passion for working with young adults and adults with mood, anxiety, and trauma.
She has a passion for working with young adults and adults with mood, anxiety, and trauma. She has worked with people from diverse backgrounds and focuses on cultural psychiatry. She believes it is important to take a comprehensive approach with a bio-psycho-social perspective by bringing the maximum understanding of each individual’s needs.
Semone West, MD is board certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Adult Psychiatry. She has provided psychiatric care for over 20 years in a variety of settings to children, adolescents, and adults with a holistic approach to evaluate and treat all of the different types of mental illness
She incorporates medical, psychological, developmental and social history to inform treatment. She specializes in treating trauma, substance abuse, self-injury, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, attention deficit disorders, and other co-occurring mental illnesses.
I have worked in mental health for over 20 years. I am board certified in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I have an extensive history of providing mental health services in all levels of care, including inpatient treatment, residential care, intensive outpatient services, community-based treatment, forensic cases and private practice. I find that psychotherapy and psychotropic medication management can be combined to provide effective support, relief and recovery. I have experience treating attention deficit disorders, autism, anxiety, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, school phobia, and specializes in the treatment of PTSD and eating disorders. I believe in a holistic approach that combines appropriate therapeutic modalities treating individuals, families, and groups; and, where indicated, effective medication strategies.
“Dr. Williamson is probably one of the best psychiatric providers I have ever had the honor to work with. He genuinely cares about his clients and always meets you where you are at in your journey. I highly recommend him to anyone needing support, kindness, guidance, alongside medication management. Please consider seeing this provider. You won't regret it.”
Nashwa Hasabout, MD received her medical degree from University of Szeged in Hungary. She did her training in psychiatry at Albany Medical College, Albany, NY, which has an excellent residency program devoted to training psychiatrist in psychotherapy treatment modalities that can be an effective tool used independently or in combination of psycho-pharmacological treatment to achieve emotional wellness. She completed her training in 2005 and she is board certified from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She held a position of assistant professor of psychiatry at the Department of Psychiatry at Albany Medical College from 2005 until 2012 when she moved to Illinois to practice community psychiatry. Dr. Hasabou is interested in her patient’s day to day experience, their backgrounds, their families, communities and cultures which enhances her ability to be empathetic and effective physician. Her clinical focus areas are women’s mental health and psychopharmacology.
Arlene A Paden, MD, is a board certified adult psychiatrist who graduated from Howard University College of Medicine. She completed a psychiatric residency at LAC-USC Medical Center in Los Angeles. Practicing most of her years in private practice in Maryland, she came to Illinois in 2015. She is comfortable with general psychiatry: depression, anxiety disorders, women’s issues and complementary psychiatry.
I have been an accomplished psychiatrist for 30+ years, specialized in general adult psychiatry, hospital based consultation psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, Addiction psychiatry -with extensive experience in clinical care with expertise in psychiatry and behavioral neurosciences, addiction and geriatric psychiatry.
Affiliate Professor at Loyola University Chicago.
I am fortunate that I was formally trained in novel treatments for the betterments of treatment resistant patients, TMS at two of the top TMS centres in the world; Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) at the hands of Prof Ziad Nahas and Prof Mark George who was the first psychiatrist to use TMS to treat depression in the early 90s; and at Duke University under Prof Sarah Lisanby, now the Director of Translational Research at the NIH.
Excited to to be starting Ketamine Infusion Therapy soon to have all the available treatment modalities to provide the best possible and novel modalities as indicated.
“Dr. Patel is an accommodating, curious, and smart provider who cares about his patients as people. He also provides occasional teaching on mental health practices and research relevant to my life!”
In a world where emotional wellbeing is of immense importance, I stand as a psychiatrist dedicated to my craft, committed to fostering mental health and empowering individuals on their goals.
A Midwesterner at heart, I completed my undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University, then went on to complete my medical degree at the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine before finishing my residency at Loyola University Medical Center where a sizable portion of training was spent at the Edward Hines VA Hospital. During my residency, I cultivated a deep understanding of psychiatric nuances and treatment modalities. I am proud to mention that I have received training in cultural sensitivity, enhancing my ability to provide inclusive and personalized care to individuals from various backgrounds. Additionally, I am trained in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), further expanding my repertoire of therapeutic interventions. My memberships include the American Psychiatric Association, American Osteopathic Association, and the Illinois Psychiatric Society.
Throughout my career, I have traversed differing landscapes from rural to urban, gaining a myriad of experiences that helped shape my comprehensive approach to mental health. It is important to me to stay on top of the latest advancements in psychiatry and use evidence- based medicine to offer my patients pertinent, personalized care for them. I am enthusiastic about working with a range of populations. Areas of interest include mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD/complex trauma, bipolar disorder, insomnia, and substance use.
My therapeutic style is characterized by empathy, active listening, and collaborative relationships with patients, fostering a safe space for healing. I offer a combination of medication management and psychotherapy. As a clinician, I aim to empower my patients and help them achieve resilience to navigate life’s challenges. My practice is founded on compassion, respect, and the firm belief an individual has inherent potential for transformative growth.
