What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.66
Average wait time
4.75
Bedside manner
4.67
“Dr. Morrill is knowledgeable and competent. He is always respectful and informative when coming up with a treatment plan. I would definitely recommend him! ”
Initials hiddenMore than 1 year agoVideo visit
“Dr. Alxander Morrill,
He was very knowledgeable and addressed his view from an evidence-based point of view. He spent time well past what was expected of him to get a thorough and complete understanding of what needed to be done. I feel very confident that he will be able to get to the bottom of the ongoing issues that have plagued me for many decades. ”
Harvey S.February 3, 2024Video visit
About Dr. Alexander Morrill
Focus areas
Anger Management
Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Anxiety
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Bipolar Disorder
Panic Disorder
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Alexander Morrill
Hello and welcome!
If you are looking for a psychiatrist—or perhaps considering switching from the psychiatrist you are currently seeing—the chances are good that you have been asking yourself some difficult questions. For example, you may be wondering:
* Should I be taking psychiatric medications? Are there other strategies available for managing my symptoms and reaching my goals?
* If I am going to take psychiatric medications, which ones should I take (and at what dosage)? How risky are they? Am I on too many medications? How many medications are "too many"?
* Should I be seeing a talk therapist? If so, what kind?
* Are there lifestyle changes that might help me feel better?
* What about all these "alternative medicine" treatments I’ve read about? Do they work? Are they safe?
* What should I know about newer FDA-approved treatments such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and ketamine (Spravato)?
My primary task as a psychiatrist is to help you find answers to these questions. I do not aim to "dictate" a course of treatment but to advise you on a range of possible approaches, describing the risks and benefits of each. I strive to do this in a manner that is clear, detailed, easily understood, and—most important of all—unbiased. (I do not accept speaking fees, free steak dinners, or other forms of payment from drug companies.)
I earned my Doctor of Medicine degree from the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University, which has shaped my commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Before deciding to book an appointment, you should be aware of my basic policies regarding controlled or addictive medications.
PART 1 OF 2: BENZODIAZEPINES
"Benzodiazepines" are a class of addictive medications often used for anxiety or sleep (e.g. Klonopin, Xanax, Ativan, Valium, and Restoril). As a general rule, I do not prescribe these medications on a long-term basis. I do not feel that these medications are safe or effective as a long-term treatment. (I do sometimes prescribe these medications for occasional use, e.g., during plane flights).
If you are currently taking one or more of these medications, and are interested in stopping, I can help. Over the years, I have helped many people successfully taper off benzodiazepines, in a manner designed to minimize any withdrawal effects. In most cases I have noticed that the patient experiences improvement of symptoms and greater mood stability after these medications have been stopped.
PART 2 OF 2: ADHD MEDICATIONS (A.K.A. "STIMULANTS")
Although I do sometimes prescribe stimulants, please be aware that I prescribe them very selectively. Like many of my colleagues, I believe that these medications are currently over-prescribed. In the past 25 years, the use of stimulant medication in the United States has increased by over 500%.
If you are a prospective patient who is concerned about issues with focus or attention, you should be aware of the following:
(1) The diagnostic criteria for ADHD are subjective. Psychiatrists often disagree with each other about whether a specific patient meets criteria for ADHD. Thus, the fact that you have been diagnosed with ADHD by another physician does not guarantee that I will arrive at the same diagnosis.
(2) Problems with attention/focus are sometimes caused, in whole or in part, by clinical issues other than ADHD (e.g. sleep issues, emotional issues, etc). My goal as a physician is always to address these issues before considering treatment with stimulants.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Treatment with me begins with a 60-minute introductory visit. Followups are typically 20 minutes each, but it is not uncommon for me to schedule 30-minute followups when needed. The extra time does not affect how the session is billed, and I find that having the extra time is often helpful for both myself and the patient.
The frequency of follow-up visits is determined by what makes sense clinically, and by your personal preference. I have patients who only need to see me a few times a year. Other patients may wish to meet as often as every two weeks. If an unexpected issue should come up between appointments, I am generally able to get established patients an appointment with me within a few days.
Although my main focus is on medications, I do have extensive training and experience in the techniques of talk therapy. In addition to asking you about symptoms and side effects, I will be asking you questions about your relationships, work, and life goals.
If you have (or are planning to acquire) an outside therapist, I will be happy to consult with that therapist as needed in order to develop a holistic and comprehensive treatment plan.
When needed, I will also consult with your primary care physician in order to address any physical issues that may be affecting your mental well-being .
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $350 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $175 for 20 minutes
More information on payments and coverage
I currently am in network for Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, United Health, Oscar Health, and Oxford Health.
Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education and training
- Medical School - Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Doctor of Medicine
NPI number
1932374873
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.66
Wait time
4.75
Bedside manner
4.67
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244 reviews
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Dr. Morrill was incredibly helpful and I learned a lot during my visit. I’m looking forward to our follow up appointment!
August 15, 2020Jimi G.Verified patient
Gets to the point. Has lots of opinions, which I find valuable. Seeing him along with a CBT therapist is a great combo.
November 11, 2020Matthew M.Verified patient
Had some technical difficulties with the video, but we finished the appointment by phone call.
June 28, 2020Initials hidden
He listens, is insightful but realistic. We have a great plan going. I feel so much better now.
More than 1 year agoVD
Fantastic provider with patience and truly wanting the best for his patients!
March 25, 2024Alyssa C.Verified patientVideo visit
Highly educated and knowledgeable. Had to wait for 10 minutes to be seen but it was worth it.
More than 1 year agoRD
My visit w/ Dr. Morrell was excellent. He is very attentive and care about my mental health.
More than 1 year agoTY
Love Dr. Morrill. The medication he prescribed works really well and he is always on time.
More than 1 year agoAJ
Dr. Morrill is incredibly helpful and I enjoyed my follow up appointment
October 24, 2020Jimi G.Verified patient
Very thorough and asked the right questions! Would highly recommended!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The cost was not very friendly towards my issues nor was he contrite.
April 18, 2020Frederick F.Verified patient
Dr. Morrill is wonderful! Great listener, insightful help.
January 29, 2023Michael P.Verified patient
Smart, engaging and caring. I would recommend him to others.
More than 1 year agoDS
Efficient. Explained the process well. Satisfied with visit.
More than 1 year agoCF
Good discussion of options and olio is for treatment.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Morrill is knowledgeable and competent. He is always respectful and informative when coming up with a treatment plan. I would definitely recommend him!
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Dr. Alxander Morrill,
He was very knowledgeable and addressed his view from an evidence-based point of view. He spent time well past what was expected of him to get a thorough and complete understanding of what needed to be done. I feel very confident that he will be able to get to the bottom of the ongoing issues that have plagued me for many decades.
February 3, 2024Harvey S.Verified patientVideo visit
The provider seems intelligent and knows what he’s talking about. We developed a plan and will reassess next week. So far so good.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
The doctor is clearly intelligent and knows what he was talking about. However, he was very dismissive of the non-traditional approach I have taken for Lyme disease and Cleveland Clinic. He poo, poos supplements.
December 12, 2023Tracy T.Verified patient
Dr. Morrill has an arrogant and uncurious demeanor. He seems to think that his external (biased) perceptions of you outweigh your own descriptions of your experince. I am a self diagnosed ADHD/ASD person and when I brought it up to him he did not even ask any questions other than ones that he felt disproved my assessment. He is very ableist and biased in his thinking and his perception of what neurodivergence looks like. I am a white AMAB person and he didn't even believe me; I can't imagine what it is like to see him as a person of color and/or AFAB person. If you are not a white cis neurotypical man stay far away. He will not help you or even believe what you say. Not queer friendly. Not autism friendly. Not ADHD friendly. He seemed to think I was faking it to get pills because he didn't 'see' my neurodivergence. ??
August 22, 2023Evan W.Verified patient
Very helpful and understanding!
More than 1 year agoAnthony P.Verified patient
Excellent, non nonsense doctor I’m having I found
December 23, 2022Kevin K.Verified patient
Very professional and helpful, highly recommend.
December 21, 2022Christine S.Verified patient
I can’t express enough, how happy we are to have met Dr. Alexander Morrill. Have seen enough psychiatrists in the the past year (through hospitals and different practices)
to know that we have finally found a truly great Doctor. Thank you.
November 25, 2022Petra T.Verified patient
Dr M takes the time to really understand my situation and condition and work through treatment options and lifestyle changes to make continuous improvements to my overall well being.
November 16, 2022James H.Verified patient
Dr. Morrill was wonderful!
October 28, 2022Michael P.Verified patient
He was straight to the point and non-judgmental. He answered any questions I had and had a framework for treatment very quickly.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Clear communication is great
April 28, 2022Kyle S.Verified patient
I’ve been with this doctor for a little over 6 months. He is very direct and to the point, which I REALLY APPRECIATE. He truly cares and works with you to find the best, HEALTHIEST, and most efficient treatment.
More than 1 year agoDania A.Verified patient
Doctor Morrill is opinionated but fair. I trust his judgements on medication recommendations and treatment plans. Upon his suggestion I was diagnosed with a sleeping disorder I didn’t even know I had. I’d say he is conservative with medication changes and tries to balance the side effects with alternative ways in which symptoms can be addressed.
December 28, 2021Christopher S.Verified patient
I would recommend Dr Alexander to anyone who needs a knowledgeable psychiatrist who will is honest and straight-forward. My evaluation took only an hour, compared to my expectation of 2-3 hours.
However, it was not the best fit for me as I was looking for a second opinion for my ADHD while he was honest that he rarely provides ADHD diagnoses unless for extreme cases. I did not receive any mental health evaluation forms at any point, which I think would've helped our discussion better. Even though, I am managing my possible ADHD symptoms and have overlapping anxiety symptoms, it shouldn't dismiss the mental disorder/illness since many are on a spectrum.
He did offer some insight for my anxiety, medication management, and inconclusive opinion that I may have ADHD based on my primary care's diagnosis and medication.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Put words in my mouth, didn’t listen to what I was trying to say, said I was “yelling at him” when I was trying to explain how I felt, cut me off and interrupted me.
September 30, 2021Veronica M.Verified patient
Very helpful and kind!
More than 1 year agoCatalina T.Verified patient
He listened, was very informative, took My opinions well and agreed or disagreed and told me why he disagreed with previous diagnoses
April 8, 2021Jessica G.Verified patient
Good listener seemed to genuinely care
March 27, 2021Meghan H.Verified patient
Dr. Morrill was awesome! He was super professional, thorough with questioning, detailed with treatment plan, and really took the time to understand my history. I had a great consultation experience and will go back for another appointment! Also, the scheduling team at Uptown Psychiatry was super responsible and nice to speak too. Strongly recommend.
December 19, 2020Zoee H.Verified patient
I appreciated the fact that he listened closely, made a reference for me, and contacted me when the appointment time and place got a bit confusing for both of us.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Morrill was skeptical of my diagnosis from a different doctor in a way that almost felt dismissive. However, he was willing to work with me as long as I would be willing to work with him. He doesn’t want to medicate anyone who he’s not absolutely certain needs medication.
November 9, 2020Initials hidden
Dr. Morill was really good to work with. He asked me a lot of questions and took the full time to get to know me. He listened to all my concerns and then explained his thinking around things. I was a little nervous at first but he made me feel comfortable as the appointment went on. I definitely felt like he knows his stuff and has a lot of experience. I’m planning on taking his recommendations and making a plan to see him again.
November 2, 2020Initials hidden
I liked Dr. Morrill. He was a good listener and seemed very interested in my experience and thoughts. He was not in a rush to give me an RX and actually recommended something completely different — a sleep study. He cared enough to ask me to follow up with him after I hear the results, which meant a lot.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
As usual I had a great visit with Dr Morrill. He seems to have a vested interest in my care and an active participant in our interactions. Would very much recommend.
August 27, 2020Peter C.Verified patient
Dr. Morrill comes across always annoyed, he expects the patient to know the medications/dosage they are on and he never fills the prescriptions properly or in a timely manner. When refilling, there is always a weeks wait for approval.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The Telehealth connection was poor, he kept doubting everything I said and that made me very uncomfortable. I'm hoping I just caught him having a bad day, but I continued looking and found a provider I'm more comfortable with. His knowledge was helpful but his manner was very off-putting.
July 29, 2020Mark B.Verified patient
Absolutely fantastic visit! Dr Morrill spent a great deal of time asking insightful questions of me so as to better understand my concerns while answering any & all questions I had. Trust me, THIS is what you look for in a physician... a great combination of personality, intelligence, friendliness and an active listener of your concerns (not just waiting to talk). Very highly recommend Dr Morrill.
July 28, 2020Peter C.Verified patient
I did feel like he was bit condescending when I wasn’t sure how this whole visit and psychiatrist visit goes. I’ve never been to a psychiatrist, so I didn’t have any expectations to begin with .
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I found the appointment to be very pleasant and helpful.
I can tell he cares and wants to help. I would recommend without a doubt.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Not Bad. Will return.
More than 1 year agoFZ
Satisfied with my visit.
More than 1 year agoUS
Dr. Morrill was a very attentive provider. He made sure I got my prescription asap. He also followed up to make sure everything was going well.
More than 1 year agoAO
He listens to you and wants you to get better. He gives out his phone number so he can be reached when needed. Love the front desk Sara. She is always so helpful.
More than 1 year agoSL
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What practice does Dr. Alexander Morrill work with?
Dr. Alexander Morrill works with Alexander Morrill, MD.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alexander Morrill have?
Dr. Alexander Morrill is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Alexander Morrill?
Dr. Alexander Morrill frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Alexander Morrill on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Alexander Morrill speak?
Dr. Alexander Morrill speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Alexander Morrill in reviews?
244 patients have reviewed Dr. Alexander Morrill. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.66/5. They have a 4.67/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.75/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.