What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Dr. Williams and his staff are very attentive. The ability to meet virtually has made this process much easier for me due to my schedule at work. Dr. Williams is very personable and although I have only been a patient for a few months I feel so much better. His ability to assess my issues right away and prescribe the right course of treatment has been very beneficial for me. I highly recommend Dr. Williams.”
SFMore than 1 year ago
“Dr. Williams was very knowledgeable. He answered all my questions and concerns. Made me feel at ease. Eliminated all my concerns. ”
AAMore than 1 year ago
About Dr. Cory Williams
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Identity
Gender
MaleFaith
ChristianEthnicity
Black or African American
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Cory Williams
Dr. Cory R. Williams holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Vanderbilt University and is an experienced dual-certified psychiatric mental health and adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner with full practice authority in Illinois. Dr. Williams has a strong interest in treating patients suffering from depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic attacks, panic disorder, and substance abuse disorders. Additionally, he is passionate about nutritional psychiatry, assisting patients with managing weight loss and metabolic disorders. Ultimately, Dr. Williams takes a holistic approach to treating his patients and is deeply committed to working with them to transform their lives and achieve their health and wellness goals.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Work with patients collaboratively to develop treatment plans that focus on patient wellness goals and to help them thrive and transform their lives.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
New patients must undergo a psychiatric evaluation and, in most cases, basic labs will be required as part of the comprehensive evaluation.
If new to the practice:
Blysss Behavioral Health staff will contact the patient via phone at the number provided to complete demographic information, such as legal name, date of birth, email address, phone number etc.
Blysss staff will request you email to our HIPPA-compliant email a copy of the front and back of your insurance card and your valid state ID.
Blysss staff will send you an invite to your phone number or email provided to register for our secure patient
patient portal.
Next, Blysss will send you our practice intake forms- which must be completed before your appointment can be scheduled
All new patients must complete and return intake forms before an appointment can be scheduled.
Note: All new patients are required to submit a valid unexpired photo ID, i.e. Illinois driver's license or valid state of Illinois identification.
Once the forms, license, and valid credit card have been submitted and confirmed- Blysss will schedule your appointment. The process usually can be completed in 1 or 2 days- depending on how quickly you return the requested documents.
Note: No prescriptions will be filled for new patients before the psych evaluation.
Existing patients must have a valid unexpired license, valid unexpired state of Illinois ID, and valid credit card on file.
A psychiatric evaluation usually takes 60 to 90 minutes to complete.
Psych eval includes:
Chief Complaint or the reason you are seeking care.
History of Present Illness: details of when your current episode of illness started- in your own words.
Psychiatric History including past psychiatric illness, hospitalizations, outpatient treatment, medication, therapy, etc.
Social History including substance use i.e. alcohol, legal/illicit drugs, rehab stays, overdoses, etc.
Family History including history of family psychiatric Illnesses.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $250 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $150 for 30 minutes
More information on payments and coverage
Cash pay patients must provide a valid credit card to keep on file and have a zero balance on their account before appointments can be made.
Office location
Dr. Cory Williams, DNP also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Vanderbilt University, Doctor of Nursing Practice
NPI number
1770125908
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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4 reviews
Most relevant
Dr. Williams and his staff are very attentive. The ability to meet virtually has made this process much easier for me due to my schedule at work. Dr. Williams is very personable and although I have only been a patient for a few months I feel so much better. His ability to assess my issues right away and prescribe the right course of treatment has been very beneficial for me. I highly recommend Dr. Williams.
More than 1 year agoSF
Dr. Williams was very knowledgeable. He answered all my questions and concerns. Made me feel at ease. Eliminated all my concerns.
More than 1 year agoAA
January 6, 2025Linda K.Verified patient
More than 1 year agoMK
How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Cory Williams?
Generally, Dr. Cory Williams has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Williams's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Dr. Cory Williams accepting new patients?
Dr. Cory Williams generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Williams's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Dr. Cory Williams accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Cory Williams online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dr. Williams using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Dr. Cory Williams work with?
Dr. Cory Williams works with Blysss Behavioral Health.
Where is Dr. Cory Williams's office located?
Dr. Cory Williams has 4 office locations, including in Chicago, Spillertown, and Westphalia, view full addresses on Dr. Williams's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Cory Williams?
Dr. Cory Williams frequently sees patients for Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Cory Williams on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Cory Williams speak?
Dr. Cory Williams speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Cory Williams in reviews?
4 patients have reviewed Dr. Cory Williams. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.