About James Niforatos
Focus areas
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Depression
Anxiety
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Medication Management
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know James Niforatos
James Niforatos, PMHNP, has over a decade of experience managing complex medication regimens across inpatient units, outpatient care, medical floor consultations, community mental health clinics, and residential treatment settings. He completed graduate studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago with clinical rotations at Northwestern University Hospital and the University of Illinois Hospital System. He holds certifications as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Clinician (CBT-C), ADHD-CCSP, and Functional Medicine for ADHD Provider.
James uses a shared decision-making approach to establish goals and treatment plans. He emphasizes individualized, patient-centered care and values collaboration with therapists and other healthcare providers to support comprehensive treatment.
James begins by thoroughly understanding each patient’s history, concerns, and goals during the initial session. He then develops individualized treatment plans aligned with those goals, focusing on improving understanding and management of mental health conditions to support personal, academic, and professional well-being. His approach is holistic, incorporating medication management alongside attention to nutrition, activity, relationships, and reduction of risky substance use.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Illinois - Chicago, Master's in Nursing
NPI number
1992174429
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What practice does James Niforatos work with?
James Niforatos works with Talkiatry.
What languages does James Niforatos speak?
James Niforatos speaks English.