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Dr. Kamilah Banks-Word, MD

Dr. Kamilah Banks-Word, MD

Psychiatrist
1457 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
Dr. Kamilah Banks-Word is a psychiatrist at LifeStance Health who helps children, adolescents, and young adults across Illinois manage a wide range of mental health challenges through compassionate and evidence-based medication management. She works collaboratively with patients and families to address concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and trauma-related conditions. Dr. Banks-Word takes a patient-centered approach that integrates clinical expertise with empathy, helping individuals gain insight into their symptoms, build stability, and foster long-term emotional well-being. With years of experience providing psychiatric care, Dr. Banks-Word offers personalized treatment that supports both mental health and overall quality of life. She specializes in managing complex mood disorders, psychosis, and sleep disturbances, as well as women’s mental health issues including postpartum depression and anxiety. Her approach emphasizes education, open communication, and partnership in the treatment process, ensuring that each patient’s care plan reflects their unique goals and strengths. Dr. Banks-Word is particularly passionate about supporting individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital. She understands the challenges of transitioning from inpatient care to daily life and is dedicated to helping patients maintain their progress, rebuild confidence, and strengthen coping skills during this important recovery period. Her compassionate and structured guidance helps patients feel supported as they regain balance and stability. In her work, Dr. Banks-Word also serves diverse populations, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals in adoption or foster care, and those with developmental or autism spectrum disorders. She strives to create an inclusive environment where every patient feels respected, valued, and empowered in their healing journey. Outside of her professional life, Dr. Banks-Word enjoys the performin
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Focus areas

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Gender Affirming Counseling
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Childhood Trauma
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Depression

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Families
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Compassion Focused
Person-Centered

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Kamilah Banks-Word

Dr. Kamilah Banks-Word is a psychiatrist at LifeStance Health who helps children, adolescents, and young adults across Illinois manage a wide range of mental health challenges through compassionate and evidence-based medication management. She works collaboratively with patients and families to address concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and trauma-related conditions. Dr. Banks-Word takes a patient-centered approach that integrates clinical expertise with empathy, helping individuals gain insight into their symptoms, build stability, and foster long-term emotional well-being. With years of experience providing psychiatric care, Dr. Banks-Word offers personalized treatment that supports both mental health and overall quality of life. She specializes in managing complex mood disorders, psychosis, and sleep disturbances, as well as women’s mental health issues including postpartum depression and anxiety. Her approach emphasizes education, open communication, and partnership in the treatment process, ensuring that each patient’s care plan reflects their unique goals and strengths. Dr. Banks-Word is particularly passionate about supporting individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital. She understands the challenges of transitioning from inpatient care to daily life and is dedicated to helping patients maintain their progress, rebuild confidence, and strengthen coping skills during this important recovery period. Her compassionate and structured guidance helps patients feel supported as they regain balance and stability. In her work, Dr. Banks-Word also serves diverse populations, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals in adoption or foster care, and those with developmental or autism spectrum disorders. She strives to create an inclusive environment where every patient feels respected, valued, and empowered in their healing journey. Outside of her professional life, Dr. Banks-Word enjoys the performin

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Agoraphobia
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Depression
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Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome
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Young Adult Issues
Agoraphobia
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
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Lifestance - Illinois 2
1457 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642
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Practice names

Board certifications

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
  • Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Education and training

  • Medical School - Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Doctor of Medicine
  • The University of Chicago, Fellowship in Psychiatry
  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Residency in Psychiatry

NPI number

1720405129

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Dr. Kamilah Banks-Word has 2 office locations in Chicago, view full addresses on Dr. Banks-Word's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Kamilah Banks-Word have?

Dr. Kamilah Banks-Word is certified by Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology) and Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Kamilah Banks-Word?

Dr. Kamilah Banks-Word frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Kamilah Banks-Word on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Kamilah Banks-Word speak?

Dr. Kamilah Banks-Word speaks English.

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