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Dr. Karyn Cihak, PsyD

Dr. Karyn Cihak, PsyD

Psychologist
250 S NW Hwy, Park Ridge, IL
4.86
“Dr. Cihak is friendly and trustworthy. She addressed my issue and was very helpful and reassuring. Made me feel heard and understood. Thank you”
Initials hiddenJuly 23, 2025
Patients often return
More patients return than other providers in the area
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.86

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00
“Dr. Cihak is friendly and trustworthy. She addressed my issue and was very helpful and reassuring. Made me feel heard and understood. Thank you”
Initials hiddenJuly 23, 2025

About Dr. Karyn Cihak

Focus areas

Adult Psychotherapy
Geriatric Counselling
Postpartum Anxiety
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Infertility Trauma
Postpartum Depression
Counselling For First Responders
Life Transition

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Compassion Focused
Emotionally Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Humanistic
Eclectic
Integrative

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Karyn Cihak

Dr. Karyn Cihak is a Psychologist in Illinois who has been practicing since 1999. They completed their undergraduate degree in Psychology at Augustana College. Their first Master's Degree focusing on behavioral and family systems as related to clinical psychology is from Eastern Illinois University. After working in the field in inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, Dr. Cihak went on the earn their second Master's degree and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Their training focused on neuropsychology and health psychology. Training across a spectrum of orientations including client centered, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic, health psychology, and neuropsychology provides Dr. Cihak with an eclectic base to assist clients in reaching their goals. They sought out additional training to assist clients in navigating their fertility journey. Throughout their career Dr. Cihak has been involved with clients managing acute and chronic medical conditions including oncology, multiple sclerosis, head trauma, orthopedic injury, diabetes, and dementia. Outside of work, Dr. Cihak enjoys experimenting with gourmet cooking, travel, reading, and aquatic fitness.

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During the LifeStance onboarding process, we will contact you to collect your payment card information. It’s our policy to collect this information and confirm that it is valid prior to your first appointment so that we can simplify the payment process upon completion of your appointment, especially in the case of a telehealth appointment where the traditional “check-out” process doesn’t occur.

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Insomnia
Anxiety disorders
Depression
Insomnia
Anxiety disorders
Depression

Office location

Dr. Karyn Cihak, PsyD also offers online video visits for patients
LifeStance Health - Illinois
250 S NW Hwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068
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Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Illinois School of Professional Psychology, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
  • Eastern Illinois University (Master's)
  • Augustana College (Bachelor's)
  • Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Master's in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1770569402

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Overall rating
4.86
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Dr. Cihak is friendly and trustworthy. She addressed my issue and was very helpful and reassuring. Made me feel heard and understood. Thank you
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Is Dr. Karyn Cihak accepting new patients?

Dr. Karyn Cihak generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Cihak's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Where is Dr. Karyn Cihak's office located?

Dr. Karyn Cihak has 2 office locations in Park Ridge, view full addresses on Dr. Cihak's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Karyn Cihak?

Dr. Karyn Cihak frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Karyn Cihak on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Karyn Cihak speak?

Dr. Karyn Cihak speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Karyn Cihak in reviews?

7 patients have reviewed Dr. Karyn Cihak. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.86/5. 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.

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