Peter Costello, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Peter Costello, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Family Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
1790 Nations Dr, Gurnee, IL
Peter Costello, APRN, PMHNP-BC, helps patients build stability, clarity, and confidence through thoughtful psychiatric medication management tailored to each stage of life. Serving children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors across Illinois, he partners with individuals and families to reduce symptoms, improve daily functioning, and support long-term mental wellness. His approach blends careful assessment with compassionate collaboration, meeting patients where they are and adjusting treatment as needs evolve. As a prescriber at LifeStance Health, Peter provides medication management for a wide range of mental health conditions, with particular focus on ADHD, anxiety disorders, and depression. He treats children and adolescents as well as teens, adults, and older adults, and integrates evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles, mindfulness strategies, and parenting skills support to strengthen outcomes. He also offers additional expertise across other psychiatric conditions when clinically appropriate. Peter is especially passionate about caring for individuals who are recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital and those involved in court-ordered treatment. He understands the importance of continuity, structure, and trust during high-risk transitions and works closely with patients, families, and care teams to promote safety, adherence, and recovery. His calm, organized approach helps patients navigate complex systems while maintaining dignity and hope. In his work, Peter serves diverse communities, including LGBTQ+ individuals, military members and veterans, and those involved in adoption or foster care. He prioritizes inclusive, respectful care and collaborates with patients to ensure treatment plans align with personal values, family dynamics, and life circumstances.

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About Peter Costello

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse
Bipolar Disorder
Eating Disorder
Anxiety
Childhood Trauma
Gender Affirming Counseling
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Families
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Peter Costello

Peter Costello, APRN, PMHNP-BC, helps patients build stability, clarity, and confidence through thoughtful psychiatric medication management tailored to each stage of life. Serving children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors across Illinois, he partners with individuals and families to reduce symptoms, improve daily functioning, and support long-term mental wellness. His approach blends careful assessment with compassionate collaboration, meeting patients where they are and adjusting treatment as needs evolve. As a prescriber at LifeStance Health, Peter provides medication management for a wide range of mental health conditions, with particular focus on ADHD, anxiety disorders, and depression. He treats children and adolescents as well as teens, adults, and older adults, and integrates evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles, mindfulness strategies, and parenting skills support to strengthen outcomes. He also offers additional expertise across other psychiatric conditions when clinically appropriate. Peter is especially passionate about caring for individuals who are recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital and those involved in court-ordered treatment. He understands the importance of continuity, structure, and trust during high-risk transitions and works closely with patients, families, and care teams to promote safety, adherence, and recovery. His calm, organized approach helps patients navigate complex systems while maintaining dignity and hope. In his work, Peter serves diverse communities, including LGBTQ+ individuals, military members and veterans, and those involved in adoption or foster care. He prioritizes inclusive, respectful care and collaborates with patients to ensure treatment plans align with personal values, family dynamics, and life circumstances.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome
Psychiatry Consultation
Sleep Problems
Young Adult Issues
Agoraphobia
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
New Patient Visit

Office location

Peter Costello, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC also offers online video visits for patients
Lifestance - Illinois 2
1790 Nations Dr, Gurnee, IL 60031

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • University of St. Francis, Master's in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing

NPI number

1952288946

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Peter Costello 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 Peter Costello on their profile.

What languages does Peter Costello speak?

Peter Costello speaks English.

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