HopeFirst Psychiatry PLLC

4 specialties100 N Atkinson Rd, Grayslake, IL

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100 N Atkinson Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030

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HopeFirst Psychiatry PLLC

Life challenges all of us. Sometimes we need a little help managing obstacles and transitions. And asking for help is one of the hardest things we can do! Know this: You are not alone! About 1 in 5 adults in Illinois experience a mental health condition each year with 38.5% reporting depression or anxiety in 2021. My mission is to give you tools to move forward through life transitions and around the obstacles standing in the way of you being the best and happiest you! If medication is appropriate, we will discuss risks, benefits and alternatives during our meeting. Current evidence-based best practices do support better outcomes when therapy is utilized concurrently with medication. Therapies I subscribe to focus on the present, the realities of life, the strength of hope and the power of moving forward. During our time together, we will monitor progress through open communication and standardized instruments. My experience as a Nurse Practitioner began in 1997 with Cook County Health Services at The CORE Center. Since then I’ve worked with people suffering the range of mental conditions from work burnout to paranoid schizophrenia. My hope is to reduce any suffering and help you live the life you choose! Trauma comes in many forms. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can impact how a person processes traumatic events. This type of trauma can complicate a person's relationships and ability to engage meaningfully in life. Members of military, police, nursing and medical communities are exposed to, but not immune to, traumatic events. I have been up close and personal to these emergent types of events and stand ready to support first responders through challenging times. As a military spouse I've felt the challenges of military conflict along with the challenges of transitioning through the ranks. There are so many transitions associated with the armed forces including moving, retirement and other forms of separation from service. After taking time to be a full-time caregiver, I also understand the unique stressors associated with the honor of caring for someone who has been involved in international conflicts.