OCD Psychiatrists in Illinois

Dr. Sophia Monsour holds the position of Chief Psychiatrist for Pennsylvania at Talkiatry. After completing residency in 2013 at Albany Medical Center, she has spent the past 9 years fulfilling her passion for integrated and specialty care for adults suffering from mental illness. Her years of experience have included working as an integrated care Psychiatrist at a community health center, a medical director of a Partial Hospital and Intensive Outpatient Program (PHP/IOP), and also working for an Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT) specializing in the Serious Mentally Ill (SMI) population. Most recently, she has been serving our veterans as the Outpatient Section Chief, Primary/Mental Health Integration Medical Director and Resident/Medical Student Coordinator at VA Pittsburgh. Dr. Monsour has an approachable style when treating individuals who suffer from various diagnoses, especially those with prior trauma. She provides supportive psychotherapy and at times uses psychodynamic therapy skills to address her patient's current stressors and to identify the root cause of their ailment. She believes in a holistic approach and utilizes mindfulness as a technique along with medication management.

I am double board certified in both adult and geriatric psychiatry. My practice focuses on medication management, which I typically offer in conjunction with supportive psychotherapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. Occasionally, I may believe that additional therapy is also needed and ask that you bring a therapist into your care team to provide the best possible outcome. My primary clinical focus is treating adults with depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.

I received my medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. I completed my general psychiatry residency at Cooper University Hospital in New Jersey, then completed a Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of Hawaii. After completing training, I returned to my hometown of Chicago and began working at a Federally Qualified Health Center, providing care to an underserved low-income population for nearly 12 years. While at the clinic, I treated a wide range of diagnoses, the most common ones being depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.

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My approach is to help you ultimately feel better and move forward with a hopeful plan involving medication management, education about your illness, and therapy to manage your emotional and environmental stressors. I strive to meet your expectations. Recognizing the challenges and complexities of mental health conditions, I also encourage input from your established care provider, therapist, and loved ones who want to be involved in your care, as I feel such collaboration provides optimal treatment. I have interests in mood disorders during and after pregnancy, and immigrant and refugee mental health.

I am board-certified in both psychiatry and family medicine. Prior to joining Talkiatry, I worked in a busy Minneapolis emergency room for 20 years, caring for patients presenting in mental health crisis, treating their acute presentation, and helping find solutions to their concerns, ranging from starting and adjusting medications to identifying and addressing contributing factors such as medical illness, substance use, and life stressors. I have also worked as a psychiatrist in an integrated primary care clinic. I have extensive experience and can comfortably manage a wide range of illnesses and problems. I see patients of all ages and ethnicities, including LGBTQ+ populations.

I have taught and supervised medical students, psychiatric residents/fellows, and family medicine residents. I have collaborated extensively with social workers, therapists, and other health care providers to achieve the best outcomes for my patients. I work on staying current with the latest evidence-based care and mental health treatments.

I take a holistic and "patient-centered" approach in my treatment style. I incorporate both medication management, supportive psychotherapy, and discussions surrounding lifestyle and wellness into my appointments, and I emphasize patient education and autonomy, which I believe helps support the therapeutic relationship, improve clinical outcomes, and helps treatment align with the patient's goals of care. My clinical interests include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, and women's mental health.

I am an Adult Psychiatrist and a graduate of Loyola University Medical Center's residency program in Chicago, IL. Prior to residency, I graduated from Rush Medical College at Rush University. During my training, I spent several years working with the Perinatal population and completed a year-long program focusing on Women's Mental Health through the National Curriculum in Reproductive Psychiatry organization. I held the role of Chief Resident during the last two years of my training and received several awards commending my leadership style and rapport with patients.

I believe in patient-centered care, seeking to care for the whole person. I value the therapeutic relationship, working to guide patients in their treatment while also encouraging patients to take an active role in their care. I care about getting to know you as a person and helping you reconnect with your values. My clinical approach is holistic, collaborative, and supportive. I focus on evidence-based treatments for psychiatric illness that utilize a combination of medications and psychotherapy, and I believe in a multi-faceted approach to treatment using a range of skills and interventions.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist trained in Adult Psychiatry. I graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Education, then completed my medical education and residency training at the University of Chicago. I am board certified in Adult Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

I have experience working in a wide variety of inpatient, emergency, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient psychiatric settings and in treating a broad spectrum of psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, substance use disorders, personality disorders, ADHD, and OCD. I treat patients in English and Spanish.

My practice focuses on evidence-based treatments for psychiatric illness, utilizing a combination of medications and psychotherapy modalities best suited for each individual patient and their needs. My particular clinical focus is on the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and behavioral addictions, as well as trauma, mood, and anxiety disorders. I offer this in conjunction with supportive or emotionally focused therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. Weekly hour-long psychotherapy may be available if indicated. Occasionally, I may believe that different therapies are also needed and ask that you bring a therapist into your care team to provide the best outcome.

I am board certified in Addiction Psychiatry and Adult Psychiatry. I received my medical education at the University of Washington in Seattle after completing undergraduate studies in psychology and later a post-baccalaureate at Boston University. After residency at the University of Chicago, where I specialized in addiction psychiatry and psychotherapy, I completed an Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of Washington in Seattle.

I am keen on involving and guiding my patients in their treatment; I believe that patients benefit from taking an active role in their care. I specialize in psychopharmacology, tailoring medication to your needs and preferences. My practice focuses on medication management in conjunction with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and supportive therapy. I have experience treating patients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and psychotic disorders.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist. I graduated from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and completed a subspecialty in Forensic Psychiatry at the University of Tulane. My years of experience include working as an inpatient psychiatrist, in an intensive outpatient program, and in consultation and liaison. I have also helped train physician assistants at Valparaiso University, helping expand the knowledge of future providers.

I believe that every patient brings their own mosaic of experiences embedded in a unique story. I understand that building a strong therapeutic relationship through empathy, compassion, trust, and respect is essential. I enjoy taking time to understand my patients' goals, offer psychoeducation, and create a collaborative plan for treatment with the patient. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health treatment, which includes medication management, supportive and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, as well as mind-body medicine techniques. I also have a special interest in psychodynamic therapy, an in-depth therapy modality, which I incorporate in all patient interactions and sessions.

I am a board-certified Adult Psychiatrist. I received my undergraduate degree from Wayne State University in Detroit and completed my medical degree at Oakland University William Beaumont in Rochester, MI. I am a graduate of the Adult Psychiatry Residency Program at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia, MI, and I have also completed a psychotherapy fellowship through the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute.

Due to the diversity and richness of culture in southeast Michigan, I have experience working with patients from varied backgrounds. I enjoy the challenge such a heterogeneous environment brings and am particularly fond of working with young adults experiencing life transitions. I also have experience working with patients from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, as well as adolescents and geriatric populations.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist with over 14 years of experience treating adult and older adult patients from a wide variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. My practice focuses primarily on medication management, in addition to supportive and cognitive and behavioral therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. Sometimes I will suggest that additional therapy be included in your treatment plan in order to provide the best outcome. I view patients as partners working toward a common goal of improving quality of life. I also appreciate the strong connection between physical and mental health and provide encouragement and support to patients to make behavioral changes that will benefit both.

I received my medical degree from the University of Illinois and completed my residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. I received my B.A. from Yale University, graduating cum laude with a double major in Biology and Literature. I have worked in emergency psychiatry, community psychiatry, and private practice, and operated my own independent practice in downtown Chicago. Most recently, I have spent over 9 years working with veterans with PTSD and other mental health issues.

I enjoy working with a wide variety of patients of different ages and from different cultural backgrounds and have extensive experience treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and PTSD along with comorbid substance use disorders.

I offer psychiatric medication management while also incorporating elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, internal family systems, and lifestyle interventions. I believe that every patient is unique, and I work to create a supportive environment where individuals feel heard and empowered in their care. Grounded in the biopsychosocial model, I take a collaborative, patient-centered approach, partnering with patients to develop personalized treatment plans that integrate biological, psychological, and social factors, with the goal of guiding them along their path to improved wellness.

I am a Psychiatrist in Colorado practicing since 2023. I completed my MD and Adult Psychiatry Residency at the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University and earned my BA in Neuroscience at Skidmore College. I have experience managing a broad array of complex psychiatric diagnoses in patients of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and clinical backgrounds.

Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, playing guitar, reading, and collecting board games.

I combine medication management with talk therapy to provide comprehensive care tailored to each patient's needs. The mind/body connection is at the forefront of my care, with attention paid to diet and exercise as well as breathing and meditation. I specialize in Women's Issues, including pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause, and have extensive experience treating depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders, including OCD and PTSD. I often collaborate with primary care physicians and therapists to provide a team approach to treatment. I treat patients over age 18.

I received my MD from The University of Iowa. I completed an intern year in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of Illinois, Chicago, and went on to psychiatry residency at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. I am board certified in Adult Psychiatry and have worked in outpatient private practice psychiatry for nearly 20 years.

I foster a warm, collaborative environment where patients and families feel supported and understood. I emphasize open communication and work closely with patients to define meaningful, realistic treatment goals. My holistic, family-centered approach integrates medication management, therapy, and psychoeducation with a deep commitment to cultural sensitivity and compassionate care. I begin by learning each patient's personal story, clinical history, and goals through a comprehensive evaluation, then create individualized, evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each child's unique needs and family context. I continuously collaborate with patients, families, and care teams to ensure treatment remains effective, combining psychotherapy, medication management, and coordination with other providers and resources.

I am board-certified in both Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and General Psychiatry, with over 20 years of clinical experience. I earned my M.D. from Loyola University Medical Center, where I also completed my residency in Adult Psychiatry, and pursued fellowship training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Northwestern University's Children's Memorial Hospital. My past roles include Medical Director for Compass Health Center's Under 18 Program and Attending Psychiatrist at Loyola. I have been recognized as a "Top Doctor in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry" by US News and World Report and Negocios Now.

My practice is influenced by my training and research in political and medical anthropology, psychoanalysis, and social psychiatry. I view mental health as inseparable from history, culture, and social context, not just neurobiology. My approach ensures patients time to elaborate how their life history shapes their experiences and goals. In a healthcare system that often relies on generic diagnoses and standardized plans, I work with each patient on their own terms, integrating psychotherapy and potential medications to support the pursuit of their unique life possibilities.

I often work with writers, actors, musicians, and visual artists and with journalists, academics, athletes, healthcare workers, and activists, many of whom seek treatment in response to creative blocks, burnout, and relationship struggles. I also have long-term experience working with people who have lived through incarceration, war, torture, migration, childhood abuse, and psychosis, and with those building queer and trans identities and communities.

To facilitate durable changes, I regard psychiatric symptoms as matters to be taken seriously, understood, and worked through, not simply suppressed by medications. I ask patients to actively engage in treatment and often recommend frequent appointments to support this.

I take time to explain complex concepts in a clear and accessible way, equipping my patients with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their care. My compassionate approach puts patients at ease, allowing them to open up and embark on a journey of healing and recovery. By actively involving patients in their treatment, I empower them to take an informed and active role in their care, fostering a collaborative relationship that promotes well-being and understanding. I treat various mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, Bipolar disorder, PTSD, and OCD.

I am a Board-certified Adult Psychiatrist. I completed medical school at Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, and my Psychiatry Residency training at Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York. After my residency, I pursued additional training in consult liaison psychiatry, further developing my expertise in caring for patients with complex medical and psychiatric comorbidities. I was part of the esteemed faculty at Stony Brook University as an Assistant Clinical Professor and Staff Psychiatrist. I have also gained experience in Telehealth, providing virtual care to patients and enjoying the flexibility and convenience it offers.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist. My practice focuses on medication management and supportive therapy. My major goal is for treatment to be patient centered, with a focus on high quality, evidence-based care in the safest and most meaningful way.

I completed an undergraduate degree at the University of California, Los Angeles. I received my medical degree from Oakland University William Beaumont, School of Medicine. I then completed my psychiatry residency at Loyola University Medical Center. My areas of interest include depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.

I am passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ populations, providing culturally informed care, and taking a person-centered approach to providing comprehensive and individualized treatment to my patients. I am knowledgeable in treating patients of all ages and a wide variety of diagnoses including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, and eating disorders. I am well versed in incorporating psychotherapy in conjunction with medication management, and I have experience incorporating supportive, cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavioral therapeutic approaches in my care.

I am double board certified in adult as well as child and adolescent psychiatry and have experience working at various levels of mental health care. Most recently, I served as the medical director for a partial hospitalization/intensive outpatient program (PHP/IOP) for adolescents in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. I completed my general psychiatry residency at the University of Illinois at Peoria and went on to pursue my child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern.