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Andrew Clavijo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
3 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I provide thoughtful, structured psychiatric care for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and related concerns.

My approach is shaped by several years of experience in psychiatric and mental health care, working with individuals across a wide range of mood and anxiety-related conditions.

My approach is warm, practical, and solution-oriented. I combine medication management with focused, evidence-based therapy to help you better understand what you’re experiencing and take clear, manageable steps toward improvement.

I also incorporate principles from metabolic psychiatry, recognizing how sleep, energy, and daily rhythms play an important role in mood and overall mental health.

In our work together, we focus not only on reducing symptoms, but on building stability, clarity, and momentum. My goal is for you to leave each session with a clear direction and a plan that feels realistic and grounded.

Whether you are starting treatment for the first time or looking to refine an existing plan, I aim to provide consistent guidance, support, and a space where you feel understood and actively involved in your care.

My approach to therapy

My approach is structured, practical, and focused on helping you make steady, meaningful progress.

I combine medication management with targeted, evidence-based therapy to address both symptoms and the underlying patterns that contribute to them. We work together to identify what is most impacting your mood, energy, sleep, and daily functioning, and then build a plan that is clear and manageable.

I place a strong emphasis on consistency and rhythm, including sleep patterns, daily routines, and overall lifestyle factors that influence mental health. When appropriate, I incorporate principles from metabolic psychiatry to support long-term stability.

Throughout treatment, I aim to provide clear guidance while keeping you actively involved in decisions about your care. The goal is not just symptom relief, but helping you build a sustainable foundation for improved functioning and well-being.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, we will take a structured and comprehensive look at what you have been experiencing, including your symptoms, history, and current challenges.

We will clarify what is contributing most to how you are feeling and identify the areas where change would make the biggest difference. From there, we will begin building a clear, practical treatment plan that may include medication, therapy strategies, and lifestyle adjustments.

You can expect a calm, supportive environment where you have space to share openly, along with clear guidance to help you better understand what is happening and what steps to take next.

By the end of the session, my goal is for you to leave with greater clarity, a sense of direction, and a plan that feels realistic and manageable.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Native American, Caucasian, Hispanic, Latinx, Man
  • My style is
    Warm, Empowering, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at University of St. Francis
  • License type
    APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Behavioral Activation (BA), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish
  • Location
    3838 North Ravenswood Avenue 255
    Chicago, IL 60613