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Dr. Raymond Gonzales

Psychiatrist(he/him)
8 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
  • Medication management, Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

Raymond Gonzales, M.D. (he/him) is a board-certified psychiatrist based in Chicago, IL, specializing in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, & ADHD. He works with children, teens, young adults, college students, and early-career professionals — accepting patients ages 5 and older.

Trained at Northwestern University, Lurie Children's Hospital, and Florida International University, Dr. Gonzales brings a rare combination of clinical excellence and genuine human connection to every patient relationship. He offers in-person psychiatric appointments in Chicago, IL and telehealth psychiatry across Illinois, Florida, Wisconsin, and Texas.

Dr. Gonzales believes that real, lasting progress begins the moment you feel truly understood — and he's dedicated to helping each person build the inner resilience and confidence that makes life feel more meaningful and fulfilling. Whether you're navigating daily stress, managing a difficult transition, or simply ready to prioritize your mental health, he's here to help.

My approach to therapy

Dr. Gonzales takes a personalized, collaborative approach that thoughtfully integrates medication management with evidence-based therapeutic techniques. He believes every patient deserves a safe space — one built on trust and open communication — because lasting change requires feeling safe and genuinely heard.

He specializes in treating anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, PTSD, and ADHD across the lifespan — with a particular focus on the unique challenges facing early career professionals, young adults, college students, transitional aged youth, kids and teens. Whether you're seeking psychiatric care for the first time or you've tried other providers and are looking for a better fit, his goal is always the same: to help you grow, develop coping skills that actually work in real life, and build the kind of emotional foundation that holds.

Dr. Gonzales believes that mental health care should be readily accessible — because the easier it is to engage in care, the more likely meaningful progress follows. His practice is primarily telehealth-based, removing barriers like commute time, scheduling conflicts, and the hesitation that can come with walking into an office. He currently sees patients virtually across Illinois, Florida, Wisconsin, and Texas. In-person appointments are also available in Chicago, IL for those who prefer them.

What you can expect from me

Your first appointment with Dr. Gonzales is a relaxed, judgment-free conversation — held conveniently via telehealth from wherever you are. He'll take time to understand your story, symptoms, and personal goals, whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, or a difficult life transition. You'll receive a thorough psychiatric evaluation and leave with a clear, personalized treatment plan, along with honest answers to all your questions about medication management, therapeutic options, and next steps — no one-size-fits-all approach, just honest expert psychiatric care built around you.

Whether this is your first time seeking care or you're ready to try a different approach, Dr. Gonzales meets you exactly where you are — no judgment, no pressure, just the right support at the right time, so that you can make the decisions that are best for you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, South Asian, Pacific Islander, Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Affirming, Holistic, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    Residency in Psychiatry at Florida International Univerisity, Other at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Med.
  • License type
    MD (Medical Doctor) (Illinois, Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Parent Management Training (PMT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Play, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation (BA), Exposure Response Prevention
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Infants / Toddlers, Children
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    605 North Michigan Avenue Floor 4
    Chicago, IL 60611