Find a psychiatrist in Springfield, IL — covered by insurance

Find a psychiatrist in Springfield, IL — covered by insurance

As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in mental health, I am dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based treatment that fosters healing and personal growth. I believe in a collaborative, patient-driven approach to healthcare—one that supports and empowers individuals to take an active role in their treatment and in setting meaningful goals for their mental wellness.

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I am Brandy, founder of Optimum Mental Health Healing. I am a highly respected board-certified family nurse practitioner (FNP) and psychiatric nurse practitioner located in Illinois. I have 20 years of experience in mental health 14 years as a registered nurse and 7.5 years as a nurse practitioner.

I gained extensive experience by delivering mental health services to children, adolescents and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Zach initially went to school for family practice but soon saw the need in his community for mental health needs. He then went back in 2021 and became certified in mental healthcare as well.

I am a MEDICATION SPECIALIST IF meds are needed. I worked in the VA medical center for many years. I use Cognitive behavioral therapy to help you set and achieve goals in therapy. This is not just chit chatting, it is positvie improvements so eventually, you don't need me anymore. I help you help yourself. I have a down to earth approach and I help many clients with different diagnoses with solution based therapy and finding the right medicine for them if needed.

I’m a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 18 years of nursing experience, and 7 years of specialized practice as a Nurse Practitioner. I’m passionate about supporting individuals in their mental health journey, offering compassionate, evidence-based care. In my practice, I focus on treating a range of conditions, including Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Schizophrenia, Eating Disorders, and Insomnia.

With my extensive background in both nursing and psychiatric care, I’m deeply committed to understanding each client’s unique needs and providing personalized treatment. Whether through therapy, medication management, or other modalities, my goal is to empower clients to lead fulfilling lives.

I understand how challenging mental health struggles can be, and I work closely with my clients to develop tailored treatment plans, helping them achieve emotional stability, better sleep, and overall wellness. I am here to listen, support, and guide you toward achieving your mental health goals.

As a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I believe that prioritizing mental health is essential for happiness and stability in life. Seeking help can be one of the hardest steps,

My focus is primarily on individuals who are struggling with any mental health issues including anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. I am dedicated to providing personalized, evidence-based care that empowers my clients on their journey toward mental well-being.

Idowu Oshokoya is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Chicago, IL. He works with adolescents, adults, and older adults, and provides care for patients who are battling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bipolars, and other mental disorders. Idowu studied at Walden University, where he obtained a Master of Science in PMHNP. He has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University. He has extensive training and 10 years of experience with behavioral health.

Nathan R. Jaisingh is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who has studied at Morehead State University in Morehead, KY, Rush University in Chicago, IL, & the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY. His graduate & doctoral areas of focus include adolescent, adult & geriatric psychiatry, psychopharmacology and clinical practice with competitive athletes & mental strength coaching. Nathan R. Jaisingh founded Benchmark Psychiatric Services, LTD. in 2002.

I do have an excellent experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I have a breadth experience of treating Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, PTSD, OCD, Insomnia, ADHD, binge eating, and more, with a goal that my individual clients will achieve a maximum symptom reduction with the lowest effective medication doses. Thus, minimizing side effects and tailoring treatment to individual needs.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with specialty in psychiatry. I have the skills and clinical expertise to diagnose and treat most mental health disorders using current evidence-based practice, I tailor treatment plans to meet client’s specific needs. I am dedicated to supporting my clients in achieving their wellness goals, providing comprehensive evidence-based and holistic care utilizing both psychopharmacology and psychotherapy.