Psychiatric medication management
Psychiatric medication evaluation services
PAC is proud to announce the addition of Pharmacotherapy services. Our psychiatric nurse practitioner is available to work with you to address your medication management needs.
Get the Help You Need
When struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues, it is often wise to consult with a specialized medical professional to discuss the possibility of medication. While taking a prescription is not usually a person’s first choice, there are times in which getting medication to assist the body and mind to achieve mental health is incredibly helpful, even necessary to feel better again.
PAC has a psychiatric nurse practitioner on staff who has the specialized training and experience to evaluate, diagnose, prescribe medication when it appears appropriate, and provide ongoing medication management.
Where do I even start?
We recognize that many people don’t know how or where to start with seeking medication, particularly when they are already struggling with feelings of anxiety or depression. People wonder if they need to talk to their primary care physician, a psychiatrist, or some other type of specialist. PAC understands the confusion and tries to make this process as easy as possible. Whatever your situation, PAC can be the first place to start:
- Make an appointment for a medication evaluation and/or contact our office manager, Anna@pac.clinic, to make an appointment and discuss any questions around insurance coverage.
- Your first appointment lasts for approximately 55 minutes. During that time the nurse practitioner will take your medical and psychiatric history and discuss whether medication could be a useful part of your treatment. You will have time to ask questions and a follow-up plan will be outlined. If there are issues that need to be addressed with your primary care physician or other provider, you will be advised to do so.
- Ongoing monitoring and follow-ups will be crucial to ensure your best outcomes. These appointments with your psychiatric nurse practitioner will be a time for you to discuss your progress, questions, problems, and/or any side effects. These appointments are shorter than your initial evaluation and usually last only 15-30 minutes.
What conditions are treated most often at your practice?
Our practice sees a wide variety of patients, from children to adults, each of them dealing with their own unique experience. In terms of most common diagnoses seen for medication evaluation and medication management include:
- ADHD
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Bipolar Disorder
Do you treat children and adolescents?
Our psychiatric nurse practitioners can see patients as young as 6 years old.
Are there psychiatric medications that you will not prescribe?
Please note that our psychiatric nurse practitioner will not prescribe controlled substances such as stimulants (including Adderall and Vyvanse) or Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan).
Teletherapy Available
Psychotherapy Associates of Chicago provides HIPAA-compliant teletherapy sessions. Contact us for more information.
Why PAC for Pharmacotherapy?
We don’t use clinical jargon or write for academic journals; we are here to help people. Our approach doesn’t work for everyone, nor should it. It just needs to work for you. Your concerns guide our support.
Our Chicago community has counted on our psychotherapy practice for over 20 years. The services we provide range from pharmacotherapy, individual therapy, couples therapy, mindfulness and child therapy. It’s a true privilege knowing that we have created a highly respected resource for our neighbors. We are an inclusive practice serving individuals, couples and families of all ages, genders, sexual orientations and ethnicities. All are welcome.
