At Chicago SHIFA Psychiatry, we help patients achieve mental and physiological equilibrium through thoughtful, integrative, whole-person care. Our goal is not just symptom relief—but supporting the clarity, balance, and long-term stability needed for a fuller quality of life.
Your journey to wellness starts here.
Welcome to Chicago SHIFA Psychiatry
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, unappreciated, or invalidated (example: anxious, stuck, burned out, caring for others and neglecting self))?
Does it feel like your symptoms keep coming back despite trying different treatments (example: like nothing fully works or lasts)?
Are you struggling with mental health challenges alongside substance use, trauma, or chronic stress (example: with recovery, sleep, or emotional stability)?
Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? Maybe due to thinking you won't be understood, judged, or dismissed?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here. We know seeking help can be hard. You've likely been debating seeking help for months, if not years, but we're so glad you have taken the courageous step of being here.
Together we can work to help equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome your challenges.
Whether you're struggling with persistent anxiety, depression, or mood instability that interferes with daily functioning, work, or relationships., mental health symptoms complicated by substance use, past trauma, or repeated treatment attempts that haven't fully worked., or difficulty accessing consistent, respectful psychiatric care - especially due to work schedules, stigma, or limited local resources., it is important that you know you don't have to be alone in this journey.
We have the experience to help you achieve your goals, overcome these struggles, and live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
We understand no two individuals are the same, and we tailor our sessions together to address challenges unique to you. We will work together to understand the root cause of your struggles and address them with long-lasting strategies, helping you get closer to the life you've always wanted.
How We Stand Out
Dual-Certified Expertise for Whole-Person Care
We unify psychiatric and medical perspectives—an uncommon model in outpatient mental health. By evaluating thyroid function, hormones, metabolic markers, vitamin deficiencies, trauma history, and substance use patterns, we ensure your care is comprehensive and precise.
Integrated, Holistic Treatment Approach
Your care is not medication-first. We blend evidence-based psychotherapy strategies, trauma-informed care, lifestyle considerations, and pharmacology to support emotional steadiness and physiological equilibrium.
Addiction & Dual-Diagnosis Specialization
Our background in addiction medicine positions us to treat even the most complex SUD and co-occurring conditions. Services include MAT, anti-craving pharmacotherapy, relapse-prevention planning, and stigma-free support.
Patient-Centered Transparency and Collaboration
We prioritize education and shared decision-making—reviewing labs, explaining treatment rationales, and tailoring every plan to your goals. You will never feel rushed or unheard.
Evidence-Based Care With Integrity
We incorporate CBT-I for insomnia, DSM-5-TR standards, psychopharmacology best practices, and personalized medicine tools such as GeneSight pharmacogenomic testing to optimize medication selection and minimize trial-and-error.
Continuous Care—from Evaluation to Follow-Through
We offer both psychotherapy-informed medication management and ongoing follow-up in one setting, supporting consistency and sustained progress.
Working With Me
Services Offered
Psychiatric Services
Comprehensive Psychiatric Services
- • Psychiatric evaluations for diagnostic clarification & second opinions
- • Medication management for anxiety, panic disorder, depression, and mood disorders
- • Bipolar disorder evaluation and mood stabilization
- • ADHD assessment & treatment
- • Insomnia-focused psychiatric treatment
- • GeneSight PGx testing to personalize medication choices
Addiction & Substance Use
Addiction & Substance Use Treatment
- • Integrated addiction & SUD care (alcohol and other substances)
- • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- • Anti-craving pharmacotherapy
- • Long-term relapse-prevention planning
- • Trauma-informed care for dual diagnosis
Wellness Care
Metabolic, Nutritional & Wellness Support
- • Weight-management support, including GLP-1 medications
- • Vitamin B12 injections for energy, mood, and metabolic support
- • Lab ordering, review & interpretation (psychiatric + metabolic)
- • Food inflammation & compatibility testing for personalized nutrition
Collaborative Care
- • Referrals to therapy, higher levels of care, or community support
- • Coordination with medical specialists as needed