Find a psychiatrist in Joliet, IL — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Joliet, IL accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Joliet across neighborhoods like Downtown, West Side, and Essington. Headway connects you with 321 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions. Many clients save up to 75% on care through insurance coverage, with some paying as little as $0 per session.
Dr. Idowu Oshokoya DNP 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, He has extensive training and 10 years of experience with behavioral health.
Great to meet you. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I work to create a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported. My approach is warm, holistic, and open-minded, and I believe care works best when it is personalized to your needs, goals, and day-to-day reality.
I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, sleep concerns, OCD, panic, eating concerns, and anger or impulse-related challenges. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for things to feel more manageable, my goal is to help you better understand what is going on and build a path forward that feels both realistic and empowering.
Dr. Oladunni Boladale
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 5.8 mi away • Bolingbrook, IL
Ola Omoniyi became an Illinois Certified Nurse Practitioner in 2021. She received her undergraduate degree at Valparaiso University in Indiana and her master’s degree from the University of St. Francis in Joliet. She completed her clinical rotation in mental health at Will County Behavioral Health in Joliet. Ola worked at Rush University Medical Centre for 5 years in the behavioral health unit as a Registered Nurse and 5years at other behavioral health hospitals in Chicago.
Dr. Rubabetu Abimbola Akinola
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Naperville, IL
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with nearly two decades of experience in healthcare. I earned my Masters in Nursing at Walden University. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to care for individuals in psychiatric, emergency, surgical, inpatient, outpatient, and forensic settings. These experiences have shaped my belief that mental health and physical health are deeply connected and that each person deserves care that considers the whole individual.
I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing mental health support. I have experience working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma and PTSD, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and other behavioral health concerns
Thank you for taking the first step in sharing your story—your Mental Health Matters, and you deserve to be heard, supported, and understood.
Welcome to Integrated Family Behavioral Health & Counseling PLLC! I'm Mihaela Vladu, PMHNP-BC, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 16+ years of experience in healthcare, dedicated to helping individuals achieve lasting mental wellness and regain control of their lives.
I provide compassionate, personalized, and evidence-based care in a safe and supportive environment where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered. My approach focuses on treating the whole person—not just symptoms—while working collaboratively with you to reach your goals.
I specialize in working with a diverse range of individuals, including younger/older adults, children aged 6 and up, women dealing specifically with trauma and abuse, and veterans, as well as active-duty personnel experiencing PTSD. As a certified ADHD specialist, I provide targeted, evidence-based interventions to help individuals improve focus and daily functioning. I also have extensive experience treating bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, panic disorder, OCD, and other complex mental health conditions.
Areas of Expertise:
• Dual-Diagnosis Care (SUD + mood/anxiety/psychotic disorders)
• MAT: Buprenorphine/Suboxone inductions & maintenance; relapse-prevention planning
• Alcohol/Opioid Withdrawal & Detox protocols (court order MAT program, inpatient, outpatient, and halfway houses)
• Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis
• Residential/PHP/IOP programmed care & step-down planning
• Trauma-informed care, veteran populations, and complex comorbidity
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About our psychiatrists serving Joliet, IL
- 99%Depression
- 99%Anxiety
- 87%Bipolar disorder
- 87%ADD/ADHD
- 84%PTSD
- 98%Aetna
- 96%Cigna
- 95%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 92%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 72%Ascension
- 98%English
- 8%Spanish
- 3%Hindi
- 3%Yoruba
- 2%Tagalog
- 87%Online only
- 13%In-person or online
- 78%Woman
- 22%Man
- 55%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 39%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 6%Medical Doctor
- 94%Individual therapy
- 23%Family therapy
- 8%Child or adolescent therapy
- 6%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions
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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Psychiatrist in Joliet, IL
Finding psychiatrists in Joliet starts with understanding what type of mental health care fits your needs. Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication, while therapists provide talk therapy. Medication management may be used for concerns such as anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. As you compare options, look for a psychiatrist whose listed specialties, clinical background, and approach match the type of support you’re seeking.
In a smaller city like Joliet, local appointment options may be more limited than in larger Illinois markets, so virtual psychiatry can help expand your search. Psychiatric appointments for medication management are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, which makes availability, appointment format, and scheduling fit important to consider. Some psychiatrists also offer therapy, and some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. Reading psychiatrist bios before booking can help you see what each clinician treats, how they structure visits, and whether they offer a free phone consultation.
Psychiatric care in Joliet can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and see your estimated price before you book. Headway helps you find psychiatrists who are accepting new patients and can verify whether they take your plan. You can compare virtual and in-person options, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you're already taking psychiatric medication and considering switching providers, talk to your current prescriber before changing or stopping any medication — most psychiatric medications shouldn't be stopped abruptly. Anyone experiencing thoughts of self-harm or in acute crisis should call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than wait for an outpatient appointment.
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