Our Services

At Lakeside Psychiatry, we specialize in psychiatric evaluations and medication management for a wide range of mental health conditions, including:

1. Depression: If you are experiencing persistent sadness or helplessness, lack of interest in activities, fatigue and low motivation, changes in sleep and appetite, difficulty concentrating, etc, then you may be faced with depression.
2. Anxiety Disorders: Conditions like panic disorder, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety disorder fall under the category of anxiety disorders. One of the signs is excessive dread or concern. Worry, they say, is a part of living, but when it is excessive, it becomes a problem that should be addressed. Other symptoms may include restlessness and irritability, rapid heartbeat and sweating, shortness of breath, and avoiding social situations.
3. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): This is hardly talked about, but it is genuine. You could have frequent flashbacks and nightmares of traumatic events, severe anxiety, and distress, avoiding reminders of the trauma and hypervigilance; this is when you are overly alert. It needs to be given priority treatment.
4. Eating Disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder): When you are desperately concerned about weight and body image. This is different from being typically self-conscious or self-aware. It leads to restrictive eating or binge eating habits that are unhealthy.
5. Insomnia Disorder: People turn to sleeping drugs when they have trouble falling asleep or getting up too early. But the more you take those pills, the more your body builds resistance against them. Gradually, the drugs become ineffective. Insomnia is a sleep disorder commonly linked to mental health conditions and should be addressed with proper care and treatment. 

Benefits of Our Virtual Mental Health Care in Des Plaines

• Accessibility and Convenience

Accessibility is one of the main benefits of online mental health treatments. If you have found it hard to attend in-person sessions due to work schedules, mobility issues, or transportation concerns, you can now access care anywhere in Des Plaines.  

• Reduced Stigma  

Stigma is a sign of shame or discredits over a particular thing. Mental illness shouldn’t be a thing of shame; it should be regarded just as any other physical illness. Our virtual services offer privacy that visiting the hospital in person cannot give you. You can participate in psychiatric evaluations and receive treatment without fear of being seen in a hospital or clinic.  

• Continuous Care  

Life can take unexpected turns, and travel or relocation can disrupt in-person therapy. Virtual mental health services ensure that patients maintain continuity in their care, even if they move within or outside Des Plaines. You do not have to worry about changing your doctors if and when you have to move to another location. 

• Family Support

We are not just here for you alone; we are also here for your family and loved ones, offering them guidance on how to assist you in your healing journey. As you progress, we share tips for family and friends on how best they can help you fast-track your healing process.