Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Chicago
Meridian Psychiatric Partners has established itself as a leader in comprehensive mental health care, offering personalized treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. Our team of board-certified psychiatrists, psychologists, and psychotherapists specializes in mood and anxiety disorders, reproductive psychiatry, LGBTQI+ mental health, and child/adolescent care. With over 20 years of combined experience, we utilize evidence-based practices including cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychopharmacology, and trauma-informed care.Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through specialized programs for student mental health, perinatal wellness, and addiction treatment. We maintain affiliations with major academic institutions and insurance networks while providing services across five convenient locations in the Chicago metropolitan area. Our administrative team ensures seamless scheduling, insurance verification, and patient support throughout the treatment process.
Services
Evaluations
Consultations
Pharmacotherapy
Psychotherapy
Reproductive Psychiatry
Child Mental Health
Student Mental Health
LGBTQI+ Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined experience in psychiatric care
- Our team includes board-certified specialists in reproductive psychiatry
- We accept major insurance networks including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna
- We provide care across five convenient Chicago metropolitan locations
- Our collaborative approach combines therapy and medication management
Services
Evaluations
Our comprehensive psychiatric evaluations include detailed assessments of current symptoms, medical history, and family mental health background. Board-certified professionals conduct in-depth interviews to determine diagnosis and develop personalized treatment plans. The process incorporates both psychiatric and psychological perspectives to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective care planning for children, adolescents, and adults.
Pharmacotherapy
Our medication management services involve careful evaluation of psychotropic medication needs followed by prescription and monitoring. Qualified physicians develop treatment plans considering potential side effects and drug interactions. We specialize in treating various mental health conditions while ensuring patient safety and treatment effectiveness through regular follow-up appointments and dosage adjustments as needed.
Psychotherapy
We offer individual, couples, and family therapy sessions using evidence-based approaches including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based therapies. Our master's and doctoral-level therapists work with patients to address specific mental health concerns while promoting overall emotional well-being through structured, goal-oriented treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.
Reproductive Psychiatry
Specialized mental health services for women during preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum periods. Our team includes psychiatrists with specific training in reproductive mental health who provide medication management and therapy for perinatal mood disorders while collaborating with obstetric providers to ensure comprehensive care for expectant and new mothers.
Child Mental Health
Comprehensive mental health care for children and adolescents addressing ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, and behavioral issues. Our child psychiatrists and therapists use age-appropriate therapeutic techniques while working closely with families and school professionals to develop effective treatment plans that support healthy development and academic success.
People
Flavio A. Arana, M.D.
Founding Partner
Board-certified psychiatrist specializing in perinatal mental health with extensive experience treating women facing fertility challenges and collaborating with reproductive endocrinology specialists.
Aparna Chatterjee, M.D.
Psychiatrist
Specializes in women's mental health during pre-conception, pregnancy, and postpartum periods with expertise in managing mood and anxiety disorders through evaluations and psychopharmacology.
Gretchen L. Doninger, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in women's health issues including pregnancy-related depression and chronic illness management using mindfulness-based and cognitive behavioral therapies.
Rebecca Christophersen, A.P.N.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with specialized training in perinatal psychiatry, providing evaluations, medication management, and individual therapy for women's mental health concerns.
Suzie Condon-Paskiewicz, L.C.S.W.
Clinical Social Worker
Licensed clinical social worker specializing in women's mental health with expertise in fertility issues, pregnancy, and postpartum mood disorders using various therapeutic techniques.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, individual and family therapy, reproductive psychiatry, child/adolescent mental health services, and specialized care for LGBTQI+ individuals.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network providers for Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, BCBS Blue Choice, Aetna POS, and Aetna PPO insurance networks, plus several university health plans.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call our intake line at 312-640-7743, complete an online form, or email us to schedule your initial consultation at any of our five office locations.
What areas do you serve?
We serve patients across the Chicago metropolitan area with offices in downtown Chicago, Evanston, Lake Forest, Oak Park, and Oakbrook Terrace.
Do you offer telehealth services?
Yes, we provide telehealth options for patients who prefer remote consultations and therapy sessions through our secure virtual platform.
What makes your practice unique?
Our multidisciplinary team combines specialized expertise in reproductive psychiatry, child mental health, and LGBTQI+ care with evidence-based treatments tailored to each patient's needs.
