Mindy Rader
Hello! I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Most of my experience has been with young adults through elder adults. I am licensed in Arizona and Illinois. Currently, I am based in Illinois and have been a psychiatric nurse for 30 years and a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner for 8+ years.
Currently, I am based in Illinois and have been a psychiatric nurse for 30 years and a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner for 8+ years.
I received my post-master's certificate at Saint Louis University. I help clients understand their symptoms and work to find a safe and effective medication treatment for their specific psychiatric disorder.
First session
In our first appointment together, we will start with brief introductions. Then, I will ask about your mental health and physical history, medications, the specifics of what brought you in, your challenges, and what your goals are. This will help us create a tailored medication and treatment plan for us to work through in follow-up appointments. Initial appointment is approximately one hour and the fee is $120 per 30 minute session for cash pay patients. I also take insurances listed in this profile.
Strengths
I approach each person with the utmost respect and use a holistic method/attitude during the appointment to further the quality of living people deserve. I am passionate about this field and providing care for all as well as breaking stigma.
Ideal clients
Having a diverse background, I tend to see clients from all walks of life and an array of mental health disorders such as mood disorders, anxiety, addictions, life transitions, schizophrenia, and substance use/co occurring issues. **PLEASE NOTE at this time I do not prescribe amphetamines for ADHD. I have found people who are willing to put an effort into treatment and follow their treatment plan have the best outcomes.
Treatment methods
Humanistic
As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, my focus is on evaluation, ongoing assessment, and medication prescribing and monitoring. However, I am able to offer treatment modalities such as CBT, REBT, talk therapy, meditation, yoga, and horticulture therapy. I use a humanistic and collaborative approach emphasizing individual choice, responsibility, and self-discovery.
Location
Virtual sessions