I am a highly skilled and board-certified PMHNP-BC with a comprehensive nursing background spanning over sixteen years, including critical care, telemetry, and leadership roles. My unique expertise lies in working with children, adolescents, and adults facing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, autism spectrum disorders, childhood disorders, etc. I focus on personalized care through medication management and supportive therapy, offering a compassionate and informed approach to help clients achieve stability and improved mental well-being.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Clients can expect me to prioritize their trust and well-being. I am dedicated to working collaboratively on their behalf, driven by a genuine passion for providing exceptional and compassionate care tailored to their needs.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strengths as a provider are my deep experience in child and adolescent psychiatry, my commitment to evidence-based treatment, and my holistic approach to care. With over sixteen years in psychiatric and critical care, I bring a comprehensive understanding of mental health and a steady, compassionate presence to my clients. I am skilled in integrating psychotropic medications with therapeutic techniques like CBT to offer balanced and effective treatment plans. My ability to connect with clients and families, tailoring care to meet individual needs and supporting them through challenges, ensures they feel heard, respected, and supported throughout their journey to better mental health.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I am best positioned to serve clients ages 5 and older who face challenges with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and other behavioral or mood-related issues. My ideal clients include children and adolescents navigating emotional and behavioral disorders, as well as adults seeking support with mood and personality disorders. I also work with individuals requiring compassionate guidance for managing self-injurious behaviors, impulsivity, and stress, providing a combination of medication management and therapy to foster resilience and well-being. Whether young or mature, my clients are those looking for a supportive, knowledgeable partner in their mental health journey.
About Doug Nyenke
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10725 South Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643Appointments
Virtual & in-personMy treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In my practice at Beverly Psychiatric Services, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a core part of our approach to treating a variety of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and disruptive mood disorders in children and adolescents. With over sixteen years in psychiatric care, I integrate CBT techniques to help patients identify and reshape the thought patterns and behaviors contributing to their distress. For individuals struggling with anxiety and depression, CBT is particularly effective in addressing negative thought cycles and promoting positive coping mechanisms. For children and adolescents dealing with ADHD and behavioral issues, I use CBT to build skills in emotional regulation, focus, and impulse control, often supplementing with medication management when necessary. In practice, sessions involve exploring specific stressors or patterns of behavior, helping patients become aware of how their thoughts influence their emotions and actions. Patients are guided through techniques like journaling, reframing negative thoughts, and practicing new behaviors between sessions. For younger patients, we often include family members in the CBT process to reinforce positive behaviors and provide consistent support outside therapy. This comprehensive approach allows us to address not just the symptoms but also the underlying cognitive and emotional roots of their challenges, fostering resilience and lasting change. This method aligns well with our commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that empowers patients and families to actively participate in their mental health journey.