Concierge Mental Health Counseling and Psychiatry in Hinsdale

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Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders can affect people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, and ethnicities. (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder (BED), Avoidant Restrictive Food Disorder (ARFD)
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depression

Depression

Most people feel sad or irritable from time to time. A mood disorder is different. It affects a person's everyday emotional state. At this point, it may be time to seek help.

ADHD

ADHD

ADHD often begins in childhood and can persist into adulthood. Many people are not diagnosed until they are adults, after struggling with symptoms for years without realizing it.
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ANXIETY

Anxiety

Occasional anxiety is normal, but anxiety disorders are different. Anxiety disorders differ from normal feelings of worry and involve excessive and persistent fear or anxiety.
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SUBSTANCE USE

Substance Use

I have experience and a passion for helping individuals who may struggle with substance use, and/or process addictions. I will work with you to develop an individualized treatment plan that works best for you.
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GROUP THERAPY

Group Therapy

Group therapy helps you realize you're not alone, facilitates giving and receiving support, and helps you find your “voice.”
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Concierge Psychiatric and Mental Health Care Services

Kirsten Book, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Hi!  My name is Kirsten Book and I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and a woman in recovery from an eating disorder. I know what it is like to struggle, and I offer my hand to guide you along the path to healing. 
 
My mission is to support, empathize, and empower my patients through the use of medication management, psychotherapy, and a holistic and integrative treatment approach.
 
My hope is that all my patients live an authentically inspired life, in which they feel safe to be in a healthy patient-provider relationship that is founded upon trust, cooperation, respect, and support. 
 
I honor the strength in your resilience with deep compassion. My holistic approach isn’t just about healing; it’s about reclaiming one’s life in its’ entirety.
 
I offer a safe place where you are respected, validated, and celebrated for the resilient soul that you are. 
 
There is hope for you here. 
 
My best,

Kirsten 

mental health counseling and psychiatry

Healing Modalities

Medication Management

MEDICATION MANAGEMENT

Psychotherapy

PSYCHOTHERAPY

Psychiatric Evaluations

PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS

Support Therapy

SUPPORT THERAPY

Kirsten Book

The Power of Integrative and Holistic Psychiatry

 
I designed my psychiatric practice to focus on holistic, integrative mental health care, where the act of listening and being present for my patients is the solid foundation. 
 
Supplements and nutritional treatments are excellent complements or alternatives to medications that can allow us to use fewer medications for a shorter time, or be able to use lower doses.
 
Comprehensive lab testing may be ordered in order to assess for hormonal and/or metabolic imbalances and vitamin and mineral deficiencies. I also order genetic testing and functional medicine testing when appropriate. 
 
Elements of mindfulness are also incorporated in treatment.  I use meditation and breathing exercises to help ground each session.  I also encourage the practice of complementary healing modalities, such as  reiki, energy healing, acupuncture, and massage. I consistently emphasize and teach about healthy lifestyle changes that will aid in recovery. 
FAQ's

FAQs
About Concierge Psychiatric Services

A Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is a graduate-level nurse who provides psychiatric-mental health care to individuals across the lifespan. The role of the PMHNP is to assess, diagnose, and treat individuals who struggle with psychiatric and/or substance use disorders. This can include helping individuals cope with eating disorders, ADHD, anxiety, substance abuse, depression, and bipolar disorder.

The PMHNP also serves as an educator to patients, families, and medical peers in advancing the idea that mental health is a fundamental component of health care. Forming a strong therapeutic bond with patients and families is the foundation of the PMHNP’s psychiatric practice.

This initial visit is called an initial psychiatric intake and will involve all sorts of questions that will help your practitioner understand you and your situation. It also gives you an opportunity to ask the PMHNP any questions you have about your psychiatric care and the plan going forward. As part of the comprehensive treatment plan, PMHNP’s often communicate and collaborate with other key members of the individual’s treatment team, including family, therapists, dietitians, and primary care physicians.

Mental health conditions can profoundly affect an individual’s life, making it difficult to function at work, school, or at home. When you reach out for help, the PMHNP will work with you to understand your symptoms and develop a treatment plan that meets your needs. The goal is to identify any factors that may be triggering or worsening your symptoms.

The benefits of seeking the help you need include:

  1. Improved mood and daily functioning in life.
  2. Improved communication and interpersonal skills.
  3. Increased confidence and self esteem.
  4. Greater insight and self-awareness.
  5. Greater insight and self-awareness.
  6. Connection with others and establishment of solid relationships, based upon mutual trust and support .
  7. Development of healthy coping skills and decision-making skills.
  8. Improved ability to problem-solve and take control of your life.

Every mental health clinic is different, but most offer a variety of services, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy.

At Kirsten Book LLC, I provide psychiatric medication management and psychotherapy treatment for substance abuse, ADHD, anxiety, eating disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, etc.
I also facilitate eating disorder and mood disorder therapy groups to help individuals feel apart of the solution, and to decrease any loneliness that may accompany a mental health disorder.

If you are not sure what services you need, I can help you. Visit kirstenbook.com and complete the new patient questionnaire to begin the process of scheduling an appointment.