Dr Nitika Pant

Psychiatrist

“I am a double board certified physician who specializes in providing psychiatric care for kids, teens, and adults. I primarily offer telepsychiatry services, however, I understand that there are cases where in-person visits may be necessary or preferred. For those situations, I am also available to meet in person.”

About Me

As a double board certified psychiatrist, I offer comprehensive care for children, teenagers, and adults. I understand that finding the right support is crucial. My approach centres on meeting you where you are. While primarily providing telepsychiatry for convenience, I also offer in-person visits when preferred or necessary. This ensures flexible, tailored psychiatric support for your family's needs, whether at home or in person.

Approach

To translate flexible access into steady care, I structure appointments around immediate concerns and clear, achievable goals. Whether we connect via telepsychiatry or in my Chicago office, I offer sessions in English or Hindi/Urdu and keep the pace focused yet compassionate. Sessions typically blend symptom tracking, short coaching, and medication review when helpful, with concrete steps and brief check-ins between visits to monitor progress. This way of working often fits children, teens, and adults seeking practical, collaborative strategies they can use day to day.

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Basic Information

Chicago, United States

Services

Services Offered:

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Child / Adolescent Therapy
Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.
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Psychiatry
A branch of medicine specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, including the prescribing of medication.
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Works With:

•Adolescents
•Adults
•Children
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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ADHD / Attention
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
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OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Postnatal or Perinatal Depression
Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.
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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Women's Issues
Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

Professional Title:

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Psychiatrist
A medical doctor specialising in mental health who can diagnose conditions, provide therapy, and prescribe medication.

Qualifications

Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Registrations

IDFPR

Psychiatrist

Service Area

Virtual and in person in Hinsdale, IL

In-person & Online

Hinsdale

Chicago, Illinois

United States