213 W. Institute Place Suite 500 Chicago, IL 60610 P: 773-716-3478
In-Person Clinic Visits in River North | Virtual Visits throughout Illinois
Expert, Personalized Psychiatric Care for Adults in Illinois
You don't have to keep pushing through while feeling anxious, exhausted, overwhelmed, or unlike yourself.
Holistic psychiatric care for adults who want to feel better, function better, and get back to—or discover for the first time—the parts of life that matter most.
Insurance Plans Accepted
Coverage varies by individual plan.
Meet Dr. Amber Altidor
Psychiatric care that sees the whole person—not just the diagnosis.
I am a board-certified psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner with full practice authority.
I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from RUSH University in 2021, where I received clinical training from the best psychiatrists in Chicago, top psychiatric nurse practitioners in the Western Chicago suburbs, and renowned faculty from RUSH and DePaul University. I also completed an advanced community mental health nurse practitioner postdoctoral fellowship led by Nursing and Psychology experts from RUSH and Howard Brown Health, a national leader in LGBTQ+ care.
I currently serve as a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center in Chicago and as an Assistant Professor at RUSH University College of Nursing.
I founded Optimal Mental Health PLLC® because I believe psychiatric care should be about more than managing symptoms.
It's about understanding you—your experiences, your health, your relationships, your responsibilities, your goals, and the life you want to live.
My approach is warm, empowering, inquisitive, and caring.
Together, we'll explore what's affecting your mental health and develop a treatment plan that fits your needs, your preferences, and your life.
WHO WE HELP
Life can look fine from the outside while anxiety, depression, poor sleep, mood changes, or the effects of a medical condition make everyday life feel harder than it should.
Optimal Mental Health PLLC® provides individualized psychiatric care for adults experiencing:
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Anxiety, depression, and mood disorders
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OCD, PTSD, and stress-related concerns
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Sleep difficulties, grief, and loss
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Perinatal, PMDD, and perimenopausal mental health concerns
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Psychiatric symptoms associated with complex medical conditions
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Tobacco use and nicotine dependence
We also evaluate and treat other mental health concerns based on individual needs.
You don't have to wait until your symptoms become overwhelming.
If something feels different, difficult, or harder than it used to, we're here to help you understand what's happening and determine what comes next
Treatment Designed Around You
There isn't one right treatment for everyone.
Depending on your needs, your care may include:
Medication Management
Thoughtful evaluation and ongoing medication management based on your symptoms, health history, previous treatment experiences, and goals.
Individual Psychotherapy
A supportive space to understand patterns, develop coping skills, work through challenges, and make meaningful changes.
Education
Clear, understandable information so you can make informed decisions about your mental health and treatment.
Laboratory Testing
When clinically appropriate, laboratory testing may help us better understand factors that can affect your mental health or treatment.
Care Coordination
When needed, we work with your other healthcare providers and treatment programs to support continuity of care.
GETTING STARTED IS SIMPLE
You don't need to know exactly what's wrong before you reach out.
01 — Schedule
Schedule your initial virtual psychiatric evaluation using our convenient online scheduling system or by calling us: 773-716-3478.
We'll verify your insurance benefits and help you understand what to expect.
02 — Meet virtually or in-person at 213 W. Institute Place Suite 500 (River North, Chicago)
We'll talk about what you've been experiencing, your history, your goals, and what you're hoping will change.
You'll have time to ask questions and share what's important to you.
03 — Create your treatment plan
Together, we'll determine the approach that's right for you.
Depending on your needs, this may include medication management, psychotherapy, education, laboratory testing, or coordination with other providers.
Initial visit: 60 minutes.
04 — Continue your care - often visits every 1-3 months
We'll monitor your progress and adjust your treatment as needed.
Follow-up visits: 15-30 minutes, based on your needs.
Accessible, Personalized Care for Adults Throughout Illinois
We believe getting psychiatric care should feel straightforward and transparent.
Insurance and self-pay options are available.
Self-pay Initial visit: $400
Self-pay Follow-up visit: $275
Out-of-Network Benefits
Not in-network? No problem! We’ll provide you with a superbill that you can submit
to your insurance company for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
You don't have to keep pushing through.
Maybe you're ready to feel less anxious.
Maybe you want to sleep better.
Maybe you want your energy back.
Maybe you want to be more present with the people you love.
Maybe you simply want to feel like yourself again.
Whatever brings you here, you don't have to figure it out alone.