Psychiatric care for common mental health conditions.
Premier Psychiatry cares for children, adolescents, adults and older adults. Every new patient begins with a comprehensive evaluation, and your treatment plan is built around you.
What We Treat
Choose a condition to learn more about it and how we can help.
Depression
Ongoing sadness, low energy or loss of interest that gets in the way of daily life. Care starts with an evaluation, and advanced options such as TMS and Spravato® are available for some patients.
Anxiety & Panic
Constant worry, panic attacks or fears that are hard to control. Evaluation and medication management, with a treatment plan you decide on with your provider.
ADHD
Trouble with focus, organization, impulsivity or restlessness at school, at work or at home. Evaluation and individualized treatment, including medication management.
Substance Use & Addiction
Confidential outpatient care for opioid dependence and alcohol dependence. For opioid dependence, this includes medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with Suboxone®. Call our office to ask about other substance use concerns.
Bipolar Disorder
Mood swings between highs and lows that disrupt relationships, work and sleep. Careful diagnosis and ongoing medication management, adjusted with your provider over time.
PTSD & Trauma
Flashbacks, nightmares or feeling constantly on edge after a difficult experience. Trauma-informed evaluation and medication management.
OCD
Unwanted, repeated thoughts and the urge to repeat certain behaviors. Evaluation and medication management, and your provider can discuss whether therapy may also help.
Sleep Problems & Insomnia
Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. An evaluation of the mental health and medical factors behind ongoing sleep problems.
Postpartum Depression
Low mood, worry or exhaustion after having a baby that does not go away. Supportive evaluation and medication management.
Anger & Irritability
Anger or irritability that feels hard to control. We look for conditions that may be contributing and discuss treatment options with you.
Autism & Developmental Conditions
Autism spectrum and other neurodevelopmental conditions. Individualized evaluation and care, including medication management where appropriate.
Schizophrenia & Psychosis
Hallucinations, unusual beliefs or confused thinking. A comprehensive evaluation and ongoing medication management.
It starts with a comprehensive evaluation.
Symptoms often overlap. Anxiety can come with depression, and a medical problem such as a thyroid condition can cause symptoms that look like depression. Your first visit looks at the whole picture before any treatment is recommended.
Owned and led by Pradeep Thapar, MD, FAPA, since 1999, Premier Psychiatry provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management, with advanced treatment options for some patients.
- Your symptoms, goals and past treatment
- Your medical and family history
- Genetic testing when your provider thinks it may help
- Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation
Every new patient starts here. Your provider reviews your symptoms, history and goals with you.
- Medication Management
Ongoing care with regular follow-up visits to see how you are doing and adjust your plan.
- Suboxone® Treatment (MAT)
Confidential outpatient medication-assisted treatment for opioid dependence.
- TMS & Spravato®
Advanced options for depression that has not improved enough with antidepressants.
- Telehealth Visits
Video visits for patients located in Illinois or Indiana during the visit.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psychiatric Care
Answers about referrals, multiple conditions and insurance.
Do I need a referral from my primary care doctor?
Many insurance plans do not require a referral, but we recommend verifying your specific coverage. Coverage varies by plan. Please call our office to confirm whether your plan is accepted before your first visit.
Can I receive treatment for more than one condition?
Yes. It is common to have more than one condition, such as anxiety with depression, or ADHD with mood or anxiety concerns. Your evaluation looks at how they overlap so your treatment plan can address them together.
Are your services covered by insurance?
Coverage varies by plan. Please call our office to confirm whether your plan is accepted before your first visit. See the insurance carriers we accept.
Immediate Medical & Mental Health Emergencies
Premier Psychiatry is an outpatient psychiatric practice. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, is in crisis or has a medical emergency, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, call 911, or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.