Getting the Word Out About Treatment Options
Exploring alternative paths when traditional medication and therapy aren't enough.
Pradeep Thapar, MD, FAPA, has owned and led Premier Psychiatry since 1999. Today our psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners and physician assistants care for children, adolescents, adults and older adults at our offices in Orland Park and Willowbrook, and by telehealth.
Many of the people who come to us have already tried more than one antidepressant. Some have started to wonder whether anything will help. A lot of them didn't know there were other options until they sat down with one of our clinicians.
Options Many People Haven't Heard Of
Medication and therapy are still where most treatment starts, and for many people they work well. When they don't, there are other paths we can explore together:
- TMS therapy, a non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic pulses and doesn't require anesthesia.
- Spravato (esketamine), a nasal spray for depression that hasn't responded to other antidepressants, given under medical supervision.
- Genetic testing, which can tell your provider more about how your body may process certain psychiatric medications.
None of these is right for everyone. A complete psychiatric evaluation is how we work out what makes sense for you.
Why We're Putting More of This Online
People usually look for answers long before they pick up the phone. When they do, we want them to find clear, accurate information about these treatments, not just a list of services.
That's why we're adding clearer information about these treatments to our website and to the articles on our blog.
Talk With Our Team
Call us at (708) 799-8384 to schedule, or start on our New Patients page. Coverage varies by plan. Please call our office to confirm whether your plan is accepted before your first visit. You can find more information on our insurance page.
If you or someone you love is in crisis, call or text 988.
The Premier Psychiatry Team