Frequently Asked Questions


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  • We offer a wide range of health consulting services such as Substance abuse treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Postpartum Depression Treatment, Eating Disorder Testing and Treatment, Depression medication Management , Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and more.


  • You can schedule an appointment by calling us at (708) 847 -7495 or by filling out our online contact form.

  • CARA Psychiatry, PLLC accepts most major insurance plans, Including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Health and Optum.

  • If you choose a telehealth/virtual visit, you can expect to receive a link to your cell phone via a text message about 5-10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time. You click on the link and give permission to use your camera and microphone. Then you will see your provider face to face and complete your visit as usual. 

  • No, you will receive a new link sent to you via text message to your registered cell phone number 5-10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time. 

  • Although this seems convenient. We ask that you please use the listed crisis hotline numbers or go to your nearest emergency room for this. 

  • Our office is by appointment only. This is to allow privacy to our clients. Please call and make arrangements to arrive at a designated time or send us an email with your concerns.