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Margaret Giacchetti, Nurse Practitioner

Margaret Giacchetti, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, Psychiatry in Barrington, Illinois

Specialties:
Depression/feeling down Hallucinations Psychosis/issues with reality Schizophrenia/schizoaffective Self-esteem Unusual thoughts or beliefs +59
Ages Served
6-75+
Manages Medications
Accepts Insurance

About Margaret Giacchetti (She/Her)

Margaret Giacchetti, PMHNP, helps children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors across Illinois find stability and clarity through thoughtful, individualized psychiatric care. As a nurse practitioner at LifeStance Health, she provides comprehensive medication management for conditions such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and depression, while also supporting patients experiencing anxiety, ADHD, and other mental health concerns. Her approach is grounded in careful assessment, collaboration, and a commitment to helping patients feel heard and supported at every stage of care. Margaret is especially passionate about supporting individuals who have recently been discharged from a psychiatric hospital. She understands that this transition can feel overwhelming and works closely with patients to ensure continuity of care, medication stabilization, and a clear path forward. Her goal is to reduce the risk of setbacks while helping patients rebuild confidence, establish routines, and reconnect with their daily lives. In her practice, Margaret incorporates medication management alongside mindfulness techniques to promote emotional regulation and resilience. She works with diverse populations, including individuals in adoption or foster care, those with developmental disabilities, and first responders, while also offering additional areas of expertise tailored to each patient’s needs. Outside of her clinical work, Margaret enjoys caring for her many pets, a passion that reflects her patient-centered approach to meeting individual needs. She also spends time exploring forest trails, visiting coffee shops, and enjoying board games with her husband and family, helping her stay balanced and energized.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Psychiatry/Medication Management

Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.

  • Childhood ADHD, attention or focus issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Hallucinations
  • Psychosis/issues with reality
  • Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
  • Self-esteem
  • Unusual thoughts or beliefs
  • Ability status
  • ADHD
  • Adoption & foster care
  • Aging
  • Alcohol use
  • Anxiety
  • Autism spectrum & neurodivergence
  • Autism with developmental delay
  • Autism: requires some assistance
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body image
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • Conditions caused by stress
  • Dementia & memory concerns
  • Detachment/disconnection
  • Dissociative disorders
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Drug/substance use
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Emotional abuse
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Ethnic identity & mental health
  • Family conflict
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Gender identity & mental health
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Intellectual disability (caregiver-supported care)
  • Intellectual disability (living independently)
  • Intense mood changes
  • Learning challenges
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Mental health during perimenopause
  • Mid-life transitions
  • Military, veteran, and first responder mental health
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
  • Personality disorders & related conditions
  • Phobias
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Premarital counseling
  • Race, culture & mental health
  • Religion, spirituality & mental health
  • Retirement
  • School behavioral issues
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Sexual trauma
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stress management
  • Stress related to discrimination & social injustice
  • Trauma & PTSD

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Loyola University Chicago

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I’ve been with LifeStance for over two years, and Margaret is the first provider I’ve ever had throughout my teenage years and early adulthood who has made me feel truly 100% heard, understood, and cared for. She has consistently gone above and beyond for me. She isn’t the type of provider you see once a month who simply prescribes medication or gives you a diagnosis. She takes the time to genuinely get to know you as a person, and you can truly feel how much she cares about her patients. During one of the toughest times in my life, she checked on me multiple times throughout the week. That level of compassion and dedication meant more to me than I could ever put into words. Before Margaret, I honestly never enjoyed attending appointments. Now, I actually look forward to them because I know I’m going to be heard and supported. I’m not exaggerating when I say that Margaret changed my life. She isn’t just an incredible provider, she represents the kind of compassionate, genuine psychological care that everyone deserves. LifeStance, you truly did something right when you hired her. Well done.
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taylor l.

taylor l.

Nov 04, 2026
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Seeing Mrs. Giacchetti has been the biggest weight off of my chest. She took her time to really get to know me, was patient with me, and really took the time to explain why she chose each medication. She goes above and beyond and you can tell is truly passionate about her job. Her taking me seriously and not making me advocate for myself has truly changed my life. She made me feel so comfortable and heard! I look forward to trusting her with my mental health care.
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Jeanne W.

Jeanne W.

Sep 10, 2026
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Margaret is always so attentive and shows empathy. She has suggested medications that were never offered before and it has made a great difference in my daily life. She is always available when you need her. I even liked her care so much that I followed her to her new practice she’s at now.
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alex c.

alex c.

Oct 10, 2026
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Margaret was so kind and patient.
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Maria G.

Sep 04, 2026
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Margaret Giacchetti, Psychiatry in Barrington, Illinois

Margaret Giacchetti

Psychiatry in Barrington, Illinois

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