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Psychiatry in Frankfort, Illinois Sam Assam, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

License: PMHNP

Provider Gender: Male

Ages Served: 18-65+

Appointments: In-office and Telehealth

Manages Medications: Yes

Psychiatry in Frankfort, Illinois Sam Assam, PMHNP

Sam Assam, PMHNP

Samuel Assam, PMHNP, provides compassionate and personalized mental health care for clients in Illinois, helping them navigate challenges through tailored treatment plans. He works collaboratively with each individual, ensuring that the plan is aligned with their needs and is both achievable and effective. Samuel serves adolescents, adults, and seniors, specializing in treating those aged 15 through 65+. Samuel is particularly passionate about addressing complex mental health conditions such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, and psychosis/schizophrenia. He believes in a holistic approach that incorporates both medication management and therapeutic interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure Therapy to support individuals in their journey to mental wellness. His deep understanding of trauma-related disorders, such as PTSD, allows him to offer nuanced care to individuals processing both acute and long-term trauma. In addition to his focus on psychiatric care, Samuel has extensive experience supporting specialized populations, including LGBTQ+ individuals, first responders, and military veterans.

His dedication to these groups reflects his broader commitment to providing inclusive and empathetic care to individuals facing unique challenges. Samuel also treats conditions like ADHD, depression, sleep disorders/insomnia, and grief, using a blend of psychotherapy and medication management as appropriate. Outside of work, Samuel enjoys traveling and watching sports. These hobbies provide him with balance and joy, enabling him to maintain a grounded and empathetic approach to patient care. Samuel Assam is committed to offering compassionate, patient-centered mental health services to individuals across Illinois.

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Couple's Issues
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • Hoarding
  • Later Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Midlife Transitions
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
  • Psychosis/Schizophrenia
  • PTSD/Trauma
  • Sleep Disorders/Insomnia

Interventions

  • Biofeedback
  • CBT for Insomnia
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Mindfulness
  • Parenting Skills

Populations

  • Adoption/Foster Care
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • First Responders
  • Head Injuries
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Men
  • Military/Veterans
  • Women

Languages

  • English
  • French

FAQs

Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Sam Assam. You can also call 815-579-9002 to have someone assist you.

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