Psychiatry in Plainfield, Illinois Joyce Almacen, Nurse Practitioner
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 6-74
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: Yes
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Joyce Almacen, MSN, PMHNP
Specializes In:
Joyce Almacen is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Illinois. She has a double major in Psychology and Nursing (B.S. in Psychology and B.S. in Nursing) from Clarke University and an MSN – PMHNP from University of St. Francis. Joyce has a unique set of psychiatric work experiences coming from a background of being a psychiatric nurse for many years and now as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. Joyce has dealt with various types of mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, PTSD, and many more. Those experiences as well as her experience in diverse mental health population have helped impact the way she treats and connects with all her patients. Joyce believes in patient-centered care and aims to create treatment plans based on a holistic approach. She believes that taking the time and listening to her patients creates her ability to deliver clinical excellence. Joyce understands that mental health treatment is different for everyone. Therefore, her mission is helping them meet their personal goals for treatment as well as their overall mental wellness. Outside of work, Joyce loves to travel, anything outdoors (camping, hiking, kayaking), snowboarding, swimming, football and watching the games, and spending time with family and friends.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 6-74
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression/feeling down
- Intense mood changes
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- ADHD
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Eating issues: binging
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Grief & loss
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Hallucinations
- LGBTQ+
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenthood
- Phobias
- PMS & PMDD
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Retirement
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- School behavioral issues
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- America's Choice Provider Network
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Duly Health and Care (DuPage)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Guidehealth
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Pathways (Amita Health)
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Railroad Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
- Wellcare
- Wellpoint (Unicare/Healthlink)
- Zelis (HFN Network Solutions)
Languages
- English
- Tagalog
Education
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University of St. Francis
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Joyce Almacen. You can also call 630-955-7808 to have someone assist you.
Joyce Almacen generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 630-955-7808 to find out Joyce Almacen's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Joyce Almacen:
- Aetna
- America's Choice Provider Network
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Duly Health and Care (DuPage)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Guidehealth
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Pathways (Amita Health)
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Railroad Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
- Wellcare
- Wellpoint (Unicare/Healthlink)
- Zelis (HFN Network Solutions)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 630-955-7808 to see how we can help.
Yes, Joyce Almacen is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Joyce Almacen works at:
Yes, Joyce Almacen does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Joyce Almacen is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- Tagalog