Psychiatrist in Evanston, Illinois Chrisantha Anandappa, Psychiatrist
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 15-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: Yes

Chrisantha Anandappa, MD
Chrisantha Anandappa, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist serving adults and adolescents across Illinois. With a comprehensive approach to mental health care, Dr. Anandappa integrates evidence-based medication management and psychotherapy to help patients navigate challenges and achieve meaningful progress in their mental well-being. His extensive experience spans outpatient, inpatient, and partial hospitalization/intensive outpatient (PHP/IOP) care, providing him with the expertise to tailor treatment plans to the unique needs of his patients. Dr. Anandappa is passionate about helping individuals address complex mental health conditions, including eating disorders, anxiety, and substance abuse. He has specialized training in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a cutting-edge treatment for depression and other mental health conditions, and utilizes techniques such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support his patients’ journeys toward improved mental
Expertise
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Gender Identity
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Later Life Transitions
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Men's Issues
- Midlife Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Pain Management
- Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety
- PTSD/Trauma
- Reproductive Challenges
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
- Somatoform Disorders
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- America's Choice Provider Network
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- ComPsych
- Duly Health and Care (DuPage)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Alliance
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Partners Direct Health
- Pathways (Amita Health)
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- CBT for Insomnia
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Exposure Therapy
- Gender-Affirmative Medical Readiness Evaluations
- Medical Procedure Evaluations
- Mindfulness
- Spravato/Ketamine
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Populations
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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University of Illinois
Professional | 2008
Chicago, IL, US
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Northwestern University
Undergraduate | 1995
Evanston, IL, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Chrisantha Anandappa. You can also call 847-440-5760 to have someone assist you.
Chrisantha Anandappa generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 847-440-5760 to find out Chrisantha Anandappa'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 Chrisantha Anandappa:
- Aetna
- America's Choice Provider Network
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- ComPsych
- Duly Health and Care (DuPage)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Alliance
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Partners Direct Health
- Pathways (Amita Health)
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 847-440-5760 to see how we can help.
Yes, Chrisantha Anandappa is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Chrisantha Anandappa works at:
Yes, Chrisantha Anandappa does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Chrisantha Anandappa is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: