Skip to main content
Call to Book with Karyn

Psychologist in Park Ridge, Illinois Karyn Cihak, Psychologist

Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)

Ages Served: 22-75+

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Karyn Cihak, Psychologist

Karyn Cihak, PsyD

Specializes In:

Bipolar Disorder
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Chronic pain-related issues
Empty nesters
Intense mood changes
Parenthood
Sex & intimacy issues
Social skills & communication
See all specialties >

Dr. Karyn Cihak is a Psychologist in Illinois who has been practicing since 1999. They completed their undergraduate degree in Psychology at Augustana College. Their first Master’s Degree focusing on behavioral and family systems as related to clinical psychology is from Eastern Illinois University. After working in the field in inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, Dr. Cihak went on the earn their second Master’s degree and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Their training focused on neuropsychology and health psychology. Training across a spectrum of orientations including client-centered, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic, health psychology, rehabilitation psychology, and neuropsychology provides Dr. Cihak with an eclectic base to assist clients in reaching their goals. They sought out additional training to assist clients in navigating their fertility journey. Throughout their career, Dr. Cihak has been involved with clients managing acute and chronic medical conditions including oncology, multiple sclerosis, head trauma, orthopedic injury, diabetes, and dementia. Outside of work, Dr. Cihak enjoys experimenting with gourmet cooking, travel, reading, and aquatic fitness.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Chronic pain-related issues
  • Empty nesters
  • Intense mood changes
  • Parenthood
  • Ability status
  • ADHD
  • Adoption & foster care
  • Aging
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attention & focus
  • Autism: generally independent
  • Brain/head injuries (TBI)
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Dementia & memory issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Emotional abuse
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Ethnic identity
  • Family conflict
  • Fertility
  • First responder stress
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Hair pulling & skin picking
  • Hallucinations
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Learning challenges
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Military & veteran
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other neurological conditions
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • Phobias
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Post-partum depression & anxiety
  • Pre-conception
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy loss
  • Premarital counseling
  • Psychosis/issues with reality
  • Racial identity
  • Religion & spirituality
  • Retirement
  • Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
  • Self-esteem
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social injustice
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stress management
  • Stroke-related conditions
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Unusual thoughts or beliefs

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Empty nesters
  • Parenthood
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Social skills & communication
  • Ability status
  • ADHD
  • Adoption & foster care
  • Aging
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attention & focus
  • Autism: generally independent
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Brain/head injuries (TBI)
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Chronic pain-related issues
  • Dementia & memory issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Emotional abuse
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Ethnic identity
  • Family conflict
  • Fertility
  • First responder stress
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Hair pulling & skin picking
  • Hallucinations
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Intense mood changes
  • Learning challenges
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Military & veteran
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other neurological conditions
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Post-partum depression & anxiety
  • Pre-conception
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy loss
  • Premarital counseling
  • Psychosis/issues with reality
  • Racial identity
  • Retirement
  • Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
  • Self-esteem
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social injustice
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stress management
  • Stroke-related conditions
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Unusual thoughts or beliefs

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Eastern Illinois University

  • Illinois School of Professional Psychology

FAQs

Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Karyn Cihak. You can also call 224-985-5824 to have someone assist you.

New patient?

View Availability

Already have an appointment?

Video visit waiting room Join Now
Existing patient portal Sign in

Additional Providers At This Location