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Psychologist and Therapist in Park Ridge, Illinois Karyn Cihak, Psychologist

License: PsyD

Provider Gender: Female

Ages Served: 18-65+

Appointments: In-office and Telehealth

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Psychologist and Therapist in Park Ridge, Illinois Karyn Cihak, PsyD

Karyn Cihak, PsyD

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, 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.

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Couple's Issues
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Hoarding
  • Later Life Transitions
  • Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
  • Midlife Transitions
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Pain Management
  • Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
  • Psychosis/Schizophrenia
  • 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
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
  • MultiPlan (PHCS)
  • Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
  • Partners Direct Health
  • Pathways (Amita Health)
  • Provider Network of America (PNOA)
  • Sana Benefits
  • Tricare East (Humana Military)

Interventions

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples/Marital Counseling
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Faith-Based Treatment
  • Mindfulness

Populations

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

Languages

  • English

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.

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