Board-certified psychiatrist
Follow-up with Dr. Sallaj:
Maps your past experiences to understand the fuller story behind a diagnosis. Aims for both short-term relief and lasting treatment, and asks for your participation throughout.
Lincoln Park · Lakeview
Thoughtful Psychiatry in Chicago
Psychiatric care for adults, teens and children, in an office that takes the time to listen.
- Accepting new patients
- In person or by video
- In network with BCBS, Cigna or UnitedHealthcare PPO
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How care works here
Understand first, then treat
What getting better means is different for each person, and it often becomes clear along the way.
Understanding leads to treatment
Early visits focus on what is going on for you. Treatment follows from that understanding and is adjusted as it grows.
Enough context to decide
Psychiatry comes with a lot of new information. Your provider explains each option with the context needed to weigh it, and aims to do neither more nor less than what helps.
Working it out together
Care is a collaboration. If something is causing harm, your provider will say so plainly, and still look for a way forward with you.
Find your fit
Different clinicians, one shared approach
Open a profile to read how each provider works, or book straight into a provider’s calendar.
How it works
From first click to first visit
- 1
Choose a provider and time
Online, any time. A deposit holds the slot; it goes toward your copay, or is refunded with more than 48 hours' notice.
- 2
A short questionnaire
You may be asked to fill one out before the appointment, so time together goes to what matters most.
- 3
Come to Suite 217, or log on
A waiting area with blue chairs, cold and hot drinks, and often a snack. Or join by video.
- 4
A real conversation
Time to talk things through. A scribe may take notes so your provider can focus on you.
Honest answers
Questions people are afraid to ask
Many people wonder about these before a first appointment.
Am I going to be judged or criticized?
We're human and have natural reactions, but our professional commitment ensures we respond with empathy, not criticism. Our goal is always understanding, never judgment.
Is something really wrong with me?
If you're here, something probably isn't working as it should, whether emotional, psychological, or biological. Acknowledging this is important, but it doesn't mean you're fundamentally flawed.
Will you think I'm weak for seeking help?
Seeking help demonstrates strength, not weakness. We respect your courage in confronting difficult issues openly and honestly.
Will medication change who I am?
Our intention is never to change your core self, but to help you feel more genuinely yourself without symptoms interfering.
Will my information remain confidential?
Your confidentiality is genuinely respected and prioritized, but legal limits exist, especially regarding serious safety risks. We always discuss this transparently if it arises.
Is treatment something I'll need forever?
Some conditions may require ongoing treatment, while others don't. Our goal is minimal intervention, though sometimes continuous care remains beneficial.
Can an appointment help if I can't describe my symptoms?
Absolutely. Often, people don't consciously notice symptoms yet sense something isn't quite right. A supportive setting allows unclear feelings to be safely identified and understood.
Find us
Lincoln Park & Lakeview
561 W Diversey Pkwy, Suite 217
Chicago, IL 60614. Get directions
By CTA
Steps from the #76 bus. Four blocks from the Diversey Brown Line.
Parking
Street parking about $2/hour, usually within a couple of blocks. Parking tips with photos
Ready when you are
Pick a provider and a time online. Cancel or reschedule online, too.
