Ajit Kalayil, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

My clients describe me as:

a partner in their mental health care. My approach is working with your goals and formulating a plan together to help you achieve wellness.

Something to know about my approach is:

As a PMHNP my primary approach is medication management with psychotropic medications. I provide medication recommendations while including education on how medications may alleviate concerning symptoms. Supportive therapy is included in my approach.

Together, we will:

Discuss options to help manage your concerning symptoms. We will coordinate a plan that best fits your needs and develop a working relationship to help you achieve wellness

I specialize in working with people who:

Identify as LGBT+, new parents, adoptees and hopeful adoptive parents, fertility patients, as well as those looking for treatment for ADHD, anxiety, and depression to name a few.

I became a therapist because:

My career as a bedside nurse for over a decade in labor and delivery unlocked a passion for working with those impacted by mental health disorders.

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

I offer in-person sessions at my office in the lakeview neighborhood of chicago which is conveniently located to public transportation.

More about me and my practice:

The most convenient way to schedule your first appointment with me is through my self schedule portal on my website www.kalayilpsychiatry.com under the schedule today tab.