Elena Tuskenis, MD
Psychiatrist
Downers Grove, IL
Online only
About me
You deserve to feel understood—not simply treated. I’m Dr. Elena Tuskenis, a board-certified adult psychiatrist committed to providing compassionate, individualized psychiatric care. I believe meaningful healing begins with an empathic relationship where you feel heard, respected, and actively involved in your treatment.
I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and personalized medication management to support individuals navigating depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), personality disorders, women’s mental health concerns, codependence, grief, and LGBTQIA+ mental health. My approach is tailored to each individual’s unique experiences, needs, and goals, and may incorporate psychotherapy and holistic modalities to support emotional well-being and lasting personal growth.
As both a psychiatrist and a fellow human being, I understand that seeking support and making meaningful changes can take courage, patience, and self-compassion. Sometimes, moving forward means recognizing patterns that no longer serve us and discovering healthier ways to navigate life’s challenges. I strive to create a supportive, respectful, and collaborative environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to take an active role in your care.
My goal is to partner with you throughout your journey toward greater emotional balance, healing, and a more fulfilling life. Together, we can explore your concerns, identify treatment options that align with your needs, and work toward meaningful, sustainable change. You do not have to navigate these challenges alone. I look forward to working with you.
License
License(s)
Board certification
Education
University of Utah School of Medicine
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$ - $Accepted payment methods
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Humana
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Adjustment Disorder
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Betrayal Trauma
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Career
- Depression
- Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD)
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- Impulse Control Disorder (ICD)
- Internet/Social Media Addiction
- LGBTQIA+
- Life Coaching
- Medication Management
- Men's Issues
- Mental Health Professionals
- Mood Swings
- Narcissism
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Oppositional/Defiant Behavior
- Panic Disorder
- Persistent Depressive Disorder / Dysthymia
- Personality Disorders
- Pet Loss
- Phobias & Fears
- Postpartum Anxiety
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) / Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
- Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
- Psychiatric Medication Review
- Psychiatry Consultation
- Psychiatry Follow Up
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Disorders
- Social Anxiety
- Somatic Symptom Disorder
- Somatoform Disorder / Factitious
- Stress/Stress Management
- Suicidality
- Transgender Care
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Medication Management
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Medication Management
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media