Emily Berwald, APN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Pronouns – She/Her/Hers
As a dual board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma-informed care, and addiction treatment through personalized psychiatric care in Lakeview Chicago. Whether you’re feeling emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, or struggling with substance use, I offer an integrative approach that addresses both mental health and primary care needs. My goal is to help clients find relief, regain balance, and feel empowered in their healing journey.
Despite how digitally connected we’ve become, many people today still feel alone, stressed, or emotionally exhausted—especially in a fast-paced city like Chicago. I understand how isolating this can be and how important it is to have a provider who truly listens. As someone who has personally navigated these challenges, I bring both clinical expertise and empathy to the work we’ll do together.
My approach centers around collaboration, compassion, and respect for each person’s unique story. I meet clients where they are, and together, we develop a treatment plan that supports your goals—whether that includes psychiatric medication, behavioral interventions, or support for addiction recovery. I also work to destigmatize mental health care and create an open, welcoming space for all.
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, my goal is to help you on this journey with a combination of medication and behavioral modifications designed to optimize your mental health and promote your well-being.
My experience spans crisis intervention, shelter-based medicine, and street outreach—work that has shaped my commitment to accessible and trauma-informed care. I hold a BA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a BSN from Michigan State University, and an MSN from DePaul University. My post-master’s training focuses exclusively on psychiatry and the treatment of substance use disorders. I provide psychiatric care in person at our Lakeview Chicago Location and Virtually throughout Illinois.