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Christine Askeland

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Last Updated 30 days ago

I’m Christine Askeland, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in healthcare. I provide compassionate psychiatric care and have a special focus on women’s mental health, pregnancy and postpartum support, and addiction treatment. I strive to create a space where you feel comfortable, respected, and truly heard.
I’m known for my warm, nonjudgmental approach and for meeting people where they are. I believe mental health care should feel collaborative and personalized, not rushed or one-size-fits-all. Together, we’ll focus on your goals, preferences, and what matters most to you, so your care feels meaningful and supportive.
My approach combines psychotherapy with thoughtful, evidence-based medication management while also looking at the bigger picture of wellness. I value the role of sleep, nutrition, physical activity, and daily routines in emotional health, and I work with you to create a balanced, realistic treatment plan that supports long-term healing and stability.


Specialties

Addiction ADHD Adoption related issues Anxiety Behavioral Issues Bias and Discrimination Bipolar Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Career Concerns Caregiver Support College adjustment Community Violence Cultural Adjustment Depression Dissociative Disorders Divorce Emotional Regulation Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Gender Identity Grief and Loss Immigration Stress Impulse Control Internet Addiction Life Transitions Marital and Premarital counseling Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Parenting Perfectionism Personality Disorders Phobias Pregnancy and Postpartum Psychosis & Pre-Psychotic Symptoms Racial Identity Relationship Issues Self-esteem Sleep Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Trauma & PTSD

Insurance & Payment

In-Network Insurance Plans

Christine Askeland is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Aetna Better Health Aetna Student Health Aetna Student Health - The New School Allegiance Anthem Blue Cross Behavioral Health Systems Blue Care Network Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO BlueLink Capital Blue Cross Carelon Cigna and Evernorth Empire BlueCross Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Florida Blue GEHA Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Medica Multiplan Native Blue BCBS Optum Pacific Blue Cross PHCS Quest Behavioral Health Sierra Health UMR United Behavioral Health UnitedHealthcare United Health Care Community Plan UnitedHealthcare StudentResources WellCare Wellfleet

NPI Number

1558124990

Rates

Rates not provided

Locations

1431 Opus Place
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(888) 279-0002
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Practice Hours

Monday 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Thursday 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Treatment Approaches

Medication Management

Modalities

Individuals

Age Groups

Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)

Communities

International LGBQ+ People of Color Trans non-binary gender fluid

Meeting Options

Video sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 4
  • License(s): IL-041431573

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): White
  • Gender(s): Woman
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Straight
  • Religion(s): Christian