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Sylvester Ndifor

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC
Accepting clients Last Updated 20 days ago

Life can feel overwhelming even when everything appears fine on the surface. Many of the individuals I work with are successful, hardworking people who find themselves struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, stress, or emotional exhaustion. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), I provide a supportive and judgment-free environment where we can discuss your symptoms, concerns, and treatment goals openly. My focus is on helping you better understand your mental health and finding effective treatment options that support your daily functioning and overall well-being.

I specialize in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, prescription refills, and ongoing treatment planning for a wide range of mental health conditions. Through regular follow-up appointments, we monitor your progress, evaluate medication effectiveness, manage side effects, and make adjustments when needed to ensure you receive the most appropriate care. My goal is to help you achieve symptom stability, improve your quality of life, and support long-term mental wellness through evidence-based psychiatric treatment.

Seeking help is an important step toward feeling better. Whether you are beginning treatment for the first time, looking for a medication provider, or seeking continued psychiatric care, I am here to help. Together, we can develop a treatment plan that fits your needs and supports your path toward improved mental health and emotional well-being.


Specialties

ADHD Anger management Anxiety Behavioral Issues Bias and Discrimination Bipolar Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Career Concerns Caregiver Support College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Dissociative Disorders Dual diagnosis Emotional Regulation Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Financial Insecurity Food Insecurity Gender Identity Grief and Loss Identity Development Impulse Control Internet Addiction Life Transitions Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Perfectionism Personality Disorders Phobias Pregnancy and Postpartum Race Based Trauma Relationship Issues Self-esteem Self-harm Sleep Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Trauma & PTSD

Insurance & Payment

In-Network Insurance Plans

Sylvester Ndifor is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Aetna Better Health Aetna Student Health Aetna Student Health - Columbia University Aetna Student Health - The New School Allegiance Anthem Anthem Blue Cross Blue Care Network Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO BlueLink Brown University Student Health Insurance (UnitedHealthcare) Capital Blue Cross CareFirst Carelon Cigna and Evernorth Dartmouth Student Insurance (Cigna OAP) EmblemHealth Empire BlueCross Excellus BlueCross BlueShield First Health Florida Blue GEHA Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Multiplan Native Blue BCBS Optum Optum Partners Pacific Blue Cross PHCS Premera Prime Health UniCare United Behavioral Health UnitedHealthcare UnitedHealthcare StudentResources WellCare Wellfleet WellPoint

NPI Number

1467277376

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

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

Meeting Options

Video sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 4
  • License(s): IL-209032945

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): Black or African American
  • Gender(s): Man
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Straight