April Guilliams, Nurse Practitioner
Hello friend, Welcome to the next steps of your mental health journey. Mental health challenges can be difficult to navigate. You are not alone, and I look forward to helping you attain your best life according to your ambitions, goals and dreams. You got this! April Guilliams, PMHNP-BC, is dedicated to providing unparalleled clarity and compassionate care. With a background rooted in a B.S. in Nursing and a PMHNP from OSF Saint Francis College, April combines academic expertise with hands-on experience. Her commitment to client well-being is evident in her approach—actively listening and offering guided education to empower individuals. In both inpatient and outpatient settings, April has successfully assisted clients across all age groups grappling with various challenges, including mood disorders, trauma, and psychotic disorders. April stands out for her client-centered approach, encouraging active participation in the decision-making process. By meeting clients where they are and fostering an environment where questions, concerns, and desires are openly expressed, April ensures a tailored and effective therapeutic experience. April’s goal is unwavering—to serve clients in a safe, effective, and timely manner. Whether guiding individuals through difficult moments or helping them improve specific aspects of their lives, April brings a blend of professionalism and genuine care to every interaction. With a focus on collaboration and understanding, she strives to make a positive impact on the well-being of those she serves.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 18-64
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression/feeling down
- Intense mood changes
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Empty nesters
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gender identity
- Grief & loss
- LGBTQ+
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenthood
- PMS & PMDD
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- America's Choice Provider Network
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Duly Health and Care (DuPage)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Guidehealth
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Northwestern (NMPN)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Pathways (Amita Health)
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Railroad Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
- Wellcare
- Wellpoint (Unicare/Healthlink)
- Zelis (HFN Network Solutions)
Languages
- English
Education
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Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
New patient?
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Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with April Guilliams. You can also call 312-761-4707 to have someone assist you.
April Guilliams generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 312-761-4707 to find out April Guilliams's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by April Guilliams:
- Aetna
- America's Choice Provider Network
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Duly Health and Care (DuPage)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Guidehealth
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Northwestern (NMPN)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Pathways (Amita Health)
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Railroad Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
- Wellcare
- Wellpoint (Unicare/Healthlink)
- Zelis (HFN Network Solutions)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 312-761-4707 to see how we can help.
Yes, April Guilliams is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
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Yes, April Guilliams does offer online telehealth visits.
No, April Guilliams is not currently offering in-office visits. They are offering online telehealth appointments.