/ˈlimitless/

Thoughtful psychiatric care, built on trust

Mugen Psychiatry was founded to bring clarity, consistency, and compassion to mental health care. We work alongside patients, clinicians, and facilities to deliver evidence-based psychiatric services that support real people, in real life.
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“Mugen” (無限), meaning limitless, captures our commitment to delivering exceptional, accessible psychiatric care that helps people move past barriers and thrive.
/ˈabout mugen/
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Mugen exists because psychiatric care keeps disappearing from the places that need it most. Facilities calling for coverage and getting voicemail. Patients waiting days to be seen. Clinicians burning out and walking away. We watched it happen over and over - so we started picking up the shifts no one else would. Overnights in hospitals. Weekends covering for clinicians running on empty. Showing up in the buildings where mental health care had gone silent.
The problem was never a shortage of clinicians. It was a shortage of clinicians willing to stay. To walk into hard settings, treat complex patients, and come back again tomorrow. That's what we built Mugen around.
Moonlighting became a company. One provider became a team. Today, Mugen Psychiatry partners with healthcare systems and operators across Chicago to deliver psychiatric care where it's needed most - and where it's been absent the longest.
Mugen means "boundless." It's what we believe about every person we treat - that recovery has no ceiling when care has no gaps. Our moon logo honors where this started. A moonlighting service, built for the moments when help was hardest to find.
In 2026, we're expanding into outpatient and telepsychiatry. Same commitment. Closer to home.
/ˈwho we help/

We accept many major insurance plans in Illinois, including Medicaid and Medicare

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80,000+

Visits completed

30,000+

Patients supported

Priority booking

Appointments available without long delays
/ˈwhat we do/

How we support your care

We provide comprehensive psychiatric care designed to meet people at different stages of life and need. Our approach combines careful evaluation, thoughtful treatment planning, and ongoing support - always grounded in clinical experience and continuity of care.
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Diagnostic evaluation

Comprehensive psychiatric assessments to understand symptoms and provide an accurate diagnosis.
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Medication management

Psychiatric evaluation and management of medications for mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, and more.
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Collaborative, individualized treatment

Your care is never decided in isolation. We collaborate with you and your care team to ensure treatment is personalized and aligned.
/ˈwhere we serve/

Psychiatry in Oak Brook, serving the Chicago area and all of Illinois

Mugen Psychiatry is a physician-led practice based in Oak Brook, in DuPage County, serving patients across the western suburbs and the greater Chicago area in person, and the rest of Illinois by secure telehealth. We are in-network with 12 plans, accepting new patients, and built around continuity, so you see the same psychiatrist every visit.

An Oak Brook office, close to the western suburbs

Our practice is at 600 W 22nd St, Suite 260, Oak Brook, IL 60523, easy to reach from Hinsdale, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Lombard, and the surrounding DuPage County suburbs.

Telehealth anywhere in Illinois

If you are outside the Chicago area, most evaluations and medication management can be done by secure video anywhere in Illinois, from Naperville to the city to downstate.

In-network with 12 plans, including Illinois Medicaid

We accept BCBS Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, and Illinois Medicaid plans (County Care, Molina, Blue Cross Community, Aetna Better Health), coverage most local practices do not take. We verify your plan by phone and confirm your coverage before your first visit.

A real local practice, not a marketplace

We are physician-founded, with a real Oak Brook office and a stable Illinois-based team. You are cared for by your psychiatrist, not a rotating cast.

The same psychiatrist every visit

Continuity is the point. Your clinician knows your history because they have lived it with you.

Accepting new patients across the Chicago area

We are accepting new adult patients in Oak Brook and by telehealth statewide, and we work to see you quickly rather than putting you on a long waitlist.
/ˈour clinicians/

Care delivered by people who take the work seriously

Mugen is made up of licensed psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners who work across inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care settings. Our clinicians bring experience, clinical judgment, and a shared commitment to responsible, evidence-based psychiatry.

Alan Akira

Founder & CEO
Psychiatrist
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Alan Akira

Founder & CEO
Psychiatrist

Kristy Barthelemy

CFO
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Kristy Barthelemy

CFO

Tina Oliquino

CEO Assistant
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Tina Oliquino

CEO Assistant

Nene Takahashi

Psychiatrist
DO, MPH
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Nene Takahashi

Psychiatrist
DO, MPH

Christopher Lynn

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
DNP, PMHNP-BC
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Christopher Lynn

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
DNP, PMHNP-BC

Natalia Rysmanowska

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
DNP, PMHNP-BC
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Natalia Rysmanowska

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
DNP, PMHNP-BC
/ˈnext steps/

Ready to get started with your care?

If you’re looking for thoughtful psychiatric care with clear next steps, our team is here to help. Scheduling a consultation is a simple way to talk through your needs and explore the right path forward.

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Frequently asked questions

We know starting psychiatric care often comes with questions. Below are answers to some of the things people ask us most before scheduling a consultation.

Is Mugen a real psychiatry practice or an online service?

We're a physician-founded practice with a real office in Oak Brook, Illinois and a stable clinical team. Telehealth is one way we deliver care, but the practice, the clinicians, and the accountability are real and local.

Where is Mugen Psychiatry based?

Our office is in Oak Brook, IL, in DuPage County, and we serve patients across the Chicago suburbs and all of Illinois by telehealth.

How is Mugen different from an online psychiatry marketplace?

You see your own psychiatrist, not a rotating cast, and you're never reassigned between visits. Your clinician knows your history because they've lived it with you.

Are Mugen's clinicians licensed?

Yes. Care is delivered by licensed psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners practicing in Illinois.

Do you serve patients outside the Chicago area?

Yes. Through secure telehealth we care for patients across Illinois, with in-person visits available at our Oak Brook office.