Evernorth Psychiatry in Oak Brook & Chicago

Mugen Psychiatry accepts Evernorth and is in-network for adult psychiatric care under your Evernorth behavioral health coverage, available at our Oak Brook office in DuPage County and by secure telehealth across Illinois, including Chicago and Cook County.

We are a physician-founded practice centered on continuity and focusing on your individual needs. Your benefits are verified before scheduling your first appointment.

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30,000+

Patients supported

80,000+

Visits completed

14+

Insurance plans accepted

What you get with Mugen

In-network with your Evernorth behavioral health plan

Benefits verified on your first phone call

Standardized psychiatric clinical practice every visit

In person in Oak Brook (DuPage County) or telehealth statewide

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What Evernorth covers at Mugen

Under Evernorth, care with us typically includes a thorough psychiatric evaluation, ongoing medication management, and follow-up visits, in person at our Oak Brook office in DuPage County or by secure video anywhere in Illinois, including Chicago and Cook County. Our team verifies your benefits by phone before your first visit.

Psychiatric evaluation

A thorough first visit to understand your history, what you're experiencing now, and your goals, then a plan built together.

Medication management

Individualized medication management reviewed and adjusted with you over time to align with your goals.

Telehealth across Illinois

Most care can be delivered by secure video anywhere in Illinois, with in-person visits at our Oak Brook office.

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Now accepting new patients

Most new patients can be scheduled within one week, in person in Oak Brook or by telehealth anywhere in Illinois. Someone from our office calls you first to verify your insurance and answer your questions.

Free Benefits Check

New patient intakeWhat to expect

Your benefitsVerified first

Your insuranceConfirmed on your first call

First appointmentOften within one week

TelehealthAnywhere in Illinois

Accepting new patientsAppointments often available within one week.

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

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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.

Meet Your Care Team

Alan Akira

Founder & CEO

Psychiatrist

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Alan Akira

Founder & CEO

Psychiatrist

Kristy Barthelemy

CFO

Kristy Barthelemy

CFO

Tina Oliquino

CEO Assistant

Tina Oliquino

CEO Assistant

Nene Takahashi

Psychiatrist

DO, MPH

Nene Takahashi

Psychiatrist

DO, MPH

Christopher Lynn

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

DNP, PMHNP-BC

Christopher Lynn

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

DNP, PMHNP-BC

Natalia Rysmanowska

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

DNP, PMHNP-BC

Natalia Rysmanowska

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

DNP, PMHNP-BC

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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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Evernorth

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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.

Do you accept Evernorth?

Yes. Mugen Psychiatry is in-network with Evernorth for adult psychiatric care in Illinois. Reach out and we will confirm your benefits for free before your first visit.

How much will I pay with Evernorth?

Your cost depends on your specific Evernorth plan, such as any copay, coinsurance, or deductible. Our team verifies your benefits by phone before your first appointment, and we recommend confirming your exact costs with your plan.

Can I see an Evernorth psychiatric provider by telehealth?

Yes. Most care, including evaluations and medication management, can be delivered by secure video anywhere in Illinois, with in-person visits available at our Oak Brook office.

Will my care be consistent at every visit?

Yes. We follow standardized psychiatric clinical practice at every visit, so your care stays consistent and evidence-based, with continuity of provider whenever possible.

Where is your office located?

Our office is at 600 W 22nd St, Suite 260, Oak Brook, IL 60523, in DuPage County. We serve Chicago and Cook County in person and all of Illinois by secure telehealth.

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Check your benefits for free

Send us a few details and someone from our office will call you to verify your insurance and find your first appointment. No charge, no obligation.

When you reach out to Mugen Psychiatry, you can expect:

Clear guidance on next steps for care or referrals

Thoughtful responses from a knowledgeable care team

Help navigating services, insurance, and scheduling

Respectful communication and patient confidentiality

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If you're in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911. Mugen Psychiatry provides outpatient care and is not a 24/7 crisis service.

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