Anxiety

Ashley Rolnik

Ashley Rolnik, PhD
Ashley Rolnik
Ashley Rolnik
PhD
Specialties
Psychology
National Provider Identifier
1225491848
Employment Status/Appointment
Affiliate
Female
    1225491848 - 931 - Endeavor Health Medical Group
Provider Status
Active
Accepting Patients
No
Employed
Yes

My endeavor is to partner with patients to help them lead their best quality of life and to have them thrive.

Open Scheduling
Off
My Chart Scheduling
Off
I believe in patient-centered care where we function as a team. I collaborate with patients to set goals and use evidence-based treatments like CBT and gut-directed hypnotherapy to help them feel better and thrive. My goal is to improve quality of life, not just reduce symptoms, by offering care that is individualized and empowering.
Professional Title
Senior Clinician Educator
Ashley Rolnik, PhD, a clinical psychologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in health psychology. She helps patients navigate chronic illness, new diagnoses and lifestyle changes using evidence-based therapy. Dr. Rolnik works closely with medical teams to support patients’ physical and emotional wellbeing throughout their healthcare journey.
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Psychological testing
Anxiety
Eating disorders
Chronic pain
Depression
Women's issues
Eating disorders
Psychology
1225491848 - 62 - 2014 -
Hospital Affiliations
Evanston Hospital
Glenbrook Hospital
Highland Park Hospital
Skokie Hospital
Years Experience
12
Primary Specialty Not Schedulable
Off

Melanie Nadell

Melanie Nadell, PhD
Melanie Nadell
Melanie Nadell
PhD
Specialties
Psychology
National Provider Identifier
1104283605
Employment Status/Appointment
Affiliate
Female
    1104283605 - 10121 - Endeavor Health Medical Group
Provider Status
Active
Accepting Patients
No
Employed
Yes
Open Scheduling
Off
My Chart Scheduling
Off
Professional Title
Senior Clinician Educator
Melanie Joy Nadell, PhD, a psychologist at Endeavor Health, provides evaluation and therapy for a range of emotional and behavioral health needs. She supports patients through individualized treatment plans aimed at improving mental health, resilience and overall quality of life.
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Anxiety
Eating disorders
Eating disorders
Psychology
1104283605 - 62 - 2014 -
Hospital Affiliations
Evanston Hospital
Glenbrook Hospital
Highland Park Hospital
Skokie Hospital
Years Experience
12
Primary Specialty Not Schedulable
Off

Jennifer Nierstheimer

Jennifer Nierstheimer, PsyD
Jennifer Nierstheimer
Jennifer Nierstheimer
PsyD
Specialties
Psychology
National Provider Identifier
1780082396
Employment Status/Appointment
Affiliate
Female
    1780082396 - 13767 - Endeavor Health Medical Group
Provider Status
Active
Accepting Patients
No
Employed
Yes

My endeavor is to be a part of a team who helps our community access the care, education and support that they need.

Open Scheduling
Off
My Chart Scheduling
Off

You have to meet clients where they are. It’s important to be a good listener, to be empathetic and compassionate, and to always make sure the client feels safe and comfortable when they’re talking about the hardest moments of their lives.

Professional Title
Senior Clinician Educator

Jennifer Nierstheimer (She/Her/Hers), PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist at Endeavor Health, provides individual and couples therapy for young adults and adults. She has specialized experience in sexual health, women’s midlife transition support, including perimenopause and menopause, and LGBTQ+ affirming care. She provides gender affirming readiness letters for medical interventions for transgender, nonbinary and gender fluid clients. She also treats anxiety, depression and difficult life transitions. She creates a safe, affirming space where patients feel empowered to share their stories and take steps toward wellbeing.

Cognitive behavioral therapy
Anxiety
Depression
LGBTQ+ health
Women's issues
Psychology
1780082396 - 62 - 2013 - Clinical Psychologist
Hospital Affiliations
Evanston Hospital
Glenbrook Hospital
Highland Park Hospital
Skokie Hospital
Years Experience
13
Medical Group Override
Off
Hide Online Scheduling
Off
Override Specialties
Off
Primary Specialty Not Schedulable
Off

Natalie Schmitt

Natalie Schmitt, PhD
Natalie Schmitt
Natalie Schmitt
PhD
Specialties
Psychology
National Provider Identifier
1265864094
Employment Status/Appointment
Affiliate
Female
    1265864094 - 8305 - Endeavor Health Medical Group
Provider Status
Active
Accepting Patients
No
Employed
Yes
Open Scheduling
Off
My Chart Scheduling
Off
Professional Title
Senior Clinician Educator
Natalie P. Schmitt, PhD, a specialist in psychology at Endeavor Health, provides cognitive behavioral therapy and biofeedback for patients facing chronic illness, pain and cancer-related stress. She conducts psychological evaluations to support individuals preparing for surgery or managing long-term conditions.
Psychological evaluations
Pre-surgical psychological evaluations
Health psychology
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Biofeedback
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Biofeedback
Anxiety
Chronic pain
Depression
Health psychology
Psychology
1265864094 - 62 - 2014 -
Hospital Affiliations
Evanston Hospital
Glenbrook Hospital
Highland Park Hospital
Skokie Hospital
Years Experience
12
Primary Specialty Not Schedulable
Off

Eun Paik

Eun Paik, MD
Eun Paik
Eun Paik
MD
Specialties
Pediatric Psychiatry
National Provider Identifier
1902069677
Employment Status/Appointment
Attending
Female
    1902069677 - 12312 - Endeavor Health Medical Group
Provider Status
Active
Accepting Patients
No
Employed
Yes
Open Scheduling
Off
My Chart Scheduling
Off
Eun Sun Paik, MD, a child and adolescent psychiatry physician at Endeavor Health, provides mental health care for children, adolescents and their families. She evaluates, diagnoses and treats a range of emotional, behavioral and developmental disorders, using evidence-based therapies and medication management when appropriate. Dr. Paik collaborates with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to create individualized treatment plans that support emotional wellbeing and promote healthy development.
Psychopharmacology
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Anxiety
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Mood disorders
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Psychosis
Trauma
Psychiatry
Pediatric Psychiatry
1902069677 - 62 - 2007 -
Hospital Affiliations
Evanston Hospital
Glenbrook Hospital
Highland Park Hospital
Skokie Hospital
Swedish Hospital
Years Experience
19
Primary Specialty Not Schedulable
Off

Jonathan Chernaik

Jonathan Chernaik, MD
Jonathan Chernaik
Jonathan Chernaik
MD
Specialties
Pediatric Psychiatry
Psychiatry
National Provider Identifier
1760758353
Employment Status/Appointment
Attending
Male
    1760758353 - 10121 - Endeavor Health Medical Group 1760758353 - 1462 - Endeavor Health Medical Group
Provider Status
Active
Accepting Patients
No
Employed
Yes
Open Scheduling
Off
My Chart Scheduling
Off
My care is highly collaborative. I bring clinical knowledge, but real success happens when it meets the patient’s lived experience. Together, we tailor treatment to what works best for them—whether that’s medication, therapy, or something else. Mental health care must be flexible and individualized.
Jonathan Chernaik, MD, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Endeavor Health, provides mental health care across outpatient, day program and school-based settings. He supports patients through medication management and personalized treatment that centers on each individual’s goals. Dr. Chernaik is involved in clinical education and works to reduce stigma by making care more accessible and community integrated.
Psychopharmacology
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Anxiety
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Mood disorders
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Psychosis
Trauma
Pediatric Psychiatry
Psychiatry
1760758353 - 62 - 2012 - Medical Education
Hospital Affiliations
Evanston Hospital
Glenbrook Hospital
Highland Park Hospital
Skokie Hospital
Swedish Hospital
Years Experience
14
Primary Specialty Not Schedulable
Off

Leslie Herman

Leslie Herman, MD
Leslie Herman
Leslie Herman
MD
Specialties
Psychiatry
National Provider Identifier
1124148101
Employment Status/Appointment
Senior Attending
Female
    1124148101 - 10121 - Endeavor Health Medical Group 1124148101 - 32430 - Endeavor Health Medical Group
Provider Status
Active
Accepting Patients
No
Employed
Yes

My endeavor is to build comprehensive and tailored care plans so patients know exactly how they will reach their goals.

Open Scheduling
Off
My Chart Scheduling
Off
I partner with patients to navigate the difficulties they face using a combination of therapeutic methods and medication. My focus is on finding a balance between medication and therapeutic treatments so people feel heard and supported in their next steps.
Leslie F. Herman, MD, a psychiatrist at Endeavor Health, provides specialized care for individuals experiencing mental health concerns. She has clinical expertise in addressing perinatal mental health issues and works with patients during pregnancy and postpartum to manage conditions such as anxiety and depression. Dr. Herman tailors care plans to support emotional wellbeing at every stage of life.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Anxiety
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Mood disorders
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Trauma
Perinatal issues
Psychiatry
1124148101 - 62 - 2003 -
Hospital Affiliations
Evanston Hospital
Glenbrook Hospital
Highland Park Hospital
Skokie Hospital
Swedish Hospital
Years Experience
23
Primary Specialty Not Schedulable
Off

Rena Goodfriend-Leve

Rena Goodfriend-Leve, MD
Rena Goodfriend-Leve
Rena Goodfriend-Leve
MD
Specialties
Pediatric Psychiatry
National Provider Identifier
1528192556
Employment Status/Appointment
Senior Attending
Female
    1528192556 - 1462 - Endeavor Health Medical Group 1528192556 - 2110 - Endeavor Health Medical Group 1528192556 - 32430 - Endeavor Health Medical Group
Provider Status
Active
Accepting Patients
No
Employed
Yes

My endeavor is to create holistic treatment plans that address each challenge a patient faces so they can transition through life with confidence and support.

Open Scheduling
Off
My Chart Scheduling
Off
Art
Hiking
Photography
Reading
Swimming
Writing
Yoga
Reading poetry
Reading literature
Nature
I take a holistic approach to care, meeting each patient where they are and helping them move forward at a pace that makes sense for them.
Rena Goodfriend-Leve, MD, a psychiatrist at Endeavor Health, specializes in child, adolescent and young adult mental health. She treats a range of conditions including ADHD, autism, eating disorders, depression, anxiety and trauma-related disorders. Dr. Goodfriend-Leve uses a holistic, developmentally informed approach to support patients through transitions in life and care. She also addresses perinatal and women’s mental health concerns with a focus on long-term wellbeing.
Behavioral health
Integrative and holistic behavioral medicine
Parent training
Sports psychiatry
Psychopharmacology
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Anxiety
Eating disorders
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Mood disorders
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Psychosis
Trauma
Asperger's syndrome
Autism
Schizophrenia
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Panic disorder
Trichotillomania
Attachment disorder
Adjustment disorders
Child and adolescent issues
Transition to young adulthood and issues of autonomy
Women's mental health
Perinatal issues
Young adult
Eating disorders
Pediatric Psychiatry
1528192556 - 62 - 1990 - Medical Education
Hospital Affiliations
Evanston Hospital
Glenbrook Hospital
Highland Park Hospital
Skokie Hospital
Swedish Hospital
Years Experience
36
Primary Specialty Not Schedulable
Off

Rafael Rivera

Rafael Rivera, LCSW
Rafael Rivera
Rafael Rivera
LCSW
Specialties
Psychology
National Provider Identifier
1730477134
Employment Status/Appointment
Affiliate
Male
    1730477134 - 931 - Endeavor Health Medical Group
Provider Status
Active
Accepting Patients
No
Employed
Yes

My endeavor is to learn as much as I can to help individuals, families and couples grow to be their best—happy, healthy and caring to themselves and others.

Open Scheduling
Off
My Chart Scheduling
Off
I use a strength-based, solution-focused approach to help patients identify their strengths and apply them toward achieving their goals. I want each person I work with to feel supported, heard and empowered to make meaningful changes in their life.
Rafael Rivera, LCSW, a psychotherapist at Endeavor Health, provides strength-based, solution-focused therapy to individuals, couples and families. Drawing from years of experience in both community-based and clinical settings, he works closely with patients to build trust, identify personal strengths and support long-term growth. Rafael specializes in helping people navigate challenges such as anxiety, trauma and self-esteem, creating a supportive space where healing can begin.
Individual psychotherapy
Relational psychotherapy
Child and adolescent psychotherapy
Anxiety
Grief
Depression
LGBTQ+ health
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Trauma
Behavioral disorders
Child and adolescent issues
Family issues
Marital issues
Individual psychotherapy
Relational psychotherapy
Child and adolescent psychotherapy
Psychology
1730477134 - 64 - 2004 -
Hospital Affiliations
Evanston Hospital
Glenbrook Hospital
Highland Park Hospital
Skokie Hospital
Years Experience
22
Primary Specialty Not Schedulable
Off

Alina Elperin

Alina Elperin, MD
Alina Elperin
Alina Elperin
MD
Specialties
Internal Medicine
National Provider Identifier
1477831931
Employment Status/Appointment
Senior Attending
Female
Languages
Russian
    1477831931 - 34038 - Forward Focus Concierge Medicine
Provider Status
Active
Accepting Patients
No
Employed
No
Open Scheduling
Off
My Chart Scheduling
Off
Obesity
Overweight
Metabolic Syndrome
Hypertension
Hyperlipidemia
Diabetes
Anxiety
Depression
Internal Medicine
1477831931 - 62 - 2011 -
Hospital Affiliations
Evanston Hospital
Glenbrook Hospital
Highland Park Hospital
Skokie Hospital
Years Experience
15
Primary Specialty Not Schedulable
Off
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