Summary

Dr. Medina Balogun is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) whose graduate education allows her to prescribe medication with integrated therapy in collaboration with a psychiatrist. She manages and treats a wide range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, sleep/insomnia, and trauma. Medina is passionate about providing quality, compassionate and comprehensive mental health to adults and geriatric patients. As a DNP, Medina's role is multifaceted as she practices with evidence-based practice, as an educator, mental health advocate, therapist and medication manager. She completed her Doctoral degree in Nursing Practice at Frontier Nursing University and her doctoral studies on improving mental health care for hospice patients. In addition to medication management, Medina incorporates integrative care through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, culturally sensitive, faith-based, motivational interviewing, person-centered techniques into treatment. In the first visit, you will begin with a warm and nonjudgmental dialogue focusing on developing a comprehensive treatment plan. Medina will continue with your treatment plan in follow up visits, always reassessing your goals and progress toward your personal healing. Schedule with her today.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Frontier Nursing University
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Joliet

1051 Essington Road Suite 280Joliet, IL 60435

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Speaks English Speaks English
Joliet , ILDarien , ILHinsdale , ILWillowbrook , IL
Med School: Frontier Nursing University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Medinat Balogun

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Medinat Balogun has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Medinat Balogun has the following area of expertise

  • Clinical Social Work

Certifications, License, & Education

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Frontier Nursing University

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Dr. Medinat Balogun's office is located at 1051 Essington Road Suite 280, Joliet, IL, 60435.
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