Reverence Behavioral Health Services is an adult and adolescent psychiatry practice in Oak Brook, Illinois, providing care for all people ages 12 and up. Akwetey Akrong, PMHNP-BC, and the team take an integrative and patient-centered approach to mental well-being, focusing on the patient and their strengths to create personalized plans that help them achieve their goals. The team treats every patient with honor, respect, and reverence, using a combination of pharmaceutical and nonpharmaceutical therapies that help them get to the highest level of functioning and quality of life. Reverence Behavioral Health Services specializes in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating many psychiatric conditions, including bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and schizophrenia. At Reverence Behavioral Health Services, the team puts the patient in the driver’s seat, serving as the support system that gets each individual to their specific mental health goals. They understand the emotional, mental, and physical suffering patients experience when dealing with a mental health disorder. The Reverence Behavioral Health Services team partners with their patients, creating individualized plans that ease the distress and suffering of those brave enough to seek help. The Reverence Behavioral Health Services team helps their patients take control of their situation so they can begin thriving instead of just surviving. To get started today, call Reverence Behavioral Health Services or schedule an appointment online. Telehealth and in-person appointments are available.
Akwetey Akrong, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified adult psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner at Reverence Behavioral Health Services in Oak Brook, Illinois. Mr. Akrong takes a holistic approach to psychiatric care, helping his patients discover their strengths to achieve better mental health.
After earning his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, Illinois, Mr. Akrong completed his Master of Science in Nursing at Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Mr. Akrong works with adolescents and adults struggling with mental health conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, and psychotic disorders, to name a few.
A Marine Corps veteran, Mr. Akrong gained a lot of experience evaluating and treating a wide range of mental health disorders while working with veterans at an inpatient facility. He’s also a minister and has extensive experience in family counseling.
No matter what his patients face, Mr. Akrong provides the education, guidance, and support they need to understand and implement a process that helps them
heal.
When not working with his patients, Mr. Akrong enjoys spending time with his family. He also likes to stay fit by actively engaging in regular workouts.
Megan McLaughlan, PMHNP-BC, is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner board-certified to treat patients across the lifespan. Her strong background caring for individuals with diverse psychiatric needs has allowed her to develop personalized interventions that facilitate patient engagement and address each patient’s unique mental health needs.
Megan is deeply committed to creating a safe, supportive space where patients feel heard and understood. She integrates recovery-oriented principles into her practice, empowering individuals to gain insight into their diagnosis while guiding them along their unique healing journey. Her approach emphasizes patient-centered collaboration, education, and personalized treatment planning to promote long-term mental wellness.
Ms. McLaughlan has experience providing compassionate, individualized care to adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population. She treats a wide range of mental health conditions including, but not limited to, substance use disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and ADHD. Megan is committed to meeting the professional expectations and individual needs of each patient, fostering a therapeutic environment grounded in empathy, respect, and trust.
Ms. McLaughlan gradated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Purdue University. While working inpatient psychiatry at the largest hospital in the state of Indiana, Megan earned her Master of Science in Nursing degree from Indiana University at Indianapolis.
Megan grew up in Michigan and has recently moved back to Chicago after living in Indianapolis. Outside of her clinical work, she finds joy in quiet moments by the water, travelling, discovering new books, tending to her plants, and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen. These personal passions help her to stay grounded and present; values she strives to bring to each patient interaction.
Our team consists of dedicated individuals who are kind, friendly, and caring. Our staff is here to ensure a pleasant experience during your visit to our office.
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