DSR SGB, Spravato, TMS Therapy, Ketamine, and Medication Management in Chicago

Located in Westmont, Illinois, Treatment by Stella can effectively address symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression.

Stella Chicago provides DSR, an advanced Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB), Spravato Therapy, Ketamine Infusion Therapy, Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy and more. 

We are proud to serve residents in nearby neighborhoods including Oak Brook, Hindsdale, Naperville, Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills, Western Springs, Lombard, and more.  

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Work with our experts to receive anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment in Chicago:

About Our Flagship

Stella's flagship location in Westmont, IL, just outside of Chicago, is designed to create a safe and accepting environment for those looking for relief from symptoms of emotional trauma and mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, PTSD/PTSI and more.

From your intake assessment to receiving a custom treatment recommendation, our expert medical and mental health professionals will provide tools and support throughout your healing journey. Our team will be your expert guide and will help you discover the most impactful relief through our effective treatments, such as:

Dual Sympathetic Reset (DSR SGB)        Spravato (Esketamine) Nasal Spray

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy      Ketamine Infusion Therapy

Medication Management       Integration Therapy

We approach all modalities uniquely to optimize the best possible treatment outcome. All treatment plans are developed after a comprehensive intake assessment conducted with our Advanced Practice Providers (APP) to ensure you can get the most benefits from our treatment.

CITY OF CHICAGO EMPLOYEES

DSR SGB is an Approved FSA Benefit  

Led by Alderman Anthony Napolitano, the Chicago City Council has unanimously passed a resolution making Stella's dual sympathetic reset, an advanced stellate ganglion block, available to all city employees through Optum's Flexible Spending Account (FSA) program.

City of Chicago Employees can now use their FSA to pay for DSR SGB treatment.

If you have a PPO plan, your intake appointment is also covered by insurance.

PPO Plans of the following insurances are accepted in Illinois for Spravato, TMS therapy* and intake assessments:

Don't see your insurance listed below? Call our care advocates to see if we accept your coverage.  

 

HMO, HME, Medicare and Medicaid
plans are not accepted

HMO, HME, Medicare and Medicaid
plans are not accepted

HMO, HME, Medicare and Medicaid
plans are not accepted

HMO, HME, Medicare and Medicaid
plans are not accepted

HMO, HME, Medicare and Medicaid
plans are not accepted

*TMS therapy is not covered by Optum

Practical, effective care informed by modern neuroscience.

Get Stellate Ganglion Bock (SGB) Treatment in Westmont, IL

Two treatments within 30 days targeting a bundle of nerves connected to sympathetic nervous sysytem to give fight or flight system a reset, reducing emotional distress, especially in conditions like PTSD and anxiety.


 

 

Get Spravato Treatment in Westmont, IL

FDA-approved ketamine therapy for treatment resistant depression administered in office that targets symptoms of depression such as low mood, lack of pleasure in activities, feelings of hopelessness and more.

 

 

Get TMS Treatment in Westmont. IL

Non-invasive in-office treatment that uses focused magnetic pulses to reawaken the connections in the brain.

 

 

 

 

Get Ketamine Therapy in Westmont, IL

In-office medically guided infusions that follow a responsible innovation approach paired with integration sessions to effectively treat mental health conditions, such as depression.

 

 

 

Get Medication Management in Westmont, IL

Evidence-based psychopharmacology to treat adults experiencing mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more.

Covered by major insurances depending on state and plan.

 

Stella Integration Sessions are built to optimize healing and growth by making meaning of ketamine infusion sessions and create individualized action plans that turn insights into growth.

 

 

 


Work directly with Stella's Advanced Practice Provider to discover the most impactful relief through smart applications of safe and effective treatment modalities.

 


 

 

Financing and Payment Options

Insurance Coverage & Reimbursement

Insurance Coverage & Reimbursement

Stella accepts major insurance plans for select services, including intake appointments, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Spravato, integration therapy, and follow-up appointments.

 

In-House Financing

In-House Financing

In-house financing is available at 0% interest over 6 months with a 50% down payment.

Financing through Rectangle Health

Financing through Rectangle Health

Flexible and affordable financing so you can get access to the treatment you need with a custom payment plan that fits any budget.

Accept Credit Cards, FSA, HSA and CareCredit

Accept Credit Cards, FSA, HSA and CareCredit

Stella accepts multiple forms of payment such as Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, CareCredit and major credit cards.

Meet The Team

  • Dr. Eugene Lipov, MD

    Dr. Eugene Lipov, MD

    Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer

    Dr Lipov is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Stella. He is a board-certified medical doctor with over 27 years of clinical experience and got his medical doctorate degree from Northwestern University. In 2006,…

    Dr Lipov is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Stella. He is a board-certified medical doctor with over 27 years of clinical experience and got his medical doctorate degree from Northwestern University. In 2006, Dr. Lipov pioneered the use of Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and adapted it to an advanced protocol now known as "Dual Sympathetic Reset".

    Dr Lipov's passion for helping trauma victims stems from his own personal and family history of coping with PTSD and depression. He understands the impact that trauma can have on one's physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and strives to provide compassionate and empathetic care to his patients.
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  • Dr. Heather Miller

    Dr. Heather Miller

    Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)

    Dr. Heather Miller is a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who completed her doctoral training at Rush University Medical Center. She values a holistic approach to care by helping care for the patient's mind,…

    Dr. Heather Miller is a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who completed her doctoral training at Rush University Medical Center. She values a holistic approach to care by helping care for the patient's mind, body, and spirit. Dr. Miller is aware that all parts of life are interrelated and to bring true healing each patient must have an individualized treatment plan that is unique to their experience. Dr. Miller has worked with patients with severe childhood, combat, and sexual trauma. Her practice is based on identifying root causes, setting individual goals, and cultivating hope and resilience.
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  • Dr. Karen DeCocker, DNP, PMHNP, CNM

    Dr. Karen DeCocker, DNP, PMHNP, CNM

    Advanced Practice Practitioner

    Dr. DeCocker became a nurse practitioner in 2007 after 10 years of hospital nursing experience. She is a Rush University graduate of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program and her doctoral degree was…

    Dr. DeCocker became a nurse practitioner in 2007 after 10 years of hospital nursing experience. She is a Rush University graduate of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program and her doctoral degree was earned at Frontier Nursing University. Her special focus areas are sexual trauma and caring for Veterans and their family members.

     
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  • Greg Alberth

    Greg Alberth

    Medical Facility Operations Director

    Greg is a licensed paramedic with over 30 years of experience in healthcare related fields. He is a retired firefighter/paramedic after serving for 25 years and has 5 years experience in a hospital emergency room. Greg…

    Greg is a licensed paramedic with over 30 years of experience in healthcare related fields. He is a retired firefighter/paramedic after serving for 25 years and has 5 years experience in a hospital emergency room. Greg has been working with Dr. Eugene Lipov, treating those suffering from post traumatic stress, depression, anxiety and mental trauma for over 17 years. He has seen repeatedly over the years the negative impact these injuries and conditions can have on individual and family lives. He believes that everyone deserves a chance to live a peaceful life, without the effects of these conditions directing their daily lives.
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  • Hannah Mazzie

    Hannah Mazzie

    Medical Office Administrator

    Hannah is an industrious, versatile, and driven professional with diverse background in business operations, early childhood administration, and customer service. With 10 years of experience and aiding in the opening of…

    Hannah is an industrious, versatile, and driven professional with diverse background in business operations, early childhood administration, and customer service. With 10 years of experience and aiding in the opening of multiple daycare centers in Chicago, Hannah has found a new passion in the mental health field. She is deeply compassionate for people and seeing the impact that Stella provides for so many is immensely rewarding. In her free time, she loves finding new hiking trails with her fiancé and dog as well as visiting breweries and traveling to new places.
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  • Elizabeth Frega

    Elizabeth Frega

    Registered Nurse

    Liz is a registered nurse with her bachelors in nursing. She has been an operating room nurse for most of her career before joining Stella. She loved the compassionate care Stella offered and enjoys caring for her…

    Liz is a registered nurse with her bachelors in nursing. She has been an operating room nurse for most of her career before joining Stella. She loved the compassionate care Stella offered and enjoys caring for her patients.

     
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  • Carmina Johnson

    Carmina Johnson

    Registered Nurse

    Carmina is a registered nurse,  feels incredibly rewarded and grateful to be a part of the Stella team working in the Westmont, IL clinic. She enjoys letting her energetic dog Petra take her on walks. She is fluent in…

    Carmina is a registered nurse,  feels incredibly rewarded and grateful to be a part of the Stella team working in the Westmont, IL clinic. She enjoys letting her energetic dog Petra take her on walks. She is fluent in American Sign Language and speaks some Spanish and Italian.`
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About Stella

Stella is a leading interventional psychiatry practice dedicated to delivering the most effective mental health treatments for anxiety, depression, emotional trauma, PTSD/PTSI and stress. With a team of board-certified physicians, advanced psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychologists, psychiatrists and advocates, Stella offers a multi-modality approach that combines biological, psychological, and psychiatrical protocols to address the complex needs of patients. Stella has 20+ clinic locations across United States, Israel and Australia. We have proudly treated over 8,500 patients since founded in 2020.

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Obtain relief and professional services to aid in your mental health challenges. Stella is here for you. We provide a supportive, caring environment for all individuals working with us, ensuring everyone feels safe and comfortable while receiving treatment. Speak to our care advocates today and learn to about our PTSD, depression and anxiety treatment services in Chicago.

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