Cheryl Upchurch Verified Provider

Cheryl Upchurch is a psychiatric nurse practitioner and founder of Ci Psych, PLLC serving clients throughout Illinois with offices in St. Charles and Elgin. She specializes in addiction psychiatry and medication management offering comprehensive psychiatric consultations for substance use concerns, dual diagnosis and a wide range of mental health conditions using a holistic, harm reduction approach. Her practice integrates genetic testing and thorough screening assessments to personalize medication selection and treatment planning.

What psychiatric care is provided?

She offers outpatient psychiatric consultations with a strong focus on addiction medicine including treatment for alcoholism, opiate dependence, stimulant and cannabis use, benzodiazepine concerns and behavioral addictions like gambling or pornography.

Her approach blends medication management with evidence based modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and mindfulness based therapy, trauma focused care and logotherapy to help clients find meaning and purpose in recovery.

Who can get help here?

Cheryl Upchurch works with individuals and families across the lifespan, from children and teens through adults and seniors. Her practice welcomes clients from all backgrounds and provides affirming, faith sensitive care for Christian clients and specialized gender support services including hormone replacement therapy for transgender individuals.

Where are sessions held?

Ci Psych offers both in person appointments at offices in St. Charles and Elgin, Illinois and secure virtual sessions for clients throughout the state. Online sessions provide flexible access for those who prefer telehealth or live outside the immediate office areas.

Does the practice accept insurance?

Yes, Cheryl Upchurch accepts a wide range of insurance plans including Aetna, Anthem and BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna and Humana, Medicaid and Medicare, Optum and TRICARE, UnitedHealthcare and many others. Individual sessions are $275 and a sliding scale is available for clients with financial need.