Anchor Point Clinic (Psychotic Disorders Program)

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “psychosis refers to a collection of symptoms that affect the mind, where there has been some loss of contact with reality. During an episode of psychosis, a person’s thoughts and perceptions are disrupted and they may have difficulty recognizing what is real and what is not.” The experience of psychosis can result from medical or neurologic problems or may arise from using drugs and alcohol. Sometimes psychosis is part of psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, or depression. When psychosis limits a person’s ability to work, study, or socialize, it should be treated by experienced mental health professionals in a specialized setting. 

The Anchor Point Clinic is an outpatient program that provides evaluation and treatment services for individuals age 18 and older who are experiencing psychosis. We specialize in providing services to people who may have recently started experiencing early symptoms of psychosis, as well as those who have been living with psychosis for years. We also treat individuals who experience psychosis and struggle with other mental health concerns at the same time, including depression, anxiety, substance use, and trauma. We care for individuals holistically using a patient-centered, recovery-oriented, strengths-based approach. 

Jenifer R. LloydMD | Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Medical Director, ECT Service, University of Illinois Chicago

Shiyun KimPharmD | Clinical Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice, Clinical Pharmacist, Ambulatory Pharmacy Services

Jody WongDO | Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, UIC

Reeti PalMD | Medical Director, UI Health Behavioral Health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)