Elmhurst Psychiatry
Rami Hawari, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Rami Hawari is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed in Illinois with over eight years of experience in psychiatric care across inpatient and outpatient settings. He provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adults (18+) experiencing depression, anxiety, panic disorders, ADHD, substance use, bipolar disorder, and more. Rami takes a warm, collaborative, and solution-focused approach to treatment. He prioritizes patient education and thoughtful medication management, helping individuals understand their diagnoses and feel confident in their treatment plans. While his primary focus is medication management, he incorporates supportive therapy and collaborates closely with therapists when more intensive psychotherapy is needed. He works especially well with young to mid-age adults navigating academic, career, and family stressors, as well as individuals establishing care from higher levels of treatment.
Dr. Denise Leslie, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
BOARD CERTIFIED IN PSYCHIATRY
Denise’s mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care that supports individuals across the lifespan, with a special focus on adolescents. She takes a holistic, patient-centered approach that integrates thoughtful assessment, medication management, psychotherapy, and lifestyle support tailored to each person’s needs. Denise is committed to reducing stigma around mental illness and empowering individuals—especially young people and their families—to take an active role in care and recovery. Through advocacy, continued education, and community engagement, she strives to expand access to quality mental health care for all.
Dr. Amy Drescher-Crumpley, FPA, DNP
Great to meet you! I have nearly 30 years’ experience as a dual certified Nurse Midwife and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner including extensive psychiatric medication management and providing comprehensive care for women and adolescents. My Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) from Rush University School of Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Yale University School of Nursing provides a strong foundation in evidence-based care. I welcome patients ages 12 and older seeking compassionate and welcoming care. My scope includes but is not limited anxiety disorders (including OCD and PTSD), depression, mood disorders, life transitions, and prenatal and postpartum mood concerns and ADHD. What you can expect from me Our initial consultation will be scheduled for 60 minutes and follow up sessions will be 30 minutes so there is time to maintain a therapeutic relationship that focuses on your wellbeing in a comprehensive way.
Joseph Spagnola III, Psychiatry, PMHNP, NP, Full Practice Authority
Joseph Spagnola III is board certified in psychiatry with over a decade of experience. He delivers extensive psychiatric care for all ages. As someone who truly listens and deeply cares, he works with each client to ensure they are meeting their unique goals. Joseph is a teacher/clinical preceptor supervising nurse practitioner PMHNP students at universities such as NKU, EKU, Walden University, Purdue, and Herzing University. Joseph is an ADHD expert, treating depression, anxiety, ocd, PTSD and more. Joseph graduated with honors at the top of his class as Magna Cum Laude at the University of St Francis. Joseph works in multiple settings such as nursing homes, skilled facilities, rehabilitation centers, partial hospitalization programs, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, consultations in ER, GMF, ICU, CCU, Labor and Delivery, Pediatrics, outpatient clinic