About Dr.
Dr. Saba Syed is a board-certified psychiatrist in private practice in Chicago, working with adults who are living with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, or PTSD. She takes a highly individualized approach — tailoring treatment to each person's comfort level and circumstances rather than applying a standard protocol.
Saba trained at Johns Hopkins University, earned her medical degree at St. Christopher IMD College with clinical rotations at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, and completed her psychiatry residency at Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech. She went on to a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
Her patients describe her as someone who actually listens — a rare quality in psychiatric care. She offers both in-person and telemedicine appointments, and combines medication management with supportive therapy for people dealing with conditions that have quietly reshaped how they function day-to-day.
Background & Training
Johns Hopkins University / BA, Natural Sciences
St. Christopher IMD College of Medicine / MD
Carilion Clinic – Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine / General Psychiatry Residency
University of Chicago Medical Center / Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship (partial)
Board Certification in Psychiatry / Board-Certified
Offerings
Initial Psychiatric Evaluation
Up to 90 minutes / In person & virtual
Comprehensive initial evaluation covering mental health history, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
$365 (or in-network insurance)
Follow-Up: Medication Management & Supportive Therapy
Up to 30 minutes / In person & virtual
Ongoing follow-up appointments for medication management combined with supportive therapy.
$230 (or in-network insurance)
I Can Help If You're Navigating
Anxiety & Overwhelm
Depression & Low Energy
PTSD & Complex Trauma
Nervous System Dysregulation
Stress Management
Insomnia & Sleep
Anger & Emotional Regulation
Burnout & Exhaustion
Childhood Trauma
Limiting Beliefs & Self-Sabotage
What Clients Say
★★★★★
"Saba is amazing! I switched insurance and I'm seriously thinking about paying out of pocket to go back to her. She was the only psychiatrist that really listened to me."
Sarah
★★★★★
"Dr. Syed is a compassionate, intelligent, open, accepting and honest psychiatrist. I feel very comfortable seeing her and talking to her about anything."
S.
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