Dr. Anthony Vertino
Clinical Psychology
Deerfield
25 years experience male
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Anthony D Vertino, PsyD PC
Deerfield
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Thursday: 9:00am - 9:00pm
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I have a special interest in ADD/ADHD, PTSD, Trauma, Personality Disorders and working with adults who are disabled.
Several research initiatives with various groups are also underway and help defer the cost of treatment to the subject.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Clinical Psychology
Addiction Medicine
ADHD and Autism
Pain Management
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663 Answers
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
Common: Symptoms of depression are sadness, fatigue, low drive, isolation, avoidance of others, poor appetite, poor sleep, irritability etc. If you have any ... Read More
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None: Sports medicine will not use amphetamines. it is a banned substance in competitions. Unless you are diagnosed and treated by a non-sports physician ... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
Difficult: When working with adult's whose parents have divorced, I usually remind them that there are likely details and events that may never be made public. ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
Yes: But they usually have to have a reason to do so.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Take it outside: If the home or couch is not helping you stay motivated use other locations. Use your home for rest and recovery. Go somewhere else. Take a walk or ... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Not a good idea: Generally not a good idea to mix alcohol and any medication.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
No.: Ask someone who has had a psychotic episode from cannabis use and they would answer that differently. In short, none of these are good for you. Sayi... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
Never too late: I've personally worked with patients with social anxiety far older than 25. Anyone can learn to use tools and strengths to their advantage socially. ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Combination: Of medicine and psychotherapy to address impulse control, organization and needed lifestyle changes is the best method.
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
Quick fixes: Checklists and 10 deep breaths are only designed to work temporarily. It takes some pretty committed practice of meditation, progressive muscle relax... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
Anticonvulsants: The anticonvulsant group is the most commonly prescribed and the most effective of the medications for Bipolar Disorder.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
Congratulations: On choosing a healthier lifestyle. Most successful people in this group start with one or two small changes and continue adding. They may start walk... Read More
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A 38-year-old male asked:
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
I would talk with Dr: Without causing unnecessary panic here... I would talk to your Dr or nurse on call today. There is an interaction listed with these 2 drugs that sim... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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No: Adding smoke into the mouth when it is trying to recover is unsanitary and likely will effect the healing process. As for the second question, it is ... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Get help: You need to see a professional as soon as you can. Severe depressive symptoms like this tend to worsen without any treatment. See a primary care doc... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Time for some help: If you notice your symptoms worsening, it's time for some help. See a Psychologist to help diagnose and treat the issues both the surface issues and ... Read More
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A 53-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
Want to limit: Any hard impacts with the head are of some concern post concussion. But if you did hit your head and did not experience immediate concussive effects,... Read More
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A 53-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
Take it seriously: Part of the stigma of mental illness is that the mentally ill are predisposed to violence. It is actually a far smaller number of those diagnosed and... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
Self-diagnosis: Self-diagnosis and using reputable books and internet sources is valuable, but confirming the diagnosis with a psychiatrist or psychologist is essenti... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
A lot: This quite a list of diagnoses. Anyone of these disorders alone is considered serious and persisting. Getting help and managing symptoms with a comb... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
Self-talk: Remind yourself when you are not panicky that you don't feel that way all the time.
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
Perhaps health tap: Look on health tap and see if there is a strongly rated or top doc for add in your area. Otherwise, there are several doc rating sites on the web. I... Read More
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ask: Therapy is the perfect opportunity to ask what was meant. An open dialogue works best. It could mean a lot of different things. Ask. Be proactive.... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
Muscle burns fat: Men tend to lose weight faster due to muscle energy expenditures. The bigger the muscles the more energy expended. Muscles grow, more energy expende... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
Generally: It is generally contraindicated with most medications to drink alcohol and take the medicine. Some medications are more strongly contraindicated. Re... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
Don't smoke: If the label says don't. They put that on there for a good reason. Probably a significant interaction with a psychoactive substance like cannabis.
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
Unfortunate but yes: You can gain weight from eating anything. Its is generally harder with fruits and veggies, but you can. A mcdonalds salad can have up to 380 calorie... Read More
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Get evaluated: If you have frequent headaches or pains in your head (not your brain, it doesn't have pain receptors) you should go to a physician and get checked out... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
Get a check up: I would see my primary care doctor and explain your concerns with him or her. They will be discreet and understanding. If necessary they may recomme... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
Get rid of...: Processed sugars and foods with dyes are generally recommended to eliminate from anyone's diet who has ADHD.
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Sometimes: Sometimes certain tic-like behaviors can develop on the stimulant medications. Clearing one's throat can be a tic or just a dry mouth/dry throat resp... Read More
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Not bad: There are probably better choices than energy drinks. Energy drinks often have more caffeine in them and this will probably increase your stress leve... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
No: Autism is separate from intellectual capacity deficits. Retardation or and IQ less than 70 points does not exist in all autistic persons. They are s... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
Like smoking: May slow healing?? Not sure. Pretty sure it has never been studied.
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
Talk with a Dr: There are many treatment options available for depression of any level. Drs can help you determine what may be most effective in your case.
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The jury is out: There are a lot of thoughts about what causes autism. None has been conclusive or explained a large majority of cases yet.
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Depends on the sense: Our senses need to function seamlessly with our information processing centers. Psychologists and occupational therapists are qualified to do a senso... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Wordly vs soulful: Accomplishment, power, money etc are worldly feelings and provide excitement, not happiness. Love, intimacy, trust, respect, communication are soulfu... Read More
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No: While people with mild autism/asperger's disorder can be oblivious to the emotional responses of others and/or unable to predict emotional outcomes so... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
All concussion: All concussions are serious. Loss of consciousness after a concussion is one of the more serious symptoms. Any head injury should result in others t... Read More
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Evaluation: I would start with an evaluation by a psychologist or psychiatrist. There are also people who specialize in eating disorder assessment and treatment ... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
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Structure/schedule: For adhd, social anxiety, and depression set a structure that is more rigid than flexible. Make a schedule for events and task completion that is vis... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
Quitting: Video games are like candy for the adhd brain. They are so stimulating, they can become somewhat addicting. The time spent on gaming is the real fac... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
Heres an exercise: I use this often with clients. Write a short (5 items) list of your best qualities or strengths. Don't minimize them or make them into negatives. W... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
All mental illness: I think the stigma against all mental illness is very high and possibly worsening with some recent events in the news. Also, those with mental illnes... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
Catch 22: Concussion symptoms can linger. Anxiety and stress can cause headaches. These issues can also interact. It is usually recommended that while recove... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
Depression: Depression can cause feelings of hopelessness, as well as depersonalization and derealization. If you are nearer to the birth of your baby, you could... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
Differences: We all have different genetic predispositions and tolerances for depression. Some are more resilient than others. Some more sensitive or susceptible... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
Different drugs: Mdma and lsd are both chemically different. Therefore different short and long term effects. Ecstasy/molly(mdma) are also different version of the d... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
Maybe more than one: Social anxieties/phobias are often associated with negative thoughts about others and their attitudes towards you. However more serious conditions su... Read More
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Jul 19, 2014
I am very grateful for your insight and caring! Keep up the great job!
May 21, 2015
Your answers are very thoughtful and worded in a compassionate way
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Jun 28, 2015
I have never had a Dr. as good as Dr. Vertino. He is very dedicated to helping his clients and really cares about his clients. He is a great listener, uses humor, gets straight to the point, and cares
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I have both ADHD and asthma. I am 62 female. Didnt know possible conne
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Love that idea! He might be hypersensitive too.Need to check that out!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I wish I had more guidance to rule things out before meds! Thanks!!!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Medical or Grad School
Graduated 1998MD
Residency
Type in hospital
Awards
Top Psychologist Evanston Region Summer 2014
Top Doctor, Third Place, Evanston Region, IL - Summer
2013
Top Psychologist, First Place, Illinois - Summer
2013
Affiliations
American Psychological Association (APA)
Publications
White papers: “A Collaborative Approach to the Study and Treatment of Autism”, Visionary Sciences Whitepaper, March 7, 2010.
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