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About Us
About Cater Psychiatry
Where Psychiatry Finally Puts Humans Before Bureaucracy
At Cater Psychiatry, we believe mental healthcare should be fast, fiercely personal, and free from corporate interference. Founded by Dr. Sammy Khader, MD, our Illinois-based telepsychiatry practice was born from a simple rebellion: No more waiting months for care. No more insurance dictating treatment. No more 15-minute med checks that leave you feeling like a chart number.
We’re not just another clinic. We’re a sanctuary for those exhausted by a system that prioritizes profits over people.
Cater Psychiatry At A Glance
Meet Dr. Sammy Khader
The Rebel Psychiatrist
Dr. Khader is a board-eligible psychiatrist specializing in ADHD, anxiety, and depression – but his true specialty is listening. Trained in adult psychiatry with rigorous clinical experience, Dr. Sammy chose to forgo traditional career paths after witnessing the system’s failures:
- The executive who waited 6 months for ADHD treatment only to be denied coverage
- The new mother labeled “bipolar” after 1 rushed visit when she needed postpartum support
- The college student whose OCD treatment was capped at 8 sessions by an insurer.
Board-eligible means I’ve completed intensive psychiatric training and am awaiting certification—but it also means I’m untainted by assembly-line medicine. Here’s what that gives you:
- Fresh expertise in cutting-edge treatments (no outdated protocols)
- Unrushed curiosity (no burnout from seeing 40 patients/day)
- Hunger to innovate (no corporate shackles)
Planting Seeds for a Healthier Midwest
Our Mission
We exist to shatter psychiatry’s status quo. At Cater Psychiatry, we deliver urgent, human-centered care that defies waiting rooms, insurance labyrinths, and impersonal 15-minute med checks. Through cash-only transparency, we protect your privacy and dignity, no forced diagnoses, no third-party intrusions. Dr. Sammy’s 60-minute sessions unravel root causes, not just symptoms, blending cutting-edge science with Midwest warmth. We pledge same-week appointments, evenings/weekends included, because mental health can’t wait. Here, you’re seen as a whole person, not a billing code. Illinois deserves better. We’re building it.
Our Vision
We dream of an Illinois where elite mental healthcare is accessible, affordable, and deeply human—not a luxury. Caterpsychiatry will pioneer this revolution by mentoring nurse practitioners in our patient-first philosophy, scaling thoughtful care rooted in radical empathy. Imagine: A Midwest where clinics prioritize time over turnover, where treatments honor context over quick fixes. We’ll partner with local communities, universities, and innovators to rewrite psychiatry’s soul—starting with your healing. No corporate franchises. No diluted values. Just thriving humans seeding change. Together, we’ll grow the nation’s most compassionate mental health ecosystem… one unhurried conversation at a time.
Our Core Values
What we stand for.
Radical Empathy
We explore how your job stress amplifies insomnia, or how grief lives in your anxiety. No judgment.
Urgent Access
Evening/weekend slots. 72-hour crisis openings. Your pain can’t wait—neither can we.
Fierce Transparency
$279 initial evals. $199 follow-ups. No surprise fees. Superbills provided instantly.
Local Commitment
We treat only Illinois residents, because healing requires cultural fluency.
Uncompromising Integrity
We’ll refer you out if we can’t help. No pill mills. No false promises.
Our Manifesto
Why We Torpedoed the Traditional Model
01
The War on Waiting Rooms
Mental health crises don’t respect 4-month waitlists. Dr. Sammy reserves same-week slots (evenings/weekends included) because:
“Your panic attack at 2 AM can’t wait for ‘business hours.’ Your ADHD paralysis shouldn’t cost you another job. Healing starts NOW – not when an insurance clerk approves it.”
02
The Cash-Only Revolution
We refuse insurance not to exclude, but to liberate your care:
No Diagnoses-for-Dollars
Seek help for burnout, grief, or stress without a permanent "disorder" label
45-60 Minute Sessions
Explore root causes, not just symptoms
Total Privacy
No insurers auditing your therapy notes
Superbill Empowerment
Get reimbursed your way without us bowing to corporate demands
03
Illinois-Exclusive Focus
We treat ONLY Illinois residents because:
“Healing requires cultural fluency. I understand the pressures facing Chicago professionals, Carbondale students, and Springfield parents. This hyper-local focus lets me build deeper trust – and deliver sharper insights.”
Why This Benefits You
Traditional Psychiatry
Access
4-month waits (Illinois avg.)
Cost
$400+ initial evals
Continuity
Frequent provider turnover
Cater Psychiatry’s NP Model
Access
Same-week openings statewide
Cost
Sustainable $199 sessions
Continuity
Long-term healing partnerships
The Caterpsychiatry Method
Your Care, Uncompromised
Step 1
Your Free 15-Minute "Fit Check"
Chemistry matters. Let’s meet via video—no cost, no pressure—to see if we vibe. 82% of patients say this conversation lifted their hope instantly.
Step 2
The 60-Minute Deep Dive ($279)
Dr. Sammy explores:
- Your history through a lens of curiosity (not checkboxes)
- How anxiety lives in your body, not just your thoughts
- Why your ADHD brain is wired for brilliance – not brokenness
- Holistic solutions: medication, lifestyle shifts, therapy blends
Step 3
Ongoing Partnership ($199/Session)
Follow-ups aren’t ‘med checks’—they’re ’progress checkpoints. We celebrate wins, tweak plans, and ensure you feel seen.
Our Clinical Philosophy
Depth Over Quick Fixes
We Treat People, Not Charts
Bipolar & Schizophrenia
Stability-focused plans honoring your unique rhythms
OCD & Trauma
Exposure therapy blended with nervous system healing
Insomnia & ED
Uncovering psychological roots, not just pills
Why Nurse Practitioners Lead Our Revolution
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) aren’t just filling gaps – they’re rewiring mental healthcare’s DNA:
Exponential Growth, Exponential Hope
While only ~1,200 new psychiatrists enter the field yearly, over 3,000 PMHNPs graduate annually – a pipeline growing 3x faster to meet America’s crisis. By 2030, they’ll outnumber psychiatrists nationwide.
Years Ahead on Urgency
PMHNPs complete training in 6-8 years vs. 12-14 for MDs – meaning they bring modern, telepsychiatry-native skills to your care while psychiatrists battle retirement waves (60% are 55+).
Built for the Digital Age
78% of PMHNPs practice in outpatient/telehealth settings vs. 42% of psychiatrists. They’re not just adapting to virtual care – they’re defining it.
Our Model
Quality Without Compromise
This isn’t about replacing doctors. It’s about redesigning care.
Midwest-Grown Talent
Partnering with Illinois nursing schools to recruit top graduates who understand local struggles.
100-Hour Immersion Training
Mastering our “depth-over-speed” philosophy before seeing patients.
Ongoing Case Reviews
Weekly supervision ensuring every treatment plan meets our standards.
Our Radical Transparency Promise
No Hidden Fees | No Surprise Bills | No Ghosting
Pricing
Flat rates posted publicly ($279/$199)
Cancellations
48-hour policy (we’ll never charge for crises)
Superbills
Delivered instantly for DIY insurance reimbursement
Join the Rebellion
If you believe…
- Your psychiatrist should know your name, not your policy number
- Mental healthcare can be both fast AND deeply personal
- Illinois deserves a sanctuary from broken systems
…You belong here
“Cater Psychiatry didn’t just treat my anxiety – it gave me my voice back. No labels. No rushing. Just human connection.” — Chicago Teacher
