Golden Thread Psychiatry

Helping busy people achieve peace of mind, clarity and better mental health through expert psychiatric care.

Marie Zahorick, APRN, MS, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, IBCLC

Marie Zahorick Advanced practice RN Nurse practitioner

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(815) 629-3375

Women, Veterans, First Responders and General Adult Psychiatry

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I treat the following:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • PTSD

  • Trauma

  • Postpartum anxiety and depression

  • Pregnancy mental health

  • Lactation medication management

  • OCD

  • Bipolar disorder

  • Panic attacks

  • Insomnia, and more

About Me

My first job out of college was working as a test administrator for a police and fire psychologist.

I am one of only two nurse practitioners in Illinois triple-certified in lactation, psychiatry-mental health and family nurse practice.

I focus on women, veterans, first responders and also practice general psychiatry.

I have been a lactation consultant since 2005 and originally started as a breastfeeding counselor in 1999. I worked as a mother-baby nurse, lactation consultant (inpatient, outpatient and NICU) and even as a school nurse in the health office and with medically fragile children.

I frequently present on breastfeeding psychiatry, ADHD, postpartum psychosis and substance use

What is the Golden Thread?

In mental health treatment, the golden thread refers to the continuous, unifying connection between your experiences, values, and goals that runs through every aspect of your care.

It’s the idea that therapy, medication, and support should all align with your deeper sense of meaning and purpose — not just symptom management.

I use the golden thread to ensure that each intervention ties back to what truly matters to you.

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I love anything with thread or fibers: quilting, crochet, knitting, embroidery—the idea of the golden thread is a perfect inspiration.

If you need immediate help or are in danger or suicidal, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Have Questions?

Send me a note and let’s figure things out together.

815-629-3375