Holistic Child Psychiatry for Illinois -

What We Believe

Every child deserves to be seen as a whole person, and no family should have to wait months for help. That’s why we built a practice around holistic child psychiatry, real availability, and true partnership with parents.

Currently accepting patients residing in Illinois.

Meet Dr. Janel Draxler, PhD, PMHNP-BC

Dr. Janel Draxler is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than a decade of experience caring for children, adolescents, and families.

Janel specializes in the evaluation and treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, and behavioral concerns. She earned her BSN from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, her MSN and Post-Master’s Certificate from The University of Texas at Austin, and her PhD in Nursing from Rush University. Her career includes school-based health centers and specialized programs serving youth impacted by trauma, foster care, and community violence, and she has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications on pediatric mental health.

Janel believes every child deserves to feel understood, supported, and empowered. Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based, working closely with families, schools, therapists, and pediatricians to build individualized treatment plans around each child’s unique strengths and needs.

Outside of work, Janel lives in Chicago with her husband and young daughter, exploring the city’s neighborhoods and trying new restaurants

Meet Ron McCaslin, PMHNP-BC

Ron McCaslin is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides the practice’s evening appointments, making him a strong fit for families who can’t miss school or work for care.

Ron works with children and teens experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood and behavioral concerns, as well as young adults navigating similar challenges and life transitions. He earned his Master of Science in Nursing from the University of St. Francis after falling in love with the field in his first job as an RN, served in the Naval Reserve for over a decade, and brings 14 years of healthcare experience supporting individuals and families.

Ron’s approach is collaborative and family-centered, partnering closely with parents while ensuring each child feels heard, respected, and supported through thoughtful, individualized medication management, with an emphasis on education, shared decision-making, and careful monitoring. His goal is a calm, supportive environment where patients and families feel understood, informed, and confident in their care.

Outside of work, Ron is a dad of two young children.

shot of Elle O'Brien, PMHNP at Mind-Body Pediatric Psychiatry

Meet Dr. Elle O’Brien, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Dr. Elle O’Brien is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and the founder of Mind-Body Pediatric Psychiatry. She started the practice because too many children were struggling without timely access to expert mental health care, and because she believes lasting change comes from treating the whole child: mind, body, family, and environment, not just symptoms.

Elle earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Illinois Chicago, her Master of Science in Nursing from Saint Louis University, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Her experience spans collaborative care, inpatient psychiatry, emergency departments, and outpatient psychiatry, including work with Washington University School of Medicine at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

As a mother of two young children, Elle understands the joys and challenges of parenting firsthand. That perspective shapes the practice’s commitment to listening to parents, valuing their insight, and treating families as true partners in care.

Core Values

Holistic Child Psychiatry

We care for your child’s whole well-being, mind, body, and environment, combining holistic child psychiatry with emotional, developmental, and family-centered support to help your child thrive long-term.

Accessible Care

Our team offers flexible telehealth services and streamlined scheduling to reduce barriers and ensure timely, high-quality mental health care for your child and your family. Now offering select evening and weekend appointments.

Personalized Treatment

We treat every child as a unique individual, not just a diagnosis. Our team creates personalized care plans tailored to your child’s specific needs, supporting meaningful progress, confidence, and an improved quality of life.

Schedule Your Holistic Child Psychiatry Appointment

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