“My approach is attentive, compassionate, and holistic. I offer evaluations and treatment for children, adolescents, and their families. In this ever-changing world, hallmarked by the recent pandemic and widespread use of technology, my special interests include supporting children through life transitions, anxiety, depression, and ADHD.

When a child feels seen, heard, valued, and supported by their parents and others they trust, they feel safer and more secure. This enables them to explore and enjoy the world around them and more fully apply themself. I believe family involvement is essential for the child’s growth and success. I work to strengthen Parent-child relationships through increasing understanding, positive communication, and quality time spent together. I also support children to develop positive thinking, self-esteem, personal values, and a healthy lifestyle. We can reflect how spiritual beliefs can give meaning to our life experience. When supportive interventions are not enough, we can work together to consider the role of careful medication treatment.”

Dr. Ali was born and raised in Illinois. She completed her medical education at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, General Psychiatry Residency at Loyola University Medical Center, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of Chicago Medical Center. She also completed Parent-Child Interaction Therapy certification, Child Adult Relationship Enhancement training, and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions training. She is board-certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Dr. Ali’s favorite colors are blue and green. In her free time, she enjoys doing anything with her sons: being in nature, kayaking, learning, watching movies, and playing games, including Uno and Spot It.

Dr. Ali sees patients, with in person appointments preferred, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at the Wheaton location.

Dr. Ali accepts the Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Aetna PPO, United Behavioral Health PPO, BCBS HMO (Northwestern site #475, #489), and BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO (Site 757).