EXPERT PSYCHIATRIST IN CHICAGO, IL



Personalized Mental Health Care for High-Performing Individuals

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From the courtroom to the clinic to the field, Dr. Takher brings expertise to every level of care.

Meet Dr. Anoop Takher, D.O., M.J.

Dr. Anoop Takher is a board-certified psychiatrist in Chicago, IL, with extensive training across adult, child and adolescent, forensic, and sports psychiatry. He is the founder of C3 Psychiatry, Department Chair of Psychiatry and Medical Director of the SPARK Clinic at Saint Anthony in Chicago.

A graduate of Campbell University School of Medicine, Dr. Takher completed his psychiatry residency at Western Michigan University, a child and adolescent fellowship at Rush University Medical Center, and a forensic psychiatry fellowship at Emory University. He also earned a Master of Jurisprudence (M.J.) in Children’s Law and Policy from Loyola University Chicago School of Law—reflecting his strong passion for advocating for children and vulnerable populations.

Dr. Takher’s clinical work spans inpatient, outpatient, emergency, correctional, and community settings. He has completed over 100 forensic evaluations and frequently serves as an expert witness. Currently, he is expanding his practice to include sports and performance psychiatry, helping athletes and high performers navigate stress, pressure, and mental health challenges while protecting their wellbeing.

At the heart of his work is a belief that every patient deserves time, advocacy, and individualized care. Whether supporting children, teens, adults, or athletes, Dr. Takher brings credibility and compassion to help patients feel heard and equipped to thrive.

We are A Full-Service Psychiatry Practice

C3 Psychiatry was founded by Dr. Anoop Takher in 2025 to provide individualized, confidential care that adapts to patients—not the other way around. Based in Chicago with virtual services available across Illinois, Michigan, and Georgia, C3 Psychiatry supports children, teens, and adults through life’s transitions with attentive, evidence-based treatment.

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The name C3 Psychiatry reflects the three pillars of our practice

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clinical

Personalized mental health care for children, teens, and adults

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Competitive

Sports & performance psychiatry for athletes and high performers

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Consulting

Forensic evaluations & expert consultations for legal counsel

The Values That Guide Our Care

The Values That Guide Our Care

Individualized Care

Every patient deserves time, attention, and treatment tailored to their needs.

Relationships for Life

We value lasting connections and providing continuous care from childhood to adulthood.

Excellence & Confidentiality

High standards, seasoned expertise, and discretion guide everything we do.

  • Continuity of care from childhood through adulthood

  • Thorough, unrushed appointments with an engaged provider who listens

  • Flexible scheduling with evening and weekend availability

  • In-person and virtual options to fit busy lives

  • Trusted expertise across clinical, performance, and forensic psychiatry

Our Unique Approach to High-Performance Psychiatric Care

  • Continuity of care from childhood through adulthood

  • Thorough, unrushed appointments with an engaged provider who listens

  • Flexible scheduling with evening and weekend availability

  • In-person and virtual options to fit busy lives

  • Trusted expertise across clinical, performance, and forensic psychiatry

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Trusted for Expertise Beyond the Clinic

Dr. Anoop Takher is regularly sought by media outlets for expert insight at the intersection of psychiatry, law, and community wellbeing.

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Let’s Begin the Conversation

Wherever you are in life, you deserve attentive care from a trusted psychiatrist in Chicago—someone who helps you feel steady, capable, and supported. Dr. Takher is here to listen and guide you forward. Let’s start with a conversation.