Board-certified psychiatrist MD, PMH-C
Michael Flom, MD
Dr. Flom is a board-certified psychiatrist at Aven Harbor, our physician-owned psychiatry practice in the Chicago Loop. He holds the Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) from Postpartum Support International, and he is the one clinician at our practice licensed beyond Illinois – he also sees patients in Indiana and Missouri by telepsychiatry.
Vanderbilt University · University of Missouri (MD, psychiatry residency)
Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C), Postpartum Support International
- 25 East Washington Street, Suite 1717, in the Chicago Loop
- Telepsychiatry in Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri
I am a University of Missouri-trained, board-certified physician psychiatrist with experience treating a range of mental health conditions. I treat adults who are hesitant about seeing a psychiatrist for the first time, have run into difficulties with prior psychiatric care, or have historically incurred difficulties in accessing psychiatric care, such as adults with disabilities. I am licensed in Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri.
I am passionate about psychoeducation. You deserve to understand our care plan and I encourage you to challenge my assessments. I often integrate supportive psychotherapy and CBT into visits, as appropriate, to help expand the narrative beyond prescriptions.
My main objective is not to numb you from thoughts or dissociate you from your lived experiences. Through measured psychiatric medication management, I hope that you will begin to feel gradually more capable of taking back your inner monologue.
Dr. Flom
How Dr. Flom practices
Dr. Flom practices measured medication management with psychoeducation at its center: he explains the reasoning behind a care plan and invites patients to challenge his assessments. He often integrates supportive psychotherapy and CBT into visits, and he treats adults who found psychiatric care hard to reach before, including adults with disabilities. On his published profile he states that he receives no funding or incentives from industry.
Areas of focus
- Perinatal and women’s mental health
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Bipolar disorder
- Substance use and addiction
- Attention and impulse disorders
- Psychosis
- Telepsychiatry (IL, IN, MO)
Training and credentials
- BA in Neuroscience, Vanderbilt University
- MD, University of Missouri, 2021
- Psychiatry residency (adult), University of Missouri, 2025
- Board-certified, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2025
- Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C), Postpartum Support International, 2026
- Member, American Psychiatric Association
- Licensed in Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri
Appointments with Dr. Flom
- Sees
- Adults, including adults 65 and older
- Office
- 25 East Washington Street, Suite 1717, in the Chicago Loop
- Telehealth
- Telepsychiatry in Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri – he is licensed in all three
- Insurance
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois PPO, UnitedHealthcare PPO and United Health Student Services plans; private and out-of-pocket payment – details on the fees page
- Getting started
- An initial consultation – complete the appointment request form or call (847) 834-9164
Frequently asked questions
Can Dr. Flom see patients in Indiana or Missouri?
Yes, by telepsychiatry. Dr. Flom is licensed in Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri; the rest of our clinicians practice in Illinois.
What is the PMH-C credential?
PMH-C stands for Perinatal Mental Health Certification, administered by Postpartum Support International. It certifies specialized training in perinatal mental health, and Dr. Flom earned it in 2026. He sees perinatal patients within our women’s mental health service.
Does Dr. Flom accept UnitedHealthcare?
Yes. Dr. Flom accepts UnitedHealthcare PPO and United Health Student Services plans, in addition to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois PPO. He is the one clinician at our practice on the UnitedHealthcare panel.