Expert Psychiatric Care: Clinical & Legal Solutions

Board-certified psychiatrist serving patients across Illinois and providing expert witness services for legal professionals
Contemporary Mental Health is a clinical and forensic psychiatry practice offering state-of-the-art psychiatric care to patients across Illinois and expert witness services in civil and criminal law. Led by Dr. Richard Cockerill, we combine empathetic, personalized care with evidence-based treatment approaches.

"Mental health is not a destination, but a process. It’s about how you drive, not where you’re going."

– Noam Shpancer

Comprehensive Psychiatric Services

Dr. Cockerill provides comprehensive psychiatric care through medication management and brief therapy, alongside specialized forensic psychiatry services for legal professionals.

With over 10 years of experience, he combines evidence-based treatment with an empathetic approach to help patients achieve mental wellness while offering expert witness testimony in civil and criminal matters.

Clinical Psychiatry

It’s hard enough to ask for help in the first place. Working with a psychiatrist shouldn’t be a burden in itself. My practice is focused on delivering quality, convenient care utilizing medications and brief psychotherapy to help each patient achieve mental wellness.

Providing expert psychiatric testimony and assessments for legal professionals in civil litigation, malpractice cases, disability claims, and criminal matters.

Meet Dr. Richard Cockerill, MD, MBE

Dr. Richard Cockerill is a board-certified clinical and forensic psychiatrist with over 10 years of experience treating patients. He completed his medical training at Mayo Clinic, master’s training at University of Pennsylvania, and residency and fellowship training at UCLA.

Dr. Cockerill has served as full-time faculty at Northwestern and University of Chicago, and continues as adjunct faculty at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine. He has published 15 peer-reviewed research articles and remains active in scholarship.

“The needs of the patient come first” – a principle from his Mayo Clinic training that guides his approach to helping each patient achieve their mental wellness goals.

What Patients Say

Very personable and professional. Made me feel at ease from the get go. I would definitely recommend Dr. Cockerill.

Ronald M.

Aug 22, 2025

Great listener, I didnt feel rushed or ignored one time, also very knowledgeable and takes time to educate.

Christina M.

Jul 9, 2025

Dr Cockerill was on-time, prepared, and came across as an expert. He listened to me, gave me plenty of time to share my concerns, and balanced wanting my input with recommendations based on his expertise. Really great impression so far!

Anthony O.

Jan 14, 2025

Specialized Treatment Areas

Depressive Disorders

Comprehensive treatment for major depression, persistent depressive disorder, and mood-related conditions using evidence-based medications and therapy.

Anxiety Disorders

Expert care for generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, and phobias through targeted interventions and therapeutic support.

OCD-Spectrum Disorders

Specialized treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder and related conditions using proven therapeutic approaches and medication management.

Substance Use Disorders

Integrated treatment for alcohol and drug dependencies with focus on recovery, relapse prevention, and long-term wellness.

Behavioral Addictions

Professional support for gambling, internet, shopping, and other behavioral addictions through comprehensive assessment and treatment planning.

Eating Disorders & Weight Management

Compassionate care for anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and weight-related concerns with individualized treatment approaches.

👩‍⚕️ Licensed Therapists

All our professionals are certifiedd officers it experienced, deeply committ to ethical, mentaly personalized.

🔒 Confidential & Save

Your privacy is our top priority. Every hass is session is fully secure and judgment-its freel, mentaly personalized.

💬 Flexible & Accessible

Online or in-person sessions available to gei suit your schedule — anytime, this ilearn anywhere.mentaly personalized.

Convenient Care Options

3838 N Ravenswood Ave, Ste 255 Chicago, IL 60613

708-475-0788

rgcockerill@richardcockerillmd.com

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Whether you’re seeking psychiatric care for yourself or expert witness services for a legal case, Dr. Cockerill is here to help with professional, compassionate service.