Psychiatry Providers

She has experience working with a wide range of psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, sleep issues, bipolar disorder, and more. She has a specialized interest in helping young women navigate self-esteem, body image, and self-advocacy issues.

She strives to make her patients feel heard and understood. In addition to using evidence-based medicines, she takes a holistic approach and is passionate about integrating lifestyle changes to improve wellbeing.

She has seen many patients benefit from making the recommended adjustments to sleep, nutrition, and physical activity.

Off hours, she loves running and strength training, outdoor adventure trips with her husband, and keeping her energetic husky puppy out of trouble. She practices out of the Libertyville location.

Dr. Ammara Raziuddin, DO, completed her medical education at Kansas City University in Kansas City, Missouri, before going on to complete her psychiatry residency at Unity Health in Searcy, Arkansas. She further specialized by completing a Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Raziuddin has a diverse background, having worked at the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility, an adult female prison in Wilsonville, Oregon, as well as at Rogers Behavioral Health's Inpatient Unit in West Allis, Wisconsin. As a psychiatrist, she treats both adults and geriatric patients, with a primary focus on Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and PTSD.

Although her primary location is in Libertyville, Dr. Raziuddin also provides virtual care for patients at our Kenosha, Wisconsin location as well. She finds great fulfillment in her work, especially in the rewarding experience of helping people navigate some of their most challenging moments.

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Raziuddin enjoys martial arts, dancing, playing RISK, working with Legos, and exploring new foods.

Stacy is passionate about integrating medical and mental health care with each one of her patients. She currently sees patients for neurology AND psychiatry care at both our Illinois and Wisconsin locations. 

Torsten Nieminen, PA-C, began his career in business, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and International Business from Marquette University. After several years in the corporate world, he followed his passion for medicine, obtaining a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from Marquette. His diverse background in business, emergency medicine, and behavioral crisis care gives him a well-rounded and compassionate approach to psychiatry.

At our Kenosha location, Torsten specializes in medication management and therapy for mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder, as well as anxiety, OCD, PTSD, psychotic disorders, and ADHD. He emphasizes collaborative, evidence-based care tailored to each patient's unique needs.

Torsten was drawn to psychiatry because it merges science with deep human connection. He finds great fulfillment in helping patients build resilience and reclaim their lives—whether through medication, therapy, or lifestyle changes. Outside of work, he enjoys training for triathlons and marathons, MMA, films, books, and spending quality time with family and friends. His unconventional journey from business to psychiatry serves as a reminder that growth comes from embracing change.

Leonard Gilbert, PMHNP-BC, is a highly experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at A Ray of Hope, providing compassionate care at the Libertyville and Kenosha locations. Leonard holds an MSN in nursing education from Elmhurst University and a Post-Master’s Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from the University of St. Francis. A retired Chicago Fire Department fire paramedic officer with 38 years of service, Leonard combines his frontline experience with a passion for education, serving as clinical faculty at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing while continuing to pursue his Doctorate in Nursing. With over 40 years of expertise in mental health, trauma care, and crisis management, Leonard is dedicated to supporting individuals through comprehensive medication management and psychotherapy.

He specializes in treating a wide range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, schizophrenia, and ADHD, and offers vital support to hospice patients, caregivers, cancer patients, and first responders. Leonard employs trauma-focused therapies, such as Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure Therapy, to guide adolescents and adults toward healing and resilience.

Beyond his professional commitments, he enjoys long-distance cycling, gardening, travel, and music. His enduring dedication to mental health stems from a desire to address disparities in care and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the most vulnerable.