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Olesia Shalayska

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Specializes in: Psychology

Professional interests include: anxiety, chronic illness, meditation, and more.

7110 W 127th Street Suite 150
Palos Heights, IL 60463

(630) 686-8875

Olesia Shalayska is a psychologist in South Bend, IN specializing in psychology. Olesia Shalayska is affiliated with MICHAEL PICA PC.

Office Locations

112 W Jefferson Boulevard Suite 112
South Bend, IN 46601

(574) 546-1900

(574) 546-1999

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4320 Winfield Road
Warrenville, IL 60555

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4n701 School Road Suite A
Saint Charles, IL 60175

(630) 549-6497

(630) 549-0942

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7110 W 127th Street Suite 150
Palos Heights, IL 60463

(630) 686-8875

(630) 686-5445

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Some issues Olesia Shalayska can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Social phobia
Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Olesia Shalayska in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

individual therapy

In 2013, Olesia Shalayska performed more individual therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Indiana.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Olesia Shalayska treated as a psychologist in South Bend, IN during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Olesia Shalayska for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	581

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Olesia Shalayska.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	293
Black	70
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	163
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Olesia Shalayska in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Olesia Shalayska treated during 2016 were dementia, depression, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	51
Dementia	75
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Olesia Shalayska treated as a psychologist in South Bend, IN during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Olesia Shalayska for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	2716

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Olesia Shalayska.

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	421

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	474
Black	121
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	233
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Olesia Shalayska in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Olesia Shalayska treated during 2017 were dementia, depression, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	51
Dementia	75
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Olesia Shalayska treated as a psychologist in South Bend, IN during 2018 were mental health therapy and counseling services.

Volume of procedures performed by Olesia Shalayska for Medicare patients.

counseling services	33
mental health therapy	2162

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Olesia Shalayska.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	343

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	364
Black	97
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	186
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Olesia Shalayska in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Olesia Shalayska treated during 2018 were dementia, depression, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	47
Dementia	75
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Olesia Shalayska in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Olesia Shalayska treated during 2019 were depression and hypertension.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Olesia Shalayska treated as a psychologist in South Bend, IN during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Olesia Shalayska for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	230

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Olesia Shalayska.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Olesia Shalayska in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Olesia Shalayska treated during 2020 were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and dementia.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	45
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Olesia Shalayska treated as a psychologist in South Bend, IN during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Olesia Shalayska for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	339

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Olesia Shalayska.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	43

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Olesia Shalayska in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Olesia Shalayska treated during 2021 were depression, hypertension, dementia and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	64
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Olesia Shalayska treated as a psychologist in South Bend, IN during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Olesia Shalayska for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	383

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Olesia Shalayska.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	15
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Olesia Shalayska in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Olesia Shalayska treated during 2022 were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and dementia.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	43
Dementia	54
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Olesia Shalayska treated as a psychologist in South Bend, IN during 2023 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Olesia Shalayska for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	279

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Olesia Shalayska.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Olesia Shalayska in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Olesia Shalayska treated during 2023 were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	43
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	43
Dementia	43
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Olesia Shalayska for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Olesia Shalayska treated as a psychologist in South Bend, IN were mental health therapy and counseling services.

counseling services	33
mental health therapy	955

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Olesia Shalayska.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	36
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	141
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	4
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	61
85 and over	74
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	47

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Olesia Shalayska From 2016 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Olesia Shalayska treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and dementia.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	3
Dementia	53

Education & Training

She has a state license in Illinois.

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Olesia Shalayska is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MICHAEL PICA PC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Olesia Shalayska appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, Blue California, Medicare and OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Olesia Shalayska accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA PPO

Blue California

Medicare

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)