Dr. Brandon Gimbel is a board-certified adult psychiatrist and trained psychotherapist who founded North Star with one simple goal: to offer the kind of psychiatric care he’d want for himself. He approaches each person with respect, compassion, and the belief that the best treatment is tailored to the individual. He consistently builds strong relationships through thoughtfulness, creativity, and authenticity.

He earned his M.D. from Case Western Reserve University and completed his psychiatry residency at the Harvard Longwood Psychiatry Residency Program, where he served as Chief Resident and received several teaching awards. He further refined his practice through advanced psychotherapy fellowships at the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute and at Harvard Medical School. Prior to establishing North Star in Illinois, he served on the faculty at Harvard Medical School and worked as a staff psychiatrist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Dr. Gimbel specializes in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and adult ADHD. Although his caseload is currently full, he remains deeply involved in patient care, ensuring that North Star Behavioral Health shines brightly. He offers mentorship and consultation to his fellow psychiatrists and psychotherapists while overseeing the practice’s growth and its foundation of quality and compassion.

Dr. Gimbel Fun Fact: He is a self-proclaimed bakery buff and will stop at any pastry shop he sees. He’s also an unapologetic Cheesehead and loves the Green Bay Packers the way they’re meant to be loved: Unconditionally.

Currently providing care to a full panel of adult patients

Not accepting new patients