Dr. Dimitra Loukissa enjoys the personal connections she makes with students and the city location with access to many hospitals and healthcare settings offered at North Park University.

Loukissa has maintained her clinical practice and kept her practical skills current by working with individuals who suffer from a variety of mental health issues, substance abuse, cognitive decline, and emotional problems in an acute inpatient setting. This practice allows her to experience firsthand how new treatments help individuals with psychiatric disorders find emotional stability and a new balance in their lives.

“Working directly with patients makes me a better teacher all around. Students always appreciate patient stories I share with them in the classroom as it helps them understand and remember the material,” she says. “Students also know that my ongoing experience and expertise will help them learn valuable lessons, whether it is about a patient with complex care needs, a new medication, or a new therapy.”