Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Chicago, IL
Life can become so focused on responsibilities, relationships, and getting through each day that your own needs begin to take a back seat. You may find yourself feeling emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or unsure how you ended up so far from the life you imagined. I work with adults across Chicago, including Lincoln Park and Lakeview, who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Lasting growth often begins by making room for your own experiences, needs, and goals instead of carrying everything alone.
Life can become so focused on responsibilities, relationships, and getting through each day that your own needs begin to take a back seat. You may find yourself feeling emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or unsure how you ended up so far from the life you imagined. I work with adults across Chicago, including Lincoln Park and Lakeview, who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Lasting growth often begins by making room for your own experiences, needs, and goals instead of carrying everything alone.
Hi! I'm Michelle. I enjoy working with people who often feel stuck in cycles of anger and or conflict, and feel as though they struggle with communicating what they need or often feel unheard. They want to understand their triggers, communicate more effectively, and regain a sense of control in their relationships and daily life. You may find yourself motivated for insight and practical change while seeking emotional regulation and navigating what that truly looks like for you. My goal is work with you in understanding how to effectively communicate and create lasting change that goes beyond quick fixes.
Hi! I'm Michelle. I enjoy working with people who often feel stuck in cycles of anger and or conflict, and feel as though they struggle with communicating what they need or often feel unheard. They want to understand their triggers, communicate more effectively, and regain a sense of control in their relationships and daily life. You may find yourself motivated for insight and practical change while seeking emotional regulation and navigating what that truly looks like for you. My goal is work with you in understanding how to effectively communicate and create lasting change that goes beyond quick fixes.
I've spent my entire professional life working with people who have trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or a psychotic disorder.
Since I only treat a small range of problems, I can offer CBT, DBT, ACT, HRV biofeedback, and Adlerian therapy, an older psychoanalytic therapy that I find highly effective. My goal is to help create a custom treatment plan that blends evidence-based practice and the client's specific needs.
I've spent my entire professional life working with people who have trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or a psychotic disorder.
Since I only treat a small range of problems, I can offer CBT, DBT, ACT, HRV biofeedback, and Adlerian therapy, an older psychoanalytic therapy that I find highly effective. My goal is to help create a custom treatment plan that blends evidence-based practice and the client's specific needs.
My experience in community mental health has allowed me to support individuals living with bipolar disorder, major depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, and substance use.
My approach is collaborative, affirming, and tailored to your unique experiences and goals. I prioritize an honest, curious, and empathetic space of healing. I believe that healing and recovery is a process of self discovery. In my work, I like to use CBT, DBT, ACT, narrative therapy, and motivational interviewing.
My experience in community mental health has allowed me to support individuals living with bipolar disorder, major depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, and substance use.
My approach is collaborative, affirming, and tailored to your unique experiences and goals. I prioritize an honest, curious, and empathetic space of healing. I believe that healing and recovery is a process of self discovery. In my work, I like to use CBT, DBT, ACT, narrative therapy, and motivational interviewing.
My expertise as a therapist include treating difficulties related to mood (depression, bipolar disorder), chronic pain/complex health conditions (EDS, POTS, MCAS), traumatic events (past or recent), cPTSD, and psychosis.
To increase overall health and wellness, I take a big picture approach and use a wide variety of therapeutic interventions. I focus on identifying practical solutions and building skills to minimize distress (e.g. CBT, DBT, ACT techniques) but also explore how the brain/nervous system, relationships, and past trauma may influence current wellbeing.
My expertise as a therapist include treating difficulties related to mood (depression, bipolar disorder), chronic pain/complex health conditions (EDS, POTS, MCAS), traumatic events (past or recent), cPTSD, and psychosis.
To increase overall health and wellness, I take a big picture approach and use a wide variety of therapeutic interventions. I focus on identifying practical solutions and building skills to minimize distress (e.g. CBT, DBT, ACT techniques) but also explore how the brain/nervous system, relationships, and past trauma may influence current wellbeing.
She is especially passionate about working with members of historically marginalized and disenfranchised communities, including LGBTQIA+ individuals, BIPOC, immigrants, and first-generation individuals. Dr. Sanchez also conducts psychological and neuropsychological testing to assist in diagnosis and treatment planning, particularly for clients managing ADHD, learning differences, or complex mental health presentations. Outside of her role at LifeStance Health, she finds joy in cooking, reading, exploring various creative expressions, and spending time with family, friends, and her cherished pets.
She is especially passionate about working with members of historically marginalized and disenfranchised communities, including LGBTQIA+ individuals, BIPOC, immigrants, and first-generation individuals. Dr. Sanchez also conducts psychological and neuropsychological testing to assist in diagnosis and treatment planning, particularly for clients managing ADHD, learning differences, or complex mental health presentations. Outside of her role at LifeStance Health, she finds joy in cooking, reading, exploring various creative expressions, and spending time with family, friends, and her cherished pets.
I have been in the field for over a decade, specializing in supporting adults with mood disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and adjustment disorders.
I believe that during life’s challenges, we owe it to ourselves to be the best support we can and sometimes that means reaching out for help. Whether you’re navigating everyday stress, responding to societal and systemic pressures, or managing significant mental health concerns, I look forward to supporting you and working together toward your therapy goals.
I have been in the field for over a decade, specializing in supporting adults with mood disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and adjustment disorders.
I believe that during life’s challenges, we owe it to ourselves to be the best support we can and sometimes that means reaching out for help. Whether you’re navigating everyday stress, responding to societal and systemic pressures, or managing significant mental health concerns, I look forward to supporting you and working together toward your therapy goals.
Bipolar Disorder & Caregiver Support Roxanne Sorci
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
Whether you are here because you are feeling a bit lost in the ups and downs of bipolar disorder or you are providing support to a loved one and are not sure where to go next, I'm hoping to provide you with clarity on how I may be able to offer support.
I am passionate about helping folks and their family members coping with chronic mental health conditions find a place to heal from the symptoms and challenges that persistent mental illness carry. Through my work I provide individual and family services that are therapeutic, educational, supportive, and de-stigmatizing.
Whether you are here because you are feeling a bit lost in the ups and downs of bipolar disorder or you are providing support to a loved one and are not sure where to go next, I'm hoping to provide you with clarity on how I may be able to offer support.
I am passionate about helping folks and their family members coping with chronic mental health conditions find a place to heal from the symptoms and challenges that persistent mental illness carry. Through my work I provide individual and family services that are therapeutic, educational, supportive, and de-stigmatizing.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, burnout, bipolar disorder, identity exploration, or feeling stuck in cycles that no longer serve you—I create a space where all parts of you are welcome.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified NLP Trainer, Transformational Coach
Hi, I’m Dr. Sarah—and I believe therapy should feel like coming home to yourself.
With over a decade of clinical experience, a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, and specialized training in NLP, trauma-informed care, and integrative healing practices, I help high-achieving professionals, creatives, and visionaries navigate life’s hardest seasons while reconnecting with their power, purpose, and peace.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, burnout, bipolar disorder, identity exploration, or feeling stuck in cycles that no longer serve you—I create a space where all parts of you are welcome.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified NLP Trainer, Transformational Coach
Hi, I’m Dr. Sarah—and I believe therapy should feel like coming home to yourself.
With over a decade of clinical experience, a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, and specialized training in NLP, trauma-informed care, and integrative healing practices, I help high-achieving professionals, creatives, and visionaries navigate life’s hardest seasons while reconnecting with their power, purpose, and peace.
If you're feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, constantly worried about the future or past, drained at work or school, disconnected from your loved ones, or unsatisfied with life in general, I am here to help and support you. I am a warm, understanding, and non-judgmental therapist trained and honored to listen, validate, and support you in feeling less alone while providing hands-on skills to help you cope with life's stressors. I support clients using evidence-based methods to help you cope with and heal from depression, anxiety, mood swings, panic attacks, addictions, life transitions, relationship issues, and more.
If you're feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, constantly worried about the future or past, drained at work or school, disconnected from your loved ones, or unsatisfied with life in general, I am here to help and support you. I am a warm, understanding, and non-judgmental therapist trained and honored to listen, validate, and support you in feeling less alone while providing hands-on skills to help you cope with life's stressors. I support clients using evidence-based methods to help you cope with and heal from depression, anxiety, mood swings, panic attacks, addictions, life transitions, relationship issues, and more.
I love working with:
Adults who are grieving.
Those find that their past is impacting their present life.
Those figuring out their identity and how to show up as themselves.
People who are worried or concerned about the state of the world around them.
Anyone struggling to deal with everyday life and relationships.
People who feel stuck
First responders
I love working with:
Adults who are grieving.
Those find that their past is impacting their present life.
Those figuring out their identity and how to show up as themselves.
People who are worried or concerned about the state of the world around them.
Anyone struggling to deal with everyday life and relationships.
People who feel stuck
First responders
Hello! Thank you for reviewing the information for my online practice, Coleman Counseling. My name is Mrs. Michelle Coleman, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in mood disorders, adjustment disorders, and helping individuals navigate life stressors.
Hello! Thank you for reviewing the information for my online practice, Coleman Counseling. My name is Mrs. Michelle Coleman, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in mood disorders, adjustment disorders, and helping individuals navigate life stressors.
Dr. Owen is a Clinical Psychologist and has been working in the field of psychology for over two decades. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northwestern University and holds a Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. He currently works with adult populations with a specialty in mood disorders and cognitive therapy His area of interest is in the field of psychological strengths. Dr. Owen uses psychological strengths to assist individuals to achieve optimal psychological health and overall engagement in life in an intentional way.
Dr. Owen is a Clinical Psychologist and has been working in the field of psychology for over two decades. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northwestern University and holds a Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. He currently works with adult populations with a specialty in mood disorders and cognitive therapy His area of interest is in the field of psychological strengths. Dr. Owen uses psychological strengths to assist individuals to achieve optimal psychological health and overall engagement in life in an intentional way.
Full virtual telemedicine medical office specializing in psychiatry (anxiety, depression, bipolar ect), ADHD non stimulant care ( strattera, wellbutrin ect) , weight loss management (semaglutide, tirzepatide) , urgent care (UTI, cough, injury ect), Primary care (birth control, blood work ect) .
Insurance accepted and affordable cash rates. You can easily verify insurance and self schedule from our website www.TodayTelemedicine.com. Major insurance accepted, self pay rate initial visit $299 follow ups $149, QB ADHD computer test $199, no show fees $99.
Full virtual telemedicine medical office specializing in psychiatry (anxiety, depression, bipolar ect), ADHD non stimulant care ( strattera, wellbutrin ect) , weight loss management (semaglutide, tirzepatide) , urgent care (UTI, cough, injury ect), Primary care (birth control, blood work ect) .
Insurance accepted and affordable cash rates. You can easily verify insurance and self schedule from our website www.TodayTelemedicine.com. Major insurance accepted, self pay rate initial visit $299 follow ups $149, QB ADHD computer test $199, no show fees $99.
Watkins is a Clinical Psychologist who's profession experience includes psycho-diagnostic assessment and counseling of children, adolescents and adults in the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, marital guidance, sexuality, juvenile delinquency and phase of life transitions.
While earning her Doctorial degree, Dr. Watkins focused on forensic psychology, community mental health and under-served populations. Having work on numerous psychiatric clinical trails, Dr. Watkins is well versed in medication management of Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia & related disorders.
Watkins is a Clinical Psychologist who's profession experience includes psycho-diagnostic assessment and counseling of children, adolescents and adults in the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, marital guidance, sexuality, juvenile delinquency and phase of life transitions.
While earning her Doctorial degree, Dr. Watkins focused on forensic psychology, community mental health and under-served populations. Having work on numerous psychiatric clinical trails, Dr. Watkins is well versed in medication management of Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia & related disorders.
Dr. Hellebrand has vast experience in a variety of settings, including intensive outpatient, primary care settings, community mental health, college counseling and private practice. He holds a Doctorate from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a Masters degree in Evaluation and Organizational Behavior from Claremont Graduate University.
Dr. Hellebrand has vast experience in a variety of settings, including intensive outpatient, primary care settings, community mental health, college counseling and private practice. He holds a Doctorate from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a Masters degree in Evaluation and Organizational Behavior from Claremont Graduate University.
Have you ever felt like you're not good enough and you are unable to shake this feeling? Have you felt like most things are unmanageable? Do you feel no one hears or sees you? Are there feelings of anger, or resentment towards yourself or someone else? Are you in a never-ending cycle of worry, guilt, denial, shame or regret? Is it hard for you to be around others without feeling judged or ridiculed? Are you just frustrated with life in general? If you have answered yes to ANY of the above questions, allow me to help you. I provide therapy in an authentic nonjudgmental manner for individuals, couples or families.
Have you ever felt like you're not good enough and you are unable to shake this feeling? Have you felt like most things are unmanageable? Do you feel no one hears or sees you? Are there feelings of anger, or resentment towards yourself or someone else? Are you in a never-ending cycle of worry, guilt, denial, shame or regret? Is it hard for you to be around others without feeling judged or ridiculed? Are you just frustrated with life in general? If you have answered yes to ANY of the above questions, allow me to help you. I provide therapy in an authentic nonjudgmental manner for individuals, couples or families.
I have experience treating trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
I believe in using a person-centered approach to meet each person where they are. My therapy is solution-focused, and I encourage people to recognize their strengths, while providing evidence-based therapeutic tools as guidance.
I have experience treating trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
I believe in using a person-centered approach to meet each person where they are. My therapy is solution-focused, and I encourage people to recognize their strengths, while providing evidence-based therapeutic tools as guidance.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with over four years of experience in the mental health care industry. I am passionate about helping young adults, adults, and older adults address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. I specialize in depression, anxiety, executive functioning, ADHD coaching, trauma, relationship issues, and career development or transitions. I completed my Master's degree in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with over four years of experience in the mental health care industry. I am passionate about helping young adults, adults, and older adults address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. I specialize in depression, anxiety, executive functioning, ADHD coaching, trauma, relationship issues, and career development or transitions. I completed my Master's degree in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
I have experience treating a wide variety of issues including life transitions, mood disorders ( Bipolar I and II, Depression, etc.), trauma disorders (PTSD, BPD, complex trauma, generational), anxiety disorders, and other conditions.
We all have the ability to break patterns, confront the things which are hurting us, and to live our lives with more grace, happiness, and ease; that includes you. I know that the therapeutic relationship is built on trust, and I have been honored to have the trust of the people I work with and to see the impact of their progress on their lives and the lives of all those around them. I’ll be direct with you, but I’ll also be your biggest cheerleader. If you're wrestling with moods or anxiety that is taking over your life, let's tackle it together so you can focus on the things that are most important to you.
I have experience treating a wide variety of issues including life transitions, mood disorders ( Bipolar I and II, Depression, etc.), trauma disorders (PTSD, BPD, complex trauma, generational), anxiety disorders, and other conditions.
We all have the ability to break patterns, confront the things which are hurting us, and to live our lives with more grace, happiness, and ease; that includes you. I know that the therapeutic relationship is built on trust, and I have been honored to have the trust of the people I work with and to see the impact of their progress on their lives and the lives of all those around them. I’ll be direct with you, but I’ll also be your biggest cheerleader. If you're wrestling with moods or anxiety that is taking over your life, let's tackle it together so you can focus on the things that are most important to you.
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Bipolar Disorder Therapists
What is the most successful approach to treating bipolar disorder?
Living with bipolar disorder can be challenging, and a number of therapies have been found effective in providing support to patients as they gain the skills to understand and manage the disorder. Family-focused therapy is often helpful for children and teens (the majority of cases develop before age 19); it aims to minimize mood cycling by improving family communication and reducing conflict. It also helps young people navigate the developmental challenges the disorder can create. Cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) and variants such as Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)help patients manage the thoughts and feelings that influence bipolar mood swings as well as develop specific behavioral strategies to counteract them.
What happens in therapy for bipolar disorder?
Because the patterns of mood switching and its triggers differ for each person and can change over time, mood tracking or monitoring becomes a basic way patients learn about the nature of their condition. One of the most common features of therapy is finding a workable method of mood monitoring, in which patients track their daily activities and rate their moods, then use the findings to adjust routines accordingly. Patients learn ways of handling the many stresses that arise in life so that they do not trigger mood swings.
What kinds of problems does therapy help with?
Like many other mental health disorders, BPD is heavily influenced by stress; therapy provides skills for coping with stressors of all kinds. Therapy is extremely important for helping individuals identify the situations that may trigger mood switching, so that mood swings can be prevented. Therapy may especially target recognition of the early stages of mood change so that they can be managed. In addition, therapy helps patients deal with the significant amount of turbulence the disorder can create in relationships and in work life.
What is the goal of therapy for bipolar disorder?
Therapy helps patients set up their lives to maintain stability so that their mood isn’t constantly threatened by daily events. Perhaps the first task of therapy is to educate people about the nature of the disorder. At the same time, a primary goal of therapy is to enhance adherence to drug treatment. Extended periods of mood stability can prompt patients to discontinue medication, triggering relapse, while the early phases of manic episodes can feel so energizing that patients stop medication, ushering in full-blown mania and the altered self-perception that can lead to destructive behaviors. Another major goal of therapy is to understand one’s mood patterns so as to minimize both the frequency and intensity of mood cycling.