Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Chicago, IL
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Aimee Daramus
Psychologist, PsyD, LCP
Verified
Verified
I've spent my entire professional life working with people who have trauma, anxiety, depression,
bipolar disorder
, or a psychotic disorder. My clients are fighting a hard fight, and I value being in it with them. I called my web site "Audeo", which is Latin for "I dare", because my typical client needs some courage just to look up a therapist (or *another* therapist) and I respect it. When it was hard for you to show up for therapy, or use your coping skills, or get up today, you have my respect. You might be doing everything right when you don't feel right at all.
Ann-Marie Michelle Sands
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified
Verified
My specializations include: attachment, trauma, divorce, grief, ADHD, life transitions, identity,
bipolar
, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, co-occurring disorders, grief, divorce, marital problems, and family discord.
My approach to individual, family and couples therapy is rooted in honesty and acceptance. I begin this process by providing a safe space and answering questions about the therapeutic process. I will collaborate with you to make treatment goals and we will discuss how to reach positive outcomes. Throughout this process, I will continuously get feedback from you to ensure you feel safe and invested in the process. I use mindfulness, emotion focused therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have training and certifications in Gottman-Method Level I, Functional Family Therapy, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma Focused-CBT.
Rae K Watkins
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Dr. 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. Dr. Watkins practices from a client-centered framework, focusing on genuineness and unconditional positive regard for clients, with the belief that all persons are capable of functioning at their full, yet personal, potential. Dr. Watkins has served as an Investigator on clinical trials in the areas of Depression,
Bipolar Disorder
and Schizophrenia.
Brittany Bogdajewicz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, anger, and
bipolar disorder
.
We all have unique innate strengths that create our inner awesomeness. However, sometimes we forget to nurture these qualities when we are consumed by the chaos of our day-to-day lives. My belief is that by recognizing and developing those strengths we will come to recognize and “own our awesome.” I am passionate about working with teens and adults in the LGBTQ+ community and empowering individuals to live according to their values.
Not accepting new clients
Sean McMenamin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have experience working with adults who struggled with anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, substance use,
bipolar disorder
and schizophrenia.
Sharing one's thoughts and feelings with a complete stranger can seem awkward and bizarre. My goal early on in therapy is to make the experience feel as comfortable as possible by creating a space without judgement and aiming to understand you as a whole person, rather than simply a set of symptoms or a diagnosis. I believe that we all have the capacity to overcome life's many obstacles and live closer to our fullest potential. Although therapy is ultimately very serious, I use humor whenever possible so it doesn't feel like you're talking to a robot.
Emily Zibell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I come from working many years in a behavioral health hospital, specializing in adults with mood disorders including: anxiety, depression,
bipolar disorder
, and adjustment disorders.
I am a firm believer that when undergoing life’s challenges, we owe it to ourselves to be our own best support person we can be. Sometimes that means asking for help. Whether it’s managing the stresses of everyday life, keeping up with ever changing and ongoing societal and systemic concerns, or managing serious mental health distress, I am excited and honored to work with you towards your therapy goals.
Caitlin Ruby Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed in a neurotypical world? Does everything you do feel harder than it’s ever been? Utilizing a therapy style crafted for each unique client, I will work with you to find a sense of purpose and connectedness. I specialize in working with clients who are struggling with neurodivergence, giftedness, queer identities, creativity, the arts, ADHD, ASD, boundaries, anxiety,
bipolar disorder
, and depression. I am passionate about not only learning skills and self-care, but also gaining insight and going deeper to find your own answers to your struggles and a greater connection and awareness of self.
Barrett Kern
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My strengths as a therapist are in helping people who are experiencing difficulties related to mood (depression,
bipolar disorder
), traumatic events (past or recent), anxiety, or psychosis. My therapy style is warm, person-centered, and collaborative. I am also LGBTQIA+ friendly, gender affirming, and body/sex positive. I welcome individuals who need a secure place to process relationship problems, to work on making life changes, or to learn useful coping tools to deal with life's stressors.
Manya Treece
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have worked with many clients, including those who struggle with depression,
bipolar disorder
, suicidal ideation, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse, eating disorders, sexual and physical abuse, workplace issues, LGBTQ issues and issues surrounding chronic illness.
My name is Manya, and I am trained in psychodynamic, psychoanalytic psychotherapy. My approach is to form a relationship with each person I see, taking special care to note any patterns in a person's history or present that may be holding them back or causing unnecessary pain or conflict. I take great care to notice how the past is informing the present and to provide the insight needed to develop and maintain healthy relationships, behaviors and feelings.
Thomas Vittoria
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have been providing mental and behavioral support to children, adolescents, and adults for over 20 years. I enjoy helping couples (particularly neurodiverse), find common ground and connection. I have extensive experience working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum. I also work with folks living with Schizophrenia,
Bipolar
, and Personality Disorders. I enjoy using play therapy with children to build strength through their understanding of the world. My work with different client needs and strengths keeps me excited, engaged, and active in each journey toward stability and wellness.
Terry Ann Dornak
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Some of the common issues I help my clients address include chronic pain, borderline personality disorder,
bipolar disorder
, trauma, and LGBTQ+ related issues.
It is my goal to provide you with a safe, therapeutic space to unload and explore your needs, worries, and fears whatever they may be. The path to healing is unique for each of us. We will work collaboratively towards meeting your goals and needs, and in doing so, make your life more comfortable and satisfying. It is my hope that each person who meets with me feels accepted, as I respect each individual's culture, gender, race, religion, and sexual identity.
Not accepting new clients
Cindy A. Sigal
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My areas of expertise pertain to Couples, Anxiety, Depression,
Bipolar
, Trauma/ PTSD, Complex PTSD, Eating Disorders, ADHD, Stress-Management, Work/Life balance, and Life Transitions.
Often when people start working with me they tell me intellectually they know how to handle something but emotionally they are stuck and keep doing the same unhelpful things over and again. Other times, people come in not knowing why they feel as they do, but they just want to feel better. Initially, couples frequently report having the same problem or argument. By collaborating with my clients, I help them work through what is getting in the way of healthier functioning and relationships. I take a systemic, integrative perspective, informed by research, utilizing a variety of approaches so that I can best meet your needs.
LaSheena Clark
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am open to working with various populations, however pervious experiences include individuals impacted by Major Depression,
Bipolar Disorder
and major life stresses.
My name is LaSheena Clark, and I am excited to join the Willis CC Team. Individuals would describe me a kind, laid back professional with the goal of learning and developing positive relationships with others. I value professionalism , while also being relaxed and approachable. If i was to have a super power, it would be the storm whisper. I am often told that my voice alone is able to change the mood of a person in a positive way. I believe my personal life and experiences have played a major impact on my decision to go into therapy.
Lizzie Loring
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified
Verified
Just because you carry it well, does not mean it is not heavy. I am here to help take some weight off of your shoulders. Over my years in the field I have worked with a variety of clients with a multitude of diagnoses and issues, ranging from but not limited to addiction, alcoholism, anxiety,
bipolar disorder
, eating disorders and depression. I also have experience working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum and LGBTQ teens. I am here to meet you where you are at and work with you to get unstuck. I offer a safe, confidential and supportive place for you to work through your struggles to find happiness and success.
Chicago, IL 60657
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Tillary Blackman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with various treatment areas including treating both Survivors and Perpetrators of Abuse, Anxiety,
Bipolar Disorder
, Depression, Dissociation, DID, and various types of Traumatic Experiences.
I believe that a client-focused, relational, and accepting therapeutic relationship encourages meaningful change and spiritual development. Further, I have found that maintaining an openness to the exploration and integration of faith and spirituality can be transformational for many individuals. I primarily use an existential framework to conceptualize my clients and incorporate techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy, emotion-focused therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
Victoria Kamhi
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Verified
Verified
My areas of expertise include: anxiety, test anxiety, panic disorder, stress management, depression,
bipolar disorder
, substance use, anger management, chronic illness, grief and loss, and life adjustment issues.
Hi – I’m Vicki – thank you for taking the time to look at my bio. No matter what you’re going through right now, please know that there is more right with you than there is wrong. I can help you: build on the strengths you already have (you have more than you think!), let go of unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve you, and find a path to create a life full of wellness, personal growth, joy and meaning. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Certified Alcohol/Other Drug Counselor (CADC) with over 15 years of counseling experience.
Hyde Park Center for Healing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, EMDR
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a licensed clinical psychotherapist with a graduate degree from the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration. I have a community health background, experience working in the juvenile justice system and with diverse populations. I specialize in common disorders such as
bipolar
, major depression, anxiety and PTSD.
Jessie Jingru Tan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I can help with: Mood issues (depression, anxiety,
bipolar disorder
), adult or childhood trauma, perinatal mental health concerns and birth trauma (for birthing and non-birthing parents), vicarious trauma, family and relationship difficulties, and grief.
John Frampton
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I utilize integrative therapy for people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression,
bipolar
, relationships, and other emotional struggles so that they may maximize their experience of emotional being.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a lifelong mission of helping children and adults improve their social and emotional well-being. I am the co-founder of Formative Psychological Services, a family-run practice in Chicago. I have over 15 years of experience working in the schools and in private practice, and provide individual therapy, assessments, school consultation, and presentations.
Madeline M Muecke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified
Verified
I work with adults affected by anxiety, abuse (physical, sexual, emotional, verbal), grief/loss, Major Depressive Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD),
Bipolar Disorder
, suicide of family member, co-worker or other, and women's issues. Experience: 30 + years in the psychiatry department of a major university clinic and 25 years of private practice. Wide range of therapies to offer the best "fit" for each client. My therapy approach is collaborative, interactive, strengths-based and focused on change. Former faculty member of The Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Chicago (12 years.)
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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.