Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Forest Park, IL
You’re navigating life changes that feel overwhelming—graduating, starting a new job, healing from trauma, or just trying to understand who you are in the world. You may be a teen feeling stuck or anxious, a young adult in transition, or someone trying to manage stress and show up more fully in your life. You’re looking for a therapist who’s calm, real, and able to help you make sense of your experiences while building strategies that actually stick.
You’re navigating life changes that feel overwhelming—graduating, starting a new job, healing from trauma, or just trying to understand who you are in the world. You may be a teen feeling stuck or anxious, a young adult in transition, or someone trying to manage stress and show up more fully in your life. You’re looking for a therapist who’s calm, real, and able to help you make sense of your experiences while building strategies that actually stick.
Maybe you’re a teen sorting through identity, a couple stuck in old patterns, or someone just trying to survive one day at a time. You might be carrying complex trauma, grief, or feeling burned out trying to hold it all together. You want therapy that doesn’t feel clinical—you want something honest, affirming, and human. You’re not looking to be “fixed,” you’re looking to be understood and supported while you figure out what’s next.
Maybe you’re a teen sorting through identity, a couple stuck in old patterns, or someone just trying to survive one day at a time. You might be carrying complex trauma, grief, or feeling burned out trying to hold it all together. You want therapy that doesn’t feel clinical—you want something honest, affirming, and human. You’re not looking to be “fixed,” you’re looking to be understood and supported while you figure out what’s next.
Life can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone! Whether you need help processing trauma, guidance in navigating life's changes, or a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your feelings, I’m here for you. Together, we’ll work to address your unique and individual challenges. I’m dedicated to offering a warm and comforting space where you can explore your experiences, identity, and emotions while feeling truly heard and understood.
Life can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone! Whether you need help processing trauma, guidance in navigating life's changes, or a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your feelings, I’m here for you. Together, we’ll work to address your unique and individual challenges. I’m dedicated to offering a warm and comforting space where you can explore your experiences, identity, and emotions while feeling truly heard and understood.
Welcome! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience, I specialize in providing support for depression, anxiety, trauma, cultural adjustments, significant life changes with children, teens, and adults. I practiced in various capacities, such as outpatient mental health, residential, in-home, and virtual settings. My approach is culturally sensitive to create a safe and balanced environment where you feel heard, seen, and valued.
Welcome! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience, I specialize in providing support for depression, anxiety, trauma, cultural adjustments, significant life changes with children, teens, and adults. I practiced in various capacities, such as outpatient mental health, residential, in-home, and virtual settings. My approach is culturally sensitive to create a safe and balanced environment where you feel heard, seen, and valued.
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief, bipolar disorder, and life transitions, borderline personality disorder, and low self-esteem through compassionate, evidence-based care.
Are you feeling lost, anxious, or overwhelmed? Struggling with past trauma or challenging life experiences? When life feels heavy, it can be hard to find peace and happiness—but you don’t have to navigate it alone.
You deserve to feel empowered, grounded, and supported in your life. My goal is to help you build lasting, effective strategies for managing difficult emotions, healing from past experiences, strengthening communication, and cultivating resilience. Together, we can create meaningful change—working toward a life where you feel confident, capable, and more at peace within yourself.
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief, bipolar disorder, and life transitions, borderline personality disorder, and low self-esteem through compassionate, evidence-based care.
Are you feeling lost, anxious, or overwhelmed? Struggling with past trauma or challenging life experiences? When life feels heavy, it can be hard to find peace and happiness—but you don’t have to navigate it alone.
You deserve to feel empowered, grounded, and supported in your life. My goal is to help you build lasting, effective strategies for managing difficult emotions, healing from past experiences, strengthening communication, and cultivating resilience. Together, we can create meaningful change—working toward a life where you feel confident, capable, and more at peace within yourself.
I have experience working with older children, adolescents, and adults who are dealing with life transitions, self-esteem, identity issues, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, and trauma experiences.
I utilize an integrative, trauma-informed perspective for treatment that draws primarily from holistic person-centered and Adlerian therapies, with some DBT and CBT as appropriate. Combined with these approaches, art therapy can add an additional layer to therapy through accessing emotions and perspectives that may not have readily surfaced in talk therapy.
I have experience working with older children, adolescents, and adults who are dealing with life transitions, self-esteem, identity issues, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, and trauma experiences.
I utilize an integrative, trauma-informed perspective for treatment that draws primarily from holistic person-centered and Adlerian therapies, with some DBT and CBT as appropriate. Combined with these approaches, art therapy can add an additional layer to therapy through accessing emotions and perspectives that may not have readily surfaced in talk therapy.
Are you searching for a therapist who offers a nontraditional approach? Do you find yourself dealing with feelings of stagnation or unfulfillment? Whether you're navigating a significant life transition, wrestling with professional challenges, or seeking support in managing past traumas, I'm here to assist you in reclaiming the sense of control you crave in your life. My aim is to empower you to make meaningful life changes and adjustments that enhance your overall satisfaction and propel you toward achieving the goals you've set for yourself. Together, we will navigate the complexities of your experiences.
Are you searching for a therapist who offers a nontraditional approach? Do you find yourself dealing with feelings of stagnation or unfulfillment? Whether you're navigating a significant life transition, wrestling with professional challenges, or seeking support in managing past traumas, I'm here to assist you in reclaiming the sense of control you crave in your life. My aim is to empower you to make meaningful life changes and adjustments that enhance your overall satisfaction and propel you toward achieving the goals you've set for yourself. Together, we will navigate the complexities of your experiences.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist offering therapy services to adults and adolescents in Oak Park, IL. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, complex trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. In my treatment of complex issues, I provide both individual and family therapy and value collaborating with other healthcare providers for multidisciplinary care. I work from a mindfulness-based and trauma-informed lens, utilizing body-based, symptom-focused interventions and exploring interpersonal relationships as methods to encourage change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist offering therapy services to adults and adolescents in Oak Park, IL. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, complex trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. In my treatment of complex issues, I provide both individual and family therapy and value collaborating with other healthcare providers for multidisciplinary care. I work from a mindfulness-based and trauma-informed lens, utilizing body-based, symptom-focused interventions and exploring interpersonal relationships as methods to encourage change.
I am an experienced clinician who works with couples and individuals over the age of 14. I offer a compassionate, calm and supportive environment in which clients can work through their experiences, learn to feel their emotions in a healthy way, and find new ways of engaging with their problems. With me, clients will work on improving their functioning and relationships in a safe and accepting environment. I offer evidence-based care, in an open and accepting space.
I am an experienced clinician who works with couples and individuals over the age of 14. I offer a compassionate, calm and supportive environment in which clients can work through their experiences, learn to feel their emotions in a healthy way, and find new ways of engaging with their problems. With me, clients will work on improving their functioning and relationships in a safe and accepting environment. I offer evidence-based care, in an open and accepting space.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a member of the National Association of Social Workers. I am deeply interested in a variety of mental health issues and how the intersection of therapy and care can positively impact people's lives. As an avid reader, I stay current on both classic treatment modalities and newer approaches. I firmly believe in the mind-body connection and the importance of nutrition, sleep, and exercise for maintaining brain health. My goal is to collaborate with you to develop a treatment strategy that best fits your needs and goals.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a member of the National Association of Social Workers. I am deeply interested in a variety of mental health issues and how the intersection of therapy and care can positively impact people's lives. As an avid reader, I stay current on both classic treatment modalities and newer approaches. I firmly believe in the mind-body connection and the importance of nutrition, sleep, and exercise for maintaining brain health. My goal is to collaborate with you to develop a treatment strategy that best fits your needs and goals.
Hello! Accepting "remote clients" currently. I'm a trauma specialist with expertise in attachment and developmental trauma. Many clients come to me carrying the imprint of early family experiences that affect how they feel, relate, and cope. Using Somatic Experiencing, Polyvagal Theory, and a specialized integrative formula I've developed, I help clients resolve old patterns, reclaim safety, connection, and self-trust, and create lasting healing.
Hello! Accepting "remote clients" currently. I'm a trauma specialist with expertise in attachment and developmental trauma. Many clients come to me carrying the imprint of early family experiences that affect how they feel, relate, and cope. Using Somatic Experiencing, Polyvagal Theory, and a specialized integrative formula I've developed, I help clients resolve old patterns, reclaim safety, connection, and self-trust, and create lasting healing.
I have 25 years of experience as both a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor/teacher. I work with people with a wide range of emotional issues including: depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, and early attachment difficulties. I believe psychotherapy is powerful tool and works best with people who are committed to deepening their understanding of themselves and their relationships. I will work collaboratively with you and listen closely as we examine both old and emerging ways of being and managing life's challenges.
I have 25 years of experience as both a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor/teacher. I work with people with a wide range of emotional issues including: depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, and early attachment difficulties. I believe psychotherapy is powerful tool and works best with people who are committed to deepening their understanding of themselves and their relationships. I will work collaboratively with you and listen closely as we examine both old and emerging ways of being and managing life's challenges.
My therapeutic style is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration. You are the expert in your own experience, and I’m here to walk alongside you as you gain insight into your patterns, your pain, and your potential for growth. I specialize in helping people heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation using a blend of evidence-based and compassionate approaches. My work integrates CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, IFS, and mindfulness practices - all grounded in a trauma-informed, client-centered foundation.
My therapeutic style is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration. You are the expert in your own experience, and I’m here to walk alongside you as you gain insight into your patterns, your pain, and your potential for growth. I specialize in helping people heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation using a blend of evidence-based and compassionate approaches. My work integrates CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, IFS, and mindfulness practices - all grounded in a trauma-informed, client-centered foundation.
As a EMDR and Brainspotting therapist who lives with ADHD, I understand and feel the challenges of life from the point of view of a neurodivergent individual. There are so many difficulties we face every day, and we are not born knowing how to use coping skills and tools to manage them. As a result, the path you’ve been on may be scary, but I want you to know that you are not alone! This is where I come in. I am a trauma-informed therapist that specializes in working with adolescents and adults who experience ADHD, trauma, PTSD, LGBTQIA+, domestic violence, and sexual assault, or are in need of crisis intervention.
As a EMDR and Brainspotting therapist who lives with ADHD, I understand and feel the challenges of life from the point of view of a neurodivergent individual. There are so many difficulties we face every day, and we are not born knowing how to use coping skills and tools to manage them. As a result, the path you’ve been on may be scary, but I want you to know that you are not alone! This is where I come in. I am a trauma-informed therapist that specializes in working with adolescents and adults who experience ADHD, trauma, PTSD, LGBTQIA+, domestic violence, and sexual assault, or are in need of crisis intervention.
Do you often feel like you are not “good enough”? Or do you have a “Critical Voice” in your head that berates you and everything you do/not do? The “voice” may have been helpful at one time, but has moved from being helpful to becoming a punitive task master. So, now you turn to Google or You Tube to try to solve this problem. Maybe it is time to consider getting help, and maybe the help is available through therapy. I have successfully helped individuals with these types of problems. My client base is mostly people struggling with depression, anxiety, relationships, adult ADHD and problems related to alcohol and drug use.
Do you often feel like you are not “good enough”? Or do you have a “Critical Voice” in your head that berates you and everything you do/not do? The “voice” may have been helpful at one time, but has moved from being helpful to becoming a punitive task master. So, now you turn to Google or You Tube to try to solve this problem. Maybe it is time to consider getting help, and maybe the help is available through therapy. I have successfully helped individuals with these types of problems. My client base is mostly people struggling with depression, anxiety, relationships, adult ADHD and problems related to alcohol and drug use.
Megan has experience and training in supporting clients dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, addiction and substance use, ADHD, parenting stress, family issues, and burnout.
Megan Wills is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. She practices from a relational and trauma-informed lens. Megan believes that the foundation of effective therapy is a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship. She works to create a space where clients can experience support and unconditional positive regard, build insight into their values, and live a better life.
Megan has experience and training in supporting clients dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, addiction and substance use, ADHD, parenting stress, family issues, and burnout.
Megan Wills is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. She practices from a relational and trauma-informed lens. Megan believes that the foundation of effective therapy is a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship. She works to create a space where clients can experience support and unconditional positive regard, build insight into their values, and live a better life.
Creative people often need multiple ways to process and integrate information before things "click" and real change takes place. Blending art and animal therapy offers a space for flexible self-expression that moves beyond words into the sensory and tangible world. I focus on helping clients connect their unconscious and conscious minds to align around personal and relationship goals in fresh, creative ways. Together we can enter a space where safety and exploration are bridged, and issues of mood, anxiety, and past trauma can be safely and effectively worked through to improve overall functioning through mind-body integration.
Creative people often need multiple ways to process and integrate information before things "click" and real change takes place. Blending art and animal therapy offers a space for flexible self-expression that moves beyond words into the sensory and tangible world. I focus on helping clients connect their unconscious and conscious minds to align around personal and relationship goals in fresh, creative ways. Together we can enter a space where safety and exploration are bridged, and issues of mood, anxiety, and past trauma can be safely and effectively worked through to improve overall functioning through mind-body integration.
My primary interest as a psychologist lies in understanding the factors that will allow you to take better care of yourself and to enjoy positive and constructive relationships. My deeply respectful approach to psychotherapy will allow you to make good choices and feel good about them. This kind of therapy allows you to achieve more successful and enjoyable relationships with partners, friends, and professional contacts. I specialize in adult and adolescent psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, and issues of spirituality and social and cultural identity. I approach each therapy relationship individually, customizing the treatment to meet your specific needs.
My primary interest as a psychologist lies in understanding the factors that will allow you to take better care of yourself and to enjoy positive and constructive relationships. My deeply respectful approach to psychotherapy will allow you to make good choices and feel good about them. This kind of therapy allows you to achieve more successful and enjoyable relationships with partners, friends, and professional contacts. I specialize in adult and adolescent psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, and issues of spirituality and social and cultural identity. I approach each therapy relationship individually, customizing the treatment to meet your specific needs.
Ellie Dumerauf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I am a psychotherapist with a passionately client centered approach to therapy. Living with symptoms and/or living through experiences that are overwhelming can rupture confidence in ourselves and in our ability to adapt to life's challenges. I aim to help clients repair and deepen this trust in themselves. No matter how great the challenges, I believe that we all naturally move towards growth and healing when in an environment of genuine presence and support. I build therapeutic relationships grounded in authenticity, collaboration, and respect.
I am a psychotherapist with a passionately client centered approach to therapy. Living with symptoms and/or living through experiences that are overwhelming can rupture confidence in ourselves and in our ability to adapt to life's challenges. I aim to help clients repair and deepen this trust in themselves. No matter how great the challenges, I believe that we all naturally move towards growth and healing when in an environment of genuine presence and support. I build therapeutic relationships grounded in authenticity, collaboration, and respect.
I believe that psychotherapy can help people create more psychological space in which to live by developing a new perspective on the difficulties they face in their lives. My goal is to help people embrace their potential to live a full and satisfying life, despite the challenges they face. I have over 25 years of experience in helping individuals with a wide variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, substance use disorders and health-related conditions. I am sensitive to individual differences related to factors such as culture, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious tradition, environment, and military experience.
I believe that psychotherapy can help people create more psychological space in which to live by developing a new perspective on the difficulties they face in their lives. My goal is to help people embrace their potential to live a full and satisfying life, despite the challenges they face. I have over 25 years of experience in helping individuals with a wide variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, substance use disorders and health-related conditions. I am sensitive to individual differences related to factors such as culture, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious tradition, environment, and military experience.
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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.