Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Frankfort, IL
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Brian Jula
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
In private practice I have worked with and treated individuals with a variety of struggles including depression, anxiety,
bipolar
, obsessive-compulsive, sexual disorders and more.
“Most people seek therapy because something isn’t working. Sometimes people do not feel equipped to handle life’s problems – work stress, family stress, health issues, etc. Many individuals feel stuck trying to solve problems the same way when those solutions are no longer helpful. This pain can leave someone suffering and feeling helpless.” I want to help you gain perspective and new knowledge and skills for change. Often this involves being more aware and present in the moment. Many people do not recognize the power they have to create positive change in their lives. I will help empower you to find your strengths and make change.
Not accepting new clients
Liz Whitehead
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, RN
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
My areas of expertise include the treatment of anxiety, relationship concerns, life transitions, spiritual/existential issues, personality and mood disorders, such as
Bipolar
or Depression.
Are you feeling stuck and unhappy? Depressed? Anxious? Are you lying awake at night wishing you could shut your mind off? Do you have unresolved issues from the past? Has anyone ever told you that you have an anger problem? Would you like the rest of your life to be different?
Christina M Reed
Counselor, MA, NCC, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Through this work, I have gained knowledge about working with adults and children experiencing depression,
Bipolar disorder
, self-injury, flashbacks, panic attacks, sexual abuse/assault, substance abuse, domestic violence and anxiety disorders.
I have extensive counseling experience working with children, adolescents and their families. I have training in Art therapy and Play therapy to direct children through the counseling process. Children are better able to explore and relieve their symptoms through expressive therapy techniques. These expressive therapies work in conjunction with behavior and cognitive behavioral techniques to allow children and adolescents the ability to understand their problems and solve them. In addition, I work with the family and the parents to ensure comprehensive treatment and support systems. I have also worked with adults on parenting issues, coping strategies, and marital issues.
Tracey Kim Snow
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LFT, RMT, CFT
Verified
Verified
I have multiple specialties including; adult and womens' issues, grief and bereavement, family and couples counseling, anxiety and depression,
bipolar
, positive psychology, spirituality and mindfulness, child and adolescent counseling, young adults, divorce and life transitions, self esteem, parenting, blended families, caregivers, self care, personal coaching and empowerment, trauma, addiction & recovery.
Counseling is my calling. I feel honored to play a role in assisting people to overcome obstacles and to become the person that they always felt was possible. I am hear to guide people on their journey of self discovery while also providing the skills and tools necessary to overcome what ever challenges life has brought their way. I truly love what I do and provide caring acceptance and support to my clients. I am proud to say that my biggest referral base is former clients and I could not ask for a biggest compliment. Looking forward to helping you.
Simona Tuminello
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
During those years, I have gained extensive experience working with anxiety, depression,
bipolar
, ADHD, and substance use as well as various other issues.
The experience of anxiety and depression can feel debilitating and heavy. It can leave a person feeling stuck and hopeless caught in a loop of negative thinking and self-talk. Rarely can we identify any one thing causing this experience, rather, anxiety and depression are usually due to a more complex interaction of our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, environments, relationships, circumstances, and beliefs. By looking inward, we can better understand our own complex interaction of thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and beliefs that manifest into the experience of depression and anxiety. With understanding, we can begin to heal.
Vessela Andreeva
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer expert, compassionate, individualized counseling to help clients find insight into their feelings, behavior and relationships.
Waitlist for new clients
Kristen Dundee
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
There are many situations that can influence a person to seek therapy services. Maybe you are going through a difficult transition, such as grief, loss, or divorce. Maybe you are experiencing signs and symptoms of anxiety or depression and are feeling nervous, worried, or sad. Regardless of the life transition or the type of symptoms you are struggling with, therapy can help. My goal is to understand what has led to this point in time, what this experience has been like for you, and what direction in life you want to go. Working together, we’ll determine what obstacles are getting in the way of moving forward and what steps can be
Dr. Joyce Nugent Hirschbeck
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Deciding to seek therapy can be both exciting and frightening. It is a time when you have made an important decision to improve your life, to seek balance, and to find solutions to your problems. I am open, welcoming, and empathic in my approach. I work with adults, teens, couples, and families. My treatment orientations are family systems & cognitive-behavioral therapy. I specialize in the treatment of pathologies such as: Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, Personality Disorders, Couple Conflict, Divorce, and Families in Crisis. I specialize in marital & family therapy, grief work, and trauma.
Dorothy Kuklinski
Counselor, LCPC, CADC
Verified
Verified
Is your head spinning trying to figure it all out, leaving you either exhausted or sometimes filled with anxiety? Would you like to have an objective voice just to help you talk through things and guide you in deciding what you want and where you are going? I work with teens and adults who are often describing these things. When you start therapy, the process of unfolding it all and making sense of it is so important. My role is to help you feel comfortable and safe as we do this one step at a time.
Waitlist for new clients
Briea Frestel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified
Verified
Briea is an enthusiastic and compassionate therapist whose values are rooted in holistic wellness. She received her Master’s degree in Social Work from Aurora University and now practices as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and has training in trauma-informed yoga. Briea has over seven years of experience working in multiple levels of care.
Jen Baffi
Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
There are times in life that one’s feelings are beyond words. Those times when it feels difficult for you to strive for understanding and feel heard. It is my privilege to create a safe place to honor these feelings and process them in a non-judgmental way for you so together we may best explore the inner richness of you and your life. Through this process, and journey of self discovery, I will help you express yourself and garnish more creative and healthier ways to transcend obstacles in your life and ultimately lead a most fulfilling and rich life.
Sarah Hart
Counselor, MA, LCPC, C-DBT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Sarah is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who obtained her Master's degree in Clinical Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Sarah provides individual, family and couples counseling to all age ranges. Sarah has had all-encompassing experience across therapeutic settings, including residential treatment settings, partial hospitalization, community based and on an outpatient basis. Sarah specializes in treating individuals who suffer from suicidal ideations, self-injuring behaviors, depression, anxiety/panic, personality disorders, trauma, loss, transitional phases, eating disorders and substance abuse/dependence.
Tamika Manson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Northern Illinois University and a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology/Argosy University. I have many years of counseling experience from working at community agencies and community colleges. I have worked with ages ranged from very young children to older adults. My work with youth included young children who have experienced trauma or abuse. I have worked with teens whom have experienced a myriad of issues including depression, suicidal ideation, abuse and self-harming behaviors.
Michele Arthur
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling overwhelmed by day-to-day life? Do you find yourself talking to family and friends only to hear yourself talk but feeling as if you aren’t getting anywhere? I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to develop realistic strategies and plans. I offer an objective viewpoint and a variety of tools to empower you to start making the changes you want. Also, if you are seeking a faith-based approach, my training in both counseling and theology has helped equip me to integrate spirituality and psychology when that is requested.
John J Brolley
Counselor, EdD, MA, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You have been feeling anxious. Struggling to get things done. Not yourself when spending time with family and friends. Before now, you have been too proud to talk to someone. Someone who will put your concerns first and just listen without judgement or unsolicited advice. You know that once you are worrying less, being more productive, you will enjoy your family and career more and be increasingly confident about taking on new challenges. Please call me at (815) 981-9892 to discuss how I can be of help!
Paige Villalobos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you often feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders? Are you tired of spinning everything around in your brain without being able to come up with clear answers or direction? Clients that I work with often describe the tremendous relief it feels just to start talking with someone with an objective voice and a calming presence. I am an active participant in the process, asking questions and offering structured guidance and specific ideas. My goal is to empower others to become creative with me as we begin working through the issues.
Laura Scott-Crusing
Counselor, LCPC, CADC, MISAII
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
"Your greatest self has been waiting your whole life, don't make it wait any longer." When we least expect it, life throws us many difficult challenges. Therapy is the first step in your journey of self exploration and change. You have the power to overcome obstacles and make positive changes in your life. I can give you the proper guidance, education, and tools to make your life better.
Haley Grasso-Viktora
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Perhaps you are struggling with sexual expression, issues with obtaining/maintaining erection, painful intercourse, lack of drive, adjusting to bodily changes after childbirth, menopause or changes related to aging or chronic pain/injury. Maybe you are re-learning your body after gender-related transitions, exploring ethical non-monogamy/polyamory, struggling to enjoy sex during infertility, working through infidelity, trying to get on the same sexual page as a partner or simply want to enhance your personal sexual experience. We all deserve to experience enjoyable sex and be in touch with our sexual selves.
Laura Marie Schramm
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHS, LPC, CADC
Verified
Verified
I believe that it takes courage for a person to reach out for support and that the first steps for counseling support can be difficult. When one makes this leap of faith, I believe they are passionate and should be encouraged to learn, grow, and heal. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space so that the therapeutic relationship can be nurtured. I believe in a collaborative process and abide by confidentiality rules and ethics. I believe all my clients are resilient, capable, and have inner strength to make positive changes, and look forward to taking this journey with them.
Compassionate Care LSC, INC
Counselor, LCPC, CADC, MISAII
Verified
Verified
Compassionate Care LSC, INC has therapists that are professional, certified, and licensed to meet the growing needs of the world we live in. We are committed to developing a relationship of caring for all the individuals we serve. We offer over 20 years of clinical experience and expertise. We take the time to help you when your life has been turned upside down and you don't know what to do. We can help you solve the obstacles that are getting in the way of your life.
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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.