Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Glenview, IL
As a licensed clinical social worker, I specialize in supporting adults facing diverse challenges like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and personality disorders.
Passionate about fostering a welcoming and non-judgmental space, my aim is to empower clients to explore their thoughts and emotions. The ultimate goal is to support individuals on their journey towards mental well-being, aligning the assistance with their specific needs.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I specialize in supporting adults facing diverse challenges like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and personality disorders.
Passionate about fostering a welcoming and non-judgmental space, my aim is to empower clients to explore their thoughts and emotions. The ultimate goal is to support individuals on their journey towards mental well-being, aligning the assistance with their specific needs.
I have experience with a variety of presenting issues such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, depression, substance use, and process addictions.
I use a positive psychology approach to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship. I encourage my clients to trust their own process and engage in radical self-acceptance in order to promote a better sense of self-worth and lasting emotional/behavioral changes. I like to integrate mindfulness with examinations of emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
I have experience with a variety of presenting issues such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, depression, substance use, and process addictions.
I use a positive psychology approach to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship. I encourage my clients to trust their own process and engage in radical self-acceptance in order to promote a better sense of self-worth and lasting emotional/behavioral changes. I like to integrate mindfulness with examinations of emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families working through anxiety, depression, PTSD, adjustment disorders, grief, and communication challenges. I began my journey in a therapeutic day school, where I discovered a passion for providing community mental health services. Over the past 5 years, I’ve served as a residential therapist, community outreach worker, and outpatient behavioral health provider in clinical settings.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families working through anxiety, depression, PTSD, adjustment disorders, grief, and communication challenges. I began my journey in a therapeutic day school, where I discovered a passion for providing community mental health services. Over the past 5 years, I’ve served as a residential therapist, community outreach worker, and outpatient behavioral health provider in clinical settings.
I love working with college age/young adults, and adults. At times, school, home life, and transitions to college or living on your own can be tough to navigate. Life can become overwhelming and we lose insight into our abilities to problem solve, stay organized, and cope with stress, anxiety, or depression. I want to work with you to improve your executive functioning skills, find and use your strengths, increase your self-esteem, re-develop and create new coping strategies, and utilize the resources and connections in your community so you feel supported and in control.
I love working with college age/young adults, and adults. At times, school, home life, and transitions to college or living on your own can be tough to navigate. Life can become overwhelming and we lose insight into our abilities to problem solve, stay organized, and cope with stress, anxiety, or depression. I want to work with you to improve your executive functioning skills, find and use your strengths, increase your self-esteem, re-develop and create new coping strategies, and utilize the resources and connections in your community so you feel supported and in control.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Counselor who began my career supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and later transitioned into therapeutic work with people of all ages and abilities, including trauma survivors and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I work with children (age five and up), families, couples, and groups, addressing concerns like anxiety, men's mental health, self-harm, spirituality, relationship struggles, and trauma. For younger clients, I use play therapy to create a welcoming space for healing.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Counselor who began my career supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and later transitioned into therapeutic work with people of all ages and abilities, including trauma survivors and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I work with children (age five and up), families, couples, and groups, addressing concerns like anxiety, men's mental health, self-harm, spirituality, relationship struggles, and trauma. For younger clients, I use play therapy to create a welcoming space for healing.
Finding support for yourself or a family member is a very hard thing to do. Asking for help is never easy. It takes a lot to build trust with someone who understand you and the world around you. The goal is to focus on positive outcomes and find inner strength for you when facing the toughest challenges in life. Everyone's challenges may look different, and yours are just as important. I am licensed social worker with over 7 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families. I take a person centered and cognitive behavioral approach to therapy.
Finding support for yourself or a family member is a very hard thing to do. Asking for help is never easy. It takes a lot to build trust with someone who understand you and the world around you. The goal is to focus on positive outcomes and find inner strength for you when facing the toughest challenges in life. Everyone's challenges may look different, and yours are just as important. I am licensed social worker with over 7 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families. I take a person centered and cognitive behavioral approach to therapy.
Selecting a therapist and initiating the process can be intimidating. I want you make the right choice for you. My practice is focused on individuals and couples. I am a licensed psychotherapist and AASECT certified Sex Therapist. I specialize in treating issues that impact relationships such as conflict management, sex, communication and emotional connection. My areas of expertise include anxiety and OCD, out of control sexual behavior, spectrum disorder, interpersonal conflict, intimacy avoidance, communication problems, gender or sexual identity, trauma, treating sexual dysfunctions and more.
Selecting a therapist and initiating the process can be intimidating. I want you make the right choice for you. My practice is focused on individuals and couples. I am a licensed psychotherapist and AASECT certified Sex Therapist. I specialize in treating issues that impact relationships such as conflict management, sex, communication and emotional connection. My areas of expertise include anxiety and OCD, out of control sexual behavior, spectrum disorder, interpersonal conflict, intimacy avoidance, communication problems, gender or sexual identity, trauma, treating sexual dysfunctions and more.
Sometimes life can seem overwhelming- whether we are held back by things in our past, experiencing present obstacles, or anxious about things to come. I am passionate about supporting others in overcoming life’s difficulties to reach their goals. I view therapy as a collaborative relationship between therapist and client. I value creating a safe and accepting environment where clients feel comfortable being their authentic selves. I have experience working with individuals and couples on a variety of presenting concerns- relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, mood regulation, and stressful life adjustments.
Sometimes life can seem overwhelming- whether we are held back by things in our past, experiencing present obstacles, or anxious about things to come. I am passionate about supporting others in overcoming life’s difficulties to reach their goals. I view therapy as a collaborative relationship between therapist and client. I value creating a safe and accepting environment where clients feel comfortable being their authentic selves. I have experience working with individuals and couples on a variety of presenting concerns- relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, mood regulation, and stressful life adjustments.
Allison Murphy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCPC
Glenview, IL 60025
Waitlist for new clients
My ideal patients are adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, self-esteem, body image, eating disorders and/or disordered eating behaviors. I focus on targeting patterns while highlighting underlying causes for behaviors, and helping patients work towards healthier relationships with themselves and others. My approach is patient-focused and evidenced based, incorporating techniques from CBT, ACT, and DBT. I incorporate a multitude of techniques depending on the individual needs, and promote positive change for patients to accomplish their goals.
My ideal patients are adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, self-esteem, body image, eating disorders and/or disordered eating behaviors. I focus on targeting patterns while highlighting underlying causes for behaviors, and helping patients work towards healthier relationships with themselves and others. My approach is patient-focused and evidenced based, incorporating techniques from CBT, ACT, and DBT. I incorporate a multitude of techniques depending on the individual needs, and promote positive change for patients to accomplish their goals.
I have a broad range of clinical experience, including community mental health, inpatient/crisis settings in multiple roles, residential treatment, and individual psychotherapy in an outpatient setting. I work with teens, tweens, young adults, and mature adults. I have been instrumental in helping many patients to overcome and manage their symptoms of anxiety disorders, depression, disordered eating, and mood disorders. I possess specialty experience with eating disorders and OCD.
I have a broad range of clinical experience, including community mental health, inpatient/crisis settings in multiple roles, residential treatment, and individual psychotherapy in an outpatient setting. I work with teens, tweens, young adults, and mature adults. I have been instrumental in helping many patients to overcome and manage their symptoms of anxiety disorders, depression, disordered eating, and mood disorders. I possess specialty experience with eating disorders and OCD.
I treat adults and adolescents struggling with depression, stress and anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, relationship concerns, and attachment issues.
One of my specialties is trauma and PTSD therapy. Everyone defines trauma differently, be it a loss of a loved one, a failed marriage, a physical or sexual assault, or any event that has impacted your life. I believe that, whether the traumatic event occurred yesterday or 20 years ago, you don't have to suffer its negative effects indefinitely.
I treat adults and adolescents struggling with depression, stress and anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, relationship concerns, and attachment issues.
One of my specialties is trauma and PTSD therapy. Everyone defines trauma differently, be it a loss of a loved one, a failed marriage, a physical or sexual assault, or any event that has impacted your life. I believe that, whether the traumatic event occurred yesterday or 20 years ago, you don't have to suffer its negative effects indefinitely.
Nicole (she/her) received her undergraduate degree in psychology and sociology with a minor in social work from Elmhurst College. She then received her masters degree in social work at the Jane Addams School of Social Work at UIC. She has worked in the domestic violence field for over ten years and currently works in private practice using her clinical skills to help couples maintain healthy relationships. Using knowledge and experience from the earlier part of her career, Nicole currently provides tools to help partners navigate conflict, rebuild trust, grow intimacy and connection, and prevent unhealthy patterns from taking root.
Nicole (she/her) received her undergraduate degree in psychology and sociology with a minor in social work from Elmhurst College. She then received her masters degree in social work at the Jane Addams School of Social Work at UIC. She has worked in the domestic violence field for over ten years and currently works in private practice using her clinical skills to help couples maintain healthy relationships. Using knowledge and experience from the earlier part of her career, Nicole currently provides tools to help partners navigate conflict, rebuild trust, grow intimacy and connection, and prevent unhealthy patterns from taking root.
Trust, transparency, and communication are the pillars to connection, self-discovery and meaningful growth. My passion lies in my ability to build these connections with children and their families through empathy and understanding. My years of experience as a School Psychologist have affords me the unique perspective of how to support the whole child, through building connections between home, school and the community. I work with you to identify strengths and work towards solutions by changing thought processes, modifying behaviors, and understanding emotional regulation.
Trust, transparency, and communication are the pillars to connection, self-discovery and meaningful growth. My passion lies in my ability to build these connections with children and their families through empathy and understanding. My years of experience as a School Psychologist have affords me the unique perspective of how to support the whole child, through building connections between home, school and the community. I work with you to identify strengths and work towards solutions by changing thought processes, modifying behaviors, and understanding emotional regulation.
If you are looking for support for you or a family member, it can often be difficult to ask for help. It takes a lot to trust someone to understand what is going on in your world. The goal is to focus on positive outcomes and find inner strength for you when facing the toughest challenges in life. Everyone's challenges may look different, and yours are just as important. All of this is accomplished through empathy, and finding what avenue and path is best for you.
If you are looking for support for you or a family member, it can often be difficult to ask for help. It takes a lot to trust someone to understand what is going on in your world. The goal is to focus on positive outcomes and find inner strength for you when facing the toughest challenges in life. Everyone's challenges may look different, and yours are just as important. All of this is accomplished through empathy, and finding what avenue and path is best for you.
The past several years have been challenging; both individually and collectively we have endured varied levels of trauma. Combine that with the struggles we were carrying pre-pandemic and it can sometimes feel impossible to properly address any of it. So many of us are feeling stuck, questioning our core beliefs, resulting in negative thought patterns and problematic behaviors. Allow me to help you untangle the problems and stress you are facing. It is not always easy asking for help, but one of my inherent values is that there is immense courage and resilience behind our ability to do so.
The past several years have been challenging; both individually and collectively we have endured varied levels of trauma. Combine that with the struggles we were carrying pre-pandemic and it can sometimes feel impossible to properly address any of it. So many of us are feeling stuck, questioning our core beliefs, resulting in negative thought patterns and problematic behaviors. Allow me to help you untangle the problems and stress you are facing. It is not always easy asking for help, but one of my inherent values is that there is immense courage and resilience behind our ability to do so.
I like working with adults at mid life who have bipolar and/or trauma.
Have you been listening to podcasts, reading Substack, talking to Chat-GPT and still not feeling better? I get it. I do all those things too. They're convenient and free. But none of them can take the place of a real connection with a person who listens and understands. And most of us don't have enough of that in our busy lives. I have a couple of in person openings during the day on Thursdays and lots of virtual openings during the day on Wednesdays and Fridays.
I like working with adults at mid life who have bipolar and/or trauma.
Have you been listening to podcasts, reading Substack, talking to Chat-GPT and still not feeling better? I get it. I do all those things too. They're convenient and free. But none of them can take the place of a real connection with a person who listens and understands. And most of us don't have enough of that in our busy lives. I have a couple of in person openings during the day on Thursdays and lots of virtual openings during the day on Wednesdays and Fridays.
I strive to provide a warm, judgment-free environment where patients can explore their mental health goals and discover their inner strengths. I aim to meet patients where they are, offering compassionate support throughout their counseling journey. In sessions, I collaborate with patients to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to their values and needs. I have experience helping individuals manage conditions like depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, major life changes, and compulsive gambling.
I strive to provide a warm, judgment-free environment where patients can explore their mental health goals and discover their inner strengths. I aim to meet patients where they are, offering compassionate support throughout their counseling journey. In sessions, I collaborate with patients to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to their values and needs. I have experience helping individuals manage conditions like depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, major life changes, and compulsive gambling.
I have learned that beneath these presenting issues can be can be a mix of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, betrayal, trauma and stress.
My approach assists clients to increase awareness of self-defeating behaviors, choices and negative thought patterns that perpetuate unmanageability. Once we develop awareness of these patterns we can begin to make changes-healthier choices, begin to set boundaries and choose to respond versus react in difficult situations.
I have learned that beneath these presenting issues can be can be a mix of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, betrayal, trauma and stress.
My approach assists clients to increase awareness of self-defeating behaviors, choices and negative thought patterns that perpetuate unmanageability. Once we develop awareness of these patterns we can begin to make changes-healthier choices, begin to set boundaries and choose to respond versus react in difficult situations.
During these challenging times, we can often feel overwhelmed by the unknown. Your life may not be going in the direction you planned, your relationships may feel more strained, and you may even wonder how you’ll make it through the next day. It may be time to take care of yourself by working with a therapist to help you find new ways to navigate these challenges and thrive.
During these challenging times, we can often feel overwhelmed by the unknown. Your life may not be going in the direction you planned, your relationships may feel more strained, and you may even wonder how you’ll make it through the next day. It may be time to take care of yourself by working with a therapist to help you find new ways to navigate these challenges and thrive.
I approach my patients in a non-judgmental way with deep empathy and acceptance. My 40 years as a restructuring lawyer gives him the unique life experience to help my patients identify the problems that brought them into therapy, and then engage with them in a journey to find the individual strengths they already possess to move past the problem and forward with their lives. Many patients come into therapy believing that they are the problem that is preventing them from living a happy and fulfilling life. I seek to separate the person from the problem and explore the ways in which the problem is acting as a barrier.
I approach my patients in a non-judgmental way with deep empathy and acceptance. My 40 years as a restructuring lawyer gives him the unique life experience to help my patients identify the problems that brought them into therapy, and then engage with them in a journey to find the individual strengths they already possess to move past the problem and forward with their lives. Many patients come into therapy believing that they are the problem that is preventing them from living a happy and fulfilling life. I seek to separate the person from the problem and explore the ways in which the problem is acting as a barrier.
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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.