Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Saint Charles, IL
I specialize in treating Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Trauma, Bipolar Disorder, Grief, and Life Transitions.
Life can be hard and we are so busy living our lives that it can be difficult to take a pause to see and do something different. That is where therapy can be extremely beneficial. Therapy can assist you in caring for your whole self to promote a healthy you so you can continue to thrive in your life. Therapy can remind you of your worth, potential and hope. It can be a place to unwind, to explore, to process and to grow. Therapy is a journey and I'm excited you have started on your journey!
I specialize in treating Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Trauma, Bipolar Disorder, Grief, and Life Transitions.
Life can be hard and we are so busy living our lives that it can be difficult to take a pause to see and do something different. That is where therapy can be extremely beneficial. Therapy can assist you in caring for your whole self to promote a healthy you so you can continue to thrive in your life. Therapy can remind you of your worth, potential and hope. It can be a place to unwind, to explore, to process and to grow. Therapy is a journey and I'm excited you have started on your journey!
l work with persons dealing with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Bipolar Disorder, Anger Management, Stress Management, Self Esteem, Relationship Communications, Co-Dependency, and Divorce. The therapeutic strategies that I utilize are evidence-based such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Along with client input, I help you to develop coping strategies and new skills to mitigate current stressors, improve self-compassion, cultivate a sense of self-value and increase resiliency.
l work with persons dealing with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Bipolar Disorder, Anger Management, Stress Management, Self Esteem, Relationship Communications, Co-Dependency, and Divorce. The therapeutic strategies that I utilize are evidence-based such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Along with client input, I help you to develop coping strategies and new skills to mitigate current stressors, improve self-compassion, cultivate a sense of self-value and increase resiliency.
I bring to the practice over ten years of working with adults, adolescents, and their families in outpatient, residential, and inpatient settings. For a period, I served as clinical director of a child and adolescent psychiatric unit. As a result, I frequently takes on adolescents with more significant emotional and behavioral disorders and families in crisis in which hospitalization may be required. Outside of working with adolescents, one of my particular interests is doing marital therapy. Additionally, my specialties with adults are anger management, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, borderline personality disorder, pain management, and men's issues.
I bring to the practice over ten years of working with adults, adolescents, and their families in outpatient, residential, and inpatient settings. For a period, I served as clinical director of a child and adolescent psychiatric unit. As a result, I frequently takes on adolescents with more significant emotional and behavioral disorders and families in crisis in which hospitalization may be required. Outside of working with adolescents, one of my particular interests is doing marital therapy. Additionally, my specialties with adults are anger management, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, borderline personality disorder, pain management, and men's issues.
In my practice, I provide individual, family, couples, and group counseling for ages 4-60 years of age. I have high levels of competence ranging from behavioral/conduct issues, adjustment disorders, high functioning Autism, blended family/divorce issues, ADHD, self esteem issues, relational aggression/bullying, anxiety, depression, Bipolar and other mood disorders, personality disorders, substance abuse, marital issues/relational issues, life transition and a myriad of other complex challenges.
In my practice, I provide individual, family, couples, and group counseling for ages 4-60 years of age. I have high levels of competence ranging from behavioral/conduct issues, adjustment disorders, high functioning Autism, blended family/divorce issues, ADHD, self esteem issues, relational aggression/bullying, anxiety, depression, Bipolar and other mood disorders, personality disorders, substance abuse, marital issues/relational issues, life transition and a myriad of other complex challenges.
Whether you are seeking help with a current situation or a longer-term problem, you're probably needing understanding and support. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families for over 25 years. The majority of my experience has been working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety disorders, and relationship problems. I also have expertise with adult ADHD, Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs), and Bipolar Disorder. I will offer you support, empathy, and helpful tools which address your particular symptoms. I enjoy getting to know each person and helping them create a more satisfying life.
Whether you are seeking help with a current situation or a longer-term problem, you're probably needing understanding and support. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families for over 25 years. The majority of my experience has been working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety disorders, and relationship problems. I also have expertise with adult ADHD, Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs), and Bipolar Disorder. I will offer you support, empathy, and helpful tools which address your particular symptoms. I enjoy getting to know each person and helping them create a more satisfying life.
I have experience working with many issues: depression, anxiety, bipolar, borderline personality, autism, ADHD, addiction.
Everyone needs help sometimes. Life comes with challenges and finding support is important in order to face them, especially when the challenges feel like more than we can handle on our own. I believe that every person has the strength they need to face these challenges and often just need help to find it. I am here to offer whatever is needed: a safe place to freely speak your mind without judgment, a chance to be understood, an ally to look at situations and options, a companion to offer new ideas and perspectives.
I have experience working with many issues: depression, anxiety, bipolar, borderline personality, autism, ADHD, addiction.
Everyone needs help sometimes. Life comes with challenges and finding support is important in order to face them, especially when the challenges feel like more than we can handle on our own. I believe that every person has the strength they need to face these challenges and often just need help to find it. I am here to offer whatever is needed: a safe place to freely speak your mind without judgment, a chance to be understood, an ally to look at situations and options, a companion to offer new ideas and perspectives.
I want to support you in working towards functionality, balance, and wholeness. Through a holistic approach, my goal is to help you to understand the connection between your mind and body and how this connection impacts your healing journey. I believe that by exploring and engaging with the different parts of ourselves, we can experience true healing and achieve a sense of wholeness, empowering us to live more connected and fulfilling lives. I work with teens, young adults, and adults on issues of depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, grief/loss, and self-worth.
I want to support you in working towards functionality, balance, and wholeness. Through a holistic approach, my goal is to help you to understand the connection between your mind and body and how this connection impacts your healing journey. I believe that by exploring and engaging with the different parts of ourselves, we can experience true healing and achieve a sense of wholeness, empowering us to live more connected and fulfilling lives. I work with teens, young adults, and adults on issues of depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, grief/loss, and self-worth.
Taking the first step takes a lot of courage. Wherever you are on your journey to a more authentic, healthy you, I can help. My warm, caring approach combines compassion, trust, and strength-based practices to provide a safe, judgment-free environment for individuals and families to learn and grow. Together, we can set short/long term goals, identify negative thought and behavior patterns, develop a variety of coping skills, and gain new insight with each session. I provide services to children, adolescents, and adults. I also offer group sessions. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, mood disorders etc.
Taking the first step takes a lot of courage. Wherever you are on your journey to a more authentic, healthy you, I can help. My warm, caring approach combines compassion, trust, and strength-based practices to provide a safe, judgment-free environment for individuals and families to learn and grow. Together, we can set short/long term goals, identify negative thought and behavior patterns, develop a variety of coping skills, and gain new insight with each session. I provide services to children, adolescents, and adults. I also offer group sessions. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, mood disorders etc.
Jeffery Lange, LPC, CADC, is dedicated to supporting and guiding you through your personal challenges at your own pace. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, or relationship issues, Jeffery offers a compassionate and professional approach to help you find your way forward. With 20 years of experience in the addictions and mental health field, Jeffery has developed a deep understanding of the complexities of these issues. He creates a safe and secure environment where you can feel comfortable exploring your concerns and working towards your goals.
Jeffery Lange, LPC, CADC, is dedicated to supporting and guiding you through your personal challenges at your own pace. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, or relationship issues, Jeffery offers a compassionate and professional approach to help you find your way forward. With 20 years of experience in the addictions and mental health field, Jeffery has developed a deep understanding of the complexities of these issues. He creates a safe and secure environment where you can feel comfortable exploring your concerns and working towards your goals.
Do you feel like you're stuck? Or that it is difficult to manage your life or emotions? It is not easy to take the first step in seeking therapy but it can honestly change your life in the ways you are hoping. If you are struggling to find energy, motivation, quality relationships, or purpose, now is the time to take that first step to help yourself. This includes developing the capacity for emotion regulation, learning to self-soothe, assertiveness training, and building insight into the self. Dr. Emily Frey provides a warm, genuine, empathic environment for clients, while fostering sensitivity and vulnerability.
Do you feel like you're stuck? Or that it is difficult to manage your life or emotions? It is not easy to take the first step in seeking therapy but it can honestly change your life in the ways you are hoping. If you are struggling to find energy, motivation, quality relationships, or purpose, now is the time to take that first step to help yourself. This includes developing the capacity for emotion regulation, learning to self-soothe, assertiveness training, and building insight into the self. Dr. Emily Frey provides a warm, genuine, empathic environment for clients, while fostering sensitivity and vulnerability.
Laura Kowalski
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, IL 60174
Ever feel like life is not going how you expected it to? We often have expectations of how we should be feeling or what our life should be like, and our reality doesn’t always match up. This can result in uncomfortable feelings like anxiety, sadness, disappointment, or stress. While these feelings may not be comfortable, they are a part of our lives. Whether you have been feeling this way for a while or just recently, the fact that you are reading this probably means that you have decided to seek help.
Ever feel like life is not going how you expected it to? We often have expectations of how we should be feeling or what our life should be like, and our reality doesn’t always match up. This can result in uncomfortable feelings like anxiety, sadness, disappointment, or stress. While these feelings may not be comfortable, they are a part of our lives. Whether you have been feeling this way for a while or just recently, the fact that you are reading this probably means that you have decided to seek help.
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For over a decade I have worked with Adult and Adolescent Patients coping with various Life Challenges. I maintain a supportive and collaborative therapeutic relationship with my Patients as they negotiate their identified challenge areas. Specific areas of focus within my practice are Life Stage Challenges; Grief and Loss; Fertility and Postpartum; and Anxiety and Depression. Over the last five years, I have incorporated Animal Assisted Psychotherapy with my Canine Co-therapists. While not all sessions are appropriate for Animal Assisted Psychotherapy, the addition of Canine Co-therapists has been met with positive feedback.
For over a decade I have worked with Adult and Adolescent Patients coping with various Life Challenges. I maintain a supportive and collaborative therapeutic relationship with my Patients as they negotiate their identified challenge areas. Specific areas of focus within my practice are Life Stage Challenges; Grief and Loss; Fertility and Postpartum; and Anxiety and Depression. Over the last five years, I have incorporated Animal Assisted Psychotherapy with my Canine Co-therapists. While not all sessions are appropriate for Animal Assisted Psychotherapy, the addition of Canine Co-therapists has been met with positive feedback.
Congratulations, you have made the first and most important step in helping yourself reach your goals. I believe psychotherapy is truly a process, one which the therapist can help guide a client to make the changes they need for positive change. My 15+ years of experience working with teens, young adults, adults and families allows for me to treat the whole person and not just the symptoms. As all clients have differing needs, it is crucial for you to find the right therapist, the one with whom you feel a comfort and who might best help you succeed.
Congratulations, you have made the first and most important step in helping yourself reach your goals. I believe psychotherapy is truly a process, one which the therapist can help guide a client to make the changes they need for positive change. My 15+ years of experience working with teens, young adults, adults and families allows for me to treat the whole person and not just the symptoms. As all clients have differing needs, it is crucial for you to find the right therapist, the one with whom you feel a comfort and who might best help you succeed.
Silvia Gomez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Charles, IL 60174
Life throws all of us (as humans), many difficult situations that at times are hard to navigate without extra support. I empower individuals and families to create healthier coping skills. These skills help create a happier sense of self in individuals, and the positive impact extends to their homes. It also helps create a better society. My approach encompasses a variety of clinical interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused therapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy to name a few. I consider myself an Integrative and Holistic therapist.
Life throws all of us (as humans), many difficult situations that at times are hard to navigate without extra support. I empower individuals and families to create healthier coping skills. These skills help create a happier sense of self in individuals, and the positive impact extends to their homes. It also helps create a better society. My approach encompasses a variety of clinical interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused therapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy to name a few. I consider myself an Integrative and Holistic therapist.
Consider Yourself Counseling Services
Counselor, LCPC, CADC, BCPC, MS
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, IL 60174
Our mission is to help individuals improve their emotions, thoughts, and physical state to grow in a safe, positive direction while improving lifestyle and relationships. This is accomplished through working together with other family members and medical providers if necessary. We believe in customizing types of therapy and techniques according to individual unique life circumstances. Most importantly, we respect the belief that each person is empowered and has the ability to heal or find the way to happiness. Our role is to assist you in finding your "best" self. Thus, the saying "Consider Yourself!"
Our mission is to help individuals improve their emotions, thoughts, and physical state to grow in a safe, positive direction while improving lifestyle and relationships. This is accomplished through working together with other family members and medical providers if necessary. We believe in customizing types of therapy and techniques according to individual unique life circumstances. Most importantly, we respect the belief that each person is empowered and has the ability to heal or find the way to happiness. Our role is to assist you in finding your "best" self. Thus, the saying "Consider Yourself!"
I enjoy helping those on a journey toward better self-awareness around their emotional life, satisfaction in relationships, and getting through what seems stuck. Counseling is a place to feel safe to explore difficult relationships or past or current trauma. I want my clients to feel advocated for, and to find a deeper understanding of self and gain insight into how our past affects present relationships and struggles. Finding your true-self is so important. Skill building and assertiveness training are also a part of the therapy I do. My experience for the last 22 years has been in individual therapy with kids, teens, and adults.
I enjoy helping those on a journey toward better self-awareness around their emotional life, satisfaction in relationships, and getting through what seems stuck. Counseling is a place to feel safe to explore difficult relationships or past or current trauma. I want my clients to feel advocated for, and to find a deeper understanding of self and gain insight into how our past affects present relationships and struggles. Finding your true-self is so important. Skill building and assertiveness training are also a part of the therapy I do. My experience for the last 22 years has been in individual therapy with kids, teens, and adults.
I will provide a safe place, an open mind, a compassionate heart, and a listening ear. Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or in a crisis? I will provide an appointment within 24 hours if needed. Not in a crisis but just need some life coaching, I will help with that too. I utilize an eclectic approach taking into account age, background, and the individual needs of each of my clients. In my 25+ years of experience I have assisted individuals, adolescents, couples, families when faced with challenges in journey of life.
I will provide a safe place, an open mind, a compassionate heart, and a listening ear. Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or in a crisis? I will provide an appointment within 24 hours if needed. Not in a crisis but just need some life coaching, I will help with that too. I utilize an eclectic approach taking into account age, background, and the individual needs of each of my clients. In my 25+ years of experience I have assisted individuals, adolescents, couples, families when faced with challenges in journey of life.
Michelle Gomberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, IL 60174
I believe that everyone does the best they can with the resources they have. However, when bad things happen, people often find themselves stuck in roles and situations they do not want to be in. I can help you re-discover your true self and be a leader in your own life. I have over 15 years of experience counseling adults and couples.
I believe that everyone does the best they can with the resources they have. However, when bad things happen, people often find themselves stuck in roles and situations they do not want to be in. I can help you re-discover your true self and be a leader in your own life. I have over 15 years of experience counseling adults and couples.
WHEN LIFE CHANGES OR NEEDS TO CHANGE, you want to figure out what this means for you and those around you - especially during times of crisis, when you simply feel stuck, or when overwhelmed by more than one problem. I work very successfully with adults and teens to tackle difficult problems - including LIFE TRANSITIONS AND RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGES OF ALL TYPES whether partner, parent/teen, professional or personal - and help you gently move through any deeply felt emotions of loss, frustration, or anger. I help you navigate through tough periods of stress, sadness, depression, and/or crippling anxiety symptoms - and guide you to enjoy renewed hope.
WHEN LIFE CHANGES OR NEEDS TO CHANGE, you want to figure out what this means for you and those around you - especially during times of crisis, when you simply feel stuck, or when overwhelmed by more than one problem. I work very successfully with adults and teens to tackle difficult problems - including LIFE TRANSITIONS AND RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGES OF ALL TYPES whether partner, parent/teen, professional or personal - and help you gently move through any deeply felt emotions of loss, frustration, or anger. I help you navigate through tough periods of stress, sadness, depression, and/or crippling anxiety symptoms - and guide you to enjoy renewed hope.
Joanna Robbins
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, IL 60174 (Online Only)
I will work with women and men, ages 16 and up, coping with a variety of difficulties of varying intensities. A mental health diagnosis, problematic behavior pattern or life stressors can all be reasons for seeking treatment. Presenting problems I am ready to help my clients conquer include, but are not limited to; Anxiety, Depression and other Mood Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, ADHD, Personality Disorders, marital or parenting issues, school refusal, family conflict, self-harm and disordered eating. Due to only providing telehealth, an assessment for appropriateness will need to be completed during the first phone call.
I will work with women and men, ages 16 and up, coping with a variety of difficulties of varying intensities. A mental health diagnosis, problematic behavior pattern or life stressors can all be reasons for seeking treatment. Presenting problems I am ready to help my clients conquer include, but are not limited to; Anxiety, Depression and other Mood Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, ADHD, Personality Disorders, marital or parenting issues, school refusal, family conflict, self-harm and disordered eating. Due to only providing telehealth, an assessment for appropriateness will need to be completed during the first phone call.
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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.