Bipolar Disorder therapists in Chicago, Illinois IL
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Bipolar
XaHara A. MeGod
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, R-DMT, CPT
I provide compassionate, stabilizing support for bipolar individuals and their loved ones. We’ll honor the full landscape of your emotional experiences—both the highs and lows—while building sustainable routines, sleep hygiene, and mood awareness. My approach is nonjudgmental, body-informed, and culturally sensitive to how race, identity, and environment shape your journey.
8 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Bipolar
Dr. Judith Bank
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PhD, MA, BSW, Fellowship, BCD, LCSW,
I see the patient several times. Most often I will refer for medication. Some have great difficulty with admitting this disorder so I try to normalize the syndrome before a medication evaluation. I have seen a number of patients where different meds needed to be prescribed. Patience and a careful empathy are essential.
44 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60611
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Bipolar
Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
Dysregulation in our lives is disruptive and limits us from our true potentials. We can find balance through self-awareness and trusting in ourselves/others when we need help.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60607
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Bipolar
Pavan Prasad
Psychiatrist, M.D.
Dr. Prasad specializes in treating mood disorders and Adult ADHD . He use a holistic approach, treating the full person rather than just symptoms. Dr. Prasad helps to treat treat mood, self-esteem, and concentration problems, as well as working with more diffuse issues around identity, interpersonal
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60611
Bipolar
Best Therapies, Inc.
Therapist
Bipolar is one of the more misunderstood of psychiatric illnesses. If you’re newly diagnosed your head might be spinning from trying to figure out fact from fiction. If you’re a pro, you might be looking at how to get back on track after a set back or how to best create a life that fits you. We can help.
By focusing on emotional regulation, crisis management, and general lifestyle improvements, we can help you learn how best to manage your life. Using effective problem-solving skills, we can delve into the root causes of your stress and find ways to reduce them as well as help you build a life that is both filled with accomplishment and that fits your own unique needs.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60618
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Bipolar
Nostos Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD
We specialize in managing symptoms related to bipolar and work from a systems approach to help foster overall wellness and healing.
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60661
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Bipolar
Cultivate Your Essence
Registered Psychotherapist, LPC, LCPC, MFT
Living with bipolar disorder can feel overwhelming and unpredictable. Our therapists provide compassionate, trauma-informed support for individuals managing mood fluctuations, emotional regulation challenges, and the impact bipolar disorder can have on relationships, work, and daily life. We work collaboratively with clients to develop coping strategies, increase self-awareness, and promote long-term emotional stability and wellness.
8 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Bipolar
Dr. Selma Stainback
Psychologist, PsyD
I want to help people get their sleep and eating habits back on track, get back into control and balance and build more structure with their schedules to get work done and have more productive lives.
19 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Bipolar
Dr. Ryan Kitts Schallon
Psychologist, PsyD
The highs feel like finally becoming yourself. The lows feel like proof that the real you was the broken one all along. Somewhere between these two convictions is a person trying to hold a life together across states that seem to belong to different people entirely. Therapy here is not about flattening the range. It is about building a self sturdy enough to remain continuous through it — to know, in the middle of either pole, that you are still the one who was there yesterday and will be there tomorrow. Bipolar Disorder requires us to work with effective medication management, as we are dually wrestling with a medical and psychological phenomenon.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60613
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Bipolar
Wolf Pack Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Wolf Pack offers compassionate, trauma-responsive care for individuals managing bipolar disorder. We help you understand patterns, develop stability, and create strategies for balanced, fulfilling living.
19 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Bipolar
Nefertiti Nowell
Therapist, Dr.
Seeking help is a powerful step to improving your quality of life. Talking to someone about whatever your concerns are is something that almost anyone can benefit from, but many people are afraid to reach out. If you are considering therapy or coaching, I applaud you, and I really do want to help you find what you need to feel POWERFUL and help you develop the tools to have peace in your life.
I enjoy working with diverse clients, and have treated patients on the inpatient as well as outpatient basis. I began providing therapy in 1996, and have worked full time in several local hospitals before deciding to work full time in outpatient private practice. Though I work with many populations, I enjoy helping individuals with issues of trauma as well as working with couples. I work with all age ranges and have helped clients with a range of diagnosis. I use a variety of techniques, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR. I am also a Certified Hypnotist and a trained mediator.
26 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60611
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Bipolar
Merrisa Dawn Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTMHP, CCTP
In my practice, I offer personalized support for bipolar disorder. I begin with a thorough assessment for accurate diagnosis and provide education to help patients understand the disorder. We explore medication options and employ therapy to address negative thought patterns and coping strategies. Techniques for self-awareness and emotional regulation are taught. I also guide establishing routines and stability in daily life. Ongoing support ensures continuous progress towards managing bipolar disorder effectively and improving quality of life.
5 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Bipolar
Dr Calvin Young
Counselor/Therapist, PhD, LCPC
Bipolar disorders are complex and mimic other disorders, so it is important that the clinician properly screens and then addresses mania and depressive presenting symptomology in applying talk-based interventions
30 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Bipolar
Emily Blitz
Psychologist, PsyD
Bipolar disorder often brings intense shifts in mood that carry important messages about your needs, relationships, and sense of self. In our work, we provide a steady, supportive space to explore these experiences while helping you understand patterns and triggers. Approached with curiosity and care, these mood changes can become a pathway to greater self-awareness, balance, and connection.
12 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Bipolar
Dr. James R. McClymonds
Psychologist, Psy.D., HSPP
Are you stressed out? And is it getting harder to "just not think about it?" I specialize in helping people work through stressful transitions and high-conflict situations. Through individual or couple's therapy, we can work together to achieve the goals you've wanted, but have felt out of reach.
19 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60603
Bipolar
Everlight recovery
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, spiritual certified, D.D.I.V, D.H.L
My approach to working with individuals living with bipolar disorder is grounded in empathy, stability, and spiritual support. I understand that navigating the highs and lows of this condition can be overwhelming—not only emotionally, but spiritually as well. In our sessions, I offer a calm and supportive space where you can explore your experiences without fear of judgment. While I do not diagnose or prescribe, I work alongside your existing care plan to help you develop tools for emotional regulation, self-awareness, and inner balance. Through spiritually guided conversation and holistic support, my goal is to help you find steadiness, meaning, and empowerment as you move through the cycles of bipolar disorder with greater clarity and self-compassion.
6 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Chicago's size and diversity mean therapists here cover an exceptionally wide range of specialties, with strong representation in trauma, anxiety, depression, and cultural identity work across the city's distinct neighborhoods. The South and West Sides experience community-level trauma tied to violence and systemic inequity, driving particular demand for therapists who specialize in PTSD, grief, and resilience-focused work. The city is home to Rush University Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine, and the University of Chicago Medicine, with a large independent practice community concentrated in Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park, and the Loop. Chicago also has robust bilingual therapy communities serving its large Spanish-speaking, Polish, and Mandarin-speaking populations.
Bipolar Disorder therapists in Chicago, Illinois Statistics
Bipolar Disorder therapists in Chicago, Illinois average 18 years of experience and charge around $189 per session. 95% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (76%), Behavioral Therapy (48%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (48%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$189
Accept insurance
62%
Offer sliding scale
45%
Gender ID
| 52% |
Female |
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| 42% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 31% |
Online Only |
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| 5% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 76% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 48% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 45% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 43% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 43% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 41% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Senior |
| 62% | Teen |
| 36% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 57% | Men |
| 55% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 40% | Military / Veterans |