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Bipolar disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Buffalo Grove, IL


Top bipolar disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Buffalo Grove, IL
Managing Bipolar I, Bipolar II, or cyclothymic patterns requires specialized care. Headway's Buffalo Grove network includes providers trained in psychoeducation, routine stabilization, and Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy to support your recovery and emotional balance.
⭐ I’m Shelly Lewin, LCSW/LICSW, a therapist with 31 years of experience helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, identity issues, and major life transitions. I provide virtual therapy across Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, New Mexico, and West Virginia, offering accessible, evidence‐based care to clients seeking meaningful and lasting change. I have 30+ years of experience in private practice and leadership roles at organizations including:
- The Joint Commission
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Kaiser Permanente
- Common Spirit
- Mount Sinai Health System
This background allows me to offer deep clinical expertise paired with practical, real‐world understanding of how people heal and grow. My approach is warm, collaborative, open‐minded, and affirming. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for change, I’m here to walk beside you with steady support and clinically grounded guidance. I specialize in therapy for adults experiencing:
- Anxiety & panic disorders
- Depression & mood disorders
- PTSD and trauma recovery
- Substance use and addiction
- LGBTQIA+ affirmative care
- Men’s issues & identity exploration
- Life and career transitions
- Chronic illness & long-term stress
Additional areas of expertise include: Bipolar disorder, OCD, grief & loss, workplace stress, anger management, cultural/ethnic identity issues, expat adjustment, relationship issues, family challenges, and end-of-life concerns
I have been practicing in the field of mental health for twelve years after receiving a Master of Social Work from University of Saint Francis. My hope is to help you navigate through the various stressors that are bringing you into therapy, in a warm, safe, confidential space. I want to help you understand what is maintaining your negative feelings and behaviors and find ways to work through them in a way that allows you to live your life to the fullest.
I grew up on the south side of Chicago. I am married and have two adult children. I have been a registered nurse for 30 years, primarily in women’s health and psychology and psychiatry nursing. I became a clinical mental health counselor 5 years ago, graduated from Bradley University.
I am a clinical psychologist licensed in California and Illinois, and can see clients from both states. I support clients with variety of mental health conditions such as mood disorders, relationships issues, addictions, stress management, sport and performance psychology and health behaviors, trauma, insomnia and eating disorders. My therapy style is personable, connected, focused, and attuned.
About our providers for bipolar disorder support located within 20 miles of Buffalo Grove, IL



- 100%Bipolar disorder
- 100%Depression
- 97%Anxiety
- 94%Stress management
- 88%Relationship issues

- 100%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 97%Aetna
- 91%Cigna
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 81%Ascension

- 97%English
- 6%Polish
- 6%Spanish
- 3%Italian
- 3%Romanian

- 100%In-person or online

- 66%Woman
- 34%Man

- 41%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 28%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 22%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 6%Clinical Psychologist
- 3%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

- 100%Individual therapy
- 34%Couples therapy
- 34%Family therapy
- 19%Child or adolescent therapy
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