Does anyone have a good pdoc or therapist in the western suburbs of Chicago?
Posted by Tjarz on August 27, 2010 at 3:29pm
My son, 8 years old, was diagnosed with BP about 4 months ago. We had been seeing a pscyhotherapist prior but am not sure she is "the one" for him. She just didn't have what seemed like a lot of experience with pediatrict bipolar. His psychiatrist suggested trying to find someone through this forum. Anyone have any suggestions?
Finding and working with a highly qualified and educated child and adolescent psychiatrist, one whom successfully treats pediatric bipolar disorder is half the battle. If you follow this link - http://www.bpkids.org/connect/find you can search by city and state for a wide variety of resources including physician's and therapist's. You can also search at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist here - http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/child_and_adolescent_psychiatrist_finder/child_and_adolescent_psychiatrist_finder. This link will take you to a great article about questions to ask your doctor - http://www.bpkids.org/learn/library/the-doctors-visit-parent-checklist-of-questions.
UIC has a well known pediatric mood disorder clinic. Here is a link to their clinic.
Hope this helps!
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we just moved from the western burbs to california.
are you looking for a social worker for cognitive behavioral therapy? if so, contact rob bender from tri-county counseling. you can email me directly for his number & email address.
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Lara
Mom to:
Cam BP-NOS, Anxiety Disorder (16), Lamictal, Xanax, Neurontin, Omega 3s, Lithium Orotate, Melatonin
Finally back in public school where he belongs, mainstreamed & in the STARS program, drivers education starting soon...
Previously misdiagnosed as Aspergers Syndrome - stimulant ADHD meds & SSRIs brought out BP
Daughter & Sister of BP1.