Dr. James Bedell

Dr. James Bedell

Psychologist (847) 691-4653

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About Me

I am a clinical psychologist with 38 years of experience. I have worked with couples, families, individuals, groups, forensic clients including those in the criminal system as well as clients who are involved in the family court system. My core approach is to quickly appraise the psycho-social, biological, and spiritual components of my client’s lives, seeking to target and move towards solutions seeking to ameliorate the suffering that their symptoms reflect. I am a non-judgemental therapist, who seeks to build an alliance with my clients to create a sense of safety and respect. I look at symptoms, such as anxiety or depression, as multi-modal, including early childhood attachment problems as well as cognitive dysfunctions and biological influences. I seek to view people wholistically, not as people who have problems, but instead as courageous individuals who have done the best they could as a result of what has happened to them. Most clients that I have worked with consider me as easy to talk to while also conceptualizing their issues well and intervening effectively.

I would love to work with you in a collaborative effort to solve and lessen the pain that you may be struggling with.

Orientation & Focus

Modalities

Couples, Families, Groups

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorder
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sex Addiction
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Conditions Treated

  • Addiction & Substance Abuse
  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Caregiver Stress
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • First responder issues
  • Gambling
  • Grief & Loss
  • Hoarding
  • Jealousy
  • Life Transitions
  • OCD
  • Panic Attacks
  • Paranoia
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Relationship Issues
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Addiction
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Sexual Health
  • Sexuality & Sexual Identity
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Veterans & Military

Treatment Options

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Trauma Focused

Locations

Main Location

2615 Three Oaks Rd.
Cary, Illinois 60013
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