Medical Services and Programs
Psychiatric Consultation is a careful review of a patient's
situation by one of our staff psychiatrists. It would include a discussion
of the patient's symptoms, an examination of the patient's mental state, and
at times a review of previously carried-out medical examinations,
psychiatric evaluations, and/or laboratory studies. The goal is to determine
an accurate diagnosis and a suitable treatment plan. Sometimes this
consultation would come as a request from another treating doctor for advice
or suggestions, or it may come from the patient (or family) as a request for
"a second opinion" when there is concern about whether the current diagnosis
is correct or the treatment being offered is suitable. At the end of the
consultation process further treatment may be carried out by the referring
doctor, other clinicians, or by Wellsprings providers, depending on
circumstances.
Individual Psychotherapy is a treatment modality where a
patient and a therapist talk together on a regular basis, looking at
feelings and thoughts that are causing symptoms or problems in the patient’s
life. During the treatment, the patient and therapist may explore historic
and current relationships, transitions, phases of life issues and stressors.
The treatment consists of using this information to understand ineffective
or problem patterns of emotional and behavioral response and changing them
for the better.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a theoretical
orientation used for both individual and group therapy that focuses on the
link between thoughts ("cognitions"), behavior, and emotions. Research has
demonstrated that CBT is the most efficacious form of treatment for several
psychological problems, including depression and many forms of anxiety
including panic disorder, phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, and
obsessions compulsions. Whereas traditional insight-oriented treatment
works to help you understand the impact of your childhood experience on your
current functioning, CBT is a present-focused approach to therapy and the
emphasis is on understanding the thoughts and behaviors that maintain
symptoms, testing out new behaviors, and changing your approach to your
thoughts, either by challenging maladaptive thinking or learning to accept
internal experience in a non-judgmental fashion.
Read more about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Mindfulness Based Therapy
With origins in Eastern-philosophy, mindfulness meditation techniques have
been adapted for many non-religious and therapeutic purposes by mental
health practitioners representing a variety of different theoretical
orientations. Now considered an important aspect of CBT, mindfulness-based
approaches have demonstrated efficacy in treating depression, anxiety,
emotional reactivity, and certain personality characteristics.
Read more about Mindfulness Based Therapy
Couples Therapy
Couples seek help for any number of reasons and at any point in their
relationship. Just like individuals, couples can run into trouble for a host
of reasons and couples therapy can assist in helping sort through all sorts
of difficulties. Sometimes couples therapy is short term and focused around
specific issues, such as learning better communication strategies, adjusting
to a life change (getting engaged, marriage, job changes, parenthood,
moving) and at other times marital therapy is a longer term process within
which couples explore complicated and painful issues which are interfering
with marital stability. It is not unusual for couples to undergo enormous
stress around the birth of a child and it is not unusual, here at
Wellsprings, for couples to seek help due to the various issues that can
arise in conjunction with that. Also, if a mother has experienced a post
partum depression, her partner often needs help and support understanding
what happened, what to expect going forward and how to support their
partner. Sometimes couples therapy is sought in addition to individual
therapy for one or both partners and sometimes it is the only source of
intervention. The particular set of issues each person in the couple is
dealing with dictates the most appropriate course of action.
Intensive Couples Therapy Weekend
Work privately with Kelley Kitley, Licensed Clinical Social Worker to
empower your relationship. Take advantage of this unique opportunity and
indulge in a weekend free from distractions. Learn effective communication
and problem solving skills necessary for a passionate future together.
Choose a date that works best with your schedule. Kelley will accommodate a
Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday time frame, 5 hours each day. The couple
must commit to spending the evening downtown together. Kelley will meet with
the couple before hand to tailor the treatment to reach specific attainable
goals.
Read more about
Intensive Couples Therapy Weekend
Medication Management is provided by a medical doctor and
is focused on the alleviation of biologically based psychiatric symptoms
that interfere with functioning. After an individualized medication
evaluation, the doctor will prescribe appropriate medication(s), review and
monitor the therapeutic effects and possible side effects. The doctor may
also order appropriate laboratory tests and/or refer a client to other
specialists for further medical evaluation and/or treatment. Medication
management is often conducted in conjunction with psychotherapy, provided
either by the treating psychiatrist or by another mental health expert, in
close collaboration with the prescribing physician.
Support Groups
Transitions to Motherhood Series
This program is ideal for all new moms, The six-week series offers the
opportunity to network and develop relationships with other new moms and
their babies. Share your thoughts, experiences, and concerns about
motherhood with other new moms who are going through the same experiences.
Group discussion and educational topics provide tangible tools to help you
transition into this new role by decreasing anxiety, stress, and depression,
and increasing your confidence as a parent Clinical experts provide
information on key topics, such as feeding and sleep, fussy babies, impact
of baby on marriage, difficult emotions, and positive versus negative
coping. Your new baby is part of this experience, so bring your baby with
you. A clinical social worker will contact you before registration is
complete to ensure that this class is best for you.
For more information regarding dates, times, and fee, call 1-877-926-4664.
This group will be facilitated by a Wellsprings Health Associates licensed
clinical social worker at Prentice Women's Hospital (Northwestern
Memorial Hospital).
New Moms Support Group
This class is offered to assist new mothers with postpartum adjustment
during the baby's first year. This ongoing, unstructured discussion group is
facilitated by a clinical expert with particular expertise in helping women
successfully cope with the challenges of the childbearing years. Learn
techniques to better cope with difficult emotions and stressful situations.
A complimentary, on-site, baby holding service is available. This support
group offers women a chance to explore their feelings. This is recommended
for women feeling stressed, depressed or anxious and in need for additional
support during this time. Good for women with a history of postpartum
depression or difficulty with postpartum adjustment with previous
pregnancies. The mother may bring her baby to the support group. This is a
series that is six-weeks long. The group meets every Monday morning. A
clinical social worker will contact you before registration is complete to
ensure that this class is best for you.
For more information regarding dates, times, and fee, call 1-877-926-4664.
This group will be facilitated by a Wellsprings Health Associates licensed
clinical social worker at Prentice Women's Hospital (Northwestern
Memorial Hospital).
Expectant New Moms Over 40 Support Group
This support group is perfect for first time 'mothers to be' who are at
least 40 years of age or older. This open ended support group is available
to you throughout your second and third trimesters. Join women who are going
through the same extraordinary, life changing event. In a relaxed
atmosphere, you are invited to share your thoughts, feelings, concerns and
joys about pregnancy, the birth, postpartum expectations and becoming a
mother later in life.
For more information regarding dates, times, and fee, call 1-877-926-4664.
This group will be facilitated by a Wellsprings Health Associates licensed
clinical social worker at Prentice Women's Hospital (Northwestern
Memorial Hospital).
First Time Moms Over 40 Support Group
This group is ideal for new moms over 40 who are adjusting to motherhood.
Join women who have had their first child by the age of 40+, (within the
past two years), to share the joys and challenges of later in life
motherhood, share resources, gain support, and experience a feeling of
camaraderie and a sense of belonging. This group meets once per week for
1.25 hours, on an open-ended basis.
For more information regarding dates, times, and fee, call 312-573-0900.
This group will be facilitated by a Wellsprings Health Associates licensed
clinical professional counselor who became a first time mom over 40 herself.
The group meets during the day and evenings at Wellsprings Health
Associates.
Wellsprings' mission is to provide the highest level of clinical care,
consultative and ongoing.
Our professional staff represents experienced, licensed social workers,
psychologists and psychiatrists,
collaborating to create a uniquely comprehensive and responsive treatment
team.