Trust our expertise to help you shine brightly
Things shine differently depending on how you look at them, revealing layers of meaning and perspective that often go unnoticed. A familiar object can transform based on the angle from which it’s observed.
The same principle applies to experiences. A setback can be perceived as a failure, overshadowing potential lessons and growth. Change the perspective, and it becomes an opportunity for resilience and learning.
Even interpersonal relationships can shift under different lenses. A disagreement may seem insurmountable and negative at one moment, but with time and reflection, it can emerge as a catalyst for deeper understanding and connection.
In every aspect of life, it is essential to step back and consider our viewpoints. By shifting our gaze, we often uncover a new brilliance that was previously hidden, allowing us to appreciate the nuances and complexities that define our world.
About Opal
Our practice offers holistic psychological services that integrate the mind and body, empowering our clients to enhance their overall well-being. Our licensed providers utilize evidence-based, mind management techniques to help individuals gain better control over their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This approach helps our clients achieve meaningful insight and enables them to navigate their mental landscapes more effectively. Our goal is to help our clients make meaningful, value-congruent changes that will support improved physical and emotional health.
Services
Initial Intake
$200
Our intake session will focus on relationship building, empathetic listening, and information gathering that will help to inform goals for treatment. Sessions are offered in-person at our Chicago office, or we offer a HIPAA compliant tele-health option. Insurance is accepted for in-network clients (BCBS, Aetna, Cigna). Out of network/self-pay clients will receive an invoice. Our practice focuses on providing treatment for teens and adults.
Individual Therapy
$185
Talking one-on-one with a trained professional can be the best first step to improving your life. Individual mental health counseling is offered to teens and adults. Frequency of sessions will be determined based on client need. Sessions are offered in-person at our Chicago office, or we offer a HIPAA compliant tele-health option. Insurance is accepted for in-network clients (BCBS, Aetna, Cigna). Out of network/self-pay clients will receive an invoice.
Couples Therapy
$200
Whether you are a married or unmarried couple, couples counseling may be for you. Couples interventions are only recommended when both parties are motivated to understand and learn how impact change that can positively impact the relational dynamic. Sessions are offered in-person at our Chicago office, or we offer a HIPAA compliant tele-health option. Insurance is accepted for in-network clients (BCBS, Aetna, Cigna). Out of network/self-pay clients will receive an invoice.
Dr. Tracy Bisterfeldt is the founder of Opal Mental Health. She has extensive experience in assessment, individual, couples and family therapy, supervision and professional consultation.
As a licensed clinical-health psychologist, Dr. Bisterfeldt has provided treatment to individuals, couples and families for over 16 years. She understands that every person is unique, so every person’s treatment plan should be tailored specially for them.
Dr. Bisterfeldt has extensive training and certifications in a variety of evidenced based treatment models. Much of her work has been holistic in nature and focuses on the intersection of physical and mental health emphasizing the intricate relationship between the mind and body. This approach recognizes that psychological well-being can significantly influence physical health outcomes, and conversely, chronic physical conditions can have profound effects on mental health.
Therapy with Dr. Bisterfeldt will include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness practices, and somatic therapies, which encourage clients to become aware of their bodily sensations and emotional states. Incorporating behavior modification strategies can augment therapeutic progress and foster resilience.
Dr. Bisterfeldt is adept in collaborating with medical professionals and creating comprehensive care plans that address the totality of a client's health. By fostering open communication between all parties involved, clients can receive well-rounded support tailored to their individual needs.
Ultimately, understanding the interplay of physical and mental health enables clients to cultivate a more balanced and integrated approach to their overall well-being. This intersectional perspective not only enhances treatment efficacy but also empowers clients to take an active role in their healing journey.
Contact
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Location
218 N Jefferson St. Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60661
Street parking available
Phone
(708) 336-3229