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Dr. Aimee Daramus, PsyD

Dr. Aimee Daramus, PsyD

Psychologist
333 N Michigan Ave, Ste 1400, Chicago, IL
My style is about working with the client to create a flexible mix of styles, including conventional therapy, story and metaphor, and science, that will work for that individual. I believe that psychology has done a lot of good, but there’s still a lot more to know, and we need to keep innovating. Our solutions are better than anything that has come before, but we have so much more to learn, and there is no one style of therapy that works for everyone. I think we need to stop looking for the one technique that will help everyone, and move toward flexible, individual plans to help heal mental health problems. I finished my M.A. in Counseling at Adler University in 2001, and worked at a hospital, private practice and community mental health services here in Chicago. After a few years I became more interested in the science of mental health and the medical problems that can sometimes cause a mental health problem. That led me back to Adler for my doctorate, which I finished in 2016. My postdoc was in neuropsychological testing, including the dementias, traumatic brain injury, and infections of the brain. I work with people who have chronic mental illness, including anxiety and depression, psychosis, bipolar spectrum disorders, and trauma. I can work in a few different ways, including CBT, DBT, ACT, and Adlerian psychoanalysis. In addition to specific coping skills from those styles, my clients and I often use story and metaphor, including a client’s favorite fandoms if that’s helpful to them. I like using a range of techniques because there’s no one magic therapy that works for everyone, so if we try something and it doesn’t work, we try something different. Within that, I’m a firm believer in keeping up with research and with ideas and trends in the mental health advocacy community. In addition to therapy, I write and am co-host of a podcast, The Bi-Polar Girl.
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More patients return than other providers in the area
Highly recommended
92% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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Overall rating

4.82

Average wait time

4.89

Bedside manner

4.67

About Dr. Aimee Daramus

Focus areas

Anxiety
Psychological Trauma
Bipolar Disorder
Psychotherapy
Mental Health Consultation

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Aimee Daramus

My style is about working with the client to create a flexible mix of styles, including conventional therapy, story and metaphor, and science, that will work for that individual. I believe that psychology has done a lot of good, but there’s still a lot more to know, and we need to keep innovating. Our solutions are better than anything that has come before, but we have so much more to learn, and there is no one style of therapy that works for everyone. I think we need to stop looking for the one technique that will help everyone, and move toward flexible, individual plans to help heal mental health problems. I finished my M.A. in Counseling at Adler University in 2001, and worked at a hospital, private practice and community mental health services here in Chicago. After a few years I became more interested in the science of mental health and the medical problems that can sometimes cause a mental health problem. That led me back to Adler for my doctorate, which I finished in 2016. My postdoc was in neuropsychological testing, including the dementias, traumatic brain injury, and infections of the brain. I work with people who have chronic mental illness, including anxiety and depression, psychosis, bipolar spectrum disorders, and trauma. I can work in a few different ways, including CBT, DBT, ACT, and Adlerian psychoanalysis. In addition to specific coping skills from those styles, my clients and I often use story and metaphor, including a client’s favorite fandoms if that’s helpful to them. I like using a range of techniques because there’s no one magic therapy that works for everyone, so if we try something and it doesn’t work, we try something different. Within that, I’m a firm believer in keeping up with research and with ideas and trends in the mental health advocacy community. In addition to therapy, I write and am co-host of a podcast, The Bi-Polar Girl.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $180 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $160 for 30 minutes

    Popular visit reasons

    Adjustment Disorder
    Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    Depression
    Mood Swings
    Psychotherapy
    Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
    Stress Management
    Therapy
    Adjustment Disorder
    Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    Depression
    Mood Swings

    Office location

    Dr. Aimee Daramus, PsyD also offers online video visits for patients
    Clarity Clinic
    333 N Michigan Ave, Ste 1400, Chicago, IL 60601
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    Education and background

    Practice names

    Education and training

    • Adler University, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
    • Adler University, Master's in Counseling

    Professional memberships

    • Illinois Psychological Association
    • Association for Psychological Science

    Awards and publications

    • Manny’s Mood Clouds. Jessica Kingsley Publishing, U.K. Daramus, A. (2020)
    • Understanding Bipolar Disorder: The Essential Family Guide. New York: Callisto Press (editor) Bockian, N.R., Smith, J. and Jongsma, A. (2016)
    • The Personality Disorders Treatment Planner, 2nd ed. Hoboken: Wiley (edited references and citations on author draft prior to submission)

    NPI number

    1932307170

    Patient reviews

    All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
    Overall rating
    4.82
    Wait time
    4.89
    Bedside manner
    4.67
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    Dr. Daramus is a good therapist, but my appointments keep being rescheduled without a phone call or email to confirm if the new time works for me. This has become an ongoing issue, so I will not be returning.
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    What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Aimee Daramus?

    Dr. Aimee Daramus frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Aimee Daramus on their profile.

    What languages does Dr. Aimee Daramus speak?

    Dr. Aimee Daramus speaks English.

    How do patients rate Dr. Aimee Daramus in reviews?

    38 patients have reviewed Dr. Aimee Daramus. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.82/5. They have a 4.67/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.89/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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