About EQ Perspectives
A comprehensive psychological care center
Welcome To Our Practice
EQ Perspectives in Burr Ridge, IL is a comprehensive mental health center offering multi-levels of care to help you on life’s journey.
EQ Perspectives delivers partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) to young people 12-18 years old with severe mental health problems.
We diagnose and treat depression, anxiety, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), personality disorders, and substance use disorders.
The team takes an integrative approach, using traditional treatments like medication management while emphasizing emotional intelligence development. They recognize that life can be challenging, stressful, and often unfair, and trying to manage while struggling with mental illness is a demanding challenge.
The EQ Perspectives team evaluate the physical, relational, spiritual, intellectual, and emotional aspects of patients’ lives to identify imbalances. They use treatments like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and medication management. GeneSight® testing supports more accurate prescribing using information from their patients’ DNA.
The team supports people through life’s ups and downs with accessible mental health services, assisting patients who can’t make it to the clinic for in-person appointments.
Call EQ Perspectives today or book an appointment online to receive compassionate, effective mental health care.
Our Provider
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Bethany Potempa PMHNP
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Molly Schmitt, LSW
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Marianne Vranek, LCSW
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Dani Perk, LSW
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Allison Graupera, LCPC
Meet Beth
Meet Bethany Potempa, PMHNP
Bethany Potempa, PMHNP, is a dedicated board-certified Psychiatrist and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specializing in the treatment of adults and children ages 12 and older. With a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care, Bethany brings her expertise to EQ Perspectives in Burr Ridge, Illinois.
With a background in Nursing from Loyola University and a Master’s in Nursing and Psychiatric Mental Health from the University of St. Francis, Bethany possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience in mental health care. She has spent many years working in various treatment settings, including residential and partial hospitalization programs (PHP), offering support to individuals across all levels of care.
Bethany believes in the power of compassionate listening and understanding the stories behind behaviors to provide effective care. She is deeply committed to generating awareness about mental health issues, behavioral challenges, and eating disorders, working tirelessly to support her patients on their journey to recovery and change.
Bethany offers both in-person and telehealth appointments, ensuring that mental health care is accessible to all who need it. Patients can trust that they will receive timely support under her care.
Molly Schmitt, LSW
Email: Molly@EQPerspective.com
As a passionate therapist, I strive to provide a safe, welcoming space grounded in empathy and compassion, employing a solution-focused approach to enhance mental well-being. My work addresses a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, low self-esteem, addiction and substance use disorders, body image issues, depression, and mood disorders. I am committed to empowering individuals to overcome difficulties and achieve lasting positive change.
My goal is to guide you in reaching your full potential and thriving in every aspect of your life. With motivation and determination, I am here to support you on your journey toward improved mental health and overall well-being.
Marianne Vranek, LCSW
Email: Marianne@EQPerspective.com
When I work with a client, I build a safe, trusting space. You will be your own expert, of your story. I will treat you as a whole, your symptoms, family dynamics, your qualities, strengths and your dreams. I want to learn about your journey and help you move forward to the next phase. We will work as a collaborative team to explore, self-reflect and discover a new awareness of ourselves. We will focus on your strengths, journeys, values, morals, and dreams. I work with the whole person when treating them, I will guide you to feelings of happiness, joy, and fulfillment. With my social work degree, I also bring in the family dynamics/system into treatment. I work with relationship issues, feelings of disconnect, and communication. My modalities, for treatment are DBT, CBT, Gotman, and I am also EMDR trained.
Dani Perk, LSW
Email: Dani@EQPerspective.com
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Allison Graupera, LCPC
Email: allison@EQPerspective.com
I provide therapy for adults and adolescents wanting to explore concerns and issues including but not limited to anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, trauma, panic disorder, life transitions, and grief and loss. I am passionate about my profession and consider it a privilege to be a part of your life’s journey. Good counselors evolve. Sometimes a person’s story requires our capacity to adapt and change direction in the moment. I strive to tailor care plans to the unique circumstance of your life.
My diverse experience, especially in working with individuals facing severe mental illness in the community, has instilled in me the belief that everyone has a story worth telling and deserves an opportunity to heal. As a professional with ten years of experience, I have worked with many individuals, groups, and families.
I see counseling as a profound gift we offer ourselves. My aim as a therapist is to empower my clients to lead happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. Therapy is a chance to overcome barriers that have impeded our ability to be a better version of ourselves. Navigating life’s ever-changing challenges alone can be daunting.