Bipolar Disorder (BD) is a mood disorder that causes episodes of depression and mania at various points. It can be severely debilitating to a person’s work, social, and personal life. Manic episodes may also include risky behavior, such as spending large sums of money, sexual activity, and drug use.
Available Treatment Options
Therapist interventions for Bipolar Disorder aim to address problematic behaviors resulting from the disorder, either by behavioral or cognitive interventions or by examining past trauma or experiences that may have exacerbated the condition. Therapists often advise people with BD to get on a medical regimen that helps regulate mood swings.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can change behavior and alter unhelpful thought patterns. Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) works to increase adherence to medication regimens, help people with BD handle stressful experiences, and improve relationships.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Bipolar Disorder
**NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS.** I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Texas. I completed my Master's degree in Counseling from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2013. Since then, I've helped people process their traumas, understand their anxiety, and manage their depression. I also have experience helping others with relationship issues, parenting concerns, and sel...
Danell has wide-ranging experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with various issues including major mental illnesses, life adjustment, significant crises, relationship problems, and identity formation in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She incorporates a variety of therapeutic theories into her strengths-based and person-centered approach to target each client’s specif...
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I have been in the mental health field for over 40 years. During that time, there is very little I haven't been exposed to. I teach in the Counseling Department at Sonoma State University which keeps me current on the latest in the psychotherapy world. I have supervised trainees and associates as their Clinical Supervisor. Supervising other clinicians helps me become the best Therapist I can be...
Real change lies in a person’s willingness to become more of who they are rather than trying to become what they are not. You are not a problem to be solved or fixed. Competent therapy offers no gimmicks, no quick fixes-- what matters is a willingness to explore who you are rather than who you "should" be. I cannot promise quick and easy relief from your suffering. What I can promise is my full...
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Are you feeling lost when it comes to your personal relationships? Have wounds from your past been preventing you from accepting the love you deserve from others? Maybe you’re feeling overwhelemed with sadness, frustration, and/or anxiety that is effecting your family. Are you at a loss at how to support your children or spouse through their difficult time? Together, you and I can understand wh...
Life is a journey that feels overwhelming at times. As a therapist, my greatest passion is empowering people to face life’s challenges- and I've been successfully doing that since 2014. People come to me for help because their existing coping skills aren’t working. I specialize in helping clients who experience difficulty coping with anxiety, depression, and low self esteem as well as those who...
I provide individual adult therapy and work with high functioning adults from all walks of life, who have come to realize they want to make positive change in their lives. I believe the core of the work is in developing a real relationship that is built on trust, as well as genuine and authentic moments of understanding that can help push people towards the change they are looking for. I believ...
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT is an evidence-based treatment that helps clients navigate a life of pain by teaching tools to improve overall satisfaction. I currently work with adolescents and adults struggling with regulating difficult emotions and navigating relationships. I use a nonjudgmental stance - meaning I se...
I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to identify issues and goals to determine the best course of treatment and develop a treatment plan. I see the most progress with clients who are ready to talk about change or ready for change in their relationships, families, or individual life. However, clients who are not sure what issues may exist but are open to exploring unhappy/dysfunctional...
I have been in private practice for over 40 years and have worked with a variety of patients over these years. Many of my patients are professionals or artists who struggle with issues with their work and with their personal lives. They often are dealing with a variety of forms of anxiety and at times depression. We work together to lessen their symptoms and formulate a new way of thinking of...
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