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
I am a Columbia University trained psychotherapist and have been practicing therapy for the past 16 years. My style of practice is interactive and relational. This means we will work together and build a relationship from which we can work through what you need help with. I tend to be transparent and will share my thoughts with you. This will be an active therapy experience where we will use ou...
I practice from a compassionate approach, with an emphasis on mindfulness-based, and cognitive techniques. If you are interested in getting curious about your own experience with the support of a witness and guide, we will work together to create an environment where healing can take place. I promote self-healing and empowerment through a variety of techniques. Together, we will connect to your...
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with extensive training in adolescent and adult counseling. I strongly believe in helping clients establish a positive support system and work to incorporate family members and other support systems into the therapeutic process. I have served as a counselor in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. Having piloted and overseen...
Are you looking for change or seeking solutions to life’s difficulties? Sometimes people feel stuck without a clear path to their preferred future. I provide counseling for those struggling with various mood difficulties such as anxiety, depression and bipolar. In addition, I work with individuals and families seeking help from addictions in the form of substance use and gambling addictions. I...
Seeking out therapy is the first step in your journey to healing and understanding. Through therapy, I will work with you to address present challenges, identify tools to navigate current and future difficult situations, and make changes to patterns of behavior or thoughts that are causing distress. Throughout our work, we will focus on broadening and deepening your awareness of yourself. The...
As a psychotherapist I have worked with students of all ages, grades 6-12 for quite some time and I have broadened my horizons to provide support to adults who seek change and stability in their lives. My only goal is to provide my clients a safe haven, a place where they can feel comfortable enough to disclose their personal issues. Therapy is a place where my clients can trust me enough to...
“I believe that therapy is a place where a child or adolescent should feel heard, accepted and safe. Using ones strengths and interests, treatment is focused on not changing who you are but learning how to navigate through difficult situations that may cause challenges at school, with friends and at home with family. My goal is in helping one to understand what is causing distress and enhance o...
I offer psychological testing from school-aged children to elderly clients. Assessment and testing helps clarify diagnoses, develop treatment recommendations, and for some, is targeted for pre-surgical or employment screening. I offer Cognitive-Behavioral oriented therapy. This approach targets how thoughts, actions, and emotions impact functioning. In session, I focus on maladaptive thinking...
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** We often hear the phrase “In life, there are no guarantees.” However, that’s not completely accurate. One thing that is inevitable in life is that there will be change. Sometimes it is subtle, small in comparison to the grand scheme of the things we are facing. At other times, change hits us with the force of a ton of bricks, stopping us in our tracks and negatively...
Working towards change can often feel difficult and overwhelming. I use a collaborative approach to support and guide clients who want to create positive change in their lives. I enjoy working with clients to develop new skills to overcome challenges so that they can move from feeling stuck to being empowered. People can be unsure of their strengths, especially when they are struggling with...
Accepting new clients via telehealth (phone or video calls) during this Covid-19 crisis. Offering flexible hours 7 days a week. I offer psychotherapy to adults and adolescents experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship and marital problems, low self-esteem, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors, among others. Beginning therapy can sometimes feel overwhelming or...
Kara Morrissey, founder of C'Mere Atlanta, is a graduate of The University of Georgia and Florida State University and specializes in working with high risk behavior, clients coming out of recent crisis, and substance abuse. C'Mere Atlanta was formed as a therapeutic practice meant to serve clients who have had multiple prior treatment attempts, have been deemed "treatment resistant," or those ...
Sometimes it feels like you put your heart and soul into relationships and keep getting hurt. The times you’ve needed support the most, you’ve been left stranded and alone. You ask yourself: "What’s going on?" "Why does it feel like I keep attracting the same type of people into my life?". These are valid questions that many of us bounce around in our head but don’t always have the opportunity ...
Whether you are looking to re-engage in therapy or start for the first time, my goal is to provide a safe space in which to build a respectful and trusting therapeutic partnership. I like to use the metaphor of gardening when describing therapy. At first, we work together to prepare the ground, getting rid of anything that will immediately stand in the way of your growth. As soon a fertile...
We are all vulnerable to the stress and emotional wounding that is part of life. Often, the challenges and the traumas that we experience give rise to anxiety, anger, guilt, shame, and even moments of despair. As a therapist, I know that no matter what you have experienced, you have the inner resources and wisdom to see you through to healing. As your therapist, I will meet you with acceptance,...
