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
Everyone has parts of themselves they wish they could change or get rid of. Much of my journey, both personally and professionally, has emphasized the importance of learning to accept and even love those parts. I want to support you as you begin to see that self-acceptance and self-love are possible, and even necessary, for each and every one of us. Sometimes, all it takes is a wise pivot - lik...
Hi, I'm Jeffrey Spike, AKA Spike the Psych. I have been a licensed educational psychologist since 2012, while working full time for LAUSD. I was the recipient of the Los Angeles Association of School Psychologists (LAASP) Outstanding Psychologist of the Year award. With 14 years of experience as a psycho-educational assessor, Spike the Psych has successfully identified the primary strengths and...
My ideal client is struggling with emotion dysregulation and compulsive behaviors in reaction to difficult emotions. They are looking for assistance in managing these emotions, and open to developing a new relationship with their feelings and thoughts in order to pursue what is important to them. I approach counseling from a cognitive-behavioral framework, understanding that our thoughts,...
Life has more than enough obstacles, challenges and events that leave us with wounds. And, while we have family and friends that try to be of help, often we don't get the best, unbiased advice. Counselors are the friendly ear, the non-judgmental person, with a broad perspective to help you get through those times when life gets difficult. Transitions such as marriage or divorce, or the loss of...
Bernice Lynch was born and raised in Queens, NY. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from St. John’s University and went on to obtain an M.S. in Addiction Counseling from Capella University. Bernice has been practicing therapy with adults with co-occurring disorders for four years and is a Certified Addiction Counselor with over seven years experience. Bernice has worked with a broad range of...
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Currently accepting clients. If seeking support, please complete the request initial intake form at https://healingrootsmh.com/request-initial-appointment. I specialize in working with anxiety disorders, adolescents with a range of challenges/explorations, as well as those who identify as LGBTQIA+. I has worked with clients with a large array of diagnoses including anxiety and depression,...
If you are dealing with trauma, life transitions, anxiety, or depression, I am here to help you. I've served with children, teens, and families for several years and walked with adults and couples through their healing process. You can expect an empathetic therapist that desires to help you through your therapeutic journey. I can help by providing a safe place for you to share your thoughts and...
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I like working with individuals with a wide array of problems including: depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, relationship problems, behavioral disorders, substance abuse, impulse control problems, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, family problems, life skills deficits, and problems with decision-making. I have an eclectic approach and I am skilled at cognitive-behavioral therapy, interperso...
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I moved to Corvallis from NYC in 2013. While in New York I trained at the Albert Ellis Institute in Manhattan where I gained expertise treating anxiety, depression, and stress reduction in adults and adolescents using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). I received my PhD from Yeshiva University - Albert Einstein College of Medicine in NYC, and I...
Affirmation. Growth. Healing. I believe that every individual possesses the wisdom to be their truest self despite the ways life encounters have shaped reality. I am a licensed psychologist who cares about individuals and the way systems impact lived experience. My goal is to help adolescents and young adults feel empowered and make meaning in their lives. My approach to therapy is informed by...
I received my undergraduate education from the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College at FAU in Jupiter, Florida. The connections that I made their helped me decide to further pursue my education in counseling. I moved to Virginia in 2013 to pursue a graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I graduated from George Washington University's Counseling Program in 2015. Recently, I become an...
