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
Proven mental health clinician with years of experience working with elementary age children to young adults who exhibit challenging behaviors. Expertise in conducting play therapy, and engaging individuals with parent-child relationship issues. Knowledgeable in the child welfare arena. Experienced in providing coordination services for people with disabilities and case managing clients from...
Help Me To Help You! I am an experienced Licensed Masters Social Worker. Over the past 34 years, I have had the honor of helping children, adolescents and adults by providing evidenced-based therapy to individual, family, and groups. During my career, I have been a senior therapist, clinical director, drug court evaluator, and educator. I create a relaxed and supportive environment. I use a...
Therapy is not magic and life does not have a hand book! During your therapy journey, I will walk aside you and partner with you. As a therapist, I strive to assist you in processing your thoughts, feelings, reactions and implementing techniques that will focus on the life you seek to live. The environment will be safe and nonjudgmental as we explore strategies that will aid you to move toward...
I believe in you. I believe in your ability to heal and grow and I am honored that I might be a part of your journey. No matter what has gotten you to this place, I hope to empower you to find peace today and hope for your future. I believe in the power of tracing our past to our present experience and have witnessed the healing that is possible when we talk with someone we trust, reconnect wit...
In life you are presented with two choices, “evolve or repeat.” Transformation and change is not always the easiest path. I believe it’s worth discovering, and I want to help you. I allow my creativity and kindness to be a part of my therapeutic practice and provide a non-judgmental and safe environment. I hope to empower clients and bring out their strengths during the therapeutic process! I...
I love DBT and I continue to be amazed at how it can help clients transform their lives. I strive to make groups and individual sessions fun and accessible. My approach to therapy is non-judgmental, direct, compassionate, and trauma-informed. I meet clients where they are and help them define and build a life worth living. I believe we are all good people doing the best we can, but sometimes we...
As an Art Therapist and licensed professional counselor, my approach to treatment is composed of elements from evidenced-based interventions, and a wide variety of behavioral, cognitive and psychodynamic therapies. I believe therapy should be a collaborative process between the client and therapist focused on identifying potential areas for growth and development. I have extensive experience...
I work with teens, and adults facing a range of mental health concerns from eating disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders and many other conditions. My treatment approach varies depending on the needs of the individual. While practicing modalities associated with traditional counseling methods, I am also an art therapist. I enjoy a holistic approach, paying...
The challenges we experience throughout life can sometimes affect us more so than we would like to admit or even realize at the time. As a result, this can leave us needing assistance to navigate said challenges, past or present. Maybe you are feeling hopeless and discouraged due past and/or present issues, or possibly overwhelmed and anxious due to work issues or high conflict relationships. I...
Making lasting changes in one's life requires some engagement in challenging problematic issues. My focus in therapy sessions is guiding Clients in confronting these issues in a respectful and accepting environment, free of judgement. I have extensive experience in forensic assessment and evaluation, primarily in areas of sexual abuse. I also have a background in family reunification and have...
Partnership for Children provides outpatient counseling for children, families and individuals in Missoula and Lake Counties. Our knowledgeable and compassionate professionals treat a wide range of issues with a developmental relational approach. We know children learn to trust in the care and control of safe adults through development of healthy relationships based on attunement, receptivity a...
I look at my life experiences, choices I've made, my victories and failures and I know this is exactly where I am supposed to be. I love what I do and the gifts I have been provided and want to assist you on finding the path you are to be on. Whether you have recently experienced a loss, have a lifetime of feeling defeated or have felt limited in your abilities to handle day to day situations, ...
Frank is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with many year’s experience working with children, adolescents, adults and family dynamics in inpatient, outpatient, and chemical depended facilities. Frank specializes in treating depression, anxiety, relationship problems, multi-level trauma, grief and loss, substance use, mood disorders, communication and intimacy challenges, anger management,...
Is your anxiety and depression taking over your life? Are you struggling to adjust to life stress and/or survival of traumatic events? Are you a parent struggling to help your child through life traditions and big feelings? Are you barely hanging on, possibly coping with drugs and alcohol? Are you finding it difficult connecting with yourself and others around are you? Have you experienced...
I work with a diverse group of individuals. In my experience, the people who find their way to me are the people I work best with. I began counseling and teaching in the area of holistic health in 1987 after graduating from college. Since then, I have spent my career assisting my clients to use their life experience as opportunities for growth. As we self examine with true compassion, past hur...
