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
The heart of my practice is developing a safe, warm, and trusting therapeutic relationship. I offer a strength-based approach while meeting the needs and preferences of each client. For 10+ years, I have supported teens and young adults with multiple clinical disorders including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, suicidality, self-harm, school avoidance, family/relationship conflict &...
I am a sole practitioner in private practice. My focus is on helping adults who struggle with depression and anxiety, a history of trauma or who have relationship problems – whether it’s with friends, co-workers, family members or intimate partners. In addition to working on short-term symptom reduction, I rely on an in-depth approach. This type of therapy provides insight into the dynamics beh...
I am a Certified EMDR Therapist and an EMDRIA Approved Consultant. I specialize in treating complex trauma, sexual trauma and the full spectrum of anxiety and stress disorders with EMDR. I am passionate about working with clients whom have been diagnosed with personality disorders, children or spouses of individuals whom have been diagnosed with personality disorders, victims of sexual abuse an...
I enjoy working with individuals of all ages including geriatrics. The majority of my experience has been with children and adolescents with emotional disorders, behavioral disorders, and autism. I also have a lot of experience working with individuals who have experienced traumatic stress. I am effective at helping individuals cope with major and minor life stresses. I also enjoy doing diagnos...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over seven years of experience in the field. I have worked with adults, children, adolescents, and families. When I began my Master’s program in counseling in 2011, I quickly discovered that this was the field I wanted to be in for the rest of my life. I believe that above all, counseling requires a solid relational foundation to promote change. It is...
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. DISTANCE THERAPY AVAILABLE* I enjoy working with clients of all ages, relationship status, culture, and life experience. I strive to facilitate a safe, non-judgemental, therapeutic, secure environment, where individuals can feel freely express their struggles and successes. Seeking counseling can be difficult, and as a therapist I respect and value the courage it takes t...
I value my client’s diverse backgrounds and am committed to be a support and ally to fellow marginalized and underrepresented identities in my community, including individuals who are differently abled or experience chronic mental health conditions. Through self-exploration and self-compassion, we are all capable of un-learning and continually growing through life to find a sense of harmony and...
There are various reasons for why a person may seek therapy and a singular overarching goal: to have a healthy mind in order to have a healthier lifestyle. Whatever the reason or cause, my primary role as a therapist is to assure a trusting and judgement free space for you to process and begin to heal from any of the mental health burdens you may be experiencing. Often the concern in looking fo...
I conduct therapy with a collaborative mindset, ensuring that both yours and my goals are the same. It is my role to help you navigate your narratives, stressors and difficulties, so that you can live a more fulfilling, whole-hearted life. I pride myself on adapting therapeutic approaches to a clients’ needs. Whether you are looking for more solution focused sessions, or are needing to explore ...
I feel the basis of good therapy is the relationship between the therapist and the client/clients. I seek first to create a trusting safe space for the clients through being present and actively listening. I am eclectic in my counseling and use my intuition and the client's preferences in choosing a modality. I enjoy the art of therapy, and have decided to do what I really love: helping people ...
I have worked with individuals with a wide range of goals: from addressing traumatic experiences, managing relationship issues, learning new ways to manage anxiety and depression symptoms, while also gaining new insight and awareness. The support I provide is grounded in empathy, trust, and building a therapeutic partnership. I have specialized my work to focus on healing depression, anxiety, s...
My ideal client is looking to change their relationship with anxiety and anxiety based disorders such as OCD, general anxiety disorder and individuals with relationship distress. My ideal clients are looking for skills to manage their anxiety so they can make long term changes to lower their anxiety baseline and live their best life. I believe clients experience increased anxiety when things th...
Through compassion, collaboration, and solution-focused interventions I help my clients understand their emotional needs, improve their ability to communicate effectively, and utilize their inner resources to develop healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Together we will work toward identifying the negative patterns that prevent you from reaching your goals and explore new ways to promote...
I have worked in mental health for over 20 years, with both teens and adults. I have provided a wide variety of support and counseling to address various mental health and adjustment issues among Veterans, individuals, families, and trauma survivors. My role as a therapist is to collaboratively identify your goals and work toward developing the skills and motivation you need to reach them. Seek...
