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 have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults in all stages of life. I specialize in working with individuals who may be struggling to effectively manage their emotions, mental health issues, interpersonal relationships, or are experiencing an expected or unanticipated life transition. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been trained in a variety of client-centered,...
Bridges Community Health is a small therapy and prescribing collective serving Eugene/Springfield and Cottage Grove. We provide therapy and medication management services. We are here to help you set and meet your goals. We provide individual, family and couples therapy. We work hard to be available to you and to set your initial appointment in a quick and timely manner. We have several therapi...
Every one of us deserves joy, peace-of-mind, and well-being. We deserve to reach our full potential. Yet, somewhere along the way, we are diverted--oftentimes when our past burdens us, change upsets us, or unmet expectations disappoint us. Attempting to make sense of the distress, we engage in patterns that seem to comfort us, but in actuality, they move us further away from growth and the very...
Life is too short to stagnate. If you are dwelling in the past or perpetually preoccupied with the future, then try therapy. Life transitions, social demands and work demands can drain you. Sometimes it feels like "doing nothing" is the safest path or only option. But, in reality, you might be working hard to maintain a broken system, while hurting yourself in the process. It can be difficult t...
Mary Waling received her master’s degree in social work from Spalding University and her bachelor’s degree from Ball State University. She has more than 10 years of experience working in both outpatient and inpatient settings. She has extensive training in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing (MI), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral thera...
Keri is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in North Carolina and National Certified Counselor (NCC). She received her master’s degree in counseling from North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC. She has worked in a variety of settings including community mental health agencies; outpatient substance abuse agencies; and elementary, middle, and high schools. Keri has experience providi...
Do you ever feel stressed, overwhelmed, alone, confused or just not sure which way to turn or what to do? I aim to provide a non-judgmental, safe space where we can work together to meet your needs and empower you to make changes in your life so you have more control and peace of mind. My goal is to help clients to discover what they already have and build upon those strengths to be the best...
I have experience in working with adolescents, young adults, and adults who have experienced trauma, sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, suicidality, self-harm, and loss. I am trained in and practice Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, other trauma-focused therapies, and bilingual Spanish therapy. I believe that there is always hope and th...
Mario Barnes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults who are coping with depression, anxiety, relationships issues, and major life transitions or challenges. He has had 9 years of experience working in the mental health field and also has a background in school social work enabling him to provide his expertise regarding the educatio...
***NOT ACCEPTING CLIENTS AT THIS TIME*** I view the therapy experience as a partnership between counselor and individual. My philosophy is that therapy was never meant to be a “one size fits all” practice, but rather tailored to your needs in this moment. I don’t believe that “this is just the way it is” or “life will always be this way” because these types of beliefs prevent individuals from...
I am a licensed clinical social worker with fifteen years of experience in the mental health field. I utilize a mindfulness, body-centered approach when working with adults and adolescents. I am passionate about the mind-body connection, and feel strongly that exploring thoughts, habits, patterns, and the somatic or physical experience creates long lasting and deep change. I am honored to be ab...
You’ve been thoughtful about the direction and choices you’ve made in life but you wonder: why don't you feel good about it? What ‘s gone wrong? Or, worse: just what’s wrong with me? A part of you yearns for change, but what’s the first thing to do? It can be overwhelming facing these feelings and thoughts alone. It’s essential to find a therapist who can support and guide you through them so...
I am convinced that anyone can experience signs of anxiety or depression at some point in their life. Nowadays it is very common to get affected physically and emotionally by the stress of our world of expectations and feel stuck. With my extensive experience in the clinical field, many individuals have found the necessary help and have been able to regain their well-being. My patients' symptom...
Cassondra Macaione received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Northeastern University and a Masters Degree in Social Work from Boston University with a specialization in group work and trauma. Cassondra is a firm believer that therapy is a great opportunity to implement and highlight incremental changes in a client’s progress and focuses on the importance of looking at a client’s strengt...
My name is Matthew Stevens and I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C). I have over ten years of experience as a mental health therapist, both in an outpatient clinic and an acute care inpatient setting. Being a therapist in two extremely different settings provided me the opportunity acquire and hone my clinical skills with adults seeking treatment for a variety of challenges...
