Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Langley, BC
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Katy Harper
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
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My orientation to treatment is client centred. I believe the relationship between client and therapist is key for seeing change in psychotherapy and work to foster a collaborative alliance with my clients. I strive to help each client build skills, alter outdated and maladaptive thought and behaviour patterns, reduce suffering, practice acceptance and grow mindfully. I work with adults facing a range of psychological and life challenges including anxiety, depression, OCD,
Bipolar disorder
, psychosis, grief/loss, career changes, life transitions, and relationship issues.
Shawna Langridge
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
Verified
I have over 10 years experience empowering clients with a variety of struggles--ranging from a nagging feeling that there could be “more” to mental disorders like PTSD,
bipolar
, psychosis or personality disorder—to not only find ongoing relief for their problematic symptoms, but also to use their unique strengths to build lives where they can truly thrive.
Living with mental health struggles can be brutal! It can slowly drain you of your zest for life, your sense of pride and ability to overcome. It can keep you tethered to a past you’d like to leave behind. It can make you feel isolated and alone, misunderstood even by those who love you the most. Worst of all, it can it can convince you that life can’t ever be better for you. I want to tell you that it can, and given some time, effort and the right help, it will.
Neil Mercer Counselling Services
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work primarily with adults, adolescents and families; specifically in the areas of mental health, addictions and relationship issues. I also see a lot of couples dealing with various conflicts and attachment injuries. I have experience working with anxiety, depression,
bipolar disorder
, psychosis and personality disorders. I also have experience working with addictions (both chemical and process addictions). I have specialization in EMDR for trauma, EFT and Gottman couples therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Emotionally Focussed Family Therapy among others.
Josette Marie Steel
MA, DVATI, CertA&D
I'm really glad you're here. Over the past 30 years I've supported a wide variety of people on their healing journey. Together, we have worked through issues around trauma (current, historic & generational) PTSD, addiction & recovery (including alcohol, drugs, food, sex, gaming, porn, shopping, relationships & gambling), sexuality & sexual orientation, anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, and
bipolar disorder
. I have also supported people who live differently-abled lives, including those living on the autism spectrum and with Downs Syndrome. Please check out my website &/or call/text/email, to get to know me better.
Crossroads Collective
Pre-Licensed Professional, RPC-C, CPT, CBT, Grief
Verified
Verified
Are you stuck at a crossroads in your life and you are not sure which road to take? Let me assist you in teaching you the skills you need to grow yourself and or your children. I can help your child deal with unexpected life struggles and behaviors. Or, are YOU struggling with a recent separation/divorce, anxiety? I have experience in Play Therapy, CBT. Autism, Anxiety, Relationship concerns, Parenting and Grief Therapy. I can be utilized as an Associate Counsellor, Play Therapist, or Youth Counsellor . My goal is to help you support your child and or family and yourself in your journey right now. Feel free to reach out today.
Jane Yoon
MA
There are times when life seems overwhelming, and you need that extra support and guidance to embark on a journey to reflect, reorganize and regain new strength. I hope to accompany you on this journey by providing a safe place to articulate your feelings and thoughts. When you start to understand your struggles and name them, you can begin to face, tackle, and solve your problems. I hope to guide and support you in your journey to rediscovering yourself, your voice, and renewed hopes for your future. I find it meaningful and rewarding to celebrate with people who overcome their life challenges and come out empowered with hope.
Ana-Maria Comia
Art Therapist, BA, DVATI
Verified
Verified
Whether you are re-taking control of your life and starting over or you are looking to set time aside for your mental wellbeing, Art Therapy can help. Art Therapy is widely used as an auxiliary treatment for depression, illness and chronic pain, addiction and trauma. Children and Youth particularly respond well to Art Therapy as it offers a less confrontational approach to counselling . I have experience working with children and youth with various challenges stemming from parental separation, anxiety disorders, grief and loss and especially difficulties with social inclusion and feeling outcasted.
Tracy M Tillapaugh
Counsellor, BED, BA, MA
Verified
Verified
When you notice there is something getting in the way of living their best life, remember that the “obstacle is the way”. This means that the way to the life you want is through this difficulty, which can become an entryway into more of what you want. I am here to help you move through obstacles until they become the way towards your best life. My goal as a therapist is to help people live a more balanced and connected life. I’m in my element as I create a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental counselling environment, where people can explore the complexities of their lives. I work from a holistic perspective.
Simran Sekhon
Counsellor, RCC, CCC, MACP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a South Asian woman of colour, who has experience working through a culturally inclusive lens. Through my lived experience and growing up in a multicultural society, it has given me a unique ability to see cultures from a different viewpoint; both the importance of beliefs & values that come from our cultures, whilst also recognizing the internal conflicts they can cause us as individuals. I believe as mental health providers it is important to meet the diverse needs of individuals within the community.
Tamana Shahsamand Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You may find yourself dealing with challenges that have altered the structure of your life, as you knew it before. When things around us change, we can sometimes feel overwhelmed by the unknown and not feel prepared to adjust to new realities. These factors can trigger different emotions making us feel stuck or not able to move forward. My area of focus is diverse and includes; anxiety, depression, addiction, low self-esteem, grief, loss, unexpected life changes, crises, relationship issues, difficult family dynamics, health challenges, work, and school stress. My aim remains steadfast in helping clients find healthy ways to cope.
Edric Parasad
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have provided counselling service to a diverse population of clients. My experience with helping individuals has varied at different capacities including counselling at-risk youth in a Forensic setting to supporting adults with developmental disabilities through community living. My passion involves helping vulnerable people and providing guidance. My therapeutic experience encompasses a broad range of client concerns including trauma, anxiety, abuse, neglect, addiction, emotional regulation, life transitions, identity, interpersonal conflict, self-esteem, stress management and and various disorders (PTSD, ADHD, Depression, etc.).
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Roz Sayani
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide therapy from an intersectional lens. Both my lived experience as a queer woman of colour and my training help guide therapy. We will work together collaboratively towards your healing and growth. My experience allows me to see the importance of cultural values and beliefs but also how that may impact an individual in a culturally diverse society. I work from a trauma informed and culturally inclusive perspective. I use an approach that uses the client's strengths to foster growth and promote mental wellness.
Gurpreet Nahal
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
Verified
Life can be full of challenges and uncertainty that can be hard to navigate. These challenges and uncertainties may bring up unwanted feelings or thoughts that could have lasting impacts on your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. My goal is to provide a supportive and nonjudgmental counselling environment where we can work together to help you manage these changes and progress forward. In my work with you, I believe that you are the expert of your own life and have the inner strength to foster positive change. I meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to be.
Trauma and Stress Counselling
PhD, RCC, MPCC
Verified
Verified
Life's too short to be unhappy, unsure, or unfulfilled. If you are struggling with anxiety, stress, trauma or you need couples or family counselling, I can support you. You don't have to be alone in this journey. We can look into the cause of your problems and process the issues that are standing in the way of you reaching your full potential. Let me help you learn useful coping strategies to better manage your stress, anxiety and trauma.
Not accepting new clients
Jungeun Yu
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
Verified
한국어 설명은 위 "한국어" 를 클릭하세요. From birth to death, we constantly move between the spectrum of stability and fragility. No one’s always firm, and no one’s always vulnerable. No one’s entirely powerless or one hundred percent stoic in the face of challenging circumstances. Counselling cannot immediately alter the external factors of your situation, but it can encourage a better response from you. I wish, through counselling, you will find opportunities for growth and change.
Not accepting new clients
Jacqueline Nakamura
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Mental health affects us all and in various ways. It can be hard to navigate and find new ways out of problems, especially if doing it alone. If you are experiencing hardships related to mental health or substance use, let’s collaborate and work together to find a new path out of those challenges and towards a life you want to be living. In my clinical practice I specialize in working with young adults & adults around themes such as anxiety, stress, burnout, low self-confidence, life transitions, and substance use.
Rhonda Zachary
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello, it is wonderful that you are reaching out to connect. I have been in practice as a counsellor working with children, youth and adults for 16 years. My specialties include working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, eating disorders, trauma, emotional dysregulation and various other mental health issues. I also specialize in parenting support and have facilitated several parenting groups for early childhood, middle childhood and the teen years. You are not alone. If you are seeking tools for increasing self-worth, emotional stability, healing and release you are in the right place.
Tammy Ough
Counsellor, BA, BEd, MEd, RCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Therapy can be an exciting but challenging step for many of us. Sometimes we feel we are not truly heard or understood, so we give up on working through certain issues. Other times, our experiences may seem too painful or impossible to deal with, so we continue to ignore or push the issue away. We all need support during difficult times. My practice focuses on creating a therapeutic environment to help you through life's challenges. Working with someone during difficult times can be life changing. I hope that you will reach out if you are needing that support and continue on the journey of self-care and healing.
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Lindsay McIntosh (Drewlo)
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
Verified
Above all else, I believe in the healing power of relationship. In session we will explore areas related to the body, mind, and spirit as you move toward healing and wholeness.
Chelsi Callard
Counsellor, BA, MA, RCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Many of us experience times in our lives when we are faced with challenges, transitions, fears, loss, or decisions that may feel impossible to face alone. Counselling can help to navigate these difficult experiences, provide resources and tools to help you to heal and grow and be redeemed into happier, healthier more productive versions of yourself.
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Bipolar Disorder Counsellors
What is the most successful approach to treating bipolar disorder?
Living with bipolar disorder can be challenging, and a number of therapies have been found effective in providing support to patients as they gain the skills to understand and manage the disorder. Family-focused therapy is often helpful for children and teens (the majority of cases develop before age 19); it aims to minimize mood cycling by improving family communication and reducing conflict. It also helps young people navigate the developmental challenges the disorder can create. Cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) and variants such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help patients manage the thoughts and feelings that influence bipolar mood swings as well as develop specific behavioral strategies to counteract them.
What happens in therapy for bipolar disorder?
Because the patterns of mood switching and its triggers differ for each person and can change over time, mood tracking or monitoring becomes a basic way patients learn about the nature of their condition. One of the most common features of therapy is finding a workable method of mood monitoring, in which patients track their daily activities and rate their moods, then use the findings to adjust routines accordingly. Patients learn ways of handling the many stresses that arise in life so that they do not trigger mood swings.
What kinds of problems does therapy help with?
Like many other mental health disorders, BPD is heavily influenced by stress; therapy provides skills for coping with stressors of all kinds. Therapy is extremely important for helping individuals identify the situations that may trigger mood switching, so that mood swings can be prevented. Therapy may especially target recognition of the early stages of mood change so that they can be managed. In addition, therapy helps patients deal with the significant amount of turbulence the disorder can create in relationships and in work life.
What is the goal of therapy for bipolar disorder?
Therapy helps patients set up their lives to maintain stability so that their mood isn’t constantly threatened by daily events. Perhaps the first task of therapy is to educate people about the nature of the disorder. At the same time, a primary goal of therapy is to enhance adherence to drug treatment. Extended periods of mood stability can prompt patients to discontinue medication, triggering relapse, while the early phases of manic episodes can feel so energizing that patients stop medication, ushering in full-blown mania and the altered self-perception that can lead to destructive behaviors. Another major goal of therapy is to understand one’s mood patterns so as to minimize both the frequency and intensity of mood cycling.