Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Richmond Hill, ON
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Cindy Kwok
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you are taking or considering a psychiatric medication, you will find me knowledgeable about how therapy and medication can support healing from PTSD,
bipolar disorder
, grief, and other challenges.
Do you struggle with self-esteem or managing your emotions? Are you having difficulty coping or having difficulty in your family or personal relationships? Do you need help recovering from substance abuse? Have you experienced trauma in the past? In therapy, we will draw from practical tools that you can start applying in everyday life to build and sustain recovery. We will work towards tangible results — improved self confidence, better romantic and peer relationships, and sustained sobriety. Therapy is a safe space to start permanent healing. I am looking forward to hearing your story and to providing effective support.
Not accepting new clients
Jeanie Kang
Occupational Therapist, MScOT, Reg, (Ont)
Verified
Verified
Mental health of an individual takes a great part in general well being and optimal functioning of the person, and with the unique occupational therapy perspective, I offer integrative and holistic approach. I have 15 years of community mental health experience through different organizations including Mount Sinai Hospital and St. Michael’s Hospital. I have worked with young adults, adults and their families with various mental health issues including Depression, Anxiety,
Bipolar Disorder
, Schizophrenia and Addiction Disorder.
Henry Wong
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Accepting NEW patients! I speak Cantonese, Mandarin and English. I provide counselling to children, youth and adults via secure video and phone calls. I view mental health as a cardiologist views heart health – a vital part of living! I am passionate about healing and helping you live your best life. I enjoy working with individuals with concerns related to any life challenges experienced that prevent you from living your best life, including: trauma, attachment, addiction, grief, relationship concerns, anxiety, depression,
bipolar disorder
, BPD and psychosis. I also work with a team of therapists, dietitians and naturopaths.
Adriana King Aurora Psychotherapy Centre.
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CTIC, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a passionate therapist dedicated working with clients who have experienced childhood-developmental trauma, relational trauma, intimate partner abuse, bullying, or PTSD. Clients that experience traumatic events tend to struggle with on-going anxiety and depression, relationship issues, become labelled as
bipolar
and experience borderline personality disorder. Do you struggle with eating disorders, addictions, self-harming behaviours & suicided ideation? Have you tried talk-therapy but achieved suboptimal results, and are looking for alternative treatment to avoid relying on medication alone? Let's explore clinical Neurofeedback!
Anna Lukomsky
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have specialized training and expertise in working with adult survivors of childhood abuse and neglect, complex-PTSD,
bipolar disorder
, the LBGTQ+ community, and in supporting gender diverse individuals through the process of transitioning.
I am a social worker with over 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy to diverse clients presenting with a wide range of concerns including coping with trauma, mood instability, questions around gender or queer identity, and difficulty functioning and coping. As a client-centered, and trauma-focused practitioner I strive to create a safe therapeutic space in which clients can learn to feel safe enough in their bodies and in the world to break free from old survival strategies that no longer serve them and empower them to connect to their true authentic selves that can live with ease and comfort in the world.
Aminah Al-Hashimi
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Registered Social Worker and psychotherapist with 17 years of experience in the field of mental health, and have worked alongside children, youth, adults , and families. I specialize in anxiety, depression, parent-child conflict, relationships, adjustment to life’s transitions, and trauma. I believe the individual is the expert of their own lives and sometimes may need support to navigate through their own inner struggles. Healing occurs differently for everyone, and there is never a one-size fits all approach. Allow me to help you each step of the way and to work in collaboration to improve your overall quality of life.
Sima Akbari
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have over 10 years of experience working with people struggling with a broad range of issues, including anxiety, feeling low or depressed, trauma, relationship problems, family concerns, or parenting challenges. I will provide you with a comfortable and safe space to share your concerns and I would happily stand with you to reach your goals.
Dr. Katelyn Boersma @ FLEX Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Making the decision to disclose difficulties and seek out psychological services can be challenging. I work collaboratively with adult and adolescent therapy clients to develop a clear understanding of problems, building agreement on the core tasks of therapy to lead to meaningful changes. I utilize my training in Emotion-Focused, Cognitive-Behavioural, Psychodynamic, and Integrative therapies to address a diverse range of presenting concerns, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma (eg. sexual assault, childhood abuse), and personality difficulties. The foundation of our relationship will be our focus on establishing and maintaining a strong working-alliance rooted in empathy and trust.
Dr. Sadia Saleem
Psychologist, PsyD, CPsych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I like to help people with a wide variety of issues through psychotherapy. Psychotherapy is a process of healing problems and creating greater self-awareness and insight in an individual in a confidential and safe environment and helping them initiate a more effective change within themselves. I have a wide range of experience with training in Short-Term Dynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy. I believe psychotherapy can lead to better and healthier relationships with yourself and with others around you, at home, with family, friends or at the workplace.
Marilyn Becker
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I am a registered Social Worker Therapist. I believe that change is possible and there is hope to lead a meaningful and fulfilled life. Our experiences can lead to difficulties with our emotions, moods, patterns of thinking and relationships, leaving us feeling overwhelmed, out of control or just stuck. I provide clients with support and tools to recognize their needs and then meet these needs. I work with individuals and/or their families to improve the quality of their life. Emotional well-being enhances a person's ability to better deal with the stresses of life, change unhelpful patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving.
Stephanie Kersta
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP
Verified
Verified
I am a therapist with a strong belief in the power of working together to help you achieve your best life and resolve any issues that are preventing you from doing just that. I use an eclectic blend of evidence based therapies and lifestyle modification strategies to ensure the therapy is tailored specifically to your exact needs, the modalities I use include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Based interventions and more. I look forward to supporting you in achieving your goals!
Shabana B
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I received her undergraduate degree in Health Science and later graduated with her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counselling. I am currently a professional member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). During my internship, I worked with teens, adults, and couples.
Saeed Behckam
Counsellor, MA, MSc, CCPA, APA
Verified
Verified
About Saeed Behckam: •Master degree in Clinical Psychology •Member of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) •American Psychological Association (APA)
Angellico Samuels
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW, CYW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
As your therapist, my goal is to create an authentic connection where you and I can make a space where healing and change can happen. I have provided therapeutic counselling for over 10 years with racial identity. I am passionate about supporting family and individual, by using a trauma-focused, and culturally sensitive approach. I am experienced in Dialectical Behaviour, and cognitive behaviour while understanding your multicultural needs. I often utilize Narrative and Strength-Based approaches to assist clients to tell their stories and use Emotionally Focus to connect with their feelings. I recognize you are unique
Danny Seto
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsy , MDiv, BEd
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Congratulations on taking the first step in working through your issues to increase your wellbeing. My name is Danny Seto and I am a Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Marriage & Family Therapist and Approved Supervisor, and Certified Couples Therapist. I am a caring, empathetic, and understanding individual who will work with you and your loved ones. I offer a client-centered eclectic approach to counselling that uses a variety of modalities (such as CBT, solution- focussed, narrative, play-based therapy, to name just a few). I would enjoy the possibility of working through your needs at your pace.
Tara Van Halteren
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about continuous growth, learning, and connecting with you. The challenges of life often leave us feeling lonely and stuck. As a warm, observant, and empathetic therapist I make space for clients to feel safe, supported, and valued. My approach is based on CBT, EFT, DBT, and systems theory through which I see clients from a holistic and integrative perspective. My training includes Focusing Level I and Prepare and Enrich.
Richmond Hill, ON L4E
& Online
Stacey Neumin
Psychological Associate, DipCS, CPsychA
Verified
Verified
If you are dealing with a crisis, are feeling confused and overwhelmed, or have suffered a loss, or a relationship struggle, then please contact me. I have been counselling 20+ years with adults, and I welcome the privilege of working with you, supporting you to reclaim your inner strength. I believe I combine integrity, compassion and clinical skill to offer you effective, thought provoking therapy. And I will provide you with feedback and tools to make a difference in your current circumstances. I welcome hearing from you.
Ilana Blumenkranz
Counsellor, MSc, OAMHP
Verified
Verified
Ilana holds a Masters Degree in Mental Health & Addiction. She has experience working with a diverse range of clients, from various cultural backgrounds and ages ranging from adolescents to older adults. She provides individual, couples and family therapy. Her experience on various distresses is extensive, and includes depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, addictive behaviours, relationship issues, low self-esteem, grief and bereavement, complex family dynamics, co-dependency, borderline-personality disorder, bi-polar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and an array of other mental health concerns.
Shagun Sharma | Lotus Pathways Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
Within the psychotherapeutic environment, my key values include respecting and empowering individualism, creating a safe space, and creating a collaborative approach with you. You are the storyteller of your life, and my role is to further support you while you write, edit, and enhance the pages. My clients have shared that I provide a genuine and non-judgmental presence while they worked towards their therapeutic goals. You can expect a therapeutic setting that is professional, yet relaxed, and the calm atmosphere we will create together will help you explore your emotions, thoughts, and experiences.
Polly Li
Registered Social Worker, BSc, BSW, MSW, RSW, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In this fast-paced, demanding, and constantly changing world, the majority of us are experiencing different levels of stress in our daily lives. Most of our stresses are created by the pulling between two opposite ends. One end is need, responsibility, change, family, work, relationships etc. The other end is want, calm, fun, consistency etc. My work is focused on how to walk in the middle of these two ends and still have a life full of meaning. My practice is providing a safe and supportive environment, focusing on the here and now and strengthening self-awareness.
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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.