Bipolar Disorder Therapists in 27517
Mary Nashed
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
The task of finding the right therapist can be a daunting one. Opening up about your insecurities and challenges can be difficult. I provide a non-judgmental, genuine, and warm atmosphere which will put you at ease. My passion is helping people who are struggling with everyday problems around relationships, work, school and any type of stress or those that have more deep-rooted issues stemming from childhood or a traumatic event. I help people develop a stronger and content sense of self.
The task of finding the right therapist can be a daunting one. Opening up about your insecurities and challenges can be difficult. I provide a non-judgmental, genuine, and warm atmosphere which will put you at ease. My passion is helping people who are struggling with everyday problems around relationships, work, school and any type of stress or those that have more deep-rooted issues stemming from childhood or a traumatic event. I help people develop a stronger and content sense of self.
Jeanne Steffen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (Online Only)
I moved to North Carolina from the Northwest in 2018 and am considered a true generalist. This means I have over 10,000 hours of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults with the myriad concerns that bring them to therapy (see the specialty list below): however, my areas of expertise are in trauma, anxiety, improving interpersonal relationship dynamics, and performance improvement. I enjoy working with health care professionals, athletes, teachers, and professors working toward tenure. I currently have one weekly opening.
I moved to North Carolina from the Northwest in 2018 and am considered a true generalist. This means I have over 10,000 hours of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults with the myriad concerns that bring them to therapy (see the specialty list below): however, my areas of expertise are in trauma, anxiety, improving interpersonal relationship dynamics, and performance improvement. I enjoy working with health care professionals, athletes, teachers, and professors working toward tenure. I currently have one weekly opening.
Susan Lipiec
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (Online Only)
If you are at a place where you are experiencing some difficulties in life, you do not have to stay in that place. I offer a wide variety of knowledge, experience, compassion, and empathy into my time with others. I enjoy infusing my work with a lot of humor, and creativity, while embracing the holistic model of the mind/body connection.
If you are at a place where you are experiencing some difficulties in life, you do not have to stay in that place. I offer a wide variety of knowledge, experience, compassion, and empathy into my time with others. I enjoy infusing my work with a lot of humor, and creativity, while embracing the holistic model of the mind/body connection.
Lauren Cardwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
****Not accepting new clients***Lauren Cardwell, MSW, LCSW is a clinical therapist.. She believes that being a human is hard and messy, but that people have the capability to be resilient. She is passionate about helping others make positive changes in their own timing. Her approach to therapy is strengths-based and a collaborative experience between her and her clients. Her goal of therapy is to help clients feel seen and heard in their experiences. She utilizes Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and is trauma-focused. She is LBGTQ+ affirming and works with individuals, children, adults, couples, and families.
****Not accepting new clients***Lauren Cardwell, MSW, LCSW is a clinical therapist.. She believes that being a human is hard and messy, but that people have the capability to be resilient. She is passionate about helping others make positive changes in their own timing. Her approach to therapy is strengths-based and a collaborative experience between her and her clients. Her goal of therapy is to help clients feel seen and heard in their experiences. She utilizes Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and is trauma-focused. She is LBGTQ+ affirming and works with individuals, children, adults, couples, and families.
Zena Chase
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
I’m very passionate about helping people, and celebrating their courageous strides. It takes courage to seek counseling, and courage to trust the process. I strive to create a partnership that is therapeutic in nature, and intentional in effort. It is with that intention, courage, and partnership that I assist my clients’ in reaching therapeutic goals, accepting and achieving growth, increasing awareness, and fostering resilience.
I’m very passionate about helping people, and celebrating their courageous strides. It takes courage to seek counseling, and courage to trust the process. I strive to create a partnership that is therapeutic in nature, and intentional in effort. It is with that intention, courage, and partnership that I assist my clients’ in reaching therapeutic goals, accepting and achieving growth, increasing awareness, and fostering resilience.
Bob Testen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (Online Only)
Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you having difficulties with mood swings or are you unhappy in your relationships? Are you lonely or having uncertainties with your life choices? Are you having challenges at home, school, or at work? If so, give me a call for a free consultation, or to schedule an appointment. I meet with individuals, couples, and families to move towards a more productive and satisfying life. I often work with undergraduate and graduate students, as well as academic and healthcare professionals. Call today for a free phone consultation: (919) 240-0203
Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you having difficulties with mood swings or are you unhappy in your relationships? Are you lonely or having uncertainties with your life choices? Are you having challenges at home, school, or at work? If so, give me a call for a free consultation, or to schedule an appointment. I meet with individuals, couples, and families to move towards a more productive and satisfying life. I often work with undergraduate and graduate students, as well as academic and healthcare professionals. Call today for a free phone consultation: (919) 240-0203
Ryan F Murphy
Counselor, LMHCA, MS , DBT
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Deciding to venture into therapy is never an easy decision so it's important to note the strength it took to make it this far. I believe the goal of any type of therapy is to make the uncomfortable comfortable. My goal is to help you navigate the difficult emotions, intrusive thoughts, and impulsive behavior through a behavioral based approach.
Deciding to venture into therapy is never an easy decision so it's important to note the strength it took to make it this far. I believe the goal of any type of therapy is to make the uncomfortable comfortable. My goal is to help you navigate the difficult emotions, intrusive thoughts, and impulsive behavior through a behavioral based approach.
Catherine B Clemmer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
I work with adults to develop a partnership for exploring ways to live a fuller, more quality filled life. I believe all of us can benefit from psychotherapy to develop a deeper understanding of ourselves and the human condition. Finding meaning in our lives helps us cope with the inevitable suffering we experience on our journey.
I work with adults to develop a partnership for exploring ways to live a fuller, more quality filled life. I believe all of us can benefit from psychotherapy to develop a deeper understanding of ourselves and the human condition. Finding meaning in our lives helps us cope with the inevitable suffering we experience on our journey.
W. Ryan Murdoch
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Finding the right help in times of stress, conflict, fear, and emptiness is important, even if it is difficult. Choosing a counselor is about finding someone you feel confident can understand you where you are, and that you trust to help find the path forward. The people I serve value my openness, compassion, curiosity, insight and calm. If you are struggling with trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, or feeling worthless, then I would like to help you find the pathways to healing that best work for you.
Finding the right help in times of stress, conflict, fear, and emptiness is important, even if it is difficult. Choosing a counselor is about finding someone you feel confident can understand you where you are, and that you trust to help find the path forward. The people I serve value my openness, compassion, curiosity, insight and calm. If you are struggling with trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, or feeling worthless, then I would like to help you find the pathways to healing that best work for you.
Ruth C Bruening
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
I am committed to providing my clients with the necessary tools to lead rich & fulfilling lives and to deal with life's challenges in a productive & satisfying way. I serve adults, couples, families, and older teens from an overall perspective to increase awareness & utilize mindfulness to enrich and optimize life experiences.
I am committed to providing my clients with the necessary tools to lead rich & fulfilling lives and to deal with life's challenges in a productive & satisfying way. I serve adults, couples, families, and older teens from an overall perspective to increase awareness & utilize mindfulness to enrich and optimize life experiences.
Donna Murray
Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Donna Murray and I look forward to connecting with you. I’ve had the joy of working in the counseling field for over 25 years in multiple settings including: private practice, inpatient and outpatient, home-based, school-based and residential detox. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the states of Ohio, West Virginia and North Carolina and have been offering counseling services since 1996. Currently, I also serve on the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction & Prevention Professionals.
Hello! My name is Donna Murray and I look forward to connecting with you. I’ve had the joy of working in the counseling field for over 25 years in multiple settings including: private practice, inpatient and outpatient, home-based, school-based and residential detox. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the states of Ohio, West Virginia and North Carolina and have been offering counseling services since 1996. Currently, I also serve on the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction & Prevention Professionals.
Christopher Stephens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Psychotherapy is a collaborative experience in which you take an in-depth look at your life, perspectives and behaviors and explore what may or may not be working with a trained professional. Each individual experiences life in one's own unique way, with one's own set of personal values and goals. Sometimes life circumstances can create a conflict with a person's values. Sometimes people try their best and cannot change the way they feel. "Good people" can experience depression, anxiety, anger, grief, substance abuse, trauma and other circumstances, which, with the assistance of a trained professional, can be resolved.
Psychotherapy is a collaborative experience in which you take an in-depth look at your life, perspectives and behaviors and explore what may or may not be working with a trained professional. Each individual experiences life in one's own unique way, with one's own set of personal values and goals. Sometimes life circumstances can create a conflict with a person's values. Sometimes people try their best and cannot change the way they feel. "Good people" can experience depression, anxiety, anger, grief, substance abuse, trauma and other circumstances, which, with the assistance of a trained professional, can be resolved.
Zumrad Ahmedjanova
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
I am currently accepting clients for premarital counseling. I am a clinical social worker, addiction specialist and a certified supervisor. I support healing by fostering healthy relationship. I found that clients that value a psychobiological approach (relations between mind and body) tend to be drawn to me. I work with individuals and couples who don't want to settle in unhappiness and worry. I support my clients through transitions and change. My work with clients revolves around supporting them to prioritize their needs, as well as to identify coping mechanisms and resources available to them.
I am currently accepting clients for premarital counseling. I am a clinical social worker, addiction specialist and a certified supervisor. I support healing by fostering healthy relationship. I found that clients that value a psychobiological approach (relations between mind and body) tend to be drawn to me. I work with individuals and couples who don't want to settle in unhappiness and worry. I support my clients through transitions and change. My work with clients revolves around supporting them to prioritize their needs, as well as to identify coping mechanisms and resources available to them.
Anne Storelli
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be challenging, and most of us need help at one time or another. I offer a safe place to process thoughts and feelings, a place to be heard and understood - an experience that is increasingly rare in our modern, fast paced lives. Taking time to explore your interior world can be a tremendous opportunity for growth in your own sense of well-being and in your relationships with others. I enjoy working with adults and children, couples and families, focusing on your personal challenges and empowering you to find a way to meet your goals.
Life can be challenging, and most of us need help at one time or another. I offer a safe place to process thoughts and feelings, a place to be heard and understood - an experience that is increasingly rare in our modern, fast paced lives. Taking time to explore your interior world can be a tremendous opportunity for growth in your own sense of well-being and in your relationships with others. I enjoy working with adults and children, couples and families, focusing on your personal challenges and empowering you to find a way to meet your goals.
Meredith Milke
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
New Clients - I am only taking a few adults for individual therapy at this time. I am not taking any new couples until summer 2024. - - - - I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist serving the Chapel Hill, Durham and surrounding areas. I have 20 years experience working with adolescents, adults and families. My work includes a bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach. We will explore your relationships, environment, recent life events and stressors to gain perspective of how you are affected emotionally, physically and spiritually.
New Clients - I am only taking a few adults for individual therapy at this time. I am not taking any new couples until summer 2024. - - - - I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist serving the Chapel Hill, Durham and surrounding areas. I have 20 years experience working with adolescents, adults and families. My work includes a bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach. We will explore your relationships, environment, recent life events and stressors to gain perspective of how you are affected emotionally, physically and spiritually.
Karen N Luley
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Do you feel frustrated by your child’s behaviors? Confused about the best parenting strategies to help them? Maybe you see your child struggling and you’re wondering if there’s something you can do to better support them. Maybe you’re confused about whether your child is just going through a phase or struggling with a true “disorder.” Disorder or not, you’re likely wondering the best way you can help them. You want them to succeed and live their best lives. That’s why you’re here and I commend you for taking steps to find some answers!
Do you feel frustrated by your child’s behaviors? Confused about the best parenting strategies to help them? Maybe you see your child struggling and you’re wondering if there’s something you can do to better support them. Maybe you’re confused about whether your child is just going through a phase or struggling with a true “disorder.” Disorder or not, you’re likely wondering the best way you can help them. You want them to succeed and live their best lives. That’s why you’re here and I commend you for taking steps to find some answers!
Zoe Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Sometimes in life we need someone to come along side us and walk with us for a while on our journey. I would describe myself as a sojourner. I provide a positive, nonjudgmental environment to see individuals as they work on addressing challenges they are facing. I work with teens and adults to address issues including depression, anxiety, infertility, life transitions, grief and loss along with parenting related stressors. Some of my speciality areas include: Postpartum issues, maternal mental health and EMDR. I also provide help to other professionals to address secondary trauma, compassion fatigue and "burn out".
Sometimes in life we need someone to come along side us and walk with us for a while on our journey. I would describe myself as a sojourner. I provide a positive, nonjudgmental environment to see individuals as they work on addressing challenges they are facing. I work with teens and adults to address issues including depression, anxiety, infertility, life transitions, grief and loss along with parenting related stressors. Some of my speciality areas include: Postpartum issues, maternal mental health and EMDR. I also provide help to other professionals to address secondary trauma, compassion fatigue and "burn out".
Dr. Susan Moschos, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, fear, anger, shame, perfectionism, self-hatred, or depression? Life is too short to live like this. I promise, there is another way! My life's purpose is to help girls, women, and LGBTQIA+ youth and adults to live their lives authentically, purposefully, and with joy.
Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, fear, anger, shame, perfectionism, self-hatred, or depression? Life is too short to live like this. I promise, there is another way! My life's purpose is to help girls, women, and LGBTQIA+ youth and adults to live their lives authentically, purposefully, and with joy.
Brice Bradshaw
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
I believe that the clients I work with have an internal desire to be their best selves but that sometimes barriers and obstacles get in the way of that. I have worked with clients in mental health settings that range from children up through geriatric aged individuals. I look forward to helping you to achieve your goals, both in counseling and in life.
I believe that the clients I work with have an internal desire to be their best selves but that sometimes barriers and obstacles get in the way of that. I have worked with clients in mental health settings that range from children up through geriatric aged individuals. I look forward to helping you to achieve your goals, both in counseling and in life.
Anna Erb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Are you feeling that life is overwhelming? Do you often struggle with intense, rollercoaster range of emotions? Do you want your life to change, and not sure where to start? Whatever your reason for searching out options for therapy, I am glad that you are here. My approach to therapy is not a "one size fits all" model; but rather an integrative, holistic and clinical evidenced based framework to guide discovery to your authentic self and help provide a better understanding of connection to inner truth, to mind and body, and nurture the process of reinvesting back into you.
Are you feeling that life is overwhelming? Do you often struggle with intense, rollercoaster range of emotions? Do you want your life to change, and not sure where to start? Whatever your reason for searching out options for therapy, I am glad that you are here. My approach to therapy is not a "one size fits all" model; but rather an integrative, holistic and clinical evidenced based framework to guide discovery to your authentic self and help provide a better understanding of connection to inner truth, to mind and body, and nurture the process of reinvesting back into you.
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Bipolar Disorder Therapists
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.