Bipolar Disorder Therapists in 90005
Marion Kvasnicka
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sanford, CA 90005
Hi everyone! My name is Marion Kvasnicka. I am a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW. I believe in long-term relief of symptoms. I believe that developing skills with clients will help them break the patterns of thought and behavior that are wreaking havoc on their personal or work life. I focus on identifying generational trauma and helping my clients work hard to stop future abuse and trauma from continuing. I typically work with clients who suffer from acute stress, SAD, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
Hi everyone! My name is Marion Kvasnicka. I am a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW. I believe in long-term relief of symptoms. I believe that developing skills with clients will help them break the patterns of thought and behavior that are wreaking havoc on their personal or work life. I focus on identifying generational trauma and helping my clients work hard to stop future abuse and trauma from continuing. I typically work with clients who suffer from acute stress, SAD, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
Kay Kim
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90005
As a psychotherapist who is deeply engaged in therapy with people who have trouble ‘Fitting- in’, please be assured that you can talk to me. I will help you accept and manage your thoughts, feelings and life experiences constructively. I want to help you find the relief and way forward you may need. And I will help you achieve the personal growth and direction you desire.
As a psychotherapist who is deeply engaged in therapy with people who have trouble ‘Fitting- in’, please be assured that you can talk to me. I will help you accept and manage your thoughts, feelings and life experiences constructively. I want to help you find the relief and way forward you may need. And I will help you achieve the personal growth and direction you desire.
Rebecca Hahn-Hooten
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90005
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to find out if I am the therapist to help YOU! In a private telehealth setting, with a nonjudgmental and hopeful approach to therapy, we can comfortably explore the sources of your stress, change destructive behaviors, and the root of negative thought patterns for personal relief, relationship interactions, and overall life improvement. I am a compassionate, direct, interactive telehealth psychotherapist and healing arts practitioner licensed in the State of California.
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to find out if I am the therapist to help YOU! In a private telehealth setting, with a nonjudgmental and hopeful approach to therapy, we can comfortably explore the sources of your stress, change destructive behaviors, and the root of negative thought patterns for personal relief, relationship interactions, and overall life improvement. I am a compassionate, direct, interactive telehealth psychotherapist and healing arts practitioner licensed in the State of California.
Jessica Vazquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90005 (Online Only)
Feelings, feelings, feelings. They can be complex painful, rewarding, and sometimes, confusing. Sometimes those feelings and emotions consume us, other times we avoid them either way; they affect us. In this space, I hope to help guide your understanding of what you are experiencing. To acknowledge triggers, and normalize some of your behaviors without excusing them. In all, my goal as a therapist is to create an environment where you feel listened too and important .
Feelings, feelings, feelings. They can be complex painful, rewarding, and sometimes, confusing. Sometimes those feelings and emotions consume us, other times we avoid them either way; they affect us. In this space, I hope to help guide your understanding of what you are experiencing. To acknowledge triggers, and normalize some of your behaviors without excusing them. In all, my goal as a therapist is to create an environment where you feel listened too and important .
APLA Health - David Geffen Center
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90005
We at APLA Health - David Geffen Center, located in Koreatown, are dedicated to serving our community, and we make working with individuals of all backgrounds part of our mission. We are here to help, whether you're completely committed to change or you're struggling with the idea.
We at APLA Health - David Geffen Center, located in Koreatown, are dedicated to serving our community, and we make working with individuals of all backgrounds part of our mission. We are here to help, whether you're completely committed to change or you're struggling with the idea.
The Pink Moon Healing Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90005
The Pink Moon Healing Collective provides psychotherapy services by both licensed therapists and associates in addition to providing conjunctive services i.e. trauma recovery, art therapy, identity exploration, and therapeutic yoga offerings to enhance the therapeutic and healing process.
The Pink Moon Healing Collective provides psychotherapy services by both licensed therapists and associates in addition to providing conjunctive services i.e. trauma recovery, art therapy, identity exploration, and therapeutic yoga offerings to enhance the therapeutic and healing process.
APLA Health - Gleicher/Chen Health Center
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90005
We at APLA Health - Gleicher/Chen Health Center are dedicated to serving our community, and we make working with individuals of all backgrounds part of our mission. We are here to help, whether you're completely committed to change or you're struggling with the idea. We provide medical, dental, and behavioral health care all within the same clinic. In addition to primary care, we offer sexual health testing and treatment, HIV/AIDs care, and medical interventions for the trans community. We also have a team of substance abuse and prevention specialists at this location.
We at APLA Health - Gleicher/Chen Health Center are dedicated to serving our community, and we make working with individuals of all backgrounds part of our mission. We are here to help, whether you're completely committed to change or you're struggling with the idea. We provide medical, dental, and behavioral health care all within the same clinic. In addition to primary care, we offer sexual health testing and treatment, HIV/AIDs care, and medical interventions for the trans community. We also have a team of substance abuse and prevention specialists at this location.
Linda Gendron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90005
Hi, I am Linda Gendron, LCSW. That is a fancy name for therapist. I hope to empower you to grow and empower yourself. I am person centered and like to go from your lead. We use a strength-focused approach to changing what doesn't work into what does work in our lives. I have worked with children 5+ years old, teens and adults. I have worked with LGBQI+, those in domestic or interpersonal violence issues, grief and aging issues. I believe in educating the client to what is happening in their own lives. I believe in social justice and empowering others.
Hi, I am Linda Gendron, LCSW. That is a fancy name for therapist. I hope to empower you to grow and empower yourself. I am person centered and like to go from your lead. We use a strength-focused approach to changing what doesn't work into what does work in our lives. I have worked with children 5+ years old, teens and adults. I have worked with LGBQI+, those in domestic or interpersonal violence issues, grief and aging issues. I believe in educating the client to what is happening in their own lives. I believe in social justice and empowering others.
Mari Ann Fortuna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90005
I believe the relationship between therapist and client is essential in understanding the underlying issues affecting one's obstacles to personal growth and happiness. It is my goal to provide a calm space and safe relationship towards that end. Working with adults, young adults and families for more than 20 years has given me a breadth of experience that I bring to the therapeutic relationship. I have particular experience with early trauma and PTSD; depression/anxiety; life transitions; addiction related symptoms; and, relationship issues.
I believe the relationship between therapist and client is essential in understanding the underlying issues affecting one's obstacles to personal growth and happiness. It is my goal to provide a calm space and safe relationship towards that end. Working with adults, young adults and families for more than 20 years has given me a breadth of experience that I bring to the therapeutic relationship. I have particular experience with early trauma and PTSD; depression/anxiety; life transitions; addiction related symptoms; and, relationship issues.
Hyun Ju 'hanna' Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90005
I am a I .5 generation Korean-American Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I am perfectly fluent in both English and Korean. I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago. My MA Degree in Marriage and Family therapy was obtained at HIS University, where I also received Ph.D. In Family Ministry.
I am a I .5 generation Korean-American Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I am perfectly fluent in both English and Korean. I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago. My MA Degree in Marriage and Family therapy was obtained at HIS University, where I also received Ph.D. In Family Ministry.
Healing Clinical Counseling Center, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90005
Our goal is to provide a safe place for all who may be experiencing challenges due to trauma, family, work, or life. At Healing Counseling Center, Inc we strive to promote wholeness by healing one person or family at a time by developing inner strength through self-expression.
Our goal is to provide a safe place for all who may be experiencing challenges due to trauma, family, work, or life. At Healing Counseling Center, Inc we strive to promote wholeness by healing one person or family at a time by developing inner strength through self-expression.
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Susan Madson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90005
My name is Susan K Madson and I am a LCSW. I specialize in depression, anxiety, anger issues, identify coping skills, build relationship skills, identify client strengths, teach meditation, grounding, and relaxation techniques, reduce trauma response by teaching self regulation skills and other mental health treatment techniques to stabilize emotional and behavioral functioning. Further, specialties include addiction issues, grief work and couples therapy. The client's that I am most comfortable treating are ages 18-65. Most of my experience is with mental health and substance abuse disorders.
My name is Susan K Madson and I am a LCSW. I specialize in depression, anxiety, anger issues, identify coping skills, build relationship skills, identify client strengths, teach meditation, grounding, and relaxation techniques, reduce trauma response by teaching self regulation skills and other mental health treatment techniques to stabilize emotional and behavioral functioning. Further, specialties include addiction issues, grief work and couples therapy. The client's that I am most comfortable treating are ages 18-65. Most of my experience is with mental health and substance abuse disorders.
Sunshine Harding | Trauma And Addiction Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90005
Finding a therapist can feel dark, and you are looking for some light at the end of the tunnel. My name is Sunshine and I am the therapist that brings personality, vibrance, and radical genuineness to all my sessions. Typically, I help those who have experienced long-standing trauma, those who numbed their pain through substances or self-harm, or people who have experienced racial trauma. Instead of feeling misunderstood, you need a place to be seen authentically. I am the therapist who will hold space for your emotions and motivate you to believe things will improve.
Finding a therapist can feel dark, and you are looking for some light at the end of the tunnel. My name is Sunshine and I am the therapist that brings personality, vibrance, and radical genuineness to all my sessions. Typically, I help those who have experienced long-standing trauma, those who numbed their pain through substances or self-harm, or people who have experienced racial trauma. Instead of feeling misunderstood, you need a place to be seen authentically. I am the therapist who will hold space for your emotions and motivate you to believe things will improve.
Sonica Thakur
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90005 (Online Only)
"What one person has to offer to another, is their own being, nothing more, nothing less" - Ram Dass. My therapeutic approach is a strength-based perspective that focuses on a person's innate potential rather than pathologies and shortfalls. Consistent with this approach, my role as a therapist lies not in solving problems but in helping clients examine inhibited issues and biases, identify practical solutions to their problems and progress towards deeper wisdom. I have worked with clients of various ethnicities, addressing a range of mental health issues, relationship problems, and life transitions.
"What one person has to offer to another, is their own being, nothing more, nothing less" - Ram Dass. My therapeutic approach is a strength-based perspective that focuses on a person's innate potential rather than pathologies and shortfalls. Consistent with this approach, my role as a therapist lies not in solving problems but in helping clients examine inhibited issues and biases, identify practical solutions to their problems and progress towards deeper wisdom. I have worked with clients of various ethnicities, addressing a range of mental health issues, relationship problems, and life transitions.
Liana Kostandyan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90005
Have you ever asked yourself if a positive change can happen when you can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel? I will say, “Yes, it can!” I am a psychotherapist specializing in treatment for depressive disorders, PTSD, anxiety, impulse control, grief, trauma, and substance use disorders in adolescents and adults. My practice focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors, habits, and beliefs that affect activities of daily functioning. I meet my clients where they are and help them learn how to cope effectively with life stressors to building healthier relationships with themselves and their loved ones.
Have you ever asked yourself if a positive change can happen when you can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel? I will say, “Yes, it can!” I am a psychotherapist specializing in treatment for depressive disorders, PTSD, anxiety, impulse control, grief, trauma, and substance use disorders in adolescents and adults. My practice focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors, habits, and beliefs that affect activities of daily functioning. I meet my clients where they are and help them learn how to cope effectively with life stressors to building healthier relationships with themselves and their loved ones.
Christine Perry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90005
Hello! My name is Christine Perry, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe treatment should be as unique as each individual, therefor my approach is very client/person centered and strength based. This gives us the opportunity to utilize your needs to create a space in which you can heal and grow. I have experience working with young children, adolescent, adults, families, and caregivers with a variety of concerns ranging from stage of life to severe impairment of daily life.
Hello! My name is Christine Perry, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe treatment should be as unique as each individual, therefor my approach is very client/person centered and strength based. This gives us the opportunity to utilize your needs to create a space in which you can heal and grow. I have experience working with young children, adolescent, adults, families, and caregivers with a variety of concerns ranging from stage of life to severe impairment of daily life.
Esther Lee
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90005
How do you feel about seeking help, especially for your mental and emotional health? Do you think it’s a sign of weakness? As a psychologist, I see it as a sign of strength, courage, self-awareness and maturity. I work with my clients to identify what they’re needing in order for them to improve their lives. I help people find the ways to change and experience personal growth and healing. I support my clients as they discover new aspects of themselves, which can be a challenging but rewarding process.
How do you feel about seeking help, especially for your mental and emotional health? Do you think it’s a sign of weakness? As a psychologist, I see it as a sign of strength, courage, self-awareness and maturity. I work with my clients to identify what they’re needing in order for them to improve their lives. I help people find the ways to change and experience personal growth and healing. I support my clients as they discover new aspects of themselves, which can be a challenging but rewarding process.
Yvette Arroyo
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90005
My name is Yvette Angelina Arroyo and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Los Angeles, California and working with client's statewide via telehealth. I work with young adults and adults, and specialize in Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Grief and Loss, Low Self-Esteem, and with Addictions. I use a variety of therapeutic methods including but not limited to: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Humanistic Therapy, with a focus to provide my client's an individualized treatment based on their specific needs.
My name is Yvette Angelina Arroyo and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Los Angeles, California and working with client's statewide via telehealth. I work with young adults and adults, and specialize in Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Grief and Loss, Low Self-Esteem, and with Addictions. I use a variety of therapeutic methods including but not limited to: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Humanistic Therapy, with a focus to provide my client's an individualized treatment based on their specific needs.
Daniel Crosby
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90005
My name is Dan Crosby and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My style of therapy is client driven and more of a partnership focusing on helping you reach your goals. I have extensive experience and training with treatment of trauma, depression, anxiety, and a multitude of other diagnoses which I will use to tailor your specific treatment to your needs and goals. I have been working in the field for over 15 years with a variety of clientele ranging from kids, adolescents, and adults. I have worked with a vast variety of diagnoses, trauma histories, life changes, and other stressors that a person may be going through.
My name is Dan Crosby and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My style of therapy is client driven and more of a partnership focusing on helping you reach your goals. I have extensive experience and training with treatment of trauma, depression, anxiety, and a multitude of other diagnoses which I will use to tailor your specific treatment to your needs and goals. I have been working in the field for over 15 years with a variety of clientele ranging from kids, adolescents, and adults. I have worked with a vast variety of diagnoses, trauma histories, life changes, and other stressors that a person may be going through.
Esmeralda R Chavez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90005
I am accepting new clients. Taking the first step in generating change in your life takes courage. Issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, stress, parenting, relationship issues, and finding meaning may be common, however, they present uniquely in everyone. I welcome you and extend my empathy and a non-judgmental approach to explore and develop a plan that will guide you in your journey toward healing.
I am accepting new clients. Taking the first step in generating change in your life takes courage. Issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, stress, parenting, relationship issues, and finding meaning may be common, however, they present uniquely in everyone. I welcome you and extend my empathy and a non-judgmental approach to explore and develop a plan that will guide you in your journey toward healing.
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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.