Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Tucson, AZ
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Adam Lovallo Counseling
Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in individual counseling, with experience working on the following issues: depression, anxiety,
bipolar disorder
, sleep disorders, bereavement, LGBT, adoption, substance abuse and process addictions.
I am telehealth therapist, licensed to serve Arizona residents. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my job is to help you to weather adversity in your life by providing you with a safe space to discover and embrace your true authentic self, as well as improve your relationship with others. I can help you achieve this by providing you with constructive feedback coupled with unconditional positive regard and encouragement. In therapy I will also help you to understand how your thoughts and behavior affect your feelings. So let's move you from a place of simply existing and enduring life to actually living life to its fullest!

Colleen Steinmann
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Colleen has the experience to help with substance abuse, grief and loss, criminal justice involvement, sexual trauma, anxiety, depression, divorce, marital conflict, family issues, mental illness to include schizophrenia,
bipolar disorder
, and PTSD.
My ideal client is anyone who wants help and wants to find a better solution to the problems they are facing. The issues can be anything that the client wants to work on, from past trauma to daily life stressors. My ideal client wants to have some sense of peace and achieve a life that is fulfilling and leads them to greater things. They want to be heard, understood, and accepted for who they are. Colleen has experience working with a multitude of clients ranging in age from 14-75 from various populations.

Lisa Jacqui Placencio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Jacqui's professional background includes outpatient mental health, mobile crisis services, the VA Healthcare system nursing home program, community prevention and diversion services. She has worked with a wide range of individuals diagnosed with depression, anxiety,
bipolar disorder
, schizophrenia, substance use and personality disorders.

Kylie Guinta
Counselor, MA, LAC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My therapeutic approach involves meeting clients where they're at and holding space to explore and express emotions, while supporting mental wellness. I believe people are the experts on themselves and I am honored when I am invited to join a person in their healing and development. I have experience assisting clients navigate depression, anxiety, PTSD and/or trauma,
bipolar disorder
, life transitions, and other life stressors. My treatment approach is unique to each individual and I welcome feedback to find out how I can best assist you.
Tucson, AZ 85712

Linda A Chernus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified
Verified
As a psychodynamically oriented therapist with forty years of experience treating individuals, couples, and families, I have a passion for my work and a capacity to engage well even with difficult and challenging clients. In addition to people experiencing anxiety, depression and other problems associated with daily living, I have expertise working with individuals and families struggling with PTSD, dissociative disorders,
bipolar
disorders, and dual diagnoses of substance abuse and mental health problems. I especially enjoy helping adolescents and young adults experiencing identity issues and challenging life transitions.

Charles Jason Harger
Counselor, MA, LAC, DMHC
Verified
Verified
I believe that at any given moment you are doing your best with what you are given. Through a trauma-informed and unconditionally positive lens; I am eager to support you in learning and exploring your past and present. I aim to empower you to be an agent of change in your own life and in doing so, find your own path in creating a hopeful future where you can live, thrive, and achieve your true potential. I have experience working with diverse populations including individuals that are neurodivergent, and individuals with anxiety,
bipolar disorder
, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, and severe and persistent mental illnesses.

Robin San George
Counselor, MA, LAC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Additionally, I have extensive experience working with adults of all ages with general mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety,
bipolar disorder
and PTSD.
I am a Licensed Associate Counselor and have been working in behavioral health since 2013. I love making genuine connections with my clients while providing individualized guidance throughout the healing process. I strongly believe that helping them to realize and trust that they are not alone in their struggles or trauma is always such a beneficial first step in establishing a solid foundation in our work together.

Zephyr Care
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Zephry Care offers telehealth testing for children, teens, and adults for a variety of concerns including ADHD, autism, depression, learning disabilities,
bipolar disorder
, anxiety disorders, PTSD, OCD, personality disorders, psychosis, etc. We also offer pre-surgical evaluations (bariatric surgery, spinal cord stimulator), fitness for duty, adoption evaluations, and pre-employment evaluations for military, police, gov't etc. We have immediate openings for appointments. Servicing the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CT, CO, DE, DC, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, ME, MD, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, OH, OK, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI.

Amanda Tashjian
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Stressors are apart of everyday life, but sometimes we need someone to provide an objective lens and safe space to share our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. As a clinical professional counselor and counselor educator, I care most about my clients and how I can help support them in managing their stressors. With over 10 years of experience working with children, individuals, and couples with varying levels of mental health related concerns and disorders, I look forward to helping you in a supportive and productive way.

Madison Koza
Counselor, MA, LAC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My clinical approach is founded in the values of compassion, non-judgment, strengths-focused, and open-mindedness. I seek to provide clients with a safe and accepting space and strive to help individuals find hope and healing through support and shared learning.

Jennifer Bernard
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I have provided counseling services to clients since 2008 and have experience with a wide range of mental health and behavioral disorders in a variety of treatment settings to include crisis stabilization units, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, inpatient substance abuse treatment centers, outpatient community mental health, and both inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment in correctional settings. As such, I have gained extensive experience working with individuals with complex issues and have varying degrees of trauma.
Waitlist for new clients

Amanda L Morse
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CEDS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a licensed professional counselor and certified eating disorders specialist. I enjoy working with adults 18+ and elder adults. Most clients come to me with a combination of concerns from history of trauma, to eating disorders, to depression and anxiety. To me the most important aspect of psychotherapy is the relationship between therapist and client and I consider it a privilege to work alongside others towards creating a more fulfilling and authentic life. I strive to provide an environment where clients feel safe to disclose private thoughts, feelings, and dreams and feel comfortable taking emotional risks.

Julie Larsen Rathbun
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
You are capable of making positive changes. You can have more fulfilling relationships. You have the ability to cope with life's demands. You can experience self-acceptance and happiness. I provide compassionate therapy and counseling to individuals.

Kathy Bodwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My goal is to provide you with a safe and therapeutic environment that will facilitate success in treatment. As a bilingual social worker, I can provide sessions in English/Spanish. I currently work with adults of all ages in outpatient setting that are finding the need for therapeutic interventions to assist with trauma wounds,addiction, anxiety, and depression.
Not accepting new clients

Rachel DeLozier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
My clients want to manage symptoms related to trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders & body dysmorphia, relationship difficulties, grief and loss. They are looking for a nonjudgmental, supportive environment in which to begin their own healing as they learn more about themselves and their relationships. My clients are adults and adolescents, culturally and racially diverse, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I have experience working with Tucson’s refugee and immigrant communities, children & teens, US military veterans, homeless individuals, and those in chronic pain.
Tucson, AZ 85712
Not accepting new clients
Not accepting new clients

Kammy M Willems
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe there are times we all need extra support to get through life’s challenges and I work to offer a safe and non-judgmental place where you can explore whatever you are facing. My approach centers around meeting you where you are and then working together to help you develop new insight into yourself, and your relationships, and to discover new ways to respond to life’s challenges. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) therapy and specialize in treating trauma, and other distressing life experiences, and the problems that often accompany it.

Natalie Pacitto
Counselor, MA, LPC, LLP, CPC
Verified
Verified
Your therapy journey should be as unique as you, and my approach is eclectic in a way that allows me to meet you where you are and illuminate your path through encouragement and support. Therapy and counseling can be deeply transformative and healing for those willing to show up for themselves. I believe that through this process anyone can uncover meaningful change and I am here to guide you through that journey and empower you to be the best version of you.

Rebecca Ann Wilkinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPAT, ATR-BC
Verified
Verified
Be happier, more engaged and fulfilled, and experience more peace of mind. I'm here to help you access concrete tools for making the time you have on this planet be the best experience it can be.

Gretchen E Solof
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW , LMT
Verified
Verified
Stess, anxiety, and unhealed trauma impacts our relationships, our jobs, our families, and even how we feel about ourselves. Chronic stress and unresolved trauma can impact our brains along with our nervous system. When this happens, we can feel as if we are stuck in our relationships & jobs or even trapped in our own lives. Fear & anxiety does not have to control your everyday thoughts and cultivating joy is possible! Choosing to get help is the first step towards change.. Please contact Gretchen at Connectionscounselingaz.com

Dan Stone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISAC, CT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have been working in the field of substance abuse, mental health and grief and loss for over 20 years. Through training and experience I have developed an ability to work with clients who have experienced profound loss. My experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings has provided me with skill in treating addictions, codependency, depression and life transitions.
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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.