Bipolar Disorder Therapists in 15223

Photo of Jennifer L Streeter, MS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Jennifer L Streeter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
Each individual is universally unique which means our thoughts, feelings and perceptions are also unique. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I use a range of modalities including art, creativity, CBT, Mindfulness as well as many other approaches to meet your individual needs to help guide you toward and support your holistic wellness.
Each individual is universally unique which means our thoughts, feelings and perceptions are also unique. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I use a range of modalities including art, creativity, CBT, Mindfulness as well as many other approaches to meet your individual needs to help guide you toward and support your holistic wellness.
(878) 206-6376 View (878) 206-6376
Photo of Megan Lindeman, LPC, CRC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Megan Lindeman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
I believe that people genuinely do the best they can and that we always have an opportunity to learn and improve. We all experience joys and sorrows that can impact our daily functioning. Sometimes these experiences can make us feel “stuck.” Together we can build a tool box with strategies to empower you in everyday life. A growth-promoting and caring atmosphere will be provided to help you build self-awareness, find inner peace, discover your strengths, and help you to find balance in your life.
I believe that people genuinely do the best they can and that we always have an opportunity to learn and improve. We all experience joys and sorrows that can impact our daily functioning. Sometimes these experiences can make us feel “stuck.” Together we can build a tool box with strategies to empower you in everyday life. A growth-promoting and caring atmosphere will be provided to help you build self-awareness, find inner peace, discover your strengths, and help you to find balance in your life.
(412) 540-4141 View (412) 540-4141
Photo of Jen Jasiekiewicz, LPC, LPCC-S, Licensed Professional Counselor
Jen Jasiekiewicz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
I work with a great variety of individuals from all walks of life. I hope to help you build the confidence and skills you need to manage the stressors in your world. Together we can work on reinforcing your strengths, and I can help you to learn new skills to be able to manage your troubles. Areas of clinical focus include (but are not limited to) Trauma, Anxiety, Panic, Adjustment to College or Work, Depression, ADHD, Anger Management, LGBTQIA+ concerns, Codependency, and Phase of Life issues. I work primarily with adults and also have specific training in trauma treatment (CCTP certification).
I work with a great variety of individuals from all walks of life. I hope to help you build the confidence and skills you need to manage the stressors in your world. Together we can work on reinforcing your strengths, and I can help you to learn new skills to be able to manage your troubles. Areas of clinical focus include (but are not limited to) Trauma, Anxiety, Panic, Adjustment to College or Work, Depression, ADHD, Anger Management, LGBTQIA+ concerns, Codependency, and Phase of Life issues. I work primarily with adults and also have specific training in trauma treatment (CCTP certification).
(412) 308-5505 View (412) 308-5505
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Debbie Wilkinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, MDiv, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
Feeling sad, anxious, worried, more than just a couple of weeks? Experiencing racing thoughts, low energy, lack of enjoyment in life? Caught up in troubled relationships or wondering "what is the point of it all?" If you are feeling discouraged, irritable, overwhelmed, or need the opportunity to sort things out, therapeutic counseling may help. Nurture yourself by investing dedicated time to discover who you are, and how you want to be in the world.
Feeling sad, anxious, worried, more than just a couple of weeks? Experiencing racing thoughts, low energy, lack of enjoyment in life? Caught up in troubled relationships or wondering "what is the point of it all?" If you are feeling discouraged, irritable, overwhelmed, or need the opportunity to sort things out, therapeutic counseling may help. Nurture yourself by investing dedicated time to discover who you are, and how you want to be in the world.
(412) 453-5474 View (412) 453-5474
Photo of Amy A Morgano, MSEd, LPC, EMDR, Counselor
Amy A Morgano
Counselor, MSEd, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15223  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
There are moments in life when we need help & support. Reaching out can be uncomfortable & scary, but it is also brave. Counseling can facilitate and help you move towards change. It is a chance to begin a new direction in life, one that enables fulfillment, contentment, and self-empowerment. Change & happiness are possible! Therapy can be short-term or long-term depending on the nature of your circumstances & needs. I look forward to speaking with you & discussing how I might be of assistance.
There are moments in life when we need help & support. Reaching out can be uncomfortable & scary, but it is also brave. Counseling can facilitate and help you move towards change. It is a chance to begin a new direction in life, one that enables fulfillment, contentment, and self-empowerment. Change & happiness are possible! Therapy can be short-term or long-term depending on the nature of your circumstances & needs. I look forward to speaking with you & discussing how I might be of assistance.
(412) 467-0683 View (412) 467-0683
Photo of Csilla Fischer, MEd, NCC, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Csilla Fischer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
Not accepting new clients
I am a certified clinical trauma professional who can help you with anxiety or depression which is often rooted in childhood abuse, neglect and unmet developmental needs. I have worked in a large variety of settings, cultures and with various age groups. My therapeutic approach is eclectic. I utilize a variety of techniques and connect them with psycho-education. In addition I am a systemic constellation facilitator and a life-coach using family-system models to address (inherited) family trauma.
I am a certified clinical trauma professional who can help you with anxiety or depression which is often rooted in childhood abuse, neglect and unmet developmental needs. I have worked in a large variety of settings, cultures and with various age groups. My therapeutic approach is eclectic. I utilize a variety of techniques and connect them with psycho-education. In addition I am a systemic constellation facilitator and a life-coach using family-system models to address (inherited) family trauma.
(412) 567-6308 View (412) 567-6308

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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.