Bipolar Disorder Therapists in 53227
Bob Rockey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
West Allis, WI 53227 (Online Only)
Since 1980 I have served those struggling with mental illness and personal problems in greater Milwaukee. I mainly help adults and older adults individually. Common topics I treat include depression, bipolar disorder, codependency, abuse, worry, grieving, chronic pain and health issues, and generally dealing with changes. Many I see experienced a long slow decline over time when that, "Straw that Broke the Camel's Back," landed. It became clear that things were just not working, and they need to try something different. That's when many of my people called me.
Since 1980 I have served those struggling with mental illness and personal problems in greater Milwaukee. I mainly help adults and older adults individually. Common topics I treat include depression, bipolar disorder, codependency, abuse, worry, grieving, chronic pain and health issues, and generally dealing with changes. Many I see experienced a long slow decline over time when that, "Straw that Broke the Camel's Back," landed. It became clear that things were just not working, and they need to try something different. That's when many of my people called me.
Ivaylo has expertise working with children, adolescents and adults who experience depressive symptoms, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive problems, anger, bipolar disorder, PTSD, psychosis, ADHD, behavioral problems and attachments.
Ivaylo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of Wisconsin and California. He has a BA and MA in Psychology from Sofia University, Bulgaria and he obtained his MSW from Sacramento State University in California. His past experiences include counseling children and families in a private practice setting, offering general mental health services, teaching, and consulting for police departments. Ivaylo has extensive training in Solution Focused Therapy and has practiced it for over 20 years.
Ivaylo has expertise working with children, adolescents and adults who experience depressive symptoms, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive problems, anger, bipolar disorder, PTSD, psychosis, ADHD, behavioral problems and attachments.
Ivaylo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of Wisconsin and California. He has a BA and MA in Psychology from Sofia University, Bulgaria and he obtained his MSW from Sacramento State University in California. His past experiences include counseling children and families in a private practice setting, offering general mental health services, teaching, and consulting for police departments. Ivaylo has extensive training in Solution Focused Therapy and has practiced it for over 20 years.
Vicki Mohorich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53227
Her expertise extends to a wide range of issues, including alcohol and drug use, bipolar disorder, grief, and life transitions.
Vicki Mohorich, LCSW, is a therapist at LifeStance Health who has been providing expert care to individuals across Wisconsin since 2003. With extensive experience in addressing co-occurring disorders, Vicki has the unique ability to help clients navigate complex challenges. Her clinical background includes working with the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center to assist veterans experiencing homelessness, as well as working with residential and outpatient treatment programs for individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Vicki specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma.
Her expertise extends to a wide range of issues, including alcohol and drug use, bipolar disorder, grief, and life transitions.
Vicki Mohorich, LCSW, is a therapist at LifeStance Health who has been providing expert care to individuals across Wisconsin since 2003. With extensive experience in addressing co-occurring disorders, Vicki has the unique ability to help clients navigate complex challenges. Her clinical background includes working with the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center to assist veterans experiencing homelessness, as well as working with residential and outpatient treatment programs for individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Vicki specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma.
Bill is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor. He has been helping adults for over a decade. Bill uses a person centered approach and helps adult men and women with substance abuse issues and mental health concerns be their best selves.
Bill is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor. He has been helping adults for over a decade. Bill uses a person centered approach and helps adult men and women with substance abuse issues and mental health concerns be their best selves.
If you feel down, stuck, or don't know how to move forward, it can help to find professional support—someone in your corner, to help you get your bearings again and find your way through the tough times. As a solution-focused and strengths-based therapist, I work with clients to understand their past, clarify their present, and support their goals moving forward, even through life’s hardest situations. I work with clients experiencing the effects of trauma using EMDR and mindfulness, targeting and reworking core beliefs to move individuals and couples forward in their relationships with themselves and others.
If you feel down, stuck, or don't know how to move forward, it can help to find professional support—someone in your corner, to help you get your bearings again and find your way through the tough times. As a solution-focused and strengths-based therapist, I work with clients to understand their past, clarify their present, and support their goals moving forward, even through life’s hardest situations. I work with clients experiencing the effects of trauma using EMDR and mindfulness, targeting and reworking core beliefs to move individuals and couples forward in their relationships with themselves and others.
Dr. John Ernst has 36 years of diverse psychological experience. He treats individual adults, couples, families, adolescents, and children. Dr. Ernst has extensive media experience, including live radio and television broadcasts as well as writing newspaper columns and internet blogs about psychological issues. He has numerous positive patient satisfaction endorsements which underscore his expertise as a highly effective, ethical, and professional clinician. He strives to deliver outstanding quality care to achieve real-world solutions that are effective and easy to understand and apply.
Dr. John Ernst has 36 years of diverse psychological experience. He treats individual adults, couples, families, adolescents, and children. Dr. Ernst has extensive media experience, including live radio and television broadcasts as well as writing newspaper columns and internet blogs about psychological issues. He has numerous positive patient satisfaction endorsements which underscore his expertise as a highly effective, ethical, and professional clinician. He strives to deliver outstanding quality care to achieve real-world solutions that are effective and easy to understand and apply.
Life can be complicated. Congratulations for recognizing that sometimes it helps to have someone to talk with as you navigate your journey. I can't tell you where to go or what to do, but I do believe that together we can figure out the best path forward. I have spent over 30 years working with a wide variety of people from different backgrounds, experiences and circumstances. This therapeutic work has addressed the following: anxiety, depression, parenting, relationships, LGBTQIA+ issues, chronic illness, divorce, bereavement, caregiver stress, and communication skills.
Life can be complicated. Congratulations for recognizing that sometimes it helps to have someone to talk with as you navigate your journey. I can't tell you where to go or what to do, but I do believe that together we can figure out the best path forward. I have spent over 30 years working with a wide variety of people from different backgrounds, experiences and circumstances. This therapeutic work has addressed the following: anxiety, depression, parenting, relationships, LGBTQIA+ issues, chronic illness, divorce, bereavement, caregiver stress, and communication skills.
James Eiff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Allis, WI 53227 (Online Only)
I work with adolescents and adults providing individual therapy. From small private practices to large psychiatric treatment institutions like Rogers Memorial Hospital, I have cultivated experience working with diverse clientele in a variety of treatment settings and have lead therapy groups focused on trauma, anger management, personality disorders, depression, and anxiety. I have provided consultation for programming revision in the areas of trauma and personality disorders and served on the Board of Directors for the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
I work with adolescents and adults providing individual therapy. From small private practices to large psychiatric treatment institutions like Rogers Memorial Hospital, I have cultivated experience working with diverse clientele in a variety of treatment settings and have lead therapy groups focused on trauma, anger management, personality disorders, depression, and anxiety. I have provided consultation for programming revision in the areas of trauma and personality disorders and served on the Board of Directors for the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Vibrant Child Psychological Services, LLC specializes in comprehensive psychological evaluations to assist in clarifying diagnoses and providing treatment recommendations to best meet each individual’s needs. Dr. Jill Delie has experience with children as young as infants for developmental testing through older adults for Alzheimer’s and dementia assessment.
Vibrant Child Psychological Services, LLC specializes in comprehensive psychological evaluations to assist in clarifying diagnoses and providing treatment recommendations to best meet each individual’s needs. Dr. Jill Delie has experience with children as young as infants for developmental testing through older adults for Alzheimer’s and dementia assessment.
Therapy isn't for the weak. It requires dedication, vulnerability, self-reflection, and perseverance. There will be times it feels like things are getting worse, and times where you feel uncomfortable and want to quit. These are the times I want to sit with you. I want to be there as you gain insight into yourself and what you need to heal and be mentally well. I want to facilitate confidence in the discomfort, leaning into the unknown, trusting that it will help you grow in the ways necessary for measurable change. We can do that together. Therapy is not easy, but it is worth it. And so are you.
Therapy isn't for the weak. It requires dedication, vulnerability, self-reflection, and perseverance. There will be times it feels like things are getting worse, and times where you feel uncomfortable and want to quit. These are the times I want to sit with you. I want to be there as you gain insight into yourself and what you need to heal and be mentally well. I want to facilitate confidence in the discomfort, leaning into the unknown, trusting that it will help you grow in the ways necessary for measurable change. We can do that together. Therapy is not easy, but it is worth it. And so are you.
In life we are faced with many challenges. Sometimes this happens when it is least expected. This can lead to hopelessness, doubt, worry, sadness, anger, and many other unwanted feelings and emotions. The good news is, despite the challenges you may be experiencing, you have the ability to make a change. It can be difficult to navigate life situations. Finding the right support through these difficult times is an important first step. I specialize in working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, stress management, anger management, and relationship and family issues.
In life we are faced with many challenges. Sometimes this happens when it is least expected. This can lead to hopelessness, doubt, worry, sadness, anger, and many other unwanted feelings and emotions. The good news is, despite the challenges you may be experiencing, you have the ability to make a change. It can be difficult to navigate life situations. Finding the right support through these difficult times is an important first step. I specialize in working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, stress management, anger management, and relationship and family issues.
Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - West Allis understands that starting therapy can be overwhelming. That’s why we simplified the process with Find My Therapist. Get started by telling us about yourself, your location, and your insurance. Once you find your best-fit therapist, pick a time that works for you and book an appointment instantly through their calendar. Find My Therapist aims to make your journey as stress-free as possible, so you can start feeling better sooner.
Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - West Allis understands that starting therapy can be overwhelming. That’s why we simplified the process with Find My Therapist. Get started by telling us about yourself, your location, and your insurance. Once you find your best-fit therapist, pick a time that works for you and book an appointment instantly through their calendar. Find My Therapist aims to make your journey as stress-free as possible, so you can start feeling better sooner.
Culturally Diverse Counseling Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Allis, WI 53227
With a comprehensive background in treating a range of mental health concerns, Culturally Diverse Counseling Center is committed to providing mental health and emotional support to individuals who are experiencing personal or psychological difficulties. Our Person-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral approach is designed to empower our clients to achieve their goals.
With a comprehensive background in treating a range of mental health concerns, Culturally Diverse Counseling Center is committed to providing mental health and emotional support to individuals who are experiencing personal or psychological difficulties. Our Person-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral approach is designed to empower our clients to achieve their goals.
Lanie Figueroa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53227 (Online Only)
Do want to gain deeper insight into yourself & your past experiences and start creating new patterns in your life? I am a compassionate and collaborative therapist that utilizes a holistic and integrated approach. As your therapist, I will help you process traumatic memories, learn coping skills, gain new perspective, set goals. I’ll show up as a real person, challenge you when you need it, and be genuinely invested in you and your journey. Schedule your free consultation today by sending your email inquiry.
Do want to gain deeper insight into yourself & your past experiences and start creating new patterns in your life? I am a compassionate and collaborative therapist that utilizes a holistic and integrated approach. As your therapist, I will help you process traumatic memories, learn coping skills, gain new perspective, set goals. I’ll show up as a real person, challenge you when you need it, and be genuinely invested in you and your journey. Schedule your free consultation today by sending your email inquiry.
Daina Westerman is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 1996. Daina offers her clients a safe place. A place where they can feel valued and accepted as they learn to value and accept themselves. A place where they can figure out how to live their best life going forward. Outside of work, Daina loves to garden (indoors and out), cook, create with yarn, paper, beads and fabric, and watch almost anything on PBS.
Daina Westerman is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 1996. Daina offers her clients a safe place. A place where they can feel valued and accepted as they learn to value and accept themselves. A place where they can figure out how to live their best life going forward. Outside of work, Daina loves to garden (indoors and out), cook, create with yarn, paper, beads and fabric, and watch almost anything on PBS.
Are you feeling sad and burdened, like you’re carrying the weight of the world on your back? Unloveable? Stuck? Hope is slipping away, but anxiety remains deep. Your mind and body are stressed. It feels the same, no matter what you try. The voice of failure reverberates in your mind. 'It's no use- why even try?' Don't give up! I can help you heal your inner turmoil and find light in the darkness.
Are you feeling sad and burdened, like you’re carrying the weight of the world on your back? Unloveable? Stuck? Hope is slipping away, but anxiety remains deep. Your mind and body are stressed. It feels the same, no matter what you try. The voice of failure reverberates in your mind. 'It's no use- why even try?' Don't give up! I can help you heal your inner turmoil and find light in the darkness.
Anni Cox Couseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Allis, WI 53227
Ever feel like everyday is a struggle? Sometimes reaching out for help is the most difficult step. That is why it is so important to offer caring, compassionate solutions. I work with children, individuals, couples and families. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, child and adolescent issues, grief and loss, transitional times in life such as job loss or divorce. My therapy is client-centered and insight orientated. I am also EMDR certified. I will answer your calls promptly and offer consultations.
Ever feel like everyday is a struggle? Sometimes reaching out for help is the most difficult step. That is why it is so important to offer caring, compassionate solutions. I work with children, individuals, couples and families. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, child and adolescent issues, grief and loss, transitional times in life such as job loss or divorce. My therapy is client-centered and insight orientated. I am also EMDR certified. I will answer your calls promptly and offer consultations.
Debra Kultgen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Allis, WI 53227 (Online Only)
Since 2004, I've been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin. I specialize in Narrative Attachment Therapy and work with all ages, from 3 to 94, to address attachment issues. Whether you're an individual, group, or couple, I'm comfortable working with you to find healing and growth.
Since 2004, I've been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin. I specialize in Narrative Attachment Therapy and work with all ages, from 3 to 94, to address attachment issues. Whether you're an individual, group, or couple, I'm comfortable working with you to find healing and growth.
I believe each person has their own journey in life and I am here to support my clients through that journey. I work with my clients to find out what is most helpful for them to make their journey better for them. I use a person-centered/humanistic approach in therapy where the client takes the lead and building the therapeutic relationship is key. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor with over 15 years of experience working with adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, life transitions, stress, LGBTQIA+ areas, and individual relationship and family issues.
I believe each person has their own journey in life and I am here to support my clients through that journey. I work with my clients to find out what is most helpful for them to make their journey better for them. I use a person-centered/humanistic approach in therapy where the client takes the lead and building the therapeutic relationship is key. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor with over 15 years of experience working with adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, life transitions, stress, LGBTQIA+ areas, and individual relationship and family issues.
Katherine Leibsle is a psychotherapist who has been practicing since 1992. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Social Work with specialized training and certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy. She also is trained in Substance Abuse Treatment. Katherine is a Solution-Focused therapist who believes in empowering her patients to utilize their strengths to acheive their goals. Her areas of focus include adolescents, families, couples, and individuals who are struggling with relationships, anxiety/depression, substance abuse, and other personal issues.
Katherine Leibsle is a psychotherapist who has been practicing since 1992. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Social Work with specialized training and certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy. She also is trained in Substance Abuse Treatment. Katherine is a Solution-Focused therapist who believes in empowering her patients to utilize their strengths to acheive their goals. Her areas of focus include adolescents, families, couples, and individuals who are struggling with relationships, anxiety/depression, substance abuse, and other personal issues.
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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.