Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Darien, CT
Donna M Fletcher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, CCDP-D, LPC, LADC
Verified Verified
Darien, CT 06820
I have counseled people of all ages with psychotic disorders, bipolar disorders, depression, stress, anxiety, and marital issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I am passionate about my work. My mission as a therapist is: to help you enjoy life to its fullest, to help you to love yourself and to provide hope for you as you redefine yourself along life's journey. At least 90% of my clients achieve their goals and have a higher level of functioning after therapy. I'll be honest with you. In a safe, caring environment, I will help you find inner strength to grow. I enjoy working with couples, families, groups and individuals.
I have counseled people of all ages with psychotic disorders, bipolar disorders, depression, stress, anxiety, and marital issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I am passionate about my work. My mission as a therapist is: to help you enjoy life to its fullest, to help you to love yourself and to provide hope for you as you redefine yourself along life's journey. At least 90% of my clients achieve their goals and have a higher level of functioning after therapy. I'll be honest with you. In a safe, caring environment, I will help you find inner strength to grow. I enjoy working with couples, families, groups and individuals.
Carlo Codato
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Darien, CT 06820
I have experience treating clients in early recovery from substance abuse, anger management, bipolar disorders, depression, anxiety, grief/loss and relationship issues.
When you seek a therapist, whether due to emotional suffering, a feeling of being "stuck," unhealthy patterns of behavior, grief or life transitions, you hope to find someone who listens. I focus on listening carefully, without judging, with a caring attitude and a commitment to understanding you. I respect the fact that you have been trying your best all along, but now you seek a helping hand. I commit myself to helping because I believe change is always possible.
I have experience treating clients in early recovery from substance abuse, anger management, bipolar disorders, depression, anxiety, grief/loss and relationship issues.
When you seek a therapist, whether due to emotional suffering, a feeling of being "stuck," unhealthy patterns of behavior, grief or life transitions, you hope to find someone who listens. I focus on listening carefully, without judging, with a caring attitude and a commitment to understanding you. I respect the fact that you have been trying your best all along, but now you seek a helping hand. I commit myself to helping because I believe change is always possible.
Donna L VanderPoel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MS Ed
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Darien, CT 06820
Donna has extensive experience working with diverse populations across a range of mental health concerns. She specializes in treating anxiety disorders, depression, schizoaffective, bipolar, trauma-related issues, relationship difficulties, and grief and loss. Additionally, she offers support to individuals navigating life transitions, such as career changes, divorce, and retirement. By combining her expertise, empathy and dedication, Donna VanderPoel strives to empower individuals to overcome challenges, rediscover their strengths, and lead fulfilling lives. Her mission is to create positive change one client at a time.
Donna has extensive experience working with diverse populations across a range of mental health concerns. She specializes in treating anxiety disorders, depression, schizoaffective, bipolar, trauma-related issues, relationship difficulties, and grief and loss. Additionally, she offers support to individuals navigating life transitions, such as career changes, divorce, and retirement. By combining her expertise, empathy and dedication, Donna VanderPoel strives to empower individuals to overcome challenges, rediscover their strengths, and lead fulfilling lives. Her mission is to create positive change one client at a time.
Naomi Kavka
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Darien, CT 06820
You may have wondered whether therapy could be helpful to you. I understand the importance of your psychological health in everyday functioning and am committed to helping during this time. I offer a free consultation to discuss any questions you may have. As a therapist at Greenwich Psychology group, I enjoy working with individuals who are committed to self- exploration and may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, family concerns, parenting concerns, and/or work issues. I work to create a safe and non-judgmental space where we can explore your challenges and find ways to reconnect with your healthier and positive self.
You may have wondered whether therapy could be helpful to you. I understand the importance of your psychological health in everyday functioning and am committed to helping during this time. I offer a free consultation to discuss any questions you may have. As a therapist at Greenwich Psychology group, I enjoy working with individuals who are committed to self- exploration and may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, family concerns, parenting concerns, and/or work issues. I work to create a safe and non-judgmental space where we can explore your challenges and find ways to reconnect with your healthier and positive self.
Mary Frank
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Darien, CT 06820
Welcome! If you've made it this far, chances are you or a loved one are in need of some help. I'm a wellness and strength based counselor, meaning I believe wellness to be our natural state, and that we possess the innate strength to get there. In the midst of adversity, the goal is to return to a state of wellness, improve daily functioning, and regain the ability to experience joy in life. It often feels overwhelming or even hopeless, but it's not. I offer a non-judgmental and positive, person centered approach that ensures a confidential and comfortable space to process all the challenges life has thrown your way.
Welcome! If you've made it this far, chances are you or a loved one are in need of some help. I'm a wellness and strength based counselor, meaning I believe wellness to be our natural state, and that we possess the innate strength to get there. In the midst of adversity, the goal is to return to a state of wellness, improve daily functioning, and regain the ability to experience joy in life. It often feels overwhelming or even hopeless, but it's not. I offer a non-judgmental and positive, person centered approach that ensures a confidential and comfortable space to process all the challenges life has thrown your way.
Yvonne Andrews
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified Verified
Darien, CT 06820 (Online Only)
Do you often feel weighed down by feelings of anxiety? Talk to me if you find daily stressors are holding you back from your full potential. I have experience working as a school social worker with clients aged ten through eighteen. Everyone should have a safe and healing place to work through life’s experiences without judgment. I am committed to helping adolescents work on strategies to address the leading causes of their difficulties.
Do you often feel weighed down by feelings of anxiety? Talk to me if you find daily stressors are holding you back from your full potential. I have experience working as a school social worker with clients aged ten through eighteen. Everyone should have a safe and healing place to work through life’s experiences without judgment. I am committed to helping adolescents work on strategies to address the leading causes of their difficulties.
Robert Romano, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Darien, CT 06820
Hello, thanks for visiting. My experience as a therapist includes working with adolescents and adults into late adulthood. I have compassionately supported a diverse group of clients (at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, CT and elsewhere) by teaming with them to address issues such as: addiction and co-occurring disorders; anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, identity development and acceptance; low self-esteem, emotional self-regulation; stress management; relationships, family conflict; co-dependency, career struggles; academic difficulties; grief and loss; and other life transitions. My goal is to understand your needs, and provide tools to help you live your best life.
Hello, thanks for visiting. My experience as a therapist includes working with adolescents and adults into late adulthood. I have compassionately supported a diverse group of clients (at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, CT and elsewhere) by teaming with them to address issues such as: addiction and co-occurring disorders; anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, identity development and acceptance; low self-esteem, emotional self-regulation; stress management; relationships, family conflict; co-dependency, career struggles; academic difficulties; grief and loss; and other life transitions. My goal is to understand your needs, and provide tools to help you live your best life.
Darien Counseling and Coaching, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Darien, CT 06820
Everyone has a story to tell and sometimes the bravest thing a person can do is share their story. When your story is holding you back from becoming the greatest version of yourself then it’s time to work through any negative messages you may have been telling yourself. I believe we all have the tools we need to accomplish our goals and sometimes we need a different perspective.
Everyone has a story to tell and sometimes the bravest thing a person can do is share their story. When your story is holding you back from becoming the greatest version of yourself then it’s time to work through any negative messages you may have been telling yourself. I believe we all have the tools we need to accomplish our goals and sometimes we need a different perspective.
Elizabeth Rauseo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Darien, CT 06820 (Online Only)
I help adults and adolescents who are going through a difficult time managing stress and finding balance in their lives. I use a collaborative, supportive and strength-based approach to help individuals learn practical skills to better manage the stress in their lives.
I help adults and adolescents who are going through a difficult time managing stress and finding balance in their lives. I use a collaborative, supportive and strength-based approach to help individuals learn practical skills to better manage the stress in their lives.
Matthew G Mandelbaum
Psychologist, PhD, MSEd, MA
Verified Verified
Darien, CT 06820
I help each client in the process of becoming an authentic self who is capable in all areas of life. I help people working in business, healthcare, the arts, education, along with emerging adults, and university students. My clients are sensitive, bright, and want to learn. My goals for each client are: To improve decision making and problem-solving abilities, To reduce the effects of pain and suffering, & To increase resilience. My aims for each client are: To improve self-determination and agency, To reduce non-effective, non-life-affirming behaviors, & To replace ineffective behaviors with more effective ones.
I help each client in the process of becoming an authentic self who is capable in all areas of life. I help people working in business, healthcare, the arts, education, along with emerging adults, and university students. My clients are sensitive, bright, and want to learn. My goals for each client are: To improve decision making and problem-solving abilities, To reduce the effects of pain and suffering, & To increase resilience. My aims for each client are: To improve self-determination and agency, To reduce non-effective, non-life-affirming behaviors, & To replace ineffective behaviors with more effective ones.
DiRomaTherapy
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LMSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Darien, CT 06820
Substances and alcohol does not only effect the user, but family and friends who struggle to know what to do or how to handle the situation. Feeling like you are surviving and not living, wanting to get outside of yourself, or watching someone become self destructive and not knowing how to help can feel devastating to individuals. Getting clean and or sober While adjusting to everyday life can be difficult but I am here to help. Together we can create your path to recovery and lay down the foundation to how that looks. Together we can help you cope watching a loved one becoming self destructive with drugs or alcohol.
Substances and alcohol does not only effect the user, but family and friends who struggle to know what to do or how to handle the situation. Feeling like you are surviving and not living, wanting to get outside of yourself, or watching someone become self destructive and not knowing how to help can feel devastating to individuals. Getting clean and or sober While adjusting to everyday life can be difficult but I am here to help. Together we can create your path to recovery and lay down the foundation to how that looks. Together we can help you cope watching a loved one becoming self destructive with drugs or alcohol.
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Stephen N. Dulski, Psy.D., LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Darien, CT 06820
My name is Dr. Stephen Dulski and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the states of Connecticut and New York. I provide comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational evaluations and therapeutic services to children, adolescents, young adults and their families. My treatment experiences include supporting individuals presenting with a range of anxiety, behavioral, mood and developmental disorders. The therapeutic interventions and testing recommendations I provide are tailored to match each client's unique profile, serving as the catalyst for future success. My emphasis on utilizing a collaborative and multidisciplinary treatment approach allows for consistency to develop across environments.
My name is Dr. Stephen Dulski and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the states of Connecticut and New York. I provide comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational evaluations and therapeutic services to children, adolescents, young adults and their families. My treatment experiences include supporting individuals presenting with a range of anxiety, behavioral, mood and developmental disorders. The therapeutic interventions and testing recommendations I provide are tailored to match each client's unique profile, serving as the catalyst for future success. My emphasis on utilizing a collaborative and multidisciplinary treatment approach allows for consistency to develop across environments.
Meaghan Hetherington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Darien, CT 06820
Therapy can be a powerful tool to address the challenges we all encounter, including those that arise in our relationships, our work, or as a result of life transitions or loss. I believe insights gained through the collaborative psychotherapy process can relieve symptoms, support meaningful connections to others, and promote the self-esteem and skills necessary to live a fulfilling life. I work with adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal issues, and life transitions, including the adjustment to motherhood.
Therapy can be a powerful tool to address the challenges we all encounter, including those that arise in our relationships, our work, or as a result of life transitions or loss. I believe insights gained through the collaborative psychotherapy process can relieve symptoms, support meaningful connections to others, and promote the self-esteem and skills necessary to live a fulfilling life. I work with adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal issues, and life transitions, including the adjustment to motherhood.
Rachel Tomsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Darien, CT 06820
Relationships, friendships, transitions-and just being-can be a struggle at times. Through a holistic, multi-systemic approach, I want to help you work through these challenges. I have more than a decade of experience, working in a hospital setting and outpatient behavioral health settings, treating depression, anxiety, adjustment, trauma, and mood disorders (my specialty).
Relationships, friendships, transitions-and just being-can be a struggle at times. Through a holistic, multi-systemic approach, I want to help you work through these challenges. I have more than a decade of experience, working in a hospital setting and outpatient behavioral health settings, treating depression, anxiety, adjustment, trauma, and mood disorders (my specialty).
Robin Seymour
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Darien, CT 06820
I am a mental health practitioner with over 20 years experience. My goal is to help clients who feel they are struggling in any area of their life. Together we will find solutions, build coping skills to manage, and set and meet goals in order to live a well balanced and fulfilled life. My approach is highly individualized whether I am working with individuals, couples or families. I truly believe change is possible and focus on using client centered and strengths based perspectives to help clients find authenticity and connection.
I am a mental health practitioner with over 20 years experience. My goal is to help clients who feel they are struggling in any area of their life. Together we will find solutions, build coping skills to manage, and set and meet goals in order to live a well balanced and fulfilled life. My approach is highly individualized whether I am working with individuals, couples or families. I truly believe change is possible and focus on using client centered and strengths based perspectives to help clients find authenticity and connection.
Kathleen Ridgway LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Darien, CT 06820
My approach to therapy is to help clients trust and utilize their strengths while teaching new skills and strategies to better cope with life's challenges. Healing and growth starts in a trusting, nonjudgmental atmosphere where you feel comfortable enough to explore all the components of yourself and your life. I view therapeutic work as a true partnership, and I aim to help clients move towards increased self-awareness, self-confidence, self-compassion, and self-actualization.
My approach to therapy is to help clients trust and utilize their strengths while teaching new skills and strategies to better cope with life's challenges. Healing and growth starts in a trusting, nonjudgmental atmosphere where you feel comfortable enough to explore all the components of yourself and your life. I view therapeutic work as a true partnership, and I aim to help clients move towards increased self-awareness, self-confidence, self-compassion, and self-actualization.
Emily Elizabeth Glod
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Darien, CT 06820
I am so proud of you for starting this process of looking for a therapist for your self or someone you love. It takes tremendous courage to begin. I am a psychotherapist who believes strongly in the power of the therapeutic relationship, which can allow healing to take place. I work with individuals in adulthood and believe that therapy should be tailored to each individual. I meet with a wide variety of clients, including those with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, parenting and relational concerns, anger management, addictions and low self esteem.
I am so proud of you for starting this process of looking for a therapist for your self or someone you love. It takes tremendous courage to begin. I am a psychotherapist who believes strongly in the power of the therapeutic relationship, which can allow healing to take place. I work with individuals in adulthood and believe that therapy should be tailored to each individual. I meet with a wide variety of clients, including those with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, parenting and relational concerns, anger management, addictions and low self esteem.
Dana Nuzzo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Darien, CT 06820
Hi, my name is Dana Nuzzo. Ultimately, my ideal client wants to feel seen, heard, and understood. They want to reclaim their power and agency, to rewrite their story and create a life that aligns with their values and aspirations. And they choose to embark on this journey because they believe they deserve it—they deserve to live a life filled with love, purpose, and possibility. In envisioning my ideal client, I see someone who is brave and ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. They may be struggling with a myriad of issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship difficulties.
Hi, my name is Dana Nuzzo. Ultimately, my ideal client wants to feel seen, heard, and understood. They want to reclaim their power and agency, to rewrite their story and create a life that aligns with their values and aspirations. And they choose to embark on this journey because they believe they deserve it—they deserve to live a life filled with love, purpose, and possibility. In envisioning my ideal client, I see someone who is brave and ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. They may be struggling with a myriad of issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship difficulties.
Shannon Bazelais
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Darien, CT 06820 (Online Only)
I have clinical experience treating adults and adolescents suffering from addiction, domestic violence, eating disorders, trauma, depression, anxiety, and psycho-social challenges. I approach therapy from a strengths-based perspective, incorporating treatment modalities such as Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing.
I have clinical experience treating adults and adolescents suffering from addiction, domestic violence, eating disorders, trauma, depression, anxiety, and psycho-social challenges. I approach therapy from a strengths-based perspective, incorporating treatment modalities such as Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing.
Hannah Chesser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Darien, CT 06820
The foundation of our programming is our team of compassionate and highly experienced behavioral healthcare professionals. The Newport staff is comprised of the best mental health leaders in the country, surrounding each client with 360-degree care. Because Newport’s philosophy of care views family as central to long-term, sustainable healing, the groundbreaking Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) methodology is also a central component of our approach. ABFT is proven to be successful in addressing adolescent and young adult suicidality by repairing ruptures in the parent-child relationship.
The foundation of our programming is our team of compassionate and highly experienced behavioral healthcare professionals. The Newport staff is comprised of the best mental health leaders in the country, surrounding each client with 360-degree care. Because Newport’s philosophy of care views family as central to long-term, sustainable healing, the groundbreaking Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) methodology is also a central component of our approach. ABFT is proven to be successful in addressing adolescent and young adult suicidality by repairing ruptures in the parent-child relationship.
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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.