Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Garden City, KS
Paola Capra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Garden City, KS 67846 (Online Only)
I am truly passionate about helping others. I have worked with individuals of all ages and which families in a variety of contexts. I strongly believe that each of us are born with our own inner strength that will enable us to facing our personal struggles in life. My primary goal is to help clients reconnect with that inner strength, while assisting them to grow and to heal in a safe and supportive environment. I am only offering teletherapy/video session where video sessions are as effective as in-person sessions and the most convenient with you life, work and school schedule.
I am truly passionate about helping others. I have worked with individuals of all ages and which families in a variety of contexts. I strongly believe that each of us are born with our own inner strength that will enable us to facing our personal struggles in life. My primary goal is to help clients reconnect with that inner strength, while assisting them to grow and to heal in a safe and supportive environment. I am only offering teletherapy/video session where video sessions are as effective as in-person sessions and the most convenient with you life, work and school schedule.
Jesi Courser Downs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Garden City, KS 67846
"It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness." This famous Eleanor Roosevelt quote can be applied to many situations. When we get stuck -- in a rut at work, in a stormy relationship, in a lukewarm marriage, with our children -- we suffer but are often pulled to focus on the problem rather than finding a solution. Sometimes, we're not aware of what the actual issue is. All we can do is try to avoid the pain, skirt problems, even pretend we are fine. We are blocked by fear -- another word for anxiety. Together, we can walk slowly through that fear, and find that light.
"It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness." This famous Eleanor Roosevelt quote can be applied to many situations. When we get stuck -- in a rut at work, in a stormy relationship, in a lukewarm marriage, with our children -- we suffer but are often pulled to focus on the problem rather than finding a solution. Sometimes, we're not aware of what the actual issue is. All we can do is try to avoid the pain, skirt problems, even pretend we are fine. We are blocked by fear -- another word for anxiety. Together, we can walk slowly through that fear, and find that light.
Laura Patrick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Garden City, KS 67846
Not accepting new clients
Are you struggling with challenges that are popping up in your life? Are you wanting to find some peace and healing? Are you suffering with anxiety, depression, stress, or wanting to find ways to deal with your current issues? I want to help you discover your inner strength and determination by providing an environment where you feel safe to share your story and move towards a healthier you! We all have times in our lives when we feel hopeless, overwhelmed, or uncertain about where our lives are going. Please leave a message so I can return your call.
Are you struggling with challenges that are popping up in your life? Are you wanting to find some peace and healing? Are you suffering with anxiety, depression, stress, or wanting to find ways to deal with your current issues? I want to help you discover your inner strength and determination by providing an environment where you feel safe to share your story and move towards a healthier you! We all have times in our lives when we feel hopeless, overwhelmed, or uncertain about where our lives are going. Please leave a message so I can return your call.
Online Therapists
Stephanie Ann Krom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Ellis, KS 67637 (Online Only)
I utilize interventions with CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, solution focused, strength based, mindfulness, psychodynamic, and trauma informed interventions. I work with individuals including teens, adults, and geriatric population. I have experience with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, autism, ADHD, PTSD, sexual trauma, personality disorders, pregnancy/postpartum, divorce, anger management, and spiritual/religious issues.
I utilize interventions with CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, solution focused, strength based, mindfulness, psychodynamic, and trauma informed interventions. I work with individuals including teens, adults, and geriatric population. I have experience with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, autism, ADHD, PTSD, sexual trauma, personality disorders, pregnancy/postpartum, divorce, anger management, and spiritual/religious issues.
Blue Star Therapy - Shawnna Quesada, MS, LCMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Hugoton, KS 67951
Waitlist for new clients
Courage is strength in the face of pain and the ability to do something that is uncomfortable, scary, or awkward. It takes courage to seek change and seeking change is a sign that there is hope. Even the smallest ray of hope is enough to propel us forward towards a meaningful life. The life obstacles that you are facing are real and the courage you have to seek guidance is a sign that there is hope present in your situation. You want something different in your life and relationships and that is honorable.
Courage is strength in the face of pain and the ability to do something that is uncomfortable, scary, or awkward. It takes courage to seek change and seeking change is a sign that there is hope. Even the smallest ray of hope is enough to propel us forward towards a meaningful life. The life obstacles that you are facing are real and the courage you have to seek guidance is a sign that there is hope present in your situation. You want something different in your life and relationships and that is honorable.
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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.