Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Southbridge, MA
Tiffani Simpson
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Southbridge, MA 01550 (Online Only)
I have been working with substance use disorders and mental health disorders, such as anxiety and depression, since 2019. I take a collaborative approach by talking to you and ensuring that your goals and needs are heard and understood. I focus on ways to help improve your daily life by focusing on current stressors and providing goal setting for each week. By applying different skills and self-care practices into your daily routine, you will be able to see positive behavioral changes.
I have been working with substance use disorders and mental health disorders, such as anxiety and depression, since 2019. I take a collaborative approach by talking to you and ensuring that your goals and needs are heard and understood. I focus on ways to help improve your daily life by focusing on current stressors and providing goal setting for each week. By applying different skills and self-care practices into your daily routine, you will be able to see positive behavioral changes.
James Manuel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southbridge, MA 01550
Greetings. I am a general practitioner with 20 years of experience providing psychological services. My training and practice covers the human life span. Individuals, couples, and Families are welcome. I use a unique, innovative, culturally appropriate approach that is based on best practices derived from empirical and qualitative research. With all my clients, I seek to help them pursue the full unfolding of their true self, and close the gap between their present reality and their ideal. Making changes can be difficult, but I want to congratulate you on taking the first step.
Greetings. I am a general practitioner with 20 years of experience providing psychological services. My training and practice covers the human life span. Individuals, couples, and Families are welcome. I use a unique, innovative, culturally appropriate approach that is based on best practices derived from empirical and qualitative research. With all my clients, I seek to help them pursue the full unfolding of their true self, and close the gap between their present reality and their ideal. Making changes can be difficult, but I want to congratulate you on taking the first step.
Joan P Maselli
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Southbridge, MA 01550
In my blended practice of mental health counseling and art therapy, I work with families, adults, and children, supporting them in identifying resources and strengths to regain emotional health. In sessions, we work together using the approach that best suits my clients' needs--- art therapy using hands-on creative projects to gently encourage self-expression and gain insight; cognitive behavioral therapy to positively shift thoughts and feelings; and dialectical behavior therapy to enhance mindfulness and increase resilience. Through this therapeutic work, clients develop ways to resolve their issues--- relieving depression, managing anxiety, positively changing behavior, processing trauma, healing from abuse.
In my blended practice of mental health counseling and art therapy, I work with families, adults, and children, supporting them in identifying resources and strengths to regain emotional health. In sessions, we work together using the approach that best suits my clients' needs--- art therapy using hands-on creative projects to gently encourage self-expression and gain insight; cognitive behavioral therapy to positively shift thoughts and feelings; and dialectical behavior therapy to enhance mindfulness and increase resilience. Through this therapeutic work, clients develop ways to resolve their issues--- relieving depression, managing anxiety, positively changing behavior, processing trauma, healing from abuse.
Counseling Connections Llc - Paula Kneeland-Chaput
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTS-I
Verified Verified
Southbridge, MA 01550
I am so glad you are here! If you are experiencing anxiety or depression, substance use challenges, post-traumatic distress, sadness associated with grief, and loss, or have court-ordered therapy needs then this might be a great match for you. I have worked with clients in many settings and of many diverse backgrounds. I would love the chance to get to know you. A therapeutic experience with me is centered on YOU and together we will do hard things.
I am so glad you are here! If you are experiencing anxiety or depression, substance use challenges, post-traumatic distress, sadness associated with grief, and loss, or have court-ordered therapy needs then this might be a great match for you. I have worked with clients in many settings and of many diverse backgrounds. I would love the chance to get to know you. A therapeutic experience with me is centered on YOU and together we will do hard things.
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Lisa Galasso
Psychologist, PhD, CPC
Verified Verified
Sturbridge, MA 01566
MY PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL. I am a clinical psychologist licensed in Massachusetts and I conduct all of my sessions online. All sessions are conducted over a secure, HIPAA-compliant tele-health platform. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families. I have worked with people across the developmental spectrum, from children to elder adults, for nearly 2 decades. My specialty is helping people address the challenges that get in the way of living a completely fulfilled life. Mood disorders, trauma, grief and loss, as well as difficult life transitions are some of these challenges.
MY PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL. I am a clinical psychologist licensed in Massachusetts and I conduct all of my sessions online. All sessions are conducted over a secure, HIPAA-compliant tele-health platform. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families. I have worked with people across the developmental spectrum, from children to elder adults, for nearly 2 decades. My specialty is helping people address the challenges that get in the way of living a completely fulfilled life. Mood disorders, trauma, grief and loss, as well as difficult life transitions are some of these challenges.
Leanne M Joeckel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
East Brookfield, MA 01515 (Online Only)
I am a professional, and empathic therapist, who is down to earth and real. I strive to help my clients utilizing the best therapeutic approach for the specific problem brought to me. Whether it is relationship problems, a divorce, anxiety, depression, or another mental health problem, I'm motivated to find a solution with you that meets your goals and needs.
I am a professional, and empathic therapist, who is down to earth and real. I strive to help my clients utilizing the best therapeutic approach for the specific problem brought to me. Whether it is relationship problems, a divorce, anxiety, depression, or another mental health problem, I'm motivated to find a solution with you that meets your goals and needs.
Lexington Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Oxford, MA 01540 (Online Only)
We have several years of experience working with the adult population dealing with: Family and couples counseling, dual diagnosis, trauma, psychosis, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+, and substance use disorder. Together we will work on different treatments such as: coping skills, problem solving, CBT, DBT and remain solution focused. Everyone is individualized, not everyone fits into the same starting point or same modality of treatment.
We have several years of experience working with the adult population dealing with: Family and couples counseling, dual diagnosis, trauma, psychosis, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+, and substance use disorder. Together we will work on different treatments such as: coping skills, problem solving, CBT, DBT and remain solution focused. Everyone is individualized, not everyone fits into the same starting point or same modality of treatment.
Barbara Ann Bready
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Wales, MA 01081
Greetings. Accepting referrals in late Spring of 2024.
Greetings. Accepting referrals in late Spring of 2024.
Michael J McManus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Charlton, MA 01507
Current openings with clinicians credentialed with BCBS. The ideal client who I work with therapeutically is motivated and desires change. This client values the therapeutic relationship while also working toward success quickly. This client should be excited, even if a little bit anxious, about gaining valuable insight into themselves and their place in their life. As far as couples/marriage counseling is concerned, couples should be motivated to stay together and not simply stop off at therapy before divorce. Couples should be willing to work hard and look at themselves as individuals as well as a family.
Current openings with clinicians credentialed with BCBS. The ideal client who I work with therapeutically is motivated and desires change. This client values the therapeutic relationship while also working toward success quickly. This client should be excited, even if a little bit anxious, about gaining valuable insight into themselves and their place in their life. As far as couples/marriage counseling is concerned, couples should be motivated to stay together and not simply stop off at therapy before divorce. Couples should be willing to work hard and look at themselves as individuals as well as a family.
Karen Ann Gemboski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Currently in my practice I use an evidenced based type of therapy that has been embraced for years. Compassion based therapy provides the client with a total acceptance and validation for their well being. People who experience them may struggle to feel relieved, reassured or safe. Research suggests that a specialized affect regulation system (or systems) underpins feelings of reassurance, safeness and well being. It is believed to have evolved with attachment and in particular, the ability to register and respond with calming and a sense of well being to being cared for.
Currently in my practice I use an evidenced based type of therapy that has been embraced for years. Compassion based therapy provides the client with a total acceptance and validation for their well being. People who experience them may struggle to feel relieved, reassured or safe. Research suggests that a specialized affect regulation system (or systems) underpins feelings of reassurance, safeness and well being. It is believed to have evolved with attachment and in particular, the ability to register and respond with calming and a sense of well being to being cared for.
Serena M Neslusan
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oxford, MA 01540 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Weekday daytime Telehealth appointments available soon! If you would like to see Serena, please email (link is to the left) (1) your name, (2) date of birth, (3) type of insurance and (4) what issues you'd like to address. We all get stuck, but we don’t have to stay stuck. Make the decision today to put yourself first and come to therapy to reduce your symptoms and to learn coping skills. If you’re feeling lost and don’t know where to turn, then EMAIL me and give yourself and therapy a chance.
Weekday daytime Telehealth appointments available soon! If you would like to see Serena, please email (link is to the left) (1) your name, (2) date of birth, (3) type of insurance and (4) what issues you'd like to address. We all get stuck, but we don’t have to stay stuck. Make the decision today to put yourself first and come to therapy to reduce your symptoms and to learn coping skills. If you’re feeling lost and don’t know where to turn, then EMAIL me and give yourself and therapy a chance.
Liz Hughes
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
North Oxford, MA 01537
Liz Hughes is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts who has been practicing since 2009. She has a graduate degree in art therapy and mental health counseling from Lesley University. Liz easily builds therapeutic relationships with clients. She connects with them on their current struggles and past challenges. Liz utilizes art therapy for an alternate means of expression than traditional talk therapy. Liz also uses more traditional approaches when they will benefit clients. She uses person-centered, eclectic interventions personally tailored to specific client needs.
Liz Hughes is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts who has been practicing since 2009. She has a graduate degree in art therapy and mental health counseling from Lesley University. Liz easily builds therapeutic relationships with clients. She connects with them on their current struggles and past challenges. Liz utilizes art therapy for an alternate means of expression than traditional talk therapy. Liz also uses more traditional approaches when they will benefit clients. She uses person-centered, eclectic interventions personally tailored to specific client needs.
Collaborative EMDR with Sherri Westbury, LMHC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Waitlist for new clients
**I AM CURRENTLY FULL. MY WAITLIST IS CURRENTLY CLOSED** Working with trauma clients can be rewarding as well as difficult. Many of our clients reach a point where they can talk about their trauma but are still plagued by symptoms. Medication can help reduce symptoms. Skills building can further help. Unfortunately for some clients these interventions cannot stop the symptoms from recurring. It can leave you and your client feeling that progress has stalled. This is where Collaborative EMDR can help.
**I AM CURRENTLY FULL. MY WAITLIST IS CURRENTLY CLOSED** Working with trauma clients can be rewarding as well as difficult. Many of our clients reach a point where they can talk about their trauma but are still plagued by symptoms. Medication can help reduce symptoms. Skills building can further help. Unfortunately for some clients these interventions cannot stop the symptoms from recurring. It can leave you and your client feeling that progress has stalled. This is where Collaborative EMDR can help.
Johanna Almestica
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
North Oxford, MA 01537
Mrs. Johanna Almestica is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts who has been practicing since 2000. She possesses a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Boston and a Master’s of Science degree in Counseling Psychology from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas. Johanna is committed as a therapist to be an instrument of change, so that her patients can become empowered and knowledgeable in handling challenging situations in life. Johanna’s clinical experience includes working with patients who struggle with depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders.
Mrs. Johanna Almestica is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts who has been practicing since 2000. She possesses a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Boston and a Master’s of Science degree in Counseling Psychology from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas. Johanna is committed as a therapist to be an instrument of change, so that her patients can become empowered and knowledgeable in handling challenging situations in life. Johanna’s clinical experience includes working with patients who struggle with depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders.
John D Menard
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Brookfield, MA 01506
Not accepting new clients
I have been a LMHC for over 20 years. I have been in the field of addiction for 35 years. I have night time hours available. I work with people who have addiction issues of all kinds. I work with all kinds types of mental illness. If you want to make changes in your life I can help you do that. I believe no matter what we have been through in our past and present we can get through it. No one needs to be a victim of his or her past.
I have been a LMHC for over 20 years. I have been in the field of addiction for 35 years. I have night time hours available. I work with people who have addiction issues of all kinds. I work with all kinds types of mental illness. If you want to make changes in your life I can help you do that. I believe no matter what we have been through in our past and present we can get through it. No one needs to be a victim of his or her past.
Becky Howard
Counselor, MA, CAGS, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oxford, MA 01540
Not accepting new clients
Whether you're feeling depressed, anxious, hopeless, or irritable, making that first call for help can be hard. You desperately want to feel better, but you're afraid of what it will be like to share your thoughts with a therapist. I understand. My guiding principles are respect, appreciation of differences, and a balance between acceptance and change. I listen carefully and center the therapy around your needs.
Whether you're feeling depressed, anxious, hopeless, or irritable, making that first call for help can be hard. You desperately want to feel better, but you're afraid of what it will be like to share your thoughts with a therapist. I understand. My guiding principles are respect, appreciation of differences, and a balance between acceptance and change. I listen carefully and center the therapy around your needs.
Erin Sheridan
Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC, LADC
Verified Verified
Brimfield, MA 01010
Not accepting new clients
I am only accepting first responder clients at this time for EMDR.... strive to make my clients feel comfortable by bringing trust, kindness, humor to help those who are struggling. I believe it is my clients’ right to have a therapist who is completely authentic and genuine, as that would be the person I would want to talk to. I have a interest in working with First Responders, military, healthcare workers, therapists, teachers and clinical supervision for other therapists.
I am only accepting first responder clients at this time for EMDR.... strive to make my clients feel comfortable by bringing trust, kindness, humor to help those who are struggling. I believe it is my clients’ right to have a therapist who is completely authentic and genuine, as that would be the person I would want to talk to. I have a interest in working with First Responders, military, healthcare workers, therapists, teachers and clinical supervision for other therapists.
Kate Logan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Dudley, MA 01571
Not accepting new clients
Are you looking to start the counseling process? Make changes in your life? Improve your relationships? Find healing? Process what you've been through? Gain perspective? Feel better? I am a supportive, authentic therapist with a holistic approach to wellness. I provide a relaxed environment for clients to process their lived experiences, work toward their goals & make healthy life changes.
Are you looking to start the counseling process? Make changes in your life? Improve your relationships? Find healing? Process what you've been through? Gain perspective? Feel better? I am a supportive, authentic therapist with a holistic approach to wellness. I provide a relaxed environment for clients to process their lived experiences, work toward their goals & make healthy life changes.
Alex Bayne
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Sturbridge, MA 01566 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My ideal client is someone who is struggling, perhaps for a long time, or perhaps in a new way they never have before. They know something needs to change but they might be unsure of exactly what or how to go about changing it. They are looking for a partner who will understand them deeply and help them see their situation and themselves with fresh eyes. They are committed to self-examination and are curious about how the past and present, the mind and body, the theoretical and practical, all interact. They like honest dialogue and have a good sense of humor even in the face of life's sometimes very serious challenges.
My ideal client is someone who is struggling, perhaps for a long time, or perhaps in a new way they never have before. They know something needs to change but they might be unsure of exactly what or how to go about changing it. They are looking for a partner who will understand them deeply and help them see their situation and themselves with fresh eyes. They are committed to self-examination and are curious about how the past and present, the mind and body, the theoretical and practical, all interact. They like honest dialogue and have a good sense of humor even in the face of life's sometimes very serious challenges.
Matt McNutt
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Charlton, MA 01507
Not accepting new clients
*** Currently not accepting clients right now but am starting a wait list.*** If you find yourself having a difficult time with managing anxiety/ depression, dealing with stress, life adjustments, trauma/ grief consider engaging in a counseling journey with an experienced clinician to help you achieve your personal goals. I prioritize building an accepting and therapeutic relationship with my clients. My clinical specialties include providing services for teenagers, and adults in individual and family therapy sessions.
*** Currently not accepting clients right now but am starting a wait list.*** If you find yourself having a difficult time with managing anxiety/ depression, dealing with stress, life adjustments, trauma/ grief consider engaging in a counseling journey with an experienced clinician to help you achieve your personal goals. I prioritize building an accepting and therapeutic relationship with my clients. My clinical specialties include providing services for teenagers, and adults in individual and family therapy sessions.
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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.