Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Berkeley, CA

Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Do you get in your own way, with negative thoughts or behaviors? Do you struggle with intimacy and trust? Perhaps you're gripped by emotions you cannot control; or the opposite - feel disconnected, alienated, unable to get close? Others have found healing and transformation through psychotherapy - there is hope! It's important to find the right therapist for YOU, so I'm glad you're shopping around. You can see me in the video on my website, "Finding A Therapist", where I provide some concrete tips about the process.

Whether you're looking for short-term or long-term psychotherapy, I provide a safe and caring place for you. Our sessions are focused on what is important to you, as well as what is important for you. I give special consideration to your cultural background, and work with you in a way that is respectful and effective. I don't just listen without commenting, but interact with you and help you express thoughts and feelings if that is what you need. Therapy can be painful and frustrating, but it is almost always beneficial.

I have experience helping persons with depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, ADHD, bipolar disorder , impulse disorders, life transitions, anger management, stress, school issues, child and adolescent issues, and parenting.

I am primarily focused on working with bereaved individuals and/or families who have lost someone to suicide as well as working with individuals who have made suicide attempts in the past or are considering an attempt. In addition, I work with individuals dealing with emotional/psychological trauma of all types, as well as with depression and grief. I also have experience working with people dealing with challenges such as bipolar disorder . I provide both individual and group therapy.

My practice focus includes treating children, teens, and families as well as adult individuals facing complicated emotional and behavioral conditions. How I work depends upon the circumstances bringing you to a psychotherapist as different problems and situations need different approaches. Every therapy is unique even if there are preferred methods and practices for treating anxiety, depression, and others. Each treatment is foremost a relationship. This often takes time to build, which may be a challenge when limited by schedules, insurance benefits, or circumstances. My goal is that psychotherapy is effective in addressing change in thinking and behavior, and that you find it helpful.

I have 20 years of clinical experience and do individual therapy. I work with ALL adults who wish to make positive changes in their lives and relationships. I offer collaborative psychotherapy and I am an integrative clinical psychologist. This means I use various techniques as appropriate, such as EMDR, CRM, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, and others. I use a non-pathologizing style of talk therapy.

I enable my clients as they move through transitions and often towards self-acceptance. I do this by utilizing evidence-based practice with transparency, humor, and compassion. I support my clients to feel empowered in their daily decisions and overall well-being. My clients often present to therapy struggling in one or more of the following life areas: relationship issues, anxiety, depression & bipolar disorder , letting go of shame, perinatal related issues, addiction, substance use, and life transitions. In couples therapy, I am here to support each partner learn and apply the Gottman tools that can truly change your relationship.

What would it be like to feel at home in your body, in your mind, and in your heart? How would it feel to truly inhabit your life, with a greater sense of aliveness, ease, and connection? From my experience working with hundreds of clients from all walks of life, I know that difficult times can become a doorway to healing, change and greater connection with one's true self. I have a warm, collaborative approach and will support you in healing the wounds of the past and making inner and outer changes needed for a more fulfilling life.

I treat clients who have difficulty with borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder as well as clients in the midst of a major life transition or grief. Many of my clients struggle to regulate their emotions. They either avoid emotions altogether or feel explosive or out of control of their emotions.

Who is driving you crazy? Your partner, your boss, your teacher, your mother? Are you feeling overwhelmed, trapped, unsatisfied? Would you like to be more assertive, establish stronger boundaries & have more satisfying relationships? Would you like to remove obstacles that are preventing you from achieving your dreams? I want to help you develop life-long patterns to sustain a richer, more gratifying life. I specialize in working with adults going through transitions relating to work, school & relationships. I love working with intelligent, creative, motivated & insightful clients.

My clients are creative, questioning, and active in diverse communities. They often want a therapist who is both engaging and collaborative with the healing process. Someone who combines the skills of being transparent, supportive, and respectfully challenges them towards change. I have 18 years experience with adults, teens couples, and poly groups. I've led grief groups for those who've lost someone to suicide, managed programs for individuals struggling with severe mental illness, and have become an expert in clinically working with trauma with TAY (Transitional Aged Youth) who are young adult individuals between 18-25.

Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who works with adolescents, adults, and couples. I have a unique experience helping clients work through relationship conflict, life transitions, identity concerns, trauma, and mood disorders (anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder ). I also enjoy supporting clients address concerns related to adoption, self-esteem, insomnia, ADHD, parenting challenges, and school issues. Additionally, I welcome those who may be seeking a therapist who is part of the BIPOC community.

You may have a goal of living a meaningful life in all of its richness - and are seeking help with mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and/or somatic concerns. Childhood or long ago emotional concerns may continue to impact present day relationships, and/or day to day life. Or, perhaps, more recent incident(s) of significant stress, or strain? A collaborative person-centered, and trauma informed approach can help with self-reflection and building on your life experiences.

I have a passion for creating a compassionate space for anyone experiencing life challenges and supporting individuals to find the best coping skills and resiliency skills to meet goals and heal from traumas. My experience working in underserved areas in community based healthcare has increased my knowledge of community resources, and trauma and community resiliency models. I have a passion for supporting people from adolescence through older adulthood.

Dissatisfied with your relationship to a partner, boss, or yourself? Do things feel out of control? Finding a good fit with a therapist can play a vital role in getting more of what you want in life. I see myself as someone who guides and facilitates a committed, compassionate and confidential space where we can clarify what is most important to you, and discover the blocks that get in the way of having the life that you want. In my practice I help individuals and couples find their own way to lasting changes.

My approach to clients is rooted in harm reduction, and trauma informed care. I am passionate about mental health and social justice. I utilize a relational approach, meaning I value the therapeutic relationship as the most important for growth in therapy. I take an eclectic approach and individualize based on the presentation of clients. Modalities that I utilize are DBT, CBT, ACT, seeking safety, and motivational interviewing.

PLEASE NOTE: MY PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL. Anxiety and depression often signal that something important is going on . . . just beneath the surface. Making sense of this pain, how it's guided you in the past, and its current role in perceiving the world, your place in it, and how to get what you truly desire is at the core of our work. Meeting weekly, or more frequently, therapy provides an environment to help reflect,understand, and grow. My experience and interest encompasses formal diagnoses (abuse history, serious mental illnesses, and trauma) or that less defined, more pervasive sense that something is just a little off.

I have over 10 years of clinical experience in outpatient clinics, schools, private practice, and humanitarian organizations. My practice has been informed by clinical training and extensive academic background in developmental psychology. It also incorporates my life experience in coping with challenges of immigration, parenthood, career transitions and aging. I believe that healing entails personal growth. You may need to develop a new awareness, an insight, or a specific coping skill to resolve your problem. I provide a safe space for you to explore what is that you need in order to live a more productive and enjoyable life.

To schedule your first visit with me, please use this online scheduling link - (https://portal.geneticforesight.com/book) --- I specialize in helping teens, adults, and older adults cope with anxiety and depression, grief, death and terminal illness. I also help clients recover from divorce and can help care-givers and athletes manage their challenges. Coping with jobs, children, school, family or changes in life can be scary and it can be difficult to admit that you need help.

My clientele ranges from 6 to 75 years of age, and my therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused therapies, and Supportive therapy. My foundation and belief system is based on being culturally sensitive when working with all members to understand how they see their presenting problem within the context of their culture.