Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Brentwood, CA
Alexandria Steely
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brentwood, CA 94513
I also have experience working with adults with mood disorders, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, schizophrenia, and psychotic disorders.
Hi! I'm Alexandria Steely, LCSW and I specialize in helping children, teens, and young adults find themselves, grow, and be the most confident version they can be. I am committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and emotions. I work alongside my clients, co-piloting as we look to understand and break down emotions and feelings. Over the past couple of years, I have typically been working with children, teens, and young adults with low self-confidence, negative self-image, anxiety, and overall general mental health concerns.
I also have experience working with adults with mood disorders, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, schizophrenia, and psychotic disorders.
Hi! I'm Alexandria Steely, LCSW and I specialize in helping children, teens, and young adults find themselves, grow, and be the most confident version they can be. I am committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and emotions. I work alongside my clients, co-piloting as we look to understand and break down emotions and feelings. Over the past couple of years, I have typically been working with children, teens, and young adults with low self-confidence, negative self-image, anxiety, and overall general mental health concerns.
Tiffany Star Engeldinger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Brentwood, CA 94513
Do you feel like your teen or adolescent is out of control? Are you an adult that struggles with anger, depression, anxiety or negative thinking? I specialize in working with clients using CBT along with meeting each client where they are to treat behavioral problems such as defiance, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, depression and daily stresses . I look at each client as an individual and work with them to identify their personal needs. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, defiant teens, parenting issues, ADHD, social skills, addiction, anger management, bipolar, families, relationships, domestic violence.
Do you feel like your teen or adolescent is out of control? Are you an adult that struggles with anger, depression, anxiety or negative thinking? I specialize in working with clients using CBT along with meeting each client where they are to treat behavioral problems such as defiance, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, depression and daily stresses . I look at each client as an individual and work with them to identify their personal needs. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, defiant teens, parenting issues, ADHD, social skills, addiction, anger management, bipolar, families, relationships, domestic violence.
Brittany Phillips Hunt
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Brentwood, CA 94513 (Online Only)
From symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, self-worth, relational issues, family conflict, ADHD, Bipolar, grief and more, Brittany is happy to walk with clients through their journey to a better life.
Currently open for couples and individuals via telehealth
From symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, self-worth, relational issues, family conflict, ADHD, Bipolar, grief and more, Brittany is happy to walk with clients through their journey to a better life.
Currently open for couples and individuals via telehealth
Isabella (Bella) Shirinyan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513
Navigating personal struggles often leaves us feeling alone, anxious, and disconnected. This experience can become even more intense when dealing with issues such as eating disorders, trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, bipolar disorder, and co-occurring conditions. I specialize in helping individuals navigate these challenges. Collaborating with psychiatrists, doctors, and dietitians, we form a holistic support team, going beyond traditional methods for comprehensive healing. We aim to equip you with tools for emotional, physical, and mental wellness, enabling lasting growth and resilience.
Navigating personal struggles often leaves us feeling alone, anxious, and disconnected. This experience can become even more intense when dealing with issues such as eating disorders, trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, bipolar disorder, and co-occurring conditions. I specialize in helping individuals navigate these challenges. Collaborating with psychiatrists, doctors, and dietitians, we form a holistic support team, going beyond traditional methods for comprehensive healing. We aim to equip you with tools for emotional, physical, and mental wellness, enabling lasting growth and resilience.
Stacey Bankston
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCATP, CGP
Verified Verified
Brentwood, CA 94513
Waitlist for new clients
Our thoughts, emotions and actions are all connected. During periods of high stress, negative thoughts and overwhelming emotion can cause dysfunction in our daily lives. Therapy can support you in reframing negative thoughts, so you can better manage your emotional experience and thus, change harmful actions toward yourself and others. My experience includes working with adolescents, teens, families and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment, eating disorders, opposition, relationship and behavioral problems. I believe that therapy is a collaborative partnership between the client and therapist.
Our thoughts, emotions and actions are all connected. During periods of high stress, negative thoughts and overwhelming emotion can cause dysfunction in our daily lives. Therapy can support you in reframing negative thoughts, so you can better manage your emotional experience and thus, change harmful actions toward yourself and others. My experience includes working with adolescents, teens, families and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment, eating disorders, opposition, relationship and behavioral problems. I believe that therapy is a collaborative partnership between the client and therapist.
Denise Wilkerson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513
Therapy can be intimidating as it's one of the more intimate activities you will engage in. Of course, how could it not be; you walk into a room with a stranger, expecting to discuss in detail your inner thoughts, emotions, & current stressors. For therapy to work it's important you feel safe, welcomed & confident in your therapist. I can be that therapist for you. I will provide you & your family a warm, nurturing environment where you can begin to address your needs without fear of judgement or ridicule as we begin your journey toward healing.
Therapy can be intimidating as it's one of the more intimate activities you will engage in. Of course, how could it not be; you walk into a room with a stranger, expecting to discuss in detail your inner thoughts, emotions, & current stressors. For therapy to work it's important you feel safe, welcomed & confident in your therapist. I can be that therapist for you. I will provide you & your family a warm, nurturing environment where you can begin to address your needs without fear of judgement or ridicule as we begin your journey toward healing.
Jeff McIntosh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513
I have been providing professional therapeutic services to a wide range of individuals, couples, and families for over 20 years. My current specialized areas of interest are life transitions, mindfulness with teens, trauma healing using EMDR, and recovery from sexual abuse and addiction.
I have been providing professional therapeutic services to a wide range of individuals, couples, and families for over 20 years. My current specialized areas of interest are life transitions, mindfulness with teens, trauma healing using EMDR, and recovery from sexual abuse and addiction.
Kira Monterrey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPA, CIMHP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513
One of the most important lessons I have learned as a therapist is that therapy requires more than a one size fits all approach. I treat every person as an individual. I lean on my years of experience and use a multitude of treatment modalities to treat your individual needs. We can work together to help you achieve your therapeutic goals. I have treated individuals with a variety of issues, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, dissociative identity disorder, substance abuse disorders, anger, and more. I have also helped families and couples achieve harmony and improve their relationships and communication.
One of the most important lessons I have learned as a therapist is that therapy requires more than a one size fits all approach. I treat every person as an individual. I lean on my years of experience and use a multitude of treatment modalities to treat your individual needs. We can work together to help you achieve your therapeutic goals. I have treated individuals with a variety of issues, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, dissociative identity disorder, substance abuse disorders, anger, and more. I have also helped families and couples achieve harmony and improve their relationships and communication.
Ryan Pritchard
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Brentwood, CA 94513
Ever feel like you're alone and not sure if anyone else is going through what you're going through? Ever want to just feel heard, listened to, or understood without feeling judged or criticized? Want to have a better understanding as to why you feel what you're feeling or why you're feeling a certain way? If you're looking for a better understanding of what's going on in your mind and why look no further! Together, we'll break down your experiences and help you understand them! I've worked with a variety of people that come from even more diverse backgrounds.
Ever feel like you're alone and not sure if anyone else is going through what you're going through? Ever want to just feel heard, listened to, or understood without feeling judged or criticized? Want to have a better understanding as to why you feel what you're feeling or why you're feeling a certain way? If you're looking for a better understanding of what's going on in your mind and why look no further! Together, we'll break down your experiences and help you understand them! I've worked with a variety of people that come from even more diverse backgrounds.
Maria Umana
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brentwood, CA 94513
Hi, my name is Maria Umana. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist, license number 111374. I have experience working with adults and older adults suffering from depression, anxiety, and trauma. I work with couples and I also facilitate different types of groups. I use person-centered, solution-focused, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing techniques. Although my clientele is 30% Caucasian and 30% African American, I feel most comfortable working with the Spanish population.
Hi, my name is Maria Umana. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist, license number 111374. I have experience working with adults and older adults suffering from depression, anxiety, and trauma. I work with couples and I also facilitate different types of groups. I use person-centered, solution-focused, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing techniques. Although my clientele is 30% Caucasian and 30% African American, I feel most comfortable working with the Spanish population.
Healthy Minds Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brentwood, CA 94513
Welcome to Healthy Minds Counseling Center, where we are dedicated to providing top-notch mental health counseling and psychiatry services. Our team of highly qualified professionals is committed to creating a nurturing environment, a sanctuary where individuals from the community can embark on a transformative journey towards improved mental health, enhanced wellbeing, and an enriched quality of life. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including individual, couples, and family therapy. Additionally, we curate a diverse selection of groups and workshops throughout the year, fostering a sense of community and support.
Welcome to Healthy Minds Counseling Center, where we are dedicated to providing top-notch mental health counseling and psychiatry services. Our team of highly qualified professionals is committed to creating a nurturing environment, a sanctuary where individuals from the community can embark on a transformative journey towards improved mental health, enhanced wellbeing, and an enriched quality of life. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including individual, couples, and family therapy. Additionally, we curate a diverse selection of groups and workshops throughout the year, fostering a sense of community and support.
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Dr. Sarah Muñoz
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Brentwood, CA 94513 (Online Only)
Dr. Sarah Muñoz is a Licensed Psychologist with 15 years of counseling experience in educational and community settings. She attended Hofstra University in Long Island, NY for her graduate training, and has worked in university, primary/secondary school and community mental health clinic settings since that time. Dr. Muñoz has worked extensively with adolescents, adults, and families presenting with a wide variety of mental health concerns. She is a strong advocate of all aspects of positive psychology, including mindfulness and health psychology, and believes that life enrichment is an integral part of the therapeutic process.
Dr. Sarah Muñoz is a Licensed Psychologist with 15 years of counseling experience in educational and community settings. She attended Hofstra University in Long Island, NY for her graduate training, and has worked in university, primary/secondary school and community mental health clinic settings since that time. Dr. Muñoz has worked extensively with adolescents, adults, and families presenting with a wide variety of mental health concerns. She is a strong advocate of all aspects of positive psychology, including mindfulness and health psychology, and believes that life enrichment is an integral part of the therapeutic process.
Sara Stokes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Brentwood, CA 94513
Currently accepting new clients! I use an integrative approach of CBT, DBT, Life Skills and reality testing. Each patient is very individualistic in the approach. Customizing a treatment plan that is inclusive of the patient's goals and needs help to make the patient feel they are included in their process. I love to problem solve and help patient's create the awareness to build up to finding solutions from their problem saturated stories. I meet the patient where they are at and also implement challenges that will produce a level of accountability, free of judgement.
Currently accepting new clients! I use an integrative approach of CBT, DBT, Life Skills and reality testing. Each patient is very individualistic in the approach. Customizing a treatment plan that is inclusive of the patient's goals and needs help to make the patient feel they are included in their process. I love to problem solve and help patient's create the awareness to build up to finding solutions from their problem saturated stories. I meet the patient where they are at and also implement challenges that will produce a level of accountability, free of judgement.
Charlotte Santos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adults who have experienced trauma, abuse, have ADHD, or are navigating life transitions and intense personal relationships. The majority of my clients have experienced a recent traumatic event, childhood trauma or abuse, sexual trauma, intense or abusive relationships, substance use, medical trauma, combat trauma, and life impacted by the military. I utilize EMDR among other evidence based and trauma informed therapy modalities. I prioritize a very client centered, and individualized approach to therapy. I love working with clients who want to go deep or dig into solution focused work.
I specialize in working with adults who have experienced trauma, abuse, have ADHD, or are navigating life transitions and intense personal relationships. The majority of my clients have experienced a recent traumatic event, childhood trauma or abuse, sexual trauma, intense or abusive relationships, substance use, medical trauma, combat trauma, and life impacted by the military. I utilize EMDR among other evidence based and trauma informed therapy modalities. I prioritize a very client centered, and individualized approach to therapy. I love working with clients who want to go deep or dig into solution focused work.
James A Erickson
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMin, MFT
Verified Verified
Brentwood, CA 94513 (Online Only)
i provide virtual counseling, mental-health assessment, and immigration services in English and Spanish.
i provide virtual counseling, mental-health assessment, and immigration services in English and Spanish.
Charlin Amber Lumia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hello and thank you for taking the time to view my profile and taking the first step in your journey. Everyone has a unique story and circumstances. Sometimes we get so overwhelmed and don't know where to start. I am here to help navigate the process and identify needs and goals. What do you want from therapy? If things were better what would they look like? What is your best possible you and life? Are you as happy as you can be? No goal is too big or too small :) Therapy is a collaborative process and mutual trust is critical to success.
Hello and thank you for taking the time to view my profile and taking the first step in your journey. Everyone has a unique story and circumstances. Sometimes we get so overwhelmed and don't know where to start. I am here to help navigate the process and identify needs and goals. What do you want from therapy? If things were better what would they look like? What is your best possible you and life? Are you as happy as you can be? No goal is too big or too small :) Therapy is a collaborative process and mutual trust is critical to success.
Joan Wenters
Psychologist, P, h, D
Verified Verified
Brentwood, CA 94513
Dr. Joan Wenters is an experienced clinical psychologist whose work spans the life cycle from young children through the elderly. She specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, disorders of childhood and adolescents, coping with traumatic events, life change challenges and transitions. She has expertise working with military families, divorced families and adoption issues. She also offers psychological testing and evaluations for ADHD, learning disabilities and developmental evaluations for autism spectrum disorder, and developmental delays.
Dr. Joan Wenters is an experienced clinical psychologist whose work spans the life cycle from young children through the elderly. She specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, disorders of childhood and adolescents, coping with traumatic events, life change challenges and transitions. She has expertise working with military families, divorced families and adoption issues. She also offers psychological testing and evaluations for ADHD, learning disabilities and developmental evaluations for autism spectrum disorder, and developmental delays.
Sandra Dye
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Brentwood, CA 94513
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, anger or self-defeating behaviors? Feel like you are going around in circles or that you are on a constant treadmill, feeling overwhelmed by life challenges rather than thriving? Concerned about your child's mood, judgement or behavior? Rather than despair, take the next step to achieving the life you desire. Things can be different. Conflicts, either internal or with others can be catalysts for self definition, understanding and growth. Parents, please visit my website: http://www.one-step-ahead-parenting.com
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, anger or self-defeating behaviors? Feel like you are going around in circles or that you are on a constant treadmill, feeling overwhelmed by life challenges rather than thriving? Concerned about your child's mood, judgement or behavior? Rather than despair, take the next step to achieving the life you desire. Things can be different. Conflicts, either internal or with others can be catalysts for self definition, understanding and growth. Parents, please visit my website: http://www.one-step-ahead-parenting.com
Steven East
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brentwood, CA 94513
My name is Steven East. I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor and a Certified Eye Movement Reprocessing Desensitization (EMDR) Therapist. I help clients struggling with Bi-Polar Disorder, Depression, Trauma, Anxiety, Addiction, Thought Disorders, Anger, Grief, Co-dependency, Family and Marital Discord, My approach is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
My name is Steven East. I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor and a Certified Eye Movement Reprocessing Desensitization (EMDR) Therapist. I help clients struggling with Bi-Polar Disorder, Depression, Trauma, Anxiety, Addiction, Thought Disorders, Anger, Grief, Co-dependency, Family and Marital Discord, My approach is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Debra M Kobold
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brentwood, CA 94513
I will help you learn to appreciate your emotional identity through managing moods, thoughts, impulsiveness, reactivity, and harmful behaviors. I will help you strengthen or repair your relationships and build new ones. I'll help you cultivate confidence to ask for what you want, set boundaries with others, and navigate family issues. I can also teach you social skills if you feel out of place at work or school.
I will help you learn to appreciate your emotional identity through managing moods, thoughts, impulsiveness, reactivity, and harmful behaviors. I will help you strengthen or repair your relationships and build new ones. I'll help you cultivate confidence to ask for what you want, set boundaries with others, and navigate family issues. I can also teach you social skills if you feel out of place at work or school.
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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.