Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Exeter, CA
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Leslie R Mudaheranwa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DDiv , MTh, ACSW
Verified
Verified
Works with individuals, couples and families through a range of evidence based modalities. Collaboratively works with clients to develop an ideal treatment plan and goals, through a strength based perspective. EMDR trained.
Brooke A. Foster Psyd
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My approach as a clinical psychologist has been nonjudgmental and client-centered. I want my clients to feel supported, respected and valuable. I am deeply passionate about helping others, serving my community and witnessing people grow. My purpose is to walk along the side of my clients, provide guidance and clinical support. I have been providing mental health treatment to individuals for 15 years. I have worked with a variety of clients and embrace diversity. It would be my privilege to work with you.
Annita R Regehr
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Anxiety/Depression: is it interfering with a sense of purpose, success, hope for your future, relationships, and your job? Grief/unexpected losses of a loved one, friend or pet: holding you back from moving forward? Unresolved traumatic memories triggered when least expected, affecting relationships? Are children angry, acting out as they carry old and new worries? My 30+yr previous career in nursing also provides understanding to chronic illnesses, or sheds light on needed medical referrals. I also offer Immigration Psychological Evaluations.
Kathleen Murphy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Kathleen earned both her Bachelor of Arts and Masters Degree from Chapman University College in Orange, California. Her years of specialized training and experience have equipped her with skills in various therapeutic approaches including solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and EMDR. She has a background in treating co-occurring disorders (substance abuse treatment and mental health). She customizes her approach to meet the needs and presenting problems of her clients and directs their treatment to establish a therapeutic alliance in order to facilitate the bridge to health.
Ida Y Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Ida Johnson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Ida earned a Master of Arts Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University, in Visalia, California and attended Advance Bible College. Ida has over 30 years of experience working in various social economic settings: social work, drug and alcohol programs, perinatal programs, women's issues, victims of abuse and trauma, depression, and anxiety. Ida has clinical experience working with severe mental illness and co-occurring disorders within the mental health court system in the county level. Ida enjoys working with adults and couples.
Laird Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with individuals and families with a variety of mental health needs. I especially enjoy the experience of working with teens and their families to provide stabilization services for patients in crisis or care following psychiatric hospitalization. I enjoy working with couples and adult individuals that are seeking change, but may not know how to start making that change. I have also enjoyed my experiences working with children and teens that are classified as having Severe Mental Illness.
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Bonnie Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Brynn graduated with her master's in social work in 2014. Her philosophy of care is grounded in compassion and curiosity, with a focus on being direct and honest. She uses a strengths-based approach, serving with empathy while also advocating for needed support. Brynn recognizes the courage and resiliency in every client, holding equal respect for their challenges, traumas, triumphs, and achievements. Her expertise is in trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapy, specializing in diagnoses including Anxiety, Depression, OCD, and
Bipolar Disorder
. She enjoys working with moms, the LGBTQQ+ community, and young adults.
Not accepting new clients
Tim J Hochhalter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
“Life is difficult.” This is likely the reason you are considering therapy. That statement is also the first three words in one of my favorite books, The Road Less Traveled. Our life’s journey can be filled with many personal, professional and relational difficulties, so it’s important to know that you don’t have to go it alone. I offer services for individuals, couples and families, with special emphasis on developmental issues that keep you stuck in your journey.
Visalia, CA 93291
Not accepting new clients
Not accepting new clients
Cynthia Hernandez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Life can be messy. Things don't always go the way we plan. When that happens, we can feel stuck. Stuck in anger, sadness, and frustration which can lead to symptoms of anxiety, depression and feelings of helplessness It is my belief that people have the ability and strength to cope with life's unexpected turns and disappointments. Sometimes, we just need some extra support and encouragement to understand and process our complex feelings and realize the potential and resiliency that lies within.
Robert A. Marselle
Psychologist, PsyD, RN
Verified
Verified
The techniques I use are tailored to each client's unique needs and challenges. I use a holistic approach that is clinical, psychological, medical, and spiritual. These techniques help me plan, diagnose, and treat individuals as well as couples in relationship counseling. This creates a confidential, non-judgmental atmosphere based on kindness and respect. Only in this environment can you begin to make healthy, confident and mindful decisions so that you can reach your personal and relationship goals. I will walk with you through whatever challenges stand in your way.
Hope McNutt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Your day begins and ends with a pounding headache. As if that wasn't enough, you struggle with digestion issues, too. The everyday pain wears on you. You're always tired. You've been to the doctor...but still no answers. Feelings of sadness, anxiety, & suddenly being angry for no obvious reason...you don't know how much longer you can go on like this. What if the reason you're feeling this way is unresolved trauma or PTSD?
Rebecca Kerr McWhorter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hi there, I'm Rebecca McWhorter, LCSW has experience with all age groups within many multicultural settings. I start with where the patient is should they be suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, and/or grief. My practice focus in on patient care. Patients typically enter therapy due to something that is having a negative impact on their quality of life. I assist them in identifying the root causes or behavior that are preventing them from living their best life. I utilize many different approaches to healing. I prefer to letting the patient vocalize their needs rather than tailor a patient to a plan.
McDermott Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
McDermott Counseling offers a modern, collaborative approach to therapy. Voted best Psychotherapy practice in Visalia 3 years in a row, we work with clients suffering from relationship concerns, family issues, trauma, conflict, depression, anxiety, sexuality, gender, blended families, anger management, and much more. We specialize in individual, couples, and family therapy as well as child and adolescent therapy. We work to provide you excellent service, a welcoming environment and solutions to your unique situation. We offer evening and weekend appointments and can often get you an appointment within the week.
Meagan Boersma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
If you have recognized you feel depressed, anxious, angry, or generally not yourself, I can help! I like to approach each client as an individual while utilizing an integrative approach in an effort to create a non-judgmental environment where my clients can feel safe to work through therapy in an individually tailored way. Everyone carries their own background and experience with them so the flexibility of my approach allows the individual needs and communication style of each client to be addressed. My hope is to get to know you and your individual needs so we can develop an effective plan to address your concerns.
Solutions Family Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Greetings, my name is Mark and I've been working with families and youth in the foster care system for over 14 years. I hope to share joy and compassion for those that I work with, by using a person-centered approach as a basis for everything that I do.
Kathy J. Looper
Marriage & Family Therapist, CDWF, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
At the root of all psychological and emotional distress, is the absence of/or lack of love, acceptance and belonging. When this need is not met, we consciously and subconsciously find other ways to fill the void, often through self-destructive behaviors and emotional self-loathing. The vast majority of people do not know how to love themselves or find value in who they are, especially when coming from backgrounds of abuse, addiction or abandonment. When a person understands their value, their self-worth, their reason for being, the psychological and emotional distress dissipates, and behaviors change.
David Castro LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Have you found it difficult to relate to people around you, manage your stress, reduce anxiety, or regulate your mood? I work with individuals to help increase self-awareness, improve relationships, and regulate mood, through processes that increase authentic communication, creative expression, self-awareness and other important skills.
Rashella Avalos-Senteno
Psychologist, MA, LEP
Verified
Verified
My desire is to work with you in developing the skills and tools necessary to navigate through the struggles you may face on the job, parenting children with or without disabilities, relationships, daily stressors, and helping children to learn the skills needed so they can thrive and develop at their highest potential. It first starts with self-growth, development, and to apply the life skills that are right for you. I am here to guide, council, coach, instruct, and provide assessment in the areas needed to assist in providing you with as much information and support needed to live a more peaceful life with better relationships.
Darcy Massey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
It is my belief that people have the ability to change and transform into the person they truly want to be. Life can sometimes be overwhelming and full of challenges. My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental environment for my clients to share, grow, safely express themselves and develop their own solutions. I work with individuals, families, adolescents, and children who are experiencing various challenges including: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, and struggles related to past trauma.
Renee Bond
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
In between school, work, family commitments, and personal relationships, life can become very busy. Sometimes stressors or unplanned events can throw life out of balance, and we need a little extra support to adjust. Let me help you learn tools to respond to these challenges. Hi, I'm Renee Bond. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California and Texas. I have been working in the mental health field for almost 17 years. I started my career in a school counseling office and then moved into providing services for an outpatient clinic.
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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.