Bipolar Disorder Therapists in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Bram Conley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
My experience with treating major psychiatric disorders and substance abuse allows me to help clients with bipolar disorder, major depression, schizophrenia, and anxiety disorders such as OCD, panic disorder and generalized anxiety. In addition to providing treatment for these types of problems, I have experience working with the families of adults and adolescents who are experiencing serious psychiatric problems.
My experience with treating major psychiatric disorders and substance abuse allows me to help clients with bipolar disorder, major depression, schizophrenia, and anxiety disorders such as OCD, panic disorder and generalized anxiety. In addition to providing treatment for these types of problems, I have experience working with the families of adults and adolescents who are experiencing serious psychiatric problems.
Dr. Alan E Clark
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 35 years of private practice experience. I trained within APA-accredited doctoral programs and internship programs. I am licensed to practice psychology in both California and Colorado. I specialize in treating couples and individual adults presenting with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, substance abuse, and relational conflict and dissatisfaction. I am trained in psycho-dynamic psychotherapy, but I also apply cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and interpersonal psychotherapy techniques to address the best methods for each individual and his or her issues and needs.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 35 years of private practice experience. I trained within APA-accredited doctoral programs and internship programs. I am licensed to practice psychology in both California and Colorado. I specialize in treating couples and individual adults presenting with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, substance abuse, and relational conflict and dissatisfaction. I am trained in psycho-dynamic psychotherapy, but I also apply cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and interpersonal psychotherapy techniques to address the best methods for each individual and his or her issues and needs.
Shobha George
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90034 (Online Only)
I have experience working with all demographics but mostly with adults that struggle with a variety of issues, including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, bipolar and psychotic disorders, stress management, family conflicts, relationship, behavioral and other mental health problems. My approach to you as a client is simple, meet you where you are. I use an eclectic theoretical approach that fits your needs, and one that makes you feel the most comfortable.
I have experience working with all demographics but mostly with adults that struggle with a variety of issues, including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, bipolar and psychotic disorders, stress management, family conflicts, relationship, behavioral and other mental health problems. My approach to you as a client is simple, meet you where you are. I use an eclectic theoretical approach that fits your needs, and one that makes you feel the most comfortable.
Alyson DiRocco Fisher
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90034
I specialize in treating bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, and anxiety.
Connecting with the right therapist can be challenging. As a clinician, I strive to empower clients to make meaningful changes, while also helping them hold self-compassion in the process. I ground my work in evidence-based therapies, and use an in-depth case conceptualization to understand how problems are getting in the way of the life my clients want to lead.
I specialize in treating bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, and anxiety.
Connecting with the right therapist can be challenging. As a clinician, I strive to empower clients to make meaningful changes, while also helping them hold self-compassion in the process. I ground my work in evidence-based therapies, and use an in-depth case conceptualization to understand how problems are getting in the way of the life my clients want to lead.
Lisette R Lahana
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
Welcome! I understand the challenges of finding the right therapist. My aim is to provide a sanctuary where we address your concerns from a holistic perspective.My practice is tailored for individuals who identify as queer, trans, non-binary, or are exploring gender and/or sexuality. Embracing a trauma-informed approach, I acknowledge the experiences you've endured and can support your journey toward healing.With over two decades of experience, I specialize in mood condition like Bipolar Disorder. Whether it's navigating identity or focusing on other essential aspects of your life such as relationships or career, I'm here to help.
Welcome! I understand the challenges of finding the right therapist. My aim is to provide a sanctuary where we address your concerns from a holistic perspective.My practice is tailored for individuals who identify as queer, trans, non-binary, or are exploring gender and/or sexuality. Embracing a trauma-informed approach, I acknowledge the experiences you've endured and can support your journey toward healing.With over two decades of experience, I specialize in mood condition like Bipolar Disorder. Whether it's navigating identity or focusing on other essential aspects of your life such as relationships or career, I'm here to help.
Emily M Owens
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90034
I take a cognitive-behavioral approach to helping clients. Within that framework, I've trained in traditional CBT for a variety of problems, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), mindfulness-based treatments, trauma-focused treatments (Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy), and treatment for chronic depression (CBASP). Using this knowledge, I can create a treatment plan that fits your needs and goals. I specialize in psychosis, OCD, mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders, trauma, and insomnia in adults and older adolescents.
I take a cognitive-behavioral approach to helping clients. Within that framework, I've trained in traditional CBT for a variety of problems, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), mindfulness-based treatments, trauma-focused treatments (Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy), and treatment for chronic depression (CBASP). Using this knowledge, I can create a treatment plan that fits your needs and goals. I specialize in psychosis, OCD, mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders, trauma, and insomnia in adults and older adolescents.
Dexter Jay Jefferson Jr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
My hope is that over time you become healed, whole, and well, living life to the fullest. I am dedicated to helping you get there by finding lasting, efficient, and practical solutions to the emotional and mental health challenges that have been disrupting your life. I specialize in anxiety and depression, but broadly speaking, my expertise ranges from alcohol and drug abuse, addiction, and bipolar & psychotic disorders. In my 15 years of experience in the human services field, I have practiced at every level of care in various positions ranging from therapist to clinical director.
My hope is that over time you become healed, whole, and well, living life to the fullest. I am dedicated to helping you get there by finding lasting, efficient, and practical solutions to the emotional and mental health challenges that have been disrupting your life. I specialize in anxiety and depression, but broadly speaking, my expertise ranges from alcohol and drug abuse, addiction, and bipolar & psychotic disorders. In my 15 years of experience in the human services field, I have practiced at every level of care in various positions ranging from therapist to clinical director.
Nicole R Sela
Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90025
I specialize in working with individuals who have anger management issues as well as those with a history of childhood trauma and those who wrestle with PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety.
Do you have trouble managing your anger? Have you been told by loved ones, coworkers, or friends that you have trouble managing your anger? Are you looking for someone who hears you with an impartial ear? I specialize in helping clients manage anger, adapting to a life of responding rather than reacting. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help clients adapt successful coping strategies. I also work with clients who have a history of childhood trauma, and as well provide couples counseling and see many clients who are struggling with depression and anxiety.
I specialize in working with individuals who have anger management issues as well as those with a history of childhood trauma and those who wrestle with PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety.
Do you have trouble managing your anger? Have you been told by loved ones, coworkers, or friends that you have trouble managing your anger? Are you looking for someone who hears you with an impartial ear? I specialize in helping clients manage anger, adapting to a life of responding rather than reacting. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help clients adapt successful coping strategies. I also work with clients who have a history of childhood trauma, and as well provide couples counseling and see many clients who are struggling with depression and anxiety.
Hagit Harel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90025
I’m a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in mental health. Having worked in both psychiatric inpatient and intensive outpatient settings, as well as in individual, group, and family therapy modalities with adult clients, I bring an extensive set of tools and experiences to clients. In particular, I specialize in treating complex and co-occurring conditions, mood disorders, trauma-based and anxiety disorders, psychosis, interpersonal, and occupational problems.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in mental health. Having worked in both psychiatric inpatient and intensive outpatient settings, as well as in individual, group, and family therapy modalities with adult clients, I bring an extensive set of tools and experiences to clients. In particular, I specialize in treating complex and co-occurring conditions, mood disorders, trauma-based and anxiety disorders, psychosis, interpersonal, and occupational problems.
Dr. Yi-Xian Li
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90034 (Online Only)
Yi-Xian Li is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of California (PSY34118). She earned her doctoral and master's degrees (Psy.D., M.A.) in Clinical Psychology from The Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA and a bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies from Brandeis University. Prior to her current career in psychology, Dr. Li worked in media strategy and advertising in Beijing and Shanghai, China. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the UCSF Faculty & Staff Assistance Program where she worked with physicians, faculty, nurses, administrators, and other UCSF staff members in therapy.
Yi-Xian Li is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of California (PSY34118). She earned her doctoral and master's degrees (Psy.D., M.A.) in Clinical Psychology from The Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA and a bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies from Brandeis University. Prior to her current career in psychology, Dr. Li worked in media strategy and advertising in Beijing and Shanghai, China. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the UCSF Faculty & Staff Assistance Program where she worked with physicians, faculty, nurses, administrators, and other UCSF staff members in therapy.
Mark Papp
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90034 (Online Only)
Dr. Papp works with adults 18 years and older, as well as couples and families. He approaches his work with each client in a unique manner, incorporating a non-judgmental perspective alongside psychodynamic elements. He assists clients in helping them to understand ties between their current challenges and past experiences, identifying significant relational patterns and tendencies.
Dr. Papp works with adults 18 years and older, as well as couples and families. He approaches his work with each client in a unique manner, incorporating a non-judgmental perspective alongside psychodynamic elements. He assists clients in helping them to understand ties between their current challenges and past experiences, identifying significant relational patterns and tendencies.
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Clarity Family Therapy Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Are you feeling depressed or anxious? We offer therapy to help with many issues including stress, relationship issues, or deep trauma through our EMDR Treatments. We offer a safe space both telehealth and in person to process what you are struggling with and improve your life. Our group specializes in creating healthy relationships, working through anxiety, depression, getting "unstuck," working through addictions, and healing from trauma.
Are you feeling depressed or anxious? We offer therapy to help with many issues including stress, relationship issues, or deep trauma through our EMDR Treatments. We offer a safe space both telehealth and in person to process what you are struggling with and improve your life. Our group specializes in creating healthy relationships, working through anxiety, depression, getting "unstuck," working through addictions, and healing from trauma.
Shani Nisimov Elhiani
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90035
My focus is to help clients become aware of their inner strengths and capabilities. I provide a neutral safe space, listen to your concerns, and customize a treatment plan to help you reach your goals and achieve balance. I strive to help you heal and grow from your struggles and pain in order to move forward to where you want to be in your life. I provide individual, couples, group, and family therapy. My specialities include depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, social skills, and autism spectrum.
My focus is to help clients become aware of their inner strengths and capabilities. I provide a neutral safe space, listen to your concerns, and customize a treatment plan to help you reach your goals and achieve balance. I strive to help you heal and grow from your struggles and pain in order to move forward to where you want to be in your life. I provide individual, couples, group, and family therapy. My specialities include depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, social skills, and autism spectrum.
Diane DeMartino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90025
As a therapist, I view my role as an ethical partner, coach, and cheerleader, equipped with relevant expertise to guide my clients. We work together to understand the 'why,' 'what,' and 'how' of their current struggles, aiming not just to solve problems but to build lives that are meaningful, enjoyable, and sustainable. My approach balances nonjudgmental validation with proven change strategies, embodying the synthesis between acceptance and change that characterizes the modalities I specialize in.
As a therapist, I view my role as an ethical partner, coach, and cheerleader, equipped with relevant expertise to guide my clients. We work together to understand the 'why,' 'what,' and 'how' of their current struggles, aiming not just to solve problems but to build lives that are meaningful, enjoyable, and sustainable. My approach balances nonjudgmental validation with proven change strategies, embodying the synthesis between acceptance and change that characterizes the modalities I specialize in.
Dr. Lauren Bochicchio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90025
The evidence based practice movement in medicine relies on the latest scientific evidence to inform clinical practice. Therapy should be no different. Here, we will work as a team to understand your goals and figure out how to to attain them using the latest research. And, we will monitor your progress while we do it.
The evidence based practice movement in medicine relies on the latest scientific evidence to inform clinical practice. Therapy should be no different. Here, we will work as a team to understand your goals and figure out how to to attain them using the latest research. And, we will monitor your progress while we do it.
Niki C Payne
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, CCHT, C-DBT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Waitlist for new clients
You are so over it—the mental anguish, the emotional distress, the sleepless nights, the loneliness. All you want is to be happy, but sometimes it feels like the powers that be are conspiring against you. You’ve tried everything, but nothing seems to work. You feel sick, tired, and burned out, but deep down you know there has to be another way. You've reached a crossroad that has opened up a willingness to do something different - something you haven't tried before or perhaps something you never really went all in with before now. This is your chance to do something different to enhance the quality of your life and relationships.
You are so over it—the mental anguish, the emotional distress, the sleepless nights, the loneliness. All you want is to be happy, but sometimes it feels like the powers that be are conspiring against you. You’ve tried everything, but nothing seems to work. You feel sick, tired, and burned out, but deep down you know there has to be another way. You've reached a crossroad that has opened up a willingness to do something different - something you haven't tried before or perhaps something you never really went all in with before now. This is your chance to do something different to enhance the quality of your life and relationships.
Alexander Gantman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90035
Dr. Alexander Gantman, received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UCLA; and he obtained Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University - Stanford University Medical School Psy.D Consortium in 2008. Until recently, when he decided to move into private practice, he was a Clinical Psychologist at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, as well as an Assistant Director of the UCLA PEERS Program. Dr. Gantman was also an Autism Clinical Instructor at the UCLA Tarjan Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities.
Dr. Alexander Gantman, received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UCLA; and he obtained Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University - Stanford University Medical School Psy.D Consortium in 2008. Until recently, when he decided to move into private practice, he was a Clinical Psychologist at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, as well as an Assistant Director of the UCLA PEERS Program. Dr. Gantman was also an Autism Clinical Instructor at the UCLA Tarjan Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities.
Sheri Lynn Kane
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90025
You are exhausted, anxious, and depressed. You want someone who can understand you and help you find the relief you deserve. I can teach you why you feel the way you do and why your body and mind respond the way they do. If you are ready to regain your life and feel whole again, call me, I can help!
You are exhausted, anxious, and depressed. You want someone who can understand you and help you find the relief you deserve. I can teach you why you feel the way you do and why your body and mind respond the way they do. If you are ready to regain your life and feel whole again, call me, I can help!
Alle Weldy - Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Alle Rhames Weldy, L.M.F.T., is a devoted psychotherapist with over 13 years of experience in behavioral health. She passionately supports adults aged 18-64 of all backgrounds, specializing in areas such as life transitions and family dynamics. Alle's approach revolves around the Client-Centered Approach, tailoring sessions to meet each client's unique needs and aspirations. Her empathetic and adaptable nature ensures clients feel understood and supported on their journey to healing and improved mental well-being.
Alle Rhames Weldy, L.M.F.T., is a devoted psychotherapist with over 13 years of experience in behavioral health. She passionately supports adults aged 18-64 of all backgrounds, specializing in areas such as life transitions and family dynamics. Alle's approach revolves around the Client-Centered Approach, tailoring sessions to meet each client's unique needs and aspirations. Her empathetic and adaptable nature ensures clients feel understood and supported on their journey to healing and improved mental well-being.
Dana Season
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90034
It can be so difficult to make that first step towards change, joy, gratitude, health, prosperity, fulfillment, love, deep connection and more. If you have made it to this page then you have already taken the first step. By gaining insight and understanding into what drives our decision-making process, we have the opportunity to create real, effective and long lasting change.
It can be so difficult to make that first step towards change, joy, gratitude, health, prosperity, fulfillment, love, deep connection and more. If you have made it to this page then you have already taken the first step. By gaining insight and understanding into what drives our decision-making process, we have the opportunity to create real, effective and long lasting change.
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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.