Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
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Shobha George
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.
Bram Conley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
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.
Alyson DiRocco
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
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.
Christopher Joel Tromba
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults struggling with
Bipolar
, Depression, Relationship difficulties, and adjusting to the changes life brings.
You deserve a safe environment where you feel free to express yourself and seek to understand what makes you, you. I am excited about the power of the therapeutic process, and believe that working together we may achieve the change you seek.
Lana Cohen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You're feeling depressed, isolated, frustrated and angry with the state of the world. And yet you're still expected to keep up with overwhelming pressures and demands of day to day life. All this stress can cause us to lose sight of what’s important. But it doesn't have to be this way. What if you could get back in touch with your own hopes, dreams, and desires? I work with clients struggling with
bipolar disorder
, depression, job and career stress, loneliness, and relationship conflicts.
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Alan E Clark
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
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.
Maria Barelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you struggling at work? Maybe you're having difficulties in your relationships. Or do you want to feel more confident about yourself? During difficult times, I will help you find new ways of managing your life by teaching you coping skills. Do you beat yourself up? Therapy will teach you how to be kind to yourself. I like to do "what works". I pull from different approaches because every client is unique. My style of relating is warm and empathetic. I currently work with individuals, couples, teens, and families with issues including:
Bipolar Disorder
, Depression, Anxiety, and Substance abuse.
Chris Marrero
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Hello. Thanks for visiting my page. I am the founder of Marrero Psychology, Santa Monica's premier holistic mental healthcare clinic specializing in addressing the needs of professionals and students. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, and
bipolar disorder
. My clients experience relief from symptoms in addition to higher self-esteem, better sleep, stronger relationships, greater focus, and more satisfaction at work or school. I am passionate about helping people reach their goals and bring greater happiness and mental health into their lives.
Leslie Margolis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a Psychoanalytic candidate. In my work I aim to foster a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere in which individuals can develop insight and address non-productive patterns of behavior. I am experienced in treating a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, and
bipolar disorder
. I have successfully worked with individuals who were subjected to parental narcissism, neglect, abuse, and other difficult and painful circumstances. I am also experienced in working with newly single individuals who are struggling to redefine their lives.
Not accepting new clients
Brandon Schroeder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hi! My name is Brandon Schroeder and I have over 10 years of experience in the public and private mental health sectors. I obtained my undergraduate degree in Psychology from San Jose State University and then crossed the continent to study clinical Social Work at Boston University. I have a wide range of experience in treating various mental health diagnoses, however I take particular interest in working with those diagnosed with Personality and
Bipolar
Disorders.
Not accepting new clients
Susan Su Burns
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hello there, I'm Susan! I have been in the mental health industry for over 25 years. I have worked with individuals with mild to moderate, to severe mental health challenges. I approach psychotherapy with sensitivity and patience and will always have my client's best interest in mind. I have extensive experience working with clients with Relationship Issues, Job Stress, General Stress, Parenting Stress, Couple Therapy, Communication, Anxiety, Depression, Cultural Struggles, Guilt or Shame, Aging, Anger Management, Coping Skills, Grief, and
Bipolar
.
Megan Rich
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Working with adults, adolescents and groups, I treat clinical issues including anxiety,
bipolar disorder
, borderline personality disorder, relationship issues, and adjustment disorders.
My practice is rooted in compassion and self-determination and I provide client-centered and collaborative relational therapy informed by evidence-based treatments such as DBT, CBT, and ACT. I help my clients dismantle the obstacles that hold them back from leading fulfilling lives. Together, we’ll identify your goals and values and build the skills required to live in line with both while exploring the personal historical patterns that have brought you to this point in your journey.
Office is near:
Los Angeles, CA 90077 & Online
Karyn Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have been in practice 32 years, and I am trained in TFCBT, CBT, Mindfulness, relaxation, trauma focused studies for adults, and soon I will complete my certification as an EMDR therapist I enjoy working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and treatment of people with
Bipolar disorder
. A good therapeutic alliance with my patients in which my patient feels safe and welcome to do the hard work of psychotherapy needed to ensure the maximum growth and healing is achieved for the patient.
Waitlist for new clients
Meghan C Schafer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
depression, anxiety,
bipolar
), interpersonal & social challenges, & personality disorders.
Do you ever feel like your emotions are running the show? Have you been trying, unsuccessfully, to change problematic behaviors? You are not alone and I can help. The ideal client is struggling to find joy or meaning in their life or is looking to stop using harmful coping mechanisms (avoidance, lying, substance use, self-harm, etc). I take the time to get to know each client and to examine why their behaviors and thoughts are no longer serving them. While looking into the past provides a great deal of information, emphasis is placed on learning to live in the current moment and managing the client's current reality.
Catherine Rossi
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Every human struggles, and every human deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported while finding their way to a healthy flow. Are you feeling disconnected? Your mental health may seem hard for others to understand, or even for you to understand. Maybe it feels overwhelming to question why you feel this way, or what's actually in your control to change. Maybe the things that get you through aren’t the healthiest for you, and you’re ready to try something different. I'm here to accompany and guide you, whether navigating life transitions, addiction, relationship issues, or managing depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD,
Bipolar
, or ADHD.
Linda Fujino
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
Verified
Whether you are looking to end an addiction, process complex trauma and shame, or overcome your self-limiting beliefs I am here to help. My extensive experience in the field, as well as my own personal work has led me to the understanding that there is a way out. I treat those with depression, anxiety, PTSD,
bipolar disorder
, ADHD, grief/loss, children of addict/alcoholics, borderline personality, betrayal trauma, sex/porn addiction, and other issues. Through the therapeutic process I can help you to better understand what you have been through and how to overcome your current struggles to live your fullest, best life.
Kelly Albrecht
Pre-Licensed Professional, ASW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I also have a background in working with adolescents and adults experiencing substance use disorder, including when experienced concurrently with
bipolar
disorders and personality disorders.
Are you struggling to process depression, anxiety, relationship/family issues, and trauma? These emotional ruptures can cause major disruptions in our lives. The work to process these types of life events is multifaceted, and I can help you identify your feelings and potential relational patterns, build tolerance and acceptance around challenging ones, and set meaningful goals. In order to do so, I utilize various therapeutic approaches consisting of ACT, CBT, and Problem-Solving Therapy, and somatic interventions.
Danielle Keenan-Miller
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My areas of specialty include depression,
bipolar disorder
, infertility, and anxiety, as well as problems related to body image, stressful life transitions, and perfectionism.
I believe that therapy should be a collaborative process that helps you to accomplish the goals that are most meaningful to you. My practice focuses on using scientifically supported and effective treatments that help adults and adolescents to both feel better and function better in their everyday lives.
Rick (Richard B.) Deaton
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I treat both couples and individuals (18+) and tailor psychotherapy to meet the goals and needs of the patient. The therapeutic relationship is especially important and my goal is to provide a collaborative and interactive psychotherapy experience. I have almost 20 years experience treating people who experience depression, anxiety and
bipolar disorder
and symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse. I also have the experience and privilege of serving a culturally and ethnically diverse population, including the gay and lesbian community. My office is conveniently located with free parking in the mid-Wilshire area of Los Angeles near the Beverly Center.
Waitlist for new clients
Scott Duncan Gilliam
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PhD
Verified
Verified
I work with Grief, Depression,
Bipolar
I and II, as well as Anxiety and Personality Disorders.
I practice psychotherapy from an eclectic perspective integrating Humanistic, Spiritual, Depth, and Cognitive Behavioral psychology. Are you ready for positive change in your life? Are you distressed, depressed? Grieving? Anxious? Clients comes to me for several reasons: depression, self-esteem, self empowerment, overcoming habits and addictions, to find freedom from inner struggle, to discover personal purpose , meaning and happiness. I can help you resolve issues, have more satisfying relationships, and grow towards a greater sense of meaning and purpose. I will be your ally in your personal journey.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
& Online
Waitlist for new clients
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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.