Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Oakland, CA
Sometimes being human is just plain hard. I work collaboratively with you to assist in utilizing your strengths to get through those rough patches. You are unique in your experiences, and I draw upon multiple evidence-based therapy techniques to explore and create an individualized plan that is solution-focused and works for you. I create a safe space that fosters personal growth and allows you to feel heard and understood. We are all human, and sometimes we just need a little extra help to make it through.
Sometimes being human is just plain hard. I work collaboratively with you to assist in utilizing your strengths to get through those rough patches. You are unique in your experiences, and I draw upon multiple evidence-based therapy techniques to explore and create an individualized plan that is solution-focused and works for you. I create a safe space that fosters personal growth and allows you to feel heard and understood. We are all human, and sometimes we just need a little extra help to make it through.
I also specialize in areas such as LGBTQ+ and gender identity and co-occurring conditions like depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
Are you (potentially) neurodivergent and feeling exhausted by daily life? Whether it’s autism, ADHD, auDHD, or something else, you may be wondering why others effortlessly complete tasks while you struggle to catch up. Maybe you’re grieving past experiences and the life you could have had, thinking you wouldn’t feel so lonely or burnt out if you had just figured it out sooner. You are not alone. I’m a neurodivergent therapist, and together we’ll build a personalized toolkit for you to find peace, make friends, and live authentically.
I also specialize in areas such as LGBTQ+ and gender identity and co-occurring conditions like depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
Are you (potentially) neurodivergent and feeling exhausted by daily life? Whether it’s autism, ADHD, auDHD, or something else, you may be wondering why others effortlessly complete tasks while you struggle to catch up. Maybe you’re grieving past experiences and the life you could have had, thinking you wouldn’t feel so lonely or burnt out if you had just figured it out sooner. You are not alone. I’m a neurodivergent therapist, and together we’ll build a personalized toolkit for you to find peace, make friends, and live authentically.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and I attended Humboldt State and helped the campaign to expand Redwood National Park by 46,000 acres in 1976. I worked in the rehabilitation of injured workers on the North Coast, I graduated from St. Mary’s College of California, and I secured my therapist license in 2000, 21 years ago. I’ve been at the Calif State Department of Rehabilitation for the last 14 years helping the mentally disabled get an education and employment.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and I attended Humboldt State and helped the campaign to expand Redwood National Park by 46,000 acres in 1976. I worked in the rehabilitation of injured workers on the North Coast, I graduated from St. Mary’s College of California, and I secured my therapist license in 2000, 21 years ago. I’ve been at the Calif State Department of Rehabilitation for the last 14 years helping the mentally disabled get an education and employment.
Perhaps you feel like an imposter because you have learned that it is easier to hide your true self or because you haven't figured out who you really are. Or, maybe you are a people pleaser and find yourself doing things you do not want to do. You may feel unseen or unheard because you don't know how to set clear boundaries. Or, perhaps, you simply feel that something is missing, and you either don't know what it is or don't know how to find it.
Perhaps you feel like an imposter because you have learned that it is easier to hide your true self or because you haven't figured out who you really are. Or, maybe you are a people pleaser and find yourself doing things you do not want to do. You may feel unseen or unheard because you don't know how to set clear boundaries. Or, perhaps, you simply feel that something is missing, and you either don't know what it is or don't know how to find it.
I am part of a group practice that provides individual and group DBT, and I have experience working with addiction/alcoholism, trauma, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and psychosis.
I offer a mindfulness based skills approach to help you regulate intense emotions and negative thought patterns in a supportive relationship.
I am part of a group practice that provides individual and group DBT, and I have experience working with addiction/alcoholism, trauma, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and psychosis.
I offer a mindfulness based skills approach to help you regulate intense emotions and negative thought patterns in a supportive relationship.
I enjoy working with any client who is seeking relief from a problem(s). I have worked with a variety of people, including corporate consulting, towards co creating solutions in a collaborative and effective manner.
I enjoy working with any client who is seeking relief from a problem(s). I have worked with a variety of people, including corporate consulting, towards co creating solutions in a collaborative and effective manner.
In working together, I will help you identify themes and patterns of feeling and thinking that create barriers to having healthy relationships and preventing you from living life to your fullest potential. I emphasize meeting you where you are at and expanding in ways that are attuned to your needs and your experiences in your social context. I aim for a therapeutic relationship that allows for an experience of respect and equal engagement that is crucial to the foundation of change and exploration.
In working together, I will help you identify themes and patterns of feeling and thinking that create barriers to having healthy relationships and preventing you from living life to your fullest potential. I emphasize meeting you where you are at and expanding in ways that are attuned to your needs and your experiences in your social context. I aim for a therapeutic relationship that allows for an experience of respect and equal engagement that is crucial to the foundation of change and exploration.
In 2015, I left my job at Google to pursue a career that better catered to my lifelong passion for human interaction and relationships. My background in tech tailors my practice to those working in Silicon Valley, but my clients yield from all walks of life. I specialize in working with couples, adult individuals, those who have experienced trauma, those struggling with questions about their career and work life, mothers, women, pregnancy, and postpartum clients. To learn more about me, please visit victoriaalberini.com.
In 2015, I left my job at Google to pursue a career that better catered to my lifelong passion for human interaction and relationships. My background in tech tailors my practice to those working in Silicon Valley, but my clients yield from all walks of life. I specialize in working with couples, adult individuals, those who have experienced trauma, those struggling with questions about their career and work life, mothers, women, pregnancy, and postpartum clients. To learn more about me, please visit victoriaalberini.com.
I became a therapist because I enjoy connecting with people and honoring their story. My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space to provide support as we explore better ways of coping, strategies to manage stress, and improve communication. Through reflection we are able to set goals and problem solve together as we increase insight and awareness of your experience. Together we can work to find an improved life balance, satisfaction and greater sense of well-being.
I became a therapist because I enjoy connecting with people and honoring their story. My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space to provide support as we explore better ways of coping, strategies to manage stress, and improve communication. Through reflection we are able to set goals and problem solve together as we increase insight and awareness of your experience. Together we can work to find an improved life balance, satisfaction and greater sense of well-being.
Having a bipolar diagnosis has given me a unique perspective on the challenges of navigating the institutional and often stigmatized aspects of mental health and the impact on day-to-day life.
I specialize in trauma-focused care with a holistic, integrative approach, believing that healing engages both mind and body. I use somatic and sensory-based practices, including Brainspotting, sound therapy, aromatherapy, and principles of hypnotherapy, to help clients regulate their nervous systems and gain insight.
Having a bipolar diagnosis has given me a unique perspective on the challenges of navigating the institutional and often stigmatized aspects of mental health and the impact on day-to-day life.
I specialize in trauma-focused care with a holistic, integrative approach, believing that healing engages both mind and body. I use somatic and sensory-based practices, including Brainspotting, sound therapy, aromatherapy, and principles of hypnotherapy, to help clients regulate their nervous systems and gain insight.
Hi, my name is Kristin I am a LCSW licensed by the state of California. I received master’s degree in social work from California State University Long Beach in 2012. I have a wealth of experience as a psychotherapist working for the state of California in various clinical social work roles. I specialize in crisis and trauma with experience working in crisis stabilization units. I have also been a 5150 designated person by way of Los Angeles County, and I am a EMDR trained Therapist. I am also a medical social worker, with experience working in hospice and dialysis.
Hi, my name is Kristin I am a LCSW licensed by the state of California. I received master’s degree in social work from California State University Long Beach in 2012. I have a wealth of experience as a psychotherapist working for the state of California in various clinical social work roles. I specialize in crisis and trauma with experience working in crisis stabilization units. I have also been a 5150 designated person by way of Los Angeles County, and I am a EMDR trained Therapist. I am also a medical social worker, with experience working in hospice and dialysis.
Hello there! I'm Jessica Smith, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where we will work together in developing skills and techniques to mindfully overcome whatever life may throw at you. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families, helping them to navigate through the challenges of life. I am looking forward to working with you! I love empowering individuals to explore and discover their inner workings and creating opportunities for emotional healing and personal growth.
Hello there! I'm Jessica Smith, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where we will work together in developing skills and techniques to mindfully overcome whatever life may throw at you. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families, helping them to navigate through the challenges of life. I am looking forward to working with you! I love empowering individuals to explore and discover their inner workings and creating opportunities for emotional healing and personal growth.
An ideal client is someone struggling with both physical and mental health challenges, seeking a compassionate and holistic approach to care. They may be dealing with chronic conditions like hypertension or diabetes while also facing anxiety, depression, or stress-related disorders. Their needs include comprehensive medical evaluations, mental health support, medication management, and guidance on lifestyle changes to improve overall well-being. Their goal is to regain control over their health, develop coping strategies, and feel empowered in their treatment journey.
An ideal client is someone struggling with both physical and mental health challenges, seeking a compassionate and holistic approach to care. They may be dealing with chronic conditions like hypertension or diabetes while also facing anxiety, depression, or stress-related disorders. Their needs include comprehensive medical evaluations, mental health support, medication management, and guidance on lifestyle changes to improve overall well-being. Their goal is to regain control over their health, develop coping strategies, and feel empowered in their treatment journey.
You’ve spent your life striving for success, pushing hard in your career, and proving you can achieve what others might not even attempt. You thought once you achieved your goals, the rest would fall into place. You can be a thriving businessperson, a successful entrepreneur, or a high-achieving professional and still struggle beneath the surface. Anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood instability don’t disappear just because you’re accomplished — and they don’t care how hard you work. You want your success to expand to all areas of life, not just your career. You want to feel focused, grounded, and like yourself again.
You’ve spent your life striving for success, pushing hard in your career, and proving you can achieve what others might not even attempt. You thought once you achieved your goals, the rest would fall into place. You can be a thriving businessperson, a successful entrepreneur, or a high-achieving professional and still struggle beneath the surface. Anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood instability don’t disappear just because you’re accomplished — and they don’t care how hard you work. You want your success to expand to all areas of life, not just your career. You want to feel focused, grounded, and like yourself again.
Perhaps you are adjusting to a bipolar diagnosis, recovering from trauma, struggling in relationships, seeking personal growth, or discovering your identity.
My specialties are 1) bipolar disorder and creativity; If you are an artist of any persuasion with a bipolar diagnosis, I will help you to balance your creative and mental health needs 2) Play therapy for children ages 3-11, which permits the working through of challenges through imaginative play 3) Grief work for children coping with the loss of a caregiver
Perhaps you are adjusting to a bipolar diagnosis, recovering from trauma, struggling in relationships, seeking personal growth, or discovering your identity.
My specialties are 1) bipolar disorder and creativity; If you are an artist of any persuasion with a bipolar diagnosis, I will help you to balance your creative and mental health needs 2) Play therapy for children ages 3-11, which permits the working through of challenges through imaginative play 3) Grief work for children coping with the loss of a caregiver
It may seem like we are alone in our journey. We are all waging a personal invisible fight that we share with few people. Individual therapy is a way to help you make sense of your experience, and gain emotional support to push through difficult times. Beginning therapy is an opportunity to start offering yourself more compassion and grace. I’ve spent over 10 years supporting adults and families in crisis. I work with adults and adolescents struggling with grief, anxiety, addiction, depression, panic, and phobias.
It may seem like we are alone in our journey. We are all waging a personal invisible fight that we share with few people. Individual therapy is a way to help you make sense of your experience, and gain emotional support to push through difficult times. Beginning therapy is an opportunity to start offering yourself more compassion and grace. I’ve spent over 10 years supporting adults and families in crisis. I work with adults and adolescents struggling with grief, anxiety, addiction, depression, panic, and phobias.
I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker with 8 years of experience helping individuals strengthen the mind-body connection to support emotional healing. I work with young adults and adults navigating anxiety, depression, and borderline personality disorder, and I look forward to expanding my practice to include children in the future. My approach is collaborative and compassionate—I listen closely and partner with you to find strategies that fit your unique needs, helping you feel grounded, empowered, and more connected to yourself.
I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker with 8 years of experience helping individuals strengthen the mind-body connection to support emotional healing. I work with young adults and adults navigating anxiety, depression, and borderline personality disorder, and I look forward to expanding my practice to include children in the future. My approach is collaborative and compassionate—I listen closely and partner with you to find strategies that fit your unique needs, helping you feel grounded, empowered, and more connected to yourself.
I specialize in helping people who are living with bipolar disorder, including those who may have been misdiagnosed, recently diagnosed, or struggling for a long time.
In our work, we will explore your unique life story, while considering how problems are shaped by the complicated social, cultural, and political contexts we live in. Though we live in a far from perfect world, we each have strengths and resources that can help us stand up to the challenges we face.
I specialize in helping people who are living with bipolar disorder, including those who may have been misdiagnosed, recently diagnosed, or struggling for a long time.
In our work, we will explore your unique life story, while considering how problems are shaped by the complicated social, cultural, and political contexts we live in. Though we live in a far from perfect world, we each have strengths and resources that can help us stand up to the challenges we face.
Are you a worrier? Overwhelmed? Anxious about challenges in your life? I offer individual talk therapy so you will feel better, find your strengths, and can be yourself. Therapy is a focused time, place, and person to think things through with. It helps you gain perspective, feel connected, and feel understood. I use warmth and creativity to help you find compassion and insight to draw upon, especially for when you are preoccupied by your worries and dilemmas.
Are you a worrier? Overwhelmed? Anxious about challenges in your life? I offer individual talk therapy so you will feel better, find your strengths, and can be yourself. Therapy is a focused time, place, and person to think things through with. It helps you gain perspective, feel connected, and feel understood. I use warmth and creativity to help you find compassion and insight to draw upon, especially for when you are preoccupied by your worries and dilemmas.
Launching a private psychotherapy practice can feel overwhelming—between navigating legal requirements, forming a business entity, building a website, and attracting your first clients, it’s easy to feel stuck before you begin. We provide a complete, flat-fee solution designed specifically for California psychotherapists who are ready to go out on their own. Founded by Mike Lubofsky, a licensed psychotherapist and California attorney, our service combines expert legal formation with smart, strategic marketing to give you everything you need to launch with confidence.
Launching a private psychotherapy practice can feel overwhelming—between navigating legal requirements, forming a business entity, building a website, and attracting your first clients, it’s easy to feel stuck before you begin. We provide a complete, flat-fee solution designed specifically for California psychotherapists who are ready to go out on their own. Founded by Mike Lubofsky, a licensed psychotherapist and California attorney, our service combines expert legal formation with smart, strategic marketing to give you everything you need to launch with confidence.
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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.