Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA
Lenny Hughley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA 92126
I have experience with persons that suffer from addiction, anger, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, career counseling depression, and racial trauma.
Hi, my name is Lenny Hughley, California license 112845. I like to create a space that is warm and nonjudgmental where individuals can freely talk about whatever they choose. My specialties include depression, anxiety, and stress management. Through therapy, I learned how to manage depression, anger, anxiety, and overcome low self-esteem. Through my practice I find it rewarding to help clients do the same.
I have experience with persons that suffer from addiction, anger, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, career counseling depression, and racial trauma.
Hi, my name is Lenny Hughley, California license 112845. I like to create a space that is warm and nonjudgmental where individuals can freely talk about whatever they choose. My specialties include depression, anxiety, and stress management. Through therapy, I learned how to manage depression, anger, anxiety, and overcome low self-esteem. Through my practice I find it rewarding to help clients do the same.
Irwin Ford Rosenfarb
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA 92126
Hello and welcome. I offer psychotherapy for adults, couples, families, and teens dealing with relationship difficulties, depression and anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality issues, schizophrenia, and other mental health problems. I also help family members understand their loved one's difficulties and help couples and families communicate more effectively. I believe that change occurs within the context of a positive therapeutic relationship and my focus is on creating a caring, compassionate, and sensitive space where individuals, couples, and families can make significant change in their lives.
Hello and welcome. I offer psychotherapy for adults, couples, families, and teens dealing with relationship difficulties, depression and anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality issues, schizophrenia, and other mental health problems. I also help family members understand their loved one's difficulties and help couples and families communicate more effectively. I believe that change occurs within the context of a positive therapeutic relationship and my focus is on creating a caring, compassionate, and sensitive space where individuals, couples, and families can make significant change in their lives.
Jaina Sarkisyan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA 92126
Jaina is experienced in: Narcissistic personality disorder, BPD,anxiety, addiction, OCD, trauma, infidelity, mood disorders, depression, PTSD, relationship & vocational & Bipolar & more.
Let me be part of your journey in this brutiful life. As Glennon Doyle Melton says "Life is brutal. But it is also beautiful. Life's brutal and beautiful woven together so tightly they cannot be separated. Reject the brutal, reject the beauty. Life is Bruitiful." Jaina is an experienced licensed clinician with 18 years of experience providing exceptional clinical care to adults, couples and families. Jaina has many years of experience working w/law enforcement, military and their families. Additionally, working with individuals with life transition issues, Polyamory, anxiety, depression, sexual assault, trauma, SUD and other issues
Jaina is experienced in: Narcissistic personality disorder, BPD,anxiety, addiction, OCD, trauma, infidelity, mood disorders, depression, PTSD, relationship & vocational & Bipolar & more.
Let me be part of your journey in this brutiful life. As Glennon Doyle Melton says "Life is brutal. But it is also beautiful. Life's brutal and beautiful woven together so tightly they cannot be separated. Reject the brutal, reject the beauty. Life is Bruitiful." Jaina is an experienced licensed clinician with 18 years of experience providing exceptional clinical care to adults, couples and families. Jaina has many years of experience working w/law enforcement, military and their families. Additionally, working with individuals with life transition issues, Polyamory, anxiety, depression, sexual assault, trauma, SUD and other issues
Stravroula Stella Alatzas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA 92126
Stavroula Stella Alatzas, MSW, LCSW, CA License: 82373. I utilize an eclectic approach that is highlighted by compassion, accurate empathy, and trust in order for clients to heal their pain and navigate the complexities of life. I emphasize a collaborative approach aimed at bringing the desired change. As a clinical social worker, I have been trained to utilize a person-in-environment approach and examine all variables impacting a client's life. I treat individuals 18 and over that might be struggling with mood disorders including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
Stavroula Stella Alatzas, MSW, LCSW, CA License: 82373. I utilize an eclectic approach that is highlighted by compassion, accurate empathy, and trust in order for clients to heal their pain and navigate the complexities of life. I emphasize a collaborative approach aimed at bringing the desired change. As a clinical social worker, I have been trained to utilize a person-in-environment approach and examine all variables impacting a client's life. I treat individuals 18 and over that might be struggling with mood disorders including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
Laura Lugo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA 92126
Hi there, I'm Laura! I am an experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health care industry. Skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma, Group Therapy for substance abuse, Crisis Intervention, Family Therapy, and Case Management. I have a background as a healthcare service professional with a Master of Science (MS) focused on Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling from the University of Phoenix. I have a very empathetic approach to listening while providing unconditional positive regard for each member's issues and concerns.
Hi there, I'm Laura! I am an experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health care industry. Skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma, Group Therapy for substance abuse, Crisis Intervention, Family Therapy, and Case Management. I have a background as a healthcare service professional with a Master of Science (MS) focused on Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling from the University of Phoenix. I have a very empathetic approach to listening while providing unconditional positive regard for each member's issues and concerns.
Kendra Hadley
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA 92126
Hi, there! My name is Kendra Hadley, and I am a licensed professional clinical counselor in the state of California (LPCC 14503). My areas of expertise are addiction, mental health, trauma, and couples counseling. I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities and interventions to help people become the best possible versions of themselves. I work primarily with a culturally diverse population of young adults who struggle with a variety of habits and hang-ups, i.e. drug and alcohol addiction, process addiction (i.e. sex, gaming, etc.), and more.
Hi, there! My name is Kendra Hadley, and I am a licensed professional clinical counselor in the state of California (LPCC 14503). My areas of expertise are addiction, mental health, trauma, and couples counseling. I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities and interventions to help people become the best possible versions of themselves. I work primarily with a culturally diverse population of young adults who struggle with a variety of habits and hang-ups, i.e. drug and alcohol addiction, process addiction (i.e. sex, gaming, etc.), and more.
Gabriel Mejia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA 92126
Hello, my name is Gabriel Mejia, and I am a practicing Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I approach therapy as a professional whose aim is to improve the quality of life of my clients. Working together as a unit with my clients, I hope to fill the missing puzzles pieces of what happiness, satisfaction, contentment, empowerment or peace of mind feels like. Likewise, I help clients to re-shift distorted, stressful, anxiety, depressive, overwhelming thoughts/experiences in order to gain back the calm that might be missing in their lives.
Hello, my name is Gabriel Mejia, and I am a practicing Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I approach therapy as a professional whose aim is to improve the quality of life of my clients. Working together as a unit with my clients, I hope to fill the missing puzzles pieces of what happiness, satisfaction, contentment, empowerment or peace of mind feels like. Likewise, I help clients to re-shift distorted, stressful, anxiety, depressive, overwhelming thoughts/experiences in order to gain back the calm that might be missing in their lives.
Ellen M Greenfield
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA 92126
My primary goal in working with individuals, couples, and families is to help you achieve your full potential and lead a life in the present that is fulfilling and meaningful. We achieve this through a structured, non-confrontational approach where together, we will search for patterns in your life that are causing you difficulties. I am a cognitive-behavioral therapist with 15 years experience in private practice. My office is conveniently located just west of the 15 freeway and Miramar Road. For more detailed information about my services, please visit my website at Cognitivebehaviortherapy.net
My primary goal in working with individuals, couples, and families is to help you achieve your full potential and lead a life in the present that is fulfilling and meaningful. We achieve this through a structured, non-confrontational approach where together, we will search for patterns in your life that are causing you difficulties. I am a cognitive-behavioral therapist with 15 years experience in private practice. My office is conveniently located just west of the 15 freeway and Miramar Road. For more detailed information about my services, please visit my website at Cognitivebehaviortherapy.net
Nadine La Fleur
Psychologist, CP
Verified Verified
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA 92126
Hi there, I'm Nadine! The atmosphere I provide is warm and trusting without judgement. I allow the client to tell me their story without interruption. If I feel they need more help or direction it is provided. The helping professional has always allured. It felt like a natural and nice way to spend one's time in a career. There was also a desire to find out more about myself and what drives my own behavior. In addition, there was also a need to improve myself and be a compassionate and understanding human being.
Hi there, I'm Nadine! The atmosphere I provide is warm and trusting without judgement. I allow the client to tell me their story without interruption. If I feel they need more help or direction it is provided. The helping professional has always allured. It felt like a natural and nice way to spend one's time in a career. There was also a desire to find out more about myself and what drives my own behavior. In addition, there was also a need to improve myself and be a compassionate and understanding human being.
Roger Carey
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA 92126
Dr. Roger Carey, Clinical Psychologist, PSY 20871. Dr. Carey has practiced clinical psychology for the past 35 years in many different contexts, including private practice, residential treatment programs, schools, clinics, hospitals, institutions, and the California Prison system. Dr. Carey provides treatment to adults who suffer from varied mental health disorders. His primary aim is to help the individual recover, get better, stay better and practice research-based treatment strategies that work that are validated and confirmed by research studies.
Dr. Roger Carey, Clinical Psychologist, PSY 20871. Dr. Carey has practiced clinical psychology for the past 35 years in many different contexts, including private practice, residential treatment programs, schools, clinics, hospitals, institutions, and the California Prison system. Dr. Carey provides treatment to adults who suffer from varied mental health disorders. His primary aim is to help the individual recover, get better, stay better and practice research-based treatment strategies that work that are validated and confirmed by research studies.
Monique Nguyen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA 92126
Hello and welcome! My name is Monique Nguyen, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion to help you find meaning, healing, and growth no matter who you are and what stage you are in your life. Life can be overwhelming, even, at times, unfair and unjust due to various life stressors. If you are finding that everyday tasks are becoming too daunting, socializing is becoming too demanding, and overthinking is becoming too difficult to manage, together, we can work toward improving your quality of life.
Hello and welcome! My name is Monique Nguyen, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion to help you find meaning, healing, and growth no matter who you are and what stage you are in your life. Life can be overwhelming, even, at times, unfair and unjust due to various life stressors. If you are finding that everyday tasks are becoming too daunting, socializing is becoming too demanding, and overthinking is becoming too difficult to manage, together, we can work toward improving your quality of life.
Kandice Casillas
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA 92126
Hello, I am Kandice Casillas, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I believe that the client is the expert in their life while I am a helper in understanding and making connections with the unknown. My areas of focus are trauma, depression, anxiety, communication, boundaries, self-acceptance, and self-compassion. I use a collection of Attachment-Based, Solution Focus, Narrative, CBT, Compassion Focused, and Client Centered approaches. I like to start with the basics of understanding the client's needs, finding coping skills that work, and then diving into the real problem at hand.
Hello, I am Kandice Casillas, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I believe that the client is the expert in their life while I am a helper in understanding and making connections with the unknown. My areas of focus are trauma, depression, anxiety, communication, boundaries, self-acceptance, and self-compassion. I use a collection of Attachment-Based, Solution Focus, Narrative, CBT, Compassion Focused, and Client Centered approaches. I like to start with the basics of understanding the client's needs, finding coping skills that work, and then diving into the real problem at hand.
Christine Calix
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA 92126
Dr. Calix earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Psychology in 1980. She completed her postdoctoral internship with the U. S. Navy treating patients with substance abuse disorders and military adjustment issues. Dr. Calix has extensive training and experience in her field working with adolescents and adults. She has been practicing, award-winning psychologist for over 40 years. She is licensed to practice psychology in California.
Dr. Calix earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Psychology in 1980. She completed her postdoctoral internship with the U. S. Navy treating patients with substance abuse disorders and military adjustment issues. Dr. Calix has extensive training and experience in her field working with adolescents and adults. She has been practicing, award-winning psychologist for over 40 years. She is licensed to practice psychology in California.
Heidi Stark-Bank
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA 92126
Dr. Heidi Stark-Bank is a dedicated and devoted psychotherapist at LifeStance Health Nevada. She serves patients in and around both Las Vegas, NV and greater California. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, and health-related concerns through counseling sessions. She also offers cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy, and couples counseling, and advice on teenage and adolescent issues. Additionally, Dr. Stark-Bank was trained in assisting individuals with health and medical problems to help cope with their adjustment difficulties and life changes.
Dr. Heidi Stark-Bank is a dedicated and devoted psychotherapist at LifeStance Health Nevada. She serves patients in and around both Las Vegas, NV and greater California. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, and health-related concerns through counseling sessions. She also offers cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy, and couples counseling, and advice on teenage and adolescent issues. Additionally, Dr. Stark-Bank was trained in assisting individuals with health and medical problems to help cope with their adjustment difficulties and life changes.
Angela Rowe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA 92126
Angela Rowe has been licensed since 2002 and has practiced in various mental health and substance use programs for over 25 years. Angela specializes in substance use, recovery, trauma, parenting and EMDR. Angela utilizes a genuine approach to assist clients in making the desired changes in their lives and help them become their best selves.
Angela Rowe has been licensed since 2002 and has practiced in various mental health and substance use programs for over 25 years. Angela specializes in substance use, recovery, trauma, parenting and EMDR. Angela utilizes a genuine approach to assist clients in making the desired changes in their lives and help them become their best selves.
Helena Dow
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA 92126
Dr. Helena Dow is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a 2006 graduate of California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP), where she obtained a doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Dr. Dow is additionally a graduate of San Diego State University, where she obtained a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2000 and a Master of Arts equivalent degree in Multicultural Educational counseling, CBB program, in 2017. Dr. Dow is also certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with an emphasis on couples therapy, as well as in chemical dependency.
Dr. Helena Dow is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a 2006 graduate of California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP), where she obtained a doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Dr. Dow is additionally a graduate of San Diego State University, where she obtained a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2000 and a Master of Arts equivalent degree in Multicultural Educational counseling, CBB program, in 2017. Dr. Dow is also certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with an emphasis on couples therapy, as well as in chemical dependency.
Elizabeth Duvall
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA 92126
Elizabeth Duvall, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist licensed to practice in California since 2020. Dr. Duvall earned a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles hub. She completed her training and internships at The Clare Foundation in Santa Monica, California, The Farr Center in Los Angeles, and has worked at several private practices throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
Elizabeth Duvall, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist licensed to practice in California since 2020. Dr. Duvall earned a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles hub. She completed her training and internships at The Clare Foundation in Santa Monica, California, The Farr Center in Los Angeles, and has worked at several private practices throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
Anna Maria LeVeaux
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA 92126
I am Dr. Anna Maria, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist! I utilize various therapies that adhere to and remain attentive to the uniqueness of each individual I serve! Most importantly, I am a resilient, responsible, and empathetic, Professional! Living is hard, and challenges are numerous. Some questions beg to be answered. I will help you answer those questions!
I am Dr. Anna Maria, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist! I utilize various therapies that adhere to and remain attentive to the uniqueness of each individual I serve! Most importantly, I am a resilient, responsible, and empathetic, Professional! Living is hard, and challenges are numerous. Some questions beg to be answered. I will help you answer those questions!
Annette Pfister
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA 92126
My passion is helping people affect real positive change, harnessing already-held wisdom and unlocking their more profound capacities for self-actualizing, healing, and connecting with the true inner self. Using a collaborative and supportive approach, I honor the diversity among human beings and experiences. I believe that a caring and respectful therapeutic relationship is the foundation for positive and enduring change.
My passion is helping people affect real positive change, harnessing already-held wisdom and unlocking their more profound capacities for self-actualizing, healing, and connecting with the true inner self. Using a collaborative and supportive approach, I honor the diversity among human beings and experiences. I believe that a caring and respectful therapeutic relationship is the foundation for positive and enduring change.
John Ackerman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA 92126
Navigating through the complexities of anger management can be challenging. Intense emotions can arise swiftly, often making it difficult to maintain composure and perspective. However, understanding and managing these intense feelings is not only possible but within your reach, and I'm committed to helping you achieve this.
Navigating through the complexities of anger management can be challenging. Intense emotions can arise swiftly, often making it difficult to maintain composure and perspective. However, understanding and managing these intense feelings is not only possible but within your reach, and I'm committed to helping you achieve this.
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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.