Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Lakewood, CO
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Lia Sedgeley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MAC, CAS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in anxiety,
bipolar disorder
, substance use, and grief and loss.
Life can be challenging. I believe in offering a safe place for individuals to focus on healing, reenergizing, and becoming aware of their inner strengths for personal growth. Depression, anxiety, and confusion are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions we can experience. Together, we can join to recover the motivation, views, and joy you once had.
Not accepting new clients
Brian Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I most enjoy collaborating with clients to help overcome challenges such as traumatic experiences, grief/loss, depression/anxiety/
bipolar
, relationship issues, addiction, low self-efficacy, distorted beliefs about self, etc.
The quality I most desire in clients is authenticity. I view the therapeutic relationship as being based upon mutual trust, and it is difficult to enact meaningful change if we fail to present our genuine selves. However, I also acknowledge that we all have different experiences, and there is no need to be concerned if it takes varying amounts of time to build trust in the therapeutic relationship. I have experience working with the following: nearly all mood disorders and personality disorders, substance dependency, dual diagnosis, trauma, adolescent crime, couples counseling, family counseling.
Kathleen Widlund
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, MA
Verified
Verified
I work with adults, adolescents, and couples struggling with a range of issues including depression, anxiety,
bipolar
, grief, loss, and relationship challenges. I am available Monday through Friday daytime hours with some evening sessions. I offer in-person sessions from my Lakewood office, as well as teletherapy sessions. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapies, psychodynamic, and client centered approaches to support clients.
Laura Burnett-Tubbs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I work with depression, anxiety, trauma,
bipolar disorder
, schizophrenia, life transitions, couples, career counseling, and more.
I work with a wide range of emotional issues and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression, ADHD, codependent relationships, anxiety, grief, acute states of mind, couples counseling, and individuals struggling with a loved ones addiction. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs to help attain the personal growth they're striving for.
Center for Valued Living, PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LAC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Common Issues Treated by All Our Clinicians: Adults, Children/Adolescents/Teens, Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders,
Bipolar
, Relationship problems, work/school related stress; Identity issues; panic, grief/loss, life transitions.
We are a group of highly-qualified mental health therapists serving clients all over CO via telehealth and in-person - serving Aurora, Colorado Springs, Boulder, Denver, the mountain regions, & more! Our licensed therapists take most insurances. See c4vl.com or the photo gallery here for details on our clinicians, specialities, insurances and locations. Please indicate your insurance and location (if you want to do in-person therapy). Our supervised LPCC/LSW/intern providers also take all Medicaid, Aetna, Cigna, Cofinity, Victims Comp. We have providers who speak Spanish, French, and Russian. We know we have someone who can help!
Nicole Nepote
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Credentialed Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor: Nicole works with the following primary concerns and is open to consulting on any other issues; adverse experiences, depression/
bipolar
and anxiety related disorders, binge eating, mild-moderate personality disorders, OCD, ADHD.
Christine Lekas
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Now Accepting New Clients! You might be wondering how to begin the journey to understanding yourself better and cope with the roadblocks that life has presented you. We need to gain a deeper knowledge of ourselves to manage symptoms and the obstacles that life throws our way. Through a collaborative effort in a supportive and compassionate environment this can become a reality. The goal is to help people to build awareness of themselves and teach them how to to use coping skills to improve their quality of life. We are all capable of building the life that we want for ourselves. My job is to help guide you.
Jeanne Cross
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC
Verified
Verified
Much of our current suffering originates from the storytellers and systems in our lives that have taught us who we are to be. The beliefs about ourselves we internalize in response to this messaging may no longer serve us. Learning to sift through these voices and find and honor our own remains the task and gift of a lifetime. My therapeutic approach remains warm, open, and non-judgmental. My approach is psychodynamic: in our work together, I am attentive to the ways relationships in your life have shaped, harmed, and healed you.
Balanced MInd Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT, LPC, PhD
Verified
Verified
Balanced MInd Counseling is a premium private practice counseling provider committed to supporting you in getting the help you or a loved one needs. We understand the challenge of making the first call, so we commit to: 1) Friendly, professional, compassionate and accessible scheduling. 2) An appointment within 24 hours, some even same day. 3) Supportive therapy in a conveniently located, private counseling office 4) Immediate, preferred access to qualified and professional therapists. 5) Judgement free zone.
Sharon Newhof Counseling LLC
Counselor, MA, NCC
Verified
Verified
Because the relationship between counselor and client is the number one predictor of a good outcome, Sharon offers a complimentary 1/2 hour consultation. This allows a risk-free, no obligation opportunity to see if there is a good fit in style and personality.
Jackie Vonfeldt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Heart Space Counseling Center for Individuals, Couples, and Families can help if you find yourself wanting to be happier, less stressed, and more satisfied with your life and relationships. Through listening without judgment and offering an unbiased, professional perspective, we can help you find answers and strengthen your relationships for a better quality of life. We assess, diagnose & treat people struggling with relationship & marital distress, sexual issues, family conflict, trauma, parenting and child issues, and mood disorders. We are poly and kink aware, and open and affirming to all genders and sexual orientations.
Waitlist for new clients
Joseph Fojut
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, DVCS
Verified
Verified
The beautiful thing about Counseling is that there are a number of reasons why you may seek guidance to feel unstuck, such as concerns about Anxiety, Depression or learning a better way to manage life’s transitions or to have space to address post traumatic stress. Regardless of why you contact me, the goal is to help you feel more like you again.
Higher Sights Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LAC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Accepting New Clients NOW! Immediate openings! At Higher Sights Counseling we understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way. A better life starts today.
Not accepting new clients
All Seasons Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified
Verified
If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or any other emotion that you don't desire to have in your life, or facing other challenges you're having difficulty getting through, there is hope! We will work together on your journey of healing, growth, and change! I welcome and honor the responsibility each client entrusts with me in aiding him or her into personal awareness, and through the journey of change. I embrace and celebrate each person's uniqueness, including cultural background, spiritual beliefs, and worldviews. Along with talk therapy, I specialize in EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing).
Wild Hearted Healing
MA, LPC, LAC
Verified
Verified
Maybe this is your first time in therapy, and you don't know what to expect. Or maybe you've tried many times, but it feels like nothing has worked. Either way, I think I have something unique to offer you. I use both nature and technology to enhance the effectiveness of therapy. This combination yields positive results in many different areas including ADHD, PTSD, depression, anxiety, dissociation, anger management, self-esteem, and more.
Addy Ho
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Addy believes that people are made up of different (emotional, intellectual, relational, and spiritual) components that make them whole. The process of understanding how these pieces fit together is important to healthier boundaries and relationships. She provides insight and skills while walking along side of her client(s). She is trained in Brainspotting.
Higher Sights Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LAC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Accepting New Clients NOW! Immediate openings! At Higher Sights Counseling we understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way. A better life starts today.
Nicole Hunka
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a therapist, it is my deep joy to join you as you navigate life’s hardships and seek out healing, health, and restoration. I have personally experienced the deep relief of sharing my burdens with a trusted counselor, and I hope to foster this environment for you. My goal as a therapist is to create a space in which you are able to be fully you.
Karyn Resch Brackney
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I provide trauma-informed care for parents with a history of trauma or difficult upbringings of their own. I teach self-regulation for anger and anxiety, treat underlying trauma, and support healthy parenting. I also help clients process their spirituality or religious background, work through the impacts of religion on mental health, and identify a personally meaningful spirituality. I offer affirming care for LGBTQ+ clients, particularly those from a religious background. Many of my clients are young adults (18-26) navigating major life transitions in their relationships, careers, mental health, values, and identity.
Jana Toledo
Licensed Addiction Counselor, MA, LPC, ACD, NCC
Verified
Verified
It is important to find the right therapist that you can connect with and establish a trusting relationship. I believe that when people come to therapy, they allow themselves opportunities for self-exploration and growth. It is my goal to create a safe space where you can make positive changes to live a more fulfilling life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Addiction Treatment Therapist who has been practicing for over 5 years.
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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.