Bipolar Disorder Therapists in West Hartford, CT
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Kathleen Cairns
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Kathleen Cairns, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist, hypnotherapist, and author of "The Psychotherapy Workbook","The Bald & The Beautiful: Surviving Breast Cancer, self-hypnosis audio tape "Breathe... As If Your Life Depended On It.," and lithographic greeting cards "Kathleen's Condolences." Her weekly column LIFE GOES ON can be read in her website. She is also frequently interviewed for the internet, magazines, and books regarding today’s social issues. Kathleen works with anxiety, depression,
bipolar
, addictions, sexual abuse, relationship issues, stress, grief, death, adolescents, and couples.
Thomas A Brown
MD
Verified
Verified
I have been a primary care physician since 2004 with interests in psychiatry (which I have been practicing for approximately 17 years) including- depression, anxiety,
bipolar disorder
, ADD/ADHD, chronic pain syndromes, alcohol and narcotic abuse, weight loss management, and certification for medical cannabis.
As an experienced Medical Doctor I believe the strong connection between mind and body requires a holistic approach to healing somebody both mentally and physically. Many times a physical symptom can be a manifestation of a mental condition and the same can be said that a mental condition can be the symptom of a physical issue. I want to bring you my experience treating both mental and physical conditions to help you find a happy balance.
Andrea Leigh Schear
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have worked with countless people to create positive outcomes in
Bipolar disorder
, anxiety and depression, relationship issues, Parenting, ADHD and sexual trauma.
I specialize in Anxiety and Mood disorders. adult ADD, relationship and communication issues as well as parenting. I believe that the therapist is a guide and should be both nurturing and motivating. Are you looking to improve your well-being? your relationships? to explore the why's behind your behavior as an important component to for healing and designing goals?
Ellie Mental Health
LCSW, LPC
Verified
Verified
In addition to the modalities described above, we treat conditions such as anger management, self-esteem concerns, stress & burnout, loss & bereavement, divorce, peri-partum & postpartum psychiatric issues, self-harm & suicidal thoughts, substance abuse & behavioral addictions, panic disorder & social anxiety, OCD, ADHD, ODD, PTSD, depression,
Bipolar
Disorders, anxiety disorders, and specific phobias.
Ellie Mental Health in West Hartford, Connecticut isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfortable, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs. Our lovely and amazing therapists see clients ages 3-end of life, and work with individuals, couples, and families.
SMPsychotherapy & Counseling Services
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Her focus includes depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation,
bipolar disorder
, trauma recovery, LTBTQIA+ and identity issues, domestic violence, parenting struggles, intimacy issues, and communication problems.
Is depression or anxiety keeping you from engaging with life as you want to? Are your relationships suffering because of communication issues or mental health problems? Have you tried therapy in the past but stopped because it felt impersonal or formulaic? Dealing with mental health issues affects how you think about yourself, interact with loved ones, and how much effort you can use to chase your goals. If you’re ready to find positive solutions to your mental health and relationship issues, therapy with a person-centered approach may help.
Marisa LaBrecque-Grenier
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
She specializes in navigating family dynamics, grief, trauma, substance abuse, domestic violence, major depression,
bipolar disorder
, trauma, improving mindfulness, anxiety, and career counseling.
Do you struggle to make it through every day? Are mental health issues straining relationships with your loved ones? Have you tried counseling in the past but found yourself bothered by too-bubbly personalities? Do you wish you could find a therapist who can offer real solutions to your mental health concerns? Finding the right therapist for your needs is a daunting task. You want to find ways to manage your mental health.
SMPsychotherapy & Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
We specialize in areas such as: depression, anxiety, female issues, couples and family conflicts, women issues,
bipolar
, substance abuse, schizophrenia, personality disorder, among other emotional and mental health illnesses.
Are you feeling Depressed? Are you constantly anxious and worried about your future? Are you having a difficult time developing and maintaining healthy relationships? You are not alone. Many individuals feel the same you do. The good new is that there is hope. With our support, you will be able to live a healthier, abundant and meaningful life. Develop and enjoy healthy and loving relationship with your yourself and others. Gain the ability to cope and self regulate your emotions when you are not feeling to your optimal. You will be able to obtain the tools that will help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
Sallene S Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
With so many uncertainties as a result of the covid pandemic, we are offering same day teletherapy appointments. In selecting me as your therapist, you will have the option to have services provided in-home or on an outpatient basis. I use a person centered, holistic approach. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship or adjusting to life changing issues you can feel confident in knowing you have made the right decision in seeking my services.
Kristen Racheal Perkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have been working as a clinician in the mental health field for seven years, I have learned that out of all the treatment modalities that mindfulness is the most enriching for the entire body. Human beings often forget that we have no control over yesterday and no control over tomorrow, that we can only control what is happening right now. Being more in the moment. I have worked with and helped many people with a multitude of psychiatric issues, I find the brain fascinating, and I also believe that people think that they are alone when they aren't, and I enjoy helping people face those challenges.
Gina Rose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am skilled in treating youth and adults of all ages, professionals in health care/ emergency services, couples requiring support, and treating multiple conditions that occur together. I am certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy which is designed for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder particularly Chronic PTSD. I am certified in Motivational Interviewing/Motivational Enhancement Therapy which is very helpful with trauma reaction behaviors like substance use and difficulty with personality or relationship development.
Gleish Gonzalez-Orama
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you looking for someone who is warm, compassionate, and understands you need support when you need it? I provide ONLINE COUNSELING to those who have busy schedules and want counseling support, but struggle to come into an office. ONLINE COUNSELING is a great modality of treatment where we will meet via video chat at a time that is most convenient for you. Counseling should not be a stressful process so lets start by making it more accessible!
Thomas R. Tucker, MSW, PhD, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Incidents from your past may interfere with your present life. A moment may trigger vivid memories, painful feelings, and intrusive negative thoughts. Your coping strategies may seem insufficient, and at times you may feel stuck with intense emotions and rumination. My specialty is helping people to heal from the impact of past adversity and trauma. I believe that everyone has within them innate capacities to heal and grow, and to discover and develop their inner strengths and wisdom. I have advanced training and expertise in evidence-based methods (EMDR, DBT, and Somatic Therapy) that can help you to recover from the past.
Christine Bouey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Christine Bouey and I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience working with adolescents and young adults. I currently work as a therapist/clinician at Hopelife Behavioral & Wellness Services LLC. I recieved my undergraduate degree from Southern CT State University in psychology and a masters in social work from Marywood University. I am licensed by the CT Department of Public Health.
Summit Wellness Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Accepting new clients! Mental health is much like a summit and can feel like an uphill journey. Life is not always easy but with the right support you can scale mountains. Sometimes, even the strongest people need the proper help to work through life’s challenges. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any issue between, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.
Robert J Hamm
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have always gained great satisfaction from helping people feel happier and in learning more effective ways to achieve more fulfilling lives. Those clients who are eager and open to learning more about themselves in order to achieve these goals benefit most from my approach as a therapist. I often focus, therefore, on insight, meaning, and symbols (including dream interpretation)in order to help clients establish a more positive and accepting perspective of themselves and others. In therapy, I work with obstacles against achieving these goals that include anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, and interpersonal and relationship issues.
Kimberly Zito
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Searching for a therapist is a vulnerable and intimate decision towards self-exploration. I am dedicated to holding space for you to heal, explore, and connect to your authentic self, while helping you to strengthen your inner resources. Working with individuals across the lifespan, I strive to facilitate a deepening of the relationship with self and other. Whether you want to address a particular concern within your life, navigate a new transition, recover from a recent or past trauma, shift negative behavior patterns, or resolve uncomfortable feelings or emotions, I am here.
Lori Carpenos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
If you feel that parts of your life could be better, then let me show you how to access greater health and well-being. You'll be surprised that in just a few sessions you will feel better, regardless of your current circumstances. There is no reason for you to not experience greater contentment and effectiveness in life, whether you experience anxiety, depression, lack motivation, or feel unworthy.
Waitlist for new clients
Ira Potashner
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have over 20 years experience working with people from many different backgrounds facing a variety of challenges.
Marie-Caroline Beaudoin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Even the strongest people amongst us need help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. You might be struggling with distressing emotions such as worry, sadness, or anger. I can give you some tools to lessen the emotional burden. You might be feeling drained and exhausted from sleep difficulties or conflicts in your relationships. We can work together to bring positive changes in your life and improve your well-being.
Not accepting new clients
Jill Shalan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My approach to psychotherapy is focused on increasing self-understanding and changing longstanding patterns in thinking, feeling or relating to others that are no longer working. I view psychotherapy as an open-ended, collaborative relationship aimed at helping individuals look inward to find new solutions, develop healthier patterns and achieve emotional balance. My treatment philosophy is based in the Bio-psycho-social Model, in which a person's problems are understood in the context of their unique biological, psychological, social and environmental influences, and therapeutic approaches and interventions are chosen accordingly.
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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.