Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Polk County, FL
Hello! Congrats on starting your therapy journey. I look forward to our sessions together. My approach to therapy is always providing my clients with a safe & non-judgemental environment. My approach to therapy is solution focusing & goal oriented while working at the clients pace. My approach to therapy includes providing clients with the appropriate tools, psychoeducation & coping techniques that will improve their overall mental health & well being.
Hello! Congrats on starting your therapy journey. I look forward to our sessions together. My approach to therapy is always providing my clients with a safe & non-judgemental environment. My approach to therapy is solution focusing & goal oriented while working at the clients pace. My approach to therapy includes providing clients with the appropriate tools, psychoeducation & coping techniques that will improve their overall mental health & well being.
Hello, I'm Katie, an AuDHD (Autistic and ADHD) therapist, and owner of Anchored in Hope Counseling Services LLC. Are you Autistic/ADHD or suspect you may be? Do you struggle with anxiety or some type of mood issue? If you answered "yes" to either question (or both!), then I might be the right therapist for you.
Hello, I'm Katie, an AuDHD (Autistic and ADHD) therapist, and owner of Anchored in Hope Counseling Services LLC. Are you Autistic/ADHD or suspect you may be? Do you struggle with anxiety or some type of mood issue? If you answered "yes" to either question (or both!), then I might be the right therapist for you.
In addition to having an extensive background in helping individuals with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and trauma, my hospital experience has also afforded me the opportunity to work with critical diagnoses such as schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, autism, and traumatic brain injuries just to name a few more.
I'm a licensed mental health counselor with over 14 years of experience. I have a bachelors degree in psychology from The University of South Florida, and a masters in science focused on mental health counseling from Nova Southeastern University.
In addition to having an extensive background in helping individuals with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and trauma, my hospital experience has also afforded me the opportunity to work with critical diagnoses such as schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, autism, and traumatic brain injuries just to name a few more.
I'm a licensed mental health counselor with over 14 years of experience. I have a bachelors degree in psychology from The University of South Florida, and a masters in science focused on mental health counseling from Nova Southeastern University.
In addition to having an extensive background in helping individuals with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and trauma, my hospital experience has also afforded me the opportunity to work with critical diagnoses such as schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, autism, and traumatic brain injuries just to name a few more.
If you're in need of additional help such as medication, rest assured that you will be connected to a partnering provider who will be part of your care team.
During our first session, I like to go over your initial intake form which should include the reason your coming to therapy.
In addition to having an extensive background in helping individuals with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and trauma, my hospital experience has also afforded me the opportunity to work with critical diagnoses such as schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, autism, and traumatic brain injuries just to name a few more.
If you're in need of additional help such as medication, rest assured that you will be connected to a partnering provider who will be part of your care team.
During our first session, I like to go over your initial intake form which should include the reason your coming to therapy.
When stress from anxiety builds or persistent depression takes hold, the challenges can touch how you think, feel, and connect with others. Shifts in mood may deepen the strain, leaving you feeling disconnected or unsure of yourself. Taking the step to begin therapy reflects courage and a desire for change. I support clients facing worry, persistent sadness, and mood disorders by helping them explore their struggles and strengthen the tools needed for relief. Over time, progress can lead to steadier emotions, stronger connections, and a clearer path forward.
When stress from anxiety builds or persistent depression takes hold, the challenges can touch how you think, feel, and connect with others. Shifts in mood may deepen the strain, leaving you feeling disconnected or unsure of yourself. Taking the step to begin therapy reflects courage and a desire for change. I support clients facing worry, persistent sadness, and mood disorders by helping them explore their struggles and strengthen the tools needed for relief. Over time, progress can lead to steadier emotions, stronger connections, and a clearer path forward.
At this stage of my life and career, I am drawn to working with individuals and couples who feel stuck - stuck in their thoughts, their emotions, their relationships or the direction of their lives. Many of my ideal clients are people who outwardly appear to be functioning, yet inwardly feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of themselves. They may be wrestling with anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, or the sense that something isn't right.
At this stage of my life and career, I am drawn to working with individuals and couples who feel stuck - stuck in their thoughts, their emotions, their relationships or the direction of their lives. Many of my ideal clients are people who outwardly appear to be functioning, yet inwardly feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of themselves. They may be wrestling with anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, or the sense that something isn't right.
If you are on this page and reading this profile chances are that you or someone you love is going through a tough time. Searching for someone to talk with about your concerns can be a daunting task. There are so many choices and all counselors are not created equal. You want someone who will listen to your problems, won't judge you, and can offer some insight and guidance through the difficult times. Our counselors have over fifty years of experience in the helping fields and are here to help and guide you. Let's get started.
If you are on this page and reading this profile chances are that you or someone you love is going through a tough time. Searching for someone to talk with about your concerns can be a daunting task. There are so many choices and all counselors are not created equal. You want someone who will listen to your problems, won't judge you, and can offer some insight and guidance through the difficult times. Our counselors have over fifty years of experience in the helping fields and are here to help and guide you. Let's get started.
Congrats on starting your therapy journey. I look forward to our sessions together. I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist in Florida. I received my Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University in 2017. From 2017-2025, I have been actively working with children, adolescents & adults dealing with life changes and psychosis. Currently, I am primarily working with adults & adolescents.
Congrats on starting your therapy journey. I look forward to our sessions together. I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist in Florida. I received my Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University in 2017. From 2017-2025, I have been actively working with children, adolescents & adults dealing with life changes and psychosis. Currently, I am primarily working with adults & adolescents.
Hi, I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with 11 years of experience. I have a bachelor's degree in social work from the University of South Florida and I received my master’s degree from Webster University in counseling. With my work in the hospital I have extensive experience helping people struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, and life challenges become the best version of themselves.
Hi, I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with 11 years of experience. I have a bachelor's degree in social work from the University of South Florida and I received my master’s degree from Webster University in counseling. With my work in the hospital I have extensive experience helping people struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, and life challenges become the best version of themselves.
Hi, my name is Brooke Kremm. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is skilled in counseling and therapy, providing powerful crisis intervention, and advocating for clients to ensure they receive the care they need. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for adults who may be dealing with challenges in life as a whole and adults who are impacted by a traumatic event/events. This often may look like anxiety, stress, depression, and fear. I help clients navigate these emotions and to build skills to allow them to feel better about themselves and to develop a more positive outlook on life.
Hi, my name is Brooke Kremm. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is skilled in counseling and therapy, providing powerful crisis intervention, and advocating for clients to ensure they receive the care they need. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for adults who may be dealing with challenges in life as a whole and adults who are impacted by a traumatic event/events. This often may look like anxiety, stress, depression, and fear. I help clients navigate these emotions and to build skills to allow them to feel better about themselves and to develop a more positive outlook on life.
Keep HOPE alive and NEVER give up. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Marriage & Family Therapist, I offer an open-minded, non-judgmental, and empathetic counseling / therapy approach in a safe and supportive environment. Problems in our lives are either self-imposed or imposed upon us by other means. The person is never the problem; the person has a problem. What we perceive might be different than the reality. Negative beliefs affect us mentally and physically. Misinterpretations and irrational or self-defeating beliefs can create unhappy feelings, self-doubt, stress, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, etc.
Keep HOPE alive and NEVER give up. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Marriage & Family Therapist, I offer an open-minded, non-judgmental, and empathetic counseling / therapy approach in a safe and supportive environment. Problems in our lives are either self-imposed or imposed upon us by other means. The person is never the problem; the person has a problem. What we perceive might be different than the reality. Negative beliefs affect us mentally and physically. Misinterpretations and irrational or self-defeating beliefs can create unhappy feelings, self-doubt, stress, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, etc.
Primary population is adolescents, teens and adults, couples, group, I currently offer therapy on various issues such as Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar/ D/O, PTSD, Trauma issues, Alcohol and Substances disorders.
Ruby D Counseling Services, LLC As your therapist it is my responsibility to identify the appropriate treatment options & preferences appropriate for each client in order to provide an environment that is safe, nonjudgmental, confidential, and supportive to the clients therapeutic needs. Ruby offers treatment that is honest, caring ,and supportive, and provides accountability. Hours by appointment. Evening and weekend appointments available. Please call for a phone consult to see if I am a good fit for your counseling needs today.
Primary population is adolescents, teens and adults, couples, group, I currently offer therapy on various issues such as Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar/ D/O, PTSD, Trauma issues, Alcohol and Substances disorders.
Ruby D Counseling Services, LLC As your therapist it is my responsibility to identify the appropriate treatment options & preferences appropriate for each client in order to provide an environment that is safe, nonjudgmental, confidential, and supportive to the clients therapeutic needs. Ruby offers treatment that is honest, caring ,and supportive, and provides accountability. Hours by appointment. Evening and weekend appointments available. Please call for a phone consult to see if I am a good fit for your counseling needs today.
Let’s find you holistic solutions to life’s stressors. Perhaps you simply need natural ways to cope with stress, improve mood/sleep, gain energy, find work-parenting-life balance, mental clarity and focus. But you are a soul living a physical life, and likely have lost touch with this aspect of self and your purpose for being. Anxiety, depression, burnout commonly result. You may no longer resonate with your life, and need more confidence to pursue your highest dreams. Worse, completely lost, you don’t even know who you really are. You wear a mask, feel like an imposter. I can help you feel the real you, often for the first time.
Let’s find you holistic solutions to life’s stressors. Perhaps you simply need natural ways to cope with stress, improve mood/sleep, gain energy, find work-parenting-life balance, mental clarity and focus. But you are a soul living a physical life, and likely have lost touch with this aspect of self and your purpose for being. Anxiety, depression, burnout commonly result. You may no longer resonate with your life, and need more confidence to pursue your highest dreams. Worse, completely lost, you don’t even know who you really are. You wear a mask, feel like an imposter. I can help you feel the real you, often for the first time.
Keep HOPE alive and NEVER give up. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Marriage & Family Therapist, I offer an open-minded, non-judgmental, and empathetic counseling / therapy approach in a safe and supportive environment. Problems in our lives are either self-imposed or imposed upon us by other means. The person is never the problem; the person has a problem. What we perceive might be different than the reality. Negative beliefs affect us mentally and physically. Misinterpretations and irrational or self-defeating beliefs can create unhappy feelings, self-doubt, stress, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, etc.
Keep HOPE alive and NEVER give up. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Marriage & Family Therapist, I offer an open-minded, non-judgmental, and empathetic counseling / therapy approach in a safe and supportive environment. Problems in our lives are either self-imposed or imposed upon us by other means. The person is never the problem; the person has a problem. What we perceive might be different than the reality. Negative beliefs affect us mentally and physically. Misinterpretations and irrational or self-defeating beliefs can create unhappy feelings, self-doubt, stress, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, etc.
Hello, and welcome. My background is in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, with a Post-Master’s specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis. I began my career in behavioral and mental health services in 2004 and have remained deeply committed to this work ever since. Over the years, I have focused on supporting youth, adolescents, and adults with neurodiverse needs, helping individuals and families navigate challenges with clarity and compassion. In 2016, I founded Beautiful Minds to expand access to thoughtful, evidence-based mental and behavioral health services across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida.
Hello, and welcome. My background is in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, with a Post-Master’s specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis. I began my career in behavioral and mental health services in 2004 and have remained deeply committed to this work ever since. Over the years, I have focused on supporting youth, adolescents, and adults with neurodiverse needs, helping individuals and families navigate challenges with clarity and compassion. In 2016, I founded Beautiful Minds to expand access to thoughtful, evidence-based mental and behavioral health services across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida.
With 16 years of experience in pastoral counseling, women’s leadership and mentorship, motivational speaking, and advocating for mental health to providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families, working in inpatient/outpatient settings treating diagnoses that range from PTSD, OCD, General Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar, Schizophrenia mood disorders, etc
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or major life changes? Maybe you're experiencing a lack of healthy boundaries in relationships or aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs, I am an experienced licensed mental health counselor who works with those struggling with relationship issues, grief, trauma, mood disorders, boundaries, anxiety, depression, and daily life struggles. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery. Transformation and healing are obtained by developing a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and response
With 16 years of experience in pastoral counseling, women’s leadership and mentorship, motivational speaking, and advocating for mental health to providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families, working in inpatient/outpatient settings treating diagnoses that range from PTSD, OCD, General Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar, Schizophrenia mood disorders, etc
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or major life changes? Maybe you're experiencing a lack of healthy boundaries in relationships or aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs, I am an experienced licensed mental health counselor who works with those struggling with relationship issues, grief, trauma, mood disorders, boundaries, anxiety, depression, and daily life struggles. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery. Transformation and healing are obtained by developing a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and response
I believe that people have the strength and the resources they need to live the life they want, but sometimes they need guidance and support along the way. I work with clients with diverse socioeconomic, ethnic, religious and sexual orientation backgrounds.
I believe that people have the strength and the resources they need to live the life they want, but sometimes they need guidance and support along the way. I work with clients with diverse socioeconomic, ethnic, religious and sexual orientation backgrounds.
Keep HOPE alive and NEVER give up. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Marriage & Family Therapist, I offer an open-minded, non-judgmental, and empathetic counseling / therapy approach in a safe and supportive environment. Problems in our lives are either self-imposed or imposed upon us by other means. The person is never the problem; the person has a problem. What we perceive might be different than the reality. Negative beliefs affect us mentally and physically. Misinterpretations and irrational or self-defeating beliefs can create unhappy feelings, self-doubt, stress, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, etc.
Keep HOPE alive and NEVER give up. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Marriage & Family Therapist, I offer an open-minded, non-judgmental, and empathetic counseling / therapy approach in a safe and supportive environment. Problems in our lives are either self-imposed or imposed upon us by other means. The person is never the problem; the person has a problem. What we perceive might be different than the reality. Negative beliefs affect us mentally and physically. Misinterpretations and irrational or self-defeating beliefs can create unhappy feelings, self-doubt, stress, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, etc.
I am a therapist who specializes in expressive arts therapy, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ issues, and trauma. I believe that everyone has the capacity for healing, and that expressive arts therapy can be a powerful tool for accessing and processing difficult emotions. I have been working with survivors of trauma for over 5 years, and I have seen firsthand the transformative power of expressive arts therapy. When people are able to express themselves through art, music, dance, or writing, they are able to connect with their emotions in a new way, and are able to release trauma and begin to heal.
I am a therapist who specializes in expressive arts therapy, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ issues, and trauma. I believe that everyone has the capacity for healing, and that expressive arts therapy can be a powerful tool for accessing and processing difficult emotions. I have been working with survivors of trauma for over 5 years, and I have seen firsthand the transformative power of expressive arts therapy. When people are able to express themselves through art, music, dance, or writing, they are able to connect with their emotions in a new way, and are able to release trauma and begin to heal.
Keep HOPE alive and NEVER give up. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Marriage & Family Therapist, I offer an open-minded, non-judgmental, and empathetic counseling / therapy approach in a safe and supportive environment. Problems in our lives are either self-imposed or imposed upon us by other means. The person is never the problem; the person has a problem. What we perceive might be different than the reality. Negative beliefs affect us mentally and physically. Misinterpretations and irrational or self-defeating beliefs can create unhappy feelings, self-doubt, stress, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, etc.
Keep HOPE alive and NEVER give up. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Marriage & Family Therapist, I offer an open-minded, non-judgmental, and empathetic counseling / therapy approach in a safe and supportive environment. Problems in our lives are either self-imposed or imposed upon us by other means. The person is never the problem; the person has a problem. What we perceive might be different than the reality. Negative beliefs affect us mentally and physically. Misinterpretations and irrational or self-defeating beliefs can create unhappy feelings, self-doubt, stress, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, etc.
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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.