Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Spencer, IA
I am a temporary licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience supporting individuals across a range of emotional and behavioral challenges. I provide in person therapy for children, adolescents and adults in the Spencer and Storm Lake area. Offering telehealth counseling across Iowa with a focus on mindfulness, emotional regulation, and personal growth.
I am a temporary licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience supporting individuals across a range of emotional and behavioral challenges. I provide in person therapy for children, adolescents and adults in the Spencer and Storm Lake area. Offering telehealth counseling across Iowa with a focus on mindfulness, emotional regulation, and personal growth.
Sometimes life gets hard, and coping with it can get in the way of how we feel and interact with others. My name is Lejeana Anliker, and I have been a Mental Health Counselor since 2010. I am currently located in SPENCER, IA. I enjoy working with people to enhance skills that they already have, as well as developing new tools that can be used to help them feel better! I understand that sometimes it feels like things will never be different, and I am committed to helping clients make changes that improve their situations.
Sometimes life gets hard, and coping with it can get in the way of how we feel and interact with others. My name is Lejeana Anliker, and I have been a Mental Health Counselor since 2010. I am currently located in SPENCER, IA. I enjoy working with people to enhance skills that they already have, as well as developing new tools that can be used to help them feel better! I understand that sometimes it feels like things will never be different, and I am committed to helping clients make changes that improve their situations.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained, trying to manage anxiety, past experiences, relationship stress, or a major life transition while still showing up for school, work, or the people you care about. You want support that feels safe, genuine, and respectful, without pressure or judgment.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained, trying to manage anxiety, past experiences, relationship stress, or a major life transition while still showing up for school, work, or the people you care about. You want support that feels safe, genuine, and respectful, without pressure or judgment.
Over the past five years, I have dedicated myself to helping clients of all ages navigate the various stressors in their lives, assisting them in the journey toward becoming the best versions of themselves. My practice is rooted in a deep understanding of life's complexities, whether you are facing day-to-day challenges or larger, more daunting hurdles. As a mother of a daughter with autism, I have firsthand experience with the intense process of seeking answers and working through personal and family struggles, which fuels my dedication to supporting you in your path to peace and fulfillment.
Over the past five years, I have dedicated myself to helping clients of all ages navigate the various stressors in their lives, assisting them in the journey toward becoming the best versions of themselves. My practice is rooted in a deep understanding of life's complexities, whether you are facing day-to-day challenges or larger, more daunting hurdles. As a mother of a daughter with autism, I have firsthand experience with the intense process of seeking answers and working through personal and family struggles, which fuels my dedication to supporting you in your path to peace and fulfillment.
As a therapist, I’m authentic, compassionate, and a little quirky. I believe therapy should feel real, not rehearsed. I create a space where clients can show up fully as themselves, without judgment or pretense. Based in Spencer, Iowa, I work with neurodivergent individuals, couples, families, and children both in-person and online across Iowa, supporting emotional regulation, communication, and sensory needs through creative and playful approaches. My style blends warmth, humor, and practical tools to help clients manage anxiety, strengthen relationships, and build confidence while fostering genuine growth and lasting change.
As a therapist, I’m authentic, compassionate, and a little quirky. I believe therapy should feel real, not rehearsed. I create a space where clients can show up fully as themselves, without judgment or pretense. Based in Spencer, Iowa, I work with neurodivergent individuals, couples, families, and children both in-person and online across Iowa, supporting emotional regulation, communication, and sensory needs through creative and playful approaches. My style blends warmth, humor, and practical tools to help clients manage anxiety, strengthen relationships, and build confidence while fostering genuine growth and lasting change.
Life ever feel like one giant group project where you’re doing all the work? Or like you’re trying to keep 50 tabs open in your brain—and everything keeps freezing? Maybe you’re snapping at people you care about, crying in the shower, or just feeling blah when you used to feel alive. You don’t have to keep pushing through on empty. Therapy with me is a place to drop the armor. We’ll sort through the chaos, laugh when we can, cry when we need to, and figure out what actually helps you feel lighter. Together, we’ll uncover what matters most to you and help you move forward with confidence and a renewed sense of hope.
Life ever feel like one giant group project where you’re doing all the work? Or like you’re trying to keep 50 tabs open in your brain—and everything keeps freezing? Maybe you’re snapping at people you care about, crying in the shower, or just feeling blah when you used to feel alive. You don’t have to keep pushing through on empty. Therapy with me is a place to drop the armor. We’ll sort through the chaos, laugh when we can, cry when we need to, and figure out what actually helps you feel lighter. Together, we’ll uncover what matters most to you and help you move forward with confidence and a renewed sense of hope.
June is here, which means it's practically summer! Summer is often thought of as a carefree season, and it definitely can be, but real life doesn't always slow down when the weather improves. Maybe there are habits you'd like to change, challenges you're tired of carrying alone, or goals that have been on the back burner for too long. Whatever it is that brings you to therapy, I'm glad you're here. We can figure it out together!
June is here, which means it's practically summer! Summer is often thought of as a carefree season, and it definitely can be, but real life doesn't always slow down when the weather improves. Maybe there are habits you'd like to change, challenges you're tired of carrying alone, or goals that have been on the back burner for too long. Whatever it is that brings you to therapy, I'm glad you're here. We can figure it out together!
Life can bring many challenges, struggles, and difficult times. All of us have had seasons when we felt stuck and hopeless and in need of a starting point for healing and recovery. Very often, the past is present in disruptive ways, making it difficult to enjoy the moment or causing damage to our relationships. Sometimes worries can become consuming and we find ourselves simply surviving, instead of thriving. My passion is to walk alongside you, offering evidence-based treatment approaches, as you discover and embrace the life you want to live.
Life can bring many challenges, struggles, and difficult times. All of us have had seasons when we felt stuck and hopeless and in need of a starting point for healing and recovery. Very often, the past is present in disruptive ways, making it difficult to enjoy the moment or causing damage to our relationships. Sometimes worries can become consuming and we find ourselves simply surviving, instead of thriving. My passion is to walk alongside you, offering evidence-based treatment approaches, as you discover and embrace the life you want to live.
My social work philosophy takes on a client-centered holistic approach to psychotherapy. I am dedicated to working with individuals, children, couples, and families to achieve the mental health and relationships they desire.
My social work philosophy takes on a client-centered holistic approach to psychotherapy. I am dedicated to working with individuals, children, couples, and families to achieve the mental health and relationships they desire.
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Are you struggling with anxiety, relationship, or addiction issues? I specialize in all three of those. With my 20 years of experience I can help you get the change and relief you are looking for. Most of my clients start to feel better within a couple of sessions. Therapy can be short or long term and I will work with you on a plan that works best for you and your needs. Some of my other experience includes, depression, mood disorders, couples/family issues, major life changes, grief, divorce, domestic violence, parenting, trauma, and adjustments to adult children.
Are you struggling with anxiety, relationship, or addiction issues? I specialize in all three of those. With my 20 years of experience I can help you get the change and relief you are looking for. Most of my clients start to feel better within a couple of sessions. Therapy can be short or long term and I will work with you on a plan that works best for you and your needs. Some of my other experience includes, depression, mood disorders, couples/family issues, major life changes, grief, divorce, domestic violence, parenting, trauma, and adjustments to adult children.
Online Therapists
I come to work each day with the same goal: To make a difference in the lives of others. My approach to therapy is to get to know each client I serve and build an individual treatment plan that helps them achieve their goals and thrive. My office is a safe space where you can feel comfortable opening up and finding the skills that are the best fit for you. It’s my belief that personal awareness is key to bringing forth change. The more you are aware of your feelings and thoughts, the more you can make a change. Together, let’s take the steps you need to make a positive change in your life.
I come to work each day with the same goal: To make a difference in the lives of others. My approach to therapy is to get to know each client I serve and build an individual treatment plan that helps them achieve their goals and thrive. My office is a safe space where you can feel comfortable opening up and finding the skills that are the best fit for you. It’s my belief that personal awareness is key to bringing forth change. The more you are aware of your feelings and thoughts, the more you can make a change. Together, let’s take the steps you need to make a positive change in your life.
Trauma leaves us feeling broken, damaged, and disconnected from our true selves. You are goal-oriented but still find yourself having difficulty maintaining focus and presence of mind? feeling defeated and unlovable. You want to experience connection and meaningful relationships but seem to push people away or end up relationships that hurt you. But you are ready to make a change. You are ready to resolve core conflict. You are ready to change maladaptive coping mechanism. Most of all, you are ready to engage in healthy and meaningful relationships with others. I want to help you get there.
Trauma leaves us feeling broken, damaged, and disconnected from our true selves. You are goal-oriented but still find yourself having difficulty maintaining focus and presence of mind? feeling defeated and unlovable. You want to experience connection and meaningful relationships but seem to push people away or end up relationships that hurt you. But you are ready to make a change. You are ready to resolve core conflict. You are ready to change maladaptive coping mechanism. Most of all, you are ready to engage in healthy and meaningful relationships with others. I want to help you get there.
I help clients' health through a blend of evidence-based counseling and creative expression. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating trauma, emotional regulation, and life transitions, offering a compassionate, grounded space where insight and creativity come together.
I help clients' health through a blend of evidence-based counseling and creative expression. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating trauma, emotional regulation, and life transitions, offering a compassionate, grounded space where insight and creativity come together.
Hi there! I am currently accepting clients for individual therapy, with a focus on young adults, moms, and women who are feeling overwhelmed, uncertain about their path, or looking to reconnect with themselves. I’m passionate about supporting others in navigating the complexities of life and understand how challenging it can be to balance everything while trying to prioritize your own well-being. My goal is to provide a safe, empathetic space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. Together, we’ll work to explore your thoughts, emotions, and circumstances, helping you move toward a more connected and fulfilling life.
Hi there! I am currently accepting clients for individual therapy, with a focus on young adults, moms, and women who are feeling overwhelmed, uncertain about their path, or looking to reconnect with themselves. I’m passionate about supporting others in navigating the complexities of life and understand how challenging it can be to balance everything while trying to prioritize your own well-being. My goal is to provide a safe, empathetic space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. Together, we’ll work to explore your thoughts, emotions, and circumstances, helping you move toward a more connected and fulfilling life.
Hello, and welcome. Reaching out for support is a meaningful and often challenging first step toward change, healing, and growth. I bring nearly 30 years of experience in the social work field, with a background in inpatient mental health, long-term care, and work with children, families, and foster families. I work with adults and children ages 11 and older experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and life transitions, offering a safe, compassionate, and trauma-informed space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change.
Hello, and welcome. Reaching out for support is a meaningful and often challenging first step toward change, healing, and growth. I bring nearly 30 years of experience in the social work field, with a background in inpatient mental health, long-term care, and work with children, families, and foster families. I work with adults and children ages 11 and older experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and life transitions, offering a safe, compassionate, and trauma-informed space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change.
Hi, I’m LeAnn. I’m a licensed mental health counselor who works with men and women from the age of 13 to 99. I specialize in helping people navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and other emotional challenges.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Adlerian-based Play Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) concepts. I am trauma-informed and have extensive training in trauma recovery, which allows me to support clients with sensitivity, safety, and deep understanding. Each session is tailored to mee
Hi, I’m LeAnn. I’m a licensed mental health counselor who works with men and women from the age of 13 to 99. I specialize in helping people navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and other emotional challenges.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Adlerian-based Play Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) concepts. I am trauma-informed and have extensive training in trauma recovery, which allows me to support clients with sensitivity, safety, and deep understanding. Each session is tailored to mee
The mission of Mental Health Associates is to provide the highest quality mental health services, with a commitment to each individual at any stage of their life, and to provide research-based therapeutic services by highly trained and independently licensed professionals.
The mission of Mental Health Associates is to provide the highest quality mental health services, with a commitment to each individual at any stage of their life, and to provide research-based therapeutic services by highly trained and independently licensed professionals.
I received both Bachelor's degrees in Child Development and Family Relations, and a Masters Degree in Social Work and worked as a Substance Abuse Counselor for 3 years in Iowa, with both adults and adolescents. Prior to this, I worked with all age groups, treating a wide range of mental health issues, not limit to but including, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, attachment, and family matters with couples. I have a passion for providing families and individuals the help needed to find balance, and grow in their knowledge of health and peaceful living.
I received both Bachelor's degrees in Child Development and Family Relations, and a Masters Degree in Social Work and worked as a Substance Abuse Counselor for 3 years in Iowa, with both adults and adolescents. Prior to this, I worked with all age groups, treating a wide range of mental health issues, not limit to but including, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, attachment, and family matters with couples. I have a passion for providing families and individuals the help needed to find balance, and grow in their knowledge of health and peaceful living.
I love helping people heal and to be a part of that process with them. We are either healing or healed, lets get through this together. I offer a range of modalities such as EMDR and art therapy, which get the whole brain on board and are both evidence based practices. Connecting with your therapist is one thing and effective interventions is another. I like working with individuals, couples, and families to develop this relationship and address the concerns they present with. Treating symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and general life stressors are what I do best.
I love helping people heal and to be a part of that process with them. We are either healing or healed, lets get through this together. I offer a range of modalities such as EMDR and art therapy, which get the whole brain on board and are both evidence based practices. Connecting with your therapist is one thing and effective interventions is another. I like working with individuals, couples, and families to develop this relationship and address the concerns they present with. Treating symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and general life stressors are what I do best.
My passion is helping others heal and gain insight into the issues that they are experiencing. I practice a person centered approach as I believe that we tend to be our own best experts. I emphasize a collaborative style during session to help you progress towards you goals. Personal growth and healing does not have to be something that is an abstract concept, but rather can be a possibility. It helps to have someone who is unbiased and is present to help you navigate life’s challenges and traumas. I also feel passionate about working with adolescents as they navigate the complexities of the transition from youth to adulthood.
My passion is helping others heal and gain insight into the issues that they are experiencing. I practice a person centered approach as I believe that we tend to be our own best experts. I emphasize a collaborative style during session to help you progress towards you goals. Personal growth and healing does not have to be something that is an abstract concept, but rather can be a possibility. It helps to have someone who is unbiased and is present to help you navigate life’s challenges and traumas. I also feel passionate about working with adolescents as they navigate the complexities of the transition from youth to adulthood.
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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.