Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Kensington, MD
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Claire Elaine Briscoe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I have been joyfully practicing psychotherapy for over 30 years in the greater Washington, D.C. area. I have a general practice and specialize in depression,
bipolar disorder
and addictions/recovery/co-dependency issues. I work with chronic illness and specialize in diabetes. My preferred modality is individual and couple's therapy. I enjoy my clients immensely and feel a great deal of satisfaction in helping people better their lives, alleviate depression and resolve painful relationship issues.
Ctr for Holistic Mental Health & Sexual Therapy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Do you wish for a better sex life? Do you wish you were happier in your relationship? Wish you could find love in your life? Been a victim of a trauma that is impacting your relationship or your sex life? We can help light the way to a happier life, healthier relationship and more satisfaction in the bedroom. With our holistic and evidence based approaches to sex therapy and couples counseling we can help bring back the joy in your relationship and your life. Contact me today and let's being the journey toward a happier life and relationship.
Deborah Austin
Counselor, NCC, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Drawing from extensive experience, I strive to assist my clients in identifying and improving in the areas of their lives where they are struggling. My specialties include anxiety, depression, anger management, communication skills, establishing/building relationships and problem solving. I provide individual therapy to adults ages 18 and over. I offer tele-health video sessions. I accept CareFirst BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna & Cigna EAP, Johns Hopkins Healthcare, UHC, Aetna & Aetna EAP and Magellan insurances. Information updated 1/13/2023.
Not accepting new clients
Concord Counseling
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Are you regularly feeling overwhelmed? Experiencing intimacy or communication problems in your relationships? Feeling run down and uncertain how to get going again? Let's work together to re-discover your strengths and improve how you feel about yourself and others around you. Our approach to counseling combines Cognitive-Behavioral therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness practices. CBT is a widely used form of therapy with which you will learn (1) to tune into your self-talk, (2) recognize how your self-talk impacts your feelings and decisions, and (3) how to re-frame those unhelpful thoughts into more positive ones.
Sam Wilson L.c.s.w.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide services to clients in Oregon and Maryland, as I am currently licensed in both states. Do you feel trapped by circumstances beyond your control? Are you unable to escape negative thoughts? Have you forgotten why you made the decisions that led you to this moment? Talk therapy can offer a way forward. Therapy can be a safe space to catch your breath, to talk out ideas that feel strange or risky, and to devise a new strategy for reconnecting with your best self.
Michael Milgraum
Psychologist, PhD, JD
Verified
Verified
I provide psychological evaluations and psychotherapy. The psychological evaluations are in two specialized areas: immigration cases and psychoeducational. The psychotherapy takes the form of individual, couples, family or group sessions. I have over 15 years of experience working closely with immigrants who require evaluation of their functioning or the functioning of their family members, for the purposes of an immigration petition. These evaluations include filing for asylum, extreme hardship impacting families of immigrants, domestic abuse petitions and waiver of citizenship exam.
Waitlist for new clients
Mary Cadden
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
As a cognitive-behavioral and integrative therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. I am a woman of faith, grounded in Christian principles. I work with adults (individuals and groups) of many faith traditions and am respectful to all.
Barrie Krellen Gochman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
I have over 20 years of clinical experience as an LCSW-C providing psychotherapy to older children, adolescents, and adults, as well as couples and families. In addition, I have 2 years of post graduate training from the Washington School of Psychiatry. My theoretical orientation is primarily psychodynamic, but I also utilize cognitive/behavioral theory and other theoretical models, depending on my client's needs. I provide a safe and caring environment that allows clients to explore their issues. I specialize in treating mood and anxiety disorders, life stressors and transitions, grief/loss, relationship difficulties, as well as developing healthy lifestyle choices and coping mechanisms.
Waitlist for new clients
Mosaic Therapy Services
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LCPAT, ATR-BC, ATCS
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
As a person experiencing anxiety, a stressful life transition, overwhelming emotions or symptoms of trauma, you are motivated to feel good again and reclaim your life. You’ve tried to fix it on your own, but nothing seems to work, at least not for very long. You’re worried things might get worse, or maybe they already have. You know healing is possible, but it seems out of reach. Choosing to start, or restart therapy can be scary! You want to make sure you select the right person who you can really connect with and feel confident has the expertise to help.
Waitlist for new clients
Jennifer Finn
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
If you or a family member is struggling in life, with anything, I believe that finding your counselor should be the least stressful part about your journey. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor and I have been working in the field of counseling for eighteen years. I have worked with many issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, or everyday relationships that are in need of healing. I will always work with you, your child or your significant other to help you get to the place that you need to be therapeutically. I provide an empathetic, confidential and most importantly a non-judgmental space.
John Dende
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
People seek me out when they or their family members are in psychological or emotional pain, stress or crisis. Your kids aren't behaving and you want help for them; the career, relationship/marriage is falling apart; you feel depressed and hopeless, or lost; lack confidence, feel angry or someone tells you that you need "anger management"; you might feel shame and humiliation; unfulfilled with your life; dealing with loss and grief; psychological or sexual traumas; phobias and fears. I specialize in treating people who feel "stuck" and want expert help. Let me help.
Serenity Psychotherapy Group, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Welcome! Our practice is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to individuals seeking support for a wide range of mental health concerns. Our team of licensed clinicians has extensive training and experience in a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities. We believe in a collaborative, client-centered approach that emphasizes the unique needs and goals of our clients. Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings, develop new skills and insight and ultimately achieve greater emotional well-being. Please remember your healing is our reward!
Angela Moeny
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Bring your anxious, overwhelmed, burned out, unmotivated self over here and let's talk for a minute. Some days, just being a semi-functional human seems really hard. Add in some brain fog, irritability, sleep disturbance, loss of social connection, a global pandemic, sociopolitical upheaval, and/or interpersonal conflict and you may not be feeling your best. I'm here to provide the stability, support, and resources to help you become the most vibrant, authentic version of yourself. Whether you want to address a clinical diagnosis, have an existential crisis, smash the patriarchy, or just sleep better at night, I'm here for you.
Paula Catalan Lcpc Pat
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CP, PAT
Verified
Verified
At 3Elements Counseling,LLC we work with individual, and families. We understand the challenges of multicultural families. Families that due to work or personal circumstances had to move and leave people and things behind. Families and individuals that beside dealing with their own individual patterns of anxiety, depression, dysfunctional family of origin, trauma, and child rearing challenges have to adjust to a new culture, a new country and a new rhythm of life.
Laurieann Frazier-Duarte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
I offer couple's and individual counseling. For those who are curious, I am African American. As a couple, are you seeking help to resolve the continuing conflict in your relationship? As an individual, do you want to explore feeling angry, anxious, depressed, sad or overwhelmed? Are you challenged with understanding how to change the negative feelings, behaviors and events in your life? Explore new ways to better manage your life. I believe you can do this. I provide a warm and safe environment. No judgment here; only encouragement and hope. View my website for further information.
Jennifer Heaton
Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
We all have areas of our lives in which we thrive as well as those which leave us feeling blue, depressed, frustrated, worried or anxious. Whether you are grieving a loss, experiencing relationship difficulties, struggling through transitions in life, battling an addiction or just feeling generally stuck in the mud, I provide a warm, safe place where you can be heard, validated and supported. I am passionate about empowering clients of all ages through a strength based approach as we work together to develop self understanding and gain the tools necessary to move towards the life fullfillment you are seeking.
Monique Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Are negative thoughts, anxiety or depression stealing your peace of mind? Are you constantly overthinking or thinking the worst? Do you tend to really be hard on yourself? Has stress and worrying taken over your life? Are your relationships causing you pain and strife? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please know that you no longer have to suffer through this alone. I would like to help you work through these challenges. Having a therapist to talk to who is non-judgmental and caring can be exactly what you need to decrease your frustrations, lift your spirits and help you find the peace of mind that you crave.
Weisner Psychotherapy, LLC
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP, CST
Verified
Verified
I have worked extensively with clients to help them address a wide variety of concerns, including: Depression and anxiety • Work-related stress • Academic concerns (learning issues, attention problems) • Time management and organizational skills • Grief, loss, and bereavement • Spiritual and existential issues, including crises of faith and integrating beliefs and values • Life transitions (e.g., entering / leaving the workforce; marriage and divorce) • Identity issues and experiences of bias, discrimination, and oppression • Sexual and gender-related concerns
Grace C Riddell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, MEd
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
When we work together, clients are offered a safe and healing environment to facilitate change and problem solving. You will learn a number of excellent skills to help you better communicate with yourself and others, finding your own voice and evolving into the best version of yourself through the process of change.
David I Sommers
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals and couples, adults ages 18 -85. I see people daytime and in the evening. I work primarily with mood and anxiety disorders and also have substantial experience working with serious mental illnesses.
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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.