Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Grand Rapids, MI
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Chris Postema
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I have experience with a wide range of psychological disorders including depression, anxiety,
Bipolar Disorder
, and PTSD.
Everyone experiences life struggles. I believe clients come to therapy already equipped with the tools and skills to make change and therapy is a tool to help accomplish that goal. I specialize in helping individuals with trauma, depression, anxiety and relationship problems. I've worked with adults, children, adolescents and families for 20 years, and take great joy in seeing change happen in the lives of others. I believe in a client-centered approach, which means you are the expert of your own life, and I am a facilitator in helping you accomplish your own goals. I also have experience working with other healthcare professionals.
Rachel L Gerson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LLPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
When I was 20, I was diagnosed with
Bipolar
I disorder.
My ideal client is working to understand mental health and well-being from a higher perspective. They are committed to themselves and their healing, and are seeking out-of-the-box work to help them come home to themselves. They have likely been told throughout their lives that they are not allowed to be themselves, and this has caused self-abandonment. They are also working to learn how to be able to set boundaries, trust themselves and their own discernment, and surrender into the flow and ease of life as they embody themselves more and more each day.
Aaron Frostick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified
Verified
I have several years of experience partnering with individuals recovering from trauma, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety,
bipolar disorder
, adjustment issues, relationship concerns, anger management, and psychotic disorders. Through the therapeutic relationship, many things can be accomplished, and among these things is gaining a better understanding of yourself and your personal experiences battling mental health and/or substance use disorders, as well as other presenting problems. I strive to meet you where you are in your process of healing and growth.
Alonda Trammell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with issues such as Depression,
Bipolar Disorder
, Anxiety, Psychotic Disorders, Low Self-Esteem, Panic Disorders, PTSD, Adjustment Disorder, Grief and Lost, Trauma, Crisis Line work Anger Management, Divorce, Life Stressors and Work/Life balance.
I am a licensed Clinical Therapist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I have been in the field for over 10 years. I practice Solution Focused Therapy using Person Centered approach. My goal is not to change you but to help facilitate the change that you desire.
Zach Gray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified
Verified
My clinical interests include trauma, anxiety, depression,
bipolar disorder
, interpersonal dynamics, substance use needs, relationship issues, anger management, self-exploration, and identity development.
Hello and welcome! My name is Zach. I want to express that I am very intentional about empowering individuals and families to reach their fullest potential. Our stories and life experiences are valuable and important. They inform the way we navigate and see the world. Sometimes these experiences can be challenging and can interfere with our ability to get through daily life. It is possible to find healing and create change in your life in a way that helps you find the best quality of life. I believe that we are worth all of the hard work to get to where we want to be.
Kelly Ibarra
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CSAT-C, LPC SCL
Verified
Verified
Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in Sexual Addiction and complex partner betrayal trauma. Her other focus areas include compulsive sexual behaviors (including but not limited to masturbation and pornography), relationship infidelity, trauma reactions, couples healing, post-traumatic stress disorders, and mood disorders. Kelly is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Candidate. She received her training from the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP). She has also earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies from Michigan State University and a Master of Arts in School &
Richard Michael Becker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, TLLP
I truly care about my clients and will provide a confidential, empathic, and non-judgmental environment. My ideal client might be in distress and simply in need of relief or someone who wants to investigate themselves and grow through the process. My ideal client might not be sure if therapy will help. I would try a variety of strategies to show you that it can. I have had challenges in life and I have received help from many people along the way. I believe that we should receive help when we need it and help others when we are able to do so. I look forward to collaborating in our work together!
Michelle L Klear
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I grew up in a very large family and learned at a young age what mental health issues looked like. I believe in being present in the here and now and allowing my clients the opportunity to fully express their emotions in a safe environment.
Andria Lyons
Counselor, LLPC, TLLP
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
At times, life can be difficult to navigate. Managing life's expectations such as work, school, family, and relationships can often leave many feeling overwhelmed. Sometimes we find ourselves needing to reach out for help. Therapy is a way to set goals or address areas of your life that require positive change. I encourage you to take the necessary steps to release yourself from emotional burdens.
Melissa Muir
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, MLP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you or your child are living with strong emotions, suicide attempts, self-harming, hospitalizations, chronic relationship/behavioral issues, or roller coaster emotions; life is very tough. You may feel like you are held hostage by these emotions and have a difficult time imagining that a 'normal' or healthy life is even possible. As a therapist trained in the specialty of DBT therapy, I believe that EVERYONE is capable of creating a life worth living.
Marcus Griffey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Have you been grinding through your life, one day bleeding into the next, until one day your brain and your body tell you that you can’t live like this anymore? Maybe you've finally had a chance to slow down, take a deep breath, and notice that unpredictability and chaos seem to be the norm? You're sick and tired of feeling this way and ready to make a change, but where do you even begin when it feels like the weight of the world is upon your shoulders?
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Elise Waugh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified
Verified
Just as we sometimes need help caring for physical aches and pains, sometimes we need help improving our mental health. I am passionate about helping others look inward to learn more about themselves and connect with their inner voice through the power of therapy. At its heart, therapy is as powerful as what you put into it. Being vulnerable can often feel daunting, but by working together, my goal is to help you build the confidence you need to bravely take the reins when you feel like the life you want is just out of reach.
Marcie Cowles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I enjoy working with people who are ready to reach optimal behavioral health functionality. The most inspiring part of being a therapist is seeing positive change in clients. I enjoy working with clients who are ready to make some type of change in their life. I don’t claim to be a “problem solver,” but I can ask the right questions and give you the right tools so you can solve problems yourself.
Martha Doran Burkett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CAADC, ACS, ADS
Verified
Verified
I am skillful and adept at helping people identify what they want to work on, and assisting in the development of a plan that makes sense to them. I work with them to determine what is the proper balance of education, information, accountability, support, and guidance to assure positive results for them. I have extensive experience working with members of the legal profession, health care professionals, students, military personnel and their families, but I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life. I am trained and experienced at assisting employers and families to intervene on individuals with substance use disorders.
Not accepting new clients
Sarah A Jongsma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My name is Sarah Jongsma, and my passion is assisting people of all ages to empower themselves to create an environment with less stress and more joy. I enjoy working with clients of all ages who are struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders and mood disorders. I have years of experience working with children and adolescents who are struggling with coping with stressors they face in today’s world. In addition, I work with couples who are struggling with infertility. From personal experience, I offer practical support for couples who are navigating that road.
Not accepting new clients
Natalie J. Otte
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified
Verified
We all deserve a place where we can feel safe and supported. Through my practice, I aim to provide a genuine, non-judgmental, and empathic space for you to explore your concerns and work towards your personal goals. I believe that therapy is meant to help people learn more about themselves and their experiences. I work collaboratively with clients to share their thoughts, process their emotions and experiences, develop insight, improve their relationships, and build skills for managing distress.
Bridget Gottlieb, LMSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Even though transitions are a part of all of our lives, they sometimes stir up old pain or are just too overwhelming to navigate without some help. You deserve the time and support to work through it and counseling can provide that for you. I believe in a person centered, interpersonal, cognitive behavioral and strength based counseling approach. I have over 16 years of experience using these approaches working with individuals of all ages dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, chronic illnesses and transitions at all stages of life.
Olivia Brooks-McLaughlin
Counselor, MA, LLPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
For whatever reason you are seeking therapy, I want to commend you for taking this first step. I am here for you. For me, the relationship between client and therapist is crucial. It is my goal to create a safe space for my clients to feel comfortable and cared for. Being vulnerable is not easy and having a judgement-free and compassionate environment is essential for us to work together toward your therapy goals.Using a strength-based lens I love to empower my clients to help them recognize their inner strengths. I work from a humanistic approach where I aim to understand my clients from their own identities and upbringing.
The Holding Space Counseling and Wellness, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, PMH-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Immediate Openings! Being a parent is hard. We understand the unique challenges that parent's face as they adapt to new roles. We specialize in perinatal and women's issues, utilizing a Holistic/Integrative approach to counseling. We provide empathetic care for clients, based on their individual needs. You will feel safe in an environment that will foster exploration and growth. Helping others to live a happy and healthy life is our true passion.
Pilar Meyer-Dunning
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling a little lost, anxious, or worried? Stuck feeling imposter syndrome, comparing yourself to others? I’m a licensed clinical social worker passionate about connecting with women holistically to heal from the past and move forward to cultivate an authentic, freedom-filled life. Through a supportive and relational approach, you & I work together to reconnect to your authentic self, build your self-esteem, and restore relationships with others. Each session is held virtually, in a private space so that you are able to focus & connect without distraction.
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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.