Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Asheville, NC
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DC Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, MS/P, NCC
Verified
Verified
Damaris works as an outpatient/school-based counselor providing services to both children and adults in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL). Damaris loves to listen to people and guide them to identify and build their strengths on what they truly love. Some of the issues she currently addresses include understanding and managing anxiety, defiant behaviors,
bipolar disorder
, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as well as navigating new mental health and physical health diagnosis, grief or divorce.
Melody Mitchell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My particular area of expertise includes working with depression,
bipolar
, anxiety, grief, communication, relationship enhancement, and trauma.
I chose to enter the counseling field as a teen after I saw a counselor myself. My experience opened me up to learning to cope with things in a way that I had never learned. I was so changed by this process that I decided I wanted to give others what had been given to me.
Autumn Riedel
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I also work with depression,
bipolar
, schizophrenia, anxiety, personality disorders, autism spectrum disorder, PTSD, and behavioral disorders.
Sometimes life's stressors can weigh us down and make going through day-to-day life feel challenging and even isolating. You don't have to go through this alone. Counseling is a process of self-discovery and understanding, as well as a way to pursue a life that is fulfilling, meaningful, and enjoyable. I am here to draw out and build on your strengths, aid you in understanding yourself, and help you make changes to improve your everyday life.
Lisa Lavelle Bowen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
My specialties: anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, illness, grief, relationship or family conflicts, parenting skills, anger management, work conflicts, ADHD or other problematic issues,
bipolar disorder
or other personality disorders.
My specialties: trauma, anxiety, depression. 20 yrs experience: counseling adolescents, adults, couples and families. I do supportive listening, accepting, understanding and compassionate counseling to help problem solve together and cope to focus on healing. Kinds of therapy I do: CBT, DBT, REBT, Art therapy, Play therapy, Person centered therapy and Christian counseling. Experience: counseled World Trade Center 9/11 survivors and survivors of torture, psychiatric hospital, outpatient clinic work, was a clinical supervisor, did school based therapy and counseled military, their spouses & children at bases in USA, Europe and Japan.
Limitless Counseling PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
•Grief •Anxiety •
Bipolar
•Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) •Depression • PTSD/ Trauma •Family / Parenting Therapy •Parent/Child Concerns •Pain Disorder •Phobia •Psychosis •PTSD .
Limitless Counseling PLLC uses a HIPPA approved telehealth technology to provide statewide services in North Carolina. I have over 20 years of experience in mental health. I am trained in EMDR, Hypnotherapy and CBT. I enjoy using humor to ease tension and lighten the mood, as I build rapport and help people feel supported. When working with clients, I help them identify natural support systems, set healthy boundaries, develop coping skills, gain work/life balance and process issues. I have a holistic collaborative approach to care focusing on building resiliency using active listening, empathy and unconditional positive regard.
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Sharon Leigh Young
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have experience working with a wide range of challenges including depression,
bipolar disorder
, anxiety disorders, marital and family challenges, psychosis, interpersonal challenges, substance use disorders, and personality disorders.
At some point during the complex journey of life we all experience stuck points, emotional suffering, and sometimes an emotional crisis. It my deeply held belief, however, that we all have the innate ability to recover, heal and thrive. Providing an environment that facilitates healing and resilience is tremendously life-affirming work. I trust that each one of us has tremendous wisdom and strength. In partnership, we identify growth areas, goals, and strategies. Although it is essential that therapy is nurturing and nourishing, it is also hard work. I admire anyone who has the courage to push themselves out of their comfort zones.
Not accepting new clients
Maria S White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, RYT500
Verified
Verified
Other areas I work with are: depression, anxiety, chronic pain, borderline personality disorder,
bipolar
, trauma, domestic violence, addiction, communication skills, and anger management.
Therapy can be a powerful way to make changes in your life. Having a therapist that you can rely on, should offer consistent support for those changes. My approach is motivational to help you identify ways to positively meet your needs by shifting your thoughts and behaviors. I often include a somatic approach to connect sensations in the body to the mind for healing. I will not expect you to relive any past trauma, but will support your readiness to explore areas of resiliency.
Amy Conner
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LCAS-A
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with adults and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, PTSD, self-harm, LGBTQ+ issues,
bipolar
and other mood disorders.
Counseling is a collaborative process where I strive to create a safe and open environment for you to share your experiences. Areas that can be addressed through counseling include, but are not limited to grief and loss, depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, life transitions, interpersonal conflicts, and problems with self-confidence. As we work together through the therapeutic process, we create and work toward goals that you want to achieve. We will adjust these goals to ensure that your needs are met quickly, so that you can get back to the best version of yourself.
Denise Strickland
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Over the last 12 years, I have provided individual psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults struggling with bereavement, depression,
bipolar disorder
, anxiety, transitioning, attachment, stress, loss, family conflict, divorce, codependency, and trauma.
Evolve or repeat. Therapy, by nature, can be challenging. It can appear scary, overwhelming, and anxiety-inducing; you are essentially vocalizing (to a stranger!) your challenges, weaknesses, mistakes, and insecurities. And sometimes that needs to happen to grow. My mantra over the last year has been to evolve or repeat. That’s it. Evolve or repeat. Frequently we establish and maintain patterns of thoughts and behaviors, based on past experiences and memories of which are unhealthy and unproductive. These patterns and cycles are the root to unhappiness and barriers to change.
Pinnacle Telecounseling PLLC
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified
Verified
With so much going on in the world and in our lives, we can feel ungrounded, overwhelmed, and even powerless. Pinnacle Telecounseling was created to provide a safe, virtual therapeutic space for anyone struggling with mental health. We work with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, questioning, ADHD,
bipolar disorder
, grief and loss, and etc. We are committed to providing quality therapeutic services our community can count on.
Tanya Harding
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS, LCMHCA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My experience includes working with adults who experience anxiety,
bipolar disorder
, depression, complex trauma, OCD, mood disorders and addictions.
Is there something holding you back, but you can't place your finger on it? Do you have goals you want to accomplish, but don't know where to start? Working with me, I can help you uncover the steps necessary for forward progress, and a deeper sense of clarity and meaning along the way. Gaining more confidence, improved self-image and esteem, better communication, and relationships with self and others is possible in therapy with me. Someone to listen without "fixing" and also capable of bringing the big picture into focus is your experience with me as a clinician. I offer genuineness, humor, and homework to put goals into action.
Naomi Hedden McDonald
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified
Verified
I believe therapy is a collaborative effort between the therapist and patient in help the patient gain perspective on the issues in their lives. Therapy is a working partnership that helps clients grow, heal, and prosper.
N. Diane Stamey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, LMFT, LFBPC
Verified
Verified
My ideal client is a person who is finding life, love and work challenging! I have been a Christian psychotherapist for over thirty years. My extensive education. my two NC licenses and a three year Residency in Pastoral Counseling at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital has equipped me to handle both acute and chronic mental health issues. I like working with Couples, Families, Children, Teens, Adults and Seniors! My specialties are Family Issues, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Bi-polar Disorders, Grief and Medical Issues. I like these websites: ADAA.org. and anxieties.com. Find me on Facebook@Mountain Center For Pastoral Counseling.
Alisa 'gabriela' Spilkia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, MAC
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with women's issues, trauma, relationships, grief, anxiety, or major life changes? There comes a time when we need some help from a licensed professional to cope with many of life’s challenges, and I’d love to help you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. My approach is to help you delve deeper into understanding some of the cyclical patterns created and to liberate yourself to optimum health mind, body, and spirit so that you can thrive instead of just survive.
Liz Boulos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified
Verified
Perhaps right now you feel empty, dissapointed in yourself, detached or just plain sad. Maybe it is that you have made some bad decisions that brought you down a path you never imagined for yourself. Maybe your mood feels out of control, you can not stop crying or perhaps its the opposite and you are feeling on top of the world and you don not know why. I have been there and I want to use my experiences to help. Because I approach client goals with a team mentality you will be in the drivers seat from day one.
Not accepting new clients
Marc McKinnis
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or a major life transition? If so, counseling can help. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I create a safe, comfortable, and confidential environment for my clients to explore issues that may be causing them distress or discomfort in their lives. Counseling can provide you with the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of who you are, increase your sense of power and control, learn and master effective problem solving skills, and alleviate acute or chronic symptoms that may be affecting your ability to function.
Rachel Menna
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
A common misconception of counseling is that it is meant to "fix" an individual. More accurately, it is a catalyst for emotional stability, successful relationships, and satisfaction in life. Counseling is meant to build upon one's existing strengths resulting in the ability to manage stress in a healthier way. Often one's innate resiliency is overlooked and problems are approached with the assumption of a deficiency or "illness." A more positive, strength based, approach leads to a more intentional life with a grounded presence.
Christopher M Mayer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CBA
Verified
Verified
I offer low-fee counseling for people looking to heal their pain and transforms their lives. People who come to me find a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment where they are free to work through difficulties with someone capable of really listening, holding space, and who sees them and the struggles they are living with. It is my passion to help guide people through the courageous process of healing the past and moving forward into greater health and well-being. I offer sessions both in-person and through telemedicine.
Bill Lane
Counselor, EdS, MAC, CSAT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in trauma resolution therapy: my practice focuses on resolving painful issues from the past that keep you stuck in repetitive cycles of negative behaviors. Do you ever ask your self "Why can't I just stop doing that?" or "Why do I keep attracting the same negative people in my life, over and over again?"
I provide an atmosphere of safety and attuned communication where we are able to address both conscious and unconscious issues in order to uncouple traumatic events that have overwhelmed the mind and body, allowing healing to occur.
Deborah Barnett
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
You are creative, live life consciously, and have enjoyed success in many areas of life. You juggle your career, family, and friends. But it's not easy, is it? In fact, it's impossible when you feel stressed out and the imbalance is contributing to anxiety or depression that you may be experiencing. I'll help you find more balance and experience greater joy and harmony in your life. For couples, I will help you feel more deeply respected and honored by one another. Together, we'll reduce the conflict and tension in your relationship and bring back the fun and romance.
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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.