Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Charlotte, NC
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David K. Massey, MSW, LCSW, BCD
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BCD
Verified
Verified
I'm a directive and empowering therapist with over 30 years of experience. I provide individual and couples therapy for people suffering with depression,
bipolar
and other mood disorders using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as well as other treatment modalities.
Sara Wilkerson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I am a Master's level clinician (LCMHC) specializing in neuropsychiatric disorders, specifically ADHD,
Bipolar Disorder
, OCD, and Anxiety. Also, I work with clients who experienced life-changing diagnoses ranging from brain and spinal cord injuries to terminal illnesses. I create a personalized plan for each client to target their concerns and collaborate with other providers when needed.
Jessica L. Massey, LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide individual, family and couples therapy for disorders which include depression,
bipolar disorder
, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder and attention deficit disorder. I see a range of ages, from children and adolescents to adults.
Ciarra Spruill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified
Verified
I am a dual licensed therapist in mental health and substance abuse and the owner of Emerge Therapy & Consulting. I am empathetic to life circumstances that negatively impact individuals mentally, emotionally and environmentally and provide diagnosis & treatment in several areas such as depression, couples therapy, anxiety,
bipolar
, schizophrenia, narcissistic personality disorder and borderline personality disorder, as well as a wide range of substance abuse disorders We are all a work in progress. Allow me to assist you in emerging from your inner shadow and becoming a healthier, authentic you.
Beverly (Mecca) L Moss
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC-S, LCAS-A
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Moss Counseling Services specializes in the following populations: Transgender, gender non-conforming, Lesbian ,Gay , Sexually aggressive youth, Trauma Focused(CBT), ADHD * Anxiety Disorder *
Bipolar Disorder
* Compulsive Disorder * Depression * Sexuality Identity * Childhood /adolescent Behavioral concerns, Learning /academic Disabilities * Panic Disorder * schizophrenia * Substance Abuse * Grief and Loss.
"Beginning therapy can be a very difficult decision for one to make. I am so excited that you have taken the first step in this rewarding journey!" My passion and goals are to assist others to experience healing and wholeness in life through management of the symptoms that cause dysfunction in everyday lives. Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As an integrated therapist my goal is to help you figure out how to use your own resiliency."
SHINE Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Our experience includes working with youth, adults and families focused on mood disorders (depression, anxiety,
Bipolar
II), behavior modification, interpersonal development (relationships), trauma, and substance abuse.
If you or a loved one suffers from trauma, anxiety, and depression, contact us via phone call, text, or email. For a faster response please email. Negative thoughts, feelings, and self-defeating behaviors can get in the way of us realizing our full potential. We facilitate the healing process needed to recover. We know that with adequate support, compassion, and insight, one can have a new lease on life. We believe in the power we have to transform and overcome minor mistakes to the most significant obstacles to live the life that we want to live, enabling peace to surface and calmness to be present.
Kristi Knox
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I have been practicing for over 15 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor, specializing in the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Additionally, I have expertise in treating anxiety disorders, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and
Bipolar Disorder
.
Frances Jacobs Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Areas of experience include: depression,
bipolar disorder
, anxiety, grief/loss, life transitions, healing childhood wounds and relationship issues both past and present.
I earned my masters in counseling from the University of New Orleans in 1987. I earned my masters in social work from the University of South Carolina in 1994. I have worked for over 12 years as a clinical therapist/professional counselor. My clinical and counseling experiences have been in a variety of settings to include private practice, mental health agencies, foster care, department of social services and community outreach. I have had the opportunity to work with children 11+, teens and adults. I believe that therapy has the ability to promote hope, growth and change.
Amanda Richardson
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My special interests include relational issues, communication skills, adjustment issues, and mild psychiatric diagnoses such as: anxiety & depression,
bipolar
, personality disorders, and conduct disorders.
Hello and Welcome! First and foremost, I'd like to commend you on taking the first step. Oftentimes the first step is the hardest, but... YOU'VE DONE IT! Often, I ask clients, “How do you eat an elephant?” After the looks of bewilderment subside, I am most often told, “You can’t”. As your counselor, it is my hope to show you that it can be accomplished. But how? "One small bite at a time." My ideal client is one who is willing to take a chance on becoming the absolute best version of themselves. It is my hope that in working together, we can tackle the stressors of everyday life and get back to living a fulfilled life.
Shonda Fulton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, CCTP, CCS
Verified
Verified
My client’s mental health needs range from depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use, relationship issues, LGBTQ+,
bipolar disorder
, suicidal ideation and parent-child relationship issues.
NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! My passion is to assist individuals to become their true and authentic self. My desire is to foster healing and growth within each individual, family and couple I work with. I believe that in order to make these changes, the client and I will need to look at the complete picture of their life, taking a more holistic approach. I like to draw on their strengths in order to help implement change. I want to help my clients move beyond the troubles and stressors they have experienced in their lives and help them move towards a life worth living
Karen Matson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have worked as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 23 years. I enjoy working with a wide range of individual concerns, including depression, anxiety,
Bipolar Disorder
, abuse/trauma, addictions, and phase of life issues. I find that many of us have expectations that life will be better, that we will finally be happy, when we reach a certain milestone, or when we do what makes others happy, or if we work hard.
Ariel Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified
Verified
My areas of expertise include the LGBTQ+ community, Anxiety, Depression,
Bipolar Disorder
, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Marriage Counseling.
Life comes with challenges and sometimes you need someone to help you work through those challenges. That's where I come in. I help my clients realize their potential by educating, empowering and equipping you with the individualized tools you need. l enjoy working with individuals, couples and families that want to reconnect with themselves, resolve internal conflicts and to work toward inner peace. My passion is working with the LGBTQ+ community.
Kristen Pascal
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My specialty areas include working with anxiety disorders, OCD, depression,
bipolar disorder
, trauma/PTSD, life transitions, and other presenting challenges.
Welcome! I'm glad you're here. Whether you've tried therapy before or you're brand new to the process, taking these first steps can be nerve-wracking. Because of this, I believe that the safe, trusting environment and relationship built between therapist and client is at the core of this work. What’s most important to me is that you feel comfortable being yourself in therapy, and my goal is that you always feel heard, supported, and accepted. Therapy is different for everybody, and I want this process to be unique and personal to you and your needs.
Stephanie Goodson
Psychological Associate, MS, LPA
Verified
Verified
I specialize in psychological assessment/evaluation‘s for children and adults. I also provide outpatient therapy. Areas of focus include: Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, PTSD, Learning Disorders, Depression,
Bipolar Disorder
, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and Conduct Disorder. When someone chooses to seek services from a psychologist, he or she has often been through months of distress and has tried to “fix” things on their own with limited success. I arm my client’s with the researched based information and insight they need to begin moving forward.
Kimberly D. Williams
Counselor, MA, NCC, LCMHCA
Verified
Verified
However, Kim also has experience in treating a variety of challenges including
bipolar disorder
, domestic violence and depression.
For many of life’s issues, it is helpful to talk with someone within a nonjudgmental, safe environment. To be listened to and heard in a way that facilitates an understanding of what the underlying origin of the problem is in order to bring about healing. Kimberly uses the psychodynamic approach to counseling as a means to assist clients with understanding themselves more deeply. Serving adults, couples and adolescents, she collaborates with the client to address patterns and behaviors that disrupt wellbeing.
Not accepting new clients
Meg Houlihan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am available to work with clients who are experiencing depression,
bipolar disorder
, anxiety disorders, relationship discord, effects of chronic medical conditions and chronic stress, fertility/adoption issues and career/life direction questions. I take a practical, skills-based approach, collaborating with clients to incorporate information from past and present toward more effective functioning. My outlook is holistic, attending to the physical and spiritual/meaning realms as well as the cognitive, emotional and behavioral ones. I have a warm and friendly manner and I enjoy working with people as they identify and achieve their goals.
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.
Nadine Rosen
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I treat older adolescents, and adults who present with a variety of challenges including depression and anxiety,
Bipolar Disorder
, self-esteem issues, grief and loss,insomnia, trauma, relationship issues, stress and anger management, and ADD/ADHD.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, a Nationally Certified Counselor, and a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, who has been practicing Individual, Couple, Family and Group Therapy since 1993. I am dedicated to providing a safe and confidential therapeutic atmosphere in which I can help my client's and their families reach their goals, heal themselves, and achieve their potential. I take an eclectic and practical approach to counseling and use a variety of therapeutic techniques customized for the client so that they can be successful.
Not accepting new clients
Kimberly A. (Vogel) Whalen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have worked with a variety of populations and culturally diverse ethnic groups managing attachment injuries, anxiety, depression,
bipolar disorder
, high functioning Autism, codependency, grief, marital/family conflict, infidelity, parenting issues, self-esteem concerns, life transitions, women/men’s issues, and day-to-day stressors.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I obtained my undergraduate degree in Clinical Psychology and graduate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. My therapy approach is taken from an attachment theory and perspective. I believe humans are wired to feel connected and that we all greatly benefit from healthy relationships. Without this connectedness, we may experience loneliness or isolation. I provide a safe, accepting space for individuals, couples, and families using a positive Existential Therapy Model to support self-awareness, meaningful relationships, and values of life.
Althia G Mclaughlin
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
depression,
bipolar disorder
), Self-esteem, Life Transitions, and Grief and Loss.
I believe in the power of therapy. When a client is an active participant in his/her treatment and is committed to applying the knowledge gained in therapy to life in the outside world, powerful and positive changes can happen. I am a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I provide services in English and Spanish to adults and older adolescents. My sessions are with individuals and groups. If you're ready to make a change, MAKE AN APPOINTMENT ONLINE NOW here: https://althia-mclaughlin.clientsecure.me
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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.