Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Wilmington, NC
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Samantha Quiel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My specialties include depression, anxiety,
bipolar disorder
, life transitions, chronic illness, and survivors of interpersonal violence.
Accepting New Clients-I believe that we all face unique challenges throughout our lives. I provide a space for you to authentically be yourself, without judgment. I aim to forge a trusting relationship to help you feel comfortable discussing your most protected thoughts and feelings. I provide support as we process through tough times, ask questions, and work with you to find solutions to your challenges. There are no quick fixes, but developing life skills, improving self-respect, and connecting with loved ones can be key in building a positive path for your future. We will create a custom treatment plan that works best for you.
Not accepting new clients
Andrea Muro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist who received a master's degree from New York University's School of Social Work. I have 13 years of extensive experience working with a range of mental health issues including Anxiety Disorders, Depression,
Bipolar Disorder
and PTSD. As a Therapist my goal is to offer guidance and support in the process of healing and to help you develop the freedom to take the risk of saying more, feeling more, and investing more in yourself and your relationships.
Linda Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified
Verified
Anything you may be experiencing can be easier to bear with support. I provide a safe space for you to be listened to and heard. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families who have struggled with a wide range of issues from a general lack of direction and focus to depression, anxiety,
Bipolar Disorder
and ADHD. You already have the skills you need. We can work together to identify your strengths and capitalize on them.
Nina Hightower
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
As a behavioral health provider, my goal is to support you as you deal with challenges you are facing. I treat adults who suffer from anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma. I also work with seniors and individuals diagnosed with
Bipolar Disorder
. PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM ONLY OFFERING TELEHEALTH SERVICES AT THIS TIME. Please allow me to help you manage anxiety and stress through this difficult time.
Gloria M Brown
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a licensed therapist with 25+ years of experience. I see adults and adolescents who are ready to work on issues that have a negative impact on their lives and emotional health. I combine a holistic mind/body/spirit approach using positive, solution-focused therapy methods, as well as cognitive behavioral strategies and the many tools from the 12-Step Programs. I work with individuals having problems with addiction, alcoholism, anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, anger,
bipolar
I and II disorders, cyclothymic disorder, depression, chronic pain and health issues, kleptomania, excoriation, self-injury, trichotillomania, schizophrenia, ADHD, OCD, and PTSD.
Mary M Godin
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work with children, adolescents, and adults utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapy and cognitive interpersonal therapy. I strive to develop a trusting and nonjudgmental atmosphere in which clients can grow to reach their potential and work through difficult times. I have worked in outpatient mental health for over 20 years with a variety of mental disorders including anxiety, depression,
bipolar disorder
, PTSD, attachment disorders, autistic spectrum disorders, ADHD and other childhood behavioral disorders.
Bull City Psychotherapy, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, LCSW, LCAS, CSAT-S
Verified
Verified
Our areas of expertise include depression, anxiety,
bipolar
, trauma, sex addiction, pornography addiction, substance abuse, LGBTQ.
Welcome to Bull City Psychotherapy. We are a caring group of psychotherapists who are passionate about helping others improve their moods, improve relationships, and recover from addictions. We offer a private and comfortable environment for our work with you, so you can feel safe and at ease. We are all highly trained in our areas of expertise, and we value our clients achieving their goals and moving forward. We believe in effective therapy that works.
Sophia D. Caudle
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, CSAT-S, CST
Verified
Verified
I specialize in anxiety, depression,
bipolar
, sex/porn addiction, attachment/intimacy issues, internet/gaming addiction, OCD, ADHD, alcoholism, substance abuse, trauma, grief/loss, gambling, money insecurities, as well as many other issues.
I specialize in addiction and relationship issues with adults and couples; specifically, depression, anxiety, sex/porn addiction, trauma, attachment and intimacy issues, substance abuse, and compulsive behaviors. If you are interested in positive change, then I am a proactive psychotherapist who will work with you to get you feeling better and living the life you want as soon as possible. We will create a treatment plan and measurable goals specific for you and the issues that bring you to therapy. We will also focus on the deeper reasons that cause you pain or conflict. If you want effective psychotherapy, call me at 919-698-7061.
Kristyn Martinez
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
I also am specialized in helping clients learn to be successful with
bipolar
, psychosis , dissociative, and mood disorders.
It takes a lot of courage to contact someone for help. I am a very down to earth, easy-going therapist. Just coming here is a huge step, I believe in you, let’s work on lightening your troubles together.
Clyde Locklear
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
Clyde V. Locklear is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in the state of North Carolina with over 18 years of clinical experience. He has collaborated with multiple clinical populations throughout the years assisting both adults, couples and children with such mental health issues as mood disorders, major depression, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress concerns, life coach issues, relational difficulties and life phase changes. He obtained his Masters Degree in Consulting Psychology from Harvard University in Cambridge.
Not accepting new clients
Dr. Robin Winters
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, Ph D
Verified
Verified
Anxiety and depression can be overwhelming and interfere with reaching your highest potential in all areas of your life. It’s incredibly uncomfortable to feel your heart and mind race or to have shortness of breath. You worry about when a panic attack will happen again and the worry makes matters even worse. You just want to slow your mind down and quit thinking. Your relationships and work performance may be suffering as you lie in bed dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. You've tried everything to control the thoughts and feelings but can't.
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Ed Tilley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who was trained at Columbia University, New York City, and the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health, New York City. I have worked in a variety of settings in New York City and here in North Carolina. I view therapy as a way of working on relationships or issues that are causing distress or problems in one's life. I use a variety of treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. I am a Humanist in terms of my philosophy. I see life as a journey. Therapy can make that journey more fulfilling.
Jeanna Lloyd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work with children, adolescents, and adults utilizing cognitive- behavioral therapy and family systems theory. I strive to develop an authentic and caring therapeutic relationship in which clients can grow to meet their potential. I have worked in outpatient mental health for over 20 years with a variety of disorders such as depression, grief and loss, ADHD, trauma, anxiety, autism and other mood disorders. My approach to therapy is integrative, collaborative, and individualized. My goal is to help you determine what is causing and maintaining current problems and how to make necessary changes in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors resulting in greater health and happiness.
Greg Hilgert
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
Have you ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, burdened by fears, and quite simply lost? I think we all have at one time or another. My life has brought me through a winding path and, along the way, I have met some amazing people... clients that are doing their best despite the burden they carry. Despite my two master's degrees and my 20+ years of counseling experience, I continue to get chills when clients have that "ah-ha" moment and start on a new path in their life.
Kristin M Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified
Verified
Feeling overwhelmed? By life, work or just in general? Things seem to be impossible at times. I am here to help navigate through these times. We can work on coping skills to help deal with things as they come up. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys working with everyone: school aged children, college students, and adults. I have specialized training in Substance Use. I work with both children and adults experiencing issues related to depression and anxiety, mood disorders, as well as problems related to adjusting to life changes.
Anne O Bertrand
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have been an LCSW for 27 years. My practice is in a comfortable home office setting and is conveniently located in Wilmington. I work with individuals, couples and families in their quest for resolution to life's challenges and stressors. Through my clients' stories, I am constantly reminded of the resilience of the human spirit in overcoming and/or accepting difficulties. If you are struggling with life's problems, consider giving yourself the gift of therapy. It can be a very powerful and positive experience.
C. Richelle Fitzsimmons
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I've long thought the visual of crossing waters to be an excellent metaphor for the path that lies ahead in many of life's difficult situations...and the work done in the therapy room. Desired destinations, unexpected storms, and unknown territory. I view my job as coming along side to help you gain your bearings while we, together, clarify where you are in your journey and develop a plan for moving forward. Whether you are facing long-standing familiar struggles that continue to hinder you or encountering frightening situations for the first time that threaten to unravel your life as you know it, you need to know there is hope.
Alex Worth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Each individual experiences the world differently and deserves therapy tailored to their own specific needs. In my person-centered practice I draw from multiple therapeutic lenses, placing an emphasis on expressive and nature-based therapies. I believe that self-expression is a necessity, as is expanding our relationship with the natural world. While I have my own big ideas about things, you can also expect that I will hold space to be proven wrong! You are the master of your own experience – I am here to collaborate with you to find what works best for you.
Deborah J. Taylor, Psy.D.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Our therapeutic experience will be a more interactive one. Whether you want to chat about current stressors, or have made the decision to work seriously on long-term goals for personal improvement in your emotional life, we will work together to determine where best to begin. In addition to working with clients around traditional counseling concerns such as depression, grief, loss, anxiety, stress, and addiction, I also focus on other challenges clients face.
Not accepting new clients
Barb Jacques
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFTA
Verified
Verified
In today's world, life is often chaotic and relationships can be challenging. Wrestling with anxiety, marital stress, job loss, and other difficult circumstances can feel like walking alone at night on an unfamiliar path: it’s hard to find your way. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate, I am here to walk beside you. I’ll bring a compass and a flashlight – together we can navigate a path forward.
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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.