Bipolar Disorder Therapists in New York, NY

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in bipolar disorder and their caregivers, depression and anxiety, and trauma. I also have extensive experience working with academic and work stress, relationship problems, marriage and infidelity, substance abuse, and eating and body image problems. In my work I incorporate issues of attachment and parenting, femininity/masculinity, and concerns of culture, religion and self-esteem.

I work with individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, including persons with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, ADHD, ASD, PTSD, LGBTQ+ adjustment, work stress, relationship, and general mental health concerns. Clients report an ideal fit with my practice when they are motivated, talkative, appreciate direct feedback and interaction, and think about therapy topics or try suggestions outside of sessions. In general, I think therapy works best when clients are committed to changing their way of thinking and trying new behaviors and activities when other ways of living are not working well for them.

Do you ever ask yourself why you react the way you do to certain situations? Are you feeling overwhelmed with everything that you are feeling? Do you feel like you have tried therapy before and nothing seems to be working? Do you feel hopeless and on the brink of giving up? I would like to tell you that not all hope is lost. If you are looking to find ways to address your concerns, find hope and meaning again, I am here to support you.

I am an individual psychotherapist who has been practicing for 30 years. Because of my extensive training and importantly many years of experience, I am equipped to treat numerous conditions. My areas of specialization focus on depression, BiPolar , anxiety, self-esteem, and problems originating in childhood. If you are facing any of these challenges then you have found the right therapist. Highly intuitive, gentle, curious and a good listener, I value a stance which is open-minded and non-judgmental. I provide a calming and affirming environment in which you are free to share your issues and problems.

Has therapy been difficult for you or have you felt that other therapists were not equipped to give you the guidance you need to improve your life? Have you been diagnosed with a personality disorder, schizoaffective bipolar type, a mood disorder, or are having trouble navigating relationships and adapting to life’s difficulties? I am certified in treating folks with personality disorders. My specialties also include treating mood disorders and schizoaffective bipolar type.

Clinical Psychologist licensed in CA, NY, Washington, DC, over 25 years experience nationally/internationally. Eclectic approach tailored to the individual. Various modalities, solution-focused. Conduct online therapy. Training: Medical Ctr: Neuropsychology; UCLA postdoctoral fellowship: Emergency Room Psychiatry. Fmr Asst Clinical Professor of Psychiatry UCSF. Work w large range of cultures internationally, with embassies, international treaty organisations, university abroad programs, terrorist attack victims, PTSD, bipolar , depression, anxiety, eating disorders, medical challenges, couples, group therapies, adults, adolescents.

I provide psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups. I specialize in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), but my approach is varied and client driven. I customize a combination of a deep exploration of the past with a pragmatic skills-based way to move forward. My clients receive therapy that feels authentic, safe, warm and conducive to profound growth. I treat a wide range of issues and disorders including ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder. I also specialize in couples work, including post infidelity reconciliation. I also do Ketamine Assisted Therapy.

As a clinician, I firmly believe that a strong support system is integral for progress. In my life, I have been inspired by those identify the need to better their situations. My work involves a partnership with individuals struggling with a wide array of emotional difficulties. I approach my work through a psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral perspective.

I am a Clinical Social Worker Specialist with more than 30 years of diverse experiences in the field of Mental Health. My years in the field, as well as personal life history enables me to provide a well rounded and seasoned approach to my clients. My competencies include helping people through life transitions, relationships, divorce, trauma and loss. I have worked extensively with depression, anxiety, and BiPolar Disorder . I am available for Talk Therapy via tele health. My goal is to help clients work through past and present issues interfering in their ability to live well and enjoy personal growth and happiness.

Mike likes to work with people who are ready to make changes in their life. They do not need to know exactly what that looks like or means yet, they just need to be sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. Mike enjoys working with people who have depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar , and addiction issues. He also practices couple therapy and likes to offer premarital counseling, empowerment couple's counseling, and helping the healing process post infidelity or other ruptures in the relationship. Mike spent 4 years working with people in an international setting in Tokyo and enjoys providing therapy in a multicultural space.

I want my ideal client to know that I am empathetic when working with diverse, adult populations facing mental health & situational challenges. I've been on both sides of "the therapy couch" as a Survivor with Bipolar One Disorder & as a licensed practitioner. I completed my internship assisting Survivors of Domestic Violence & have a great deal of knowledge about Healthy Relationships vs Unhealthy ones. I'm comfortable helping folks facing anxiety, depression, psychosis & trauma. I can assist in clarifying achievable goals and I can build trust. It's an honor to be able to help others navigate the curveballs life will throw!

I utilize a variety of approaches in my work with clients, while tailoring each treatment plan to the individual and incorporating the goals that each person brings to treatment. Each person is unique and that is why I choose an integrative approach in my work. I incorporate both interpersonal and psychodynamic modalities with cognitive behavioral treatments in an effort to target both insight building and positive behavioral changes.

I am an extensively published, world-travelled expert on trauma and chronic illness. I conduct therapy in English, Spanish, French, Russian, Portuguese, German, and Dutch. For the past 25 years, I have been assisting individuals with ADHD/behavioral challenges, trauma, PTSD, dissociation, depression, bipolar disorder , and physical illness. My clients range in age from 3 to 103. Early in my career, I developed a support group curriculum for AIDS orphans now available in 35 countries. Superb reviews of my work as a therapist are available online. Kindly employ email to contact me initially if possible. Thank you.

I Understand Where You Are Coming From. I bring a unique blend of training and personal experience to therapy. With an extensive background in Cognitive-Behavioral-Therapy, I zero in on clients' thought processes quickly and accurately to achieve long lasting cognitive, emotional and behavioral changes. With more than 20 years of experience treating a diverse group of people, I am continually rewarded when my clients truly get better-not just feel better. I specialize in clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, anger/stress management, disordered eating/body image disturbance, bipolar disorder , grief/loss, and substance use/abuse.

I specialize in empowering people of all backgrounds who have experienced trauma, depression, and anxiety to access their innate resilience and healing which persist in spite of stressful life circumstances. It inspires me to make restorative connections with people built on mutual trust, safety, compassion, and positive regard; to empower patients, I invite you to reprocess past and present difficulties with empathy, resilience, and emotional openness while doing mind-body breathing practices.

Welcome, and congratulations on taking this courageous step towards connecting with a therapist. In my practice, I offer individual and couples counseling. My approach is empathic, respectful, honest, and collaborative. Together, we will pay attention to past experiences, including family dynamics, as well as work on practical, realistic approaches to dealing with today. I have found that people are more resilient than they think. I work to help you harness that strength and regain hope.

Make an appointment today by clicking my website listed on my profile. It is my passion to help people overcome pain and suffering to a place of hope and happiness. It is never too late to search inside yourself to find that you are stronger than you ever thought. I adapt my work to the people I serve and have helped thousands of people in my over 16 years working in mental health. Choosing a therapist can be difficult. I am able to provide services in a comfortable environment in your own home virtually and I am able to work with you where you are to help you reach your goals.

Someday I'd like to write about "Living Fully and Meaningfully When Times Are Hard". Meanwhile, I am committed to providing a therapeutic relationship that helps people find resilience in themselves to do that. Times are hard for many reasons: relational, financial, vocational, or physiology that stops us: anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder or ADD. I treat adults, couples, adolescents, and children with a soft spot in my heart, and clinical expertise, for young children and parents with attachment, relational, communication, regulatory, separation and self esteem issues. Things can change. Through work that uses relational talk therapy, mindfulness, problem solving and trauma based strategies.

Are you a high-achiever who fell off track due to mental health or substance use issues? Now that the worst of it is behind you, do you need help picking your life from where you left off? Or maybe you are back on track, but still dealing with issues of identity, fears of relapse, or internalized stigma? I work with bright, driven people who are on their way back from darkness to light, from illness to recovery. If you have been through the hell of psych hospitalizations, bipolar , depression, addiction, etc., and have already gotten through the worst of it, I can help you along the next steps of the journey.