Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Putnam Valley, NY
With over 15 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with a diverse range of people in various therapeutic settings. I strive to create a therapeutic environment where people feel safe, supported, and motivated for change. I understand the importance of working at a pace that is comfortable for you, while also providing gentle therapeutic nudges to help you move forward. My approach is warm, compassionate, and encouraging with a healthy dose of therapeutic humor.
With over 15 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with a diverse range of people in various therapeutic settings. I strive to create a therapeutic environment where people feel safe, supported, and motivated for change. I understand the importance of working at a pace that is comfortable for you, while also providing gentle therapeutic nudges to help you move forward. My approach is warm, compassionate, and encouraging with a healthy dose of therapeutic humor.
Valerie Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, IFS, EMDR, IADC, DBT
4 Endorsed
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
Waitlist for new clients
Full/waitlist-only for weekly therapy. IADC and EMDR intensives still accepted.
You're tired, emotionally and physically. I support new mothers who are up at 3 a.m. wondering why they feel so sad when they thought this was supposed to be the happiest time of their life. I work with people who are grieving and are so tired of being told to “move on” when all they really want is to still feel connected to the person they lost (and yes, we can find ways to do that together). I work with young adults who have lost a parent and feel like no one else understands, and the thought of a college commencement is depressing, not exciting.
Full/waitlist-only for weekly therapy. IADC and EMDR intensives still accepted.
You're tired, emotionally and physically. I support new mothers who are up at 3 a.m. wondering why they feel so sad when they thought this was supposed to be the happiest time of their life. I work with people who are grieving and are so tired of being told to “move on” when all they really want is to still feel connected to the person they lost (and yes, we can find ways to do that together). I work with young adults who have lost a parent and feel like no one else understands, and the thought of a college commencement is depressing, not exciting.
Together we address challenges and use strengths for Anxiety and Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Relational issues, Grief, PTSD, and all traumatic encounters.
Using the natural capacity for emotional regulation and the body, psycho education facilitates practical enduring healing. Compassionate perspectives and effective coping skills replace possible unproductive behaviors with new insight and approaches to create confidence for increasing independence in managing your life. Therapy is a beginning of the new.
Together we address challenges and use strengths for Anxiety and Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Relational issues, Grief, PTSD, and all traumatic encounters.
Using the natural capacity for emotional regulation and the body, psycho education facilitates practical enduring healing. Compassionate perspectives and effective coping skills replace possible unproductive behaviors with new insight and approaches to create confidence for increasing independence in managing your life. Therapy is a beginning of the new.
Pamela Petkanas, LCSW-R
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
My aim is to create and foster a warm and connected working relationship with each client, in order to build trust and engender hope for the journey ahead. Together we’ll explore what has brought you to this juncture, at this point in time. What has made you take action now? How would you like your life to look? I believe in strengthening our innate abilities and developing new skills to navigate through emotional pain. With creativity and compassion, we can resolve problems, heal emotional wounds, and discover new strengths to face obstacles. I work with children, adolescents, and adults including parents, couples, and families.
My aim is to create and foster a warm and connected working relationship with each client, in order to build trust and engender hope for the journey ahead. Together we’ll explore what has brought you to this juncture, at this point in time. What has made you take action now? How would you like your life to look? I believe in strengthening our innate abilities and developing new skills to navigate through emotional pain. With creativity and compassion, we can resolve problems, heal emotional wounds, and discover new strengths to face obstacles. I work with children, adolescents, and adults including parents, couples, and families.
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*MOBILE THERAPY SERVICE* When traditional 'mental health' services are not meeting your needs-CALL. This could be a result from a medical condition, limitations to transportation, or many other reasons that pose a barrier to meeting your emotional support needs in an office. Mobile Therapy is a way to have the service come to you and allow you the ability to mold the service in a way that would be most convenient for you. I view the therapeutic process as a journey, to achieve goals, improve your life for the better and feel that therapy should be catered to your needs.
*MOBILE THERAPY SERVICE* When traditional 'mental health' services are not meeting your needs-CALL. This could be a result from a medical condition, limitations to transportation, or many other reasons that pose a barrier to meeting your emotional support needs in an office. Mobile Therapy is a way to have the service come to you and allow you the ability to mold the service in a way that would be most convenient for you. I view the therapeutic process as a journey, to achieve goals, improve your life for the better and feel that therapy should be catered to your needs.
Hello! I am a highly experienced licensed clinical social worker. I have had post graduate training in psychodynamic psychotherapy therapy and in family therapy. I’m a graduate of Columbia University Graduate School.
Hello! I am a highly experienced licensed clinical social worker. I have had post graduate training in psychodynamic psychotherapy therapy and in family therapy. I’m a graduate of Columbia University Graduate School.
Susan Baron Eber is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 25 years of experience treating children, adolescents and adults. She received her graduate degree from the Hunter College School of Social Work and has extensive additional training in a wide range of evidence-based treatment modalities. Susan has an eclectic but trauma informed approach to treatment.
Susan Baron Eber is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 25 years of experience treating children, adolescents and adults. She received her graduate degree from the Hunter College School of Social Work and has extensive additional training in a wide range of evidence-based treatment modalities. Susan has an eclectic but trauma informed approach to treatment.
Terri is especially passionate about supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder.
She is also highly skilled at helping those with low self-esteem rediscover their sense of self-worth and confidence. Whether working with individuals or couples, Terri tailors her approach to each client’s unique goals, drawing on their inner strengths while addressing patterns that no longer serve them.
Terri is especially passionate about supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder.
She is also highly skilled at helping those with low self-esteem rediscover their sense of self-worth and confidence. Whether working with individuals or couples, Terri tailors her approach to each client’s unique goals, drawing on their inner strengths while addressing patterns that no longer serve them.
Dr. Fatigate is a passionate therapist who utilizes highly effective treatments, such as CBT, DBT, and ACT, to empower her clients to achieve their goals. She has had extensive training at a renowned CBT/DBT training center and through Mount Sinai’s esteemed therapy programs. Through relationship building, collaboration, and adapting to each client’s needs, she provides holistic, tailored, and client-centered treatment. Her diverse experiences across outpatient, private practice, and hospitals allow her to connect with clients, regardless of what they are experiencing, and help them achieve symptom reduction and holistic well-being.
Dr. Fatigate is a passionate therapist who utilizes highly effective treatments, such as CBT, DBT, and ACT, to empower her clients to achieve their goals. She has had extensive training at a renowned CBT/DBT training center and through Mount Sinai’s esteemed therapy programs. Through relationship building, collaboration, and adapting to each client’s needs, she provides holistic, tailored, and client-centered treatment. Her diverse experiences across outpatient, private practice, and hospitals allow her to connect with clients, regardless of what they are experiencing, and help them achieve symptom reduction and holistic well-being.
I am a clinical therapist with over 20 years of experience working with adults and couples. I am passionate about helping clients experience growth, healing and greater balance in their lives. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, addiction, relationship issues, grief or loss, I am here to help. I offer compassionate support and the opportunity for deepened insight and new coping strategies. I use an integrative approach based on individual needs and draw from many perspectives including: CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing and psychotherapy.
I am a clinical therapist with over 20 years of experience working with adults and couples. I am passionate about helping clients experience growth, healing and greater balance in their lives. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, addiction, relationship issues, grief or loss, I am here to help. I offer compassionate support and the opportunity for deepened insight and new coping strategies. I use an integrative approach based on individual needs and draw from many perspectives including: CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing and psychotherapy.
Alma Withim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York who has been practicing since 1998. Alma has many years of experience in multiple areas working with minors, adults of all ages, families, and individuals. Her main area of expertise is with trauma survivors: domestic violence, sexual assault, and 9/11 first responders and survivors. Alma is trained in EMDR and has testified in court on behalf of survivors and prepared survivors for the emotional difficulties of testifying in court. Of course, she has worked extensively with people suffering from other problems.
Alma Withim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York who has been practicing since 1998. Alma has many years of experience in multiple areas working with minors, adults of all ages, families, and individuals. Her main area of expertise is with trauma survivors: domestic violence, sexual assault, and 9/11 first responders and survivors. Alma is trained in EMDR and has testified in court on behalf of survivors and prepared survivors for the emotional difficulties of testifying in court. Of course, she has worked extensively with people suffering from other problems.
Dr. Fatigate is a passionate therapist who utilizes highly effective treatments, such as CBT, DBT, and ACT, to empower her clients to achieve their goals. She has had extensive training at a renowned CBT/DBT training center and through Mount Sinai’s esteemed therapy programs. Through relationship building, collaboration, and adapting to each client’s needs, she provides holistic, tailored, and client-centered treatment. Her diverse experiences across outpatient, private practice, and hospitals allow her to connect with clients, regardless of what they are experiencing, and help them achieve symptom reduction and holistic well-being.
Dr. Fatigate is a passionate therapist who utilizes highly effective treatments, such as CBT, DBT, and ACT, to empower her clients to achieve their goals. She has had extensive training at a renowned CBT/DBT training center and through Mount Sinai’s esteemed therapy programs. Through relationship building, collaboration, and adapting to each client’s needs, she provides holistic, tailored, and client-centered treatment. Her diverse experiences across outpatient, private practice, and hospitals allow her to connect with clients, regardless of what they are experiencing, and help them achieve symptom reduction and holistic well-being.
Dr. Fatigate is a passionate therapist who utilizes highly effective treatments, such as CBT, DBT, and ACT, to empower her clients to achieve their goals. She has had extensive training at a renowned CBT/DBT training center and through Mount Sinai’s esteemed therapy programs. Through relationship building, collaboration, and adapting to each client’s needs, she provides holistic, tailored, and client-centered treatment. Her diverse experiences across outpatient, private practice, and hospitals allow her to connect with clients, regardless of what they are experiencing, and help them achieve symptom reduction and holistic well-being.
Dr. Fatigate is a passionate therapist who utilizes highly effective treatments, such as CBT, DBT, and ACT, to empower her clients to achieve their goals. She has had extensive training at a renowned CBT/DBT training center and through Mount Sinai’s esteemed therapy programs. Through relationship building, collaboration, and adapting to each client’s needs, she provides holistic, tailored, and client-centered treatment. Her diverse experiences across outpatient, private practice, and hospitals allow her to connect with clients, regardless of what they are experiencing, and help them achieve symptom reduction and holistic well-being.
Dr. Fatigate is a passionate therapist who utilizes highly effective treatments, such as CBT, DBT, and ACT, to empower her clients to achieve their goals. She has had extensive training at a renowned CBT/DBT training center and through Mount Sinai’s esteemed therapy programs. Through relationship building, collaboration, and adapting to each client’s needs, she provides holistic, tailored, and client-centered treatment. Her diverse experiences across outpatient, private practice, and hospitals allow her to connect with clients, regardless of what they are experiencing, and help them achieve symptom reduction and holistic well-being.
Dr. Fatigate is a passionate therapist who utilizes highly effective treatments, such as CBT, DBT, and ACT, to empower her clients to achieve their goals. She has had extensive training at a renowned CBT/DBT training center and through Mount Sinai’s esteemed therapy programs. Through relationship building, collaboration, and adapting to each client’s needs, she provides holistic, tailored, and client-centered treatment. Her diverse experiences across outpatient, private practice, and hospitals allow her to connect with clients, regardless of what they are experiencing, and help them achieve symptom reduction and holistic well-being.
Even as a high-achieving professional, you still experience negative self-talk. No mater what you accomplish, you constantly her that voice in your head say, “That wasn’t good enough.” You’re obsessed with perfection, but struggle most days with low mood. You’re afraid that you’ll never achieve greatness, but will always be stuck with “great potential.” This fear has grown to be overwhelming and all consuming. “Will I ever amount to anything? Does anything I do matter?” you ask yourself. Your doubts eat at you from the inside and they’ve brought on a feeling of hopelessness.
Even as a high-achieving professional, you still experience negative self-talk. No mater what you accomplish, you constantly her that voice in your head say, “That wasn’t good enough.” You’re obsessed with perfection, but struggle most days with low mood. You’re afraid that you’ll never achieve greatness, but will always be stuck with “great potential.” This fear has grown to be overwhelming and all consuming. “Will I ever amount to anything? Does anything I do matter?” you ask yourself. Your doubts eat at you from the inside and they’ve brought on a feeling of hopelessness.
I have provided compassionate support across diverse settings, including hospice, hospital discharge planning, case management, and mental health therapy. I am dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate complex medical, emotional, and social challenges, always focusing on dignity, advocacy, and empowerment.
I have provided compassionate support across diverse settings, including hospice, hospital discharge planning, case management, and mental health therapy. I am dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate complex medical, emotional, and social challenges, always focusing on dignity, advocacy, and empowerment.
You may look like you have it all together, yet inside, something still feels off. You’ve worked hard to manage your emotions and move forward, but despite your best efforts, you find yourself cycling through anxiety, tension, or a lingering sense of disconnection. You might notice old patterns of self-criticism, emotional overwhelm, or even physical pain that never fully goes away—no matter how much you talk about it or try to rationalize it.
My ideal clients are ready to go beyond traditional talk therapy. They’re looking for a deeper kind of healing—that honors both the mind and the body.
You may look like you have it all together, yet inside, something still feels off. You’ve worked hard to manage your emotions and move forward, but despite your best efforts, you find yourself cycling through anxiety, tension, or a lingering sense of disconnection. You might notice old patterns of self-criticism, emotional overwhelm, or even physical pain that never fully goes away—no matter how much you talk about it or try to rationalize it.
My ideal clients are ready to go beyond traditional talk therapy. They’re looking for a deeper kind of healing—that honors both the mind and the body.
Dr. Fatigate is a passionate therapist who utilizes highly effective treatments, such as CBT, DBT, and ACT, to empower her clients to achieve their goals. She has had extensive training at a renowned CBT/DBT training center and through Mount Sinai’s esteemed therapy programs. Through relationship building, collaboration, and adapting to each client’s needs, she provides holistic, tailored, and client-centered treatment. Her diverse experiences across outpatient, private practice, and hospitals allow her to connect with clients, regardless of what they are experiencing, and help them achieve symptom reduction and holistic well-being.
Dr. Fatigate is a passionate therapist who utilizes highly effective treatments, such as CBT, DBT, and ACT, to empower her clients to achieve their goals. She has had extensive training at a renowned CBT/DBT training center and through Mount Sinai’s esteemed therapy programs. Through relationship building, collaboration, and adapting to each client’s needs, she provides holistic, tailored, and client-centered treatment. Her diverse experiences across outpatient, private practice, and hospitals allow her to connect with clients, regardless of what they are experiencing, and help them achieve symptom reduction and holistic well-being.
Despina provides New York State–compliant supervision to provisionally licensed clinicians, supporting high-quality, evidence-based care across outpatient settings. Despina provides compassionate, evidence-based care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and behavioral challenges. She takes a collaborative approach, working closely with families, schools, and other providers to provide coordinated, high-quality support. She specializes in mood disorders, behavioral and attention challenges, relationship difficulties, and life transitions across the lifespan.
Despina provides New York State–compliant supervision to provisionally licensed clinicians, supporting high-quality, evidence-based care across outpatient settings. Despina provides compassionate, evidence-based care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and behavioral challenges. She takes a collaborative approach, working closely with families, schools, and other providers to provide coordinated, high-quality support. She specializes in mood disorders, behavioral and attention challenges, relationship difficulties, and life transitions across the lifespan.
Kimberly Snow is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York. She has been practicing since 2020, but has more than 15 years of experience in the mental health industry. She holds a Graduate Degree from Adelphi University and is certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy. Kimberly is skilled in various evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Therapy. She is proficient in both telehealth and in-person therapy. Kimberly is passionate about dismantling stigma and promoting equity in mental health for all individuals.
Kimberly Snow is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York. She has been practicing since 2020, but has more than 15 years of experience in the mental health industry. She holds a Graduate Degree from Adelphi University and is certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy. Kimberly is skilled in various evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Therapy. She is proficient in both telehealth and in-person therapy. Kimberly is passionate about dismantling stigma and promoting equity in mental health for all individuals.
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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.