Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Portland, OR
With 20 years experience, I welcome clients from marginalized groups and especially neurodivergence in the form of bipolar disorder, autism, and/or ADHD.
In couples work, I help folks relate more effectively to feel more like "experts" on each other's needs. With individuals, I focus on support and skills for neurodivergent people who are autistic, have bipolar disorder and/or ADHD. I see a lot of late-in-life diagnosed people who are finally realizing why their life has felt like a struggle for so long.
With 20 years experience, I welcome clients from marginalized groups and especially neurodivergence in the form of bipolar disorder, autism, and/or ADHD.
In couples work, I help folks relate more effectively to feel more like "experts" on each other's needs. With individuals, I focus on support and skills for neurodivergent people who are autistic, have bipolar disorder and/or ADHD. I see a lot of late-in-life diagnosed people who are finally realizing why their life has felt like a struggle for so long.
Melanie Swallow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214
Waitlist for new clients
Have you been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, or other mood disorders?
I am passionate about providing education related to trauma and mental health challenges as a way of breaking down the stigma of mental health care and helping people feel empowered to be an active participant in their healing. I have over 15 years experience as a therapist, and am trained in somatic healing as well as intemal family systems, DBT & CBT.
Have you been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, or other mood disorders?
I am passionate about providing education related to trauma and mental health challenges as a way of breaking down the stigma of mental health care and helping people feel empowered to be an active participant in their healing. I have over 15 years experience as a therapist, and am trained in somatic healing as well as intemal family systems, DBT & CBT.
I offer services for conditions like ADHD, depression, anxiety and Bipolar disorder.
You’ve been scrolling through social media for an hour even though you said you’d meet up with a friend. Your internet bill is overdue—because you simply forgot to pay it. Your laundry and dishes pile up while you spend most of your time on your latest hobby—one that you will drop as soon as it becomes boring or difficult. This leaves you feeling frustrated, helpless, and as though something is wrong with you.
I offer services for conditions like ADHD, depression, anxiety and Bipolar disorder.
You’ve been scrolling through social media for an hour even though you said you’d meet up with a friend. Your internet bill is overdue—because you simply forgot to pay it. Your laundry and dishes pile up while you spend most of your time on your latest hobby—one that you will drop as soon as it becomes boring or difficult. This leaves you feeling frustrated, helpless, and as though something is wrong with you.
Living with depression, anxiety, or Bipolar Disorder can feel like a constant battle.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns affecting your emotions and behavior. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs, fostering resilience and emotional well-being. Together, we’ll build practical tools for lasting change.
Living with depression, anxiety, or Bipolar Disorder can feel like a constant battle.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns affecting your emotions and behavior. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs, fostering resilience and emotional well-being. Together, we’ll build practical tools for lasting change.
I have a great passion for empowering those suffering from chronic mental health disorders such as BIPOLAR disorder.
Our life stories do not always have the fairy tale endings that we hoped for, but we are not mere puppets. We are active agents in pursuit of meaningful moments and positive outcomes. I will help you identify your strengths and collaborate with you to find solutions to challenges in your story. I strive to provide a counseling relationship in which you can feel safe, heard, and supported as you explore or process whatever you choose.
I have a great passion for empowering those suffering from chronic mental health disorders such as BIPOLAR disorder.
Our life stories do not always have the fairy tale endings that we hoped for, but we are not mere puppets. We are active agents in pursuit of meaningful moments and positive outcomes. I will help you identify your strengths and collaborate with you to find solutions to challenges in your story. I strive to provide a counseling relationship in which you can feel safe, heard, and supported as you explore or process whatever you choose.
I believe that a good fit and feeling confident with your therapist is the first step in reaching your therapeutic goals. Since 2011, I have worked with a wide array of clients and I have specific experience working with people who experience depression, anxiety, Bipolar, life transitions, stress, self-esteem challenges, women’s issues, trauma, and more. Since everyone is different, I utilize a variety of approaches to help people attain the life they desire and deserve. These include but are not limited to CBT, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and solution focused therapy.
I believe that a good fit and feeling confident with your therapist is the first step in reaching your therapeutic goals. Since 2011, I have worked with a wide array of clients and I have specific experience working with people who experience depression, anxiety, Bipolar, life transitions, stress, self-esteem challenges, women’s issues, trauma, and more. Since everyone is different, I utilize a variety of approaches to help people attain the life they desire and deserve. These include but are not limited to CBT, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and solution focused therapy.
My clients might have had traumatic experiences in their lives, be struggling with anxiety or depression, or live with bipolar disorder.
My style is collaborative, authentic, and personal. I practice from a person-centered approach and when appropriate pull from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Feminist Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. While I may draw from different therapeutic modalities in our work, I believe you are the expert of your own life and I take a role of support.
My clients might have had traumatic experiences in their lives, be struggling with anxiety or depression, or live with bipolar disorder.
My style is collaborative, authentic, and personal. I practice from a person-centered approach and when appropriate pull from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Feminist Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. While I may draw from different therapeutic modalities in our work, I believe you are the expert of your own life and I take a role of support.
Evan Egener
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97215
I specialize in anxiety, ADHD, trauma, bipolar, depression, substance use disorders, parenting challenges, and relationship issues.
My approach leverages mindfulness, compassion, and behavioral change. The interventions I utilize are outcome-oriented, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). As you seek therapy, I believe you deserve tangible progress that embraces your full and complex human experience.
I specialize in anxiety, ADHD, trauma, bipolar, depression, substance use disorders, parenting challenges, and relationship issues.
My approach leverages mindfulness, compassion, and behavioral change. The interventions I utilize are outcome-oriented, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). As you seek therapy, I believe you deserve tangible progress that embraces your full and complex human experience.
Sarah Kimes
Professional Counselor Associate , LPCA, QMHP, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I work with people experiencing the impact of trauma- especially complex PTSD, developmental, relational, and religious trauma- as well as those experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, challenges with self-worth, Bipolar and other mood disorders, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, domestic violence and abuse intervention.
You have the ability to heal, to find wellness, recover from trauma, and reclaim your personal power, and I'm here to support you through your healing journey. I provide a safe space where everyone is welcome to be their authentic self. I realize that asking for help isn't easy; sometimes it's hard to move forward after traumatic events; maybe you struggle to find meaning, self-worth, or self-esteem after experiencing trauma; maybe healing feels impossible right now, but healing IS possible, and I'm here to support you.
I work with people experiencing the impact of trauma- especially complex PTSD, developmental, relational, and religious trauma- as well as those experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, challenges with self-worth, Bipolar and other mood disorders, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, domestic violence and abuse intervention.
You have the ability to heal, to find wellness, recover from trauma, and reclaim your personal power, and I'm here to support you through your healing journey. I provide a safe space where everyone is welcome to be their authentic self. I realize that asking for help isn't easy; sometimes it's hard to move forward after traumatic events; maybe you struggle to find meaning, self-worth, or self-esteem after experiencing trauma; maybe healing feels impossible right now, but healing IS possible, and I'm here to support you.
My areas of specialization include Anxiety, ADHD, ASD, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Women's Issues.
I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.
My areas of specialization include Anxiety, ADHD, ASD, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Women's Issues.
I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.
I often help people who struggle with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, social anxiety, adhd, extreme states, bipolar disorder, addiction and sleep disorders.
As a holistic and trauma informed counselor, I offer a warm and safe environment to gather insight, and develop the tools to help integrate and resolve the challenges in your life. I view myself as an ally, gently and compassionately encouraging each individual to take the steps to help themselves heal.
I often help people who struggle with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, social anxiety, adhd, extreme states, bipolar disorder, addiction and sleep disorders.
As a holistic and trauma informed counselor, I offer a warm and safe environment to gather insight, and develop the tools to help integrate and resolve the challenges in your life. I view myself as an ally, gently and compassionately encouraging each individual to take the steps to help themselves heal.
Meet Our Bipolar Disorder Therapists
Suzanne Manser
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97213
Waitlist for new clients
I also have extensive experience working with people with depression, bipolar disorder, and relationship concerns.
My therapy is rooted in empirically based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), psychodynamic theory, and neuroscience research. I develop customized strategies to help my patients manage painful thoughts and emotions, change unhelpful behaviors, and increase motivation. I also help cultivate self-compassion and self-understanding.
I also have extensive experience working with people with depression, bipolar disorder, and relationship concerns.
My therapy is rooted in empirically based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), psychodynamic theory, and neuroscience research. I develop customized strategies to help my patients manage painful thoughts and emotions, change unhelpful behaviors, and increase motivation. I also help cultivate self-compassion and self-understanding.
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, social phobias, coping with grief and loss, relationship challenges, emotional regulation, bipolar, autism, depression and more.
I am a licensed LPC and LMFT in Oregon with over 9 years of professional counseling experience. I am also an expressive arts therapist and dedicated to supporting individuals like you in achieving balance and well-being in your life.
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, social phobias, coping with grief and loss, relationship challenges, emotional regulation, bipolar, autism, depression and more.
I am a licensed LPC and LMFT in Oregon with over 9 years of professional counseling experience. I am also an expressive arts therapist and dedicated to supporting individuals like you in achieving balance and well-being in your life.
I specialize in trauma processing, depression, and anxiety (social anxiety, generalized anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, etc.), but have worked with a variety of issues including bipolar disorder, suicidal ideation, difficult relationships with family and friends, substance use, life transitions, hallucinations, ADHD, autism and more.
Our past experiences can impact how we navigate the present. Understanding and processing our experiences can lead to healing and transformation. My priority is creating an open and safe space to explore these experiences through genuine connection, empathy and acceptance. I use a person-centered and trauma-informed approach to therapy that draws on techniques from EMDR, parts work (internal family systems therapy), attachment theory, somatic therapy, emotionally focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and others that align with your unique needs, values and goals.
I specialize in trauma processing, depression, and anxiety (social anxiety, generalized anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, etc.), but have worked with a variety of issues including bipolar disorder, suicidal ideation, difficult relationships with family and friends, substance use, life transitions, hallucinations, ADHD, autism and more.
Our past experiences can impact how we navigate the present. Understanding and processing our experiences can lead to healing and transformation. My priority is creating an open and safe space to explore these experiences through genuine connection, empathy and acceptance. I use a person-centered and trauma-informed approach to therapy that draws on techniques from EMDR, parts work (internal family systems therapy), attachment theory, somatic therapy, emotionally focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and others that align with your unique needs, values and goals.
My areas of specialization include Anxiety, ADHD, ASD, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders and Body Image, Self-Harm and Harm Reduction, as well as Stress and Resilience during Life Transitions.
Hello, my name is Rachel Ravarra, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Our work together will center on self-exploration and the development of skills to preserve a connection to one's identity in difficult times. Employing a client-centered approach, I assist individuals in building resilience, increasing self-awareness, and developing practical coping skills to manage life's challenges with a healing, grounded, and reflective sense of self.
My areas of specialization include Anxiety, ADHD, ASD, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders and Body Image, Self-Harm and Harm Reduction, as well as Stress and Resilience during Life Transitions.
Hello, my name is Rachel Ravarra, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Our work together will center on self-exploration and the development of skills to preserve a connection to one's identity in difficult times. Employing a client-centered approach, I assist individuals in building resilience, increasing self-awareness, and developing practical coping skills to manage life's challenges with a healing, grounded, and reflective sense of self.
In addition to his primary specialties, Antonio is skilled in addressing issues such as bipolar disorder, obsessivecompulsive disorder, and sleep disorders/insomnia.
Antonio Zitting, a Professional Counselor Associate at LifeStance Health, offers empathetic and expert mental health services to individuals across Oregon. Antonio is dedicated to creating a therapeutic environment where clients feel deeply understood and genuinely cared for. He provides individual therapy for adults and seniors, addressing a range of mental health issues with compassion and skill. Antonio is particularly passionate about treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD. His approach to therapy is eclectic, drawing from PersonCentered Counseling, Psychoanalysis, Existentialism, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
In addition to his primary specialties, Antonio is skilled in addressing issues such as bipolar disorder, obsessivecompulsive disorder, and sleep disorders/insomnia.
Antonio Zitting, a Professional Counselor Associate at LifeStance Health, offers empathetic and expert mental health services to individuals across Oregon. Antonio is dedicated to creating a therapeutic environment where clients feel deeply understood and genuinely cared for. He provides individual therapy for adults and seniors, addressing a range of mental health issues with compassion and skill. Antonio is particularly passionate about treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD. His approach to therapy is eclectic, drawing from PersonCentered Counseling, Psychoanalysis, Existentialism, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and many other common concerns like panic, bipolar, postpartum depression, and suicidal thoughts.
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We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and many other common concerns like panic, bipolar, postpartum depression, and suicidal thoughts.
It gets much better from here. No matter what you're going through, our expert providers are here to help with online mental health care tailored to you. Brightside Health offers personalized psychiatry, proven therapy, or both to help you feel better. Get started right from home, with appointments in as little as 2 days.
I have experience in addressing a wide range of concerns and diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, chronic health struggles, self-esteem, stress management, and ADHD.
Using evidence-based techniques and drawing from various therapeutic modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness practices, I tailor my approach to suit each individual's needs. Together, we can work on understanding patterns, exploring emotions, and setting achievable goals to promote personal growth.
I have experience in addressing a wide range of concerns and diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, chronic health struggles, self-esteem, stress management, and ADHD.
Using evidence-based techniques and drawing from various therapeutic modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness practices, I tailor my approach to suit each individual's needs. Together, we can work on understanding patterns, exploring emotions, and setting achievable goals to promote personal growth.
Ramzy Darwish
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Ramzy Darwish, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I currently work with adults suffering from mental illness, and I am very comfortable helping others through their unique symptoms of Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder (I & II), as well as other conditions.
In therapy, I prefer a collaborative, strengths-based approach, and I genuinely thrive on being challenged. I am passionate about helping others overcome the obstacles that they find standing in their way at different stages of life, and enjoy customizing my approach to each client’s strengths and needs. I employ a combination of therapy modalities.
I currently work with adults suffering from mental illness, and I am very comfortable helping others through their unique symptoms of Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder (I & II), as well as other conditions.
In therapy, I prefer a collaborative, strengths-based approach, and I genuinely thrive on being challenged. I am passionate about helping others overcome the obstacles that they find standing in their way at different stages of life, and enjoy customizing my approach to each client’s strengths and needs. I employ a combination of therapy modalities.
The focus of my practice is working with people with mood disorders, usually defined as depression or bipolar disorder as well as anxiety disorders.
I think of my approach to helping people as a collaborative and educational one. Most people who come in for therapy are wanting to make a change in their lives but are struggling in some manor. I feel that the best way to implement change is through one's thoughts (cognitions), feelings, and behaviors-this kind of approach is known as Cognitive-Behavioral therapy (CBT).
A person needs to welcome the challenges and opportunities in his or her life with a clear and calm mind - These are the cognitive and behavioral aspects of CBT.
The focus of my practice is working with people with mood disorders, usually defined as depression or bipolar disorder as well as anxiety disorders.
I think of my approach to helping people as a collaborative and educational one. Most people who come in for therapy are wanting to make a change in their lives but are struggling in some manor. I feel that the best way to implement change is through one's thoughts (cognitions), feelings, and behaviors-this kind of approach is known as Cognitive-Behavioral therapy (CBT).
A person needs to welcome the challenges and opportunities in his or her life with a clear and calm mind - These are the cognitive and behavioral aspects of CBT.
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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.