Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Alvarado, TX
Hi, I'm Sondra!
My mission is to help individuals and families improve their lives through effective mental health counseling.
Hi, I'm Sondra!
My mission is to help individuals and families improve their lives through effective mental health counseling.
I work with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, and mood disorders such as Bipolar Disorder.
My therapeutic approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Brief Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, and I am EMDR-Trained (must meet the criteria for this approach). For couples, I use Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I work with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, and mood disorders such as Bipolar Disorder.
My therapeutic approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Brief Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, and I am EMDR-Trained (must meet the criteria for this approach). For couples, I use Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I work with couples/individuals stuck in unhealthy communication patterns, negative thought patterns, and feeling disconnected by helping them to develop secure attachments and safety in their relationships, using EFT and CBT. I use Narrative Therapy and SFBT for those who want brief or long-term therapy. Individuals with underlying traumas that are impacting their relationships, helping them to process and adjust, using CBT, EMDR, and WET. I also help clients learn balance with the belief that clients must be willing to identify or trace back where things got off track and then be open to change.
I work with couples/individuals stuck in unhealthy communication patterns, negative thought patterns, and feeling disconnected by helping them to develop secure attachments and safety in their relationships, using EFT and CBT. I use Narrative Therapy and SFBT for those who want brief or long-term therapy. Individuals with underlying traumas that are impacting their relationships, helping them to process and adjust, using CBT, EMDR, and WET. I also help clients learn balance with the belief that clients must be willing to identify or trace back where things got off track and then be open to change.
Are you carrying pain that others can’t see. You may feel alone, stuck in cycles of anxiety, shame, or relationship struggles that keep repeating. Often these patterns begin in environments where emotional needs weren’t fully seen or supported, leaving you in survival mode, overthinking, shutting down, or doubting yourself. Therapy can be a space to understand these patterns with compassion rather than judgment. I help adults explore the roots of these experiences and reconnect with their sense of self so they can move toward greater clarity, balance, and authenticity. I am here to help you through this in a safe space.
Are you carrying pain that others can’t see. You may feel alone, stuck in cycles of anxiety, shame, or relationship struggles that keep repeating. Often these patterns begin in environments where emotional needs weren’t fully seen or supported, leaving you in survival mode, overthinking, shutting down, or doubting yourself. Therapy can be a space to understand these patterns with compassion rather than judgment. I help adults explore the roots of these experiences and reconnect with their sense of self so they can move toward greater clarity, balance, and authenticity. I am here to help you through this in a safe space.
I offer a supportive, creative space where you can explore what’s holding you back and begin working toward healing and growth. My experience includes counseling children, teens, and adults using a combination of art therapy, talk therapy, play therapy, and somatic techniques. I've worked in nonprofit settings, trauma-focused care, and private practice. I also provide Christian counseling and have experience with animal-assisted therapy and holistic approaches to healing.
I offer a supportive, creative space where you can explore what’s holding you back and begin working toward healing and growth. My experience includes counseling children, teens, and adults using a combination of art therapy, talk therapy, play therapy, and somatic techniques. I've worked in nonprofit settings, trauma-focused care, and private practice. I also provide Christian counseling and have experience with animal-assisted therapy and holistic approaches to healing.
I've had the privilege of walking alongside clients through their mental health journeys in a variety of settings, from outpatient centers to telehealth platforms. My path to becoming a therapist was driven by a deep interest in understanding how people process their experiences and build resilience. I've seen firsthand how challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma can impact every part of life. My goal is to be a reliable source of support when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or alone.
I've had the privilege of walking alongside clients through their mental health journeys in a variety of settings, from outpatient centers to telehealth platforms. My path to becoming a therapist was driven by a deep interest in understanding how people process their experiences and build resilience. I've seen firsthand how challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma can impact every part of life. My goal is to be a reliable source of support when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or alone.
I work with women who feel overwhelmed by the pressure to balance career, relationships, and motherhood. Many struggle with anxiety, burnout, people-pleasing, or feeling like they’ve lost themselves while caring for everyone else. They want relief from the constant mental load, more confidence, and the ability to set boundaries without guilt. In therapy, we focus on managing anxiety, reducing overwhelm, and helping you reconnect with yourself so you can feel more calm, confident, and balanced in your daily life.
I work with women who feel overwhelmed by the pressure to balance career, relationships, and motherhood. Many struggle with anxiety, burnout, people-pleasing, or feeling like they’ve lost themselves while caring for everyone else. They want relief from the constant mental load, more confidence, and the ability to set boundaries without guilt. In therapy, we focus on managing anxiety, reducing overwhelm, and helping you reconnect with yourself so you can feel more calm, confident, and balanced in your daily life.
We offer In Person and Virtual appointments for Children, Teens, Adults, and Families.
Our licensed therapists can help you with issues like: Adoption or Foster Care Experiences · Anxiety or Depression · Infertility, Grief and Loss · Parenting Challenges · Relationship Concerns · Stress · Traumatic Events · and more...
Problems rarely just go away on their own, and it feels exhausting to be stuck. You shouldn't have to live like that.
To find relief, schedule an appointment, work with your therapist, and move forward with confidence.
Offices: Waxahachie, San Antonio, and Cypress, Texas and Farmington, Missouri
We offer In Person and Virtual appointments for Children, Teens, Adults, and Families.
Our licensed therapists can help you with issues like: Adoption or Foster Care Experiences · Anxiety or Depression · Infertility, Grief and Loss · Parenting Challenges · Relationship Concerns · Stress · Traumatic Events · and more...
Problems rarely just go away on their own, and it feels exhausting to be stuck. You shouldn't have to live like that.
To find relief, schedule an appointment, work with your therapist, and move forward with confidence.
Offices: Waxahachie, San Antonio, and Cypress, Texas and Farmington, Missouri
Heather Parks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Currently, I am treating ages 8 and up, with anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, relationship struggles, and physical/sexual/ emotional abuse.
You go to bed at night and wake up the next morning still feeling ashamed, stuck, and afraid of not being able to reach your utmost potential. You’re harder on yourself than with others who have similiar struggles. By changing your thought process and self talk, you are then able to take action. As your therapist, we will collaborate on becoming your own best friend by creating a path in finding balance between holding yourself accountable for your own actions and beating yourself up to the point of being immobilized and isolated. My passion is walking beside you and learning ways to embrace yourself in feeling positive change.
Currently, I am treating ages 8 and up, with anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, relationship struggles, and physical/sexual/ emotional abuse.
You go to bed at night and wake up the next morning still feeling ashamed, stuck, and afraid of not being able to reach your utmost potential. You’re harder on yourself than with others who have similiar struggles. By changing your thought process and self talk, you are then able to take action. As your therapist, we will collaborate on becoming your own best friend by creating a path in finding balance between holding yourself accountable for your own actions and beating yourself up to the point of being immobilized and isolated. My passion is walking beside you and learning ways to embrace yourself in feeling positive change.
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Are you worried about your marriage/relationship? Are you struggling with happiness or with other stressors in your life? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here. We know this is hard, and you've likely been debating seeking help for months, if not years.
Are you worried about your marriage/relationship? Are you struggling with happiness or with other stressors in your life? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here. We know this is hard, and you've likely been debating seeking help for months, if not years.
I bring a wealth of experience from working in inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings, where I have supported individuals navigating a wide variety of mental health challenges. Over my career, I have developed a deep understanding of conditions such as trauma, PTSD, grief, loss, and dual diagnoses, enabling me to provide care that is both informed and compassionate. My approach is rooted in flexibility and collaboration, tailoring evidence-based techniques to fit each client’s unique circumstances and goals.
I bring a wealth of experience from working in inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings, where I have supported individuals navigating a wide variety of mental health challenges. Over my career, I have developed a deep understanding of conditions such as trauma, PTSD, grief, loss, and dual diagnoses, enabling me to provide care that is both informed and compassionate. My approach is rooted in flexibility and collaboration, tailoring evidence-based techniques to fit each client’s unique circumstances and goals.
Adults (15 and over) who suffer from depression, anxiety, bipolar, isolation, sexual identity problems, and poor self esteem.
Hello, I’m Ryan Judice, LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Texas. I provide telehealth counseling exclusively, making it easier for you to access support from the comfort and privacy of your own space.I work with a wide range of clients, including veterans, families, and individuals managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. My approach is client-centered and collaborative, drawing from evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based strategies.
Adults (15 and over) who suffer from depression, anxiety, bipolar, isolation, sexual identity problems, and poor self esteem.
Hello, I’m Ryan Judice, LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Texas. I provide telehealth counseling exclusively, making it easier for you to access support from the comfort and privacy of your own space.I work with a wide range of clients, including veterans, families, and individuals managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. My approach is client-centered and collaborative, drawing from evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based strategies.
Adult clients wishing to work with me may have any number of issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, bipolar, autism spectrum disorder, and chronic pain.
I use an integrative approach to treatment which includes the therapist and client determining goals but also individual strengths, and create skills by using research driven interventions and your experiences and wisdom to both grow and/or diminish that which is problematic, but not defined by your symptoms.
Adult clients wishing to work with me may have any number of issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, bipolar, autism spectrum disorder, and chronic pain.
I use an integrative approach to treatment which includes the therapist and client determining goals but also individual strengths, and create skills by using research driven interventions and your experiences and wisdom to both grow and/or diminish that which is problematic, but not defined by your symptoms.
I bring a wealth of experience from working in inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings, where I have supported individuals navigating a wide variety of mental health challenges. Over the years, I have developed a deep understanding of conditions such as trauma, PTSD, grief, loss, and dual diagnoses, enabling me to provide care that is both informed and compassionate. My approach is rooted in flexibility and collaboration, tailoring evidence-based techniques to fit each client’s unique circumstances and goals.
I bring a wealth of experience from working in inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings, where I have supported individuals navigating a wide variety of mental health challenges. Over the years, I have developed a deep understanding of conditions such as trauma, PTSD, grief, loss, and dual diagnoses, enabling me to provide care that is both informed and compassionate. My approach is rooted in flexibility and collaboration, tailoring evidence-based techniques to fit each client’s unique circumstances and goals.
Karen Penrod is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 1996. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling. Karen has experience working with a wide spectrum of clients from various backgrounds and with diverse issues. She considers it an honor to be with each client while they face life’s challenges, and she is very positive about a person’s ability to change. Outside of work, Karen enjoys needlepoint, photography, painting, and her precious grandchildren.
Karen Penrod is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 1996. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling. Karen has experience working with a wide spectrum of clients from various backgrounds and with diverse issues. She considers it an honor to be with each client while they face life’s challenges, and she is very positive about a person’s ability to change. Outside of work, Karen enjoys needlepoint, photography, painting, and her precious grandchildren.
I’m Samantha, and I bring over two decades of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s most challenging moments. My career has spanned nearly every level of care — from emergency psychiatric services, long-term rehabilitation, and community mental health. I’ve also had the honor of serving as a Captain in the U.S. Army, where I led programs focused on family advocacy and behavioral health.
I work with clients of all ages. I have experience working with mood disorders, thought disorders and supporting clients navigating unique or complex conditions like Havana Syndrome and targeted harassment experiences.
I’m Samantha, and I bring over two decades of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s most challenging moments. My career has spanned nearly every level of care — from emergency psychiatric services, long-term rehabilitation, and community mental health. I’ve also had the honor of serving as a Captain in the U.S. Army, where I led programs focused on family advocacy and behavioral health.
I work with clients of all ages. I have experience working with mood disorders, thought disorders and supporting clients navigating unique or complex conditions like Havana Syndrome and targeted harassment experiences.
Now Accepting New Clients There are times when life can just be a struggle. Taking the first step can many times be the hardest. I am dedicated to providing my clients with a safe environment and the support needed to begin the process of healing. Therapy requires trust, and the relationship that emerges between us will hopefully be significant and meaningful in your life. My ultimate goal with each client is to enhance self awareness and empower each individual.
Now Accepting New Clients There are times when life can just be a struggle. Taking the first step can many times be the hardest. I am dedicated to providing my clients with a safe environment and the support needed to begin the process of healing. Therapy requires trust, and the relationship that emerges between us will hopefully be significant and meaningful in your life. My ultimate goal with each client is to enhance self awareness and empower each individual.
I've worked extensively with personality disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, relationships and debilitating anxiety.
Mood and personality disorders can leave you feeling "locked up". Step by step help can happen to regain that better feeling. Put your energy where it counts and make a lasting difference in your life.
I've worked extensively with personality disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, relationships and debilitating anxiety.
Mood and personality disorders can leave you feeling "locked up". Step by step help can happen to regain that better feeling. Put your energy where it counts and make a lasting difference in your life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience. I bring a compassionate, solution-focused approach to my work. My clients are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, life transitions, or grief and loss. They want to learn coping skills, reduce symptoms, gain self-awareness, heal from past trauma, process grief, and improve communication skills in relationships. Together, we focus on developing self-insight, identifying triggers, and building healthy coping skills to process painful emotions and overcome challenges.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience. I bring a compassionate, solution-focused approach to my work. My clients are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, life transitions, or grief and loss. They want to learn coping skills, reduce symptoms, gain self-awareness, heal from past trauma, process grief, and improve communication skills in relationships. Together, we focus on developing self-insight, identifying triggers, and building healthy coping skills to process painful emotions and overcome challenges.
I specialize in working with trauma, mood disorders and anxiety. I am EMDR Certified with experience in several other types of therapy including CBT, DBT and exposure. I especially love helping women and LGBTQ+ folks navigate life and its many challenges. You don't have to do this alone.
I specialize in working with trauma, mood disorders and anxiety. I am EMDR Certified with experience in several other types of therapy including CBT, DBT and exposure. I especially love helping women and LGBTQ+ folks navigate life and its many challenges. You don't have to do this alone.
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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.