Bipolar Disorder Therapists in San Antonio, TX
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Taofeeq Awesu
Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I counsel and develop treatment plan for individuals, couples and group for the treatment of various mental health disorders like Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety,
Bipolar disorder
, Stress and Anger management, PTSD, Grief counseling and host of others.
I'm an empathic licensed professional mental health counselor with proven ability to work independently and collaboratively to at risk diverse population. My unique and diverse backgrounds couples with my multicultural experience helping in crisis intervention, suicide risk evaluation, diagnostic evaluation, psychometric testing, case documentation and biopsychosocial assessment. I work with my population using proven and evidenced based approaches. I am trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapist with an advanced integrated therapies tailored to meet each client strengths and abilities.
Teri Johnson Psychotherapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC-S
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Screening and treatment for
Bipolar
, Borderline Personality, Narcissistic Personality, Anti Social Personality, Histrionic Personality, Anxiety, Depression, Austism, and ADHD for children and adults.
Accepting new clients. With over 10 years of experience, I have a passion for helping others discover their best selves. Fears, anxieties, and difficult circumstances can leave us feeling stuck and hold us back from living the life we truly want. I join with my clients to explore barriers and overcome them to create a sense of peace and wholeness. Therapy is the most beneficial when we engage in meaningful discussion and exploration of your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and life history. My goal with clients is to help them arrive at a place where they feel comfortable, secure, and empowered to be themselves.
Mallory Beckwith
LPC-Associate, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi there! My name is Mallory Beckwith, LPC-A, supervised by Sarah Arnold, LPC-S. Are you struggling with
bipolar disorder
and need some help navigating the intense mood swings that comes with the disorder? Or maybe you recently started taking medication and need some help tracking your moods so you can communicate with your psychiatrist and get stable. I can help guide you through the early, middle, or later stages of getting diagnosed with
bipolar disorder
and teach you mindfulness skills to help you stabilize and get grounded. I feel very connected to clients struggling with
bipolar
and am here to help you cope and recover.
Austin City Family Practice and Mental Health
MD
Verified
Verified
Hello, I am a Board Certified Family Physician with an interest in Mental Health and Addiction Medicine. I have extensive experience managing Depression, Anxiety, PTSD,
Bipolar Disorder
, and certain Thought Disorders. I also enjoy treating Opioid Addiction with Suboxone. Many of my skills were developed at the Eastern Pennsylvania Institute and the Drexel Medical School. I will be prescribing antidepressants, anxiety medications, and medications for PTSD,
Bipolar Disorder
, Personality Disorders, and other. I will also share some of the principles I learned at the Institute for Rational Emotive Therapy in NYC.
Lisa Wallace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCDC
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with a wide variety of populations, specializing in helping adults who struggle with depression, anxiety,
bipolar
, ADHD, or substance use.
Have you ever looked at your reflection and wondered who you are? Do you ever feel lost or wonder where you are headed? Confession- I have. I realized later in life that my calling was to become a therapist. Long before returning to college, I received on-the-job training through my own experiences as a mother, wife, friend, and as an individual struggling with depression and anxiety. These experiences helped prepare me for my role as a therapist. Just like my clients, I looked for a therapist to talk to, one who would listen and be able to understand where I was coming from.
Cherica Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
My name is Ms. Cherica Allen. I am a Licensed Professional Therapist and a Licensed Family Therapist Associate with over 15 years of experience working with Individuals, Couples, and Families. My main focuses are Adolescents/Teens, Anger Management,
Bipolar Disorder
, Career Counseling, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Peer Relationships, Job Stress, Infidelity, Marital/Pre-Marital, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, and many more. I use a mix of ACT, Client-Centered Therapy, Coaching, CBT, Compassion Focused, and many more. I believe you have the tools necessary to transform your struggles into triumphs.
Margaret Bean
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My working experiences have offered me a wide range of opportunities to counsel couples, families, children, adolescents, and adults. I have knowledge in many areas including trauma, PTSD, depression,
bipolar
, schizophrenia, anxiety, self-esteem, multigenerational challenges, sexual assault, human trafficking, life transitions, and grief. experience working with members of the queer identity through all stages of their identity exploration and acceptance. I am also informed in various relationship practices including monogamous and alternative styles such as polyamory, kink, long-distance, and open relationships.
Carolyn McWilliams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have extensive experience serving people with serious mental struggles like Schizophrenia,
Bipolar
, and Trauma.
With all that is going on right now, many people are struggling with unprecedented expectations and stressors, leading to significant anxiety and depression. Might you be one of them? Or perhaps you have been surviving with a serious mental health struggle such as
Bipolar Disorder
, Schizophrenia, or Trauma for quite some time and are looking for support? Take the time to prioritize your wellness by seeking support. If you are ready to gain deeper self-understanding and build a life that you love, I am here to help.
Suzette Sova
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
She has a background working with persons with
Bipolar
I and II, schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, and substance use disorders.
Suzette is passionate about helping people and assisting them to attain their dreams and goals. She believes in meeting people where they are at and listening nonjudgmentally, allowing people to be heard and understood. If the uncertainty of life and life circumstances begin to overwhelm you, she will be there to listen and guide you to the place you hope and long to be. Suzette understands the complexity of life and relationships and has a background in working with victims and families of domestic violence, trauma survivors, and individuals struggling with depression, PTSD, and anxiety.
Carla Neven
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPC
Verified
Verified
Hi, I'm Carla, an LPC in Texas. I have worked with adolescents, adults, and families for over nine years in non-profit social services agencies. I graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor's of Art in 2012 and my Master's of Art in Professional Counseling from Amberton University in Dallas, Texas, in 2019. My goal as a therapist is to help teach you a set of tools to help you live a fulfilling and independent life. I work primarily with mood disorders (including depression and
Bipolar
disorders), personality disorders, trauma/PTSD, and stress management.
Waitlist for new clients
Kelly Clarke
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I also have experience with those struggling with anger management, self-esteem, LGBTQIA issues, PTSD and other mental health diagnoses such as Schizophrenia and
Bipolar Disorder
.
Hello, I am Kelly Clarke, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I have a passion for helping adolescents and young adults. I also have experience working with adults, children, families and couples in residential and outpatient settings.
Esperanza Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, LPC-S
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with ADD/ADHD, ODD, OCD,
bipolar disorder
, anxiety, depression, divorce recovery, spiritual issues & PTSD.
*** www.EsperanzaCounselingSA.com *** Esperanza Counseling Services offers evening & weekend sessions in English and/or Spanish. I enjoy working with people of all ages: 3 - 100. The purpose of counseling is to instill hope, provide a safe place for people to voice their feelings and concerns, while empowering them with tools to improve their lives. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their age or circumstances. I have many years of experience working with children who have attention deficits and hyperactivity (ADHD). I worked in public schools for 8 years; 4 of which as a Parent Educator.
Carina Zuniga
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I have had the privilege of working with refugees, substance abuse, crisis services, and skills training before becoming a therapist. Throughout that time and even now, I have maintained an appreciation for working with individuals from all kinds of backgrounds with concerns ranging from depression, anxiety, and
bipolar disorder
to trauma, ADHD, and others.
Tori Parker
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Verified
Verified
My specialities include: Anxiety, depression,
bipolar disorder
, life transitions, relationship challenges, parenting, self-esteem, and spiritual counseling.
There are times when we may feel stuck and not know what to do. We may be unsure of what the next best steps are for our lives. I’m here to help you figure out those solutions for your lives while learning how to give yourself grace and forgiveness. It has been shown that when we make small changes, it can create a new trajectory in our life. I’m here to help you determine what small change you can make to live a more fulfilled life. Supervised by Larry Mack, LPC-S
Gregorio Lozano
Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor open to guiding you through a journey of wellness. If you are seeking relief from anxiety, fears, addictions, loneliness, relationship challenges, or struggles that are troubling you, then I would like the opportunity to help you. I also enjoy helping families and couples resolve issues that affect the functioning of the family unit or relationship.I received my education from The University of Texas at San Antonio. I have experience working with individuals with severe mental illnesses such as depressive,
bipolar
, schizophrenia, and substance abuse conditions.
Arthur Gaylian Kirby II
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS MDIV, LPC(S) , LMFT(S)
Verified
Verified
Life experience has taught me to understand mental illness,
bipolar
mood disorder, other mood disorders, personality disorders, abuse victims of multiple sources, attachment disorders, sick and healthy religion and spiritually.
My job is to help people live happier lives. My office is a continuing education service for all who enter. The goal for me, and hopefully for the person I am working with, is to learn from each other through the change agent of conversation. After 40 years of experience my belief is that humans never really change until what they have does not work anymore, is broken, and gone. Thus change begins with loss, some small and some life ending. At these moments of transition, learning how to let go is the lesson, whether we like it or not. Whatever big change you are going through, positive or negative begins with an ending.
Sabrena Montgomery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
We work with individuals living with Depression,
Bipolar Disorder
, Anxiety, Relationship, Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective Disorders, Self-Esteem, Life, and Parenting/Teen issues and other issues.
YOUR HEALING BEGINS NOW! YOU DON'T HAVE TO SUFFER ALONE! We are here to support you. We believe in the ideals of building mental & emotional well-belling through self-empowerment of the mind, body, & spirit providing a relatable approach with realistic insight. We utilize a compassionate & innovative care approach in a non-judgmental environment. We are dedicated and enjoy providing mental health treatment to those that come for support and resolve in dealing with life issues. We are focused on providing services with the highest levels of customer satisfaction & we will do all we can to meet your expectations.
Nancy Recalde
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified
Verified
My specialty is mood disorders, depression, anxiety,
bipolar
and trauma.
I believe that we are created with potential for balance and harmony, however, life is not always easy, we may struggle at times to reach this balance. When we get "stuck" or face difficult challenges, we must first identify which areas of life need adjusting or strengthening, and then, we set out to make the necessary changes. Whether it is physical, emotional, spiritual or mental unbalance, we can positively impact our lives by starting to work in one area, and, since they are all connected, the rest will follow. The mind-body connection is undeniable, research and science favor an integrated approach to behavioral health.
Mindful Therapy with Lydia
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC
Verified
Verified
Lydia Friese is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, 86941. Supervised by Leigh Rainwater, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor. Lydia earned her M.S. in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Clinical Counseling. She specializes in relationship issues, Substance Abuse Disorders, ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder,
Bipolar Disorder
, Anxiety and Depression. She has 2 years of experience in working with children, adolescents, teens, couples, adults and families. Lydia’s goal is to provide clients a safe space for clients to move into awareness and gain self-trust. In turn seeing life's challenges as manageable.
Not accepting new clients
Shawne Ortiz
Psychologist
Verified
Verified
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed psychologist providing individual, couples and family counseling. I am licensed in Texas with over 18 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety,
bipolar disorder
, relationship issues, parenting problems, and stress management. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. In addition to working with mood disorders, I have worked with individuals and families involved in the legal system as well as Child Protective Services.
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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.