Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
Thomas M. Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Lewis offers personalized therapy to clients, both neurotypical and neurodivergent, dealing with issues related to depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, autism, ADHD, oppositional defiance, and compulsive behaviors.
Mr. Lewis offers an eclectic approach to therapy by drawing from several different modalities including DBT, CBT, ACT, MBCT, Psychoanalytic, Solution-focused, and several others. Developing an individualized approach is a crucial to helping each client become more confident in their ability to shape and control their thought processes and reducing symptoms.
Lewis offers personalized therapy to clients, both neurotypical and neurodivergent, dealing with issues related to depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, autism, ADHD, oppositional defiance, and compulsive behaviors.
Mr. Lewis offers an eclectic approach to therapy by drawing from several different modalities including DBT, CBT, ACT, MBCT, Psychoanalytic, Solution-focused, and several others. Developing an individualized approach is a crucial to helping each client become more confident in their ability to shape and control their thought processes and reducing symptoms.
I work with all age groups and treat a variety of mental health issues; I specialize in trauma, as well as depression and anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, stress, and grief.
My communication style is genuine, calm, open, and honest. I want my clients to know that they can talk to me about anything without fear of judgment or criticism.
I work with all age groups and treat a variety of mental health issues; I specialize in trauma, as well as depression and anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, stress, and grief.
My communication style is genuine, calm, open, and honest. I want my clients to know that they can talk to me about anything without fear of judgment or criticism.
Jasmine Lang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
, bipolar spectrum disorders and recurrent depression).
Hello! I'm Jasmine and I am a licensed clinical social worker who has been providing mental health services to teens and adults since 2017. I am also a board-approved clinical supervisor for social workers seeking clinical licensure in Maryland. I specialize in providing mental health care to individuals and families navigating neurodivergence. This includes adults who suspect that they have ADHD, autism, or other neurodevelopmental disorders. This also includes parents, siblings, or family members supporting a loved one with a neurodevelopmental disorder and who may need their own mental health support.
, bipolar spectrum disorders and recurrent depression).
Hello! I'm Jasmine and I am a licensed clinical social worker who has been providing mental health services to teens and adults since 2017. I am also a board-approved clinical supervisor for social workers seeking clinical licensure in Maryland. I specialize in providing mental health care to individuals and families navigating neurodivergence. This includes adults who suspect that they have ADHD, autism, or other neurodevelopmental disorders. This also includes parents, siblings, or family members supporting a loved one with a neurodevelopmental disorder and who may need their own mental health support.
I’ve also worked extensively with individuals facing bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression, helping them uncover new strengths, relationships, academic paths, and career opportunities that they hadn’t previously imagined.
With my doctorate in anthropology, I approach therapy with a deep respect for cultural context. I take time to understand what mental illness, healing, and resilience mean to you within your cultural and spiritual framework.
I’ve also worked extensively with individuals facing bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression, helping them uncover new strengths, relationships, academic paths, and career opportunities that they hadn’t previously imagined.
With my doctorate in anthropology, I approach therapy with a deep respect for cultural context. I take time to understand what mental illness, healing, and resilience mean to you within your cultural and spiritual framework.
I treat individuals with a variety of mental health and emotional concerns including ADHD, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, marital discord, bipolar, work-related stress, grief, and age-related cognitive disorders.
Charla White, Psy.D. - Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Virginia and District of Columbia). My goal as a therapist is to help my clients' overcome barriers that impede their ability to reach their potential at any age. My therapeutic approach is client-centered and specific to the individual. My theoretical background includes Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness, and Writing Exposure therapies. It is my desire to create an environment of trust, openness, and curiosity that allows the client's story/history to unfold over time.
I treat individuals with a variety of mental health and emotional concerns including ADHD, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, marital discord, bipolar, work-related stress, grief, and age-related cognitive disorders.
Charla White, Psy.D. - Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Virginia and District of Columbia). My goal as a therapist is to help my clients' overcome barriers that impede their ability to reach their potential at any age. My therapeutic approach is client-centered and specific to the individual. My theoretical background includes Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness, and Writing Exposure therapies. It is my desire to create an environment of trust, openness, and curiosity that allows the client's story/history to unfold over time.
My services for individuals address anxiety, depression; bipolar disorder; trauma, grief; and substance abuse.
I use a variety of techniques, including psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral, positive psychology, and existential psychotherapy. A positive working alliance between a counselor and client can result in an effective counseling relationship. I have worked in inpatient and outpatient settings providing therapy to clients with co-occurring conditions.
My services for individuals address anxiety, depression; bipolar disorder; trauma, grief; and substance abuse.
I use a variety of techniques, including psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral, positive psychology, and existential psychotherapy. A positive working alliance between a counselor and client can result in an effective counseling relationship. I have worked in inpatient and outpatient settings providing therapy to clients with co-occurring conditions.
I strive to work specifically with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with various mental health and substance abuse disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, addiction, and other mood concerns.
Have you been struggling to cope and deal with the pressure of everyday stressors in life (i.e., family, work, career, parenting, relationships, etc.)? Has re-occurring feelings of depression, anxiety, and other fluctuating moods and emotions become an everyday norm for you? If this is you or someone you know, then as your therapist, I can partner with you to not only assist in processing your personal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, but I can also help guide you into establishing healthy boundaries and positive coping skills to assist with effectively decreasing and managing these negative stressors in your life.
I strive to work specifically with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with various mental health and substance abuse disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, addiction, and other mood concerns.
Have you been struggling to cope and deal with the pressure of everyday stressors in life (i.e., family, work, career, parenting, relationships, etc.)? Has re-occurring feelings of depression, anxiety, and other fluctuating moods and emotions become an everyday norm for you? If this is you or someone you know, then as your therapist, I can partner with you to not only assist in processing your personal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, but I can also help guide you into establishing healthy boundaries and positive coping skills to assist with effectively decreasing and managing these negative stressors in your life.
Faith Ferber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I have over a decade of experience working with survivors of sexual and domestic violence and people struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD/cPTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, and issues related to sex and sexuality.
I am particularly interested in working with survivors of trauma and interpersonal violence, people in polyamorous or consensually non-monogamous relationships, those who are kink-identified, the LGBTQIA community, sex workers, folks with chronic pain/illness or other disabilities, and those seeking psychedelic-assisted therapy.
I have over a decade of experience working with survivors of sexual and domestic violence and people struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD/cPTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, and issues related to sex and sexuality.
I am particularly interested in working with survivors of trauma and interpersonal violence, people in polyamorous or consensually non-monogamous relationships, those who are kink-identified, the LGBTQIA community, sex workers, folks with chronic pain/illness or other disabilities, and those seeking psychedelic-assisted therapy.
I specialize in trauma-informed care for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, stress management, unproductive communication patterns, grief, trauma/PTSD, low self-esteem, lack of fulfillment in life, mindfulness, yoga, spirituality, unhealthy family dynamics, parenting, confidence building, and diversity related issues.
I am now offering online sessions for adults in Pennsylvania and Virginia. I am compassionate and nonjudgmental and will offer the support you need to overcome life's difficulties. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist, I have experience with a wide array of healing modalities. Together we can find the approach that works best for you. I utilize a holistic counseling approach and one of my gifts is listening and responding with my heart. I believe that counseling can help you live a life that you love.
I specialize in trauma-informed care for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, stress management, unproductive communication patterns, grief, trauma/PTSD, low self-esteem, lack of fulfillment in life, mindfulness, yoga, spirituality, unhealthy family dynamics, parenting, confidence building, and diversity related issues.
I am now offering online sessions for adults in Pennsylvania and Virginia. I am compassionate and nonjudgmental and will offer the support you need to overcome life's difficulties. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist, I have experience with a wide array of healing modalities. Together we can find the approach that works best for you. I utilize a holistic counseling approach and one of my gifts is listening and responding with my heart. I believe that counseling can help you live a life that you love.
In addition, I have worked with persons who had anxiety, depression, PTSD, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), major depressive disorder (MDD), and substance abuse disorder.
As a therapist, my approach is integrative and tailored to the unique needs of each individual. The core focus is on building a strong therapeutic relationship, fostering self-awareness, and developing practical coping strategies to manage life's challenges. The overall goal is to empower individuals to gain insight, develop healthier thinking patterns, and enhance their coping skills, fostering a fulfilling and balanced life.
In addition, I have worked with persons who had anxiety, depression, PTSD, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), major depressive disorder (MDD), and substance abuse disorder.
As a therapist, my approach is integrative and tailored to the unique needs of each individual. The core focus is on building a strong therapeutic relationship, fostering self-awareness, and developing practical coping strategies to manage life's challenges. The overall goal is to empower individuals to gain insight, develop healthier thinking patterns, and enhance their coping skills, fostering a fulfilling and balanced life.
Breakthrough Counselling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LSATP
Verified Verified
Online Only
My name is Amir Cotton and I’m one of the counselors at Breakthrough Counselling LLC. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner in the state of Virginia. I am also a National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Mental Counselor, and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I also have a Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling and over 12 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, PTSD/Trauma, addiction, bipolar, and adjustment disorders. I enjoy getting to know and joining with my clients to achieve their goals.
My name is Amir Cotton and I’m one of the counselors at Breakthrough Counselling LLC. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner in the state of Virginia. I am also a National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Mental Counselor, and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I also have a Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling and over 12 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, PTSD/Trauma, addiction, bipolar, and adjustment disorders. I enjoy getting to know and joining with my clients to achieve their goals.
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Clinical focus includes ADHD, child/adult, parenting and family concerns, young adulthood issues, post-COVID, depression, anxiety, bipolar and chronic medical issues, addiction, co-occurring issues and a variety of couples and family issues.
I've been a clinical therapist for 23 years. I obtained my Master's from the U. of MD Social Work program. My training is wide ranging and I worked in many settings, including a county-wide suicide hotline, with adolescents in crisis, outpatient and in-home therapy, and for an AZ Native Tribal Nation. I use multiple modalities in my at-home practice, including DBT (group and individual) CBT and schema, ACT, Strength based and Imago/communication focused couples therapy, multi-systemic and strategic family therapy. I work to match therapy to your needs and offer evenings and weekends. I look forward to meeting with you soon!
Clinical focus includes ADHD, child/adult, parenting and family concerns, young adulthood issues, post-COVID, depression, anxiety, bipolar and chronic medical issues, addiction, co-occurring issues and a variety of couples and family issues.
I've been a clinical therapist for 23 years. I obtained my Master's from the U. of MD Social Work program. My training is wide ranging and I worked in many settings, including a county-wide suicide hotline, with adolescents in crisis, outpatient and in-home therapy, and for an AZ Native Tribal Nation. I use multiple modalities in my at-home practice, including DBT (group and individual) CBT and schema, ACT, Strength based and Imago/communication focused couples therapy, multi-systemic and strategic family therapy. I work to match therapy to your needs and offer evenings and weekends. I look forward to meeting with you soon!
Bernard Mungin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISCW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22314
I am a psychotherapist who works with a diverse population of people. My goal is to collaborate with individuals to assist them in achieving their therapy goal(S). I am licensed in DC (LICSW), VA (LCSW), MD (LCSW-C), and PA (LCSW). I have BS in Human Ecology, BA in Humanities from The Ohio State University, MSW from San Jose State University and Post Masters fellowship in mental health from Stanford University.
I am a psychotherapist who works with a diverse population of people. My goal is to collaborate with individuals to assist them in achieving their therapy goal(S). I am licensed in DC (LICSW), VA (LCSW), MD (LCSW-C), and PA (LCSW). I have BS in Human Ecology, BA in Humanities from The Ohio State University, MSW from San Jose State University and Post Masters fellowship in mental health from Stanford University.
Are you in a difficult season? Has life dealt you a challenge that you can't seem to navigate alone? Do you feel like giving up? Are you struggling with anger, depression, anxiety, or grief? Do you need healing from a traumatic event? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, I would like to help you. As part of life, challenges are inevitable. While some are easily overcome, some may be impossible to navigate alone. Asking for help isn't a sign of weakness, but of strength. Don't suffer alone.
Are you in a difficult season? Has life dealt you a challenge that you can't seem to navigate alone? Do you feel like giving up? Are you struggling with anger, depression, anxiety, or grief? Do you need healing from a traumatic event? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, I would like to help you. As part of life, challenges are inevitable. While some are easily overcome, some may be impossible to navigate alone. Asking for help isn't a sign of weakness, but of strength. Don't suffer alone.
Kjerstin Lemke
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, C-DBT, C-PD
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Does this sound familiar to you?
“I feel like I’m crazy!”, “My family and friends care so much about me but they feel helpless in how to support me.” , “I constantly experience moments where it feels like I’m drowning and I don’t know what to do about it!”, “I’ve tried therapy so many times and it never helped!”… If it does, this might be exactly the right time to try therapy differently. There is no one-size-fits all therapy approach. I use a multimodal therapeutic approach tailored to your unique needs and fully believe your experience should be as individualized as you are.
Does this sound familiar to you?
“I feel like I’m crazy!”, “My family and friends care so much about me but they feel helpless in how to support me.” , “I constantly experience moments where it feels like I’m drowning and I don’t know what to do about it!”, “I’ve tried therapy so many times and it never helped!”… If it does, this might be exactly the right time to try therapy differently. There is no one-size-fits all therapy approach. I use a multimodal therapeutic approach tailored to your unique needs and fully believe your experience should be as individualized as you are.
Congratulations on taking the courageous step towards positive change. I'm Dr. Vester Appiah, and I'm here to provide you with specialized support on your journey to well-being. With over a decade of experience, my passion lies in offering compassionate counseling to individuals of all age groups. Whether you're a teenager navigating the complexities of youth, a young adult grappling with life's transitions, or an experienced individual seeking personal growth and healing, I'm here to walk with you every step of the way.
Congratulations on taking the courageous step towards positive change. I'm Dr. Vester Appiah, and I'm here to provide you with specialized support on your journey to well-being. With over a decade of experience, my passion lies in offering compassionate counseling to individuals of all age groups. Whether you're a teenager navigating the complexities of youth, a young adult grappling with life's transitions, or an experienced individual seeking personal growth and healing, I'm here to walk with you every step of the way.
I work with clients to help them through difficult issues involving marriage and family relationships, depression, anxiety, sexual assault and other trauma. My goal is to help my clients achieve the best results in the shortest amount of time so that they can get on with their lives. If you're feeling stuck, I want to help you find a way to move on. For your convenience, I can provide a Super Bill for insurance reimbursement for clients who are out-of-network.
I work with clients to help them through difficult issues involving marriage and family relationships, depression, anxiety, sexual assault and other trauma. My goal is to help my clients achieve the best results in the shortest amount of time so that they can get on with their lives. If you're feeling stuck, I want to help you find a way to move on. For your convenience, I can provide a Super Bill for insurance reimbursement for clients who are out-of-network.
Michelle Mullany
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22305
As a clinican my goal is to help clients find ways to help themselves be happier and more satisfied with their lives. From 15 years of therapy practice with adults, couples, children, and adolescents, and my own experiences, I am convinced that change and healing are always possible. I use a warm, interactive, realistic approach that blends my experiences and clinical knowledge with your goals.
As a clinican my goal is to help clients find ways to help themselves be happier and more satisfied with their lives. From 15 years of therapy practice with adults, couples, children, and adolescents, and my own experiences, I am convinced that change and healing are always possible. I use a warm, interactive, realistic approach that blends my experiences and clinical knowledge with your goals.
With law enforcement & military backgrounds, at Zapata Clinical & Forensic Consulting, we understand the difficulties faced by first responders. We provide specialized psychotherapy for police officers, paramedics, firefighters, corrections officers, dispatchers, frontline healthcare, & military workers. Our focus is confidential & evidence-based treatment - therapy is not meant to be part of a fitness-for-duty evaluation nor intended to update employers. A private and supportive space is pivotal to openly discuss challenges - stress/anger/work management, trauma, sleep disturbance - without fear of professional repercussions.
With law enforcement & military backgrounds, at Zapata Clinical & Forensic Consulting, we understand the difficulties faced by first responders. We provide specialized psychotherapy for police officers, paramedics, firefighters, corrections officers, dispatchers, frontline healthcare, & military workers. Our focus is confidential & evidence-based treatment - therapy is not meant to be part of a fitness-for-duty evaluation nor intended to update employers. A private and supportive space is pivotal to openly discuss challenges - stress/anger/work management, trauma, sleep disturbance - without fear of professional repercussions.
Accepting Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Clients ONLY. Do you constantly find yourself asking, "Why does this keep happening to me?!". I can help you discover how you are manifesting your reality through the choices you are making. Most thoughts and behaviors are unconscious, therefore people often find themselves distressed regarding poor choices and feelings of powerlessness in their lives. I can help you make permanent changes in your life by guiding you toward uncovering the subconscious motivators of your behaviors. I take an eclectic approach and tailor therapy to best meet your needs.
Accepting Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Clients ONLY. Do you constantly find yourself asking, "Why does this keep happening to me?!". I can help you discover how you are manifesting your reality through the choices you are making. Most thoughts and behaviors are unconscious, therefore people often find themselves distressed regarding poor choices and feelings of powerlessness in their lives. I can help you make permanent changes in your life by guiding you toward uncovering the subconscious motivators of your behaviors. I take an eclectic approach and tailor therapy to best meet your needs.
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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.