Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
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.
My specialized areas of practice include depression, anxiety, trauma, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, substance abuse/addiction, obesity, identity and self-concept, life coaching, Employee Assistance Program services (EAP), Veteran and Military issues, in addition to the issues listed below.
I use established, evidenced based therapeutic modalities such as CBT, MI, DBT, amongst others, which allow for maximal results, based on the specific needs of each person. Circumstances and changes in life can be difficult. Counseling can provide a new perspective, healing and promote healthier relationships and a renewed sense of self.
My specialized areas of practice include depression, anxiety, trauma, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, substance abuse/addiction, obesity, identity and self-concept, life coaching, Employee Assistance Program services (EAP), Veteran and Military issues, in addition to the issues listed below.
I use established, evidenced based therapeutic modalities such as CBT, MI, DBT, amongst others, which allow for maximal results, based on the specific needs of each person. Circumstances and changes in life can be difficult. Counseling can provide a new perspective, healing and promote healthier relationships and a renewed sense of self.
Hello, and welcome. My name is Deborah Berkley, and I have provided mental health services as a Licensed Professional Counselor for 30 years. During these years, I have been privileged to work with children, adolescents, and adults in the school, outpatient, clinic, and community settings. As a clinician, I believe the therapeutic relationship to be sacred, and have the utmost respect for anyone seeking mental health support. Afterall, it takes great courage to walk through those doors or make that call, and that courage must be valued.
Hello, and welcome. My name is Deborah Berkley, and I have provided mental health services as a Licensed Professional Counselor for 30 years. During these years, I have been privileged to work with children, adolescents, and adults in the school, outpatient, clinic, and community settings. As a clinician, I believe the therapeutic relationship to be sacred, and have the utmost respect for anyone seeking mental health support. Afterall, it takes great courage to walk through those doors or make that call, and that courage must be valued.
Taking the step to begin therapy takes courage. At Tree of Life Counseling, we offer a supportive, trauma-informed space for adolescents and adults seeking relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.
Our clinicians work with individuals who may appear high-functioning yet feel emotionally overwhelmed or disconnected. Using evidence-based approaches and faith-informed care when desired, we help clients gain clarity, build resilience, and develop healthier ways of coping.
Our goal is to support meaningful, lasting change by helping you move forward with greater peace, confidence, and emotional balance.
Taking the step to begin therapy takes courage. At Tree of Life Counseling, we offer a supportive, trauma-informed space for adolescents and adults seeking relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.
Our clinicians work with individuals who may appear high-functioning yet feel emotionally overwhelmed or disconnected. Using evidence-based approaches and faith-informed care when desired, we help clients gain clarity, build resilience, and develop healthier ways of coping.
Our goal is to support meaningful, lasting change by helping you move forward with greater peace, confidence, and emotional balance.
Please check out my website www.abbycobeypsyd.com for additional info and pictures. We all can have difficulty from time to time, dealing with relationships, work, general stress. You don't have to figure it out on your own. You come to therapy looking for something to change; Let's find out what those changes will be and empower you to make them!
Please check out my website www.abbycobeypsyd.com for additional info and pictures. We all can have difficulty from time to time, dealing with relationships, work, general stress. You don't have to figure it out on your own. You come to therapy looking for something to change; Let's find out what those changes will be and empower you to make them!
Feeling stuck in your life? Are depression, anxiety, or trauma symptoms persisting despite medications or years of talk therapy? Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy offers a holistic alternative that integrates mind, body, and spirit. I combine somatic-based practices with ketamine to help clients access deeper healing, release old patterns, and restore a sense of calm and connection. My goal is to help people heal faster, break through barriers, and move toward the level of wellbeing they desire—so they can live more fully and freely.
Feeling stuck in your life? Are depression, anxiety, or trauma symptoms persisting despite medications or years of talk therapy? Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy offers a holistic alternative that integrates mind, body, and spirit. I combine somatic-based practices with ketamine to help clients access deeper healing, release old patterns, and restore a sense of calm and connection. My goal is to help people heal faster, break through barriers, and move toward the level of wellbeing they desire—so they can live more fully and freely.
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.
I enjoy working with people of diverse backgrounds, cultures and orientations. The clients I have served include troubled adolescents, undergraduate and graduate students, military personnel, working adults, single mothers, and people suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. My areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, relationship problems, development of self-esteem, trauma/PTSD, insomnia, fertility concerns, childhood abuse, ADHD, eating disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I also have experience coaching individuals through career changes as well as other life transitions.
I enjoy working with people of diverse backgrounds, cultures and orientations. The clients I have served include troubled adolescents, undergraduate and graduate students, military personnel, working adults, single mothers, and people suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. My areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, relationship problems, development of self-esteem, trauma/PTSD, insomnia, fertility concerns, childhood abuse, ADHD, eating disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I also have experience coaching individuals through career changes as well as other life transitions.
Understanding the causes of anxiety, depression, and other types of psychological suffering by increasing self-awareness is the key to navigating life's challenges. With years of experience in clinical practice and academia, I've had the privilege of assisting individuals from various walks of life in navigating their psychological challenges. My approach to therapy is based on empathic attunement, fostering self-awareness, and empirically supported approaches tailored to the needs of each person. I am committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings openly.
Understanding the causes of anxiety, depression, and other types of psychological suffering by increasing self-awareness is the key to navigating life's challenges. With years of experience in clinical practice and academia, I've had the privilege of assisting individuals from various walks of life in navigating their psychological challenges. My approach to therapy is based on empathic attunement, fostering self-awareness, and empirically supported approaches tailored to the needs of each person. I am committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings openly.
Whether you're navigating a season of transition, experiencing disconnection from yourself or others, wanting to deepen your confidence and capacity, hoping to find relief from anxiety or depression - or something else - mindfulness-based transpersonal therapy can be a deep support. I love supporting clients who are seeking to open to greater levels of awareness, address misunderstandings within themselves, or perhaps explore their relationship to spirituality.
Whether you're navigating a season of transition, experiencing disconnection from yourself or others, wanting to deepen your confidence and capacity, hoping to find relief from anxiety or depression - or something else - mindfulness-based transpersonal therapy can be a deep support. I love supporting clients who are seeking to open to greater levels of awareness, address misunderstandings within themselves, or perhaps explore their relationship to spirituality.
I have an extensive background working with adolescents & adults providing psychotherapy. I have worked in private practice, community clinics, and residential treatment centers. My training includes psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma-focused CBT, mindfulness-based, interpersonal, and narrative therapy. I use an integrative approach that focuses on both understanding deeper emotional and relational patterns and developing practical tools for change. I also have experience conducting educational and neuropsychological evaluations.
I have an extensive background working with adolescents & adults providing psychotherapy. I have worked in private practice, community clinics, and residential treatment centers. My training includes psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma-focused CBT, mindfulness-based, interpersonal, and narrative therapy. I use an integrative approach that focuses on both understanding deeper emotional and relational patterns and developing practical tools for change. I also have experience conducting educational and neuropsychological evaluations.
Feeling anxious, depressed or struggling in your relationship? Let’s meet. For over 30 years, I have been providing psychotherapy services to individuals and couples. It is a pleasure to see clients grow, resolve problems, and begin to feel in ways they never imagined. I create a safe, supportive, and affirming environment for exploring and gaining insight into the challenges you face, and together we will find new ways to react to, cope with, and address them. My goal is to help you find meaningful and lasting solutions that improve your mood, sense of well being and relationships.
Feeling anxious, depressed or struggling in your relationship? Let’s meet. For over 30 years, I have been providing psychotherapy services to individuals and couples. It is a pleasure to see clients grow, resolve problems, and begin to feel in ways they never imagined. I create a safe, supportive, and affirming environment for exploring and gaining insight into the challenges you face, and together we will find new ways to react to, cope with, and address them. My goal is to help you find meaningful and lasting solutions that improve your mood, sense of well being and relationships.
I believe in the transformative power of liberation and our innate ability to heal. My practice is grounded in a collaborative, anti-oppressive, liberation-focused approach, offering a safe, affirming space for individuals and partners to explore their authentic selves. Here it is understood that navigating identity, relationships, and personal growth can be uniquely complex in a world that often marginalizes difference. That’s why my work centers on honoring your lived experience and empowering you to reconnect with your body’s innate wisdom.
I believe in the transformative power of liberation and our innate ability to heal. My practice is grounded in a collaborative, anti-oppressive, liberation-focused approach, offering a safe, affirming space for individuals and partners to explore their authentic selves. Here it is understood that navigating identity, relationships, and personal growth can be uniquely complex in a world that often marginalizes difference. That’s why my work centers on honoring your lived experience and empowering you to reconnect with your body’s innate wisdom.
Life can feel heavy when the same struggles keep repeating whether in relationships, in your thoughts or even in the way you see yourself. Therapy gives us the chance to pause, get curious about why these cycles show up and decide what’s ready to change.
A lot of my clients express feeling exhausted of carrying it all on their own. They may feel stuck in anxiety, caught in relationship dynamics they don’t fully understand or frustrated that insight hasn’t yet translated into real relief. They want to feel better, but they also want to understand why things feel so hard and how to finally do something different.
Life can feel heavy when the same struggles keep repeating whether in relationships, in your thoughts or even in the way you see yourself. Therapy gives us the chance to pause, get curious about why these cycles show up and decide what’s ready to change.
A lot of my clients express feeling exhausted of carrying it all on their own. They may feel stuck in anxiety, caught in relationship dynamics they don’t fully understand or frustrated that insight hasn’t yet translated into real relief. They want to feel better, but they also want to understand why things feel so hard and how to finally do something different.
I have a BA from Radford University and an MS in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. I enjoy working with a broad spectrum of individuals from diverse backgrounds. I am bilingual, English and Spanish, and I offer a sliding fee scale. Providing tools, emotional support, and education to those in need is a passion of mine. I have experience working with adolescents and adults suffering from complex traumas as well as providing a variety of community support resources to individuals and families.
I have a BA from Radford University and an MS in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. I enjoy working with a broad spectrum of individuals from diverse backgrounds. I am bilingual, English and Spanish, and I offer a sliding fee scale. Providing tools, emotional support, and education to those in need is a passion of mine. I have experience working with adolescents and adults suffering from complex traumas as well as providing a variety of community support resources to individuals and families.
Seeking help takes courage and strength. Sometimes we are simply surviving in our lives but desire to thrive. We may struggle with depression, anxiety, addictions, challenging relationships, loss of relationships, loss of self esteem or confidence, etc. I believe there are turning points in our lives when we are ready to work and we need someone who can help us. I have over 22 years working with clients and have been inspired by their strength, persistence, courage, vulnerability, desire to change and hope. Sometimes, when all feels dark and hopeless, we need the help of others. I am happy to help you in your journey.
Seeking help takes courage and strength. Sometimes we are simply surviving in our lives but desire to thrive. We may struggle with depression, anxiety, addictions, challenging relationships, loss of relationships, loss of self esteem or confidence, etc. I believe there are turning points in our lives when we are ready to work and we need someone who can help us. I have over 22 years working with clients and have been inspired by their strength, persistence, courage, vulnerability, desire to change and hope. Sometimes, when all feels dark and hopeless, we need the help of others. I am happy to help you in your journey.
We all are navigating life, some of it can feel heavy difficult to do alone —whether its entering a new phase of life, adjusting to a career shift, or healing after the end of a relationship, or starting a new one. You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from themselves and others. When we are feeling these things, we often appear high-functioning on the outside but internally struggle with self-doubt, perfectionism, or emotional exhaustion. Some of our needs often include learning how to manage stress, set healthy boundaries, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen relationships.
We all are navigating life, some of it can feel heavy difficult to do alone —whether its entering a new phase of life, adjusting to a career shift, or healing after the end of a relationship, or starting a new one. You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from themselves and others. When we are feeling these things, we often appear high-functioning on the outside but internally struggle with self-doubt, perfectionism, or emotional exhaustion. Some of our needs often include learning how to manage stress, set healthy boundaries, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen relationships.
Therapy can serve as a comforting space for individuals to begin the healing process and make positive changes for a more fulfilling life. My passion is working with young people, couples and families by helping them grow and find their strengths. Being a mother of three, with over 15 years of educating preschool through high school age children, including those with special needs and behavioral difficulties I can understand many of the issues that bring families to counseling. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment for LGBTQ+ teens, individuals and couples to explore their emotional and psychological needs. EMDR trained.
Therapy can serve as a comforting space for individuals to begin the healing process and make positive changes for a more fulfilling life. My passion is working with young people, couples and families by helping them grow and find their strengths. Being a mother of three, with over 15 years of educating preschool through high school age children, including those with special needs and behavioral difficulties I can understand many of the issues that bring families to counseling. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment for LGBTQ+ teens, individuals and couples to explore their emotional and psychological needs. EMDR trained.
Taking the step to seek therapy takes courage—and you deserve recognition for prioritizing your mental health. I’m Alex Johnson (she/her), LCSW, with a Bachelors from Oberlin College and a Masters in Social Work from Columbia University. With over four years of experience in inpatient, outpatient, and crisis settings, I support clients facing substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and other mental health challenges. I provide a safe, supportive space to heal, grow, and navigate life’s challenges together.
Taking the step to seek therapy takes courage—and you deserve recognition for prioritizing your mental health. I’m Alex Johnson (she/her), LCSW, with a Bachelors from Oberlin College and a Masters in Social Work from Columbia University. With over four years of experience in inpatient, outpatient, and crisis settings, I support clients facing substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and other mental health challenges. I provide a safe, supportive space to heal, grow, and navigate life’s challenges together.
Therapy is one's personal identified journey of trials, tribulations, highs-and-lows, and uncertainty. Clients who gravitate towards me are those who prefer transparency, engagement, no judgement, and genuine validation and assistance on their road to "who they themselves identify they want to be". Clients who work with me realize that days are difficult, as is change; however, they do not mind the reminders and encouraging sessions that enhance and challenge accountability and resiliency.
Therapy is one's personal identified journey of trials, tribulations, highs-and-lows, and uncertainty. Clients who gravitate towards me are those who prefer transparency, engagement, no judgement, and genuine validation and assistance on their road to "who they themselves identify they want to be". Clients who work with me realize that days are difficult, as is change; however, they do not mind the reminders and encouraging sessions that enhance and challenge accountability and resiliency.
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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.