Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Charlottesville, VA
My primary area of specialty involves psychotherapy for individuals with bipolar disorder.
My psychotherapy with bipolar disorder typically incorporates focus on at least one or more the following areas: A) initial stabilization/psychiatric referral, B) provision of psychoeducation about the disorder, C) acceptance of the disorder, D) modification of maladaptive lifestyle issues, E) supportive psychotherapy and F) brief treatment for relapses.
My primary area of specialty involves psychotherapy for individuals with bipolar disorder.
My psychotherapy with bipolar disorder typically incorporates focus on at least one or more the following areas: A) initial stabilization/psychiatric referral, B) provision of psychoeducation about the disorder, C) acceptance of the disorder, D) modification of maladaptive lifestyle issues, E) supportive psychotherapy and F) brief treatment for relapses.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, chronic stress, or life transitions who feel stuck but ready for change. They come seeking clarity, emotional healing, and practical tools. Through personalized counseling, couples therapy, and trauma-informed care, we gently uncover patterns, build resilience, and create real-life strategies so you can move forward with confidence, balance, and renewed connection.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, chronic stress, or life transitions who feel stuck but ready for change. They come seeking clarity, emotional healing, and practical tools. Through personalized counseling, couples therapy, and trauma-informed care, we gently uncover patterns, build resilience, and create real-life strategies so you can move forward with confidence, balance, and renewed connection.
You don’t have to have it all figured out to take the first step. Therapy is for the brave, the tired, the curious—and everyone in between. Let’s start the conversation that changes things. Aidan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who works with adults facing anxiety, depression, and substance use challenges. Aidan uses practical, evidence-based approaches to support individuals in making meaningful changes at their own pace. The goal is to create a space that feels supportive, respectful, and focused on what matters most to each client.
You don’t have to have it all figured out to take the first step. Therapy is for the brave, the tired, the curious—and everyone in between. Let’s start the conversation that changes things. Aidan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who works with adults facing anxiety, depression, and substance use challenges. Aidan uses practical, evidence-based approaches to support individuals in making meaningful changes at their own pace. The goal is to create a space that feels supportive, respectful, and focused on what matters most to each client.
I work with individuals and couples to help them actualize their innate qualities of goodness and wholeness. I support people who are overwhelmed with stress, anxiety, or depression, in order to help them learn to transform their life challenges into opportunities for healing and growth. Individuals and couples will learn to recognize behaviors that keep them stuck and are provided with tools to help them process difficult emotions and connect and communicate more effectively and lovingly. Through establishing a caring therapeutic relationship clients can become more confident and secure within themselves.- I am certified in AEDP.
I work with individuals and couples to help them actualize their innate qualities of goodness and wholeness. I support people who are overwhelmed with stress, anxiety, or depression, in order to help them learn to transform their life challenges into opportunities for healing and growth. Individuals and couples will learn to recognize behaviors that keep them stuck and are provided with tools to help them process difficult emotions and connect and communicate more effectively and lovingly. Through establishing a caring therapeutic relationship clients can become more confident and secure within themselves.- I am certified in AEDP.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in treating children, young adults, and adults using an approach that integrates classic and modern psychodynamic theory with contemporary approaches including family systems, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness-based treatment. Therapy can be an invaluable part of helping individuals to overcome life's challenges. Whether our struggle is related to life transitions, loss, trauma or interpersonal difficulties, painful feelings commonly arise such as depression and anxiety. My goal is to provide a therapeutic environment and a collaborative partnership to individuals that seek relief from these painful symptoms and hope to achieve growth and positive change in their lives.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in treating children, young adults, and adults using an approach that integrates classic and modern psychodynamic theory with contemporary approaches including family systems, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness-based treatment. Therapy can be an invaluable part of helping individuals to overcome life's challenges. Whether our struggle is related to life transitions, loss, trauma or interpersonal difficulties, painful feelings commonly arise such as depression and anxiety. My goal is to provide a therapeutic environment and a collaborative partnership to individuals that seek relief from these painful symptoms and hope to achieve growth and positive change in their lives.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been in the mental health private practice industry since 1998 and licensed since 2000. I provide psychotherapy to adults to help them achieve personal growth, balance, and wellness. I have spent much of my experience working with adolescents and adults. My approach to therapy is primarily cognitive-behavioral emphasizing solution-focused therapy. I include clients in the development of personalized treatment plans and will use a holistic approach, which means I may use different methods to help you meet your goals including reality therapy, family systems therapy and homework.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been in the mental health private practice industry since 1998 and licensed since 2000. I provide psychotherapy to adults to help them achieve personal growth, balance, and wellness. I have spent much of my experience working with adolescents and adults. My approach to therapy is primarily cognitive-behavioral emphasizing solution-focused therapy. I include clients in the development of personalized treatment plans and will use a holistic approach, which means I may use different methods to help you meet your goals including reality therapy, family systems therapy and homework.
Evenings available. Special focus for Couples, Families.
Couples learn new ways to communicate, accept newly emerging or repressed parts of self, collaborate on increasing intimacy and compassionately face their worst fears.
Family work looks to the unwanted behavioral symptoms for clues about what is broken in the family system and how to heal together.
My approach is rooted in Jungian therapy, which means we may analyze your dreams for symbols, myths and archetypes you may be inhabiting, as well as shadow parts within. Healing happens when your whole story, both light and dark, is welcomed with compassion.
Evenings available. Special focus for Couples, Families.
Couples learn new ways to communicate, accept newly emerging or repressed parts of self, collaborate on increasing intimacy and compassionately face their worst fears.
Family work looks to the unwanted behavioral symptoms for clues about what is broken in the family system and how to heal together.
My approach is rooted in Jungian therapy, which means we may analyze your dreams for symbols, myths and archetypes you may be inhabiting, as well as shadow parts within. Healing happens when your whole story, both light and dark, is welcomed with compassion.
Kelly Greer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CFTP
5 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Waitlist for new clients
I'm so happy you've found your way here. I respect you for taking this step towards wellness! Perhaps you have been feeling like life has been hard for you lately, and you’re seeking out answers on how to feel better. Maybe you are struggling with negative thoughts that don’t seem to go away, and keep you stuck. You may have persistent feelings that you aren’t good enough, that everyone else seems to have it together, why don’t you? I believe it is possible to feel better. I believe that we can learn to understand ourselves in such a way that we can create the change to live our best lives.
I'm so happy you've found your way here. I respect you for taking this step towards wellness! Perhaps you have been feeling like life has been hard for you lately, and you’re seeking out answers on how to feel better. Maybe you are struggling with negative thoughts that don’t seem to go away, and keep you stuck. You may have persistent feelings that you aren’t good enough, that everyone else seems to have it together, why don’t you? I believe it is possible to feel better. I believe that we can learn to understand ourselves in such a way that we can create the change to live our best lives.
I love to work with a broad range of clients who may be at different points in their mental health journey. I specialize in working with individuals impacted by major life events or traumatic experiences. I also enjoy working with clients struggling with addictions issues. Through EMDR and CBT techniques, we can improve the individual's core beliefs and cognition, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and improve general control and functioning in their lives. These issues may manifest in anxiety, depression, or other disruptive ways. Regardless of your needs, I am ready to join you on your path toward mental health.
I love to work with a broad range of clients who may be at different points in their mental health journey. I specialize in working with individuals impacted by major life events or traumatic experiences. I also enjoy working with clients struggling with addictions issues. Through EMDR and CBT techniques, we can improve the individual's core beliefs and cognition, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and improve general control and functioning in their lives. These issues may manifest in anxiety, depression, or other disruptive ways. Regardless of your needs, I am ready to join you on your path toward mental health.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of your next steps, you’re not alone. You may be navigating the challenges of OCD, ADHD, Autism or anxiety—and looking for real tools, understanding, and a sense of control. I offer a warm, collaborative space where healing begins with authenticity and self-awareness. Using a variety of evidence-based techniques, including EMDR, CBT, Mindfulness, and ERP, I tailor therapy to your unique needs and goals. Together, we’ll move at your pace toward meaningful change. I'm here to support you in finding clarity, balance, and lasting growth.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of your next steps, you’re not alone. You may be navigating the challenges of OCD, ADHD, Autism or anxiety—and looking for real tools, understanding, and a sense of control. I offer a warm, collaborative space where healing begins with authenticity and self-awareness. Using a variety of evidence-based techniques, including EMDR, CBT, Mindfulness, and ERP, I tailor therapy to your unique needs and goals. Together, we’ll move at your pace toward meaningful change. I'm here to support you in finding clarity, balance, and lasting growth.
I am a clinical psychologist with experience providing individual, couples, and family therapy in outpatient and inpatient settings. My areas of interest include working with couples, parents of adolescents, high-stress families, and women with trauma histories. I enjoy working with couples and families to help them find new ways of communicating with each other and their children. I provide comprehensive psychological assessments for children and adults using cognitive, achievement, and personality measures. I aim to make assessments a useful addendum to therapy, psychiatric care, and improved classroom and home functioning.
I am a clinical psychologist with experience providing individual, couples, and family therapy in outpatient and inpatient settings. My areas of interest include working with couples, parents of adolescents, high-stress families, and women with trauma histories. I enjoy working with couples and families to help them find new ways of communicating with each other and their children. I provide comprehensive psychological assessments for children and adults using cognitive, achievement, and personality measures. I aim to make assessments a useful addendum to therapy, psychiatric care, and improved classroom and home functioning.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or stuck in old patterns that are no longer serving you? Navigating life’s challenges can be stressful, especially if you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or issues related to past trauma. You do not have to figure it out alone! I believe authentic human connection is one of the most powerful resources available to us and that true healing happens within the context of our relationships. I am passionate about working with people to help them discover potential and make positive changes that will help them have better relationships and lead more fulfilling lives.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or stuck in old patterns that are no longer serving you? Navigating life’s challenges can be stressful, especially if you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or issues related to past trauma. You do not have to figure it out alone! I believe authentic human connection is one of the most powerful resources available to us and that true healing happens within the context of our relationships. I am passionate about working with people to help them discover potential and make positive changes that will help them have better relationships and lead more fulfilling lives.
I also have experience and training in providing therapy to couples and individuals around issues of grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and asperger's syndrome.
I provide therapy from the belief that therapy is a collaborative journey in which, together, we identify what gets in the way of life goals. Then we create a vision along with a plan to go from where you are to where you want to be in their life.
I have participated in extensive training as a family and couples therapist with over 10 years of practice experience.
Families in which one member exhibits the symptoms of ADHD, ADD, oppositional and defiant behaviors, impulsive and violent behaviors, post traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and learning disabilities work well with me.
I also have experience and training in providing therapy to couples and individuals around issues of grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and asperger's syndrome.
I provide therapy from the belief that therapy is a collaborative journey in which, together, we identify what gets in the way of life goals. Then we create a vision along with a plan to go from where you are to where you want to be in their life.
I have participated in extensive training as a family and couples therapist with over 10 years of practice experience.
Families in which one member exhibits the symptoms of ADHD, ADD, oppositional and defiant behaviors, impulsive and violent behaviors, post traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and learning disabilities work well with me.
I specialize in helping children, teens, and families who want to feel more connected and engaged in their lives. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, loneliness, depression, ADHD, or difficulty achieving your goals, I can help. I have a specific interest in working with elite athletes and high-achieving women who are struggling to manage the stress and pressure of modern life.
I specialize in helping children, teens, and families who want to feel more connected and engaged in their lives. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, loneliness, depression, ADHD, or difficulty achieving your goals, I can help. I have a specific interest in working with elite athletes and high-achieving women who are struggling to manage the stress and pressure of modern life.
Welcome! I am accepting new clients. Whether you’re considering therapy for the first time or returning, finding a provider that you can connect with and develop trust with is important. I work with adolescents, adults and couples to address a range of concerns (e.g. anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationships, and addictions). I help clients develop greater self-understanding and better relate in relationships.
Welcome! I am accepting new clients. Whether you’re considering therapy for the first time or returning, finding a provider that you can connect with and develop trust with is important. I work with adolescents, adults and couples to address a range of concerns (e.g. anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationships, and addictions). I help clients develop greater self-understanding and better relate in relationships.
Welcome! We have all experienced challenges in our lives like no other time. Sometimes we come to a place along our path where we realize what we’ve been doing is no longer serving its purpose and we are ready to manifest a change for ourselves. This often takes courage to make this decision as well as seeking help for direction. I am happy to help you navigate through life challenges. Some of my specialty areas include: addiction and recovery, trauma (physical/emotional/mental/sexual), stress management, nutrition, adjusting to life issues, family (current and family of origin)
Welcome! We have all experienced challenges in our lives like no other time. Sometimes we come to a place along our path where we realize what we’ve been doing is no longer serving its purpose and we are ready to manifest a change for ourselves. This often takes courage to make this decision as well as seeking help for direction. I am happy to help you navigate through life challenges. Some of my specialty areas include: addiction and recovery, trauma (physical/emotional/mental/sexual), stress management, nutrition, adjusting to life issues, family (current and family of origin)
Healing doesn’t have to happen alone. I’m Hannah, and I help adults work through trauma, anxiety, substance use, and relationship struggles with warmth, curiosity, and a touch of humor. Using approaches like DBT and somatic therapy, I create a collaborative space where you can feel safe exploring your story, building resilience, and moving toward meaningful change.
Healing doesn’t have to happen alone. I’m Hannah, and I help adults work through trauma, anxiety, substance use, and relationship struggles with warmth, curiosity, and a touch of humor. Using approaches like DBT and somatic therapy, I create a collaborative space where you can feel safe exploring your story, building resilience, and moving toward meaningful change.
Everyone struggles from time to time - what's important is how we respond to the struggle. I believe struggle turns to suffering when we refuse to accept what we cannot change or when we passively accept what can be changed. In my practice I help people learn to avoid suffering by changing the things they can and accepting the things they can't change. Using a variety of skills and techniques, I help people learn how to thrive - even in the face of struggle - while being true to themselves and effective in their interactions with others.
Everyone struggles from time to time - what's important is how we respond to the struggle. I believe struggle turns to suffering when we refuse to accept what we cannot change or when we passively accept what can be changed. In my practice I help people learn to avoid suffering by changing the things they can and accepting the things they can't change. Using a variety of skills and techniques, I help people learn how to thrive - even in the face of struggle - while being true to themselves and effective in their interactions with others.
Helping You Rewire the Mind, One Conversation at a Time:
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in a cycle of sadness or self-doubt? You're not alone—and you don’t have to face it alone. I specialize in working with young adults and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, and life transitions. With a background in clinical neuropsychology, I bring a deep understanding of how brain functioning, thought patterns, and emotional experience interact—and how we can work together to change them.
Helping You Rewire the Mind, One Conversation at a Time:
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in a cycle of sadness or self-doubt? You're not alone—and you don’t have to face it alone. I specialize in working with young adults and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, and life transitions. With a background in clinical neuropsychology, I bring a deep understanding of how brain functioning, thought patterns, and emotional experience interact—and how we can work together to change them.
Sometimes the answers we seek are hidden within us. I am skilled at bringing this hidden awareness to light in a kind & compassionate way. I work with individual adults interested in personal growth. My approach is centered on you as a person. You set the pace & focus, while I support you in clarifying your needs & how best to achieve them. I provide reflections, structure, & guidance through your process of self-discovery. Reasons for therapy include to feel more like yourself, improve relationships, illuminate a puzzling feeling, increase self-awareness & -trust, be more effective, manage time, identify meaning & purpose.
Sometimes the answers we seek are hidden within us. I am skilled at bringing this hidden awareness to light in a kind & compassionate way. I work with individual adults interested in personal growth. My approach is centered on you as a person. You set the pace & focus, while I support you in clarifying your needs & how best to achieve them. I provide reflections, structure, & guidance through your process of self-discovery. Reasons for therapy include to feel more like yourself, improve relationships, illuminate a puzzling feeling, increase self-awareness & -trust, be more effective, manage time, identify meaning & purpose.
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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.