Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Seattle, WA
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Janelle Painter
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My areas of expertise include treating symptoms and disorders that impact the way we experience emotions, including anxiety, depression,
bipolar disorder
, trauma, psychosis, interpersonal distress, and life transitions.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 15 years of experience providing individual and group therapy services to adults (in-person and telehealth sessions). I approach therapy from the perspective that you are the expert of your experiences and I am a resource to help you effectively navigate your life. We will work together to identify treatment targets and develop a plan for care. The focus of our sessions and the skills we discuss will be guided by your personal wellness goals. Aspects of your past, personal identities, culture, and values give light to current experiences and are discussed throughout therapy.
Waitlist for new clients
Tracy Jordan Adams
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with individuals who identify as LGBTQ, I also specialize in
Bipolar Disorder
and anxiety.
It takes courage to ask for help. Life seems to throw us one challenge after another and we can feel weighed down by the stress of daily living. Sometimes we can lose sight of what makes us feel special and valued. I am here to work with your individual needs. Feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, and loneliness can leave us feeling disconnected from others. If we do not take the time to understand where these feelings stem from and how they affect us, we cannot begin to heal and feel whole again. I value you as an individual and want to understand your unique experiences. I want to help you to feel safe and accepted at all times.
Not accepting new clients
Mardi Mills
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience in helping people with anxiety, ADD and
bipolar
conditions.
Hi, All of us, at some point, experience painful life challenges or relationship difficulties that test our ability to cope. I believe the most important relationship in life as adults is with ourself and that this relationship informs all others and is essential in developing intimacy and close, long term connections with others. Therapy is a process of increasing one's self awareness allowing you to make choices of better coping methods ,more satisfying relationships , and a more fulfilling life. I have 30 years experience as a psychotherapist --the last 22 years working in private practice in Bellevue.
Benjamin Danis PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My therapy is shaped by Gestalt theory, my experience of working with patients at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, and my work with
bipolar
, depressed and anxious clients.
Are you at a moment in your life when you realize that it might be helpful to discuss your current life situation with someone who could help guide you out of a stuck or confused place? People often feel overwhelmed, depressed or anxious when they deal with transitions in life - a change in work, health or relationships.
Dr.SemoreDNP Psychiatric NP
Registered Professional Nurse, DNP, AGNP-CB, PMHNP-B
Verified
Verified
Dr. Ogun-Semore- DNP, AGPCNP, PMHNP-BC- Treat ACROSS LIFESPAN. In my line of profession and with expertise, I explain pathophysiology of the condition and how medications work, use a rating scale and evidenced-based treatments to support my diagnosis. The services I provide include comprehensive psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy. I am experienced in helping people with anxiety, chronic depression resisitant to other treatment options and modalities, panic,
bipolar
disorders, psychotic symptoms, PTSD, memory impairment, ADHD.....etc
Not accepting new clients
Nicole Kinion
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
Verified
My background includes working with clients struggling with:
bipolar disorder
, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress, acute trauma response, DV/abuse/sexual assault history, coping with chronic/terminal illness, caregiver stress/fatigue, relationship difficulties, codependence, grief & loss, and substance abuse/addiction issues.
Note: Please contact via e-mail link to inquire about availability. Is there simply too much chaos in your life? Are you feeling overwhelmed and stuck, unsure how to make life more fulfilling? When stress becomes too much a part of our daily lives it helps to have a space and time in which we can talk through it all with someone who can help us find a new perspective. Counseling is an investment in yourself and your well-being. It can be just what is needed to calm the chaos and find energy and motivation that helps you to move from just getting by to living a full, engaging life.
Priscilla Bey, MSW, LSWAIC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My specialties include service to all adults, elders, LGBTQ+, families, and teens who are struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, agoraphobia, substance use, and
bipolar
I and II.
The ability to communicate and reason are the attributes that set us apart from other species. Active listening is key to understanding and reaching a resolution to the personal barriers that render us as individuals and make us unique.
Danielle D Jenkins PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I am accepting clients for telehealth in Washington State. My primary specialities are
bipolar disorder
and Maternal Mental Health (pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, PMADs, pregnancy and infant loss, and adjustment to parenting. I also see clients for anxiety, depression, and other mental health support. Please note I am accepting clients on a limited basis and for my waitlist. See my website for details and for other therapists in my office who do similar work.
Not accepting new clients
Ryan Lindsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SUDP
Verified
Verified
I am an LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist focusing on substance use disorders,
bipolar
disorders, codependency, and anxiety.
I have collaborated both with people working to address co-occurring substance use and mental health issues & many others addressing only one or the other. I am motivated by people seeking to change the way they walk through the world and the lens through which they view their world and themselves in it. Using a cognitive behavioral approach and emphasis on mindfulness, I strive to meet my clients where they are in their lives and help them move forward to where they want to be.
Not accepting new clients
Ann Carter
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have been privileged to care about and help clients for nearly 30 years. I work to understand their particular pain and identify their patterns. Together, we honor those patterns for the benefits they provide and experiment with updating them to allow for conscious choice and a better fit to current circumstances and opportunities. Often, traumatic experiences have shaped the patterns they chose, and clients will again need to choose how to respond to the traumatic material and its reverberations. Clients may additionally be impacted by chronic illness, mood disorders/
Bipolar
, attentional issues/ADHD, grief and loss.
Not accepting new clients
Debbie Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Hello! Life gets so hectic and stressful at times. It seems everyone has it all together except for you. You have a desire to make changes but aren't sure where to begin. Good news! You already have everything inside of you that you need, and we can work together to bring out those positive qualities and put them to use. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in mental health. I support people with anxiety, depression, personality disorders,
bipolar
disorders, psychotic symptoms, and PTSD. I have worked extensively with clients from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. I am excited to meet you and hear your story.
Not accepting new clients
Karen Yamashita-Uraine
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I have found success working with adults (age 20+) struggling with anxiety, depression,
bipolar disorder
, PTSD, and complex trauma. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, prospective clients must be willing to meet via a secure online platform.
Seattle, WA 98105
Not accepting new clients
Waitlist for new clients
Theresa K Jaworski
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have 36 years of experience and specialize in helping individuals suffering with depression, anxiety, PTSD,
Bipolar Disorder
and chronic pain. I enjoy teaching mindfulness and acceptance techniques and find them to be a good adjunct to cognitive behavioral therapy and psychotherapy. I believe our true nature is comprised of awareness and compassion. In therapy we learn to direct this compassionate awareness towards ourselves. Instead of standing apart from ourselves and pushing ourselves to be better or different, the goal of therapy is to make friends with who we already are.
Stillpoint Therapy Services
Counselor, LMHC, SUDP
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I see clients that have a history of trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression,
bipolar disorder
, codependency, emotional intimacy, and perfectionism issues.
My therapy approach blends the use of mindfulness, compassion, emotional freedom techniques, CBT, and EMDR. EMDR is a trauma therapy that supports people to heal from symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of traumatic life experiences. I help clients achieve freedom from compulsions, addictive behaviors, and limiting beliefs. I create a sacred and safe space for you to share your story with me and to be vulnerable in your therapy. You deserve the skills to manage symptoms and build a peaceful and rewarding life.
David Shirk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington State. I've been working for 25 years with people struggling with mental health issues including depression, anxiety,
bipolar
, and personality disorders. I help people with stress, relationships, and finding meaning in their life.
Mary Yoest
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with adults and teens 16+ across all genders who experience feelings of detachment from others and the world. I specialize in working with those who are affected by depression, anxiety,
bipolar disorder
, and those who have experienced trauma. My therapeutic style draws from my training in existential and somatic therapies, emphasizing the unique life experience of an individual as the foundation to healing.
Seattle, WA 98102
& Online
Cynthia M Seager
MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
My passion/expertise is working with the complex needs of neuro-diverse adults: those with ADHD, Aspergers or mild TBI-induced cognitive symptoms; helping them live more effectively and confidently. People with these issues typically deal with a varied combination of life challenges, executive skill deficits & mood issues. Things like chronic issues with consistency, follow-through, ongoing sleep or self care challenges, as well as co-occurring anxiety, social anxiety, &/or depression, or need better
Bipolar
management skills. I’m here to help you harness your strengths, build missing skills, & move past your personal stuck points.
Danielle Parks
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
That being said, I have worked alongside many people - from severely mentally ill to major anxiety,
bipolar
and borderline.
I ask that you are ready to make a commitment, to yourself, first. I consider this the first step of the journey - I am here ready to make the commitment alongside you. Think of it as the beginning of falling in love with yourself...your relationships, and ultimately your life. If you are reading this I hope you answer the call, to yourself...it is the beginning of the type of change you have dreamt of, meeting your best self, meeting your soul.
Relational Psych
Psychologist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Our clients are high achieving millennials, identity-developing gen-zers, people in transition, and people who think deeply about themselves and their growth. Our clients are asking: Why do my emotions feel so out of hand? How do I understand my relational patterns? How is my experience of trauma showing up in my every day life? Do I have ADHD? Do I have
bipolar
? Am I on the right medication? Should I take a break from work? How do I manage difficult relationships?
Will Dowd Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Hi, I'm Will. I'm glad you are here. Seeking help can be overwhelming when you are struggling just to get through the day. I hope to make the process a little easier for you. I have lots of experience working with all kinds of people suffering from depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, unwanted substance use,
bipolar disorder
, relationship issues and more. You want to feel better, to stop worrying about the future and rehashing the past, to move through what keeps you stuck in distress, to feel freedom, and some measure of peace. I am confident that therapy can help.
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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.