Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Tacoma, WA
Priscilla Bey, MSW, LSWAIC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Steven M Brown
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402 (Online Only)
Not only limited to the anxiety, depression, bipolar, PTSD, ADHD/ADD, OCD, anger issues, and personality disorders or attachment issues.
A responsible social practitioner, I provide psychological care, and services using American Sign Language (ASL). I work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, including various populations that encompass sign language users. My interests center on developing tailored, specific psychotherapy applications that benefit the patients with hearing losses. Much of my work places an emphasis on the importance of "courageous will" to empower individuals to make choices that are useful and practical.
Not only limited to the anxiety, depression, bipolar, PTSD, ADHD/ADD, OCD, anger issues, and personality disorders or attachment issues.
A responsible social practitioner, I provide psychological care, and services using American Sign Language (ASL). I work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, including various populations that encompass sign language users. My interests center on developing tailored, specific psychotherapy applications that benefit the patients with hearing losses. Much of my work places an emphasis on the importance of "courageous will" to empower individuals to make choices that are useful and practical.
Trenton Williams
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98467
His primary areas of specialty include ADHD, ADD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, anger, stress, and a wide range of life and adjustment issues.
Trenton Williams has been a member of the clinical staff at LifeStance (formerly Rainier Behavioral Health) since 1992. He graduated with honors in 1989 from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego with a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. He completed a post-doctoral internship in 1992. His training is in adult and adolescent psychology, and he is also experienced in marital therapy. He has worked in a variety of roles such as crisis counselor, teaching assistant, and research assistant. He has been a dedicated psychologist since 1989.
His primary areas of specialty include ADHD, ADD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, anger, stress, and a wide range of life and adjustment issues.
Trenton Williams has been a member of the clinical staff at LifeStance (formerly Rainier Behavioral Health) since 1992. He graduated with honors in 1989 from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego with a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. He completed a post-doctoral internship in 1992. His training is in adult and adolescent psychology, and he is also experienced in marital therapy. He has worked in a variety of roles such as crisis counselor, teaching assistant, and research assistant. He has been a dedicated psychologist since 1989.
Ashley Jones
MA, LMHCA, LMFTA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402 (Online Only)
My areas of expertise include women's issues, body image and self-esteem struggles, depression, anxiety, trauma, religious trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, life transitions, and substance abuse.
Being a therapist is my passion and I consider it an honor to be able to work with everyone of my clients. My passion for being a therapist come from my own healing journey. I understand what it is like to struggle. I also know what it is like to find peace through healing.
My areas of expertise include women's issues, body image and self-esteem struggles, depression, anxiety, trauma, religious trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, life transitions, and substance abuse.
Being a therapist is my passion and I consider it an honor to be able to work with everyone of my clients. My passion for being a therapist come from my own healing journey. I understand what it is like to struggle. I also know what it is like to find peace through healing.
Jennifer Stewart
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98406 (Online Only)
Asking for help is a sign of strength, and you do not need to undertake the healing journey alone. You deserve to live a fulfilling life and I am here to help you build it. I approach psychotherapy with the belief that increased insight, effective coping skills, and a strong therapeutic relationship are cornerstones to facilitating positive behavioral change. I have experience working with teenagers and adults with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, phobias, and bipolar disorder. I help manage maladaptive thinking, challenging feelings, and behavioral patterns that interfere with your quality of life.
Asking for help is a sign of strength, and you do not need to undertake the healing journey alone. You deserve to live a fulfilling life and I am here to help you build it. I approach psychotherapy with the belief that increased insight, effective coping skills, and a strong therapeutic relationship are cornerstones to facilitating positive behavioral change. I have experience working with teenagers and adults with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, phobias, and bipolar disorder. I help manage maladaptive thinking, challenging feelings, and behavioral patterns that interfere with your quality of life.
Karen Beth Acheson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98402 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Greetings and welcome. I'm Dr. Karen Beth Acheson, Ph.D., and I have over 20 years of experience bringing warmth, compassion, and a sense of humor to help empower people to make healthy changes in their lives. My primary focus is adult psychotherapy. My style is down-to-earth; I draw from humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral & mindfulness-based therapies. My specialty areas include: Depression; Bipolar (manic) Depression; Anxiety; Trauma (including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder); and Emotional/Sexual/physical Abuse. Also, I am now blending my lifelong passion for animals, including a B.S. in Animal Science, with
Greetings and welcome. I'm Dr. Karen Beth Acheson, Ph.D., and I have over 20 years of experience bringing warmth, compassion, and a sense of humor to help empower people to make healthy changes in their lives. My primary focus is adult psychotherapy. My style is down-to-earth; I draw from humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral & mindfulness-based therapies. My specialty areas include: Depression; Bipolar (manic) Depression; Anxiety; Trauma (including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder); and Emotional/Sexual/physical Abuse. Also, I am now blending my lifelong passion for animals, including a B.S. in Animal Science, with
Molly Rogers
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98401 (Online Only)
Molly Rogers, MA, WA LMHC holds a Masters degree in psychology and mental health counseling , as well as a Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. Molly has been practicing behaviour intervention and modification for the past 14 years. During the past seven years Molly has enjoyed providing evidenced based mental health services to clients with co-occurring disorders to include, addiction disorders, mental health diagnosis of depression, anxiety, bipolar I, schizophrenia, and all other diagnoses. Molly is a solution based therapist that utilizes evidence based therapy modalities to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and NLP
Molly Rogers, MA, WA LMHC holds a Masters degree in psychology and mental health counseling , as well as a Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. Molly has been practicing behaviour intervention and modification for the past 14 years. During the past seven years Molly has enjoyed providing evidenced based mental health services to clients with co-occurring disorders to include, addiction disorders, mental health diagnosis of depression, anxiety, bipolar I, schizophrenia, and all other diagnoses. Molly is a solution based therapist that utilizes evidence based therapy modalities to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and NLP
Basia Cady
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98446 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with clients who deal with Anxiety, Depression, BPD, Bipolar Disorder, and those needing help navigating life.
Hi everyone! I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker at Dragonfly Counseling. I graduated from Western Washington University with my BA in Sociology before obtaining my Master of Social Work from the University of New England in 2018. In my role as a social worker, I’ve had the opportunity to work with people from all socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, religious, and sexual orientations. I've worked in a multitude of roles with one focus: advocating for my client’s safety and well-being, whatever that looks like for them.
I enjoy working with clients who deal with Anxiety, Depression, BPD, Bipolar Disorder, and those needing help navigating life.
Hi everyone! I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker at Dragonfly Counseling. I graduated from Western Washington University with my BA in Sociology before obtaining my Master of Social Work from the University of New England in 2018. In my role as a social worker, I’ve had the opportunity to work with people from all socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, religious, and sexual orientations. I've worked in a multitude of roles with one focus: advocating for my client’s safety and well-being, whatever that looks like for them.
Brenna Cooley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402 (Online Only)
My experience includes working with individuals who have co-occurring disorders such as a substance use diagnosis and a mental health illness(s): anxiety, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, and psychosis.
When I hear the words "ideal client," I immediately think about someone who is willing to change. This is someone who is wanting to work on themselves and is ready to take "personal inventory." Someone who is open, honest, and vulnerable with themselves and their therapist. A client who is willing to engage and participate in the process of bettering themselves. We can work on managing stress, day to day challenges, or learning coping skills. We will work together on a therapeutic approach that is right for you.
My experience includes working with individuals who have co-occurring disorders such as a substance use diagnosis and a mental health illness(s): anxiety, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, and psychosis.
When I hear the words "ideal client," I immediately think about someone who is willing to change. This is someone who is wanting to work on themselves and is ready to take "personal inventory." Someone who is open, honest, and vulnerable with themselves and their therapist. A client who is willing to engage and participate in the process of bettering themselves. We can work on managing stress, day to day challenges, or learning coping skills. We will work together on a therapeutic approach that is right for you.
Ryan Lindsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SUDP
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98422 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
Kay Kessel-Hanna
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98467
Kay Kessel-Hanna is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Washington with 27 years of experience. She has a Master of Arts degree in Applied Behavioral Science, specializing in Systems Counseling from Bastyr University, a post-graduate certification in Marriage and Family Therapy from the Presbyterian Counseling Service Marriage and Family Training, and a Master of Arts degree in Transforming Spirituality from Seattle University. Kay believes that an individual's struggles are often a sign of stressors within the larger context of relationships.
Kay Kessel-Hanna is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Washington with 27 years of experience. She has a Master of Arts degree in Applied Behavioral Science, specializing in Systems Counseling from Bastyr University, a post-graduate certification in Marriage and Family Therapy from the Presbyterian Counseling Service Marriage and Family Training, and a Master of Arts degree in Transforming Spirituality from Seattle University. Kay believes that an individual's struggles are often a sign of stressors within the larger context of relationships.
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Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98404 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I am accepting new clients on a case by case basis and am willing to place people on a waitlist. Don't hesitate to reach out. I provide individual therapy via telehealth with the option of including people of your choosing. I hold a deep belief in the inherent capacity for growth and change that exists within every individual, regardless of their circumstances. Nothing is more gratifying than witnessing your own personal growth. My approach is client centered and creative. My clients come from various cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, gender identities. I look forward to working with you.
Hello! I am accepting new clients on a case by case basis and am willing to place people on a waitlist. Don't hesitate to reach out. I provide individual therapy via telehealth with the option of including people of your choosing. I hold a deep belief in the inherent capacity for growth and change that exists within every individual, regardless of their circumstances. Nothing is more gratifying than witnessing your own personal growth. My approach is client centered and creative. My clients come from various cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, gender identities. I look forward to working with you.
Skye Macrae
Counselor, EdM, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98404 (Online Only)
I’m a systems-savvy, person-centered, radically affirming provider who excels at the intersection where clinical mental health disorders meet cultural and identity issues. I love to explore gender, sexuality, socioeconomic status, race, and everything else that makes you, YOU! I form deep therapy relationships with clients, and love to collaborate on a transparent, personal level. When I challenge you to grow, you’ll know I come from an earnest base of compassion, commitment, and care... I want to help individuals to feel fun, outrageous, and free, and to develop key understandings into their own psychology, preferences, and needs.
I’m a systems-savvy, person-centered, radically affirming provider who excels at the intersection where clinical mental health disorders meet cultural and identity issues. I love to explore gender, sexuality, socioeconomic status, race, and everything else that makes you, YOU! I form deep therapy relationships with clients, and love to collaborate on a transparent, personal level. When I challenge you to grow, you’ll know I come from an earnest base of compassion, commitment, and care... I want to help individuals to feel fun, outrageous, and free, and to develop key understandings into their own psychology, preferences, and needs.
Heather N Gaines
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CMHS
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98403 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMHC), as well as being credentialed as a Child Mental Health Specialist, in Washington State. I work with both adults and adolescents, primarily specializing in patients who struggle with anxiety and mood disorders. My approach to counseling is one of collaboration. I use a wholistic approach to my clients; encouraging them to take the lead in their therapy wants, needs, concerns, etc. and maintain their personal autonomy.
Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMHC), as well as being credentialed as a Child Mental Health Specialist, in Washington State. I work with both adults and adolescents, primarily specializing in patients who struggle with anxiety and mood disorders. My approach to counseling is one of collaboration. I use a wholistic approach to my clients; encouraging them to take the lead in their therapy wants, needs, concerns, etc. and maintain their personal autonomy.
Graham Murtaugh
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98405
Graham holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. Graham employs a variety of therapeutic modalities (including somatic, narrative, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems and psychodynamic approaches), but his primary focus is utilizing the relationship between therapist and client to foster change. Graham believes we all experience pain, sadness, fear, anger, trauma and uncertainty; these feelings and experiences are often pushed away and can result in distressing or unwanted behaviors.
Graham holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. Graham employs a variety of therapeutic modalities (including somatic, narrative, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems and psychodynamic approaches), but his primary focus is utilizing the relationship between therapist and client to foster change. Graham believes we all experience pain, sadness, fear, anger, trauma and uncertainty; these feelings and experiences are often pushed away and can result in distressing or unwanted behaviors.
Red Dahlia Art Therapy
Counselor, MA AT, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98405
Red Dahlia Art Therapy cultivates emotional stability with individuals navigating life issues. Creative problem solving with a therapist that offers unconditional positive regard is key to maximizing your strengths and igniting your passion and resilience. Connect to your creativity and explore your journey. Nurture your center where your healing and growth thrive. The red dahlia is a symbol of strength and healing. With art therapy your unique life vision becomes clear.
Red Dahlia Art Therapy cultivates emotional stability with individuals navigating life issues. Creative problem solving with a therapist that offers unconditional positive regard is key to maximizing your strengths and igniting your passion and resilience. Connect to your creativity and explore your journey. Nurture your center where your healing and growth thrive. The red dahlia is a symbol of strength and healing. With art therapy your unique life vision becomes clear.
Ian Callahan
Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402 (Online Only)
It’s a pleasure to meet you. I am a licensed mental health counselor in Washington State with over 25 years of experience in the behavioral health field. Change is difficult, change is scary, change is not undertaken lightly, but change is necessary, and it can be achieved. Therapy and counseling are an individualized process, and it is my responsibility to create an individualized approach that values the uniqueness of who you are. Working together we will create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for you to talk about that change and what that looks like for you.
It’s a pleasure to meet you. I am a licensed mental health counselor in Washington State with over 25 years of experience in the behavioral health field. Change is difficult, change is scary, change is not undertaken lightly, but change is necessary, and it can be achieved. Therapy and counseling are an individualized process, and it is my responsibility to create an individualized approach that values the uniqueness of who you are. Working together we will create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for you to talk about that change and what that looks like for you.
Diana Quinn
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CMHS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98409
You're probably wondering if therapy can help. You may be feeling unsure how to label what you are going through and don't know yet what you want to get out of therapy. Even if you are unsure about what your goals are, you do know that some of what is going on right now isn't working and you are thinking about getting help. Feel free to call or email to start a conversation to see if we might be a good fit for working together so that you can get closer to being yourself and feeling happier.
You're probably wondering if therapy can help. You may be feeling unsure how to label what you are going through and don't know yet what you want to get out of therapy. Even if you are unsure about what your goals are, you do know that some of what is going on right now isn't working and you are thinking about getting help. Feel free to call or email to start a conversation to see if we might be a good fit for working together so that you can get closer to being yourself and feeling happier.
Marcus E John
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CRC, NCC, CTMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402
Being deaf, I have a strong desire to help other deaf and hard of hearing people but this doesn't limit me from working with hearing people too. My clients are struggling to fit in in a world that's constantly changing and sometimes seems out to get us all. Clients who come to me are looking for support, knowledge, and growth to counter the challenges of every day life.
Being deaf, I have a strong desire to help other deaf and hard of hearing people but this doesn't limit me from working with hearing people too. My clients are struggling to fit in in a world that's constantly changing and sometimes seems out to get us all. Clients who come to me are looking for support, knowledge, and growth to counter the challenges of every day life.
Michele Peyton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98404 (Online Only)
Seeking therapy is a courageous step to take when life isn't turning out quite like you envisioned it would. I believe that this decision is one that should be met with unconditional positive regard, compassion, and non-judgmental understanding. I specialize in working with individuals seeking to manage anxiety, depression and other difficult emotions, have more successful and fulfilling relationships, and change harmful or unwanted patterns of behavior. I also work with individuals with significant trauma histories, experiencing grief and loss, or experiencing symptoms of severe mental illness.
Seeking therapy is a courageous step to take when life isn't turning out quite like you envisioned it would. I believe that this decision is one that should be met with unconditional positive regard, compassion, and non-judgmental understanding. I specialize in working with individuals seeking to manage anxiety, depression and other difficult emotions, have more successful and fulfilling relationships, and change harmful or unwanted patterns of behavior. I also work with individuals with significant trauma histories, experiencing grief and loss, or experiencing symptoms of severe mental illness.
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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.