Bipolar Disorder Therapists in 83642
Kimberly Ledwa
Counselor, LCPC, ACADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Meridian, ID 83642
Waitlist for new clients
Challenges of stress, anger, depression, anxiety, phobias/fears, relationship challenges, parenting challenges, addiction/substance abuse concerns, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Adjustment Disorders, Sexuality, Developmentally Disabilities with mental health concerns, and more!.
Waitlist typically allows for openings within a few weeks. In-person or easy-to-use telehealth sessions available. Counseling that works! I learn about your strengths and what you want to change. By working together, we create a plan that gets you lasting results. Adlerian counseling is strength-based and gets to the underlying issues. Yes, you do learn skills to cope and communicate more effectively. You can also change the beliefs and thinking that are holding you back. Are you ready for something better? You don't have to do this alone.
Challenges of stress, anger, depression, anxiety, phobias/fears, relationship challenges, parenting challenges, addiction/substance abuse concerns, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Adjustment Disorders, Sexuality, Developmentally Disabilities with mental health concerns, and more!.
Waitlist typically allows for openings within a few weeks. In-person or easy-to-use telehealth sessions available. Counseling that works! I learn about your strengths and what you want to change. By working together, we create a plan that gets you lasting results. Adlerian counseling is strength-based and gets to the underlying issues. Yes, you do learn skills to cope and communicate more effectively. You can also change the beliefs and thinking that are holding you back. Are you ready for something better? You don't have to do this alone.
David Buch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Meridian, ID 83642
Waitlist for new clients
I am a dedicated clinical social worker with expertise in the specialized areas of trauma, LGBTQI+ issues, and relationship dynamics. My practice encompasses working with individuals, couples, and families, addressing a wide range of concerns, including but not limited to PTSD, neuro-diversity, personality disorders, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
I am a dedicated clinical social worker with expertise in the specialized areas of trauma, LGBTQI+ issues, and relationship dynamics. My practice encompasses working with individuals, couples, and families, addressing a wide range of concerns, including but not limited to PTSD, neuro-diversity, personality disorders, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
Kristi Weismann
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Meridian, ID 83642
Waitlist for new clients
(Wait-list for new clients as of 11/1/2023) People seek therapy for many reasons, but most people have one common goal: change. They want a change in how they feel, think, behave or in how they are treated. They want to be truly heard, understood and validated by someone who won't judge or criticize them. They want to heal from their past and feel hopeful about their future. This is exactly what I strive to provide to every client. I’ve helped clients with various presenting concerns including: anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, trauma, relationship and family issues, panic attacks, grief, self-harm, stress and more.
(Wait-list for new clients as of 11/1/2023) People seek therapy for many reasons, but most people have one common goal: change. They want a change in how they feel, think, behave or in how they are treated. They want to be truly heard, understood and validated by someone who won't judge or criticize them. They want to heal from their past and feel hopeful about their future. This is exactly what I strive to provide to every client. I’ve helped clients with various presenting concerns including: anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, trauma, relationship and family issues, panic attacks, grief, self-harm, stress and more.
Kathleen Weathers
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Meridian, ID 83642
The client that Kathleen works well with is youth (age 7 - teens) with trauma, divorce of parents, placement in foster care, adoption, or residential care, or who are involved in (or at risk) the juvenile justice system. Kathleen enjoys working with a variety of brain health (mental health) issues - depression, bipolar, PTSD, ADHD, ODD, anxiety, traumatic brain injury, and schizophrenia. Kathleen's focus is youth & family, but she also works with young adults transitioning out of foster care, & women wanting EMDR. Kathleen is trained in Amen Clinic's method, & provides evidence based tools to change your brain and change your life.
The client that Kathleen works well with is youth (age 7 - teens) with trauma, divorce of parents, placement in foster care, adoption, or residential care, or who are involved in (or at risk) the juvenile justice system. Kathleen enjoys working with a variety of brain health (mental health) issues - depression, bipolar, PTSD, ADHD, ODD, anxiety, traumatic brain injury, and schizophrenia. Kathleen's focus is youth & family, but she also works with young adults transitioning out of foster care, & women wanting EMDR. Kathleen is trained in Amen Clinic's method, & provides evidence based tools to change your brain and change your life.
Trina Fisher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Meridian, ID 83642
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Women's issues, Adoption, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, as well as working with families through a Life Transitions.
My Ideal client is someone, child, adolescent, or adult, who is ready to make a change in their behaviors, thoughts, their life. This individual may be feeling anxious, or depressed, or tired of repeating the patterns that “get them into trouble”. This individual wants to learn how to manage their feelings or thoughts, process through their situations, while gaining skills to work through those situations, and learn to let things go. I find that the individuals (children and adults) ready for change “dive right into” my therapy toys/sand tray/art supplies so that they can begin processing their issues they way that they need to.
I specialize in working with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Women's issues, Adoption, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, as well as working with families through a Life Transitions.
My Ideal client is someone, child, adolescent, or adult, who is ready to make a change in their behaviors, thoughts, their life. This individual may be feeling anxious, or depressed, or tired of repeating the patterns that “get them into trouble”. This individual wants to learn how to manage their feelings or thoughts, process through their situations, while gaining skills to work through those situations, and learn to let things go. I find that the individuals (children and adults) ready for change “dive right into” my therapy toys/sand tray/art supplies so that they can begin processing their issues they way that they need to.
Rachel Briggs Gutierrez
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Meridian, ID 83642 (Online Only)
Areas of focus include but are not limited to: Anxiety; Depression; Isolation; Addiction; Relationship issues; Life Transitions; Self-Esteem Issues; Trauma; Bipolar Disorder; PTSD; Schizo-affective Disorder; Borderline Personality Disorder; and Substance Abuse.
***I am currently only accepting telehealth clients*** I am passionate about helping people see their true potential. Many times, life changes, family issues, mental illness, and negative thinking get in the way of seeing who we truly are. I am committed to working with individuals, couples, and families through their journey; getting back to a healthy place through Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I believe that compassion, understanding, and trust are important in the therapeutic process. Therapy is provided in a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental and supportive therapeutic environment.
Areas of focus include but are not limited to: Anxiety; Depression; Isolation; Addiction; Relationship issues; Life Transitions; Self-Esteem Issues; Trauma; Bipolar Disorder; PTSD; Schizo-affective Disorder; Borderline Personality Disorder; and Substance Abuse.
***I am currently only accepting telehealth clients*** I am passionate about helping people see their true potential. Many times, life changes, family issues, mental illness, and negative thinking get in the way of seeing who we truly are. I am committed to working with individuals, couples, and families through their journey; getting back to a healthy place through Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I believe that compassion, understanding, and trust are important in the therapeutic process. Therapy is provided in a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental and supportive therapeutic environment.
Tina Sheehy
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Meridian, ID 83642 (Online Only)
I have been at this for a long time and I feel that people know what's best and what they want for themselves, but they don't know how to get there at times. They need help, support and confidence in themselves to get there. There are so many variables that get in the way including various forms of abuse, mental health issues, family problems and drug and alcohol issues. I love to help clients work through these issues and concerns to help them restore confidence in themselves and be able to trust their own decisions. Most of all they deserve to look forward to their future!
I have been at this for a long time and I feel that people know what's best and what they want for themselves, but they don't know how to get there at times. They need help, support and confidence in themselves to get there. There are so many variables that get in the way including various forms of abuse, mental health issues, family problems and drug and alcohol issues. I love to help clients work through these issues and concerns to help them restore confidence in themselves and be able to trust their own decisions. Most of all they deserve to look forward to their future!
Brian Green
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Meridian, ID 83642
I work with adults and older adults (65+) who struggle with a wide range of mental illness issues. Together, we will identify areas of growth and change that you would like to make. I help you identify beliefs about yourself which can cause anxiety and depression. We will work together to resolve your limiting beliefs and replace them with realistic/truthful statements about yourself.
I work with adults and older adults (65+) who struggle with a wide range of mental illness issues. Together, we will identify areas of growth and change that you would like to make. I help you identify beliefs about yourself which can cause anxiety and depression. We will work together to resolve your limiting beliefs and replace them with realistic/truthful statements about yourself.
Aimee Christensen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Meridian, ID 83642
Aimee is a psychotherapist, educator, group facilitator, and mentor. She was selected as a fellow for the National Board of Certified Counselors for one year, which she was extensively trained in many areas pertaining to different minority groups. Aimee developed a strong awareness of the needs and development of children and teens through a decade of being a teacher. Aimee’s approach to counseling focuses on mindfulness, self-compassion, sand tray and internal family systems. Aimee creates a safe therapeutic setting for every client using a variety of therapeutic approaches and collaborating with clients.
Aimee is a psychotherapist, educator, group facilitator, and mentor. She was selected as a fellow for the National Board of Certified Counselors for one year, which she was extensively trained in many areas pertaining to different minority groups. Aimee developed a strong awareness of the needs and development of children and teens through a decade of being a teacher. Aimee’s approach to counseling focuses on mindfulness, self-compassion, sand tray and internal family systems. Aimee creates a safe therapeutic setting for every client using a variety of therapeutic approaches and collaborating with clients.
Misty L Wall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Meridian, ID 83642
Waitlist for new clients
I use 25 years of experience and a strong sense humor to be a part of creating solutions to pressing challenges like behavioral and relationship distress, discovering your strengths, and making ambitious progress toward your chosen future. I enjoy working with most people. Some of my favorite clients are those discovering who they are and summoning the courage to let the world know. I support client's by listening, hearing, and seeing them and looking for patterns that are lifting them up and holding them back. Together we untangle the past and make sense of the future.
I use 25 years of experience and a strong sense humor to be a part of creating solutions to pressing challenges like behavioral and relationship distress, discovering your strengths, and making ambitious progress toward your chosen future. I enjoy working with most people. Some of my favorite clients are those discovering who they are and summoning the courage to let the world know. I support client's by listening, hearing, and seeing them and looking for patterns that are lifting them up and holding them back. Together we untangle the past and make sense of the future.
C Laray Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, BS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Meridian, ID 83642
Dedicated to fostering healing & self-discovery, my therapeutic approach is a blend of trauma-sensitive, attachment-based, & psychodynamic perspectives. I specialize in working with individuals & couples with traumatic backgrounds, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, & life transitions. Creating a supportive space for self-awareness, my goal is to guide you toward a clearer sense of self, more authentic relationships, & positive change. My journey in the mental health field stems from a profound curiosity about the human mind and a genuine desire to assist individuals in overcoming life's challenges.
Dedicated to fostering healing & self-discovery, my therapeutic approach is a blend of trauma-sensitive, attachment-based, & psychodynamic perspectives. I specialize in working with individuals & couples with traumatic backgrounds, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, & life transitions. Creating a supportive space for self-awareness, my goal is to guide you toward a clearer sense of self, more authentic relationships, & positive change. My journey in the mental health field stems from a profound curiosity about the human mind and a genuine desire to assist individuals in overcoming life's challenges.
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Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Meridian, ID 83642
You're on a journey of self-discovery, grappling with life's big questions and seeking fulfillment. Whether it's anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges, you crave clarity and authenticity. Together, we'll navigate these challenges, cultivate resilience, and uncover your inherent potential for personal transformation. You deserve understanding, support, and the tools to live a meaningful and purposeful life. You are not alone. Let's embark on this journey together.
You're on a journey of self-discovery, grappling with life's big questions and seeking fulfillment. Whether it's anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges, you crave clarity and authenticity. Together, we'll navigate these challenges, cultivate resilience, and uncover your inherent potential for personal transformation. You deserve understanding, support, and the tools to live a meaningful and purposeful life. You are not alone. Let's embark on this journey together.
Camilla Cafferty
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Meridian, ID 83642
Everyone goes through rough times and taking the step to come to counseling is huge!. Making sure that you are comfortable and have the right fit is important. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor specializing in the areas of addiction, grief/trauma, anxiety, depression, and couples. I have worked with a variety of individuals and couples addressing many areas. I believe that I must cater to you, to help you get where you want to be. I am a certified EMDR therapist, and find this a helpful tool for all types of concerns. I look forward to helping you through your journey.
Everyone goes through rough times and taking the step to come to counseling is huge!. Making sure that you are comfortable and have the right fit is important. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor specializing in the areas of addiction, grief/trauma, anxiety, depression, and couples. I have worked with a variety of individuals and couples addressing many areas. I believe that I must cater to you, to help you get where you want to be. I am a certified EMDR therapist, and find this a helpful tool for all types of concerns. I look forward to helping you through your journey.
Melinda Hill
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Meridian, ID 83642
Life can be overwhelming and leave you feel worn out. When things seem dark and heavy, there is help and hope available, you are not alone. I use a trauma informed lens which means we look at how adverse experiences impacted you and how they show up in the here and now. I work with you to create a compassionate supportive place to process and build inner resources. Reaching out is evidence of inner strength and courage. I am honored to work alongside my clients as they heal and move towards their goals.
Life can be overwhelming and leave you feel worn out. When things seem dark and heavy, there is help and hope available, you are not alone. I use a trauma informed lens which means we look at how adverse experiences impacted you and how they show up in the here and now. I work with you to create a compassionate supportive place to process and build inner resources. Reaching out is evidence of inner strength and courage. I am honored to work alongside my clients as they heal and move towards their goals.
Idaho Counseling & Neurofeedback
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Meridian, ID 83642
Welcome to Idaho Counseling & Neurofeedback! We have an amazing team to try and meet your needs. Tess, Logan, Cameron, Jaque, Heather, Kayla are ready and willing to help. Are you searching for help for the first time or have you exhausted your energy looking for the right help? Maybe you've tried talk therapy and/or medication without resolve. We effectively treat clients using both talk therapy and neurofeedback, a biofeedback technique that addresses issues at the source. Using the reward system of the brain we are able to dramatically improve symptoms that originate from low performance areas in the brain.
Welcome to Idaho Counseling & Neurofeedback! We have an amazing team to try and meet your needs. Tess, Logan, Cameron, Jaque, Heather, Kayla are ready and willing to help. Are you searching for help for the first time or have you exhausted your energy looking for the right help? Maybe you've tried talk therapy and/or medication without resolve. We effectively treat clients using both talk therapy and neurofeedback, a biofeedback technique that addresses issues at the source. Using the reward system of the brain we are able to dramatically improve symptoms that originate from low performance areas in the brain.
Monarch Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Meridian, ID 83642
We are a group practice with 10+ therapists who have a wide array of experience working with all ages/populations. Please visit our website for more information about each therapist at www.monarchbh.com We specialize in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). PCIT is ideal for children ages 2-8 who are having behaviors that are difficult to manage.T he behaviors may be a result of ADHD, custody issues, trauma, oppositional defiant disorder, adjustment issues, aggression and/or anxiety.
We are a group practice with 10+ therapists who have a wide array of experience working with all ages/populations. Please visit our website for more information about each therapist at www.monarchbh.com We specialize in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). PCIT is ideal for children ages 2-8 who are having behaviors that are difficult to manage.T he behaviors may be a result of ADHD, custody issues, trauma, oppositional defiant disorder, adjustment issues, aggression and/or anxiety.
Ray Allen Ward
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Meridian, ID 83642
My three favorite excuses people use for not going to see a counselor (and my responses): 1. I don’t have time. Nonsense. You have 24 hours in a day and 168 hours in a week. Taking an hour for your own self-care should be a priority and not a task. (2.) Counseling is for crazy people. Also, nonsense. Terms like “crazy” or “mental” are outdated stereotypes. Just because you are struggling with something in life does not mean that you are broken or defective—it just means you might need a little help dealing with it. Which leads me to my personal favorite…
My three favorite excuses people use for not going to see a counselor (and my responses): 1. I don’t have time. Nonsense. You have 24 hours in a day and 168 hours in a week. Taking an hour for your own self-care should be a priority and not a task. (2.) Counseling is for crazy people. Also, nonsense. Terms like “crazy” or “mental” are outdated stereotypes. Just because you are struggling with something in life does not mean that you are broken or defective—it just means you might need a little help dealing with it. Which leads me to my personal favorite…
Jessica Gorringe
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Meridian, ID 83642
There are many reasons why an individual or family may choose to come to counseling. A common theme that drives the decision to come to counseling is that some part of life is just not working the way you may want it to and something needs to change. Making the decision to attend counseling is not always an easy decision and taking the next step and scheduling an appointment can be even more difficult. I will do my best to help you feel comfortable and at ease as you take your courageous next step toward change.
There are many reasons why an individual or family may choose to come to counseling. A common theme that drives the decision to come to counseling is that some part of life is just not working the way you may want it to and something needs to change. Making the decision to attend counseling is not always an easy decision and taking the next step and scheduling an appointment can be even more difficult. I will do my best to help you feel comfortable and at ease as you take your courageous next step toward change.
Virginia Spackman Lcpc
Counselor, MEd, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Meridian, ID 83642
Offering both Telehealth Appointments and In person located in Meridian, Idaho. I'm glad that you're here and open to exploring counseling as a way to process change, heal trauma, and build more adaptive skills. Counseling has many purposes and finding the right fit with your counselor is important. I offer 15min consultation appointments for free for this purpose. I hope to talk with you again soon.
Offering both Telehealth Appointments and In person located in Meridian, Idaho. I'm glad that you're here and open to exploring counseling as a way to process change, heal trauma, and build more adaptive skills. Counseling has many purposes and finding the right fit with your counselor is important. I offer 15min consultation appointments for free for this purpose. I hope to talk with you again soon.
Treasure Wellness Counseling and Training Center
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Meridian, ID 83642
In counseling, the client's life story, relationships, attachments, emotions and thoughts are to be respected and cherished as a treasure. We believe that it takes courage to seek counseling, and that healing is an on-going journey towards health and wellness. This journey may be difficult at times to navigate. It is our desire to work with you to help you get through those tough times, whether they be something you are experiencing yourself, in relationship, within your family, or socially. For more detailed information contact us at www.treasurewellness.com
In counseling, the client's life story, relationships, attachments, emotions and thoughts are to be respected and cherished as a treasure. We believe that it takes courage to seek counseling, and that healing is an on-going journey towards health and wellness. This journey may be difficult at times to navigate. It is our desire to work with you to help you get through those tough times, whether they be something you are experiencing yourself, in relationship, within your family, or socially. For more detailed information contact us at www.treasurewellness.com
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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.