Bipolar Disorder Therapists in 98125

Nicole Kinion
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98125
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.
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.
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.
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.
(425) 600-7192 View (425) 600-7192
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Elisabeth Rehn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98125  (Online Only)
I offer individual and group Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills Training for adults ages 18 and up. New group members are accepted each week, and the commitment is for one month of treatment. This is an ideal space to learn effective coping skills and practice applying them with like-minded individuals.
I offer individual and group Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills Training for adults ages 18 and up. New group members are accepted each week, and the commitment is for one month of treatment. This is an ideal space to learn effective coping skills and practice applying them with like-minded individuals.
(206) 208-6455 View (206) 208-6455
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Carrie Lanza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98125  (Online Only)
Appointments available evenings (Tues, Weds) and Saturday mornings! I specialize in therapy with a focus on sex and relationships as well as general challenges like anxiety and depression. One of the aspects of my work that I love most is helping clients uncover strengths that may not be readily apparent in moments of crisis. Life can present unexpected challenges, and through our therapeutic journey, I aim to assist you in recognizing and tapping into your strengths and the reservoirs of resilience that lead to growth and empowerment.
Appointments available evenings (Tues, Weds) and Saturday mornings! I specialize in therapy with a focus on sex and relationships as well as general challenges like anxiety and depression. One of the aspects of my work that I love most is helping clients uncover strengths that may not be readily apparent in moments of crisis. Life can present unexpected challenges, and through our therapeutic journey, I aim to assist you in recognizing and tapping into your strengths and the reservoirs of resilience that lead to growth and empowerment.
(206) 222-6585 View (206) 222-6585
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Wendy Nystrom
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CMHS, SMMHS
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98125
I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults in both individual and family therapy. I work well with clients with trauma, anxiety, depression, those facing life transitions or grief and loss. I have recently published an eBook on anxiety for teens, But Breathing Doesn't Help! Unlocking Teen Anxiety by Understanding Your Body, which can be found on Amazon, or for direct purchase at https://wendynystrom.selz.com/
I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults in both individual and family therapy. I work well with clients with trauma, anxiety, depression, those facing life transitions or grief and loss. I have recently published an eBook on anxiety for teens, But Breathing Doesn't Help! Unlocking Teen Anxiety by Understanding Your Body, which can be found on Amazon, or for direct purchase at https://wendynystrom.selz.com/
(206) 785-1985 View (206) 785-1985
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Group Therapy Seattle
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98125
If you are experiencing major life changes or transitions, if you want help understanding why you choose the partners you choose, if you want effective means of changing self-defeating behaviors, if you would like help with "emotional & social intelligence" both critical to personal & career success, if you want to learn effective means of communicating & resolving conflict in your relationships, if anxiety or depression interfere with your enjoyment of life, if you had losses or broken attachments while growing up, if you just want a very supportive community for dealing with the stresses of your life, then consider these groups.
If you are experiencing major life changes or transitions, if you want help understanding why you choose the partners you choose, if you want effective means of changing self-defeating behaviors, if you would like help with "emotional & social intelligence" both critical to personal & career success, if you want to learn effective means of communicating & resolving conflict in your relationships, if anxiety or depression interfere with your enjoyment of life, if you had losses or broken attachments while growing up, if you just want a very supportive community for dealing with the stresses of your life, then consider these groups.
(206) 203-2981 View (206) 203-2981
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Aylee Welch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98125
Traditional psychotherapy works toward congruence in a persons thinking, emotions, actions, and life choices. Body-oriented therapy understands that the body is also profoundly affected by our life experiences. Identifying and releasing attitudes and old images held in our physical structure adds an important component to therapy. This promotes lasting change, allowing for free flow of life energy from within us so we can more fully realize our life, our joy. I am also founder of the Seattle School of Body-Psychotherapy, and enterprise of Body-Psychotherapy of Seattle.
Traditional psychotherapy works toward congruence in a persons thinking, emotions, actions, and life choices. Body-oriented therapy understands that the body is also profoundly affected by our life experiences. Identifying and releasing attitudes and old images held in our physical structure adds an important component to therapy. This promotes lasting change, allowing for free flow of life energy from within us so we can more fully realize our life, our joy. I am also founder of the Seattle School of Body-Psychotherapy, and enterprise of Body-Psychotherapy of Seattle.
(206) 745-4956 View (206) 745-4956
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Kimberly Shea
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98125
Waitlist for new clients
Waitlist. Hello-I specialize in three areas: Complex Trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders. I have advanced training as an EMDR therapist and utilize DBT, CBT and schema-focused therapy in much of my work with clients. Although some of these approaches are structured and/or skills-based, I use talk therapy as a foundation in all of my work with clients. Clients and colleagues describe me as easy to talk to and genuine, with an interactive approach; my style is to balance listening with effective feedback.
Waitlist. Hello-I specialize in three areas: Complex Trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders. I have advanced training as an EMDR therapist and utilize DBT, CBT and schema-focused therapy in much of my work with clients. Although some of these approaches are structured and/or skills-based, I use talk therapy as a foundation in all of my work with clients. Clients and colleagues describe me as easy to talk to and genuine, with an interactive approach; my style is to balance listening with effective feedback.
(206) 208-2644 View (206) 208-2644
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Judi Windleharth
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98125  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My clients usually find me because they are seeking a change and a new approach in therapy to process their trauma. You may feel stuck in some aspect of your life such as anxiety, depressive symptoms, relationship issues, life transitions, grief, stress, trauma, and other concerns. I work with adult individuals who want to examine their negative beliefs about themselves. I hope we can meet those together with curiosity, kindness, warmth, mindfulness, and compassion. Our fit as a client and therapist is especially important to me.
My clients usually find me because they are seeking a change and a new approach in therapy to process their trauma. You may feel stuck in some aspect of your life such as anxiety, depressive symptoms, relationship issues, life transitions, grief, stress, trauma, and other concerns. I work with adult individuals who want to examine their negative beliefs about themselves. I hope we can meet those together with curiosity, kindness, warmth, mindfulness, and compassion. Our fit as a client and therapist is especially important to me.
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Judith Vanessa Hutton Levenson
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98125  (Online Only)
I have learned almost everything of importance about mental health from working with my patients. Though I consider that I had excellent training, as with many things in life, nothing prepared me for the intensity of my patients' life-stories. It was a trial by immersion, but as with such journeys, it was also one of discovery. Patients set before me stories of grief, longing, despair, addiction, obsession, but also of surprise, joy, and abundance. At times, they were overtaken by the force of events swirling around them, losing their bearings and sense of agency.
I have learned almost everything of importance about mental health from working with my patients. Though I consider that I had excellent training, as with many things in life, nothing prepared me for the intensity of my patients' life-stories. It was a trial by immersion, but as with such journeys, it was also one of discovery. Patients set before me stories of grief, longing, despair, addiction, obsession, but also of surprise, joy, and abundance. At times, they were overtaken by the force of events swirling around them, losing their bearings and sense of agency.
(206) 203-3595 View (206) 203-3595
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Madeline Rae Nadis Schwartz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSWA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98125  (Online Only)
I love working with individuals, as well as couples. I have a lot of experience working with queer, non-heteronormative, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ clients, but that is not to say that I don’t love working with people who do not identify within those marginalized identities as well! I enjoy working with those who want to learn more about how to manage anxiety and panic disorder, engage with attachment disorders/historical ruptures, and childhood trauma. Check out my website for more details: www.cognitivecongruence.com
I love working with individuals, as well as couples. I have a lot of experience working with queer, non-heteronormative, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ clients, but that is not to say that I don’t love working with people who do not identify within those marginalized identities as well! I enjoy working with those who want to learn more about how to manage anxiety and panic disorder, engage with attachment disorders/historical ruptures, and childhood trauma. Check out my website for more details: www.cognitivecongruence.com
(206) 278-9974 View (206) 278-9974
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Robert L Curtis
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98125
I am a seasoned therapist with a solid background of training in counseling psychology and I keep a very enthusiastic learning edge on perspectives and developments in psychotherapy. I can always find a way to generate an earnest and stimulative approach to working with clients in therapy. I believe that persons seeking therapy hope to find someone who has a mature range of life experience, sophisticated knowledge of the therapeutic process, a tested repertoire of counseling skills and the ability to provide the anticipatory guidance that fosters self-determination and meaningful life changes. I am confident I have these attributes.
I am a seasoned therapist with a solid background of training in counseling psychology and I keep a very enthusiastic learning edge on perspectives and developments in psychotherapy. I can always find a way to generate an earnest and stimulative approach to working with clients in therapy. I believe that persons seeking therapy hope to find someone who has a mature range of life experience, sophisticated knowledge of the therapeutic process, a tested repertoire of counseling skills and the ability to provide the anticipatory guidance that fosters self-determination and meaningful life changes. I am confident I have these attributes.
(425) 305-4676 View (425) 305-4676
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Imei Hsu (Seattle Direct Counseling and Coaching)
Counselor, BSN-RN, MAC, LMHC, NBC-WHC, L2HC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98125  (Online Only)
Update: As of 5/8/24 I have 1 counseling & 4 Health Coaching openings. I am a tech savvy counselor with 24+ years experience, 37 years combined across Nursing and Counseling. My Ideal Client is predominantly high-functioning people focused towards mental wellness and health strategies across a variety of challenges. My style is narrative and can help you gain deeper connection in your closest relationships. I'm adept at helping those with Depression and Anxiety, Fatigue, Eating Disorders, Autoimmune Dz/Chronic illness, marital conflict, and Life Transition issues. BIPOC and LBGTQ+ are welcome. I am NBH-WHC board certified.
Update: As of 5/8/24 I have 1 counseling & 4 Health Coaching openings. I am a tech savvy counselor with 24+ years experience, 37 years combined across Nursing and Counseling. My Ideal Client is predominantly high-functioning people focused towards mental wellness and health strategies across a variety of challenges. My style is narrative and can help you gain deeper connection in your closest relationships. I'm adept at helping those with Depression and Anxiety, Fatigue, Eating Disorders, Autoimmune Dz/Chronic illness, marital conflict, and Life Transition issues. BIPOC and LBGTQ+ are welcome. I am NBH-WHC board certified.
(206) 922-8480 View (206) 922-8480
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Nicole Camacho
Counselor, MA, CDPT, LMFTA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98125  (Online Only)
I render counseling services that range from group therapy sessions to couples' sessions. You can also see me for family therapy sessions, individual sessions, intakes, and/or psychoeducation courses for a variety of mental health issues. Just to name a few!
I render counseling services that range from group therapy sessions to couples' sessions. You can also see me for family therapy sessions, individual sessions, intakes, and/or psychoeducation courses for a variety of mental health issues. Just to name a few!
(253) 285-1803 View (253) 285-1803
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Sharon Aboosaidi
Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98125
Counseling can offer an understanding of the behaviors, beliefs and emotions that fuel our daily interactions with families and other people. Therapy is a process. My job is to facilitate you through possible change options. It is my goal to work with you closely during therapy to aid in clarifying your goals for treatment, explore patterns and choices of communication, relationships, life style and foster development of beneficial coping strategies with commitment on both parts during therapy. The main goal is to explore patterns of behavior, thoughts, and actions to foster positive change and personal growth.
Counseling can offer an understanding of the behaviors, beliefs and emotions that fuel our daily interactions with families and other people. Therapy is a process. My job is to facilitate you through possible change options. It is my goal to work with you closely during therapy to aid in clarifying your goals for treatment, explore patterns and choices of communication, relationships, life style and foster development of beneficial coping strategies with commitment on both parts during therapy. The main goal is to explore patterns of behavior, thoughts, and actions to foster positive change and personal growth.
(206) 745-3402 View (206) 745-3402
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Tara Conroy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98125
Tara Conroy is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over 20 years of experience. Tara is passionate about helping adults who are struggling with anxiety, panic disorder-related issues, grief, loss, low self-esteem, and much more.
Tara Conroy is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over 20 years of experience. Tara is passionate about helping adults who are struggling with anxiety, panic disorder-related issues, grief, loss, low self-esteem, and much more.
(206) 208-7561 View (206) 208-7561
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Erin Heath
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98125  (Online Only)
My therapy practice is centered in helping people discover the strength they already have, but have been struggling to use. Therapy can be useful for anyone, but sometimes finding the strength to seek out help can be the hardest part. I use a non-judgemental, empathetic, and casual approach with my clients to meet them wherever they are in their lives. Together, we establish goals and solutions. I work with those who are struggling with self-expression and effective communication as well as those who are having difficulty with identity exploration within and outside of relationships.
My therapy practice is centered in helping people discover the strength they already have, but have been struggling to use. Therapy can be useful for anyone, but sometimes finding the strength to seek out help can be the hardest part. I use a non-judgemental, empathetic, and casual approach with my clients to meet them wherever they are in their lives. Together, we establish goals and solutions. I work with those who are struggling with self-expression and effective communication as well as those who are having difficulty with identity exploration within and outside of relationships.
(425) 528-8889 View (425) 528-8889
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Heidi Ross
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98125  (Online Only)
Heidi has experience working with people who struggle with depression and anxiety due to adjustment issues and is also comfortable helping others who have past trauma experiences. Heidi has a Master's of Science from Texas A&M University-Commerce in 2010 a CACREP program.
Heidi has experience working with people who struggle with depression and anxiety due to adjustment issues and is also comfortable helping others who have past trauma experiences. Heidi has a Master's of Science from Texas A&M University-Commerce in 2010 a CACREP program.
(206) 899-4106 View (206) 899-4106
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Cat Saunders
PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98125
The best way to check me out is to peruse my website (www.drcat.org). If you'd like a "Cliff Notes" version of my style as a therapist, here it is: I believe that YOU are the first, last, and final authority about what is right for you. My job is to help you access and trust your own knowing and help you have the best time possible while doing your work.
The best way to check me out is to peruse my website (www.drcat.org). If you'd like a "Cliff Notes" version of my style as a therapist, here it is: I believe that YOU are the first, last, and final authority about what is right for you. My job is to help you access and trust your own knowing and help you have the best time possible while doing your work.
(206) 312-5849 View (206) 312-5849
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Sheryl Copeland
Counselor, MA Ed, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98125  (Online Only)
I have been practicing as a mental health counselor for nearly 20 years, serving as a mental health counselor, counseling center director, and teaching college-level human development courses. I have also served as a domestic violence advocate and instructor within the Department of Corrections. I have expertise in not only addressing mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, parenting, and managing stress, but also helping people with college and career success, career exploration, and decision making, whether it's the beginning of your career or your next career opportunity.
I have been practicing as a mental health counselor for nearly 20 years, serving as a mental health counselor, counseling center director, and teaching college-level human development courses. I have also served as a domestic violence advocate and instructor within the Department of Corrections. I have expertise in not only addressing mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, parenting, and managing stress, but also helping people with college and career success, career exploration, and decision making, whether it's the beginning of your career or your next career opportunity.
(425) 428-4271 View (425) 428-4271
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Meluleki Ncube
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MHP, LMFT
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98125
Whether you are struggling emotionally, spiritually, or in relationships, with God’s help through Christian counseling, you can experience meaningful change. I offer a compassionate, faith-based approach to help you overcome challenges and achieve mental, physical, and spiritual wellness. If you’re dealing with symptoms related to anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, abandonment, relationship problems, grief, or other concerns, I would be honored to walk with you. Through guided, professional support, my hope is for you to find balance, peace, and strength in Christ.
Whether you are struggling emotionally, spiritually, or in relationships, with God’s help through Christian counseling, you can experience meaningful change. I offer a compassionate, faith-based approach to help you overcome challenges and achieve mental, physical, and spiritual wellness. If you’re dealing with symptoms related to anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, abandonment, relationship problems, grief, or other concerns, I would be honored to walk with you. Through guided, professional support, my hope is for you to find balance, peace, and strength in Christ.
(206) 800-8465 View (206) 800-8465
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.