Bipolar Disorder Therapists in San Francisco, CA
Katja Monika Rapp
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94105 (Online Only)
I believe that we all have resources within us that help us through life's difficulties and can also provide healing, but sometimes we need a little help and guidance on our way to get back on the path that is right for us. I want to help guide you back to this route and find a connection to your “Self” again, using an approach that is tailored to your individual needs. I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with eating disorders, trauma, grief, loss, LGBTQ+, HIV and AIDS, substance abuse, as well as, anxiety and depression/bipolar.
I believe that we all have resources within us that help us through life's difficulties and can also provide healing, but sometimes we need a little help and guidance on our way to get back on the path that is right for us. I want to help guide you back to this route and find a connection to your “Self” again, using an approach that is tailored to your individual needs. I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with eating disorders, trauma, grief, loss, LGBTQ+, HIV and AIDS, substance abuse, as well as, anxiety and depression/bipolar.
Ipek Aykol
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102
Are you waking up every day and realizing that your life is not where you want it to be? Are you feeling stuck in certain areas of your life and not able to find a solution? I am able to help you by providing you a safe environment where you can express yourself without feeling judged or criticized. I have been helping people find peace, calm, and hope in their lives.
Are you waking up every day and realizing that your life is not where you want it to be? Are you feeling stuck in certain areas of your life and not able to find a solution? I am able to help you by providing you a safe environment where you can express yourself without feeling judged or criticized. I have been helping people find peace, calm, and hope in their lives.
Zoi Dorit Eliou
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94131 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My practice is currently closed to new patients. If you are a patient I have previously seen and in need of a consultation please contact me so I can assist you on how to proceed. Presently I am focused on peer consultation and public service. I mainly worked on providing services to adult patients with moderate to severe psychopathology, primarily Depressive disorders, Bipolar spectrum disorders, Anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD and Personality disorders. In addition, I treated people with complex medical problems, managing autoimmune disorders, cancer, diabetes and high risk pregnancies co-morbid with mood disorders.
My practice is currently closed to new patients. If you are a patient I have previously seen and in need of a consultation please contact me so I can assist you on how to proceed. Presently I am focused on peer consultation and public service. I mainly worked on providing services to adult patients with moderate to severe psychopathology, primarily Depressive disorders, Bipolar spectrum disorders, Anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD and Personality disorders. In addition, I treated people with complex medical problems, managing autoimmune disorders, cancer, diabetes and high risk pregnancies co-morbid with mood disorders.
Corey Datz-Greenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102
Welcome! I'm always struck by how therapy helps us unstick. It's worth it. We just weren't meant to solve all our problems alone. In our work, I'll meet you where you're at, at your pace. Together, we'll create the space where you feel safe to share, solutions can emerge, and you can know yourself better. The skills I bring help things shift over time, combining present listening with eliciting and sharing insights. And while I'll bring my own perspectives, I also welcome pushback. This is a collaborative project. I work with people 1-3x/week.
Welcome! I'm always struck by how therapy helps us unstick. It's worth it. We just weren't meant to solve all our problems alone. In our work, I'll meet you where you're at, at your pace. Together, we'll create the space where you feel safe to share, solutions can emerge, and you can know yourself better. The skills I bring help things shift over time, combining present listening with eliciting and sharing insights. And while I'll bring my own perspectives, I also welcome pushback. This is a collaborative project. I work with people 1-3x/week.
Kristine San Mateo Virgen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you in search of support to gain self-awareness, navigate challenging emotions and experiences, enhance coping strategies, and cultivate more fulfilling relationships? Welcome! I'm Kristine San Mateo, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California, Hawaii, and Washington State. Since 2015, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of individuals, addressing a multitude of mental health concerns that impact their overall well-being. Although I have experience working with children, teenagers, and families, my current focus is providing individual and couples therapy primarily to adults.
Are you in search of support to gain self-awareness, navigate challenging emotions and experiences, enhance coping strategies, and cultivate more fulfilling relationships? Welcome! I'm Kristine San Mateo, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California, Hawaii, and Washington State. Since 2015, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of individuals, addressing a multitude of mental health concerns that impact their overall well-being. Although I have experience working with children, teenagers, and families, my current focus is providing individual and couples therapy primarily to adults.
Janice E Cheng
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94116 (Online Only)
Want to work on some difficult issues? Depressed, anxious, angry, uncertain or confused? Are there perhaps relationship issues? I provide a warm, caring and safe environment to work on your problems and I have an eclectic approach to psychotherapy. Together we can strive to achieve healing, stability, growth and happiness.
Want to work on some difficult issues? Depressed, anxious, angry, uncertain or confused? Are there perhaps relationship issues? I provide a warm, caring and safe environment to work on your problems and I have an eclectic approach to psychotherapy. Together we can strive to achieve healing, stability, growth and happiness.
Brittany M Ramirez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102
Brittany M. Ramirez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2013. Brittany helps people figure this "thing" out we call life. As she became a therapist working with clients, it became apparent that what Brittany does is help people with what she believes to be the human experience. So, that's what Brittany unofficially calls herself now: "the human experience therapist. " We all go through challenges, and they look different as we get older, but they never stop.
Brittany M. Ramirez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2013. Brittany helps people figure this "thing" out we call life. As she became a therapist working with clients, it became apparent that what Brittany does is help people with what she believes to be the human experience. So, that's what Brittany unofficially calls herself now: "the human experience therapist. " We all go through challenges, and they look different as we get older, but they never stop.
CK Olivieri Blackmore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114 (Online Only)
CK Olivieri Blackmore is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who approaches life with warmth, compassion, and creativity. CK specializes in relationship dynamics, post-traumatic stress disorders, and developmental life transitions. She is particularly adept at issues pertaining to the queer community and their loved ones. CK utilizes eclectic modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, Gottman, and IFS to navigate the nuanced needs of her diverse clientele and the associated sexual and gendered concerns that arise. Blending insight-oriented and behavioral change practices, CK works from a quirky and truly innovative lens.
CK Olivieri Blackmore is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who approaches life with warmth, compassion, and creativity. CK specializes in relationship dynamics, post-traumatic stress disorders, and developmental life transitions. She is particularly adept at issues pertaining to the queer community and their loved ones. CK utilizes eclectic modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, Gottman, and IFS to navigate the nuanced needs of her diverse clientele and the associated sexual and gendered concerns that arise. Blending insight-oriented and behavioral change practices, CK works from a quirky and truly innovative lens.
Tracina Schrader
Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114 (Online Only)
Everyone needs help at one time or another, whether it be for symptoms of anxiety or depression due to family/work etc., or you find yourself in constant survival mode, doing your best to keep your head above water. You are looking for more emotional balance and tools to increase your resilience. I do everything possible to provide a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space in which you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and patterns of behavior. Our therapeutic success depends on the strength of the trust and the bond between us and how we work together toward your goals.
Everyone needs help at one time or another, whether it be for symptoms of anxiety or depression due to family/work etc., or you find yourself in constant survival mode, doing your best to keep your head above water. You are looking for more emotional balance and tools to increase your resilience. I do everything possible to provide a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space in which you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and patterns of behavior. Our therapeutic success depends on the strength of the trust and the bond between us and how we work together toward your goals.
The Mindful Lemon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102 (Online Only)
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Kyle Celio
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94110 (Online Only)
Are things just not going quite right? Are parts of your life feeling out of your control? Do you need a safe and loving place to talk about what's really going on? I believe we all do sometimes and my goal is to provide this place for you so that you may share your story to someone who is warm, approachable and non-judgmental. Together let's look at what is and isn't working in your life right now in a calm and interactive way increasing your self-awareness and building upon the strengths you already have.
Are things just not going quite right? Are parts of your life feeling out of your control? Do you need a safe and loving place to talk about what's really going on? I believe we all do sometimes and my goal is to provide this place for you so that you may share your story to someone who is warm, approachable and non-judgmental. Together let's look at what is and isn't working in your life right now in a calm and interactive way increasing your self-awareness and building upon the strengths you already have.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114
Suffering is a certainty in our lives, but sometimes it becomes more than we can bear. Oftentimes, we can become caught up in blaming ourselves- and though sometimes there can be truth to the notion, it's not true enough to guide us towards healing. We may feel slowed down, stuck, agitated, angry, frustrated or sad. There is nothing wrong or unacceptable with you or your feelings in my practice. They are part of your truth that will guide you to a deeper level of knowing.
Suffering is a certainty in our lives, but sometimes it becomes more than we can bear. Oftentimes, we can become caught up in blaming ourselves- and though sometimes there can be truth to the notion, it's not true enough to guide us towards healing. We may feel slowed down, stuck, agitated, angry, frustrated or sad. There is nothing wrong or unacceptable with you or your feelings in my practice. They are part of your truth that will guide you to a deeper level of knowing.
Natalia Estrada
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94110 (Online Only)
You have landed here because you are wanting to make a change, heal, live a more fulfilling life... you have experienced something that changed your perception of life, of safety, maybe even of who you are, and how you relate to others. You want to forget pain, enjoy life, find serenity, and feel whole again. I make use of different tools, based on western theories and knowledge as well as ancient and spiritual practices, to support your desired change considering your strengths and your unique living experience.
You have landed here because you are wanting to make a change, heal, live a more fulfilling life... you have experienced something that changed your perception of life, of safety, maybe even of who you are, and how you relate to others. You want to forget pain, enjoy life, find serenity, and feel whole again. I make use of different tools, based on western theories and knowledge as well as ancient and spiritual practices, to support your desired change considering your strengths and your unique living experience.
Ron Perry
Psychologist, PsyD, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94101
I have a strong background in both clinical and counseling psychology and extensive experience treating a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relational problems, and life transitions. I also specialize in treating addictions. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. I place a strong emphasis on treating all clients with acceptance and respect, and all are welcome in my practice, regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual/religious beliefs, or personal history.
I have a strong background in both clinical and counseling psychology and extensive experience treating a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relational problems, and life transitions. I also specialize in treating addictions. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. I place a strong emphasis on treating all clients with acceptance and respect, and all are welcome in my practice, regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual/religious beliefs, or personal history.
Terri Shearer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94132
Hello there! My name is Terri Shearer. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. With over ten years of experience treating individuals, couples, and families from a multicultural perspective, it is my honor to provide quality care to all of my clients. I specialize in treating non-traditional family units, the LGTBQ+ community, and adolescents. I enjoy working with individuals and families who are struggling with the unique challenges non-traditional families face. I have extensive training in working with adolescents and, believe it or not, I find them to be quite interesting!
Hello there! My name is Terri Shearer. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. With over ten years of experience treating individuals, couples, and families from a multicultural perspective, it is my honor to provide quality care to all of my clients. I specialize in treating non-traditional family units, the LGTBQ+ community, and adolescents. I enjoy working with individuals and families who are struggling with the unique challenges non-traditional families face. I have extensive training in working with adolescents and, believe it or not, I find them to be quite interesting!
Tammy Que Phan Vuong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
Hello. I work with adults, families and couples. My training and expertise are treating anxiety, depression, relationship/family/in-law issues, psychosis, personality disorders, life transition, immigrations and identity exploration. My therapy styles are warm, client centered, emotional focused. I share with my clients a lot that "You want to make sure you feel comfortable talking to me." It is true because therapy is personal.
Hello. I work with adults, families and couples. My training and expertise are treating anxiety, depression, relationship/family/in-law issues, psychosis, personality disorders, life transition, immigrations and identity exploration. My therapy styles are warm, client centered, emotional focused. I share with my clients a lot that "You want to make sure you feel comfortable talking to me." It is true because therapy is personal.
Neda Rivera
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94134
Conditions: Anxiety Depression Stress Substance Use ADHD Bipolar Disorder Family Conflict Grief Personality Disorders Self-Harming Trauma and PTSD Women's Issues Refugees' issues.
Neda G Rivera Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist We all can suffer from trauma, stress, loss, pain, relationship, and work issues. Sometimes it is very difficult to ask for help. Seeking counseling does not mean that there is something wrong with us. Seeking counseling helps us to process those feelings and manage symptoms. do not like to label my clients. I am more interested in guiding my clients and helping them during that process. Helping you during those difficult times to manage and cope are my top priorities.
Conditions: Anxiety Depression Stress Substance Use ADHD Bipolar Disorder Family Conflict Grief Personality Disorders Self-Harming Trauma and PTSD Women's Issues Refugees' issues.
Neda G Rivera Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist We all can suffer from trauma, stress, loss, pain, relationship, and work issues. Sometimes it is very difficult to ask for help. Seeking counseling does not mean that there is something wrong with us. Seeking counseling helps us to process those feelings and manage symptoms. do not like to label my clients. I am more interested in guiding my clients and helping them during that process. Helping you during those difficult times to manage and cope are my top priorities.
Lori Reynolds
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94104 (Online Only)
If you are feeling stuck and need help finding solutions, answers, and some direction in life, therapy can be a healing place to unlock your inner wisdom, communicate feelings more effectively, overcome struggles/obstacles, and become your own personal problem solver. A therapeutic relationship, tailored to meet your individual needs, can offer support and tools to identify problems and barriers that keep you stuck and help you find solutions for your personal goals.
If you are feeling stuck and need help finding solutions, answers, and some direction in life, therapy can be a healing place to unlock your inner wisdom, communicate feelings more effectively, overcome struggles/obstacles, and become your own personal problem solver. A therapeutic relationship, tailored to meet your individual needs, can offer support and tools to identify problems and barriers that keep you stuck and help you find solutions for your personal goals.
Kacey Truong
Pre-Licensed Professional, ASW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94104
Do you struggle with anxiety and depression due to your childhood trauma? Are you having problems with your partner or family members due to life transition issues? Are you experiencing increased stress, fears, and doubts around the future? I believe that we all have the capacity to heal our emotional wounds and create meaningful changes. My goal as a therapist is to offer you a safe place in which you can process insights, concerns, and emotions associated with trauma.
Do you struggle with anxiety and depression due to your childhood trauma? Are you having problems with your partner or family members due to life transition issues? Are you experiencing increased stress, fears, and doubts around the future? I believe that we all have the capacity to heal our emotional wounds and create meaningful changes. My goal as a therapist is to offer you a safe place in which you can process insights, concerns, and emotions associated with trauma.
Wendy Von Wiederhold
Psychologist, PhD
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
Emotions can sometimes be difficult to bear-sadness, worries about yourself and others, fears, painful recurrent interactions and relationships. Working with an understanding professional to explore feelings and expectations about yourself and your relationships can be the key to clarifying troubling emotional states. These feelings can cause recurrent painful states, or push us toward repetitive or self-destructive behaviors. Exploring these feelings in a safe relationship can cause feelings about yourself and others to shift, opening to new ways of thinking and behaving. This allows for greater flexibility, enhanced creativity, a better relationship with yourself, and better connections and relationships.
Emotions can sometimes be difficult to bear-sadness, worries about yourself and others, fears, painful recurrent interactions and relationships. Working with an understanding professional to explore feelings and expectations about yourself and your relationships can be the key to clarifying troubling emotional states. These feelings can cause recurrent painful states, or push us toward repetitive or self-destructive behaviors. Exploring these feelings in a safe relationship can cause feelings about yourself and others to shift, opening to new ways of thinking and behaving. This allows for greater flexibility, enhanced creativity, a better relationship with yourself, and better connections and relationships.
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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.