Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Dayton, OH
![Photo of Terrance Tufts, LPCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2b157857-420b-41b1-891c-65bdb3d1147f/2/320x400.png)
I have served those with Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Family Issues, etc. My ideal client is motivated to roll up their sleeves and engage in the therapeutic process. They have an open mind and can practice effective coping skills to improve their overall functioning and quality of life. They can challenge themselves to be vulnerable and practice accountability while processing their problematic thinking patterns and behaviors in a safe and non-judgmental environment. They wish to engage in therapy because they realize that they need to make a change and are willing to take a leap of faith to make it happen.
I have served those with Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Family Issues, etc. My ideal client is motivated to roll up their sleeves and engage in the therapeutic process. They have an open mind and can practice effective coping skills to improve their overall functioning and quality of life. They can challenge themselves to be vulnerable and practice accountability while processing their problematic thinking patterns and behaviors in a safe and non-judgmental environment. They wish to engage in therapy because they realize that they need to make a change and are willing to take a leap of faith to make it happen.
![Photo of Jeremy Vanderpool, LCP, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/14937646-feb7-4cd5-bca1-3dc39a5ff0fa/1/320x400.jpeg)
He enjoys working with a broad range of behavioral health issues which include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, grief, and adjustment disorder.
Jeremy Vanderpool is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Ohio who has been practicing since 2016. He obtained his Master's degree in Counseling and Human Relations from Lindsey Wilson College. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Professional Counseling and Human and Social Services from Lindsey Wilson College. He also obtained an Associate's degree in Chemical Dependency Counseling from Southern State Community College. Jeremy has been working in inpatient and outpatient treatment centers treating clients for substance use disorders as well as mental health disorders. His experience is in working with adults.
He enjoys working with a broad range of behavioral health issues which include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, grief, and adjustment disorder.
Jeremy Vanderpool is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Ohio who has been practicing since 2016. He obtained his Master's degree in Counseling and Human Relations from Lindsey Wilson College. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Professional Counseling and Human and Social Services from Lindsey Wilson College. He also obtained an Associate's degree in Chemical Dependency Counseling from Southern State Community College. Jeremy has been working in inpatient and outpatient treatment centers treating clients for substance use disorders as well as mental health disorders. His experience is in working with adults.
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Smallton Cameron
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45432 (Online Only)
Everyone could use someone in their life that listens objectively and actually hears what you are saying. I think all of us deserve that person. I have a more direct approach in counseling, paired with kindness, humor, honesty, and empathy. I have several years of experience working with anxiety and depression, but also Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Schizophrenia, Sexual Orientation/Transitioning, Relational problems, and other issues that so many people are challenged with. I incorporate creative approaches when working with clients and always try to think outside of the box when it comes to coping skills.
Everyone could use someone in their life that listens objectively and actually hears what you are saying. I think all of us deserve that person. I have a more direct approach in counseling, paired with kindness, humor, honesty, and empathy. I have several years of experience working with anxiety and depression, but also Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Schizophrenia, Sexual Orientation/Transitioning, Relational problems, and other issues that so many people are challenged with. I incorporate creative approaches when working with clients and always try to think outside of the box when it comes to coping skills.
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Jeffrey’s focus is on a variety of life issues that impede the unique potential of the individual. These include substance abuse and dependency, Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder, anxiety, depression, and trauma as well as major life events that happen to us all. Jeffrey works with people from all walks of life including children, couples, and adults. His approach to counseling is person centered / existential and is concerned primarily with a person’s goals, aspirations, and realization of meaning. Jeffrey views life “problems” not as impediments to attaining goals but as opportunities.
Jeffrey’s focus is on a variety of life issues that impede the unique potential of the individual. These include substance abuse and dependency, Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder, anxiety, depression, and trauma as well as major life events that happen to us all. Jeffrey works with people from all walks of life including children, couples, and adults. His approach to counseling is person centered / existential and is concerned primarily with a person’s goals, aspirations, and realization of meaning. Jeffrey views life “problems” not as impediments to attaining goals but as opportunities.
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Dr. Noriyo Shoji-Schaffner
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45405
Are you navigating personality disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety & depression, marital & familial conflicts, & grief? Are you ready to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to improve your well-being by being open to asking tough questions, tackling big issues, and pursuing outcomes with perseverance? My goal is to provide support in improving relationships, managing stress, overcoming trauma, adopting healthier coping skills, & embracing fulfilling life options. My 15 years of clinical experience as a racial/ethnic minority practitioner has allowed me to cultivate expertise to assist racial/ethnic minority groups.
Are you navigating personality disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety & depression, marital & familial conflicts, & grief? Are you ready to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to improve your well-being by being open to asking tough questions, tackling big issues, and pursuing outcomes with perseverance? My goal is to provide support in improving relationships, managing stress, overcoming trauma, adopting healthier coping skills, & embracing fulfilling life options. My 15 years of clinical experience as a racial/ethnic minority practitioner has allowed me to cultivate expertise to assist racial/ethnic minority groups.
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These include, bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety, trauma, explosive disorders, and some couples work.
Our lives can be difficult to work through at times especially if we are trying to cope with life's challenges. These stressors impact our mental health well-being if we use faulty coping techniques to work through them. Our feelings' can be overwhelming along with life changes which I am trained to assist clients' with. These challenges help us to grow through counseling techniques such as: trauma focused techniques, cognitive behavioral approaches, motivational approaches and solution-focused approaches.
These include, bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety, trauma, explosive disorders, and some couples work.
Our lives can be difficult to work through at times especially if we are trying to cope with life's challenges. These stressors impact our mental health well-being if we use faulty coping techniques to work through them. Our feelings' can be overwhelming along with life changes which I am trained to assist clients' with. These challenges help us to grow through counseling techniques such as: trauma focused techniques, cognitive behavioral approaches, motivational approaches and solution-focused approaches.
![Photo of Dr. Noriyo Shoji-Schaffner, PhD, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7e4d5d58-fc5e-4077-84ac-236499708f8b/2/320x400.png)
Dr. Noriyo Shoji-Schaffner
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45405
Are you navigating personality disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety & depression, marital & familial conflicts, & grief? Are you ready to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to improve your well-being by being open to asking tough questions, tackling big issues, and pursuing outcomes with perseverance? My goal is to provide support in improving relationships, managing stress, overcoming trauma, adopting healthier coping skills, & embracing fulfilling life options. My 15 years of clinical experience as a racial/ethnic minority practitioner has allowed me to cultivate expertise to assist racial/ethnic minority groups.
Are you navigating personality disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety & depression, marital & familial conflicts, & grief? Are you ready to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to improve your well-being by being open to asking tough questions, tackling big issues, and pursuing outcomes with perseverance? My goal is to provide support in improving relationships, managing stress, overcoming trauma, adopting healthier coping skills, & embracing fulfilling life options. My 15 years of clinical experience as a racial/ethnic minority practitioner has allowed me to cultivate expertise to assist racial/ethnic minority groups.
![Photo of Laurie Walker Hoff, MS, PCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3be7aeaf-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I also work with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Divorce, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Disruptive Behaviors, Bipolar and Aspergers.
I am committed to helping children with emotional and behavioral problems, even the ones others often give up on. I incorporate play and creative hands-on activities to help children learn new skills. Every child is capable of growth and change. I work to help the entire family move past the hurts and toward more loving relationships.
I also work with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Divorce, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Disruptive Behaviors, Bipolar and Aspergers.
I am committed to helping children with emotional and behavioral problems, even the ones others often give up on. I incorporate play and creative hands-on activities to help children learn new skills. Every child is capable of growth and change. I work to help the entire family move past the hurts and toward more loving relationships.
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My extensive clinical experience includes the successful treatment of individuals grappling with Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, OCD-spectrum, and PTSD.
I have crafted a career working with Transgender and Gender Diverse individuals, recognizing their unique challenges, providing specialized care that validates their identities, and receiving specialty training and support through WPATH. Additionally, my expertise extends to working with Autistic and Neurodivergent individuals, building an accommodating environment to optimize therapeutic outcomes and enhance a sense of identity. I have a particular focus on addressing Racial Stress and Trauma, ensuring culturally competent care. We all have unique perspectives and strengths that can be cultivated to overcome any challenge.
My extensive clinical experience includes the successful treatment of individuals grappling with Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, OCD-spectrum, and PTSD.
I have crafted a career working with Transgender and Gender Diverse individuals, recognizing their unique challenges, providing specialized care that validates their identities, and receiving specialty training and support through WPATH. Additionally, my expertise extends to working with Autistic and Neurodivergent individuals, building an accommodating environment to optimize therapeutic outcomes and enhance a sense of identity. I have a particular focus on addressing Racial Stress and Trauma, ensuring culturally competent care. We all have unique perspectives and strengths that can be cultivated to overcome any challenge.
![Photo of Lorri A Parker, MS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2f31ea58-fc57-4712-b947-bf03ea2c9072/1/320x400.jpeg)
Lorri A Parker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dayton, OH 45459
Going to therapy can be a difficult decision; to go to a foreign environment and meet with a complete stranger. However, I am here to support you, and to set and achieve your goals. I will actively listen, provide a safe place in a confidential/non-judgmental environment. I offer my empathy, my consideration, and my respect. I will provide you with feedback via recommendations, providing options, coping strategies, and more. Therapy is not a one size fits all; I will work with you to find the methods/coping skills that work best for you. It is my professional, ethical, and personal goal to earn your trust, and bring you peace.
Going to therapy can be a difficult decision; to go to a foreign environment and meet with a complete stranger. However, I am here to support you, and to set and achieve your goals. I will actively listen, provide a safe place in a confidential/non-judgmental environment. I offer my empathy, my consideration, and my respect. I will provide you with feedback via recommendations, providing options, coping strategies, and more. Therapy is not a one size fits all; I will work with you to find the methods/coping skills that work best for you. It is my professional, ethical, and personal goal to earn your trust, and bring you peace.
![Photo of Chanel Hall, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/08f23698-bb9b-44e6-a495-cefe812df0f9/1/320x400.png)
I specialize in seeing clients who struggle with over-controlled personality types. Do you work too much? Want things to be perfect? Strongly dislike being out of control of situations? Or feel like you have to do things in order for them to be done correctly? My ideal client is simply a client looking to learn and grow. I have treated such a wide variety of diagnoses and people from all over the country. I am open to most clients as long as they are adults.
I specialize in seeing clients who struggle with over-controlled personality types. Do you work too much? Want things to be perfect? Strongly dislike being out of control of situations? Or feel like you have to do things in order for them to be done correctly? My ideal client is simply a client looking to learn and grow. I have treated such a wide variety of diagnoses and people from all over the country. I am open to most clients as long as they are adults.
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I am a queer, affirming therapist. I am non-denominational, but am spiritual in realms of Pagan and Astrology with a splash of Buddhist practices. I am what you get and know my style isn’t for everyone. I believe I can provide a safe, inclusive, and inviting energy and space whether online or in person.
I am a queer, affirming therapist. I am non-denominational, but am spiritual in realms of Pagan and Astrology with a splash of Buddhist practices. I am what you get and know my style isn’t for everyone. I believe I can provide a safe, inclusive, and inviting energy and space whether online or in person.
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Mindfully - Centerville
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPCC, LISW, LMFT, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Dayton, OH 45458
At Mindfully, we are dedicated to helping our clients heal, grow, and thrive. We focus on matching clients with providers who specialize in the challenges they are facing. By providing the best fit from the start, we help our clients meet their goals with greater success and our providers find deeper fulfillment in their work.
At Mindfully, we are dedicated to helping our clients heal, grow, and thrive. We focus on matching clients with providers who specialize in the challenges they are facing. By providing the best fit from the start, we help our clients meet their goals with greater success and our providers find deeper fulfillment in their work.
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Finding the right therapist can be frustrating and challenging! Hopefully, I can make your search a little easier. With a warm and empathetic approach, I provide the judgment-free, trusting environment necessary to explore vulnerabilities and foster healing. I work with a diverse client base including people of various ages, backgrounds, and mental health diagnoses. I have advanced training in CBT, DBT and and I’m also well-versed in cognitive, mindfulness.
Finding the right therapist can be frustrating and challenging! Hopefully, I can make your search a little easier. With a warm and empathetic approach, I provide the judgment-free, trusting environment necessary to explore vulnerabilities and foster healing. I work with a diverse client base including people of various ages, backgrounds, and mental health diagnoses. I have advanced training in CBT, DBT and and I’m also well-versed in cognitive, mindfulness.
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Neffertee Richards
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45440 (Online Only)
I believe that mental health is just as important as physical health. In order to make changes in your life, you have to be willing to put in the effort. It is my goal to make my clients feel comfortable and safe because this is where you are going to get the most progress towards your goal. I come into each session with no judgements or criticisms. What I will do is provide a space for you to process your feelings, explore your thoughts and behaviors and provide strategies and techniques to help reach your goals.
I believe that mental health is just as important as physical health. In order to make changes in your life, you have to be willing to put in the effort. It is my goal to make my clients feel comfortable and safe because this is where you are going to get the most progress towards your goal. I come into each session with no judgements or criticisms. What I will do is provide a space for you to process your feelings, explore your thoughts and behaviors and provide strategies and techniques to help reach your goals.
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Hello! I admire your courage to begin the counseling process. I have over 12 years experience working with people who are on the journey to being the best version of themselves. I strive to give clients practical skills to help with situational stressors. I am truly honored to help others on this platform!
Hello! I admire your courage to begin the counseling process. I have over 12 years experience working with people who are on the journey to being the best version of themselves. I strive to give clients practical skills to help with situational stressors. I am truly honored to help others on this platform!
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Robert Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45440 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is ROBB Johnson, and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Supervisor (LISW-S) practicing therapy in Ohio. I specialize in working with individuals dealing with a range of mental health challenges. With expertise in addressing personality disorders, depression, anxiety, LGBTQIA issues, trauma, and more, I am dedicated to providing you compassionate and effective therapeutic support to help you navigate and overcome any struggles.
Hello, my name is ROBB Johnson, and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Supervisor (LISW-S) practicing therapy in Ohio. I specialize in working with individuals dealing with a range of mental health challenges. With expertise in addressing personality disorders, depression, anxiety, LGBTQIA issues, trauma, and more, I am dedicated to providing you compassionate and effective therapeutic support to help you navigate and overcome any struggles.
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Hi there! My name is Ashlee King and I am a licensed independent social worker. My favorite part about being a counselor is being present during sessions to support my clients 100% and to help them identify with their true selves. There has never been a promise that life would be easy but with someone who will truly listen to us and help us to develop our skills we can find joy, fulfillment in this life. I have a history of working with individuals in a community mental health crisis department, joining people of all ages and backgrounds during their most difficult days.
Hi there! My name is Ashlee King and I am a licensed independent social worker. My favorite part about being a counselor is being present during sessions to support my clients 100% and to help them identify with their true selves. There has never been a promise that life would be easy but with someone who will truly listen to us and help us to develop our skills we can find joy, fulfillment in this life. I have a history of working with individuals in a community mental health crisis department, joining people of all ages and backgrounds during their most difficult days.
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Mindfully Psychiatry Services - Marion Ohio
Counselor, MD, PMHNP, LISW, LPCC, FMT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Dayton, OH 45390
Mindfully Psychiatry can work with your mental health counselor to develop an integrated care plan, including medication management, if needed. Our Psychiatrist or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will start by completing a comprehensive assessment. They will determine the most suitable medication and dosage for your specific needs.
Mindfully Psychiatry can work with your mental health counselor to develop an integrated care plan, including medication management, if needed. Our Psychiatrist or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will start by completing a comprehensive assessment. They will determine the most suitable medication and dosage for your specific needs.
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I believe that mental health issues arise when we are faced with overwhelming emotions in isolation. Without the necessary support, emotions get so big and daunting that we defend ourselves against them, leading to numbness, anxiety, and depression. My goal is to invite intense emotions into the room so that we can learn to regulate them together and they can be reincorporated into the psyche, leading to a fuller and healthier life.
I believe that mental health issues arise when we are faced with overwhelming emotions in isolation. Without the necessary support, emotions get so big and daunting that we defend ourselves against them, leading to numbness, anxiety, and depression. My goal is to invite intense emotions into the room so that we can learn to regulate them together and they can be reincorporated into the psyche, leading to a fuller and healthier life.
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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.