Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Petaluma, CA
In addition to working with teens I have a great deal of experience working with adults suffering with anxiety, bipolar disorder, severe depression and I have a passion for working with HSP.
Hi, my name is Erin and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for working with teens, families and adults. I believe good therapy stems from a therapeutic relationship that fosters warmth, compassion, non- judgement and a sense of safety that allows you to show up as you are knowing that you will be met with acceptance. My therapy work with teens focuses on connecting and identify their strengths, while develop coping skills to better manage their mood and improve quality of life. I work with teens and parents helping them better understand one another and giving parents the tools to support their child.
In addition to working with teens I have a great deal of experience working with adults suffering with anxiety, bipolar disorder, severe depression and I have a passion for working with HSP.
Hi, my name is Erin and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for working with teens, families and adults. I believe good therapy stems from a therapeutic relationship that fosters warmth, compassion, non- judgement and a sense of safety that allows you to show up as you are knowing that you will be met with acceptance. My therapy work with teens focuses on connecting and identify their strengths, while develop coping skills to better manage their mood and improve quality of life. I work with teens and parents helping them better understand one another and giving parents the tools to support their child.
In the treatment of bipolar disorder I join with the patient to establish a structured, daily routine.
In individual therapy I join with the patient to establish a relationship in which we will explore developmental relational issues that cause pain and suffering. Such issues begin as intense emotions, but they can be understood, accepted, and integrated. This process leads to healing and change. Life takes on new perspectives as the emotional self provides new information about the external and internal world that brings stability and vitality to the personality. The relationship between us deepens allowing us to explore the complex dimensions of personality that allow for growth and development unique to the individual.
In the treatment of bipolar disorder I join with the patient to establish a structured, daily routine.
In individual therapy I join with the patient to establish a relationship in which we will explore developmental relational issues that cause pain and suffering. Such issues begin as intense emotions, but they can be understood, accepted, and integrated. This process leads to healing and change. Life takes on new perspectives as the emotional self provides new information about the external and internal world that brings stability and vitality to the personality. The relationship between us deepens allowing us to explore the complex dimensions of personality that allow for growth and development unique to the individual.
Sandy Peace
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Petaluma, CA 94975 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
If you are ready for change in your life therapy is a great catalyst! I am an integrative therapist utilizing a variety of modalities tailored to individuals', partners', and groups' needs: mindfulness, somatic, CBT, DBT, EMDR, brief psychodynamic, existential, humanistic, and relational. I work with a wide range of presenting concerns such as: identity development, life transitions, relationship enhancement, empowered communication, family issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar, personality disorders, addiction, sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity, polyamory/open relationships.
If you are ready for change in your life therapy is a great catalyst! I am an integrative therapist utilizing a variety of modalities tailored to individuals', partners', and groups' needs: mindfulness, somatic, CBT, DBT, EMDR, brief psychodynamic, existential, humanistic, and relational. I work with a wide range of presenting concerns such as: identity development, life transitions, relationship enhancement, empowered communication, family issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar, personality disorders, addiction, sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity, polyamory/open relationships.
I work with clients ages 13 and older, individuals and families. Primarily, I work with clients experiencing issues with anxiety, social anxiety, depression, self-harm, identity development, parenting issues, parent/child relationships, alcohol/drug abuse by teens and adults, recovery and rehab issues and reestablishment in the family, codependence (and family members affected by ones substance use), bipolar disorder, ADHD, self-esteem, relationship issues, supporting medication management, as well as many other concerns.
I work with clients ages 13 and older, individuals and families. Primarily, I work with clients experiencing issues with anxiety, social anxiety, depression, self-harm, identity development, parenting issues, parent/child relationships, alcohol/drug abuse by teens and adults, recovery and rehab issues and reestablishment in the family, codependence (and family members affected by ones substance use), bipolar disorder, ADHD, self-esteem, relationship issues, supporting medication management, as well as many other concerns.
Nancy Mena-Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Petaluma, CA 94952
Tengo experiencia en consejería de salud mental con pacientes bilingüe y bicultural que sufren de trastornos de aculturación, depresión, ansiedad, esquizofrenia, abuso infantil, de estrés postraumático, trastorno de la personalidad, trastorno de deficiencia de atención, problemas de relaciones, trastorno bipolar y muchos otros trastornos.
My therapeutic goals are to alleviate your pain while facilitating exploration and clarification of ways to live positively and more fully in relation to self, others, and work. Whether your emotional pain comes from a disconnected or unfulfilling relationship, depression, anxiety, trauma, childhood abuse or domestic violence, I can help you see beyond your current limiting patterns. Through our work together, I can help you connect the dots, let go, move forward with your intention, uncover your strengths and wisdom, and release the stories hidden in your body's memories.
Tengo experiencia en consejería de salud mental con pacientes bilingüe y bicultural que sufren de trastornos de aculturación, depresión, ansiedad, esquizofrenia, abuso infantil, de estrés postraumático, trastorno de la personalidad, trastorno de deficiencia de atención, problemas de relaciones, trastorno bipolar y muchos otros trastornos.
My therapeutic goals are to alleviate your pain while facilitating exploration and clarification of ways to live positively and more fully in relation to self, others, and work. Whether your emotional pain comes from a disconnected or unfulfilling relationship, depression, anxiety, trauma, childhood abuse or domestic violence, I can help you see beyond your current limiting patterns. Through our work together, I can help you connect the dots, let go, move forward with your intention, uncover your strengths and wisdom, and release the stories hidden in your body's memories.
Sara Brashear
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Petaluma, CA 94953 (Online Only)
Traumatic experiences, whether the big ones everyone recognizes or the more subtle emotional injuries suffered by many, leave their mark. They may be hard to forget or make other things hard to remember. I work with you to feel better in the present moment and resolve the past. Areas that may benefit from the resolution of past difficulties are concentration, happiness, relationships and career success, among others.
Traumatic experiences, whether the big ones everyone recognizes or the more subtle emotional injuries suffered by many, leave their mark. They may be hard to forget or make other things hard to remember. I work with you to feel better in the present moment and resolve the past. Areas that may benefit from the resolution of past difficulties are concentration, happiness, relationships and career success, among others.
Amber Bruno
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Petaluma, CA 94953 (Online Only)
If you are in need of a safe space to process a life challenge, I am here to support you. My approach is gentle, yet direct while working on treatment goals.
If you are in need of a safe space to process a life challenge, I am here to support you. My approach is gentle, yet direct while working on treatment goals.
Dr. Lisa Hirsch
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MC, EdD, LPCC
Verified Verified
Petaluma, CA 94952 (Online Only)
Accepting clients ages 5 and above experiencing emotional and clinical related challenges open to learning coping and life skills in a warm therapeutic environment.
Accepting clients ages 5 and above experiencing emotional and clinical related challenges open to learning coping and life skills in a warm therapeutic environment.
I am currently accepting new clients! It takes amazing strength and courage to share our insecurities, worries and pain. As a compassionate therapist, my goal is to provide a safe and trusting space where you can feel better and get relief. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, I provide a free 15 minute consult to help make the process less overwhelming and to explore if working together is the right fit for you. I provide therapy for individuals, couples and families.
I am currently accepting new clients! It takes amazing strength and courage to share our insecurities, worries and pain. As a compassionate therapist, my goal is to provide a safe and trusting space where you can feel better and get relief. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, I provide a free 15 minute consult to help make the process less overwhelming and to explore if working together is the right fit for you. I provide therapy for individuals, couples and families.
Hello, my name is Claudia E. Sanchez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to counseling is client centered. I've been a therapist for 16 years and have always strived to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for clients. I work with adults who are going through anything from daily stress to PTSD due to a chronic history of trauma and abuse. My work has been primarily with underserved populations including Spanish-speaking communities.
Hello, my name is Claudia E. Sanchez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to counseling is client centered. I've been a therapist for 16 years and have always strived to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for clients. I work with adults who are going through anything from daily stress to PTSD due to a chronic history of trauma and abuse. My work has been primarily with underserved populations including Spanish-speaking communities.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, providing individual, couples, and family therapy, play therapy, and parenting consultation. If you're looking for a safe and supportive place in which to explore your concerns, I offer careful listening and collaborative engagement in the service of working toward your goals. People seek psychotherapy for many reasons. Some want help with specific problems such as depression, relationship conflict, or concern about a child. Others feel stuck in problematic patterns that cause emotional distress, interfere with their ability to connect with others, or hinder their ability to find fulfillment in life.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, providing individual, couples, and family therapy, play therapy, and parenting consultation. If you're looking for a safe and supportive place in which to explore your concerns, I offer careful listening and collaborative engagement in the service of working toward your goals. People seek psychotherapy for many reasons. Some want help with specific problems such as depression, relationship conflict, or concern about a child. Others feel stuck in problematic patterns that cause emotional distress, interfere with their ability to connect with others, or hinder their ability to find fulfillment in life.
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As an integrative therapist, I draw from different psychotherapy orientations. This allows me to tailor therapy to your needs and allows for a truly collaborative process in deciding where we go and how. Since successful therapy depends on a strong relationship between client and therapist, my first priority is nurturing that bond by creating a safe and supportive environment. I believe therapy is most effective when it is flexible, demystified, and client-centered, so you can expect me to be transparent about my ideas and approaches. My style is at times infused with humor and is always warm and direct.
As an integrative therapist, I draw from different psychotherapy orientations. This allows me to tailor therapy to your needs and allows for a truly collaborative process in deciding where we go and how. Since successful therapy depends on a strong relationship between client and therapist, my first priority is nurturing that bond by creating a safe and supportive environment. I believe therapy is most effective when it is flexible, demystified, and client-centered, so you can expect me to be transparent about my ideas and approaches. My style is at times infused with humor and is always warm and direct.
We all have difficulties in living.
Problems of self esteem often underlie these difficulties. Resulting depression and anxiety, compulsive behaviors such as overeating, overspending, alcohol abuse and unhappy, frustrating relationship choices, can be changed.
My style of working has developed over many years of practice and is
interactive. Clients would most likely describe me as warm, and responsive. While serious in my work I have a good sense of humor; which I believe is essential for a productive, happy life.
We all have difficulties in living.
Problems of self esteem often underlie these difficulties. Resulting depression and anxiety, compulsive behaviors such as overeating, overspending, alcohol abuse and unhappy, frustrating relationship choices, can be changed.
My style of working has developed over many years of practice and is
interactive. Clients would most likely describe me as warm, and responsive. While serious in my work I have a good sense of humor; which I believe is essential for a productive, happy life.
We have all, at one point or another, found ourselves in a place of feeling confused, angry, depressed, worried, betrayed, or abandoned and need a place to feel safe, supported, and accepted. I am dedicated to providing this space for you and assisting you in navigating life's troubled waters. Together we can heal the parts that may feel "broken" and "lost." I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is experienced in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills.
We have all, at one point or another, found ourselves in a place of feeling confused, angry, depressed, worried, betrayed, or abandoned and need a place to feel safe, supported, and accepted. I am dedicated to providing this space for you and assisting you in navigating life's troubled waters. Together we can heal the parts that may feel "broken" and "lost." I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is experienced in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills.
Patricia (Pat) T Hromalik
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Petaluma, CA 94954
Are you having struggles in your relationships? Or having trouble coping with stress or changes in your life? Perhaps you have suffered a loss or are struggling to come to terms with a past trauma? I have many years of work and life experience that inform my counseling work, especially in helping people manage conflict, deal with stress effectively, manage life transitions, and work on relationships. I understand the challenges of relationships, family dynamics, parenting, career and job issues, grief and loss, illness, divorce, abuse, trauma, suicide, depression and anxiety and self-esteem.
Are you having struggles in your relationships? Or having trouble coping with stress or changes in your life? Perhaps you have suffered a loss or are struggling to come to terms with a past trauma? I have many years of work and life experience that inform my counseling work, especially in helping people manage conflict, deal with stress effectively, manage life transitions, and work on relationships. I understand the challenges of relationships, family dynamics, parenting, career and job issues, grief and loss, illness, divorce, abuse, trauma, suicide, depression and anxiety and self-esteem.
Mary V Richey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, CEAP
Verified Verified
Petaluma, CA 94954 (Online Only)
Are you finding the stresses of living and being in relationships overwhelming? Are you feeling distant from your partner, child, or workmate? Are you feeling distressed in relationship, not at ease with yourself? Sometimes our challenges, both personal and with other people, feel beyond our capacity to encompass. I work with you to find the places of disconnection within yourself and within your relationships. We work together to experience in body, mind and emotion, the best you can bring to your life, no matter the challenges. The result is transforming for your experience of yourself and your connection to others.
Are you finding the stresses of living and being in relationships overwhelming? Are you feeling distant from your partner, child, or workmate? Are you feeling distressed in relationship, not at ease with yourself? Sometimes our challenges, both personal and with other people, feel beyond our capacity to encompass. I work with you to find the places of disconnection within yourself and within your relationships. We work together to experience in body, mind and emotion, the best you can bring to your life, no matter the challenges. The result is transforming for your experience of yourself and your connection to others.
I believe how we perceive and response to daily interactions effects the relationship with ourselves and others. These moments, whether you are experiencing joy or discomfort are opportunities for personal growth; practicing kindness and compassion to all. I assist clients with learning and practicing mindfulness; paying attention to the present moment, enabling them to see clearly what is needed in the moment to make wise choices. These choices and actions will help them overcome the obstacles keeping them from the life they seek.
I believe how we perceive and response to daily interactions effects the relationship with ourselves and others. These moments, whether you are experiencing joy or discomfort are opportunities for personal growth; practicing kindness and compassion to all. I assist clients with learning and practicing mindfulness; paying attention to the present moment, enabling them to see clearly what is needed in the moment to make wise choices. These choices and actions will help them overcome the obstacles keeping them from the life they seek.
My first experience with a therapist was in college. I was a first-generation college student, immigrant from Fiji, and grew up in a small town. Transitioning to adult life and assimilating to a new culture was painfully difficult. My therapist- such a kind soul- created a safe, supportive and nurturing environment that led me on a journey of self-discovery, acceptance and gratitude. I attempt to create a similar environment in my practice using strength-based, client centered and solution focused strategies. While I use a wide range of evidenced based treatment modalities, the therapeutic alliance is the most important to me.
My first experience with a therapist was in college. I was a first-generation college student, immigrant from Fiji, and grew up in a small town. Transitioning to adult life and assimilating to a new culture was painfully difficult. My therapist- such a kind soul- created a safe, supportive and nurturing environment that led me on a journey of self-discovery, acceptance and gratitude. I attempt to create a similar environment in my practice using strength-based, client centered and solution focused strategies. While I use a wide range of evidenced based treatment modalities, the therapeutic alliance is the most important to me.
We all have the potential to lead a fulfilling life. Difficult challenges may keep us from reaching that potential though, and we can find ourselves stuck in repetitive cycles of suffering. I offer individual psychotherapy and neurofeedback with a focus on the alleviation of symptoms through inner transformation. With close attention to the unresolved emotional pain and nervous system dysregulation that drive symptoms, I help clients find resilience within the difficulties they face. I draw from time-tested and evidence-based approaches suited to each client's unique needs.
We all have the potential to lead a fulfilling life. Difficult challenges may keep us from reaching that potential though, and we can find ourselves stuck in repetitive cycles of suffering. I offer individual psychotherapy and neurofeedback with a focus on the alleviation of symptoms through inner transformation. With close attention to the unresolved emotional pain and nervous system dysregulation that drive symptoms, I help clients find resilience within the difficulties they face. I draw from time-tested and evidence-based approaches suited to each client's unique needs.
Samantha Mach
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, ATR-P
Verified Verified
Petaluma, CA 94952
I believe in the healing power inherent in each one of us and that through support and listening, we all can get to know ourselves on a deeper level and discover how to best navigate our life. I work with compassion, from a non-judgemental and empathetic space. I meet you, my patients where you are in your journey. Together, we build a collaborative space where you can learn more about yourself, grow and discover how to best maneuver life's challenges and explore life's joys.
I believe in the healing power inherent in each one of us and that through support and listening, we all can get to know ourselves on a deeper level and discover how to best navigate our life. I work with compassion, from a non-judgemental and empathetic space. I meet you, my patients where you are in your journey. Together, we build a collaborative space where you can learn more about yourself, grow and discover how to best maneuver life's challenges and explore life's joys.
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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.