Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Sylmar, CA
Priscilla Kavanagh
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Sylmar, CA 91342 (Online Only)
She has a background working with personality disorders, bipolar, PTSD, psychosis, depression, grief/loss, self-esteem, anxiety, and other mental health concerns.
Priscilla Kavanagh is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who offers psychotherapy to anyone interested in healing. She aspires to help individuals gain insight, awareness, knowledge, and practical tools to promote healing and change by the unveiling of one’s heart. Priscilla has found that faith can be incredibly therapeutic and empowering. It really is the foundation of our hope. And without hope, there is no recovery.
She has a background working with personality disorders, bipolar, PTSD, psychosis, depression, grief/loss, self-esteem, anxiety, and other mental health concerns.
Priscilla Kavanagh is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who offers psychotherapy to anyone interested in healing. She aspires to help individuals gain insight, awareness, knowledge, and practical tools to promote healing and change by the unveiling of one’s heart. Priscilla has found that faith can be incredibly therapeutic and empowering. It really is the foundation of our hope. And without hope, there is no recovery.
Aliyah Simcoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sylmar, CA 91342 (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Aliyah Simcoff, LCSW! While each therapeutic relationship is unique to each of my clients, I generally approach my therapy practice with compassion, presence, and humility. You are the expert in your own experience. I have specialized in working with clients with severe mental illness (eg. Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Severe Depression, Personality Disorders, Anxiety) as well as mild-moderate mental illness, and have worked with clients around substance use, grief, life transitions, disordered eating, incarceration cycles, and trauma processing.
Hi! I'm Aliyah Simcoff, LCSW! While each therapeutic relationship is unique to each of my clients, I generally approach my therapy practice with compassion, presence, and humility. You are the expert in your own experience. I have specialized in working with clients with severe mental illness (eg. Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Severe Depression, Personality Disorders, Anxiety) as well as mild-moderate mental illness, and have worked with clients around substance use, grief, life transitions, disordered eating, incarceration cycles, and trauma processing.
I'm comfortable treating most diagnoses including depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, dual diagnosis, psychosis, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar affective disorder.
My name is Meri Graham, LCSW. I feel passionate about providing inclusive care and a safe space for healing and self-discovery. I employ evidence-based interventions and a holistic, collaborative, strength-based approach. I treat depression, anxiety, acute illness, mood disorders and accept individual clients and couples. I tailor my interventions to meet the unique needs of each client. My approach is trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and non-judgmental.
I'm comfortable treating most diagnoses including depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, dual diagnosis, psychosis, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar affective disorder.
My name is Meri Graham, LCSW. I feel passionate about providing inclusive care and a safe space for healing and self-discovery. I employ evidence-based interventions and a holistic, collaborative, strength-based approach. I treat depression, anxiety, acute illness, mood disorders and accept individual clients and couples. I tailor my interventions to meet the unique needs of each client. My approach is trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and non-judgmental.
My name is Sharon Moore and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles and working with clients throughout CA via telehealth. My focus areas for treatment include anxiety, depression (including bipolar disorder), trauma recovery, workplace stress, life transitions, and creative issues/artist support. My primary orientation is psychodynamic: an exploration of how past relationships and experiences as well as unconscious processes affect current behaviors/symptoms. Depending upon the needs of the client, I also utilize Interventions from other modalities such as CBT.
My name is Sharon Moore and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles and working with clients throughout CA via telehealth. My focus areas for treatment include anxiety, depression (including bipolar disorder), trauma recovery, workplace stress, life transitions, and creative issues/artist support. My primary orientation is psychodynamic: an exploration of how past relationships and experiences as well as unconscious processes affect current behaviors/symptoms. Depending upon the needs of the client, I also utilize Interventions from other modalities such as CBT.
Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been working in the field for nearly 20 years. I received my master's degree in social work from the University of Southern California in 2005 and have worked with many different populations throughout my career. I primarily have focused on treating depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma but also have experience working with patients with mood disorders such as bipolar disorder. I generally keep a very calm demeanor when I am in session. I do ask a lot of questions in an effort to understand my clients but ultimately, I want to hear what you have to say.
Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been working in the field for nearly 20 years. I received my master's degree in social work from the University of Southern California in 2005 and have worked with many different populations throughout my career. I primarily have focused on treating depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma but also have experience working with patients with mood disorders such as bipolar disorder. I generally keep a very calm demeanor when I am in session. I do ask a lot of questions in an effort to understand my clients but ultimately, I want to hear what you have to say.
I am comfortable treating, depression, anxiety, bipolar, chronic pain, and learning disabilities.
My name is Ashley Alpert, and I work with children and adults who struggle with behavioral issues, ADHD/learning disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, and chronic pain. I tailor my approach to the needs of each individual. Together we will collaborate to identify issues and come up with solutions that work for you. You deserve the best care, from a therapist who is compassionate, knowledgeable, and able to provide you with the best possible treatment.
I am comfortable treating, depression, anxiety, bipolar, chronic pain, and learning disabilities.
My name is Ashley Alpert, and I work with children and adults who struggle with behavioral issues, ADHD/learning disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, and chronic pain. I tailor my approach to the needs of each individual. Together we will collaborate to identify issues and come up with solutions that work for you. You deserve the best care, from a therapist who is compassionate, knowledgeable, and able to provide you with the best possible treatment.
I have extensive experience with mood disorders, anxiety, stress, bipolar disorder, relationships, domestic violence, trauma, anger management.
Hello, I am Laurie Shear, LMFT. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been practicing for more than 23 years. I provide a safe and caring environment for people to explore their thoughts and feelings in order to make healthy life choices. I tailor therapy to each individual and their unique needs. I look forward to helping you find more peace and less stress in your life.
I have extensive experience with mood disorders, anxiety, stress, bipolar disorder, relationships, domestic violence, trauma, anger management.
Hello, I am Laurie Shear, LMFT. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been practicing for more than 23 years. I provide a safe and caring environment for people to explore their thoughts and feelings in order to make healthy life choices. I tailor therapy to each individual and their unique needs. I look forward to helping you find more peace and less stress in your life.
Hello, I am YenAn Chen, a LCSW in CA. I have worked with Asian immigrants, senior population(home health and hospice), and community clinic behavioral health department. My focus deals with Adapting issues, conflicts and anger management, stress, parenting worries, adolescent issues, postpartum depression, grief, life changes, mood disorder( depression, anxiety, bipolar), and borderline personality disorder. I am here to help and support.
Hello, I am YenAn Chen, a LCSW in CA. I have worked with Asian immigrants, senior population(home health and hospice), and community clinic behavioral health department. My focus deals with Adapting issues, conflicts and anger management, stress, parenting worries, adolescent issues, postpartum depression, grief, life changes, mood disorder( depression, anxiety, bipolar), and borderline personality disorder. I am here to help and support.
I have worked with various age groups from teens to older adults that struggle with psychosis, anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar, and social issues.
Welcome! My name is Davis Lo, and I am currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Life happens and sometimes it can be overwhelming to manage everything on your own. Sometimes one feels alone. However, it doesn't have to be that way! There is no shame in needing help from time to time. My approach to therapy is working with you to manifest your strengths and utilize them to overcome the challenges you have. I utilized a mixture of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
I have worked with various age groups from teens to older adults that struggle with psychosis, anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar, and social issues.
Welcome! My name is Davis Lo, and I am currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Life happens and sometimes it can be overwhelming to manage everything on your own. Sometimes one feels alone. However, it doesn't have to be that way! There is no shame in needing help from time to time. My approach to therapy is working with you to manifest your strengths and utilize them to overcome the challenges you have. I utilized a mixture of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
I frequently work with individuals with depression and bipolar disorder, adjustment, grief, and relationship issues.
Hi, I’m Carolyn Stineman, a licensed psychologist (PSY19439). I have been practicing cognitive-behavioral and evidence-based therapy for 25 years. Areas of interest and expertise are working with mood and anxiety disorders, aging, and sexual functioning.
I frequently work with individuals with depression and bipolar disorder, adjustment, grief, and relationship issues.
Hi, I’m Carolyn Stineman, a licensed psychologist (PSY19439). I have been practicing cognitive-behavioral and evidence-based therapy for 25 years. Areas of interest and expertise are working with mood and anxiety disorders, aging, and sexual functioning.
Darecia Miller-McCant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sylmar, CA 91342 (Online Only)
My name is Darecia Miller-McCant and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. I work with adults and older adults and specialize in depression, bipolar, anxiety, and stress. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking that increases negative behaviors/reactions; and replace them with more beneficial and useful ways of thinking when facing challenges and stress. As thoughts begin to become helpful to your perspectives on life stressors, behaviors and feelings usually follow suit.
My name is Darecia Miller-McCant and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. I work with adults and older adults and specialize in depression, bipolar, anxiety, and stress. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking that increases negative behaviors/reactions; and replace them with more beneficial and useful ways of thinking when facing challenges and stress. As thoughts begin to become helpful to your perspectives on life stressors, behaviors and feelings usually follow suit.
Dr. Barry is a licensed clinical psychologist who received his doctorate in 2001, Summa Cum Laude. He utilizes many effective treatments to treat depression, anxiety, bipolar, ADHD, OCD, etc. with adults, adolescents, and children. I try to provide a relaxed, but productive environment. No one has to answer any questions they don’t want to, and I never pressure anyone to talk about something they’re not comfortable talking about. I leave the goal setting up to the client but do occasionally ask if we can focus on an important goal that perhaps the client isn’t prioritizing, but again, it’s up to them.
Dr. Barry is a licensed clinical psychologist who received his doctorate in 2001, Summa Cum Laude. He utilizes many effective treatments to treat depression, anxiety, bipolar, ADHD, OCD, etc. with adults, adolescents, and children. I try to provide a relaxed, but productive environment. No one has to answer any questions they don’t want to, and I never pressure anyone to talk about something they’re not comfortable talking about. I leave the goal setting up to the client but do occasionally ask if we can focus on an important goal that perhaps the client isn’t prioritizing, but again, it’s up to them.
Welcome! I'm Eric Burnell, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, working towards identifying and addressing the challenges that are impacting your life and preventing you from achieving your goals. I have a diverse range of experience in counseling. I specialize in working with First Responders as well as have experience in working with the following: adolescents, couples men, women, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar, and schizoaffective disorders.
Welcome! I'm Eric Burnell, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, working towards identifying and addressing the challenges that are impacting your life and preventing you from achieving your goals. I have a diverse range of experience in counseling. I specialize in working with First Responders as well as have experience in working with the following: adolescents, couples men, women, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar, and schizoaffective disorders.
I have experience with treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma/PTSD, suicidal thoughts/crises, negative thoughts, anger management, low self-esteem/self-worth, relationship issues, communication, life transitions, divorce, and grief.
Hello, my name is Jamie Petelin, thank you for checking out my profile. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based out of Chico, CA offering telehealth services statewide. Life can be difficult, unpredictable, and sometimes it helps to have a safe place to process these challenges. I believe therapy is a journey and I am honored to help individuals facilitate that process.
I have experience with treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma/PTSD, suicidal thoughts/crises, negative thoughts, anger management, low self-esteem/self-worth, relationship issues, communication, life transitions, divorce, and grief.
Hello, my name is Jamie Petelin, thank you for checking out my profile. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based out of Chico, CA offering telehealth services statewide. Life can be difficult, unpredictable, and sometimes it helps to have a safe place to process these challenges. I believe therapy is a journey and I am honored to help individuals facilitate that process.
I focus on individuals who have experienced trauma, may be experiencing depression, anxiety, substance use-related issues, and bipolar disorders.
Hello, I am Kevin Belcastro, LMFT and I look forward to helping you in your journey of mental health recovery. I believe in creating a safe space for individuals to engage in the work of exploring core issues that may be contributing to mental health instability. I function from a trauma-informed lens and believe that the client is the expert in their life. I believe that the root to healing is through positive supportive connections with a therapist that works with the client in identifying strengths and positive solutions to meet current problems.
I focus on individuals who have experienced trauma, may be experiencing depression, anxiety, substance use-related issues, and bipolar disorders.
Hello, I am Kevin Belcastro, LMFT and I look forward to helping you in your journey of mental health recovery. I believe in creating a safe space for individuals to engage in the work of exploring core issues that may be contributing to mental health instability. I function from a trauma-informed lens and believe that the client is the expert in their life. I believe that the root to healing is through positive supportive connections with a therapist that works with the client in identifying strengths and positive solutions to meet current problems.
Those experiences have the equipment to be able to work with clients with different conditions, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, personality disorders, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, and many others.
Monica Perez is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and I have been practicing in the field for over 5 years. A major focus in my work has been anxiety and depression management, PTSD helping clients develop healthy coping skills, reduce stress, irritability and prevent burnout, self-esteem, process traumatic experiences, and much more. I was influenced by my own experiences in therapy to start the journey as a counselor and have worked to dispel the stigma and negative perceptions held within culturally diverse communities.
Those experiences have the equipment to be able to work with clients with different conditions, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, personality disorders, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, and many others.
Monica Perez is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and I have been practicing in the field for over 5 years. A major focus in my work has been anxiety and depression management, PTSD helping clients develop healthy coping skills, reduce stress, irritability and prevent burnout, self-esteem, process traumatic experiences, and much more. I was influenced by my own experiences in therapy to start the journey as a counselor and have worked to dispel the stigma and negative perceptions held within culturally diverse communities.
Howdy, my name is Rebecca Ruiz! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Los Angeles, California working with adolescents, adults, and older adults via telehealth and in person. My focus areas of practice include trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, schizoaffective disorder, stress, codependency, relationship issues, domestic violence, and anger management. I help clients in addressing their challenges using different approaches, such as Trauma-Informed Care, Strengths-Based, Mind-Body Connection, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies.
Howdy, my name is Rebecca Ruiz! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Los Angeles, California working with adolescents, adults, and older adults via telehealth and in person. My focus areas of practice include trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, schizoaffective disorder, stress, codependency, relationship issues, domestic violence, and anger management. I help clients in addressing their challenges using different approaches, such as Trauma-Informed Care, Strengths-Based, Mind-Body Connection, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies.
I enjoy working with mood disorders such as anxiety, OCD, depression, and bipolar disorder.
Hi, I am Dr. Maureen Burney, a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience. I approach therapy by connecting quickly with people and making the process comfortable and effective. I see every client that I work with as having a unique story, and I am committed to helping to make their lives better. My approach to therapy is holistic and practical. My training has always been a combination of clinical psychology and health psychology. I listen carefully to understand who you are and to see how changes may add to the quality of your life. Therapy should be a custom-tailored experience to be most helpful.
I enjoy working with mood disorders such as anxiety, OCD, depression, and bipolar disorder.
Hi, I am Dr. Maureen Burney, a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience. I approach therapy by connecting quickly with people and making the process comfortable and effective. I see every client that I work with as having a unique story, and I am committed to helping to make their lives better. My approach to therapy is holistic and practical. My training has always been a combination of clinical psychology and health psychology. I listen carefully to understand who you are and to see how changes may add to the quality of your life. Therapy should be a custom-tailored experience to be most helpful.
Hi, my name is Moina, I have been a therapist since 2012. I currently have an LMFT. I have spent my career working with the seriously mentally ill. Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. My personal interest and experience lie in first-generation concerns, medical stressors, and career stressors. The approach I use includes eclectic therapeutic modalities. I have experience in CBT, Jungian, and depth psychology.
Hi, my name is Moina, I have been a therapist since 2012. I currently have an LMFT. I have spent my career working with the seriously mentally ill. Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. My personal interest and experience lie in first-generation concerns, medical stressors, and career stressors. The approach I use includes eclectic therapeutic modalities. I have experience in CBT, Jungian, and depth psychology.
My name is Cynthia, I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT). I am a dog mom of 2 Chihuahua terriers and 1 poodle terrier. I have worked in agency settings and in high schools. I have worked in residential treatment facilities with adults. I have extensive knowledge of crisis management working with law enforcement as a co-responder and working for the County jail.
My name is Cynthia, I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT). I am a dog mom of 2 Chihuahua terriers and 1 poodle terrier. I have worked in agency settings and in high schools. I have worked in residential treatment facilities with adults. I have extensive knowledge of crisis management working with law enforcement as a co-responder and working for the County jail.
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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.