Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Watkinsville, GA
Chris Settel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Watkinsville, GA 30677 (Online Only)
My clients usually struggle with depression, anxiety, bipolar, borderline personality, OCD, substance abuse, PTSD, and other issues.
I'm a therapist invested in helping my clients build healthier, more successful lives. We will work together to tackle the big issues in a safe space that is filled with humor, real talk, and a focus on making progress toward your goals. I primarily offer treatment online and through coaching via phone/text to be most available to my clients and move them forward.
My clients usually struggle with depression, anxiety, bipolar, borderline personality, OCD, substance abuse, PTSD, and other issues.
I'm a therapist invested in helping my clients build healthier, more successful lives. We will work together to tackle the big issues in a safe space that is filled with humor, real talk, and a focus on making progress toward your goals. I primarily offer treatment online and through coaching via phone/text to be most available to my clients and move them forward.
Easy Does It Counseling Services Sole Proprietor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! My name is Kaye, and I am here to assist you in your journey. I have been in counseling and coaching combined for over 12 years. In my previous job, I was a collegiate basketball coach, but I have experience working with all ages. I believe that others would consider me as driven, affirming, energetic, and having a sense of humor. I look forward to beginning this journey with you and want you to know how courageous you are for taking this step for therapy!
Hello! My name is Kaye, and I am here to assist you in your journey. I have been in counseling and coaching combined for over 12 years. In my previous job, I was a collegiate basketball coach, but I have experience working with all ages. I believe that others would consider me as driven, affirming, energetic, and having a sense of humor. I look forward to beginning this journey with you and want you to know how courageous you are for taking this step for therapy!
Oconee Center for Behavioral Health
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Watkinsville, GA 30677
I am the owner and operator of Oconee Center for Behavioral Health. I am a marriage and family therapist who specializes in child and adolescent therapy. I also frequently work with families and couples who are in distress.
I am the owner and operator of Oconee Center for Behavioral Health. I am a marriage and family therapist who specializes in child and adolescent therapy. I also frequently work with families and couples who are in distress.
Katie E Loyd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677 (Online Only)
If you have been struggling with anxiety, hopelessness, depression, fear or grief, you are not alone. Most individuals struggle with these issues in silence, but often it can improve simply by talking with a professional. I would love to help you, and I have been counseling with individuals just like you for over 10 years in the clinical counseling setting. I offer my clients specific tools to use as well as clinical support in a safe and non-judgmental environment, all online at your convenience and in a comfortable and confidential setting.
If you have been struggling with anxiety, hopelessness, depression, fear or grief, you are not alone. Most individuals struggle with these issues in silence, but often it can improve simply by talking with a professional. I would love to help you, and I have been counseling with individuals just like you for over 10 years in the clinical counseling setting. I offer my clients specific tools to use as well as clinical support in a safe and non-judgmental environment, all online at your convenience and in a comfortable and confidential setting.
Using a client-centered approach in an accepting and caring environment, I enjoy working with those who experience issues from trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, women's issues, and life transitional issues, such as marriage, separation, and divorce. We can work together to develop your individual goals to reach your greatest potential of well-being. I utilize the most current evidence based treatments in my practice to promote healing of the body and mind. I would love to meet with you to see if I would be a good fit for your needs!
Using a client-centered approach in an accepting and caring environment, I enjoy working with those who experience issues from trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, women's issues, and life transitional issues, such as marriage, separation, and divorce. We can work together to develop your individual goals to reach your greatest potential of well-being. I utilize the most current evidence based treatments in my practice to promote healing of the body and mind. I would love to meet with you to see if I would be a good fit for your needs!
Valerie Dunn McBee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Not accepting new clients
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS—fill out form on DBT website for waitlist. ******Counseling is a highly personal and individual process, and it can be a challenge to find a counselor that you connect with. My style of therapy is very relational, and I will strive to help you grow comfortable with the process while still challenging you to think beyond your current framework or circumstances. I have an eclectic approach: while I focus on being relational, understanding and compassionate, I also approach change practically. Ultimately, you are the expert on your own life; I'm here to try to help you to make your life what you want it to be.
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS—fill out form on DBT website for waitlist. ******Counseling is a highly personal and individual process, and it can be a challenge to find a counselor that you connect with. My style of therapy is very relational, and I will strive to help you grow comfortable with the process while still challenging you to think beyond your current framework or circumstances. I have an eclectic approach: while I focus on being relational, understanding and compassionate, I also approach change practically. Ultimately, you are the expert on your own life; I'm here to try to help you to make your life what you want it to be.
Minou Rysiew
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I love what I do. I find it humbling and exciting to join my clients on their therapeutic journey toward health, empowerment and personal transformation. My approach is client-centered, solution focused and strengths based. Often people come to therapy feeling stuck and confused by their circumstances and welcome the opportunity to explore dysfunctional patterns. I enjoy helping people confront unhealthy thinking, develop a plan for change and establish new patterns of behavior. My clients report feeling unburdened, more centered, and better equipped to face whatever crisis or challenge they are facing.
I love what I do. I find it humbling and exciting to join my clients on their therapeutic journey toward health, empowerment and personal transformation. My approach is client-centered, solution focused and strengths based. Often people come to therapy feeling stuck and confused by their circumstances and welcome the opportunity to explore dysfunctional patterns. I enjoy helping people confront unhealthy thinking, develop a plan for change and establish new patterns of behavior. My clients report feeling unburdened, more centered, and better equipped to face whatever crisis or challenge they are facing.
Shelley Lynn Burke
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677 (Online Only)
Are you looking for support during a difficult time in your life? Are you trying to make changes, yet find that you are having difficulty maintaining motivation? I can assist you. Whether you want a deeper understanding of yourself and others, recovery support with addiction issues, or just to learn new skills to manage or change symptoms or behavior, I can help. Sometimes we just need time set aside to contemplate our lives and our direction to get back on track. I look forward to meeting you and lending my assistance.
Are you looking for support during a difficult time in your life? Are you trying to make changes, yet find that you are having difficulty maintaining motivation? I can assist you. Whether you want a deeper understanding of yourself and others, recovery support with addiction issues, or just to learn new skills to manage or change symptoms or behavior, I can help. Sometimes we just need time set aside to contemplate our lives and our direction to get back on track. I look forward to meeting you and lending my assistance.
Cameron Hoellrich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677 (Online Only)
Life can be complicated and challenging, especially given the current state of the world. My goal and mission is to help people to improve their lives by working through these challenges, and learning different techniques to build coping and resilience to improve their life experience. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with chronic/acute stress, depression, and anxiety. I have worked with diverse groups in my career including adolescents, college students, and adults, and have worked in a variety of settings. I believe that with the support of therapy, there is a real chance to feel better and reach your goals.
Life can be complicated and challenging, especially given the current state of the world. My goal and mission is to help people to improve their lives by working through these challenges, and learning different techniques to build coping and resilience to improve their life experience. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with chronic/acute stress, depression, and anxiety. I have worked with diverse groups in my career including adolescents, college students, and adults, and have worked in a variety of settings. I believe that with the support of therapy, there is a real chance to feel better and reach your goals.
Dr. Kristi Atkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Thank you for reading my profile. I'm glad you are here! The most important part of counseling is the relationship, and I strive to be honest and supportive while challenging my clients to grow. In my experience, people come to counseling because they are in emotional pain, feel stuck, or want help achieving their dreams and goals. We all face painful changes and transitions in life, such as relationship issues, substance use, self-worth, stress, identity issues, lack of connection or meaning, traumas, and grief. It is natural for these changes to bring up issues from the past, and counseling can help you cope in the present moment.
Thank you for reading my profile. I'm glad you are here! The most important part of counseling is the relationship, and I strive to be honest and supportive while challenging my clients to grow. In my experience, people come to counseling because they are in emotional pain, feel stuck, or want help achieving their dreams and goals. We all face painful changes and transitions in life, such as relationship issues, substance use, self-worth, stress, identity issues, lack of connection or meaning, traumas, and grief. It is natural for these changes to bring up issues from the past, and counseling can help you cope in the present moment.
Pathways Transition Programs, INC
Psychologist, MD, LPC, LCSW, LAPC, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Pathways Transition Programs is a private mental health services provider for children and their families located in DECATUR, WATKINSVILLE, and LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA. From our team of 100+ medical and counseling staff, we match clients to therapists best able to address specific needs. We offer a comprehensive array of assessment and therapy services to foster and support change/growth through healing the wounds of trauma and life challenges, and training/skill development to enhance coping skills and build resilience. We take great pride in being a resource for all individuals and families we serve.
Pathways Transition Programs is a private mental health services provider for children and their families located in DECATUR, WATKINSVILLE, and LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA. From our team of 100+ medical and counseling staff, we match clients to therapists best able to address specific needs. We offer a comprehensive array of assessment and therapy services to foster and support change/growth through healing the wounds of trauma and life challenges, and training/skill development to enhance coping skills and build resilience. We take great pride in being a resource for all individuals and families we serve.
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Katie E Loyd
Athens Counseling & Psychotherapy, LLC
Thomas A Davis, PhD
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Watkinsville, GA 30677
The people who call me for help are real people just like you. You exhaust yourself trying to cope with the stresses and strains of real life. You often feel overburdened, stressed out, and maybe even trapped. You try to stay positive about things, but your resources [emotional and financial] are likely stretched to the breaking point. Your relationships are struggling. It seems that the harder you try to make things work, the worse they seem to get. There's not enough time to do what needs done. Every moment you spend in therapy has to count.
The people who call me for help are real people just like you. You exhaust yourself trying to cope with the stresses and strains of real life. You often feel overburdened, stressed out, and maybe even trapped. You try to stay positive about things, but your resources [emotional and financial] are likely stretched to the breaking point. Your relationships are struggling. It seems that the harder you try to make things work, the worse they seem to get. There's not enough time to do what needs done. Every moment you spend in therapy has to count.
Teresa Cipriana Ruiz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CFRC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Waitlist for new clients
Feelings of depression, fear, anxiety, confusion, anger, grief, trauma, and other struggles beset us all at times. I believe creating an environment where everyone can feel safe and heard is vital, and cultivating a therapeutic alliance to be alongside individuals as a nonjudgmental support in the journey to wholeness and independence. I listen for unique needs and preferences and utilize an eclectic and integrated approach to working with the whole person. With empathy and compassion I will also ask challenging questions to explore ideas, new ways of thinking and understanding, and guide intuitive discovery for meaningful change.
Feelings of depression, fear, anxiety, confusion, anger, grief, trauma, and other struggles beset us all at times. I believe creating an environment where everyone can feel safe and heard is vital, and cultivating a therapeutic alliance to be alongside individuals as a nonjudgmental support in the journey to wholeness and independence. I listen for unique needs and preferences and utilize an eclectic and integrated approach to working with the whole person. With empathy and compassion I will also ask challenging questions to explore ideas, new ways of thinking and understanding, and guide intuitive discovery for meaningful change.
Alice M Britt Deal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Waitlist for new clients
I value and respect the skill used to seek support, healing, and personal growth through therapy. It is my hope and belief that this shows in the relationships I build with clients. In my work, I partner with individuals to discover and reinforce their unique strengths while helping them uncover their potential for living fulfilling lives. I specialize in treating people with anxiety, depression, or repeated unhelpful behaviors. I also help people work through past trauma and difficult memories.
I value and respect the skill used to seek support, healing, and personal growth through therapy. It is my hope and belief that this shows in the relationships I build with clients. In my work, I partner with individuals to discover and reinforce their unique strengths while helping them uncover their potential for living fulfilling lives. I specialize in treating people with anxiety, depression, or repeated unhelpful behaviors. I also help people work through past trauma and difficult memories.
Alissa Darnell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677
As a therapist, I have had the opportunity to provide support and encouragement to people as they face life challenges, and I have assisted them in their journeys toward growth and wellness. My approach is warm, compassionate, and genuine, and my focus is holistic, allowing all aspects of your wellness to be addressed. It is important to me to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment so you feel comfortable while working through your areas of concern. Through counseling and education, my passion is to empower you to be the best version of yourself.
As a therapist, I have had the opportunity to provide support and encouragement to people as they face life challenges, and I have assisted them in their journeys toward growth and wellness. My approach is warm, compassionate, and genuine, and my focus is holistic, allowing all aspects of your wellness to be addressed. It is important to me to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment so you feel comfortable while working through your areas of concern. Through counseling and education, my passion is to empower you to be the best version of yourself.
Debi Huckaby
Associate Professional Counselor, MA, LAPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Watkinsville, GA 30677
I am accepting new clients! My approach to therapy is rooted in meeting clients where they are and honoring their unique experiences. Through a person-centered and strength-based framework, we will explore the motivations driving behaviors and facilitate deep, meaningful insights. I believe in a holistic approach to wellness—addressing physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental aspects—to foster healing and hope. I have experience working with Complex Trauma, Substance Use, Life Transitions, Anxiety & Depression, and Relational Conflicts.
I am accepting new clients! My approach to therapy is rooted in meeting clients where they are and honoring their unique experiences. Through a person-centered and strength-based framework, we will explore the motivations driving behaviors and facilitate deep, meaningful insights. I believe in a holistic approach to wellness—addressing physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental aspects—to foster healing and hope. I have experience working with Complex Trauma, Substance Use, Life Transitions, Anxiety & Depression, and Relational Conflicts.
Elizabeth Thacker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Not accepting new clients
I have experience working with people with a range of challenges including anxiety, family concerns, trauma, grief, and life transitions like starting or leaving college, job or career changes, etc. I find it particularly rewarding working with those who have experienced sexual abuse or assault and are working to recover, thrive, and live well. I see clients in-person in Athens, GA or virtually across the State of Georgia. I offer individual counseling services to adults (18+). I see clients from 9-5 M-Th, 9-1 F.
I have experience working with people with a range of challenges including anxiety, family concerns, trauma, grief, and life transitions like starting or leaving college, job or career changes, etc. I find it particularly rewarding working with those who have experienced sexual abuse or assault and are working to recover, thrive, and live well. I see clients in-person in Athens, GA or virtually across the State of Georgia. I offer individual counseling services to adults (18+). I see clients from 9-5 M-Th, 9-1 F.
Tammy Luke
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Good day to you! I'm Tammy and I am proud to be a trusted name in the mental health community. With two decades of experience in providing therapeutic interventions, my approach to wellness is rooted in compassion, empathy, and personalization. I believe in providing comprehensive support to everyone, recognizing unique needs and tailoring my interventions accordingly. By incorporating a holistic perspective, I aim to promote mental clarity and emotional well-being in all aspects of life. I am deeply committed to creating a safe and inclusive space where individuals from diverse backgrounds can heal, grow, and thrive.
Good day to you! I'm Tammy and I am proud to be a trusted name in the mental health community. With two decades of experience in providing therapeutic interventions, my approach to wellness is rooted in compassion, empathy, and personalization. I believe in providing comprehensive support to everyone, recognizing unique needs and tailoring my interventions accordingly. By incorporating a holistic perspective, I aim to promote mental clarity and emotional well-being in all aspects of life. I am deeply committed to creating a safe and inclusive space where individuals from diverse backgrounds can heal, grow, and thrive.
Comprehensive Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CATODSW, EMDR-C, ACSW
Verified Verified
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Feeling angry, tired, unmotivated, or out of sorts? Seeking therapy from a qualified, Licensed therapist can assist in sorting through your distressing times. Many of us will seek counseling at some point, in our lives. Whether there has been a loss, trauma, problematic relationship, or stress, counseling can help optimize the emotional and social functioning and promote positive change.
Feeling angry, tired, unmotivated, or out of sorts? Seeking therapy from a qualified, Licensed therapist can assist in sorting through your distressing times. Many of us will seek counseling at some point, in our lives. Whether there has been a loss, trauma, problematic relationship, or stress, counseling can help optimize the emotional and social functioning and promote positive change.
Athens Counseling & Psychotherapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677 (Online Only)
Welcome! We are a collaborative of mental health practitioners who specialize in working with the interconnected impact of Trauma in a person’s life, and supporting them to heal. Most of our clients are navigating symptoms of PTSD/C-PTSD (including military sexual trauma, moral injury, combat and Veteran trauma), depression, anxiety, gender, sexuality, substance use, or the Schizophrenia spectrum. We also work with perinatal mental health, including the complexities and trauma that can occur for individuals/families navigating pregnancy and fertility. We work with a wide range of mental health crises, mood, and behavioral symptoms.
Welcome! We are a collaborative of mental health practitioners who specialize in working with the interconnected impact of Trauma in a person’s life, and supporting them to heal. Most of our clients are navigating symptoms of PTSD/C-PTSD (including military sexual trauma, moral injury, combat and Veteran trauma), depression, anxiety, gender, sexuality, substance use, or the Schizophrenia spectrum. We also work with perinatal mental health, including the complexities and trauma that can occur for individuals/families navigating pregnancy and fertility. We work with a wide range of mental health crises, mood, and behavioral symptoms.
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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.