Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Northampton, MA
Lucia Morace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
I have worked with adolescents and adults with problems ranging from adjustment disorders, phase of life problems, trauma, substance use, marital/family issues to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Clients come in all forms because we all need a little help when life gets overwhelming. Sometimes the problems are environmental, other times they’re internal based on how we respond to stimuli and emotion. In any case, we all need some insight during some parts of our life, to overcome a hurdle or figure out why or how to move forward.
I have worked with adolescents and adults with problems ranging from adjustment disorders, phase of life problems, trauma, substance use, marital/family issues to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Clients come in all forms because we all need a little help when life gets overwhelming. Sometimes the problems are environmental, other times they’re internal based on how we respond to stimuli and emotion. In any case, we all need some insight during some parts of our life, to overcome a hurdle or figure out why or how to move forward.
I offer pychotherapy to individuals who have experienced loss, trauma, relationship difficulties, as well as those who would like the opportunity to learn more about themselves within a therapeutic relationship. I have diverse experience working with many clients, including adults diagnosed with labels such as: PTSD, anxiety, bipolar, depression, dual diagnosis, OCD, eating and personality disorders. I aim to provide a creative space where I can help you cultivate a felt sense of inner vitality, increase your connections to self and other, and discover your full potential.
I offer pychotherapy to individuals who have experienced loss, trauma, relationship difficulties, as well as those who would like the opportunity to learn more about themselves within a therapeutic relationship. I have diverse experience working with many clients, including adults diagnosed with labels such as: PTSD, anxiety, bipolar, depression, dual diagnosis, OCD, eating and personality disorders. I aim to provide a creative space where I can help you cultivate a felt sense of inner vitality, increase your connections to self and other, and discover your full potential.
Welcome, I'm so glad you're here. I am an empathetic compassionate clinician dedicated to supporting individuals and couples embarking on their healing journey. I have extensive experience working with complex trauma, PTSD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, ADHD, survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence, survivors of narcissistic abuse, depression, and anxiety. I believe that there is no "one size fits all" to therapy so I create catered individualized treatment plans to meet each clients needs. It would be an honor to stand by your side through this journey of healing.
Welcome, I'm so glad you're here. I am an empathetic compassionate clinician dedicated to supporting individuals and couples embarking on their healing journey. I have extensive experience working with complex trauma, PTSD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, ADHD, survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence, survivors of narcissistic abuse, depression, and anxiety. I believe that there is no "one size fits all" to therapy so I create catered individualized treatment plans to meet each clients needs. It would be an honor to stand by your side through this journey of healing.
J. Michael Rowan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
I am an experienced family therapist who has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of settings. I see self-pay clients and Blue Cross Blue Shield. I am often the first person to see a young child when emotional and behavioral difficulties emerge in pre-school or Kindergarten. I can help figure out what's going on diagnostically and we can develop a treatment plan together. I have successfully helped children and adults with ADHD, PTSD, Anxiety, and Mood Disorders like Depression and Bipolar Disorder.
I am an experienced family therapist who has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of settings. I see self-pay clients and Blue Cross Blue Shield. I am often the first person to see a young child when emotional and behavioral difficulties emerge in pre-school or Kindergarten. I can help figure out what's going on diagnostically and we can develop a treatment plan together. I have successfully helped children and adults with ADHD, PTSD, Anxiety, and Mood Disorders like Depression and Bipolar Disorder.
Krystle M Coons-Melanson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
As a trans identified, queer, non-binary person- I use an eclectic style which consists of many modalities. I want to provide a safe space that is gender affirming, sex/kink/ body positive, and BIPOC allied that allows you the space to participate in therapy in the way that works best for YOU. I will challenge you when needed but will always fiercely support you. I am a Cancer sun, Capricorn moon, and a Pisces rising! I work in a queer group practice- Leaves of Change Counseling.
As a trans identified, queer, non-binary person- I use an eclectic style which consists of many modalities. I want to provide a safe space that is gender affirming, sex/kink/ body positive, and BIPOC allied that allows you the space to participate in therapy in the way that works best for YOU. I will challenge you when needed but will always fiercely support you. I am a Cancer sun, Capricorn moon, and a Pisces rising! I work in a queer group practice- Leaves of Change Counseling.
Jessica Brady-Young, LMHC, LPC, CCTP-II
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, LPC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
Feeling lost or stuck? Overwhelmed by the weight of expectations, past traumas, or the unique challenges of a neurodivergent mind? Or perhaps you're a fellow therapist or healthcare provider grappling with burnout and seeking support? You're not alone. Do you long to understand how your life experiences impact your nervous system and overall well-being? My practice seeks to provide a nurturing space for those seeking deeper self-understanding and healing. Together, we'll explore the ways stress, trauma and burnout may be manifesting in your life, unravel its effects on your mind and body, and empower you to reclaim your life.
Feeling lost or stuck? Overwhelmed by the weight of expectations, past traumas, or the unique challenges of a neurodivergent mind? Or perhaps you're a fellow therapist or healthcare provider grappling with burnout and seeking support? You're not alone. Do you long to understand how your life experiences impact your nervous system and overall well-being? My practice seeks to provide a nurturing space for those seeking deeper self-understanding and healing. Together, we'll explore the ways stress, trauma and burnout may be manifesting in your life, unravel its effects on your mind and body, and empower you to reclaim your life.
Are you looking for someone who is willing to listen to your story and talk about some of the challenges that you are facing? If you are often troubled by emotions or negative thoughts that prevent you from studying or working well, or if you feel at a loss when you have conflicts in your interpersonal relationships, I am here to listen to your story and get to know you. I have the experience to help you find a method that suits you to improve your mood and interpersonal relationships. I believe that using a client-centered and unbiased approach are essential for building trusting therapeutic relationships.
Are you looking for someone who is willing to listen to your story and talk about some of the challenges that you are facing? If you are often troubled by emotions or negative thoughts that prevent you from studying or working well, or if you feel at a loss when you have conflicts in your interpersonal relationships, I am here to listen to your story and get to know you. I have the experience to help you find a method that suits you to improve your mood and interpersonal relationships. I believe that using a client-centered and unbiased approach are essential for building trusting therapeutic relationships.
<- New sessions available mornings & evenings - New couples welcome -> Are you living with challenging routines? Having the same fight over and over or the same negative self-thoughts every night? Often, these painful patterns came out of initial attempts to help care for yourself or your relationship. My goal is to support you to explore how these patterns influence your life today and then to continue the parts that serve you and to change the ones that don’t. You may build new boundaries, find ways to quiet shame and shape new narratives of possibility to find the growth you're looking for.
<- New sessions available mornings & evenings - New couples welcome -> Are you living with challenging routines? Having the same fight over and over or the same negative self-thoughts every night? Often, these painful patterns came out of initial attempts to help care for yourself or your relationship. My goal is to support you to explore how these patterns influence your life today and then to continue the parts that serve you and to change the ones that don’t. You may build new boundaries, find ways to quiet shame and shape new narratives of possibility to find the growth you're looking for.
Joanna Vaughn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060
Waitlist for new clients
I have a private practice in Northampton. I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, loss, grief, relationship problems, creativity or productivity concerns, and workplace problems.
I have a private practice in Northampton. I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, loss, grief, relationship problems, creativity or productivity concerns, and workplace problems.
Judith Wolf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060
Waitlist for new clients
I focus on empowering people to connect with their values and strengths and to heal and grow through challenges. You may be suffering with stress in a relationship, school, or work. You may be transitioning through a difficult stage of life, or wrestling with issues of identity. You may feel stuck in old patterns that hold you back while you are yearning to move forward. Drawing on mindfulness-based practice, informed especially by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental and collaborative approach to psychotherapy.
I focus on empowering people to connect with their values and strengths and to heal and grow through challenges. You may be suffering with stress in a relationship, school, or work. You may be transitioning through a difficult stage of life, or wrestling with issues of identity. You may feel stuck in old patterns that hold you back while you are yearning to move forward. Drawing on mindfulness-based practice, informed especially by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental and collaborative approach to psychotherapy.
Karen Carlo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
The reasons people seek therapy are as diverse as the people themselves. I offer therapy to adults with a focus on helping them work on specific change as well as self-acceptance. Depending on people’s needs, I offer this help in the form of support, information, guidance, self-knowledge or the space to learn and practice new skills.
The reasons people seek therapy are as diverse as the people themselves. I offer therapy to adults with a focus on helping them work on specific change as well as self-acceptance. Depending on people’s needs, I offer this help in the form of support, information, guidance, self-knowledge or the space to learn and practice new skills.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
After many conversations with friends, family, coworkers, and sometimes complete strangers, I often hear "Wow! I've never shared that with anyone before!" I will bring this open, non-judgmental, and accepting part of myself to all of our work together. Whatever issue you are asking for help with, I am here to join with you and support your efforts to make positive changes, to find clarity, and to move forward with understanding and self-love.
After many conversations with friends, family, coworkers, and sometimes complete strangers, I often hear "Wow! I've never shared that with anyone before!" I will bring this open, non-judgmental, and accepting part of myself to all of our work together. Whatever issue you are asking for help with, I am here to join with you and support your efforts to make positive changes, to find clarity, and to move forward with understanding and self-love.
Hello, there! What I already know about you is: You are deserving of less burden. In therapy, people are able to develop insights and action plans that transform their capacity to manage the turbulence of life. Together, let's work on your relationship with yourself and the challenges you are facing. Let’s manage your inner critic, sadness/loss, and unhelpful habits. And, equally, let’s identify your strengths and resiliencies that might have gotten lost in the shuffle. I work within a relational, collaborative framework informed by CBT, DBT, & am strength based.
Hello, there! What I already know about you is: You are deserving of less burden. In therapy, people are able to develop insights and action plans that transform their capacity to manage the turbulence of life. Together, let's work on your relationship with yourself and the challenges you are facing. Let’s manage your inner critic, sadness/loss, and unhelpful habits. And, equally, let’s identify your strengths and resiliencies that might have gotten lost in the shuffle. I work within a relational, collaborative framework informed by CBT, DBT, & am strength based.
Christa Colly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01062 (Online Only)
Hello! I want to meet you where you are, understand your strengths, and support you in life’s transitions. We can focus on what matters to you now, whether that means developing a strong, authentic sense of self, increasing stress tolerance, becoming more skillful at emotional responses, or creating new patterns to replace old thoughts and help you move towards healing, health, and happiness.
Hello! I want to meet you where you are, understand your strengths, and support you in life’s transitions. We can focus on what matters to you now, whether that means developing a strong, authentic sense of self, increasing stress tolerance, becoming more skillful at emotional responses, or creating new patterns to replace old thoughts and help you move towards healing, health, and happiness.
Elena Volpe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome to my page. If you are here, you are interested, curious, wanting or needing to be in therapy. Whether you wish to explore the intricacies of identity, treat mental illness, tackle difficult relationship dynamics, and/or on a quest for ways to unstick the stuck places; fed up with repetitive patterns and relationships that exhaust rather than replenish your life, lets both discover and examine your fears, beliefs and judgments so that you may claim your bravery, honesty, vulnerability and happiness.
Welcome to my page. If you are here, you are interested, curious, wanting or needing to be in therapy. Whether you wish to explore the intricacies of identity, treat mental illness, tackle difficult relationship dynamics, and/or on a quest for ways to unstick the stuck places; fed up with repetitive patterns and relationships that exhaust rather than replenish your life, lets both discover and examine your fears, beliefs and judgments so that you may claim your bravery, honesty, vulnerability and happiness.
Dr. Stephanie Jordan
Counselor, LMHC, EdD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
Sometimes when life is difficult, we try to take on everything ourselves. I am here to let you know that you do not have to do it all alone.When the pain become too heavy, I will be here for you as you speak your truth.I believe that we are the experts of our own lives and story. I will provide validation, where you can become your own catalyst for change.Our therapeutic work will be an empowering safe place for healing, self-discovery and navigating life’s challenges. I use therapeutic modalities specific to a client’s individual needs.
Sometimes when life is difficult, we try to take on everything ourselves. I am here to let you know that you do not have to do it all alone.When the pain become too heavy, I will be here for you as you speak your truth.I believe that we are the experts of our own lives and story. I will provide validation, where you can become your own catalyst for change.Our therapeutic work will be an empowering safe place for healing, self-discovery and navigating life’s challenges. I use therapeutic modalities specific to a client’s individual needs.
A wise therapist once said to me, “life is 10,000 smiles and 10,000 tears.” Such words never rang so true as during these days of loss, fear, and uncertainty due to racial injustice, viral pandemic, and threats to our climate. These events impact us all; although we may not recognize it. Whatever brings you here today, I am here to provide support, compassion, and assistance because life happens…
A wise therapist once said to me, “life is 10,000 smiles and 10,000 tears.” Such words never rang so true as during these days of loss, fear, and uncertainty due to racial injustice, viral pandemic, and threats to our climate. These events impact us all; although we may not recognize it. Whatever brings you here today, I am here to provide support, compassion, and assistance because life happens…
Susan W Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
Now accepting new clients. Thirty years of practice as a psychotherapist have offered me the privilege of coming to understand and be helpful to many people who have presented to me with diverse backgrounds and painful experiences. I would be honored to sit with you, to come to understand and help you find a way through the unique difficulties confronting you today.
Now accepting new clients. Thirty years of practice as a psychotherapist have offered me the privilege of coming to understand and be helpful to many people who have presented to me with diverse backgrounds and painful experiences. I would be honored to sit with you, to come to understand and help you find a way through the unique difficulties confronting you today.
Maia Kolchin-Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy offers the opportunity to develop ways of responding more authentically and effectively to life’s challenges. I recognize that seeking therapy is in itself a sign of strength and courage, as it can seem easier to try to ignore difficult and repetitive thoughts, emotions, or experiences. I aim to create a warm and supportive space for self-exploration, helping to bring old, unconscious patterns to light and thus begin loosening the hold of self limiting beliefs. In spite of all we cannot control, in learning to relate to our experiences in new ways we can become more grounded and compassionate with ourselves and others.
Therapy offers the opportunity to develop ways of responding more authentically and effectively to life’s challenges. I recognize that seeking therapy is in itself a sign of strength and courage, as it can seem easier to try to ignore difficult and repetitive thoughts, emotions, or experiences. I aim to create a warm and supportive space for self-exploration, helping to bring old, unconscious patterns to light and thus begin loosening the hold of self limiting beliefs. In spite of all we cannot control, in learning to relate to our experiences in new ways we can become more grounded and compassionate with ourselves and others.
J. J. Mull
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
I believe that therapy can be a deeply strange, powerful, and intimate experience. As a therapist, I try to cultivate a space that is playful and authentic. Together we can examine longstanding patterns, relationships, and modes of being in the world. First and foremost, I'm committed to creating an environment where you can start to put language to confusing, difficult, and sometimes hard to express feelings and experience. Perhaps even more important than articulating thoughts or ideas about yourself, the hope is that together we can find ways for you to experience a deeper and broader range of feeling.
I believe that therapy can be a deeply strange, powerful, and intimate experience. As a therapist, I try to cultivate a space that is playful and authentic. Together we can examine longstanding patterns, relationships, and modes of being in the world. First and foremost, I'm committed to creating an environment where you can start to put language to confusing, difficult, and sometimes hard to express feelings and experience. Perhaps even more important than articulating thoughts or ideas about yourself, the hope is that together we can find ways for you to experience a deeper and broader range of feeling.
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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.