Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Jacksonville, NC
Dr. Suzan Douville
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, NC 28546
I am a general psychologist (PhD) and a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC), originally from Berlin, Germany, with over 15 years of experience in individual and marriage counseling. I specialize in depression, anxiety, anger, bipolar disorder, deployment stress (for spouses), new mom, trauma (PTSD), and marital conflict (communication issues, healing from any type of infidelity, etc.). I served as the Regional Director of the Licensed Clinical Counselor's of North Carolina (LCCNC 2009-2023) and occasionally also teach psychology courses to my wonderful students.
I am a general psychologist (PhD) and a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC), originally from Berlin, Germany, with over 15 years of experience in individual and marriage counseling. I specialize in depression, anxiety, anger, bipolar disorder, deployment stress (for spouses), new mom, trauma (PTSD), and marital conflict (communication issues, healing from any type of infidelity, etc.). I served as the Regional Director of the Licensed Clinical Counselor's of North Carolina (LCCNC 2009-2023) and occasionally also teach psychology courses to my wonderful students.
Paula Briedis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, NC 28540
I am dedicated to providing thoughtful, compassionate, and individualized therapy to help individuals, couples, and families achieve change and personal growth. My goal is to help equip, encourage, and engage clients as they journey through difficulties they face in their lives. My expertise covers a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, life transitions, grief, relational problems, or those simply wanting to live life more fully. I also works with survivors of sexual abuse and trauma. Offering individual, couples or group therapy, I am committed to helping others navigate the rough roads of life.
I am dedicated to providing thoughtful, compassionate, and individualized therapy to help individuals, couples, and families achieve change and personal growth. My goal is to help equip, encourage, and engage clients as they journey through difficulties they face in their lives. My expertise covers a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, life transitions, grief, relational problems, or those simply wanting to live life more fully. I also works with survivors of sexual abuse and trauma. Offering individual, couples or group therapy, I am committed to helping others navigate the rough roads of life.
Stephanie W Bratton LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PLLC
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, NC 28540
I have been a practicing therapist in New Bern NC for over 15 years. My goal is to provide you with compassionate evidenced based therapy that will help you live your best life. I will work with each client to help them find their own strengths and develop new skills to empower change and growth. My areas of interest and specialty include working with individuals that struggle with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, relationship issues and those coping with chronic mental and physical illness.
I have been a practicing therapist in New Bern NC for over 15 years. My goal is to provide you with compassionate evidenced based therapy that will help you live your best life. I will work with each client to help them find their own strengths and develop new skills to empower change and growth. My areas of interest and specialty include working with individuals that struggle with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, relationship issues and those coping with chronic mental and physical illness.
"Once upon a time..." is the beginning of many stories If you are seeking therapy, you have a story to tell. Perhaps your story is filtered through the lens of depression, anxiety, trauma or substance dependence. I will listen, and remain attentive to, and curious about the intricacies of your story. I will provide an atmosphere of safety without judgment so that enlightenment, healing and growth can take place. I use Solution-Focused approach to therapy and Motivational Interviewing techniques in my work with couples, families and individuals to help enhance and maintain rewarding relationships and manage life transitions.
"Once upon a time..." is the beginning of many stories If you are seeking therapy, you have a story to tell. Perhaps your story is filtered through the lens of depression, anxiety, trauma or substance dependence. I will listen, and remain attentive to, and curious about the intricacies of your story. I will provide an atmosphere of safety without judgment so that enlightenment, healing and growth can take place. I use Solution-Focused approach to therapy and Motivational Interviewing techniques in my work with couples, families and individuals to help enhance and maintain rewarding relationships and manage life transitions.
Jessica Elliot Stevens
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, NC 28546
Hi! My name Is Jessica Stevens, but you can call me Niki. I am a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. My approach to therapy is Rogerian, (Person-Centered) along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have 6 years of experience with children and adults in areas of depression, anxiety, anger management and children who also have struggles with emotional regulation and attention deficits. I have 6 years of experience with children and adults in areas of depression, anxiety, and anger management. I have 20 years total experience with children who struggle with emotional regulation and attention deficits.
Hi! My name Is Jessica Stevens, but you can call me Niki. I am a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. My approach to therapy is Rogerian, (Person-Centered) along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have 6 years of experience with children and adults in areas of depression, anxiety, anger management and children who also have struggles with emotional regulation and attention deficits. I have 6 years of experience with children and adults in areas of depression, anxiety, and anger management. I have 20 years total experience with children who struggle with emotional regulation and attention deficits.
Dawn K Clark
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (Online Only)
My name is Dawn Clark, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 27 years of clinical experience. My primary focal point is adults and couples with Anxiety, Depression, Women's Issues, Sexual Orientation, Trauma, and PTSD. I focus on helping and encouraging individuals., not treating a disorder. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused, Coaching, Couples Therapy, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapies during treatments with my clients. I believe that I am very direct and open-minded, and no one should ever feel out of place in a relationship.
My name is Dawn Clark, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 27 years of clinical experience. My primary focal point is adults and couples with Anxiety, Depression, Women's Issues, Sexual Orientation, Trauma, and PTSD. I focus on helping and encouraging individuals., not treating a disorder. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused, Coaching, Couples Therapy, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapies during treatments with my clients. I believe that I am very direct and open-minded, and no one should ever feel out of place in a relationship.
Karl Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-A, MATCH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, NC 28546 (Online Only)
Greetings, my name is Karl Miller. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults aged 10 years old and older, helping them foster a stable mental health while managing their emotional well-being. I am a MATCH (Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, or Conduct Problems)-certified and trained therapist who utilized (CBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution focus and empowerment techniques to help you overcome potential life stressors.
Greetings, my name is Karl Miller. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults aged 10 years old and older, helping them foster a stable mental health while managing their emotional well-being. I am a MATCH (Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, or Conduct Problems)-certified and trained therapist who utilized (CBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution focus and empowerment techniques to help you overcome potential life stressors.
Oceanside Counseling
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Oceanside Counseling was created to give you hope and to help you feel listened to and supported in your pursuit of health and healing. At Oceanside you are not just another number. Your mental health matters to us and we value and treat you like we would want to be treated ourselves. Recent events have increased stress for people throughout the world and many people are struggling with overwhelming emotions and fears. If you are in need, please reach out to us. We are currently providing virtual services (video/telephone) to anyone living in North Carolina and we are accepting new patients.
Oceanside Counseling was created to give you hope and to help you feel listened to and supported in your pursuit of health and healing. At Oceanside you are not just another number. Your mental health matters to us and we value and treat you like we would want to be treated ourselves. Recent events have increased stress for people throughout the world and many people are struggling with overwhelming emotions and fears. If you are in need, please reach out to us. We are currently providing virtual services (video/telephone) to anyone living in North Carolina and we are accepting new patients.
Lydia Kerns
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Jacksonville, NC 28546
Are you tired of your thoughts going a mile a minute? Feeling like you just can't handle it all, no matter how much you vent to your friends and how many memes you send? You're trying to cope but you keep falling back on the same unhealthy patterns and relationships. I get it! Anxiety, trauma, and substance use can make everyday life feel overwhelming and exhausting, especially when you're going through major changes or the stress keeps adding up. I'm here to help you find balance, break those unhealthy patterns, and gain control of your life so you can move forward without the burdens that aren't yours to carry.
Are you tired of your thoughts going a mile a minute? Feeling like you just can't handle it all, no matter how much you vent to your friends and how many memes you send? You're trying to cope but you keep falling back on the same unhealthy patterns and relationships. I get it! Anxiety, trauma, and substance use can make everyday life feel overwhelming and exhausting, especially when you're going through major changes or the stress keeps adding up. I'm here to help you find balance, break those unhealthy patterns, and gain control of your life so you can move forward without the burdens that aren't yours to carry.
Teresa Tinklenberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (Online Only)
I believe in providing an unconditionally accepting environment with the triad of empathy, warmth, and genuineness as the foundation for healing. I will collaborate and dialogue with you to develop a unique treatment plan that will meet your specific needs. I understand that it is a courageous step to share your personal life and concerns with a trusted professional. I will make every effort to facilitate and validate your healing process and your journey toward personal empowerment. I look forward to meeting and working with you.
I believe in providing an unconditionally accepting environment with the triad of empathy, warmth, and genuineness as the foundation for healing. I will collaborate and dialogue with you to develop a unique treatment plan that will meet your specific needs. I understand that it is a courageous step to share your personal life and concerns with a trusted professional. I will make every effort to facilitate and validate your healing process and your journey toward personal empowerment. I look forward to meeting and working with you.
Rhonda Dunning
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (Online Only)
Hi, I am Rhonda Dunning and I currently live on the beautiful crystal coast of NC. I have had my LCMHC license for 11 plus years and have worked with a multitude of clients, situations, traumas, pre-teen, teens, young adults and up. Prior to obtaining my LCMHC, I was a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, an elementary school counselor for 15 years as well as a PT Clinical Director for 2 MH Providers My experience has been vast to include working with anxiety, stress, depression, oppositional defiant disorder as well as ADHD to name a few.
Hi, I am Rhonda Dunning and I currently live on the beautiful crystal coast of NC. I have had my LCMHC license for 11 plus years and have worked with a multitude of clients, situations, traumas, pre-teen, teens, young adults and up. Prior to obtaining my LCMHC, I was a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, an elementary school counselor for 15 years as well as a PT Clinical Director for 2 MH Providers My experience has been vast to include working with anxiety, stress, depression, oppositional defiant disorder as well as ADHD to name a few.
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LPC, LMHC, LCAS, MAC, PhD
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, NC 28546
Accepting New Clients"...... Connected Counseling Community Center PLLC. is more than just a professional and licensed private practice—it's a beacon of hope and healing. With over 40 years of dedicated service to military families, veterans, and diverse communities, I have built a reputation for excellence and rapid recovery. My extensive experience includes establishing counseling centers in both military and civilian settings and serving as an expert witness in civilian and military courts.Even the strongest among us can face life’s most challenging problems.
Accepting New Clients"...... Connected Counseling Community Center PLLC. is more than just a professional and licensed private practice—it's a beacon of hope and healing. With over 40 years of dedicated service to military families, veterans, and diverse communities, I have built a reputation for excellence and rapid recovery. My extensive experience includes establishing counseling centers in both military and civilian settings and serving as an expert witness in civilian and military courts.Even the strongest among us can face life’s most challenging problems.
Pivotal Step Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, NC 28540
At Pivotal Step Services we are pivoting from challenges. A male mental health provider that is a License Clinical Mental Health Counselors (LCMHC), and License Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS). Able to work with different populations, providing individual, couples, family therapy, substance abuse in person or online services. Flexible schedule and able to work weekends if needed. Comfortable clean atmosphere, ready to go above and beyond to give you the mental health service you deserve. It is not about me; it is about you getting the services you deserve. Thank you.
At Pivotal Step Services we are pivoting from challenges. A male mental health provider that is a License Clinical Mental Health Counselors (LCMHC), and License Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS). Able to work with different populations, providing individual, couples, family therapy, substance abuse in person or online services. Flexible schedule and able to work weekends if needed. Comfortable clean atmosphere, ready to go above and beyond to give you the mental health service you deserve. It is not about me; it is about you getting the services you deserve. Thank you.
Throughout my academic and practical experiences, I have developed a strong foundation in various therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques. My internship has allowed me to work with a diverse range of clients, each with unique stories and needs. I believe that with empathy, understanding, and dedication, I can help facilitate meaningful change in the lives of those I serve.
Throughout my academic and practical experiences, I have developed a strong foundation in various therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques. My internship has allowed me to work with a diverse range of clients, each with unique stories and needs. I believe that with empathy, understanding, and dedication, I can help facilitate meaningful change in the lives of those I serve.
My extensive experience includes working with service members/veterans and their families as well as children ages birth-five and their families. I enjoy working with adults with infertility issues and women or men who have experienced sexual trauma. I also work with adolescents who have different mental health challenges. My desire is to help you and your family learn how to express who you are and to experience growth. I hope to help you and your family with developing good intuition, creating healthy connections, and becoming more of your authentic self (selves). I want you to experience more joy and peace within your life.
My extensive experience includes working with service members/veterans and their families as well as children ages birth-five and their families. I enjoy working with adults with infertility issues and women or men who have experienced sexual trauma. I also work with adolescents who have different mental health challenges. My desire is to help you and your family learn how to express who you are and to experience growth. I hope to help you and your family with developing good intuition, creating healthy connections, and becoming more of your authentic self (selves). I want you to experience more joy and peace within your life.
Brighter Life Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, LCAS, CCMC, DBTC
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Life can be very difficult at times, and I want to help. I have had the opportunity to train in a variety of therapeutic modalities, making me uniquely qualified to utilize the interventions that are most appropriate for each of my clients. In order to determine the most appropriate form of treatment, I collaborate with each of my clients to determine the issues they would like to address and the goals they would like to achieve. We are then in a better position to determine the most efficacious treatment modality.
Life can be very difficult at times, and I want to help. I have had the opportunity to train in a variety of therapeutic modalities, making me uniquely qualified to utilize the interventions that are most appropriate for each of my clients. In order to determine the most appropriate form of treatment, I collaborate with each of my clients to determine the issues they would like to address and the goals they would like to achieve. We are then in a better position to determine the most efficacious treatment modality.
Counseling for children, adolescents, adults, & couples. Professional, confidential support for Children, Adolescents and Adults, Families and Couples. If you are struggling with relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, parenting, issues at work or difficulty figuring out where you fit in. Does your child have behavior challenges? socialization struggles? Are you experiencing loss of a loved one or a broken relationship? Past traumatic event making life seem unbearable therapy provides you someone who will listen, offer guidance, and offer support as you learn new coping strategies and gain insight.
Counseling for children, adolescents, adults, & couples. Professional, confidential support for Children, Adolescents and Adults, Families and Couples. If you are struggling with relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, parenting, issues at work or difficulty figuring out where you fit in. Does your child have behavior challenges? socialization struggles? Are you experiencing loss of a loved one or a broken relationship? Past traumatic event making life seem unbearable therapy provides you someone who will listen, offer guidance, and offer support as you learn new coping strategies and gain insight.
Maria Donaty-Gurba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, RN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, NC 28546
Reaching out & asking for help can be really hard. If you are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Medical issues, Relationship/Marital Issues, problem behaviors, maintaining sobriety, unwanted change or navigating & adjusting to difficult decisions it is important to seek help. Whether you're going through a painful transition like divorce, having difficulty in your relationships, self-medicating with substances, or have debilitating anxiety or depression- guidance from a qualified, objective person is necessary. I will help you gain insight into the root cause of what is keeping you stuck.
Reaching out & asking for help can be really hard. If you are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Medical issues, Relationship/Marital Issues, problem behaviors, maintaining sobriety, unwanted change or navigating & adjusting to difficult decisions it is important to seek help. Whether you're going through a painful transition like divorce, having difficulty in your relationships, self-medicating with substances, or have debilitating anxiety or depression- guidance from a qualified, objective person is necessary. I will help you gain insight into the root cause of what is keeping you stuck.
Chrissy Dawn Keefe
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, NC 28546
Are you a veteran or service member and feel that while a therapist can understand what you have been through, but really cannot know? Are you Transgender, a member of the LGBTQIA+, or are you questioning things about yourself that you cannot fully understand? Are you a parent who has questions after their child has come out as transgender? Do you want a therapist who does not use a cookie cutter approach and will tailor the approach to you as an individual?
Are you a veteran or service member and feel that while a therapist can understand what you have been through, but really cannot know? Are you Transgender, a member of the LGBTQIA+, or are you questioning things about yourself that you cannot fully understand? Are you a parent who has questions after their child has come out as transgender? Do you want a therapist who does not use a cookie cutter approach and will tailor the approach to you as an individual?
CG Counseling and Consulting PLLC
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, NC 28540
The Counseling experience involves active participation of the client to ensure change, the goal being to treat problems by working through issues, not by going around them. I am trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Cognitive Behavioral therapy as well as Trauma Focused CBT.
The Counseling experience involves active participation of the client to ensure change, the goal being to treat problems by working through issues, not by going around them. I am trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Cognitive Behavioral therapy as well as Trauma Focused CBT.
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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.