Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Massillon, OH

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Linda Ellerbrock
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
Massillon, OH 44646  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Licensed Social Worker. I received my bachelor’s and master’s degree from Bowling Green State University. I have over 30 years of experience in the mental health field. I have worked in community mental health, private practice as well as online telehealth. I have worked with all age groups but especially enjoy working with adolescents and young adults. I have experience working with clients with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, grief, but I am not limited to these specialties.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Licensed Social Worker. I received my bachelor’s and master’s degree from Bowling Green State University. I have over 30 years of experience in the mental health field. I have worked in community mental health, private practice as well as online telehealth. I have worked with all age groups but especially enjoy working with adolescents and young adults. I have experience working with clients with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, grief, but I am not limited to these specialties.
(234) 301-4704 View (234) 301-4704
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Janell Supanich
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Massillon, OH 44646  (Online Only)
She is EFT trained and also specializes in bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, family conflict, infidelity, marriage conflict and coping skills.
Janell Supanich, is dually licensed as an independent marriage and family therapist and licensed professional counselor. She gained her master's degree from the University of Akron. Janell has experience with people of all ages, populations, diagnoses and needs. She thinks it is important to be down-to-earth and find the unique qualities that you as an individual have, as this allows you to gain perspective and insight into the things that are causing problems in your life.
She is EFT trained and also specializes in bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, family conflict, infidelity, marriage conflict and coping skills.
Janell Supanich, is dually licensed as an independent marriage and family therapist and licensed professional counselor. She gained her master's degree from the University of Akron. Janell has experience with people of all ages, populations, diagnoses and needs. She thinks it is important to be down-to-earth and find the unique qualities that you as an individual have, as this allows you to gain perspective and insight into the things that are causing problems in your life.
(937) 714-7507 View (937) 714-7507
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Cassondra McMorris
Counselor
Verified Verified
Massillon, OH 44646  (Online Only)
My name is Cassondra McMorris , LPCC-S. I am a counselor that has engaged in online as well as office based. I have a lot of experience in clinical roles in mental health, crisis and substance use. I got my bachelor of science degree from Heidelberg University. My major was Clinical Psychology. I loved the small school environment so I continued my education at Heidelberg where I earned my Master of Arts degree in School and Clinical Counseling. Eventually I decided to get a PhD from Tiffin University. My PhD is in Global Leadership and Change. I enjoy learning and found studying a new field to be a welcome challenge.
My name is Cassondra McMorris , LPCC-S. I am a counselor that has engaged in online as well as office based. I have a lot of experience in clinical roles in mental health, crisis and substance use. I got my bachelor of science degree from Heidelberg University. My major was Clinical Psychology. I loved the small school environment so I continued my education at Heidelberg where I earned my Master of Arts degree in School and Clinical Counseling. Eventually I decided to get a PhD from Tiffin University. My PhD is in Global Leadership and Change. I enjoy learning and found studying a new field to be a welcome challenge.
(234) 437-3518 View (234) 437-3518
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Tammy Harmon-Rodriguez
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Massillon, OH 44646
Tammy Harmon-Rodriguez, LPCC-S, LSW I am Tammy, a professional clinical counselor - licensed in Ohio with over 20+ years of experience working in the mental health and addictions field. I started my private practice, Hearts To Minds, about a year ago as it has been a long dream to inspire others and create a safe place for those who want to come along on a positive journey. I like helping people that like helping themselves and knowing their worth. I became a counselor for many reasons, and one of those is the profound early loss of my mother.
Tammy Harmon-Rodriguez, LPCC-S, LSW I am Tammy, a professional clinical counselor - licensed in Ohio with over 20+ years of experience working in the mental health and addictions field. I started my private practice, Hearts To Minds, about a year ago as it has been a long dream to inspire others and create a safe place for those who want to come along on a positive journey. I like helping people that like helping themselves and knowing their worth. I became a counselor for many reasons, and one of those is the profound early loss of my mother.
(216) 424-3301 View (216) 424-3301
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Valerie Sisson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Massillon, OH 44646  (Online Only)
Thankfully, I consider myself blessed to have never “worked” a day in my life. I started over 25 years ago providing clinical social work to abused and neglected children and adolescents. Over the years, I have worked with multiple populations in rural and urban settings with low and high incomes. I diagnose and provide therapy to all age ranges, children to seniors. The diversity of the populations I work with include children, adolescents, adults, couples, LGBTQIA, veterans, and families.
Thankfully, I consider myself blessed to have never “worked” a day in my life. I started over 25 years ago providing clinical social work to abused and neglected children and adolescents. Over the years, I have worked with multiple populations in rural and urban settings with low and high incomes. I diagnose and provide therapy to all age ranges, children to seniors. The diversity of the populations I work with include children, adolescents, adults, couples, LGBTQIA, veterans, and families.
(234) 540-2081 View (234) 540-2081
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Season Shipe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Massillon, OH 44646  (Online Only)
Every client is not the same, so why should every therapist be? My style & approach are dependent on the individual needs of the client. What are YOU struggling with? What do YOU want to get out of therapy? My goal is to help you identify your goals, then guide you by walking beside you. You deserve to get to through this and it is possible! My clients describe me as, their "best hype girl! I encourage you to connect with as many therapists as you need to, until you find the one you are most comfortable with.
Every client is not the same, so why should every therapist be? My style & approach are dependent on the individual needs of the client. What are YOU struggling with? What do YOU want to get out of therapy? My goal is to help you identify your goals, then guide you by walking beside you. You deserve to get to through this and it is possible! My clients describe me as, their "best hype girl! I encourage you to connect with as many therapists as you need to, until you find the one you are most comfortable with.
(234) 319-9104 View (234) 319-9104
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Faith Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Massillon, OH 44646  (Online Only)
She is an independently licensed social worker, experienced with working with individuals and families. She works with clients to build a trusting relationship with her clients, so that together they can find the most effective approach, using the client’s own unique strengths and talents to find realistic solutions to their problems. Utilizing a client-centered approach, she helps clients get “unstuck” using a variety of techniques and skills from recognized therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Strengths-Based Behavioral Therapy.
She is an independently licensed social worker, experienced with working with individuals and families. She works with clients to build a trusting relationship with her clients, so that together they can find the most effective approach, using the client’s own unique strengths and talents to find realistic solutions to their problems. Utilizing a client-centered approach, she helps clients get “unstuck” using a variety of techniques and skills from recognized therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Strengths-Based Behavioral Therapy.
(234) 595-3706 View (234) 595-3706
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Monica Franklin
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
Massillon, OH 44646  (Online Only)
Monica is a licensed professional independent counselor. Graduating with her Masters Degree in 2008; she has studied at the University of Toledo and Capella University. Practicing for over 14 years, throughout the course of her career she has held many positions to include in the home, community mental health agencies, corrections, and private group practice. In the past she has facilitated dual diagnosis groups, worked extensively with first psychosis patients, conducted ongoing couple therapy sessions, supervised case managers and residential care homes, and provided and coordinated crisis care treatment.
Monica is a licensed professional independent counselor. Graduating with her Masters Degree in 2008; she has studied at the University of Toledo and Capella University. Practicing for over 14 years, throughout the course of her career she has held many positions to include in the home, community mental health agencies, corrections, and private group practice. In the past she has facilitated dual diagnosis groups, worked extensively with first psychosis patients, conducted ongoing couple therapy sessions, supervised case managers and residential care homes, and provided and coordinated crisis care treatment.
(234) 516-2975 View (234) 516-2975
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Tara N. Schory
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Massillon, OH 44646  (Online Only)
Ms. Schory is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the State of Ohio. She uses research-supported Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to assist her clients in gaining increased insight into what is, and what is not working for them in their thought processes, and how that individual client can modify their maladaptive thoughts patterns through learning new CBT based coping skills. A client can then practice those effective CBT based coping skills, throughout their daily life, leading to increased adaptive mental health functioning (less symptoms), increased personal empowerment, and successful adjustment to stressors.
Ms. Schory is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the State of Ohio. She uses research-supported Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to assist her clients in gaining increased insight into what is, and what is not working for them in their thought processes, and how that individual client can modify their maladaptive thoughts patterns through learning new CBT based coping skills. A client can then practice those effective CBT based coping skills, throughout their daily life, leading to increased adaptive mental health functioning (less symptoms), increased personal empowerment, and successful adjustment to stressors.
(216) 279-7958 View (216) 279-7958
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Tami Mellinger
Counselor
Verified Verified
Massillon, OH 44646  (Online Only)
Counseling Approach Utilizing talk therapy, I offer active listening, reflections and questions to assist you in exploring causes of distress. I try to be help you find the possible sources of your struggles and explore ways to bring closure, forgiveness or change. Meaningful and lasting healing often is a result of seeking God’s direction through biblical principles. Prayer can be incorporated in session if desired. I strive to be caring, non-judgmental, personable, honest and direct. We can build skills using a holistic approach; addressing the spiritual, emotional, cognitive, and social aspects of you.
Counseling Approach Utilizing talk therapy, I offer active listening, reflections and questions to assist you in exploring causes of distress. I try to be help you find the possible sources of your struggles and explore ways to bring closure, forgiveness or change. Meaningful and lasting healing often is a result of seeking God’s direction through biblical principles. Prayer can be incorporated in session if desired. I strive to be caring, non-judgmental, personable, honest and direct. We can build skills using a holistic approach; addressing the spiritual, emotional, cognitive, and social aspects of you.
(513) 966-4467 View (513) 966-4467
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Kahlin Kelly
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
Massillon, OH 44646  (Online Only)
As an experienced Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Certified Wellness Counselor, I truly believe that people possess the intrinsic characteristics needed to create their own picture of what a quality life should be. I believe my role as a Therapist is to provide support and resources by seeking to gain a holistic view of the individual through understanding, empathy and assistance w/ self-exploration.
As an experienced Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Certified Wellness Counselor, I truly believe that people possess the intrinsic characteristics needed to create their own picture of what a quality life should be. I believe my role as a Therapist is to provide support and resources by seeking to gain a holistic view of the individual through understanding, empathy and assistance w/ self-exploration.
(513) 949-4955 View (513) 949-4955
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Dianne Knipp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Massillon, OH 44646  (Online Only)
Living with someone with a serious mental illness within my family generated empathy for others early in my life and catapulted me into learning psychology. Once I earned my bachelor’s degree, I knew I must move on to my masters so I may offer mental health services to others. During my educational endeavors, I worked on a crisis unit which assisted a variety of persons in need of wrap around mental health services. On the crisis unit I met people from a huge variety of incomes, problems and needs. I also worked with people choosing vocational rehabilitation while seeking employment.
Living with someone with a serious mental illness within my family generated empathy for others early in my life and catapulted me into learning psychology. Once I earned my bachelor’s degree, I knew I must move on to my masters so I may offer mental health services to others. During my educational endeavors, I worked on a crisis unit which assisted a variety of persons in need of wrap around mental health services. On the crisis unit I met people from a huge variety of incomes, problems and needs. I also worked with people choosing vocational rehabilitation while seeking employment.
(513) 848-5528 View (513) 848-5528
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Jana Van Hooser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Massillon, OH 44646  (Online Only)
Hi again! Thanks for considering me to be your therapist. I like to share some things about myself that go beyond me as a therapist because I think commonalities help develop rapport with each-other. So, my name is Jana and I am from very rural southern Ohio. I am a mom who is no stranger to the struggles (and joys!) of parenthood - I like to keep it real in sessions.
Hi again! Thanks for considering me to be your therapist. I like to share some things about myself that go beyond me as a therapist because I think commonalities help develop rapport with each-other. So, my name is Jana and I am from very rural southern Ohio. I am a mom who is no stranger to the struggles (and joys!) of parenthood - I like to keep it real in sessions.
(513) 949-4904 View (513) 949-4904
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Amy Smitke
Drug & Alcohol Counselor
Verified Verified
Massillon, OH 44646  (Online Only)
Life can be a challenge, both positive and negative. At times we may not know how to help ourselves become unstuck or how to work through life and asking for help can be difficult. As human beings, we are designed to make connections with others through shared experiences but a great appreciation of our differences. I use a strengths-based, person-centered approach. I have worked with clients from all walks of life and in various settings and hope to work with you soon.
Life can be a challenge, both positive and negative. At times we may not know how to help ourselves become unstuck or how to work through life and asking for help can be difficult. As human beings, we are designed to make connections with others through shared experiences but a great appreciation of our differences. I use a strengths-based, person-centered approach. I have worked with clients from all walks of life and in various settings and hope to work with you soon.
(513) 848-5625 View (513) 848-5625
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Corrie Callaghan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Massillon, OH 44646  (Online Only)
For the past 20 years, I've been working to help individuals, couples and families improve their mental health and experience more joy in their lives. I've successfully assisted people experiencing: anxiety; depression; trauma; mood disorders; thought disorders; grief; difficult life transitions; PTSD and more.
For the past 20 years, I've been working to help individuals, couples and families improve their mental health and experience more joy in their lives. I've successfully assisted people experiencing: anxiety; depression; trauma; mood disorders; thought disorders; grief; difficult life transitions; PTSD and more.
(513) 676-4905 View (513) 676-4905
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Katelyn Mason
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Massillon, OH 44646  (Online Only)
I’m so glad you’re here! Starting anything to help yourself feel better and think healthier can be hard but so courageous, so congratulations for making this step. I love working with young adults (18-30 years old) but have experience and enjoy helping people of all ages and walks of life.
I’m so glad you’re here! Starting anything to help yourself feel better and think healthier can be hard but so courageous, so congratulations for making this step. I love working with young adults (18-30 years old) but have experience and enjoy helping people of all ages and walks of life.
(234) 204-3484 View (234) 204-3484
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Molly Steele
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
Massillon, OH 44646  (Online Only)
I have my independent licensure in the field of clinical counseling. I use a holistic and integrated approach in therapy including but not limited to motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, narrative therapy, and basic tenants of person-centered therapy. We will likely be exploring coping skills, engaging in therapeutic activities between sessions, and establishing short- and long-term goals. What and how we work on topics in counseling is entirely your discretion as you are the expert on your life.
I have my independent licensure in the field of clinical counseling. I use a holistic and integrated approach in therapy including but not limited to motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, narrative therapy, and basic tenants of person-centered therapy. We will likely be exploring coping skills, engaging in therapeutic activities between sessions, and establishing short- and long-term goals. What and how we work on topics in counseling is entirely your discretion as you are the expert on your life.
(513) 848-5552 View (513) 848-5552
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Janet Murphy, LPCC, LLC
Counselor, LPCC, DMin, LLC
Verified Verified
Massillon, OH 44646
With over 30 years in the counseling field, I have abundant life experience as well as an accumulation of coping skills and counseling expertise for depression, anxiety, panic disorder, family dynamics, marital dynamics, PTSD, grief, stress management. Having been successfully and happily married for 42 years with one grown son has resulted in many relationship coping skills with which to help others. Good family relationships don't just happen. We have to skillfully make them happen with work, endurance and the right skills. Do you need help with family & relationship skills, boundaries, communicating to reduce conflict, etc.?
With over 30 years in the counseling field, I have abundant life experience as well as an accumulation of coping skills and counseling expertise for depression, anxiety, panic disorder, family dynamics, marital dynamics, PTSD, grief, stress management. Having been successfully and happily married for 42 years with one grown son has resulted in many relationship coping skills with which to help others. Good family relationships don't just happen. We have to skillfully make them happen with work, endurance and the right skills. Do you need help with family & relationship skills, boundaries, communicating to reduce conflict, etc.?
(330) 769-6056 View (330) 769-6056
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Tonya M Watts
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Massillon, OH 44646
Sometimes life situations have a way of claiming the hope that fuel our lives. Here at Restoring Hope Counseling Services the goal is to help you to restore the hope that life's experiences have depleted. We offer tools to assist you in gaining the ability to thrive. Restoring Hope Counseling Services LLC is committed to providing quality mental health services in a friendly welcoming environment. We offer evening appointments and try to work around your schedule as much as possible. Call today and get started living up to your full potential.
Sometimes life situations have a way of claiming the hope that fuel our lives. Here at Restoring Hope Counseling Services the goal is to help you to restore the hope that life's experiences have depleted. We offer tools to assist you in gaining the ability to thrive. Restoring Hope Counseling Services LLC is committed to providing quality mental health services in a friendly welcoming environment. We offer evening appointments and try to work around your schedule as much as possible. Call today and get started living up to your full potential.
(234) 413-1116 View (234) 413-1116
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Robert Humphries
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Massillon, OH 44646
As a partner in Vista Psychological & Counseling Centre, LLC, I am proud of our decades of combined service to the greater Stark County community. Our goal is to offer the highest quality adult, child, and family mental health care through individual, couple, family, and group psychotherapy and counseling services. Since 1985, my practice has included work with children adolescents, families and adults.
As a partner in Vista Psychological & Counseling Centre, LLC, I am proud of our decades of combined service to the greater Stark County community. Our goal is to offer the highest quality adult, child, and family mental health care through individual, couple, family, and group psychotherapy and counseling services. Since 1985, my practice has included work with children adolescents, families and adults.
(330) 460-5290 View (330) 460-5290
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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.