Bipolar Disorder Therapists in River Oaks, TX
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Hello! Perhaps you are searching Psychology Today for a loved one or for yourself, or simply to acquaint yourself with counseling. I commend for exploring your options. I have over nine years of experience providing therapy for a variety of issues. When clients begin therapy, many of them are searching for a space to fully express themselves and to process their struggles. Many are looking for a safe person to confide in without feeling judged. My hope is that you find that here and begin to identify ways to move forward.
Hello! Perhaps you are searching Psychology Today for a loved one or for yourself, or simply to acquaint yourself with counseling. I commend for exploring your options. I have over nine years of experience providing therapy for a variety of issues. When clients begin therapy, many of them are searching for a space to fully express themselves and to process their struggles. Many are looking for a safe person to confide in without feeling judged. My hope is that you find that here and begin to identify ways to move forward.
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Sarah Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker originally from West Texas who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families. She has worked in an outpatient mental health setting as well as non-profit counseling centers. She recently finished completing her LCSW working to provide individual and family counseling with adolescents in the juvenile justice system. Sarah Jones has a passion for working with children and adolescents dealing with trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and other stressors that could be affecting their lives.
Sarah Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker originally from West Texas who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families. She has worked in an outpatient mental health setting as well as non-profit counseling centers. She recently finished completing her LCSW working to provide individual and family counseling with adolescents in the juvenile justice system. Sarah Jones has a passion for working with children and adolescents dealing with trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and other stressors that could be affecting their lives.
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Ellen Smithey
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, ATR-BC, LPC-A, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
River Oaks, TX 76114 (Online Only)
First and foremost, it takes so much strength to reach out for help and I am glad you are here. It may have taken you a while to get here - maybe your undiagnosed ADHD put it off, or a people-pleasing part of you has put others before yourself, or a perfectionist part that felt bad that you couldn't "fix it" on your own. I believe seeking therapy and inner healing can hold joy and humor as deeply as it can confront and hold pain. My hope is to create a non-judgmental, secure space for you to safely embrace every part of you. Through it all, I will be there alongside you to remind you that you don’t have to carry it all on your own.
First and foremost, it takes so much strength to reach out for help and I am glad you are here. It may have taken you a while to get here - maybe your undiagnosed ADHD put it off, or a people-pleasing part of you has put others before yourself, or a perfectionist part that felt bad that you couldn't "fix it" on your own. I believe seeking therapy and inner healing can hold joy and humor as deeply as it can confront and hold pain. My hope is to create a non-judgmental, secure space for you to safely embrace every part of you. Through it all, I will be there alongside you to remind you that you don’t have to carry it all on your own.
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Rama G Gerig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, FSW, SEP, LLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
River Oaks, TX 76114
Waitlist for new clients
My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. This is achieved by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan tailored for your needs. I promise to be there for you every possible step of your journey. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. This is achieved by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan tailored for your needs. I promise to be there for you every possible step of your journey. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
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Kristina Vaughan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76107 (Online Only)
I specialize in Bipolar Disorder and Impulse Control Disorders.
Hi! I'm Kristina Vaughan, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas. I've been a therapist for 2.5 years, and an exceptional social worker for six years. I received my Master's Degree from the University of Houston.
I specialize in Bipolar Disorder and Impulse Control Disorders.
Hi! I'm Kristina Vaughan, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas. I've been a therapist for 2.5 years, and an exceptional social worker for six years. I received my Master's Degree from the University of Houston.
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Sophia Creede
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76107 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I bring a wealth of expertise to the therapeutic space. I earned my Bachelor's in Psychology from the esteemed University of Texas at Austin and furthered my education with a Master's in Social Work from the University of Houston. My professional journey has encompassed working with diverse populations facing a spectrum of challenges, including individuals navigating trauma, chronic health conditions, LGBTIQA+, PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and the complexities of reintegration after extended prison sentences.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I bring a wealth of expertise to the therapeutic space. I earned my Bachelor's in Psychology from the esteemed University of Texas at Austin and furthered my education with a Master's in Social Work from the University of Houston. My professional journey has encompassed working with diverse populations facing a spectrum of challenges, including individuals navigating trauma, chronic health conditions, LGBTIQA+, PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and the complexities of reintegration after extended prison sentences.
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Chris Epstein
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76106
I have special interests in working with those struggling with anxiety and depressive disorders, dual diagnosis, spiritual issues, substance use disorders, boundary issues, conflict resolution, interpersonal skill-building and bipolar disorder.
Being a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas for many years, I have enjoyed a type of therapy that allows an individual to find freedom through acceptance of their issues rather than running from the reality of their existence. As we come to understand our past and how it has shaped us, we can then begin the practice of choosing differently for ourselves in the present and for our future. This search is a sacred process where therapist and client join together, rather than a therapy done 'to' you as a client. I would like to join in that process with you!
I have special interests in working with those struggling with anxiety and depressive disorders, dual diagnosis, spiritual issues, substance use disorders, boundary issues, conflict resolution, interpersonal skill-building and bipolar disorder.
Being a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas for many years, I have enjoyed a type of therapy that allows an individual to find freedom through acceptance of their issues rather than running from the reality of their existence. As we come to understand our past and how it has shaped us, we can then begin the practice of choosing differently for ourselves in the present and for our future. This search is a sacred process where therapist and client join together, rather than a therapy done 'to' you as a client. I would like to join in that process with you!
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Erika Rios
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76107 (Online Only)
I've worked with people who are experiencing depression, anxiety, loss, addictions, parenting challenges, co-parenting transitions, trauma, relationship challenges, bipolar disorder and the list goes on.
Tired of being tired, feeling helpless, hopeless, empty? Life is feeling overwhelming or unmanageable? I understand and I’m here to say it doesn’t have to be that way. This is a difficult step, accepting that something needs to change. Together we will navigate through all the things that are forming a barrier to your ability to feel whole.
I've worked with people who are experiencing depression, anxiety, loss, addictions, parenting challenges, co-parenting transitions, trauma, relationship challenges, bipolar disorder and the list goes on.
Tired of being tired, feeling helpless, hopeless, empty? Life is feeling overwhelming or unmanageable? I understand and I’m here to say it doesn’t have to be that way. This is a difficult step, accepting that something needs to change. Together we will navigate through all the things that are forming a barrier to your ability to feel whole.
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Now Providing EMDR! Do you need an evening appointment? Do you need counseling for yourself or your teen? Are you a college student struggling with the transition to adulthood? I provide a warm, relaxed and soothing environment for the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, self- esteem, stress management, grief, bipolar and the loss of a relationship. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as my primary focus as well as EMDR Therapy for Trauma.
Now Providing EMDR! Do you need an evening appointment? Do you need counseling for yourself or your teen? Are you a college student struggling with the transition to adulthood? I provide a warm, relaxed and soothing environment for the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, self- esteem, stress management, grief, bipolar and the loss of a relationship. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as my primary focus as well as EMDR Therapy for Trauma.
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Sabrina Powell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has been practicing since 1991. She graduated from California State University, Fresno with a Masters’s Degree in Clinical Social Work. Sabrina believes in a Biopsychosocial Model System with emphasis on biological, psychological, social, and cultural/spiritual factors which promotes an integrated approach to treatment.
Sabrina Powell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has been practicing since 1991. She graduated from California State University, Fresno with a Masters’s Degree in Clinical Social Work. Sabrina believes in a Biopsychosocial Model System with emphasis on biological, psychological, social, and cultural/spiritual factors which promotes an integrated approach to treatment.
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Liselotte Vanhaecke
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS , LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Knowing from an early age that I wanted to connect with people on a deeper level, a career in counseling became a must. I was born and grew up in Belgium and moved to the states as a pre-teen, which was a tough transition at times. I quickly discovered my love for connecting with others was no different on the other side of the world. This strengthened my belief that cultural background, race, sex, age, etc does not make a difference in our suffering but that there is hope for each one of us.
Knowing from an early age that I wanted to connect with people on a deeper level, a career in counseling became a must. I was born and grew up in Belgium and moved to the states as a pre-teen, which was a tough transition at times. I quickly discovered my love for connecting with others was no different on the other side of the world. This strengthened my belief that cultural background, race, sex, age, etc does not make a difference in our suffering but that there is hope for each one of us.
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Sondra Mckinney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76107 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Sondra! My mission is to help individuals and families improve their lives through effective mental health counseling.
Hi, I'm Sondra! My mission is to help individuals and families improve their lives through effective mental health counseling.
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Rosamaria Espinosa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76107 (Online Only)
Thank you for taking the time to prioritize your mental health and well being. While the search for the right therapist can be challenging, take a deep breath because you have already taken the hardest step to start looking. Therapy is a collaboration for the purpose of growth. I provide a judgement free environment that fosters new insight to your mental health. Whether you are new to therapy or are returning I prioritize focusing on meeting you where you are at to work towards your goals. I use evidence based practice with a holistic approach to address mental health needs by looking at the client as a whole not just a diagnosis.
Thank you for taking the time to prioritize your mental health and well being. While the search for the right therapist can be challenging, take a deep breath because you have already taken the hardest step to start looking. Therapy is a collaboration for the purpose of growth. I provide a judgement free environment that fosters new insight to your mental health. Whether you are new to therapy or are returning I prioritize focusing on meeting you where you are at to work towards your goals. I use evidence based practice with a holistic approach to address mental health needs by looking at the client as a whole not just a diagnosis.
SJDD Consultancy LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76107
My ideal clients want to reclaim their lives from the shadow of trauma and move toward a future characterized by healing, growth, and empowerment. They seek my expertise and support to help them on this journey of recovery.
My ideal clients want to reclaim their lives from the shadow of trauma and move toward a future characterized by healing, growth, and empowerment. They seek my expertise and support to help them on this journey of recovery.
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Jacquelyne Cisneros
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76107 (Online Only)
Hi there, I'm Jacquelyne. Do you feel a loss of control in your life? Are you overwhelmed and find difficulty finding motivation? Do you think of the past and future often? I empower people to find a balance in their life while continuing to take care of their own needs. I love to challenge thoughts and core beliefs, which can be the root of your struggles.
Hi there, I'm Jacquelyne. Do you feel a loss of control in your life? Are you overwhelmed and find difficulty finding motivation? Do you think of the past and future often? I empower people to find a balance in their life while continuing to take care of their own needs. I love to challenge thoughts and core beliefs, which can be the root of your struggles.
![Photo of Carissa Toviessi, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9750357a-5204-4a90-8387-0dfdc9cdda79/1/320x400.jpeg)
Therapy is not a one-fits-all approach and should tailor toward the individual, I, therefore, use a variety of therapies; Cognitive-behavioral therapy, person-centered solution-focused, client-centered, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness, relaxation techniques, motivational interviewing. Often life struggles leave us feeling overwhelmed and hopeless making us feel out of control of our wellbeing. It is my greatest passion to aid my clients in instilling that hope through empowerment, education and guidance I believe that everyone has the ability to find inner peace and strength to overcome these obstacles.
Therapy is not a one-fits-all approach and should tailor toward the individual, I, therefore, use a variety of therapies; Cognitive-behavioral therapy, person-centered solution-focused, client-centered, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness, relaxation techniques, motivational interviewing. Often life struggles leave us feeling overwhelmed and hopeless making us feel out of control of our wellbeing. It is my greatest passion to aid my clients in instilling that hope through empowerment, education and guidance I believe that everyone has the ability to find inner peace and strength to overcome these obstacles.
Brighter Possibilities Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Greetings from Brighter Possibilities. Brighter Possibilities is a counseling facility located in Fort Worth, Texas. Our goal is to assist the community by providing counseling services for children, adolescents, families, couples and individuals. We want to ensure our clients find the assistance they are seeking so we give our clients the opportunity to collaborate with their therapist and choose which therapist they feel will be most helpful in achieving their desired goals. We offer services in Spanish and English and we accept most major insurances. We look forward to assisting you in discovering your Brighter Possibilities.
Greetings from Brighter Possibilities. Brighter Possibilities is a counseling facility located in Fort Worth, Texas. Our goal is to assist the community by providing counseling services for children, adolescents, families, couples and individuals. We want to ensure our clients find the assistance they are seeking so we give our clients the opportunity to collaborate with their therapist and choose which therapist they feel will be most helpful in achieving their desired goals. We offer services in Spanish and English and we accept most major insurances. We look forward to assisting you in discovering your Brighter Possibilities.
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Dr. Huda Shaikh
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, BCN
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76107 (Online Only)
I have worked with a diverse set of populations providing trauma therapy and neurofeedback therapy. Throughout my career, I have built trauma-focused programs at different mental health organizations. With a passion for working with combat veterans, I have also been a contracted Neurofeedback clinician with the Lone Survivor Foundation to serve those that served our nation. I led a trauma team in the Santa Fe District to implement systems and provide trauma-wellness counseling services to students and staff in the district in response to the May 18th mass violence tragedy at Santa Fe High School.
I have worked with a diverse set of populations providing trauma therapy and neurofeedback therapy. Throughout my career, I have built trauma-focused programs at different mental health organizations. With a passion for working with combat veterans, I have also been a contracted Neurofeedback clinician with the Lone Survivor Foundation to serve those that served our nation. I led a trauma team in the Santa Fe District to implement systems and provide trauma-wellness counseling services to students and staff in the district in response to the May 18th mass violence tragedy at Santa Fe High School.
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For the last 30 years I've been privileged to work with courageous clients as they face traumatic life events, stand up to addictions, grieve betrayals and losses, and find freedom to live a more enjoyable confident life. I have a lot of respect for anyone willing to enter into a counseling process with a commitment to growth and change. The counseling process takes a lot of work and determination but I have seen long lasting results as clients have faced uncomfortable feelings and beliefs and literally rewired their brains! I can't imagine a more rewarding job.
For the last 30 years I've been privileged to work with courageous clients as they face traumatic life events, stand up to addictions, grieve betrayals and losses, and find freedom to live a more enjoyable confident life. I have a lot of respect for anyone willing to enter into a counseling process with a commitment to growth and change. The counseling process takes a lot of work and determination but I have seen long lasting results as clients have faced uncomfortable feelings and beliefs and literally rewired their brains! I can't imagine a more rewarding job.
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Shirlecia J Dickson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76107 (Online Only)
Hi! I’m Shirlecia. I believe Mental health matters for all ages! I have experience working individuals from all walks of life, ages 8+ to the sages. Throughout our sessions together I will work to create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to show up, just as you are.
Hi! I’m Shirlecia. I believe Mental health matters for all ages! I have experience working individuals from all walks of life, ages 8+ to the sages. Throughout our sessions together I will work to create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to show up, just as you are.
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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.