Bipolar Disorder Therapists in West Lake Hills, TX
Maxine Bettis-Arnold
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
I focus on coping with mood disorders such as bipolar and depression.
It takes courage to seek help and it is important to feel heard, understood and safe in the therapy relationship. I focus on building a strong relationship with the client that allows us to explore areas of concern and start the healing process. My belief in the capacity to change thinking patterns, emotional reactions and behaviors helps clients identify strengths, gain insight and help develop coping strategies. We work with therapeutic resources to help families, couples and individuals accomplish their goals.
I focus on coping with mood disorders such as bipolar and depression.
It takes courage to seek help and it is important to feel heard, understood and safe in the therapy relationship. I focus on building a strong relationship with the client that allows us to explore areas of concern and start the healing process. My belief in the capacity to change thinking patterns, emotional reactions and behaviors helps clients identify strengths, gain insight and help develop coping strategies. We work with therapeutic resources to help families, couples and individuals accomplish their goals.
Carol Lennox
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746 (Online Only)
Do you want to grow and self-actualize? My modalities are experiential/insight oriented, so I like to work with people who look into themselves for healthier, fulfilled lives. Do you have depression/anxiety, bipolar? Looking for a career change, have gender identity questions, or want to maximize your potential? Need learning disability advocacy? Then call me today. We bring our past and decisions into every situation. Knowing what those decisions are, and that the past does not define us, is the first step in successful therapy. I use re-decision, Gestalt, NLP, hypnosis, and mindfulness to find answers and peace within.
Do you want to grow and self-actualize? My modalities are experiential/insight oriented, so I like to work with people who look into themselves for healthier, fulfilled lives. Do you have depression/anxiety, bipolar? Looking for a career change, have gender identity questions, or want to maximize your potential? Need learning disability advocacy? Then call me today. We bring our past and decisions into every situation. Knowing what those decisions are, and that the past does not define us, is the first step in successful therapy. I use re-decision, Gestalt, NLP, hypnosis, and mindfulness to find answers and peace within.
Loretta Macias
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
I've been in the mental health field since 2003, focusing on bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma and addiction recovery.
Creating balanced lives in a complicated world is my mission. My strength is listening, untangling complex issues, and helping you see things in a new light. I love to work with adults who are ready for change. I offer support and clarity as you explore your relationships with significant others, family, work, spirituality and, more importantly, with yourself. I particularly enjoy working with individuals who are open to learning and growing. Together, we uncover and overcome the beliefs and behaviors holding you back. Visit: www.lorettamacias.com
I've been in the mental health field since 2003, focusing on bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma and addiction recovery.
Creating balanced lives in a complicated world is my mission. My strength is listening, untangling complex issues, and helping you see things in a new light. I love to work with adults who are ready for change. I offer support and clarity as you explore your relationships with significant others, family, work, spirituality and, more importantly, with yourself. I particularly enjoy working with individuals who are open to learning and growing. Together, we uncover and overcome the beliefs and behaviors holding you back. Visit: www.lorettamacias.com
Joan Clayton
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Waitlist for new clients
Seeking professional help is a significant and empowering personal decision. It’s an opportunity to sort through troubling thoughts and feelings, overcome obstacles, and search for new solutions and pathways for positive change and growth. It’s an acknowledgement of the desire and need to look at one’s life from a different perspective. I believe one of the most important components for guiding clients through this process is the establishment of a supportive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship. Within this framework, I strive to offer understanding, reassurance, acceptance, and hope.
Seeking professional help is a significant and empowering personal decision. It’s an opportunity to sort through troubling thoughts and feelings, overcome obstacles, and search for new solutions and pathways for positive change and growth. It’s an acknowledgement of the desire and need to look at one’s life from a different perspective. I believe one of the most important components for guiding clients through this process is the establishment of a supportive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship. Within this framework, I strive to offer understanding, reassurance, acceptance, and hope.
Austin DBT Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Nicole Lansbery is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Nicole attended the University of Texas at Austin where she received her Bachelor’s in Psychology. She went on to attend St. Edward’s University to receive her Master's in Counseling. Before starting her own private practice ten years ago, Nicole worked at a local psychiatric hospital for five years, in both inpatient and intensive outpatient settings. While there she restarted the pet therapy program with her golden retriever – a certified Pet Partner, Ruby.
Nicole Lansbery is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Nicole attended the University of Texas at Austin where she received her Bachelor’s in Psychology. She went on to attend St. Edward’s University to receive her Master's in Counseling. Before starting her own private practice ten years ago, Nicole worked at a local psychiatric hospital for five years, in both inpatient and intensive outpatient settings. While there she restarted the pet therapy program with her golden retriever – a certified Pet Partner, Ruby.
Mary Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Lake Hills, TX 78746 (Online Only)
I work with people who feel stuck in patterns and cycles of avoidance, pain, distress, and conflict. My clients are often those who need to figure out a new way forward and are open to feedback in ways they can approach their problems. Perhaps you need helping deciding your next step, exploring continued unhelpful behaviors, or need help establishing new ways to communicate and connect. I focus on helping you cultivate self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect.
I work with people who feel stuck in patterns and cycles of avoidance, pain, distress, and conflict. My clients are often those who need to figure out a new way forward and are open to feedback in ways they can approach their problems. Perhaps you need helping deciding your next step, exploring continued unhelpful behaviors, or need help establishing new ways to communicate and connect. I focus on helping you cultivate self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect.
Natalie Collazo
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Are you struggling to move forward after a significant loss or change? Do you question if you'll ever feel "good enough" or find peace again? These profound questions often arise when we face grief, loss, trauma, or major life transitions. The coping strategies that once served us may now feel frustratingly insufficient, leaving us overwhelmed, isolated, and adrift as life continues to move at a relentless pace around us.
Are you struggling to move forward after a significant loss or change? Do you question if you'll ever feel "good enough" or find peace again? These profound questions often arise when we face grief, loss, trauma, or major life transitions. The coping strategies that once served us may now feel frustratingly insufficient, leaving us overwhelmed, isolated, and adrift as life continues to move at a relentless pace around us.
Alexander Leerburger-Mahl
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Do you often feel weighed down by feelings of depression, anxiety, or overthinking? If you find it challenging to advocate for yourself, come talk to me! Whether you’re seeking help for the above, or topics such as LGBTQ+ issues, lack of direction, career issues, or something else entirely, I want to help! Together, we will work on strategies that will allow you to address the root cause of said difficulty and build meaningful connections and confidence. It can be difficult and overwhelming to begin the counseling process but remember that asking for help is a sign of strength. Let's create a judgment-free, safe, and exciting sesh.
Do you often feel weighed down by feelings of depression, anxiety, or overthinking? If you find it challenging to advocate for yourself, come talk to me! Whether you’re seeking help for the above, or topics such as LGBTQ+ issues, lack of direction, career issues, or something else entirely, I want to help! Together, we will work on strategies that will allow you to address the root cause of said difficulty and build meaningful connections and confidence. It can be difficult and overwhelming to begin the counseling process but remember that asking for help is a sign of strength. Let's create a judgment-free, safe, and exciting sesh.
Stephanie M Arsenault
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Waitlist for new clients
If you are reading my profile, then you are probably looking for someone to help you with the problems that you and your family are facing. Perhaps your child is struggling with social anxiety, is depressed, acting out aggressively, having difficulties accepting a divorce, experiencing stress from school and extracurricular activities, or they just want someone to talk things through with. My practice focuses on helping youth learn how to cope with the stressors life brings them and to reach their potential.
If you are reading my profile, then you are probably looking for someone to help you with the problems that you and your family are facing. Perhaps your child is struggling with social anxiety, is depressed, acting out aggressively, having difficulties accepting a divorce, experiencing stress from school and extracurricular activities, or they just want someone to talk things through with. My practice focuses on helping youth learn how to cope with the stressors life brings them and to reach their potential.
Ann K. McIntosh, MA, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Lake Hills, TX 78746 (Online Only)
Most of life's difficulties we humans experience can be made better by doing something different. What needs to be different is at the center of therapy. Learning how to give up old behaviors in favor of new, more healthy actions, goes hand in hand with operating differently. Often when we attempt to live differently, negative emotions will kick in that cause us to cling to the old ways. Having someone understand you and these emotions will enhance and smooth out the process of evolving into the person you want to be.
Most of life's difficulties we humans experience can be made better by doing something different. What needs to be different is at the center of therapy. Learning how to give up old behaviors in favor of new, more healthy actions, goes hand in hand with operating differently. Often when we attempt to live differently, negative emotions will kick in that cause us to cling to the old ways. Having someone understand you and these emotions will enhance and smooth out the process of evolving into the person you want to be.
Ally Hoffman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Hey there! However you got here, I am glad we crossed paths and that you decided to take a look into counseling. It is no secret that sometimes we are handed some difficult circumstances, and it is my firm belief that we all need someone – someone to listen, care, and offer a safe space. Counseling is an opportunity to grow, heal, and flourish! Each and every client brings their own unique strengths to the table and I believe that these attributes can be leveraged in order to create a better quality of life. www.safespacehealingcollective.com
Hey there! However you got here, I am glad we crossed paths and that you decided to take a look into counseling. It is no secret that sometimes we are handed some difficult circumstances, and it is my firm belief that we all need someone – someone to listen, care, and offer a safe space. Counseling is an opportunity to grow, heal, and flourish! Each and every client brings their own unique strengths to the table and I believe that these attributes can be leveraged in order to create a better quality of life. www.safespacehealingcollective.com
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Welcome! Often I hear am I broken? Is there hope? Will it get better? Will I get better? Can I get through my past? The answer is yes. This is the first step to become a better you. My end goal is to empower you to address the struggles head on and then overcome them. I will then support you on your journey to reach the goals that you desire.
Welcome! Often I hear am I broken? Is there hope? Will it get better? Will I get better? Can I get through my past? The answer is yes. This is the first step to become a better you. My end goal is to empower you to address the struggles head on and then overcome them. I will then support you on your journey to reach the goals that you desire.
Katherine St George
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
West Lake Hills, TX 78746 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist in San Antonio, TX. I hold a Master’s degree in Art Therapy/Counseling from Southwestern College in Santa Fe, NM with specialized classes in Children’s Mental Health. I work with individual children, teens, families and adults. I have worked with a variety of populations and settings including inpatient and outpatient care, residential facilities, and hospital settings centralized in trauma-informed care.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist in San Antonio, TX. I hold a Master’s degree in Art Therapy/Counseling from Southwestern College in Santa Fe, NM with specialized classes in Children’s Mental Health. I work with individual children, teens, families and adults. I have worked with a variety of populations and settings including inpatient and outpatient care, residential facilities, and hospital settings centralized in trauma-informed care.
I work with individuals who seek to truly understand themselves and what drives their behaviors. Exploring one’s inner world with curiosity and compassion makes up an important first step to healing. When an individual’s inner and outer selves are aligned and unacknowledged pain is surfaced, one is freed up to heal and live more fully and honestly. You may have a sense that bits and pieces of yourself have been suppressed or dismissed along the way. My approach to therapy will help you retrieve and re-integrate these important parts of yourself so that you can feel whole and fulfilled.
I work with individuals who seek to truly understand themselves and what drives their behaviors. Exploring one’s inner world with curiosity and compassion makes up an important first step to healing. When an individual’s inner and outer selves are aligned and unacknowledged pain is surfaced, one is freed up to heal and live more fully and honestly. You may have a sense that bits and pieces of yourself have been suppressed or dismissed along the way. My approach to therapy will help you retrieve and re-integrate these important parts of yourself so that you can feel whole and fulfilled.
Cristina Coupal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
I am dedicated to helping individuals of all ages and abilities navigate life's challenges with compassion. Empowering clients to set meaningful goals and achieve personal growth regardless of barriers and circumstance is my passion. My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that mental health is deeply connected to the wellbeing of our bodies, homes, relationships and society. Whether you're facing transitions, coping with ongoing stressors, or struggling to find a sense of purpose, I offer gentle support and specific strategies to enhance your quality of life.
I am dedicated to helping individuals of all ages and abilities navigate life's challenges with compassion. Empowering clients to set meaningful goals and achieve personal growth regardless of barriers and circumstance is my passion. My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that mental health is deeply connected to the wellbeing of our bodies, homes, relationships and society. Whether you're facing transitions, coping with ongoing stressors, or struggling to find a sense of purpose, I offer gentle support and specific strategies to enhance your quality of life.
Three Oaks Counseling & Psychiatry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
We are a group of talented and experienced mental health clinicians that provides counseling and medication management all across Austin and greater Texas. We have offices in West Lake Hills, Georgetown, and Dripping Springs. We also provide telehealth service anywhere in Texas.
We are a group of talented and experienced mental health clinicians that provides counseling and medication management all across Austin and greater Texas. We have offices in West Lake Hills, Georgetown, and Dripping Springs. We also provide telehealth service anywhere in Texas.
Therapy can provide a safe space to be curious about this relationship and learn tools to create change. I hope to serve as a guide and companion in navigating the difficult parts of being human, to find a way of life that truly honors your most authentic self.
Therapy can provide a safe space to be curious about this relationship and learn tools to create change. I hope to serve as a guide and companion in navigating the difficult parts of being human, to find a way of life that truly honors your most authentic self.
Connected Heart Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Connected Heart Therapy combines the best of traditional and virtual therapy to make getting help easy and convenient so you can focus on what’s really important: healing. We are psychotherapists and resiliency builders here to support you on your journey. Connected Heart Therapy was founded by Wendy Byrd and Robin Landers, two licensed therapists in Austin, Texas. After years in private practice, they know how complicated and overwhelming it can be to find the right therapist. They combined their practices and set out to find only the most caring, dedicated, and accessible therapists to build our Connected Heart Therapy care team.
Connected Heart Therapy combines the best of traditional and virtual therapy to make getting help easy and convenient so you can focus on what’s really important: healing. We are psychotherapists and resiliency builders here to support you on your journey. Connected Heart Therapy was founded by Wendy Byrd and Robin Landers, two licensed therapists in Austin, Texas. After years in private practice, they know how complicated and overwhelming it can be to find the right therapist. They combined their practices and set out to find only the most caring, dedicated, and accessible therapists to build our Connected Heart Therapy care team.
Not all wounds are visible, therapy is a way to heal from within. I provide support through the process of mental health wellness to address anxiety, anger, addiction, depression, work stress, relationship conflicts or adjusting to the challenges of life. Together, we will work on strategies that allow you to address the root causes of your difficulties.
Not all wounds are visible, therapy is a way to heal from within. I provide support through the process of mental health wellness to address anxiety, anger, addiction, depression, work stress, relationship conflicts or adjusting to the challenges of life. Together, we will work on strategies that allow you to address the root causes of your difficulties.
Penny is bilingual in English and Spanish and she values the opportunity to work with clients whose feet are planted in different cultures. She works to foster a safe and affirming space for clients who face oppressive systems and situations. Penny has 21 years of experience in various community agencies in the Austin area, including shelter for domestic violence survivors, community mental health agency for children and families, hospital crisis intervention and Intensive Outpatient group therapy.
Penny is bilingual in English and Spanish and she values the opportunity to work with clients whose feet are planted in different cultures. She works to foster a safe and affirming space for clients who face oppressive systems and situations. Penny has 21 years of experience in various community agencies in the Austin area, including shelter for domestic violence survivors, community mental health agency for children and families, hospital crisis intervention and Intensive Outpatient group therapy.
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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.