Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Bristow, VA

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A New Day is Dawning Therapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP, IFS, IFIO
Verified Verified
Bristow, VA 20136
I believe in treating the whole person, mind, body and spirit, as well as taking into account the past when working with you toward helping improve your future. I believe that true healing is possible and I am here to help you achieve your goals. Over my 18 year career as a therapist I have worked with a variety of populations, including but not limited to those with Depression, Bipolar and other Affective Disorders, PTSD, Dissociative Identity Disorder and other trauma-related disorders, Eating Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Personality Disorders, Substance Abuse issues, and domestic violence.
I believe in treating the whole person, mind, body and spirit, as well as taking into account the past when working with you toward helping improve your future. I believe that true healing is possible and I am here to help you achieve your goals. Over my 18 year career as a therapist I have worked with a variety of populations, including but not limited to those with Depression, Bipolar and other Affective Disorders, PTSD, Dissociative Identity Disorder and other trauma-related disorders, Eating Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Personality Disorders, Substance Abuse issues, and domestic violence.
(571) 748-5495 View (571) 748-5495
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Courtney Hale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Bristow, VA 20136  (Online Only)
Courtney specializes in addressing challenges experienced by those identified as having depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorder, post-traumatic stress (PTSD), and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Courtney Hale, LCSW, CDBT, CCATP, is an experienced mental health therapist in community outpatient, foster care, and inpatient treatment, working with adults, adolescents, and children. She enjoys connecting with clients in individual, couple, and family sessions and witnessing the strength and power of the human spirit. Courtney approaches sessions with compassion, curiosity, and humor, drawing on a diverse set of therapeutic approaches including dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), polyvagal mapping, and mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR).
Courtney specializes in addressing challenges experienced by those identified as having depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorder, post-traumatic stress (PTSD), and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Courtney Hale, LCSW, CDBT, CCATP, is an experienced mental health therapist in community outpatient, foster care, and inpatient treatment, working with adults, adolescents, and children. She enjoys connecting with clients in individual, couple, and family sessions and witnessing the strength and power of the human spirit. Courtney approaches sessions with compassion, curiosity, and humor, drawing on a diverse set of therapeutic approaches including dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), polyvagal mapping, and mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR).
(571) 771-2251 View (571) 771-2251
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Youth For Tomorrow
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, DBTC
Verified Verified
Bristow, VA 20136
We provide behavioral health services with professional excellence, Christian integrity, professional insight, and genuine compassion. Our staff is comprised of therapists with various credentials, backgrounds, trainings, and specialties, so we are able to offer a wide variety of treatment, including play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, and behavioral intervention. Our staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed clinicians, therapists, and nurses.
We provide behavioral health services with professional excellence, Christian integrity, professional insight, and genuine compassion. Our staff is comprised of therapists with various credentials, backgrounds, trainings, and specialties, so we are able to offer a wide variety of treatment, including play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, and behavioral intervention. Our staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed clinicians, therapists, and nurses.
(571) 595-3876 View (571) 595-3876
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Patricia Cisnero
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Bristow, VA 20136  (Online Only)
During difficult times, the word “unravel” resonates with most of us. As human beings, at some point, we are bound to experience life stressors, trauma events, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, parenting struggles etc. I am aware there is no single therapeutic approach, and a range of flexibility and modalities is key to guide and assist in finding resolution and balance. My goal is to bring healing to the people who have been through traumatic/stressful experiences and struggling to anchor, reflect and or reset. I believe in meeting clients where they are and in creating a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Spanish
During difficult times, the word “unravel” resonates with most of us. As human beings, at some point, we are bound to experience life stressors, trauma events, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, parenting struggles etc. I am aware there is no single therapeutic approach, and a range of flexibility and modalities is key to guide and assist in finding resolution and balance. My goal is to bring healing to the people who have been through traumatic/stressful experiences and struggling to anchor, reflect and or reset. I believe in meeting clients where they are and in creating a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Spanish
(571) 253-7193 View (571) 253-7193
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Brendon Cunningham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR CT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristow, VA 20136  (Online Only)
As a licensed clinical social worker, I strongly believe that the relationship between the therapist and the client is imperative to the client meeting their personal goals.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I strongly believe that the relationship between the therapist and the client is imperative to the client meeting their personal goals.
(571) 621-7733 View (571) 621-7733
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Denise Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bristow, VA 20136
Hello, my name is Denise and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia. I have been in the behavioral health field for over 28 years working with individuals and families. I have experience in many aspects of therapeutic interventions and work in a person-focused and centered approach. I utilize a relaxed, interactive communication style. My work experience spans in several areas including anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions, and also have a subspecialty in working with individuals and their family members with Autism.
Hello, my name is Denise and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia. I have been in the behavioral health field for over 28 years working with individuals and families. I have experience in many aspects of therapeutic interventions and work in a person-focused and centered approach. I utilize a relaxed, interactive communication style. My work experience spans in several areas including anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions, and also have a subspecialty in working with individuals and their family members with Autism.
(571) 946-5202 View (571) 946-5202
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Mark Murphy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Bristow, VA 20136
I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for over 20 years. I have worked with men, women, teens, and families on various issues. Sometimes that work involved helping them through a particular incident or life change that overwhelmed them. Other times, our work centered around longstanding topics of depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. With years of both institutional and outpatient experience, I enjoy helping people move from a place they can no longer tolerate to one where they feel happier and more effective. I also provide clinical supervision for LPC residents.
I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for over 20 years. I have worked with men, women, teens, and families on various issues. Sometimes that work involved helping them through a particular incident or life change that overwhelmed them. Other times, our work centered around longstanding topics of depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. With years of both institutional and outpatient experience, I enjoy helping people move from a place they can no longer tolerate to one where they feel happier and more effective. I also provide clinical supervision for LPC residents.
(571) 601-1859 View (571) 601-1859
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Blue Ridge Psychological Center
Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristow, VA 20136
We are an established and well regarded group practice offering counseling and psychiatric services to our clients. We have 2 locations to meet our client needs.. Our experienced providers have a variety of specialties and utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as other treatment approaches. We are pleased to offer Individual, Marriage and Family Counseling as well as Medication Management.
We are an established and well regarded group practice offering counseling and psychiatric services to our clients. We have 2 locations to meet our client needs.. Our experienced providers have a variety of specialties and utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as other treatment approaches. We are pleased to offer Individual, Marriage and Family Counseling as well as Medication Management.
(571) 350-3441 View (571) 350-3441
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Tisa McKenna Pinkerton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristow, VA 20136
Living in NoVa brings a unique set of challenges, stresses and anxiety that most accept as "normal". Having the tools to cope and succeed here is essential. Teens face their own set of challenges living in such affluence, which can bring its own set of anxiety and needs. Understanding the challenges and needs in NoVa is half the battle; developing the skills to manage relationships, boundaries and emotions within this very unique culture is the other. Together we can work to bring the balance and peace that is needed to succeed in this unique area.
Living in NoVa brings a unique set of challenges, stresses and anxiety that most accept as "normal". Having the tools to cope and succeed here is essential. Teens face their own set of challenges living in such affluence, which can bring its own set of anxiety and needs. Understanding the challenges and needs in NoVa is half the battle; developing the skills to manage relationships, boundaries and emotions within this very unique culture is the other. Together we can work to bring the balance and peace that is needed to succeed in this unique area.
(703) 997-5446 View (703) 997-5446
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Shevy Kana
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHP, EdD
Verified Verified
Bristow, VA 20136
The philosophy that guides me in my work with clients is a strong core belief in respect for each person's unique culture and heritage. There are no cookie cutter therapeutic interventions that work universally on all clients with the exception of the development of strong therapeutic relationship between client and therapist. I believe therapy needs to be meaningful, personal and tailored for each person or couple. A distinctive of my practice is to provide an integrated approach that treats the whole person. I am trained in Gottman Level 1 & 2, Prepare/Enrich certified, and use the skills learned when working with couples.
The philosophy that guides me in my work with clients is a strong core belief in respect for each person's unique culture and heritage. There are no cookie cutter therapeutic interventions that work universally on all clients with the exception of the development of strong therapeutic relationship between client and therapist. I believe therapy needs to be meaningful, personal and tailored for each person or couple. A distinctive of my practice is to provide an integrated approach that treats the whole person. I am trained in Gottman Level 1 & 2, Prepare/Enrich certified, and use the skills learned when working with couples.
(571) 601-4403 View (571) 601-4403
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Gainesville Professional Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bristow, VA 20136
We realize that this past year has been overwhelming for everyone. We are here to help support you while we all continue to try to navigate uncharted waters. We want to help you find balance in your life.
We realize that this past year has been overwhelming for everyone. We are here to help support you while we all continue to try to navigate uncharted waters. We want to help you find balance in your life.
(571) 261-1921 View (571) 261-1921
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Lori M Lindsey White
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Bristow, VA 20136
Life can become complicated, overwhelming, and difficult. Counseling services create an important relationship in your life that allows for the framework to alleviate a number of struggles: anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorders, family conflict, adolescent struggles, and self exploration. Counseling provides a safe place to take risks, be vulnerable, gain support and become empowered to make changes in one’s life.
Life can become complicated, overwhelming, and difficult. Counseling services create an important relationship in your life that allows for the framework to alleviate a number of struggles: anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorders, family conflict, adolescent struggles, and self exploration. Counseling provides a safe place to take risks, be vulnerable, gain support and become empowered to make changes in one’s life.
(757) 663-5829 View (757) 663-5829
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Chelsea Gurney
Resident in Counseling, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristow, VA 20136
Whether your family life feels chaotic, you have past trauma, or a recent loss, counseling is a big next step in moving forward. It takes a bit of energy, but many of us have put a lot of energy toward fixing our lives already and found that it's much easier to do with the help of others. Counselors don't have all the answers, but we can often help you identify patterns of behavior, unhelpful thoughts, or even help you more clearly understand what is going on. Sometimes we need practical advice or information and other times we just need a listening ear to help us process.
Whether your family life feels chaotic, you have past trauma, or a recent loss, counseling is a big next step in moving forward. It takes a bit of energy, but many of us have put a lot of energy toward fixing our lives already and found that it's much easier to do with the help of others. Counselors don't have all the answers, but we can often help you identify patterns of behavior, unhelpful thoughts, or even help you more clearly understand what is going on. Sometimes we need practical advice or information and other times we just need a listening ear to help us process.
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Claudette Gadson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Bristow, VA 20136
Claudette Gadson is currently a Supervisee in Social Work (SISW) Resident of the State of Virginia with years of experience. She treats clients of all ages and specializes in depression, grief, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and suicidal/homicidal ideations.
Claudette Gadson is currently a Supervisee in Social Work (SISW) Resident of the State of Virginia with years of experience. She treats clients of all ages and specializes in depression, grief, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and suicidal/homicidal ideations.
(571) 545-7973 View (571) 545-7973
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Karen David
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bristow, VA 20136
Karen is a Licensed Professional Counselor approved by the Virginia Board of Counseling. She is also a Certified Trauma Professional (CTP). Karen obtained her Master’s in Counseling and Development from George Mason University. She has experience working with children, adolescents, teens, and adults who have experienced trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, as well as relationship and life adjustments concerns. Karen is passionate about meeting clients wherever they are on their life journey and helping them process the challenges they are facing.
Karen is a Licensed Professional Counselor approved by the Virginia Board of Counseling. She is also a Certified Trauma Professional (CTP). Karen obtained her Master’s in Counseling and Development from George Mason University. She has experience working with children, adolescents, teens, and adults who have experienced trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, as well as relationship and life adjustments concerns. Karen is passionate about meeting clients wherever they are on their life journey and helping them process the challenges they are facing.
(571) 450-9283 View (571) 450-9283
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Nicola Hall
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Bristow, VA 20136  (Online Only)
If you are looking for a clinician to help you overcome challenges, look no further. Sessions will consist of self-exploration and the development of skills you need for self-improvement. If you want to better understand and manage thoughts, emotions, or behaviors, you are in the right place. Sessions are uniquely shaped to help you achieve a sense of purpose and control over your life. By utilizing evidence-based practices, your mental health needs will be identified and addressed.
If you are looking for a clinician to help you overcome challenges, look no further. Sessions will consist of self-exploration and the development of skills you need for self-improvement. If you want to better understand and manage thoughts, emotions, or behaviors, you are in the right place. Sessions are uniquely shaped to help you achieve a sense of purpose and control over your life. By utilizing evidence-based practices, your mental health needs will be identified and addressed.
(571) 586-9655 View (571) 586-9655
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Parnia Samimi
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, RC
Verified Verified
Bristow, VA 20136
My clientele consists of individuals from ages 14 and up. Which includes couple therapy as well. I work with clients who struggle with Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Substance Abuse and Addiction, Trauma, Self-esteem, Self-harm, Social and Communication Skills, Anger Management, communication/relationship, and eating disorders.
My clientele consists of individuals from ages 14 and up. Which includes couple therapy as well. I work with clients who struggle with Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Substance Abuse and Addiction, Trauma, Self-esteem, Self-harm, Social and Communication Skills, Anger Management, communication/relationship, and eating disorders.
(571) 701-1639 View (571) 701-1639
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Kaitlin Westerman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bristow, VA 20136
YOU can heal you! It’s not about what's wrong with you, it’s about what happened to you. Finding a safe space that encourages healing can be difficult to find and asking for help can be an intimidating prospect. I aim to help create a space where you can begin to reconnect with yourself, empowering all parts of you to choose the path YOU want. I want to help you approach emotions with curiosity and gentleness. Viewing behavior, thoughts, and feelings as techniques adapted to help us survive, we begin to move towards a place of acceptance. I want you to live a life free from emotional suffering, feeling stable in all areas of life.
YOU can heal you! It’s not about what's wrong with you, it’s about what happened to you. Finding a safe space that encourages healing can be difficult to find and asking for help can be an intimidating prospect. I aim to help create a space where you can begin to reconnect with yourself, empowering all parts of you to choose the path YOU want. I want to help you approach emotions with curiosity and gentleness. Viewing behavior, thoughts, and feelings as techniques adapted to help us survive, we begin to move towards a place of acceptance. I want you to live a life free from emotional suffering, feeling stable in all areas of life.
(571) 554-5246 View (571) 554-5246
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Manassas
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Bristow, VA 20136
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
(571) 998-1387 View (571) 998-1387
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Katy McHugh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bristow, VA 20136
Not accepting new clients
I am a licensed clinical social worker with twenty years of experience working with children, teens and adults. I treat clients with issues including depression and mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, and substance abuse. I work with individuals and families and utilize a variety of techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with twenty years of experience working with children, teens and adults. I treat clients with issues including depression and mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, and substance abuse. I work with individuals and families and utilize a variety of techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing.
(571) 321-7946 View (571) 321-7946

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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.