Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Chester, VA
Linda Ann Noronha
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Chester, VA 23831 (Online Only)
My passion as a Licensed Professional Counselor is to meet people where they are in their lives and try to help them make sense of it. Let's face it, life can be a mess sometimes. One moment, life can be happy, upbeat, positive, balanced. The next moment, you may feel your sinking in a never-ending quicksand or feeling knocked over by a rogue wave of emotions and problems feeling too great to solve. We all are unique individuals with a wide range of experiences, both positive and negative. Flexibility and adaptability are how I work to adjust as a Therapist to help find a treatment plan and other strategies for clients.
My passion as a Licensed Professional Counselor is to meet people where they are in their lives and try to help them make sense of it. Let's face it, life can be a mess sometimes. One moment, life can be happy, upbeat, positive, balanced. The next moment, you may feel your sinking in a never-ending quicksand or feeling knocked over by a rogue wave of emotions and problems feeling too great to solve. We all are unique individuals with a wide range of experiences, both positive and negative. Flexibility and adaptability are how I work to adjust as a Therapist to help find a treatment plan and other strategies for clients.
Paula Cales
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAT, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Chester, VA 23831 (Online Only)
IC Wellness is offering virtual sessions ( in Virginia and Florida) only in a safe place where you will find enlightenment and draw upon your inner resources and strengths to produce mental health and awareness. The goal is to provide a comfortable, supportive environment upon which a strong clinical relationship can be built. It is my belief that through this partnership, clients are best able to draw on their individual strengths and capabilities.
IC Wellness is offering virtual sessions ( in Virginia and Florida) only in a safe place where you will find enlightenment and draw upon your inner resources and strengths to produce mental health and awareness. The goal is to provide a comfortable, supportive environment upon which a strong clinical relationship can be built. It is my belief that through this partnership, clients are best able to draw on their individual strengths and capabilities.
Jasmine M. Dunnaville
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chester, VA 23831 (Online Only)
Scroll no further! No, don’t hit the back button or exit from the screen. I understand beginning the therapeutic journey and searching for the “right” therapist can be nerve-racking, overwhelming, and uncomfortable. But today, we say “YES” to taking the first step towards healing and personal growth with the Butterfly Effect Therapy, LLC.
Scroll no further! No, don’t hit the back button or exit from the screen. I understand beginning the therapeutic journey and searching for the “right” therapist can be nerve-racking, overwhelming, and uncomfortable. But today, we say “YES” to taking the first step towards healing and personal growth with the Butterfly Effect Therapy, LLC.
Deborah Lorey Scian Therapist Supervisee In Social Work
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, BCPA
Verified Verified
Chester, VA 23831
Are you stressed? Overwhelmed? Exhausted? Worried about your kids or struggling with work and personal relationships? Let's bring together mind, body, spirit to explore, build and maintain a Life You Love. Judgement-free empowering solutions, techniques and talk therapy to thrive in our complex modern world.
Are you stressed? Overwhelmed? Exhausted? Worried about your kids or struggling with work and personal relationships? Let's bring together mind, body, spirit to explore, build and maintain a Life You Love. Judgement-free empowering solutions, techniques and talk therapy to thrive in our complex modern world.
My name is Stephanie Craddock, and I am a Clinical Social Worker committed to providing clients with a warm, supportive environment in which they can explore and grow. The clients I typically work with are dealing with stress and anxiety, maybe due to a major life change or having anxiety impact their life for no known reason. I also enjoy working with older adults and the people who care for them, as well as people who are experiencing parenting struggles.
My name is Stephanie Craddock, and I am a Clinical Social Worker committed to providing clients with a warm, supportive environment in which they can explore and grow. The clients I typically work with are dealing with stress and anxiety, maybe due to a major life change or having anxiety impact their life for no known reason. I also enjoy working with older adults and the people who care for them, as well as people who are experiencing parenting struggles.
Lifebridge Counseling, LLC - Central Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chester, VA 23831
Outpatient Counseling offers a variety of therapeutic interventions by licensed and skilled providers of mental health services. We offer a warm, welcoming environment where members of our community can receive confidential, quality, client-centered therapeutic services to meet the many numerous emotional and behavioral struggles they may face. We work closely with referral sources and other providers to allow for the most comprehensive and valuable service provision.
Outpatient Counseling offers a variety of therapeutic interventions by licensed and skilled providers of mental health services. We offer a warm, welcoming environment where members of our community can receive confidential, quality, client-centered therapeutic services to meet the many numerous emotional and behavioral struggles they may face. We work closely with referral sources and other providers to allow for the most comprehensive and valuable service provision.
The Obsidian Therapy Group specializes in serving children, adults and families who either are on Medicaid, are ineligible for state-funded services, or do not have adequate insurance coverage or the financial resources to pay for counseling through the private sector. We especially welcome multicultural populations and specialize in concerns of people of color. Our counseling is oriented toward insight and behavioral change. Our goal is to help clients experience more peace of mind, improve relationships and self-esteem, and find positive approaches and solutions to dealing with life and mental health challenges.
The Obsidian Therapy Group specializes in serving children, adults and families who either are on Medicaid, are ineligible for state-funded services, or do not have adequate insurance coverage or the financial resources to pay for counseling through the private sector. We especially welcome multicultural populations and specialize in concerns of people of color. Our counseling is oriented toward insight and behavioral change. Our goal is to help clients experience more peace of mind, improve relationships and self-esteem, and find positive approaches and solutions to dealing with life and mental health challenges.
John Mathews
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chester, VA 23831 (Online Only)
Are you unhappy or overwhelmed, or bogged down by toxic people? Change is tough -- it can be difficult to take the first step. The good news is that you've already taken that step by researching how to make a change. Through counseling you can learn skills to relieve depression and anxiety, heal emotional wounds, and restore your passions to create a richer life. I want to help you break free of your comfort zone, take risks, and try new things that will inspire you to grow.
Are you unhappy or overwhelmed, or bogged down by toxic people? Change is tough -- it can be difficult to take the first step. The good news is that you've already taken that step by researching how to make a change. Through counseling you can learn skills to relieve depression and anxiety, heal emotional wounds, and restore your passions to create a richer life. I want to help you break free of your comfort zone, take risks, and try new things that will inspire you to grow.
Tamra Duke
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, CCTP, ACS
Verified Verified
Chester, VA 23831 (Online Only)
Congratulations on taking the steps necessary to unlock your happiness and achieve overall wellness. Finding the right therapist to help you navigate through your struggles is essential. Interpersonal/Relational issues, Anxiety, depression, grief/loss and unresolved trauma can create stress that prohibits you from being "your best self". I can help you to develop effective coping, problem solving and communication skills; improving your overall functioning and quality of life.
Congratulations on taking the steps necessary to unlock your happiness and achieve overall wellness. Finding the right therapist to help you navigate through your struggles is essential. Interpersonal/Relational issues, Anxiety, depression, grief/loss and unresolved trauma can create stress that prohibits you from being "your best self". I can help you to develop effective coping, problem solving and communication skills; improving your overall functioning and quality of life.
True Connections Counseling & Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Chester, VA 23831 (Online Only)
Currently NOT Accepting New Clients...Are you feeling stuck, unmotivated, or confused? Are you an individual who wants it all and does it all but rarely asks for help with any of it? Maybe life’s circumstances are causing you to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or inadequate. At times, it may be difficult to find the right words to describe what you are feeling and may need some clarity. If you feel this way and are ready for change, you don't have to go through this alone. In our sessions, you are provided a safe space where you can remove your "superhero” cape and be supported through the journey of self-awareness and positive change.
Currently NOT Accepting New Clients...Are you feeling stuck, unmotivated, or confused? Are you an individual who wants it all and does it all but rarely asks for help with any of it? Maybe life’s circumstances are causing you to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or inadequate. At times, it may be difficult to find the right words to describe what you are feeling and may need some clarity. If you feel this way and are ready for change, you don't have to go through this alone. In our sessions, you are provided a safe space where you can remove your "superhero” cape and be supported through the journey of self-awareness and positive change.
Open Doors to Redefining
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Chester, VA 23831 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Mitchell is a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia, a Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 10 years of experience partnering with children, adolescents, adults, and families. With 10 years of experience, Dr. Mitchell’s expertise includes Trauma-related disorders and symptoms, Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Domestic Violence, Career and Phase of life changes, Grief and Loss, Life Stressors, Personality Disorders, Substance Abuse Disorders, and self-esteem-building skills.
Dr. Mitchell is a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia, a Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 10 years of experience partnering with children, adolescents, adults, and families. With 10 years of experience, Dr. Mitchell’s expertise includes Trauma-related disorders and symptoms, Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Domestic Violence, Career and Phase of life changes, Grief and Loss, Life Stressors, Personality Disorders, Substance Abuse Disorders, and self-esteem-building skills.
Robyn Nicholas-Barnes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chester, VA 23836
Do you have challenges in your life that needs additional support to manage? Are you thinking about how you can overcome symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress that affects your ability to live a happy and productive life? It is important to know that you have a professional who is understanding, empathetic, and experienced in resolving issues that matter to you. My collaborative and person-centered approach to counseling will assist you in meeting your goals. Seeking counseling is the first step to improving your mental health and I am here to help you through this process!
Do you have challenges in your life that needs additional support to manage? Are you thinking about how you can overcome symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress that affects your ability to live a happy and productive life? It is important to know that you have a professional who is understanding, empathetic, and experienced in resolving issues that matter to you. My collaborative and person-centered approach to counseling will assist you in meeting your goals. Seeking counseling is the first step to improving your mental health and I am here to help you through this process!
“Taking care of your mental health is an act of self-love.” I am inclined at helping people and I sympathizes with those who are experiencing life challenges. My multicultural competency and ability to see different perspectives enables me to meet people where they are. I've always been there to support those around me in their time of need and consider myself to be a very caring individual. I am committed to assisting you in whatever challenges you are facing.
“Taking care of your mental health is an act of self-love.” I am inclined at helping people and I sympathizes with those who are experiencing life challenges. My multicultural competency and ability to see different perspectives enables me to meet people where they are. I've always been there to support those around me in their time of need and consider myself to be a very caring individual. I am committed to assisting you in whatever challenges you are facing.
Iris graduated from Radford University with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Iris has over 2 years of previous experience working in partial-hospitalization and intensive outpatient programming at eating disorder treatment facilities, as a counselor for college students, as well as intensive in home with children and adolescents. Iris works with all age, race, ethnicity, religion and gender identities using a non-judgmental approach.
Iris graduated from Radford University with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Iris has over 2 years of previous experience working in partial-hospitalization and intensive outpatient programming at eating disorder treatment facilities, as a counselor for college students, as well as intensive in home with children and adolescents. Iris works with all age, race, ethnicity, religion and gender identities using a non-judgmental approach.
Staci Nicole Dungee
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, CCTP, CSAC
Verified Verified
Chester, VA 23831
"Instead of saying I'm damaged, I'm broken, say I'm healing, I'm rediscovering myself, I'm starting over."- The Healing Place. Oftentimes we find ourselves having negative thoughts or making self-disparaging statements, not realizing the impact it has our everyday life. By coming to therapy, we will work on changing these thought patterns and improving your overall outlook on life. Additionally, we will examine past trauma or underlying causes that may be affecting your ability to function and work towards reducing and/or resolving the impact of the underlying problems on your overall functioning.
"Instead of saying I'm damaged, I'm broken, say I'm healing, I'm rediscovering myself, I'm starting over."- The Healing Place. Oftentimes we find ourselves having negative thoughts or making self-disparaging statements, not realizing the impact it has our everyday life. By coming to therapy, we will work on changing these thought patterns and improving your overall outlook on life. Additionally, we will examine past trauma or underlying causes that may be affecting your ability to function and work towards reducing and/or resolving the impact of the underlying problems on your overall functioning.
Brittany Palmer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP-II, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chester, VA 23831
Brittany is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor and a level two Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with a strong commitment to helping individuals create meaningful changes in their lives. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in meeting clients where they are and employing a variety of methods to develop effective coping strategies for managing distress. Specializing in trauma, Brittany also brings a wealth of experience in addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, anger management, and other distressing challenges.
Brittany is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor and a level two Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with a strong commitment to helping individuals create meaningful changes in their lives. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in meeting clients where they are and employing a variety of methods to develop effective coping strategies for managing distress. Specializing in trauma, Brittany also brings a wealth of experience in addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, anger management, and other distressing challenges.
Ann Abell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist with more than 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families to private practice from previous clinical settings that include residential treatment, community based services and educational settings. She specializes in working with clients seeking to address their experiences with Trauma, Attachment and Relationship Patterns, Depression, Anxiety, Neuro-diversity, and Self-Esteem. Ann also has experience work with families working with the foster care system and the adoption process. Ann is LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Ann Abell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist with more than 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families to private practice from previous clinical settings that include residential treatment, community based services and educational settings. She specializes in working with clients seeking to address their experiences with Trauma, Attachment and Relationship Patterns, Depression, Anxiety, Neuro-diversity, and Self-Esteem. Ann also has experience work with families working with the foster care system and the adoption process. Ann is LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Daryl Simmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chester, VA 23831 (Online Only)
My name is Daryl Simmons. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, offering (virtual) individual and family therapy in the Richmond and Tri-Cities area. I specialize in a variety of emotional and behavioral issues including generalized anxiety, depression, life transitions, family conflict, stress management, and performance or sports-related anxiety. I work primarily with Millennials, Gen-Z, and student/professional-athletes. I am passionate about reducing the stigma associated with mental health in the African-American community and creating spaces for intergenerational healing.
My name is Daryl Simmons. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, offering (virtual) individual and family therapy in the Richmond and Tri-Cities area. I specialize in a variety of emotional and behavioral issues including generalized anxiety, depression, life transitions, family conflict, stress management, and performance or sports-related anxiety. I work primarily with Millennials, Gen-Z, and student/professional-athletes. I am passionate about reducing the stigma associated with mental health in the African-American community and creating spaces for intergenerational healing.
I believe that healing is a journey that individuals go through. I'm committed to and passionate about assisting individuals as they are on their healing journey. My goal as a therapist is to provide guidance and empowerment and to assist you in learning the skills needed to navigate your individual journey of healing and growth. I love assisting people in processing and healing from their trauma. I like to work with people who have depression and anxiety and helping them learn coping skills and how to better navigate day to day life. Life is hard, being vulnerable is hard, I want to help you reach your goals however I can.
I believe that healing is a journey that individuals go through. I'm committed to and passionate about assisting individuals as they are on their healing journey. My goal as a therapist is to provide guidance and empowerment and to assist you in learning the skills needed to navigate your individual journey of healing and growth. I love assisting people in processing and healing from their trauma. I like to work with people who have depression and anxiety and helping them learn coping skills and how to better navigate day to day life. Life is hard, being vulnerable is hard, I want to help you reach your goals however I can.
Let's Talk! Your healing begins with self-exploration, discovery and treatment. As a therapist, I offer treatment to individuals who are experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, divorce and other life transitions. The therapy techniques that I primarily subscribe to include Cognitive behavioral therapy, focusing on the relationship between the thoughts, emotions, and behavior of the client, Dialectical behavior therapy and Solution-focused therapy.
Let's Talk! Your healing begins with self-exploration, discovery and treatment. As a therapist, I offer treatment to individuals who are experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, divorce and other life transitions. The therapy techniques that I primarily subscribe to include Cognitive behavioral therapy, focusing on the relationship between the thoughts, emotions, and behavior of the client, Dialectical behavior therapy and Solution-focused 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.