Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Sandston, VA

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Theresa Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Sandston, VA 23150
I am Theresa Thomas, a licensed professional therapist. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families seeking counseling for over 10 years, both online and in my private practice treating clients dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! I treat clients dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder.
I am Theresa Thomas, a licensed professional therapist. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families seeking counseling for over 10 years, both online and in my private practice treating clients dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! I treat clients dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder.
(804) 599-4466 View (804) 599-4466
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La-Vonne Moore
Resident in Counseling, MEd, LMHP-R
Verified Verified
Sandston, VA 23150
I have over 25-years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and children within agencies and the community environment. I find it a pleasure to serve families or individuals who are challenged with life stress, grief issues, abandonment, adjustment disorders, depression, and mental health needs etc. Therefore, I strive for quality service to ensure positive results. However, it is important for me to reflect, listen, and communicate to make sure that I have a clear understanding of my client’s needs.
I have over 25-years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and children within agencies and the community environment. I find it a pleasure to serve families or individuals who are challenged with life stress, grief issues, abandonment, adjustment disorders, depression, and mental health needs etc. Therefore, I strive for quality service to ensure positive results. However, it is important for me to reflect, listen, and communicate to make sure that I have a clear understanding of my client’s needs.
(804) 463-5608 View (804) 463-5608
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Yoshiko Green
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sandston, VA 23150  (Online Only)
Are you seeking a therapist that will guide you in fulfilling your hopes to improve your life, relationships, and self? I use talk therapy to help you manage stress, rebuild/repair and/or start healthy relationships, create coping skills for anxiety (personal and/or work related), and process any negative thought patterns. If you prefer a non-judgmental and authentic setting to facilitate the changes you desire for your life and relationships and a therapist that is supportive, proactive, motivational, and authentic, then we have good reason to talk! Telehealth options are available.
Are you seeking a therapist that will guide you in fulfilling your hopes to improve your life, relationships, and self? I use talk therapy to help you manage stress, rebuild/repair and/or start healthy relationships, create coping skills for anxiety (personal and/or work related), and process any negative thought patterns. If you prefer a non-judgmental and authentic setting to facilitate the changes you desire for your life and relationships and a therapist that is supportive, proactive, motivational, and authentic, then we have good reason to talk! Telehealth options are available.
(804) 322-7349 View (804) 322-7349
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Dynamic Journey Therapeutic Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sandston, VA 23150
We strive to provide adequate culturally informed mental health treatment. Utilizing a person-centered strengths based approach, our goal is to help clients and family’s preserve their dignity and self-worth on their healing journey.
We strive to provide adequate culturally informed mental health treatment. Utilizing a person-centered strengths based approach, our goal is to help clients and family’s preserve their dignity and self-worth on their healing journey.
(804) 348-1005 View (804) 348-1005
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Lisa McIntosh
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Sandston, VA 23150
My name is Lisa McIntosh, LPC License 0701008421. I have more than 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. My holistic approach focuses on the individual's emotional, psychological, and social well-being. I also focus on rapport building, goal setting, and implementing evidence-based treatment to help individuals and families identify and change their troubling emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
My name is Lisa McIntosh, LPC License 0701008421. I have more than 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. My holistic approach focuses on the individual's emotional, psychological, and social well-being. I also focus on rapport building, goal setting, and implementing evidence-based treatment to help individuals and families identify and change their troubling emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
(804) 805-4859 View (804) 805-4859
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Keosha M-B Branch
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sandston, VA 23150
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in the state of Virginia with over 8 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues and family conflict, addictions, parenting issues, and anger management. I have also helped many people experiencing phase of life challenges and those struggling with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in the state of Virginia with over 8 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues and family conflict, addictions, parenting issues, and anger management. I have also helped many people experiencing phase of life challenges and those struggling with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.
(804) 409-9512 View (804) 409-9512

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Mary Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mechanicsville, VA 23111  (Online Only)
Hi everyone! I’m Mary and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I’m passionate about therapy. It’s important to carve out time to focus on your mental health, just like carving out time to go to the gym to focus on your physical health. I love working with adolescents and adults, 14 and up. I have experience working with individuals, couples, first responders and LGBTQIA+. My primary areas of focus are depression, anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, Bipolar, and trauma. I use CBT, DBT and EMDR as part of my practice. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to call for a free 15-minute consultation.
Hi everyone! I’m Mary and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I’m passionate about therapy. It’s important to carve out time to focus on your mental health, just like carving out time to go to the gym to focus on your physical health. I love working with adolescents and adults, 14 and up. I have experience working with individuals, couples, first responders and LGBTQIA+. My primary areas of focus are depression, anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, Bipolar, and trauma. I use CBT, DBT and EMDR as part of my practice. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to call for a free 15-minute consultation.
(804) 465-9537 View (804) 465-9537
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Robert Phillips
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23231
My experiences are with adults suffering from substance use, anxiety disorders, bipolar, schizophrenia disorders, anger issues, children and adults suffering from ADHD, and autism spectrum.
My name is Robert Phillips. I hold an LPC license from the state of Virginia and am a Certified Substance Abuse Professional with CSAC - A certificate. My approach is to build a strong therapeutic relationship, stay focused on the client in the present moment without judgment, help people gain skills and tools for managing complicated situations, and encourage a spirit of openness, curiosity, and acceptance to help individuals understand they can choose to respond rationally and control behaviors
My experiences are with adults suffering from substance use, anxiety disorders, bipolar, schizophrenia disorders, anger issues, children and adults suffering from ADHD, and autism spectrum.
My name is Robert Phillips. I hold an LPC license from the state of Virginia and am a Certified Substance Abuse Professional with CSAC - A certificate. My approach is to build a strong therapeutic relationship, stay focused on the client in the present moment without judgment, help people gain skills and tools for managing complicated situations, and encourage a spirit of openness, curiosity, and acceptance to help individuals understand they can choose to respond rationally and control behaviors
(804) 374-0740 View (804) 374-0740
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Daisy Bedser
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MFT
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23226
I have experience working with clients with ADHD, Autism, Substance Use Disorders/addiction, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, and Depression.
I am a Resident in Counseling who has been practicing in Virginia since 2023. I earned a Masters in Couples and Family Counseling from VCU. I believe everyone can benefit from the process of therapy. You are the expert of your experiences, and it is important to me that you are believed and validated in session. Together, we can explore patterns in your life to help you understand yourself and create positive, affirming growth for the future. We will examine these patterns from a systemic lens that explores your identity, environment, and upbringing.
I have experience working with clients with ADHD, Autism, Substance Use Disorders/addiction, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, and Depression.
I am a Resident in Counseling who has been practicing in Virginia since 2023. I earned a Masters in Couples and Family Counseling from VCU. I believe everyone can benefit from the process of therapy. You are the expert of your experiences, and it is important to me that you are believed and validated in session. Together, we can explore patterns in your life to help you understand yourself and create positive, affirming growth for the future. We will examine these patterns from a systemic lens that explores your identity, environment, and upbringing.
(804) 207-7528 View (804) 207-7528
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Roderick A. Hampton II
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23223  (Online Only)
I have more than 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults who are seeking help with mental health concerns related to depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, trauma, anxiety, PTSD, substance use disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, as well as life transitions and other obstacles.
Wellness has been defined as a way of life oriented toward optimal health and well-being in which body, mind, and spirit are integrated to live more fully within the human and natural community. Ideally, it is the optimum state of health and well-being that each individual is capable of achieving. When working together in counseling, I perceive one’s thoughts are related to their feelings and reactions to events, not the events themselves. Counseling sessions are individualized to meet the unique needs of each client.
I have more than 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults who are seeking help with mental health concerns related to depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, trauma, anxiety, PTSD, substance use disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, as well as life transitions and other obstacles.
Wellness has been defined as a way of life oriented toward optimal health and well-being in which body, mind, and spirit are integrated to live more fully within the human and natural community. Ideally, it is the optimum state of health and well-being that each individual is capable of achieving. When working together in counseling, I perceive one’s thoughts are related to their feelings and reactions to events, not the events themselves. Counseling sessions are individualized to meet the unique needs of each client.
(804) 258-6027 View (804) 258-6027
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Sarah Mines
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MSEd
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23223
I have experience with a wide range of troubles including (but not limited to) adjustments to life changes, anxiety, depression, Bipolar Disorder, women's issues, persons in helping professions, trauma, and LGBTQIA+ issues.
Therapy is a place where we are allowed to be raw, imperfect, vulnerable humans in a society that expects us to be flawlessly composed. I focus my practice on personal power and can provide you with tools to work on whatever is causing your stress, whether that's in the present, past, or future. My goal in counseling is to be a source of unconditional support while we step back and explore the ways in which social forces impact(ed) the ways you understand yourself and the world. I firmly believe knowing oneself as a whole person is a crucial step to substantial and sustainable change and know we can find solutions to help you grow.
I have experience with a wide range of troubles including (but not limited to) adjustments to life changes, anxiety, depression, Bipolar Disorder, women's issues, persons in helping professions, trauma, and LGBTQIA+ issues.
Therapy is a place where we are allowed to be raw, imperfect, vulnerable humans in a society that expects us to be flawlessly composed. I focus my practice on personal power and can provide you with tools to work on whatever is causing your stress, whether that's in the present, past, or future. My goal in counseling is to be a source of unconditional support while we step back and explore the ways in which social forces impact(ed) the ways you understand yourself and the world. I firmly believe knowing oneself as a whole person is a crucial step to substantial and sustainable change and know we can find solutions to help you grow.
(757) 347-8966 View (757) 347-8966
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Stephanie Scott-Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23223  (Online Only)
Got Trauma and life is hard right now? I am here to help; Trauma is my jam! I'm a queer therapist. I am trans-affirming, poly/kink allied as well as sex worker allied. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. I've also worked with populations presenting with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar, and post-traumatic stress disorder among others. My approach is integrative where I utilize different techniques from multiple theories to best help my clients. I have been a military spouse for over 16 years. Je parles Français.
Got Trauma and life is hard right now? I am here to help; Trauma is my jam! I'm a queer therapist. I am trans-affirming, poly/kink allied as well as sex worker allied. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. I've also worked with populations presenting with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar, and post-traumatic stress disorder among others. My approach is integrative where I utilize different techniques from multiple theories to best help my clients. I have been a military spouse for over 16 years. Je parles Français.
(757) 774-6184 View (757) 774-6184
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Eermene Piaro
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23223
Hello! I'm a licensed professional therapist with four years of experience specializing in outpatient counseling. My practice encompasses working with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with various challenges, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma, autism spectrum disorder, LGBTQ+ issues, life stage transition difficulties, and other mental health disorders. Taking the initiative to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, and I commend you for taking that first step towards change. I'm here to provide you with the support and empowerment you need on your journey.
Hello! I'm a licensed professional therapist with four years of experience specializing in outpatient counseling. My practice encompasses working with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with various challenges, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma, autism spectrum disorder, LGBTQ+ issues, life stage transition difficulties, and other mental health disorders. Taking the initiative to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, and I commend you for taking that first step towards change. I'm here to provide you with the support and empowerment you need on your journey.
(571) 554-6163 View (571) 554-6163
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Haley Wheeler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23219  (Online Only)
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years of experience, I provide compassionate support to individuals facing emotional conflicts and daily challenges. My diverse background includes inpatient psychiatric centers and mobile crisis teams, enriching my private practice. I specialize in working with clients managing ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and postpartum depression. My client-centered, empathic approach helps you achieve your goals and improve your quality of life. Together, we'll create strategies tailored to your needs, fostering resilience and a balanced, fulfilling life.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years of experience, I provide compassionate support to individuals facing emotional conflicts and daily challenges. My diverse background includes inpatient psychiatric centers and mobile crisis teams, enriching my private practice. I specialize in working with clients managing ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and postpartum depression. My client-centered, empathic approach helps you achieve your goals and improve your quality of life. Together, we'll create strategies tailored to your needs, fostering resilience and a balanced, fulfilling life.
(440) 530-6437 View (440) 530-6437
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Eeremene Piaro
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23223
Hello! I'm a licensed professional therapist with four years of experience specializing in outpatient counseling. My practice encompasses working with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with various challenges, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma, autism spectrum disorder, LGBTQ+ issues, life stage transition difficulties, and other mental health disorders. Taking the initiative to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, and I commend you for taking that first step towards change. I'm here to provide you with the support and empowerment you need on your journey.
Hello! I'm a licensed professional therapist with four years of experience specializing in outpatient counseling. My practice encompasses working with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with various challenges, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma, autism spectrum disorder, LGBTQ+ issues, life stage transition difficulties, and other mental health disorders. Taking the initiative to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, and I commend you for taking that first step towards change. I'm here to provide you with the support and empowerment you need on your journey.
(434) 442-2840 View (434) 442-2840
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Breanne Bass
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23219
I have training and experience working in-home settings with de-escalation, Bipolar Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I work predominantly with children, adolescents, and those transitioning into early adulthood. Life, and transitions, specifically, at any age can have a significant impact on our ability to cope and regulate. It is my goal to support my clients in identifying the emotional challenges presented, and skills needed to navigate them healthily. I frequently work under a strength-based approach to enhance abilities and recourses already possessed; while working with you to identify areas we need to increase skills, recourses, or coping.
I have training and experience working in-home settings with de-escalation, Bipolar Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I work predominantly with children, adolescents, and those transitioning into early adulthood. Life, and transitions, specifically, at any age can have a significant impact on our ability to cope and regulate. It is my goal to support my clients in identifying the emotional challenges presented, and skills needed to navigate them healthily. I frequently work under a strength-based approach to enhance abilities and recourses already possessed; while working with you to identify areas we need to increase skills, recourses, or coping.
(757) 210-7806 View (757) 210-7806
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Shameka Clark-Savage
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23223
I’ve worked with individuals with diagnoses of Bipolar, Major Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, and Schizophrenia.
My name is Shameka Clark-Savage and I was born and raised in Virginia. I completed my undergraduate degree in Liberal Arts & Education and Masters of Education in School/Community Counseling at Virginia State University. I completed my internship providing outpatient therapy for a Christian Counseling organization where I worked with an array of disorders and life changing situations. I have experience working with victims of domestic violence.
I’ve worked with individuals with diagnoses of Bipolar, Major Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, and Schizophrenia.
My name is Shameka Clark-Savage and I was born and raised in Virginia. I completed my undergraduate degree in Liberal Arts & Education and Masters of Education in School/Community Counseling at Virginia State University. I completed my internship providing outpatient therapy for a Christian Counseling organization where I worked with an array of disorders and life changing situations. I have experience working with victims of domestic violence.
(804) 581-1895 View (804) 581-1895
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Tammy Simms
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23223
I’m Tammy Simms, a supervisor in Social Work with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, working with children as young as age 5 and adults up to age 99. I enjoy assisting individuals in managing life issues, including grief, anxiety, depression, anger, PTSD, and trauma.
I’m Tammy Simms, a supervisor in Social Work with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, working with children as young as age 5 and adults up to age 99. I enjoy assisting individuals in managing life issues, including grief, anxiety, depression, anger, PTSD, and trauma.
(804) 391-0173 View (804) 391-0173
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Nazarell Williams, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23223
We here at Nazarell Williams, LLC are passionate about helping people. We enjoy seeing growth, change, and seeing our patients identify hidden potentials. We enjoy seeing our patients being comfortable to express themselves during sessions.
We here at Nazarell Williams, LLC are passionate about helping people. We enjoy seeing growth, change, and seeing our patients identify hidden potentials. We enjoy seeing our patients being comfortable to express themselves during sessions.
(804) 409-2462 View (804) 409-2462
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Kaitlyn Nicholson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Kaitlyn is a Long Island, New York native and recently relocated to the RVA area. Prior to joining the team at Lifestance, Kaitlyn held the position of Director of LICADD’s Open Arms EAP program where she worked to connect clients with appropriate community resources and address a vast array of issues including but not limited to: work-life balance, alcohol & substance use, crisis counseling, stress management, marital/family issues, grief & loss, conflict resolution & parenting skills & support.
Kaitlyn is a Long Island, New York native and recently relocated to the RVA area. Prior to joining the team at Lifestance, Kaitlyn held the position of Director of LICADD’s Open Arms EAP program where she worked to connect clients with appropriate community resources and address a vast array of issues including but not limited to: work-life balance, alcohol & substance use, crisis counseling, stress management, marital/family issues, grief & loss, conflict resolution & parenting skills & support.
(866) 488-2298 View (866) 488-2298

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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.