Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Black Diamond, WA

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Tamara Axtell
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Black Diamond, WA 98010
Providing caring and evidence-based treatments for anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, and co-occurring addictions is one of my passions.
Where are you trying to go? Is your past or fear for the future like a ball and chain, shackling you from the freedom you crave? Can you imagine your ideal life? I love to help my clients find a way toward living the life they envision. We all need a little help sometimes when life gets complicated. I always commit to working as hard as my clients in the time we spend together in sessions. I help clients gain practical skills and confidence for whatever challenges they are facing. Call me today and we will work together to break through to your best life!
Providing caring and evidence-based treatments for anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, and co-occurring addictions is one of my passions.
Where are you trying to go? Is your past or fear for the future like a ball and chain, shackling you from the freedom you crave? Can you imagine your ideal life? I love to help my clients find a way toward living the life they envision. We all need a little help sometimes when life gets complicated. I always commit to working as hard as my clients in the time we spend together in sessions. I help clients gain practical skills and confidence for whatever challenges they are facing. Call me today and we will work together to break through to your best life!
(253) 649-2370 View (253) 649-2370
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Sandi Martinez
Counselor, MS, LMHC, EMMHS
Verified Verified
Black Diamond, WA 98010  (Online Only)
I am a bilingual therapist with over 8 years of experience, fluent in English and Spanish. I specialize in assisting injured workers navigate L&I worker's compensation claims and help them cope with the psychological impact of their injuries. I also worked for several years at an addiction treatment center and now see addiction clients in my private practice. My experience is in addressing chronic pain, addiction, depression, anxiety, sleep concerns, trauma/PTSD, and relationship issues. Committed to advocating for clients' mental well-being, I bring empathy and expertise to provide valuable and trusted support.
I am a bilingual therapist with over 8 years of experience, fluent in English and Spanish. I specialize in assisting injured workers navigate L&I worker's compensation claims and help them cope with the psychological impact of their injuries. I also worked for several years at an addiction treatment center and now see addiction clients in my private practice. My experience is in addressing chronic pain, addiction, depression, anxiety, sleep concerns, trauma/PTSD, and relationship issues. Committed to advocating for clients' mental well-being, I bring empathy and expertise to provide valuable and trusted support.
(360) 401-4450 View (360) 401-4450
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Endre Ferenc Voros
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Black Diamond, WA 98010
My work with individuals has focused on people who have a strong desire to live meaningful lives and have a sincere wish to be good partners, parents, and community members. At the same time, they feel distant from their deeper selves and find that their relationships and life are not what they had hoped they would be at this time. They find that they are inwardly blocked from living life more fully. My work with couples, families, children, and adolescents has focused on helping navigate challenging circumstances, stressors, familial and life events.
My work with individuals has focused on people who have a strong desire to live meaningful lives and have a sincere wish to be good partners, parents, and community members. At the same time, they feel distant from their deeper selves and find that their relationships and life are not what they had hoped they would be at this time. They find that they are inwardly blocked from living life more fully. My work with couples, families, children, and adolescents has focused on helping navigate challenging circumstances, stressors, familial and life events.
(360) 543-4567 View (360) 543-4567
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Brandy Oto
Counselor, MS, LMHC, SUDP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Black Diamond, WA 98010
I am most passionate about working with people who are not happy with their current situation and wanting to make a change. For individuals this might be wanting to analyze the relationship they are in, make a career change, challenge old mindsets that are no longer working for them or disuss current mental health symptoms they are experiencing. For couples this could be exploring compatability, communication challenges, lack of intimacy, ongoing conflict, confronting addiction or having experienced an affair. My training in trauma, addiction and recovering from affairs allows me to work with the most challenging circumstances.
I am most passionate about working with people who are not happy with their current situation and wanting to make a change. For individuals this might be wanting to analyze the relationship they are in, make a career change, challenge old mindsets that are no longer working for them or disuss current mental health symptoms they are experiencing. For couples this could be exploring compatability, communication challenges, lack of intimacy, ongoing conflict, confronting addiction or having experienced an affair. My training in trauma, addiction and recovering from affairs allows me to work with the most challenging circumstances.
(425) 906-1774 View (425) 906-1774
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Nicole Dooley
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Black Diamond, WA 98010  (Online Only)
Reaching out is such a brave and admirable action and I am excited for every single person that finds themselves at the beginning of their healing journey. I am here to help you explore your truest selves in an environment where you will be acknowledged and respected for who you are, and encouraged to know and be your most authentic self.
Reaching out is such a brave and admirable action and I am excited for every single person that finds themselves at the beginning of their healing journey. I am here to help you explore your truest selves in an environment where you will be acknowledged and respected for who you are, and encouraged to know and be your most authentic self.
(360) 226-5427 View (360) 226-5427

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Jennifer Spencer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Covington, WA 98042  (Online Only)
My name is Jennifer Spencer, MSW, LICSW, LCSW and I’m licensed in both Washington and Colorado. I offer fifteen years of professional experience in the helping profession. The modalities I prefer are client-centered, strengths-based, psychoanalytic, talk therapy, attachment-based, and mindfulness skills. My experience is working primarily with adults. My focus populations include women issues, queer issues, seniors with health conditions, veterans, PTSD, men’s issues, domestic violence in hetero and same-sex relationships, trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar, suicidal ideation, personality disorders, codependency, and narcissism.
My name is Jennifer Spencer, MSW, LICSW, LCSW and I’m licensed in both Washington and Colorado. I offer fifteen years of professional experience in the helping profession. The modalities I prefer are client-centered, strengths-based, psychoanalytic, talk therapy, attachment-based, and mindfulness skills. My experience is working primarily with adults. My focus populations include women issues, queer issues, seniors with health conditions, veterans, PTSD, men’s issues, domestic violence in hetero and same-sex relationships, trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar, suicidal ideation, personality disorders, codependency, and narcissism.
(509) 479-1368 View (509) 479-1368
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Andrea Murphy
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Enumclaw, WA 98022
I offer help with depression, anxiety, OCD, panic, bipolar, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders, relationship problems, parenting difficulties, substance abuse, school performance improvement and reaching emotional goals.
My approach to counseling is existential phenomenological psychology. I work with individuals, teens, families and couples to achieve their therapeutic goals. I help clients make adjustments in their lives and ways of thinking to improve their ability to manage behaviors, emotions, and life circumstances. I find that counseling works best when I can meet a client wherever they are at in their journey to help them create positive changes through goal setting, goal tracking and positive therapeutic interaction and participation.
I offer help with depression, anxiety, OCD, panic, bipolar, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders, relationship problems, parenting difficulties, substance abuse, school performance improvement and reaching emotional goals.
My approach to counseling is existential phenomenological psychology. I work with individuals, teens, families and couples to achieve their therapeutic goals. I help clients make adjustments in their lives and ways of thinking to improve their ability to manage behaviors, emotions, and life circumstances. I find that counseling works best when I can meet a client wherever they are at in their journey to help them create positive changes through goal setting, goal tracking and positive therapeutic interaction and participation.
(360) 233-8182 View (360) 233-8182
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Kyle G. Erickson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Maple Valley, WA 98038
I specialize in treating Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, OCD, Depression/ Bipolar, relationship concerns & stress management.
I have over 20 years experience helping high school aged teens (14-18), adults, couples & families. My therapy style is friendly and casual. I believe humor is healing & I use it often. My treatment approach involves talking through the issues/concerns, guiding clients towards personal insights/growth, and giving focused feedback/direction. I also teach theory guided interventions/skills that are effective at creating desired change and reducing negative symptoms. My approach has been refined by my clients. They want to be heard & understood, but they also want to learn & grow. I would like to partner with you to reach your goals.
I specialize in treating Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, OCD, Depression/ Bipolar, relationship concerns & stress management.
I have over 20 years experience helping high school aged teens (14-18), adults, couples & families. My therapy style is friendly and casual. I believe humor is healing & I use it often. My treatment approach involves talking through the issues/concerns, guiding clients towards personal insights/growth, and giving focused feedback/direction. I also teach theory guided interventions/skills that are effective at creating desired change and reducing negative symptoms. My approach has been refined by my clients. They want to be heard & understood, but they also want to learn & grow. I would like to partner with you to reach your goals.
(425) 405-6571 View (425) 405-6571
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Swati Gupta
MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Kent, WA 98030  (Online Only)
I am a licensed mental health clinician with over 4 years of experience, I specialize in working with teens and adults. I am a bilingual therapist who had the privilege to work with clients from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Currently, I offer virtual therapy and support for a wide range of mental health challenges, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, identity crisis, OCD, trauma, personality disorders, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, and more. By providing a safe and non-judgmental space, I strive to meet my clients where they are in the present moment, allowing us to work collaboratively towards their goals.
I am a licensed mental health clinician with over 4 years of experience, I specialize in working with teens and adults. I am a bilingual therapist who had the privilege to work with clients from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Currently, I offer virtual therapy and support for a wide range of mental health challenges, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, identity crisis, OCD, trauma, personality disorders, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, and more. By providing a safe and non-judgmental space, I strive to meet my clients where they are in the present moment, allowing us to work collaboratively towards their goals.
(425) 946-2228 View (425) 946-2228
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Mary Hendrickson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Maple Valley, WA 98038
She looks to create a non-judgmental, supportive environment for adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, life transitions, health challenges, and interpersonal difficulties.
Mary is a clinical psychologist who graduated in 1997 from Finch University of Health Sciences/Chicago Medial School (now named the Rosalind Franklin University). She has a PhD focusing on health psychology. She currently works with individual adults, and also has past experience working with children and their families. Her approach to care is that people feel and function best when they have a sense of direction and meaning in life, connection with others, compassion for self and others, and balance in their physical, emotional and social life.
She looks to create a non-judgmental, supportive environment for adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, life transitions, health challenges, and interpersonal difficulties.
Mary is a clinical psychologist who graduated in 1997 from Finch University of Health Sciences/Chicago Medial School (now named the Rosalind Franklin University). She has a PhD focusing on health psychology. She currently works with individual adults, and also has past experience working with children and their families. Her approach to care is that people feel and function best when they have a sense of direction and meaning in life, connection with others, compassion for self and others, and balance in their physical, emotional and social life.
(425) 243-0615 View (425) 243-0615
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Ryan Lindsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SUDP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bonney Lake, WA 98391  (Online Only)
My work focuses on substance use, codependency, relationship distress, life transitions, trauma, and bipolar disorders.
I am a father, a husband, Lakota, gay, cisgender, a believer in the immense beauty of nature & strength of the human spirit, and a person committed to helping make our world a better place. I know well what it means to live in depression, to find oneself spiraling out of control and into mania, to attempt self-defeating “self-medicating,” and to eventually look around at a life in tatters. These experiences make me a stronger, more empathetic therapist, and I know I have been tremendously lucky to discover and be able to pursue my passions – to find true meaning in how I move through the world. I want to help others do the same.
My work focuses on substance use, codependency, relationship distress, life transitions, trauma, and bipolar disorders.
I am a father, a husband, Lakota, gay, cisgender, a believer in the immense beauty of nature & strength of the human spirit, and a person committed to helping make our world a better place. I know well what it means to live in depression, to find oneself spiraling out of control and into mania, to attempt self-defeating “self-medicating,” and to eventually look around at a life in tatters. These experiences make me a stronger, more empathetic therapist, and I know I have been tremendously lucky to discover and be able to pursue my passions – to find true meaning in how I move through the world. I want to help others do the same.
(253) 215-8527 View (253) 215-8527
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Quiana S Roberts
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, MHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kent, WA 98030  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you strive to be the best, the best partner, the best parent, the best friend, the best at work, but you always feel like you fall short. Will life always be like this? Chaotic. Exhausting. Endless to-do lists. Despite your best efforts, there never seems to be enough time in the day. After caring for so many others in your life, you struggle to care for yourself. You're constantly running on empty. In the past, you've tried to make changes on your own, but nothing seems to work. You're stuck and not sure what to do next. You do not have to do this alone. I would love to help you on your journey to a healthier you!
Do you strive to be the best, the best partner, the best parent, the best friend, the best at work, but you always feel like you fall short. Will life always be like this? Chaotic. Exhausting. Endless to-do lists. Despite your best efforts, there never seems to be enough time in the day. After caring for so many others in your life, you struggle to care for yourself. You're constantly running on empty. In the past, you've tried to make changes on your own, but nothing seems to work. You're stuck and not sure what to do next. You do not have to do this alone. I would love to help you on your journey to a healthier you!
(206) 537-0093 View (206) 537-0093
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Matthew C. Ware
Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Bonney Lake, WA 98391  (Online Only)
I have a deep passion for helping trauma survivors, combat veterans, and people who are struggling with addiction to accomplish and sustain meaningful recoveries in their lives. I provide a non-judgmental, compassionate, and safe therapeutic space to help them achieve their goals. The most rewarding thing for me as a therapist is helping a client work through and heal from the trauma and shame that is so commonly the underlying cause of their substance use, addiction, or mental health challenges.
I have a deep passion for helping trauma survivors, combat veterans, and people who are struggling with addiction to accomplish and sustain meaningful recoveries in their lives. I provide a non-judgmental, compassionate, and safe therapeutic space to help them achieve their goals. The most rewarding thing for me as a therapist is helping a client work through and heal from the trauma and shame that is so commonly the underlying cause of their substance use, addiction, or mental health challenges.
(509) 303-4593 View (509) 303-4593
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Heidi Larsson
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CDP
Verified Verified
Kent, WA 98030
Welcome. I offer you an opportunity to feel safe and supported, to get centered and refreshed. I have a wide range of experience and am well trained in treating mood disorders, relationship concerns and trauma.
Welcome. I offer you an opportunity to feel safe and supported, to get centered and refreshed. I have a wide range of experience and am well trained in treating mood disorders, relationship concerns and trauma.
(206) 260-2098 View (206) 260-2098
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Eric Mills
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Lake Tapps, WA 98391  (Online Only)
My goal with clients is to assist them in finding their unique path towards feeling better. I assist clients with a number of challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress/trauma, coping, grief, intrusive thoughts, and boundaries. My allyship to diverse communities is essential to my work, and I value my connections with African American, LGBTQ+, kink, polyamory/consensual non-monogamy, & faith-based communities. By understanding who you are as a person, we will uncover what therapy options best suit you.
My goal with clients is to assist them in finding their unique path towards feeling better. I assist clients with a number of challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress/trauma, coping, grief, intrusive thoughts, and boundaries. My allyship to diverse communities is essential to my work, and I value my connections with African American, LGBTQ+, kink, polyamory/consensual non-monogamy, & faith-based communities. By understanding who you are as a person, we will uncover what therapy options best suit you.
(253) 313-9030 View (253) 313-9030
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Kate L Sherman
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Auburn, WA 98002  (Online Only)
Currently accepting new clients. So many people today are walking around, suffering in silence, beset with doubt, self-loathing, and self-recriminations. Especially now, as so many are being told their country is against them, self-compassion and self-love are very important pieces in our armor against the onslaught of negativity. A piece many are missing. I'd like to help you find it. Come to a place where you are seen and heard for who you are, without having to explain or defend your identity, lifestyle, or sexuality. Come laugh, come cuss, come cry. We can do this.
Currently accepting new clients. So many people today are walking around, suffering in silence, beset with doubt, self-loathing, and self-recriminations. Especially now, as so many are being told their country is against them, self-compassion and self-love are very important pieces in our armor against the onslaught of negativity. A piece many are missing. I'd like to help you find it. Come to a place where you are seen and heard for who you are, without having to explain or defend your identity, lifestyle, or sexuality. Come laugh, come cuss, come cry. We can do this.
(978) 528-3664 View (978) 528-3664
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Alisa Murray
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Kent, WA 98030  (Online Only)
Are you ready to make positive changes in your life? I specialize in nurturing personal growth and inner peace by fostering connection between the body, mind and spirit. My approach involves working to transform negative thinking patterns, increase bodily and emotional awareness, and improve communication with others. I listen carefully to discover how to build upon your strengths and design an action plan that fits your personality and your current challenges. For example, depending on your needs, written exercises, psychological tests, values clarification, or yoga-based anxiety reduction techniques may be used.
Are you ready to make positive changes in your life? I specialize in nurturing personal growth and inner peace by fostering connection between the body, mind and spirit. My approach involves working to transform negative thinking patterns, increase bodily and emotional awareness, and improve communication with others. I listen carefully to discover how to build upon your strengths and design an action plan that fits your personality and your current challenges. For example, depending on your needs, written exercises, psychological tests, values clarification, or yoga-based anxiety reduction techniques may be used.
(253) 271-4344 View (253) 271-4344
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Carly Palady Klee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Maple Valley, WA 98038  (Online Only)
I have approximately 2-3 openings at this time due to Summer Vacations and Military Deployments of clients! Please message your name, best contact information, and insurance type and I will respond after leave. Thank you! I am professionally trained in trauma-focused EMDR, CBT, CPT, and ACT therapy protocols for PTSD, Anxiety, Depression and Chronic Health/Disabilities. As well, I privately coach high-performing women to go from burnout to breakthrough in their careers, with less stress while better juggling family and work-life balance!
I have approximately 2-3 openings at this time due to Summer Vacations and Military Deployments of clients! Please message your name, best contact information, and insurance type and I will respond after leave. Thank you! I am professionally trained in trauma-focused EMDR, CBT, CPT, and ACT therapy protocols for PTSD, Anxiety, Depression and Chronic Health/Disabilities. As well, I privately coach high-performing women to go from burnout to breakthrough in their careers, with less stress while better juggling family and work-life balance!
(360) 516-4489 View (360) 516-4489
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Katelynn Saunders-Kosta
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bonney Lake, WA 98391  (Online Only)
As a mother of three and a wife, Katelynn brings a deep, personal understanding of family dynamics and the unique challenges of living with ADHD. Her own experiences have shaped her therapeutic approach, allowing her to connect with clients on a personal level while offering professional, compassionate guidance. She understands that life can be overwhelming and strives to create a space where her clients feel truly heard and supported.
As a mother of three and a wife, Katelynn brings a deep, personal understanding of family dynamics and the unique challenges of living with ADHD. Her own experiences have shaped her therapeutic approach, allowing her to connect with clients on a personal level while offering professional, compassionate guidance. She understands that life can be overwhelming and strives to create a space where her clients feel truly heard and supported.
(253) 237-7704 View (253) 237-7704
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Nick Senzee
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
Hi, I'm Nick. I'm a therapist trainee in Washington state. I typically work with religious trauma, LGBTQ+ and men's issues. My personal experiences have instilled in me a deep empathy and understanding of the challenges individuals face, particularly those related to identity, relationships, and issues around religion.
Hi, I'm Nick. I'm a therapist trainee in Washington state. I typically work with religious trauma, LGBTQ+ and men's issues. My personal experiences have instilled in me a deep empathy and understanding of the challenges individuals face, particularly those related to identity, relationships, and issues around religion.
(253) 893-8605 View (253) 893-8605

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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.