Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Issaquah, WA
Mary West Brandenburg
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027 (Online Only)
I am well acquainted with the issues of depression/ bipolar, anxieties and fears, obsessive compulsive disorder, sexual abuse, healthy sexuality, LGBTQ issues, empty nest, life transitions, grief and loss, recovery, addiction and the brain, codependency, cancer (survivor!), inner child work, conflict and communication issues, divorce, blended and intact families.
When I was a girl there was no one to tell my deepest darkest secrets. My life's work is to be a trusted, healing person to those in pain. My therapy room is many things: a confessional, a delivery room, a crucible, a place of radical honesty with a whole lot of grace. Most of all it is a safe place for you to tell your story, to find strength and hope, to cry, and to heal. I embrace a holistic approach which considers your spirit, mind, body, & community.
I am well acquainted with the issues of depression/ bipolar, anxieties and fears, obsessive compulsive disorder, sexual abuse, healthy sexuality, LGBTQ issues, empty nest, life transitions, grief and loss, recovery, addiction and the brain, codependency, cancer (survivor!), inner child work, conflict and communication issues, divorce, blended and intact families.
When I was a girl there was no one to tell my deepest darkest secrets. My life's work is to be a trusted, healing person to those in pain. My therapy room is many things: a confessional, a delivery room, a crucible, a place of radical honesty with a whole lot of grace. Most of all it is a safe place for you to tell your story, to find strength and hope, to cry, and to heal. I embrace a holistic approach which considers your spirit, mind, body, & community.
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.
Vicki Skelton - Centered Mind Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with adolescents, teens and adults and couples struggling with depression, bipolar, anxiety, disordered eating, relationship issues, and adjustment to life transitions. I’ve worked in the middle and high-school settings, helping adolescents and teens address issues of low self-esteem, stress and anxiety, lack of academic motivation, bullying, peer pressure, anger management, and family problems. Having had personal experience with infertility, I have a passion for working with those struggling in this area, helping them with the feelings of frustration, stress, loss and relationship challenges.
I enjoy working with adolescents, teens and adults and couples struggling with depression, bipolar, anxiety, disordered eating, relationship issues, and adjustment to life transitions. I’ve worked in the middle and high-school settings, helping adolescents and teens address issues of low self-esteem, stress and anxiety, lack of academic motivation, bullying, peer pressure, anger management, and family problems. Having had personal experience with infertility, I have a passion for working with those struggling in this area, helping them with the feelings of frustration, stress, loss and relationship challenges.
Kyle G. Erickson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027
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.
Stephani Wolfe is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Arizona who has been practicing since 2007. Stephani supports individuals as they work to understand and better navigate the world around them. She has worked with individuals with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, as well as those without formal diagnoses that are simply going through difficult times. Stephani comes from a client centered and cognitive behavioral framework but believes that the relationship and trust between the client and provider is paramount.
Stephani Wolfe is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Arizona who has been practicing since 2007. Stephani supports individuals as they work to understand and better navigate the world around them. She has worked with individuals with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, as well as those without formal diagnoses that are simply going through difficult times. Stephani comes from a client centered and cognitive behavioral framework but believes that the relationship and trust between the client and provider is paramount.
Hi! Welcome! As a licensed psychologist I have had the opportunity to work with a very diversified group of clients. I believe there are unique strengths, aspirations, vulnerabilities, tendernesses, joys and heartbreaks in every person's life. It is my privilege to help people know and accept their authentic selves and become more mindful, loving, compassionate and nurturing toward themselves and others. I work with clients with more acute issues (anxiety, depression, life transitions) as well as long standing trauma, emotional pain or mental health concerns. I want clients to leave my office feeling understood and hopeful.
Hi! Welcome! As a licensed psychologist I have had the opportunity to work with a very diversified group of clients. I believe there are unique strengths, aspirations, vulnerabilities, tendernesses, joys and heartbreaks in every person's life. It is my privilege to help people know and accept their authentic selves and become more mindful, loving, compassionate and nurturing toward themselves and others. I work with clients with more acute issues (anxiety, depression, life transitions) as well as long standing trauma, emotional pain or mental health concerns. I want clients to leave my office feeling understood and hopeful.
Beau Reilly, PhD, ABPP, ABPdN is a neuropsychologist who is board certified in pediatric neuropsychology and clinical child and adolescent psychology. He provides neuropsychological assessment, treatment, and consultation for children and families with neurodevelopmental needs. Dr. Reilly obtained his doctorate in clinical psychology from Seattle Pacific University in 2010. He obtained board certification from the American Board of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology (ABCCAP) in 2013 and board certification in Pediatric Neuropsychology from the American Board of Pediatric Neuropsychology (ABPdN) in 2014.
Beau Reilly, PhD, ABPP, ABPdN is a neuropsychologist who is board certified in pediatric neuropsychology and clinical child and adolescent psychology. He provides neuropsychological assessment, treatment, and consultation for children and families with neurodevelopmental needs. Dr. Reilly obtained his doctorate in clinical psychology from Seattle Pacific University in 2010. He obtained board certification from the American Board of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology (ABCCAP) in 2013 and board certification in Pediatric Neuropsychology from the American Board of Pediatric Neuropsychology (ABPdN) in 2014.
Stacy J Heinle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027
Hi! Looking for a therapist is not easy, great job taking the first step. Choosing someone to work with on issues of depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, the addiction of loved ones, unexpected life changes, complex trauma, secondary trauma, is also no small feat. My approach is to create a safe and healing space for us to talk about and work through tough issues, to listen and hear your experience, to guide you to potential solutions and find ways of achieving your goals. I have 20 years of experience working with individuals and couples facing challenges and believe anything is possible.
Hi! Looking for a therapist is not easy, great job taking the first step. Choosing someone to work with on issues of depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, the addiction of loved ones, unexpected life changes, complex trauma, secondary trauma, is also no small feat. My approach is to create a safe and healing space for us to talk about and work through tough issues, to listen and hear your experience, to guide you to potential solutions and find ways of achieving your goals. I have 20 years of experience working with individuals and couples facing challenges and believe anything is possible.
Neupathway (Stacy Kratz)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98027
Dr. Stacy Kratz is a positive, compassionate, and enthusiastic PhD LCSW with over 15 years of experience at the forefront of therapy. She specializes in helping clients aged 13 and older develop effective life strategies and achieve relationship success. With deep empathy, Dr. Kratz supports her patients in setting goals and creating actionable plans for personal growth. She employs evidence-based, personalized treatments, focusing on compassionate care, genuine positive regard, hope, and humor. Dr. Kratz believes that a strong therapeutic relationship, combined with cutting-edge approaches, is key to successful treatment.
Dr. Stacy Kratz is a positive, compassionate, and enthusiastic PhD LCSW with over 15 years of experience at the forefront of therapy. She specializes in helping clients aged 13 and older develop effective life strategies and achieve relationship success. With deep empathy, Dr. Kratz supports her patients in setting goals and creating actionable plans for personal growth. She employs evidence-based, personalized treatments, focusing on compassionate care, genuine positive regard, hope, and humor. Dr. Kratz believes that a strong therapeutic relationship, combined with cutting-edge approaches, is key to successful treatment.
Serving people for 30 years in various settings (hospitaIs, schools, outpatient), I have learned what skills, attitudes, and attributes contribute to our sense of well-being and purpose and what boosts our confidence in handling life challenges. Youth as well as adults will understand the connection between feelings, behaviors and thoughts and modify those that don't work well for them. Whether a crisis, divorce, or relationship problem at home or school, difficulty being the parent or partner you wish, or self-sabotaging behaviors, I will help you harness these situations, and use them as springboards to becoming the person you most want to be.
Serving people for 30 years in various settings (hospitaIs, schools, outpatient), I have learned what skills, attitudes, and attributes contribute to our sense of well-being and purpose and what boosts our confidence in handling life challenges. Youth as well as adults will understand the connection between feelings, behaviors and thoughts and modify those that don't work well for them. Whether a crisis, divorce, or relationship problem at home or school, difficulty being the parent or partner you wish, or self-sabotaging behaviors, I will help you harness these situations, and use them as springboards to becoming the person you most want to be.
Welcome! Life can be challenging and can lead us to unexpected places sometimes. Whether you’re feeling stuck or experiencing stress, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, parenting issues, trauma, or other concerns, I will come alongside you to help navigate your journey towards hope and healing. With my gentle, yet direct, compassionate, and non-judgmental approach, I can help you discover the tools that you have within yourself for learning new skills that serve you better to create lasting, positive change. Let's work together to help you set and achieve your goals!
Welcome! Life can be challenging and can lead us to unexpected places sometimes. Whether you’re feeling stuck or experiencing stress, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, parenting issues, trauma, or other concerns, I will come alongside you to help navigate your journey towards hope and healing. With my gentle, yet direct, compassionate, and non-judgmental approach, I can help you discover the tools that you have within yourself for learning new skills that serve you better to create lasting, positive change. Let's work together to help you set and achieve your goals!
Centered Mind Counseling - Issaquah Location
Counselor, LMHC, PsyD, LMFT, LICSW, ARNP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027
Centered Mind Counseling Services offers counseling, nutrition & medication management services. Our caring and skilled professionals provide services to children, teens, individuals, couples, and families. In-Person or Telehealth Video Sessions. We offer you a wide range of clinical expertise, more specialty treatment areas to help you, and an expanded availability of services. We are committed to working with you or your child to create the long-lasting changes you desire. Call or text us at (425) 269-3277. Together, we can determine how we can help you!
Centered Mind Counseling Services offers counseling, nutrition & medication management services. Our caring and skilled professionals provide services to children, teens, individuals, couples, and families. In-Person or Telehealth Video Sessions. We offer you a wide range of clinical expertise, more specialty treatment areas to help you, and an expanded availability of services. We are committed to working with you or your child to create the long-lasting changes you desire. Call or text us at (425) 269-3277. Together, we can determine how we can help you!
Hello, and welcome. It takes courage to call and ask for a counseling appointment. If you come to see me you can expect professional, supportive counseling to help you along life's confusing path. I create an atmosphere that is caring, compassionate and not-judgmental, a place where your thoughts and feelings will be honored and understood. We will explore the difficulties you are facing and your present awareness of yourself and reality. I will help you investigate old and new solutions to the problems that confront you. We will explore new skills and abilities to help you cope with the pressures of life.
Hello, and welcome. It takes courage to call and ask for a counseling appointment. If you come to see me you can expect professional, supportive counseling to help you along life's confusing path. I create an atmosphere that is caring, compassionate and not-judgmental, a place where your thoughts and feelings will be honored and understood. We will explore the difficulties you are facing and your present awareness of yourself and reality. I will help you investigate old and new solutions to the problems that confront you. We will explore new skills and abilities to help you cope with the pressures of life.
Often the safest way we cope with the aftershock of trauma is to create a workable persona or "protector," vigilantly committed to keeping us safe by avoiding further emotional injury at any cost. As adults, day-to-day challenges trigger our protective parts with anxiety-provoking situations that elicit reactive, shielding responses, & keep us stuck looping in repetitive cycles. While these protective defenses with their "never again" mantra had reliably sheltered our vulnerability in the past, today they function as painful reminders of lingering wounds and barriers to joyful, meaningful connection with others.
Often the safest way we cope with the aftershock of trauma is to create a workable persona or "protector," vigilantly committed to keeping us safe by avoiding further emotional injury at any cost. As adults, day-to-day challenges trigger our protective parts with anxiety-provoking situations that elicit reactive, shielding responses, & keep us stuck looping in repetitive cycles. While these protective defenses with their "never again" mantra had reliably sheltered our vulnerability in the past, today they function as painful reminders of lingering wounds and barriers to joyful, meaningful connection with others.
Accepting New Patients, same week availability................................... Louis Poeltl Ed.S, NCC, C-DBT, LMHC, LPC is a clinical mental health counselor with over 15 years of experience providing therapeutic services to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. With a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and an Education Specialist Degree in Family Counseling, Louis is especially suited to incorporate clients’ familial and cultural backgrounds to uncover negative internalized beliefs that are holding back clients from living their best lives now.
Accepting New Patients, same week availability................................... Louis Poeltl Ed.S, NCC, C-DBT, LMHC, LPC is a clinical mental health counselor with over 15 years of experience providing therapeutic services to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. With a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and an Education Specialist Degree in Family Counseling, Louis is especially suited to incorporate clients’ familial and cultural backgrounds to uncover negative internalized beliefs that are holding back clients from living their best lives now.
Everyone goes through challenging situations in their life. I am here to help you find the healthiest way to navigate difficult situations, achieve personal goals and work toward getting you where you want to be in a mindful and meaningful way. I use evidenced based therapies to provide effective treatments for a variety of issues and situations. I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals going through some tough life changes! I look forward to helping you navigate some of these life changes!
Everyone goes through challenging situations in their life. I am here to help you find the healthiest way to navigate difficult situations, achieve personal goals and work toward getting you where you want to be in a mindful and meaningful way. I use evidenced based therapies to provide effective treatments for a variety of issues and situations. I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals going through some tough life changes! I look forward to helping you navigate some of these life changes!
The fact that you are reading this shows that you are taking the first step toward healing. Finding a therapist to walk with you during a difficult time can be challenging and identifying a therapist that “fits right” is just as important as the journey itself. You may be struggling with a big life change, broken relationship, parenting challenges, health problems, anxiety/depression or marital distress among many other issues. You are ready to do the work needed to live a balanced and fulfilling life. It is my honor to hold space with you as you journey toward resolution and restored health.
The fact that you are reading this shows that you are taking the first step toward healing. Finding a therapist to walk with you during a difficult time can be challenging and identifying a therapist that “fits right” is just as important as the journey itself. You may be struggling with a big life change, broken relationship, parenting challenges, health problems, anxiety/depression or marital distress among many other issues. You are ready to do the work needed to live a balanced and fulfilling life. It is my honor to hold space with you as you journey toward resolution and restored health.
I am a warm, empathic, and gently challenging counselor. I draw from a range of therapeutic treatment modalities to tailor therapy to you as a unique individual. I welcome enquiries from adults, couples, children and teenagers experiencing a wide range of difficulties. I am dedicated to understanding the internal and external strengths that are inherent in each of us. My clients come to me because they enjoy the deep sense of trust, safety and mutual respect that I create. I look forward to meeting you and beginning the exciting and challenging journey towards positive and enduring change.
I am a warm, empathic, and gently challenging counselor. I draw from a range of therapeutic treatment modalities to tailor therapy to you as a unique individual. I welcome enquiries from adults, couples, children and teenagers experiencing a wide range of difficulties. I am dedicated to understanding the internal and external strengths that are inherent in each of us. My clients come to me because they enjoy the deep sense of trust, safety and mutual respect that I create. I look forward to meeting you and beginning the exciting and challenging journey towards positive and enduring change.
Gabrielle Rosenthal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have extensive experience working with people of all ages, building therapeutic relationships across the board with many groups of people. I have worked with children, adolescents and their families for over 20 years of my career. I have experience in working with individuals dealing with addiction of themselves or their loved ones, domestic violence, grief and loss, aging and transitioning to new stages of life. I am able to provide support around depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, and managing positive life changes as those can also cause changes in your mental health.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have extensive experience working with people of all ages, building therapeutic relationships across the board with many groups of people. I have worked with children, adolescents and their families for over 20 years of my career. I have experience in working with individuals dealing with addiction of themselves or their loved ones, domestic violence, grief and loss, aging and transitioning to new stages of life. I am able to provide support around depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, and managing positive life changes as those can also cause changes in your mental health.
As a mental health counselor, I work with adults ages 18-65 who are seeking to make positive changes in their lives. Whether that is managing symptoms of mental health like anxiety or depression, processing trauma, or unforeseen life circumstances, together we can develop a path of success.
As a mental health counselor, I work with adults ages 18-65 who are seeking to make positive changes in their lives. Whether that is managing symptoms of mental health like anxiety or depression, processing trauma, or unforeseen life circumstances, together we can develop a path of success.
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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.