Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Normandy Park, WA
Sarah Kier
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MHP, CMHS, GAL
Verified Verified
Normandy Park, WA 98166
I AM accepting new telehealth clients. Email or text is the best way to reach me. A global pandemic has changed the way we operate overnight. Most people are finding adjusting to feelings of powerlessness, and ambivalence has taken a toll on their overall well-being, and family. Taking the first steps towards change for ourselves, and our family takes a lot of courage. I am glad you are reading this, and hope you hold how important taking care of your brain, body, and social emotional needs is. Therapy can provide a space that allows you to show up as you are and grow.
I AM accepting new telehealth clients. Email or text is the best way to reach me. A global pandemic has changed the way we operate overnight. Most people are finding adjusting to feelings of powerlessness, and ambivalence has taken a toll on their overall well-being, and family. Taking the first steps towards change for ourselves, and our family takes a lot of courage. I am glad you are reading this, and hope you hold how important taking care of your brain, body, and social emotional needs is. Therapy can provide a space that allows you to show up as you are and grow.
Geramy Michael Hudson
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Normandy Park, WA 98166 (Online Only)
Life sometimes presents with challenges and obstacles that seem impossible to get through. One may often times feel alone and that there's nowhere to turn; but there truly is. I look at the whole individual and their experience as unique and focus on helping the person reveal their true self; the person they always wanted to be.
Life sometimes presents with challenges and obstacles that seem impossible to get through. One may often times feel alone and that there's nowhere to turn; but there truly is. I look at the whole individual and their experience as unique and focus on helping the person reveal their true self; the person they always wanted to be.
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Michelle Solomon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Burien, WA 98166
I specialize in helping adults with bipolar disorder, stress and burnout, and family caregivers supporting a loved one with chronic mental illness.
Are you struggling to achieve work-life balance as a family mental health caregiver or someone with bipolar disorder? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed managing your mood or stressors of daily life? Sometimes it feels impossible to prioritize your needs and happiness, no matter what you do. Maybe you feel pressure to be “on” all the time, leaving you little room to breathe and relax. It's time to put yourself first. You're ready to advocate for yourself and have your own back. You crave balance in your routine. Let's work together to rediscover joy and pleasure in your life once again. I'm here to help you every step of the way.
I specialize in helping adults with bipolar disorder, stress and burnout, and family caregivers supporting a loved one with chronic mental illness.
Are you struggling to achieve work-life balance as a family mental health caregiver or someone with bipolar disorder? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed managing your mood or stressors of daily life? Sometimes it feels impossible to prioritize your needs and happiness, no matter what you do. Maybe you feel pressure to be “on” all the time, leaving you little room to breathe and relax. It's time to put yourself first. You're ready to advocate for yourself and have your own back. You crave balance in your routine. Let's work together to rediscover joy and pleasure in your life once again. I'm here to help you every step of the way.
I treat clients with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and who are survivors of trauma.
I am currently accepting new clients! I work through telehealth only, You are the expert on your own life. But, when life does not follow your best laid plans, you sometimes need help to work through the changes to become stronger than before. In the space we create together, you can examine your life journey and find ways to use your strengths to make a better life. In my practice, I use a strengths-based approach for individual therapy that is appropriate for adults of all genders, orientations, and ages. Together, I can to help you with life changes, sexuality, relationships, and self esteem.
I treat clients with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and who are survivors of trauma.
I am currently accepting new clients! I work through telehealth only, You are the expert on your own life. But, when life does not follow your best laid plans, you sometimes need help to work through the changes to become stronger than before. In the space we create together, you can examine your life journey and find ways to use your strengths to make a better life. In my practice, I use a strengths-based approach for individual therapy that is appropriate for adults of all genders, orientations, and ages. Together, I can to help you with life changes, sexuality, relationships, and self esteem.
Tanisha Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seatac, WA 98188 (Online Only)
I am very passionate and committed to helping others overcome the hardships of life. During these times, changes are hard, uncomfortable, overwhelming, and stressful. Let me be real, I am no stranger to feeling stuck, lost, alone, and sad. Which is why I am here to show you how resilient you are, and you can and will persevere. I welcome you to a place where we work collaboratively to be in the present moment, fully committed to developing skills to improve symptoms related to life struggles. If you’ve experienced similar hardships, I would be delighted to help you in learning tips/tricks to understanding and managing your symptoms.
I am very passionate and committed to helping others overcome the hardships of life. During these times, changes are hard, uncomfortable, overwhelming, and stressful. Let me be real, I am no stranger to feeling stuck, lost, alone, and sad. Which is why I am here to show you how resilient you are, and you can and will persevere. I welcome you to a place where we work collaboratively to be in the present moment, fully committed to developing skills to improve symptoms related to life struggles. If you’ve experienced similar hardships, I would be delighted to help you in learning tips/tricks to understanding and managing your symptoms.
Michael D Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSWA, LMSW
Verified Verified
Burien, WA 98166 (Online Only)
I work with all clients who are 18 years and older. I deliver both individual therapy as well as services for families. I work with a variety of clients who want to work on depression, anxiety, trauma, and abuse issues from the past to the present. The goal of therapy is to help each client develop coping skills to help manage their mental health symptoms. While my approach tends to be eclectic, I draw from different evidence-based interventions to provide tailored sessions for my clients. Some of the modalities I use include CBT, DBT, ACT, and Narrative therapy to help my clients become the best version of themselves.
I work with all clients who are 18 years and older. I deliver both individual therapy as well as services for families. I work with a variety of clients who want to work on depression, anxiety, trauma, and abuse issues from the past to the present. The goal of therapy is to help each client develop coping skills to help manage their mental health symptoms. While my approach tends to be eclectic, I draw from different evidence-based interventions to provide tailored sessions for my clients. Some of the modalities I use include CBT, DBT, ACT, and Narrative therapy to help my clients become the best version of themselves.
My ideal client would be searching for a counselor who is genuine, empathetic, unconditionally holds them in positive regard, and can connect to their experiences. They would have a goal of learning new skills, working on behavioral and cognitive change, and are willing to look at multiple solutions to achieve their goals. They would want to strive for success as they see it and want support in removing any barriers for a better and healthier future.
My ideal client would be searching for a counselor who is genuine, empathetic, unconditionally holds them in positive regard, and can connect to their experiences. They would have a goal of learning new skills, working on behavioral and cognitive change, and are willing to look at multiple solutions to achieve their goals. They would want to strive for success as they see it and want support in removing any barriers for a better and healthier future.
Julian Chavez-Gamez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seatac, WA 98158 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Individual therapy with me always begins by learning how to check-in with our nervous system to ensure we are creating a neutral and/or safe space that's required to begin to take a deeper look at what's underneath some of the challenging situations you may be responding to. Therapy is an insight-oriented process where we'll improve our ability to self-regulate and connect with others. I work from a polyvagal informed approach which is also known as the science of safety and connection. It's through this approach that we will begin to understand how your nervous system responds to cues of safety and danger.
Individual therapy with me always begins by learning how to check-in with our nervous system to ensure we are creating a neutral and/or safe space that's required to begin to take a deeper look at what's underneath some of the challenging situations you may be responding to. Therapy is an insight-oriented process where we'll improve our ability to self-regulate and connect with others. I work from a polyvagal informed approach which is also known as the science of safety and connection. It's through this approach that we will begin to understand how your nervous system responds to cues of safety and danger.
Now Accepting Kaiser HMO. Accepting new Clients, Telehealth Available, email for fast response! Supervision- I will be accepting Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associates (LMHCAs) for supervision. I provide a bundle of services for LMHCAs that includes required supervision hours, office use and some billing. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of experience working with individuals of all ages. I have provided therapy for a wide range of issues including treating Depression, Anxiety, family and parenting difficulties, stress management, trauma, drug and alcohol issues, and addressing life changes
Now Accepting Kaiser HMO. Accepting new Clients, Telehealth Available, email for fast response! Supervision- I will be accepting Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associates (LMHCAs) for supervision. I provide a bundle of services for LMHCAs that includes required supervision hours, office use and some billing. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of experience working with individuals of all ages. I have provided therapy for a wide range of issues including treating Depression, Anxiety, family and parenting difficulties, stress management, trauma, drug and alcohol issues, and addressing life changes
Trish Ferreira
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Des Moines, WA 98198 (Online Only)
Everyone goes through difficult times and needs a little additional support sometimes. I am interested in assisting you in finding ways to meet your personal goals. This is a collaborative, confidential process that can involve learning new coping skills, improving communication skills, increasing motivation for change, working through past trauma or feelings of grief, starting recovery for an addiction, or any of numerous other therapeutic goals. I have been working as a mental health therapist since 2000, and I find it very rewarding to be able to help others enrich their lives.
Everyone goes through difficult times and needs a little additional support sometimes. I am interested in assisting you in finding ways to meet your personal goals. This is a collaborative, confidential process that can involve learning new coping skills, improving communication skills, increasing motivation for change, working through past trauma or feelings of grief, starting recovery for an addiction, or any of numerous other therapeutic goals. I have been working as a mental health therapist since 2000, and I find it very rewarding to be able to help others enrich their lives.
Rosemary Bannon Tyksinski, PhD, LLC
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NBCMC , BCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Burien, WA 98166
Awarded Bellevue's Best Mental Health & Counseling Business for 8 consecutive years. Because your life isn't like anyone else's your therapy shouldn't be either. Your therapy is designed to fit your needs, strengths, vulnerabilities, and personality. I offer a flexible array of therapeutic approaches providing both short-term problem-focused therapy and long-term attachment-based therapy. Your therapy is approached holistically because every part of your life and health are important to your well being.
Awarded Bellevue's Best Mental Health & Counseling Business for 8 consecutive years. Because your life isn't like anyone else's your therapy shouldn't be either. Your therapy is designed to fit your needs, strengths, vulnerabilities, and personality. I offer a flexible array of therapeutic approaches providing both short-term problem-focused therapy and long-term attachment-based therapy. Your therapy is approached holistically because every part of your life and health are important to your well being.
I have over 35 years of service in individual, couples and group counseling. I am a compassionate friend, open to healing your heart and opening your mind by deepening spirit and celebrating the Real You. I have worked in community mental health centers, schools and private practice facilitating domestic violence offender programs, recovery programs, anger management programs, protective non-risk parenting groups, providing spiritual, emotional, cognitive and behavioral counseling to individuals. I love working with individuals around issues of trauma, relationships, and emotional regulation.
I have over 35 years of service in individual, couples and group counseling. I am a compassionate friend, open to healing your heart and opening your mind by deepening spirit and celebrating the Real You. I have worked in community mental health centers, schools and private practice facilitating domestic violence offender programs, recovery programs, anger management programs, protective non-risk parenting groups, providing spiritual, emotional, cognitive and behavioral counseling to individuals. I love working with individuals around issues of trauma, relationships, and emotional regulation.
Gold Counseling Services
Counselor, MS, LMHC , BCPC
Verified Verified
Tukwila, WA 98188 (Online Only)
Brett G. Gold, MS, is a Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC- #00004341) and a Board Certified Professional Counselor (BCPD). Brett’s specialty is working with children, adolescents and their families to improve communication, teach life skills to create strategies for better decision making, problem solving, self-improvement and acceptance. Brett received his BA, BS and MS degree in Psychology from Eastern Washington University (Magna cum laude)*. in Cheney Washington. Brett received his Master's degree in Developmental and Clinical Counseling with a specific focus on the treatment of children and adolescents.
Brett G. Gold, MS, is a Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC- #00004341) and a Board Certified Professional Counselor (BCPD). Brett’s specialty is working with children, adolescents and their families to improve communication, teach life skills to create strategies for better decision making, problem solving, self-improvement and acceptance. Brett received his BA, BS and MS degree in Psychology from Eastern Washington University (Magna cum laude)*. in Cheney Washington. Brett received his Master's degree in Developmental and Clinical Counseling with a specific focus on the treatment of children and adolescents.
During the therapeutic process, I challenge clients with the statement that I am "Daring You to Be YOU!" This challenge of personal acceptance is designed to help individuals to evaluate their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to determine what is hindering them from achieving their goals. As clients go through the therapeutic process, they learn to develop the intimacy (in-to-me-I-see) needed to develop the strength to face life's challenges. The ideal client wants therapeutic support in acknowledging personal triggers, defining happiness, developing healthy relationships, and identifying areas for personal development.
During the therapeutic process, I challenge clients with the statement that I am "Daring You to Be YOU!" This challenge of personal acceptance is designed to help individuals to evaluate their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to determine what is hindering them from achieving their goals. As clients go through the therapeutic process, they learn to develop the intimacy (in-to-me-I-see) needed to develop the strength to face life's challenges. The ideal client wants therapeutic support in acknowledging personal triggers, defining happiness, developing healthy relationships, and identifying areas for personal development.
Are you experiencing issues that are impacting life satisfaction, decisions, career, and relationships? You may find yourself experiencing anything from a vague sense of un-ease about your life to an intensely felt anxiety, worry or depression. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic styles that serve to increase awareness and build new understandings so that change may be experienced within a supportive therapeutic relationship.
Are you experiencing issues that are impacting life satisfaction, decisions, career, and relationships? You may find yourself experiencing anything from a vague sense of un-ease about your life to an intensely felt anxiety, worry or depression. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic styles that serve to increase awareness and build new understandings so that change may be experienced within a supportive therapeutic relationship.
I have 20 years of clinical experience in providing evidenced-based treatment. As a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, I work with children, adolescents, adults, & families with a variety of issues and challenges, including trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting challenges, children emotional & behavioral issues, stress, etc... I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT skills, Play Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Guided by my client's needs and issues, I use a variety of therapeutic orientations to work with children, adults, and families.
I have 20 years of clinical experience in providing evidenced-based treatment. As a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, I work with children, adolescents, adults, & families with a variety of issues and challenges, including trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting challenges, children emotional & behavioral issues, stress, etc... I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT skills, Play Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Guided by my client's needs and issues, I use a variety of therapeutic orientations to work with children, adults, and families.
I am a nationally registered art therapist. Using creative processes helps us develop new ways of thinking and new insights into our actions, reactions, and behaviors...and know that if you don't want to make art, you don't have to. It's always an option and never required.
I am a nationally registered art therapist. Using creative processes helps us develop new ways of thinking and new insights into our actions, reactions, and behaviors...and know that if you don't want to make art, you don't have to. It's always an option and never required.
Come as you are. You are experiencing life’s struggles living with ADHD, anxiety and trauma. Things are not working like they might have in the past and you are looking to reflect on what is right for you to heal, to transform. You need a safe space to explore, express and feel all your emotions and values. You are done feeling judged about the right and wrongs of your own feelings and thoughts and are ready to focus on yourself and what works for you. Through fostering a strong therapeutic alliance, we can amplify your strengths to handle life’s challenges.
Come as you are. You are experiencing life’s struggles living with ADHD, anxiety and trauma. Things are not working like they might have in the past and you are looking to reflect on what is right for you to heal, to transform. You need a safe space to explore, express and feel all your emotions and values. You are done feeling judged about the right and wrongs of your own feelings and thoughts and are ready to focus on yourself and what works for you. Through fostering a strong therapeutic alliance, we can amplify your strengths to handle life’s challenges.
I work with teens and adults who would like to address the ways mental health, stress, grief, and/or the many systems we all must navigate can impede on our optimal thriving. We explore ways to be resilient in the face of hardship and turmoil. I can support Folx with identifying if they have mental health symptoms that can be alleviated with treatment. For some, I am a supportive and compassionate sounding board in this increasingly disconnected world. I truly believe that healing and hope are possible for us all, the path forward can be daunting and can only be made better with good support.
I work with teens and adults who would like to address the ways mental health, stress, grief, and/or the many systems we all must navigate can impede on our optimal thriving. We explore ways to be resilient in the face of hardship and turmoil. I can support Folx with identifying if they have mental health symptoms that can be alleviated with treatment. For some, I am a supportive and compassionate sounding board in this increasingly disconnected world. I truly believe that healing and hope are possible for us all, the path forward can be daunting and can only be made better with good support.
You are in luck! Thankfully you no longer need to sift through anymore therapist profiles on this site, I assume you're looking for a competent therapist to help you deal with the various curve balls that existence throws at us. First off, life is hard & we need other people to help us through times when things fall apart. All of us have fears that most of us spend a lot of energy avoiding for good reason. But unfortunately avoidance can get in the way of our growth and compound our difficulties. Going about this alone can make our challenges even more difficult. We need someone with compassion/skillset to guide us through the BS
You are in luck! Thankfully you no longer need to sift through anymore therapist profiles on this site, I assume you're looking for a competent therapist to help you deal with the various curve balls that existence throws at us. First off, life is hard & we need other people to help us through times when things fall apart. All of us have fears that most of us spend a lot of energy avoiding for good reason. But unfortunately avoidance can get in the way of our growth and compound our difficulties. Going about this alone can make our challenges even more difficult. We need someone with compassion/skillset to guide us through the BS
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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.