Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Spokane, WA
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Kingrey Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSWIA
Verified Verified
Spokane, WA 99201
I love to assist my clients during a time of transition particular adolescents and young adults. I also love working with parents and their children. I have 5 years in crisis mental health of all ages. I have also worked in the medical and school social work field. I particularly work with adolescents and young adults with depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral concerns and onset of severe mental illness. I also enjoy working with those with bipolar disorder, mood dysregulation, personality disorders and suicide ideation.
I love to assist my clients during a time of transition particular adolescents and young adults. I also love working with parents and their children. I have 5 years in crisis mental health of all ages. I have also worked in the medical and school social work field. I particularly work with adolescents and young adults with depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral concerns and onset of severe mental illness. I also enjoy working with those with bipolar disorder, mood dysregulation, personality disorders and suicide ideation.
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Hi! Thanks for checking out my information - I primarily work with adults with PTSD who struggle with flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, or avoidance behaviors that are impacting their quality of life and relationships with others. In looking at your patterns of thinking, I'll teach you skills to think more flexibly and to move away from feelings of guilt and shame. I also work with people who have diagnoses of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder who may feel scared or uncertain about their diagnosis or symptoms, or in adjusting to a new diagnosis.
Hi! Thanks for checking out my information - I primarily work with adults with PTSD who struggle with flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, or avoidance behaviors that are impacting their quality of life and relationships with others. In looking at your patterns of thinking, I'll teach you skills to think more flexibly and to move away from feelings of guilt and shame. I also work with people who have diagnoses of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder who may feel scared or uncertain about their diagnosis or symptoms, or in adjusting to a new diagnosis.
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Gina Antonia Nepa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LMSW, CTP
Verified Verified
Spokane, WA 99201 (Online Only)
I'm honored to get to hold space with you. I am primarily offering ADHD assessments at this time. I’m passionate about working with clients to confirm or rule out ADHD, and offer subsequent treatment to support in ADHD management and/or the presence of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance misuse, and trauma impact. I'm particularly passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ folks, and believe that liberation of shame is imperative in a strong therapeutic partnership. I fundamentally believe that each of us is doing our best with the tools that we have.
I'm honored to get to hold space with you. I am primarily offering ADHD assessments at this time. I’m passionate about working with clients to confirm or rule out ADHD, and offer subsequent treatment to support in ADHD management and/or the presence of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance misuse, and trauma impact. I'm particularly passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ folks, and believe that liberation of shame is imperative in a strong therapeutic partnership. I fundamentally believe that each of us is doing our best with the tools that we have.
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Specialties: Emotional Dysregulation, Life Transitions, Grief/Loss, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar and Borderline Personality Disorder.
Hello, I’m Sarah Walsh (she/her). I’m an associate licensed clinician social worker. My bachelor’s and master’s degrees are both in social work from Walden University and led to a clinical focus in my practice of social work. Before I was a therapist, I worked in roles such as caregiving, inpatient psychiatric care, crisis line work, and case management. I was intensively trained in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) through Behavioral Tech. Other modalities I have training in are internal family systems and the Gottman Method.
Specialties: Emotional Dysregulation, Life Transitions, Grief/Loss, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar and Borderline Personality Disorder.
Hello, I’m Sarah Walsh (she/her). I’m an associate licensed clinician social worker. My bachelor’s and master’s degrees are both in social work from Walden University and led to a clinical focus in my practice of social work. Before I was a therapist, I worked in roles such as caregiving, inpatient psychiatric care, crisis line work, and case management. I was intensively trained in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) through Behavioral Tech. Other modalities I have training in are internal family systems and the Gottman Method.
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LaBre Roy
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC, LMHCA, RMHC-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spokane, WA 99201 (Online Only)
Greetings! I’ve endured some wonderful and difficult experiences that have shaped who I am and how I help. My professional and personal journey has provided me with unique clinical knowledge that includes trauma, PTSD, anxiety, hopeless depression, cycles of substance abuse, and severe mental illnesses such as borderline personality disorder, bipolar, and schizophrenia.. By working with diverse (BIPOC) populations I have been successful in helping clients develop interpersonal communication skills, healthy coping strategies, and promoting optimal mental health.
Greetings! I’ve endured some wonderful and difficult experiences that have shaped who I am and how I help. My professional and personal journey has provided me with unique clinical knowledge that includes trauma, PTSD, anxiety, hopeless depression, cycles of substance abuse, and severe mental illnesses such as borderline personality disorder, bipolar, and schizophrenia.. By working with diverse (BIPOC) populations I have been successful in helping clients develop interpersonal communication skills, healthy coping strategies, and promoting optimal mental health.
I have worked with those struggling with ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder.
I am a LMHCA. Much of my background has been working in the community mental health setting. There, I was able work with clients and their families who come from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. My specialty had been working with adolescents and young adults however, I have enjoyed working with all ages.
I have worked with those struggling with ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder.
I am a LMHCA. Much of my background has been working in the community mental health setting. There, I was able work with clients and their families who come from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. My specialty had been working with adolescents and young adults however, I have enjoyed working with all ages.
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LeNeice Gavin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC, LMSW
Verified Verified
Spokane, WA 99201 (Online Only)
Services provided: Individual Counseling to clients who are 18+: Services: Adjustment, Aging, Anger, Anxiety, Bipolar, Chronic Illness, Depression, Domestic Abuse, End of Life, Family Systems Therapy, First Responders, Gambling Addiction, LGBT-Friendly, Multi-Cultural Issues; Racial Trauma, Relationships, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Veterans & more.
My ideal client is someone who is courageous enough to seek services, and committed enough to follow through with their established counseling treatment plan needs. Someone who truly desires to get better, and who is willing to put in the work to achieve their goals.
Services provided: Individual Counseling to clients who are 18+: Services: Adjustment, Aging, Anger, Anxiety, Bipolar, Chronic Illness, Depression, Domestic Abuse, End of Life, Family Systems Therapy, First Responders, Gambling Addiction, LGBT-Friendly, Multi-Cultural Issues; Racial Trauma, Relationships, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Veterans & more.
My ideal client is someone who is courageous enough to seek services, and committed enough to follow through with their established counseling treatment plan needs. Someone who truly desires to get better, and who is willing to put in the work to achieve their goals.
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My clients are usually stuck between the vision they have of who they want to be, and the reality of how they think and feel; I offer skilled complex trauma therapy to help heal from pain of the past, allowing clients to become the whole and happy versions of themselves they can be, turning their envisioned selves into reality. My clients come from diverse backgrounds; are usually working through childhood or relationship pain; and are courageously facing their past. I help clients conquer complex PTSD, depression, anxiety, and chronic mental health challenges like bipolar disorder.
My clients are usually stuck between the vision they have of who they want to be, and the reality of how they think and feel; I offer skilled complex trauma therapy to help heal from pain of the past, allowing clients to become the whole and happy versions of themselves they can be, turning their envisioned selves into reality. My clients come from diverse backgrounds; are usually working through childhood or relationship pain; and are courageously facing their past. I help clients conquer complex PTSD, depression, anxiety, and chronic mental health challenges like bipolar disorder.
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I have had the privilege of working in community mental health since 2016 and have most enjoyed being able to meet with and take the journey with clients from many diverse backgrounds, facing various mental health challenges. Most humans want and need to be understood without the fear of judgment in order to thrive and create positive change. I am able to help meet the needs of those facing trauma, co-dependency, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, ADHD, relationship challenges and phase of life challenges.
I have had the privilege of working in community mental health since 2016 and have most enjoyed being able to meet with and take the journey with clients from many diverse backgrounds, facing various mental health challenges. Most humans want and need to be understood without the fear of judgment in order to thrive and create positive change. I am able to help meet the needs of those facing trauma, co-dependency, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, ADHD, relationship challenges and phase of life challenges.
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I'm licensed in WA, ID & MT. I'm an AAMFT Supervisor Candidate. Burdens of trauma can impact your love life, work life, friendships, and how you see yourself in the world. Each person is doing the very best they can. Within you are strengths I want to build on. Working together we will come up with strategies tailored to you. I work with military families, couples, adults, teens, and foster youth with various challenges (ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar, social difficulties, etc.) I provide private pay for family/reunification therapy.
I'm licensed in WA, ID & MT. I'm an AAMFT Supervisor Candidate. Burdens of trauma can impact your love life, work life, friendships, and how you see yourself in the world. Each person is doing the very best they can. Within you are strengths I want to build on. Working together we will come up with strategies tailored to you. I work with military families, couples, adults, teens, and foster youth with various challenges (ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar, social difficulties, etc.) I provide private pay for family/reunification therapy.
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Kandis Cazenave
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Spokane, WA 99201
Waitlist for new clients
Hello and welcome! As a person, I value and respect all people equally, regardless of identity, ethnicity, beliefs, diagnoses, or behavior. As a clinician, I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and other behavior disorders, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Schizophrenia, among others. I define myself as an “eclectic therapist” who uses many different techniques and modalities to tailor treatment to every person as an individual.
Hello and welcome! As a person, I value and respect all people equally, regardless of identity, ethnicity, beliefs, diagnoses, or behavior. As a clinician, I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and other behavior disorders, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Schizophrenia, among others. I define myself as an “eclectic therapist” who uses many different techniques and modalities to tailor treatment to every person as an individual.
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James M Jewett
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Spokane, WA 99201 (Online Only)
With 3 years1 month of experience working with individuals and families of various communities, I've had the privilege of assisting clients like you achieve their goals. Whether it's Depression, Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Substance Abuse and addiction, as well as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder counseling, I bring a dedicated approach that prioritizes your needs and aspirations. I believe in open communication and collaboration. You can expect me to listen attentively to your concerns, offer clear explanations, and provide solutions tailored to your unique situation. Your success is my success, and I am here to support you.
With 3 years1 month of experience working with individuals and families of various communities, I've had the privilege of assisting clients like you achieve their goals. Whether it's Depression, Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Substance Abuse and addiction, as well as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder counseling, I bring a dedicated approach that prioritizes your needs and aspirations. I believe in open communication and collaboration. You can expect me to listen attentively to your concerns, offer clear explanations, and provide solutions tailored to your unique situation. Your success is my success, and I am here to support you.
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I am a licensed mental health counselor in Washington State and offer individual sessions. I specialize in LGBTQ+ issues, polyamory, and gender assessments for hormone and/or surgery letters. I also treat a wide variety of other mental health issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, autism, personality disorders, bipolar, and more.
I am a licensed mental health counselor in Washington State and offer individual sessions. I specialize in LGBTQ+ issues, polyamory, and gender assessments for hormone and/or surgery letters. I also treat a wide variety of other mental health issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, autism, personality disorders, bipolar, and more.
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Beyond Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, SUDP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Spokane, WA 99202
Our patient's want freedom. They want to reclaim their dignity and restore life balance. Our staff are proficient in a variety of different approaches such as CBT, Affirmative Therapy, DBT, and EMDR. Our areas of practice including substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, major depressive disorder, trauma, anxiety and panic disorders, bipolar type 1 and 2, couples, PTSD, children, teens, and many LGBTQ related needs. We also proudly offer medication management for our community members.
Our patient's want freedom. They want to reclaim their dignity and restore life balance. Our staff are proficient in a variety of different approaches such as CBT, Affirmative Therapy, DBT, and EMDR. Our areas of practice including substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, major depressive disorder, trauma, anxiety and panic disorders, bipolar type 1 and 2, couples, PTSD, children, teens, and many LGBTQ related needs. We also proudly offer medication management for our community members.
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Keyna Omenukor is a Dual Board-Certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She is equipped with the necessary skills to deliver compassionate and empathic mental care to all ages. Her area of specialty includes Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, ADHD, Trauma. She also offers supportive therapy. Dr Keyna graduated from Walden University with Masters & Doctorate degree in Nursing, and Brandman University with her Post-Doctorate degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree. If you feel stressed and overwhelmed with life reach out to her.
Keyna Omenukor is a Dual Board-Certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She is equipped with the necessary skills to deliver compassionate and empathic mental care to all ages. Her area of specialty includes Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, ADHD, Trauma. She also offers supportive therapy. Dr Keyna graduated from Walden University with Masters & Doctorate degree in Nursing, and Brandman University with her Post-Doctorate degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree. If you feel stressed and overwhelmed with life reach out to her.
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Erica Jackson
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spokane, WA 99201 (Online Only)
I am passionate about mental health. It is essential in my work with clients to provide education on the importance of mental health and total wellness. It is the key to function as one’s most optimized self. I present a safe, secure, and unbiased atmosphere for clients to unravel and discover the organic and/or environmental roots of impairing symptoms or circumstances. Clinical experience includes crisis work, trauma, life transitional issues, stress, anxiety, depression, and bipolar I/II, as well as grief, existential matters, and self-identity development issues.
I am passionate about mental health. It is essential in my work with clients to provide education on the importance of mental health and total wellness. It is the key to function as one’s most optimized self. I present a safe, secure, and unbiased atmosphere for clients to unravel and discover the organic and/or environmental roots of impairing symptoms or circumstances. Clinical experience includes crisis work, trauma, life transitional issues, stress, anxiety, depression, and bipolar I/II, as well as grief, existential matters, and self-identity development issues.
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That being said, I have worked alongside many people - from severely mentally ill to major anxiety, bipolar and borderline.
I ask that you are ready to make a commitment, to yourself, first. I consider this the first step of the journey - I am here ready to make the commitment alongside you. Think of it as the beginning of falling in love with yourself...your relationships, and ultimately your life. If you are reading this I hope you answer the call, to yourself...it is the beginning of the type of change you have dreamt of, meeting your best self, meeting your soul.
That being said, I have worked alongside many people - from severely mentally ill to major anxiety, bipolar and borderline.
I ask that you are ready to make a commitment, to yourself, first. I consider this the first step of the journey - I am here ready to make the commitment alongside you. Think of it as the beginning of falling in love with yourself...your relationships, and ultimately your life. If you are reading this I hope you answer the call, to yourself...it is the beginning of the type of change you have dreamt of, meeting your best self, meeting your soul.
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I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington State. I've been working for 25 years with people struggling with mental health issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar, and personality disorders. I help people with stress, relationships, and finding meaning in their life.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington State. I've been working for 25 years with people struggling with mental health issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar, and personality disorders. I help people with stress, relationships, and finding meaning in their life.
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Tharseo Counseling Services was founded around one idea: hope through a relationship with Jesus Christ. With hope comes the possibility of change, growth, and purpose. Without it, we can feel isolated, burdensome, and despairing. Tharseo exists for two reasons: First, to help the hopeless find their source of hope in Christ, which allows them to walk securely through life with conviction and purpose. Secondly, Tharseo assists those already with that hope to navigate obstacles that threaten to misalign them from their known purpose. We do this by integrating biblical principles with practical application.
Tharseo Counseling Services was founded around one idea: hope through a relationship with Jesus Christ. With hope comes the possibility of change, growth, and purpose. Without it, we can feel isolated, burdensome, and despairing. Tharseo exists for two reasons: First, to help the hopeless find their source of hope in Christ, which allows them to walk securely through life with conviction and purpose. Secondly, Tharseo assists those already with that hope to navigate obstacles that threaten to misalign them from their known purpose. We do this by integrating biblical principles with practical application.
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J’Briel Porter is a provisionally licensed counselor in Colorado and Washington. J’Briel received her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. J'Briel brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the field of mental health and well-being. With a strong passion for helping individuals facing anxiety and depression challenges, she specializes in utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address and combat negative thinking patterns associated with these conditions. J'Briel has a particular interest in addressing complex trauma, juvenile justice, infertility, and women's issues.
J’Briel Porter is a provisionally licensed counselor in Colorado and Washington. J’Briel received her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. J'Briel brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the field of mental health and well-being. With a strong passion for helping individuals facing anxiety and depression challenges, she specializes in utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address and combat negative thinking patterns associated with these conditions. J'Briel has a particular interest in addressing complex trauma, juvenile justice, infertility, and women's issues.
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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.