Bipolar Disorder therapists in Stamford, CT
Browse Bipolar Disorder therapists in Stamford, Connecticut. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Samantha Allison-Evans, M.A., LPC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, M.A., LPC
worked in psych hospital for over 16 years
11 Years Experience
Online in Stamford, CT (Online Only)
Shoreline Psychological
Psychologist, Psy.D.
We understand the unique quality of both the biology and environmental challenges of navigating Bipolar disorder. Using approaches of DBT and/or CBT to help individuals create a life that helps them manage this lifelong diagnosis.
21 Years Experience
Online in Stamford, CT
Keri Downs, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Keri Downs offers specialized treatment for children, adolescents, and young adults living with bipolar disorder. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Downs utilizes a combination of evidence-based therapies to help clients manage their mood swings and improve their quality of life.
Bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings, including manic (or hypomanic) episodes and depressive episodes. Dr. Downs employs cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients understand and manage their symptoms. She also integrates psychodynamic and interpersonal therapies to address underlying emotional and relational issues that may contribute to mood instability.
In addition to CBT, Dr. Downs incorporates mindfulness techniques to promote relaxation and emotional regulation. Her holistic approach ensures that treatment is tailored to each client’s unique needs, promoting long-term recovery and emotional well-being.
Dr. Downs provides a supportive and empathetic therapeutic environment where clients can feel safe to explore their emotions and develop effective coping strategies. She also offers telehealth services in over 40 states, making it convenient for clients to access high-quality care from the comfort of their own homes. Dr. Downs is dedicated to helping individuals with bipolar disorder achieve stability and lead fulfilling lives.
21 Years Experience
Online in Stamford, CT
Philip H. Brown
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, BCD, DCSW
We are discovering that Bipolar disorders are part of a larger group of Emotional Dysregulation Disorders.
44 Years Experience
Online in Stamford, CT
Dorothy Brown
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Bipolar Disorder I and II disorder can be treated with the right medications to stabilize a person. Once the moods are stabilized, we work to learn coping skills and ways to take care of the client. A structured schedule of eating and sleeping can help keep the disease at bay.
36 Years Experience
Online in Stamford, CT
Stamford is Connecticut's most economically dynamic city and a major center for hedge funds, financial services, and media companies, with a population that is more diverse than its wealthy reputation might suggest—including significant Black, Latino, and immigrant communities alongside the finance professionals who define the city's public image. The high-pressure finance and media industry culture creates substantial mental health demand around burnout, anxiety, imposter syndrome, and the relational difficulties that come with demanding careers and high financial expectations. A well-developed private therapy sector serves Stamford's affluent professional class, while community health organizations address the mental health needs of lower-income residents in parts of the city that are far less prosperous than the downtown core. Common therapy concerns range from anxiety and burnout at the top of the economic spectrum to trauma, economic stress, and access barriers at the bottom, reflecting a city of pronounced contrasts.
Bipolar Disorder therapists in Stamford, CT Statistics
Bipolar Disorder therapists in Stamford, CT average 17 years of experience and charge around $217 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (76%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (44%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (44%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$217
Accept insurance
56%
Offer sliding scale
51%
Gender ID
| 52% |
Female |
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| 42% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 71% |
In Person and Online |
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| 29% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 76% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 44% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 41% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 41% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 54% | Teen |
| 29% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Men |
| 61% | Women |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 32% | Hispanic / Latino |