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Bipolar disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Santa Monica, CA
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Top bipolar disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Santa Monica, CA
Headway's Santa Monica network includes providers experienced with bipolar affective disorder, offering family-focused therapy, interpersonal and social rhythm therapy, and adherence-focused approaches. Sessions support mood regulation and lifestyle stabilization with flexible virtual and in-person options to fit your schedule.
My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, understood, and supported. I know that seeking help for your mental health can take courage, and I deeply respect each person’s journey. I take time to listen, collaborate, and find a treatment plan that fits your individual needs and lifestyle. I value open communication and believe that healing happens best when we work together as a team.
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“You don’t need to have it all figured out to begin; meaningful change often starts with one honest conversation.”
Bipolar disorder, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I chose to specialize in OCD and trauma because I understand how isolating and overwhelming these conditions can feel.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I believe meaningful change happens when you feel safe enough to be yourself - not when you're pressured to "fix" or change who you are.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, nonjudgmental, and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on creating a safe and trusting environment.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I find what I end up helping people do most is to connect with themselves to make better choices and connect back with important people in their lives.”
Bipolar disorder, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I provide a space rooted in safety, deep listening, and compassion. Healing is a sacred journey—a process of growing insight, clarity, and wisdom while reclaiming wholeness and transforming pain into purpose. Together, we can explore the paths that lead to a satisfying life filled with peace, joy, and mastery.
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My care combines clinical expertise, genuine warmth, and deep respect for everything that has brought you here.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I'm compassionate, relatable, and a good listener who wants you to feel genuinely understood not rushed or reduced to a diagnosis.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“No one understands your life and experiences better than you do. ... You’ll always be a complete person in my eyes, never just a diagnosis or a chart.”
Bipolar disorder, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My goal is to walk alongside you, offering encouragement and practical tools to help you cope in healthy ways while reminding you that you're not alone.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I'll meet you where you are, without judgment or assumptions, and with empathy for everything you've been through.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I ask questions because I want to understand, not interrogate. I explain things clearly because you deserve to understand your own treatment.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I'm Gurleen Hans, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to supporting individuals on their mental health journey.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I provide medication management alongside supportive therapy-informed care. My approach is comprehensive and collaborative...”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I meet clients where they are at without judgment, listen and understand their truth, and collaborate with them on problem solving and goals that they want to work on.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Emotional struggles rarely resolve overnight, but consistent effort, reliable support, and well-suited strategies can lead to genuine improvement.”
Bipolar disorder, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“Quality psychiatric care begins with seeing the person in front of me, not as a diagnosis, but as someone who deserves compassion, dignity, and hope.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should be a space where you can show up as your full self and feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“At the core of my practice is authentic partnership, showing up for every client with genuine warmth, deep respect, and real interest in who they are.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“You'll find me empathetic, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. I aim to understand your unique story, partner with you on solutions, and create a safe space for healing.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“Kindness, compassion, balanced with honesty. This journey is your personal journey, so my job is to provide the tools you need to succeed in life...”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Your care is centered entirely on you, so your beliefs, priorities, and goals guide every choice we make together.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I work with patients ages 10 and older, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, of all genders.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I use measurement-based care, structured symptom tracking that guides our treatment adjustments and minimizes trial-and-error.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I focus on ADHD, depression and other mood disorders including bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I bring my 15+ years of experience in emergency and behavioral health, my empathy, and my lived experience to my patients.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“Treatment works best when we partner as equals. You bring deep knowledge of your own life, and I bring clinical expertise and experience.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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“I offer a welcoming, nonjudgmental setting where you can share your experiences openly and without shame.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I practice with an awareness of trauma, keeping in mind that past experiences can influence the struggles you’re facing now.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I understand how physical health, medications, daily habits, and mental health all affect one another.”
Bipolar disorder, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I'm Shara Ally, DNP, PMHNP-BC I provide evidence-based medication management for adults (18+) via telehealth.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach to psychiatry is whole-person and integrative, treating mind, body, and spirit as inseparable parts of your well-being.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I present choices rather than strict directives. ... I explain my clinical thinking openly while honoring your right to decide what's best for you.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My practice rests on three commitments: hearing you without judgment, explaining each decision clearly, and choosing with you, not for you.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I take a nonjudgmental, loving, and supportive approach with every patient I see, creating a safe space to explore challenges and work toward healing.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“With over 15 years of experience in mental health care—including my time at UCLA Neuropsychiatric Hospital—I bring a compassionate, client-centered approach to every session.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I am a compassionate provider who provides active listening and will assist you in meeting or maintaining your mental health goals.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I am passionate about the work I do with all my clients. I strive to build a strong therapeutic relationship in order to provide you with the comfort you need to express and understand your thoughts, emotions and somatic symptoms in the body and...”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lynda K. Cash, MA, LMFT (AKA; Lynda K. Martin)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Lynda K. Cash has over 17 years of clinical experience as a marriage and family therapist. Lynda has helped with individuals, couples and families gain insight and understanding regarding unhealthy/dysfunctional behavioral life patterns. Lynda is competent with facilitating plans of action for overcoming challenges with managing daily living needs and responsibilities.
Bipolar disorder, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
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About our providers for bipolar disorder support located within 20 miles of Santa Monica, CA
Number of therapists within 20 miles of Santa Monica, CA
39+
Average years in practice
9 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Bipolar disorder
- 100%Depression
- 97%Anxiety
- 95%Stress management
- 92%PTSD
Insurances accepted
- 97%Aetna
- 69%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 64%Cigna
- 49%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 46%Curative
Languages spoken
- 95%English
- 10%Spanish
- 8%Armenian
- 5%Farsi
- 5%Russian
How they see their clients
- 97%In-person or online
- 3%In-person only
Provider gender
- 59%Woman
- 36%Man
- 5%Non-binary
License types
- 44%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 31%Nurse Practitioner
- 10%Clinical Psychologist
- 8%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 8%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
- 97%Individual therapy
- 49%Family therapy
- 41%Couples therapy
- 18%Child or adolescent therapy
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