Bipolar disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Fort Wayne, IN

Therapy is a collaboration to help you get where you want to go. As a social worker with over a decade of experience working with individuals, families and groups, I know that every person's journey is unique. That is why I draw on an eclectic collection of therapeutic skills including approaches from motivational interviewing, DBT, CBT, solution focused and attachment based therapy to help others grow.

I did not stumble into this work — I chose it, and I choose it every day. I am Bianca Gist, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois and Indiana.

I am also a former collegiate athlete, and that background shapes how I show up — I know what it feels like to carry a lot and still need someone genuinely in your corner. My experience is rooted in the spaces where people need the most and are often given the least — Chicago Public Schools, foster care, home-based services, and community mental health. Through my private practice, Her Sole Purpose LLC, I work with children, adolescents, student-athletes, and families using CBT, ACT, and trauma-informed care. I use what works for the person in front of me, not a one-size-fits-all approach. I work well with people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and the weight of environments that were not built for them. Therapy with me is honest, grounded, and focused on what actually helps you move forward — not just cope.

If any of this resonates, I would love to connect.

I speak Haitian Creole!

I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage! I am here to support you in that process.

Hello! I am a Master's Level Clinical Therapist with over 4 years of experience counseling. I have a wide variety of clinical experiences from a clinic for teenagers with dangerous behaviors, to private practice in a wealthy suburb. My training and research has focused on trauma, complex family dynamics, anxiety, and neurodivergence (ADHD and autism).

I have 10+ years of experience doing this work. I'm naturally drawn to people, and bring curiosity regarding your story- diversity of background, personalities, and identities. My special interests include supporting neurodivergence, being queer, going through separations, transitions, and grief- I've worked collaboratively with families, couples, kids, and everybody in between- in schools, in private practice, and a nonprofit I'm passionate about. I'd love to hear your story and empower it.

As a Licensed Mental Health Professional, I believe that mental health is a priority when addressing your whole health. I have been practicing since 2016 and have worked with people from various backgrounds, with various concerns. I have experience addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse (perpetrators and victims, as well as families of both), addictions, grief and loss, oppositional and defiant behaviors, compulsive disorders, body dysmorphia, and various relational concerns. I work with individuals, as well as families, marriage and/or couples counseling, and the LGBTQ+ community. While working as a mental health clinician, I gained experience working with clients with various mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, sleep disorders, impulse-control disorders, gender identity disorders, and disorders usually first diagnosed in childhood. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Asking for help may be uncomfortable, but sometimes life starts outside of the comfort zone. I want you to know this is very brave of you, and I am glad you are here.