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Bipolar disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Amherst, MA
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Top bipolar disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Amherst, MA
Managing bipolar disorder in Amherst with Headway means accessing 1,067 licensed providers trained in evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy, and medication management. Our providers help with mood stabilization, recognizing triggers, and developing personalized coping strategies. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.
“Everyone deserves to be happy. I want to help my patients feel contentment, fulfillment and joyfulness in their lives.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“During our sessions you can expect to collaborate with me to work toward your personalized goals to achieve balance and well-being...”
Bipolar disorder, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have lived in the cross-sections between various social-economic groups, making me more relatable.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I currently work with individuals and couples of many cultures and gender identities to help them move through stages of stuckness, grief, and/or misery and toward experiencing greater joy in their lives.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I seek to balance connection, warmth, and inquiry based work with the skill-focused and more directive approaches of CBT and similar evidence-based therapies.”
Bipolar disorder, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe therapy is collaborative and that a relaxed, honest, and at times humorous communication style helps create an authentic environment.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I strive to see my clients beyond their diagnoses and to raise awareness of the societal and cultural challenges that may prevent them from fulfilling their true potential.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe therapy works best when it feels like a natural conversation, like journaling out loud, but the journal talks!”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe working as a team with my patients is important as we each bring a fresh perspective to the conversation.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
I am a U.S. Navy veteran that came to therapy late in life after a successful career in Tech. I am very analytical but also empathic, compassionate and humorous.
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe in helping clients understand their treatment options and medications so they can feel informed, empowered, and actively involved in their mental health care.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a background in pharmacy, giving me a well-rounded perspective on mental health care. I work primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults, while also supporting older adults. My practice is rooted in compassion, advocacy, and respect for each person’s unique journey.
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I provide a warm, supportive, and judgment-free environment where you can feel comfortable discussing difficult or sensitive concerns and asking for help.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner with advanced training in diagnosing and treating mental health as well as medical conditions across the lifespan. I earned my graduate degree in psychiatric nursing and have worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, giving me a broad perspective on mental health care. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma-related conditions, and ADHD. I work with adults and adolescents, and I’m experienced in supporting individuals navigating different mental health conditions.
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I focus on collaboration and fostering a warm, nonjudgmental relationship by meeting clients where they are and adapting treatment to fit individual needs.”
Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care through a collaborative, trauma-informed approach.”
Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Maternal mental health
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm and collaborative. I listen closely and invite you to take an active role in your treatment plan.”
Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My approach is collaborative and compassionate—we'll create a plan that supports your goals and helps you feel more balanced day to day.”
Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Substance use / addiction
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My therapeutic approach is integrative and deeply client-centered, grounded in empathy, collaboration, and empowerment.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I believe in a collaborative approach to mental healthcare, working closely with my clients to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to their unique needs and goals.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe everyone deserves to feel heard and supported, and I am committed to creating a safe, welcoming space where you can feel comfortable being yourself.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Hi, I'm Trudy Carl, LICSW. I bring over 15 years of experience in social work, mental health, and human services, working with individuals, teens, families, and couples across community, healthcare, and correctional settings. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship concerns, substance use, and re-entry after incarceration. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and strengths-based, helping clients build resilience, gain insight, and create meaningful change in their lives.
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and tailored to who you are—not just what brings you to therapy.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is direct and inquisitive. I ask questions because your situation is unique, and I want to understand it before we talk about a path forward.”
Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“With over 16 years of experience in behavioral health, I believe therapy starts with feeling heard, understood, and respected.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I prioritize open communication and shared decision-making, making sure you feel heard, respected, and informed every step of the way.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I strive to make mental health care approachable and collaborative, helping clients better understand their symptoms and treatment options so they can feel more in control of their well-being.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My style is open-minded, holistic, and warm. I believe in understanding the whole person, not just their symptoms...”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that healing is a dynamic and collaborative process that begins the moment you decide to reach out.”
Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach combines thoughtful, evidence-based medication management with practical coping strategies that fit into your everyday life.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I aim to empower my clients to develop the ability to reframe and change their thinking to aid in increasing emotional wellness...”
Bipolar disorder, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I offer a warm, collaborative, trauma-informed space. I specialize in anxiety, life transitions, identity, relationships, and substance use.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My work integrates EMDR, DBT-informed, and parts-based therapy, with somatic and mindfulness practices woven throughout to support mind-body connection and deeper self-understanding.”
Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Dr. Harel is a firm believer that a greater extent of insight - some restoration of trust in Oneself - or a measure of Healing - is possible and available for everyone as a result of Therapeutic Work...”
Bipolar disorder, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I do my best to relate to what you are sharing. I tend to think about what I would want if I were in your position and then figure out together what would be helpful.”
Bipolar disorder, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“It is important to me that clients know that our work is a collaboration; you are the expert on you and your lived experience.”
Bipolar disorder, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I bring empathy, real talk, and a collaborative approach to help navigate challenges and work toward growth.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I am compassionate, open-minded, and collaborative, and I believe that a strong therapeutic connection allows for both safety and gentle challenge when it's helpful.”
Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe feeling heard is an important part of healing, so I provide care that is warm, respectful, and collaborative.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My style is compassionate, solution-oriented, and collaborative, with a touch of humor when it helps lighten the process.”
Bipolar disorder, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
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About our providers for bipolar disorder support in Amherst, MA
Number of therapists serving Amherst, MA
1,072+
Average years in practice
8 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Bipolar disorder
- 100%Anxiety
- 99%Depression
- 87%Stress management
- 87%PTSD
Insurances accepted
- 99%Aetna
- 92%Cigna
- 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 84%Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
- 47%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Languages spoken
- 99%English
- 7%Spanish
- 3%Haitian Creole
- 3%French
- 2%Portuguese
How they see their clients
- 93%Online only
- 7%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 77%Woman
- 22%Man
- 1%Non-binary
License types
- 34%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- 31%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 27%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 2%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
- 98%Individual therapy
- 30%Family therapy
- 20%Couples therapy
- 13%Child or adolescent therapy
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