Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs. Formally known as manic depression, bipolar is a serious condition that can cause dangerous behavior, including suicidal tendencies. The manic and depressive periods can be brief (hours or days) or last several weeks or even months. Bipolar disorder is typically treated with a combination of therapy and medication. If you are suffering from bipolar disorder (or suspect you might be), contact one of TherapyDen’s specialists to get help today.
Whether you are looking for an accurate diagnosis or help managing runaway moods, bipolar can leave you feeling unstable, hopeless, or even suicidal. Through education and practical skill-building, I can help you figure out what is going on with your moods, detect early warning signs, amass your supports, and apply effective coping skills. It is possible to regain a sense of grounded stability and repair areas of life that have been shaken by dysregulated moods, and I can help get you there.
— Rebecca Lomeland, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Vancouver, WABipolar disorder can lead to abrupt mood shifts that can be difficult to manage and lead to impulsive choices, psychosis, challenged relationships, etc. There are therapeutic techniques we can engage in together to help bring about increased awareness of how lifestyle and mood are intertwined for you personally and identify areas for adjustment. Through processing in therapy, we can work together toward a greater sense of balance - both internally and externally.
— Dr. Dana Avey, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Colorado Springs, COLike a seesaw you didn't ask to get on and can't get off. You have been on it so long you barely remember a time when it was level. You know it can be. Let's find that place together.
— Tom Earnshaw, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Dallas, TXBipolar disorder is treatable and more manageable than some may think. Understanding triggers and identifying warning signs can be key to success. Working with a mental health professional can help guide that self awareness train and promote healthy coping skills in order to encouraging living one's best life.
— Kellie A. Ebberup-Krug, Licensed Clinical Social WorkerI have worked with clients that have bipolar disorder throughout my entire career. I am very familiar with the symptoms of both Bipolar I and Bipolar II and the best treatment modalities for each. I also ran a weekly bipolar psycho-education group for two years at the mental health center.
— Amy Almas, Clinical Social WorkerI have worked with those who have bipolar disorder for the last 5 years in hospital settings, community mental health, and group practice. Bipolar disorder is complicated and coordinating care can be difficult. I understand how important it will be to work with your care team to provide the best care.
— Laura Wood, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in SEATTLE, WAThe ups and downs of bipolar disorder can leave you feeling fragmented and disoriented. Although you may spend much of the time feeling low, an episode of mania or hypomania can present without much warning. In our sessions, you can learn yourself and your patterns/triggers. We will explore ways for you to identify your mood and learn how to navigate them in a healthy way.
— Heather Vignali, Licensed Professional Counselor in Ramsey, NJIf you struggle with irritability, lack of motivation and interest, mood changes, or general discontentment: I support your progress of reducing and recovering from your problematic symptoms. I have multiple years of experience working in hospital, in-patient, and out-patient settings. Let's work together to manage, maintain, and reduce your symptoms so that you can live a healthier life.
— Darcy Pare, Mental Health CounselorBipolar can be a difficult experience, but it does not have to be a negative one. Together I help my clients understand the way their cycles and symptoms effect their lives, create interventions to reduce vulnerabilities and increase protective factors, and see themselves as the whole person they are.
— Nicole Depasquale, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Beachwood, NJDo you feel like your emotions are too big? Do you feel angry or irritated all the time? Then notice that your emotions shift from day to day - maybe even moment to moment. You are irritated one moment and depressed the next. Does having all these emotions and trying to live your life generally feel overwhelming? Do people tell you that you seem unpredictable, “crazy”, that you “overreact” in difficult situations.
— Lee Rogers (Catherine E. Lee), Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Austin, TXFeeling like your emotions are not in your control is very scary.
— Sonia Kersevich, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Greenbelt, MDIn addition to medication management, helping client's increase mindful awareness of their moment-to-moment thoughts, feelings, and internal sensations, as well as deviations, is key to successfully managing the bipolar experience. Using a variety of DBT and ACT skills, I can help you overcome the overwhelm with effective skills-based coping and support. Commonly, many people working with bipolar symptoms also have significant trauma histories that we can also address with EMDR and IFS therapy.
— Cameron Lewis, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Redmond, WABeing a dual diagnosis clinician, I have built specific skills to help patients of all ages challenge their mental health symptoms from bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression, among others. Working openly and honestly with patients they learn new techniques to manage their symptoms effectively.
— Dawn Ginestra, Licensed Professional Counselor in Austin, TXThough cases of Bipolar Disorder can look different for each person, I have extensive experience working with a variety of case presentations to include frequent manic episodes, rapid cycling, depressive episodes, and hypomanic episodes. I often work from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach which is quite effective for Bipolar Disorder.
— Kristen Strack, Clinical Psychologist in Seattle, WADo you have mood swings that are affecting your sleep, energy level, your activities, your judgment, your behavior, ability to think clearly, and feeling irritable? Call us today at 2403347147. We are here to help
— Precious Esene, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Laurel, MDLiving with bipolar may not always be an easy think to do however I am able to help manage symptoms to make sure they are not controlling your life. I am able to offer tools and coping skills to help live the life you want.
— Kristin Jones, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wilmington, NCBipolar disorder requires management of more than medications. The day to day functioning of an individual is compromised by this disease. You can live a full life, however. Through the use of routine and mental health hygiene, you can move from managing with medication to thriving.
— Rachel Humphries, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Bastrop, TXFull self-disclosure - I was diagnosed with Bipolar Affective Disorder type I when I was a late teenager. I have made it a point to work with people struggling with any of the cyclothymic disorders from a place of empathy and compassion. Medication issues and options are always open for discussion. I bring a wealth of personal and professional information to the table, and believe that treatment options are very much personal choice and responsibility, despite what many doctors seem to believe.
— Alyxx Berg, Licensed Mental Health Counselor