Bipolar Disorder (BD) is a mood disorder that causes episodes of depression and mania at various points. It can be severely debilitating to a person’s work, social, and personal life. Manic episodes may also include risky behavior, such as spending large sums of money, sexual activity, and drug use.
Available Treatment Options
Therapist interventions for Bipolar Disorder aim to address problematic behaviors resulting from the disorder, either by behavioral or cognitive interventions or by examining past trauma or experiences that may have exacerbated the condition. Therapists often advise people with BD to get on a medical regimen that helps regulate mood swings.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can change behavior and alter unhelpful thought patterns. Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) works to increase adherence to medication regimens, help people with BD handle stressful experiences, and improve relationships.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Bipolar Disorder
Specializes in Military families, couples therapy and those suffering from grief, anxiety, depression and substance abuse. I have worked with the military population for over 10 years and specialize is couples therapy and individuals dealing with anxiety, grief and depression. If you are having difficulty with your marriage or dealing with your family. I would love to help. Those that have serv...
I believe in a client centered, empathetic approach to therapy. My hope is to build a strong therapeutic alliance with each client, developing a safe space, free of judgement, where the client can feel comfortable to share and heal. Together, we can create goals unique to you and build coping skills to help you reach those goals and maintain positive change. I aim to help you feel heard, offer...
Michele Forde graduated Cum Laude from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work In June 2011, after gaining much experience in the field, she returned to her alma mater where she earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work. Michele possesses 13 years of professional experience in the provision of community-based Social Work interventions to the most vulnerable, difficul...
Nicole obtained her Master’s in Social Work from Boston College and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). Prior to joining Recovering Champions, she served as the Executive Director at Spectrum Health Systems in Westboro, MA, where she managed and oversaw the operations of eight inpatient substance abuse treatment programs in Massachusetts. Additionally, Nicole was the Divis...
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I received a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Psychology from The University of West Georgia and have been working as a psychotherapist for more than six years. During that time, I have worked extensively with children, adolescents, adult, couples, and families. My vision is to assist individuals in harnessing inter-strengt...
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Thank you for taking the time to visit my page. I consider therapy a collaborative endeavor in which client and therapist work together to process emotions, events, and behaviors in the quest to facilitate understanding and change. I enjoy working with adult individuals, couples, and groups. I have worked extensively with survivors of trauma and those suffering from PTSD. I also especially welc...
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