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
My approach to therapy is working alongside a person to improve their emotional well-being while overcoming the barriers and struggles they face in their daily life. Whether the struggle is stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse or other issues, I believe that making change, addressing issues, and navigating the healing journey can be a very difficult process and reaching out to a...
"What I am is good enough, if I would only be it openly". I have centered most of my work on this strength base belief of Carl Rogers. It is so easy to focus on what is not working and what has to be 'fixed' rather than on what is working and what is right in ourselves. Our society, social media, and some of our environments give us the message that we need to be 'better' that we are not 'good...
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There are no ideal clients that I am able to describe because all clients are all different. I don't treat one client the same as I treat the next, but all clients need a different treatment but will always receive the same genuine approach. Your goals and treatment goals can only work with the transcribing of the clients needs and the needs of the clients; which are my main focus. My specialty...
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I graduated from Andrews University (Michigan) in 2015 with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I practiced in Maine for three years and recently moved Massachusetts. I consider myself a “New Englander” and am a die-hard fan of Boston sports teams. I enjoy my free time playing sports and spending time in nature. I have really enjoyed working as a therapist and hold a very hi...
Richard O’Garr is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Masters in Counseling Psychology from Assumption College. He has over 15 years of experience in helping people who are struggling with a wide range issues including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, stress, conflicts in relationships, and addiction. Richard creates an accepting and supportive environment where clients can feel...
Frustrated at not knowing what is going on, feeling like you are going crazy, and having those around you not understand your struggles. There are always those who say, "Relax and you will feel less anxious; smile and think positive thoughts and you will feel better." Unfortunately these people only add to the frustration of an already hard situation. At times you may wonder if things will ever...
I believe every human being is beautifully unique, resilient, and capable of tremendous growth, change and enlightenment. The word Satori means "sudden enlightenment." Are you struggling with PTSD, addiction, infidelity, depression, anxiety, self-harming thoughts or behaviors? Do you have long-held feelings of worthlessness? I specialize in the treatment of trauma, PTSD and substance abuse with...
I believe passion, creativity, and collaboration are core fundamentals needed in therapy. Building the therapeutic alliance is the foundation for the work we will do in counseling. I view mental health through a holistic lens where mind, body, and soul are interconnected. The experiences in early life influence the internal narrative, patterns, beliefs, defenses. I have a heart for working with...
We all have the capacity for meaningful change and are deserving of a life of fulfillment. Sometimes we find that it can be difficult to make those changes and engage in daily living in ways that feel good to us. Barriers can show up in our lives in many ways. Maybe you have concerns with your relationships; find your mood is difficult to manage; are engaging in thoughts or behaviors that are n...
Helping others is my greatest passion. In my almost 20 years as a licensed professional counselor, I have rewardingly helped numerous clients through many difficulties, including: parenting, relationships, career decisions, marriage difficulties, bipolar, emotional difficulties, grief, trauma, schizophrenia, stress, depression, and anxiety. My overall goal is to be effective in helping you thro...
Are you struggling with major life issues that are holding you back from feeling satisfied in the world? Do you wonder if you'll ever be able to resolve the issues that get in the way of having the life you want? My belief is that we all have the capacity to change and create the life we desire. Life is too short to let anxiety, sadness, or anger control you, to be stuck in trauma or to hold on...
Congratulations on your first step towards a new you! I work hard with clients to transform existing coping mechanisms into healthier coping skills and grounding techniques to manage difficult emotions and stressors that come up in life. I have extensively worked in the field of substance abuse and incorporate psychoeducation into therapy sessions to promote a warm, learning and nonjudgmental...
Kevin believes his role as a therapist is never to “fix” his client but empower them to uncover the fulfilled life they deserve. He feels listening with sincere empathy, remaining without judgment, and guiding the client to a better understanding of self in a safe and honest place shapes the foundation for long-lasting positive changes. The client is the utmost expert of themselves, and Kevin i...
