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
Having communication and relationship issues? Experience thought and emotion disturbance? Stuck in the past, not live well in the present, or worry about future? Can't get work done at home/school/work and enjoy life alone or with family & friends? Feel like no one understands what you are experiencing? It's time to talk about the issues and I can help! I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy,...
As a board certified Music Therapist and Professional Counselor; I have learned how much I enjoy working with people to help them overcome obstacles, develop techniques for them to live within the range of their personal capabilities, as well as pursue activities to compliment and strengthen personal talents. I view the therapeutic alliance as one of the most complex and rewarding tools when...
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Offering Tele-psych Sessions. Accepting clients at this time! Weekend availability. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, mood, trauma, or sexual orientation, and you are ready to make a change in your life, Email me today and I will get back to you within 24 hours. As a therapist, I work hard to create a safe, non-judgmental place for people to honestly examine their problems and...
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Dr. Jacey Keeney, Postdoctoral Fellow, earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science, with an emphasis on Health Psychology. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Penn Medicine, in the Princeton Center for Eating Disorders. Dr. Keeney specializes in treating children, adolescents, young adults, and athletes struggling with eating disorder...
