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
Life can be difficult... For everyone, for different reasons and at different times in their lives. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and my ultimate goal in therapy is to offer you support, understanding, and the guidance we all need to live our best life. I work with individuals and families experiencing life challenges that are impacting their day to day lives, relationships, overall we...
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Marissa Josiah is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience serving couples and families. She has studied researched-backed models in the couples therapy field (Gottman, Imago, etc) and has advanced experience treating trauma. Marissa specializes in helping couples who are fighting all the time, have experienced infidelity, past or on-going trauma, and couples ...
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Ms. Eagle provides individual therapy for adolescents and adults who suffer from a variety of disorders including, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem concerns, transitions in life, and everyday life stressors. In addition, Ms. Eagle provides counseling for couples (dating, pre-marital, & marital). She is a Certified REBT Therapist from the Albert Ellis Institute for...
Marcus came into the counseling field to help break the stigma behind mental health therapy and to provide services to anyone searching for motivation, purpose, and clarity. Marcus believes we all have the capability to become the person we strive to be. It takes hard work, patience, and dedication. One day at a time. Marcus uses a Client-Centered and Humanistic approach to step into the client...
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