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
( English | español ) So often in life we are faced with challenges and stressors that leave us feeling overwhelmed, drained, and at times even hopeless. It may seem easier to keep it all in and hope that it "just goes away", but the reality is that it won't just go away. You don't have to face these obstacles alone. Therapy can provide you with the tools and the support to get through those to...
Sophie Roskin
Chicago
Illinois
Sophie Roskin
Chicago
Illinois
I believe that everyone should have a safe space to share and be heard without judgement or criticism. I specialize in treating adolescent girls and women with eating disorders in addition to families, children and young adults with anxiety and depression. My approach in therapy strives to foster meaningful therapeutic relationships while creating a safe and non-judgmental environment to do so....
I believe one of the bravest things we can do is begin to understand our stories. Our minds and bodies react to trauma in a defensive way. The human mind is uniquely designed to defend against the memories of scary events, yet sometimes those defense mechanisms end up causing ongoing pain unnecessarily. Feelings of anger, shame, anxiety and depression can keep one stuck in an endless loop of...
Zarin Yaqubie
New York
New York
Zarin Yaqubie
New York
New York
Zarin incorporates an eclectic lens to therapy that utilizes person-centered, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral approaches to treatment. She strongly accounts for each individual’s unique and complex clinical needs that are explored through an attuned and interactive therapeutic relationship. Zarin believes therapy can serve as a powerful space to examine and work through life stressors an...
Fanicy Sears
Birmingham
Alabama
Fanicy Sears
Birmingham
Alabama
I am Fanicy H. Sears, owner, of eMotion Therapy. I am a certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and Board Certified Telemental Health Therapist. My goal as a trauma therapist is to help individuals, children and families who experience toxic stress rediscover a new sense of normalcy through the use of cognitive behavioral, family systems, trauma and relaxation therapeutic...
I understand that clients do not always understand why they are struggling. I help the client navigate through basic human issues such as hopelessness, loneliness, boredom, fear, anger, guilt, shame, grief, career dissatisfaction, health, and existential crises. I help the client put coping skills in a tool box to handle these struggles. I specialize in trauma work, PTSD, depression, anxiety,...
Gloria Hardin
Jackson
Mississippi
Gloria Hardin
Jackson
Mississippi
I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 30 years experience helping children, adolescents and adults with a wide variety of emotional issues including depression, anxiety, relationship problems as well as child and adolescent behavioral problems. I trained and worked in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at UMMC in Jackson, MS for 30 years. I currently practice as a therapist in ...
Beth A Maples
Washington
District of Columbia
Beth A Maples
Washington
District of Columbia
The therapeutic relationship is one of the most essential aspects of my clinical work. Creating a trusting, safe, and comfortable environment for my clients is paramount in addition to other additional growth or healing steps. I use an eclectic perspective of theoretical approaches and techniques that are catered to each individual client based on strengths and needs. I am honored to work with...
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Providing a safe environment to aid in the processing of complex emotions. Identifying and learning specific skills to aid in emotional regulation, and increasing personal effectiveness. Learning to identify triggers, the underpinnings of said triggers, and replacing negative coping skills with positive, healthy and effective ones. Utilizing/maximizing self-compassion, personal strengths, and...
Meaghan Coneys
Seattle
Washington
Meaghan Coneys
Seattle
Washington
Starting therapy can be both a daunting and exciting process. My primary role is to create a safe environment where you can feel comfortable in moments of discomfort. I strongly believe the relationship between therapist and client is the primary factor to change and growth within the individual. I emphasize importance on past/current relationships, believing that we are impacted and molded by ...
I provide a client centered approach that is compassionate with a judgement free zone that empowers you to make the changes in your life that you desire. I am simply a guide and supportive entity that helps you create your new life. I have years experience providing services to individuals struggling with mental illness, addictions and transitioning from the prison system. I am very diverse and...
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Throughout my career I have worked with a wide range of people with varying presenting issues. Many of my clients need help addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transition issues and relationship issues. I find it has worked best to connect with client's by building a relationship which allows me to tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your needs. Every person is unique, we will work...