Bipolar Disorder Therapists in 33931
Claudia De Paula
Counselor, MS, MHC
Verified Verified
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 (Online Only)
Congratulations! You have taken the first step into healing! Life is a constant learning experience to adapt to different cultures, situations, social groups and roles. Sometimes we may need somebody's insight, validation and support when walking in unknown territory. Whether the reason for seeking therapy is trauma, mental health issues or life changes, I believe we are all capable of resolving our own issues as long as there is awareness, understanding and willingness to face those challenges.
Congratulations! You have taken the first step into healing! Life is a constant learning experience to adapt to different cultures, situations, social groups and roles. Sometimes we may need somebody's insight, validation and support when walking in unknown territory. Whether the reason for seeking therapy is trauma, mental health issues or life changes, I believe we are all capable of resolving our own issues as long as there is awareness, understanding and willingness to face those challenges.
Instant Access 24-7 And Emotional Change
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Emotional Change provides quality therapy to diverse populations with diverse needs by providing a variety of therapists quickly. On our website, choose the Instant Access option to see someone immediately or select the "New Client Form" button to set up an appointment with a licensed clinician in your insurance network. We accept most Insurances Plans and have low fee options. To access us, scroll down and click the button that says "my website".
Emotional Change provides quality therapy to diverse populations with diverse needs by providing a variety of therapists quickly. On our website, choose the Instant Access option to see someone immediately or select the "New Client Form" button to set up an appointment with a licensed clinician in your insurance network. We accept most Insurances Plans and have low fee options. To access us, scroll down and click the button that says "my website".
Chelsea Darling
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC, ATR
Verified Verified
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Not accepting new clients
Navigating life's challenges can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. Have you ever found yourself caught in a recurring cycle of emotions and behaviors, unsure of how to break free? Do anxious thoughts seem to hold you back from the happiness and fulfillment you seek? If so, you're not alone, and I'm here to help. Together, we'll tackle these challenges head-on. Through your therapeutic journey, you'll gain valuable insights into your past, a deeper understanding of your present, and the resilience needed to overcome obstacles that may have been hindering your pursuit of an ideal life.
Navigating life's challenges can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. Have you ever found yourself caught in a recurring cycle of emotions and behaviors, unsure of how to break free? Do anxious thoughts seem to hold you back from the happiness and fulfillment you seek? If so, you're not alone, and I'm here to help. Together, we'll tackle these challenges head-on. Through your therapeutic journey, you'll gain valuable insights into your past, a deeper understanding of your present, and the resilience needed to overcome obstacles that may have been hindering your pursuit of an ideal life.
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Bipolar Disorder Therapists
What is the most successful approach to treating bipolar disorder?
Living with bipolar disorder can be challenging, and a number of therapies have been found effective in providing support to patients as they gain the skills to understand and manage the disorder. Family-focused therapy is often helpful for children and teens (the majority of cases develop before age 19); it aims to minimize mood cycling by improving family communication and reducing conflict. It also helps young people navigate the developmental challenges the disorder can create. Cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) and variants such as Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)help patients manage the thoughts and feelings that influence bipolar mood swings as well as develop specific behavioral strategies to counteract them.
What happens in therapy for bipolar disorder?
Because the patterns of mood switching and its triggers differ for each person and can change over time, mood tracking or monitoring becomes a basic way patients learn about the nature of their condition. One of the most common features of therapy is finding a workable method of mood monitoring, in which patients track their daily activities and rate their moods, then use the findings to adjust routines accordingly. Patients learn ways of handling the many stresses that arise in life so that they do not trigger mood swings.
What kinds of problems does therapy help with?
Like many other mental health disorders, BPD is heavily influenced by stress; therapy provides skills for coping with stressors of all kinds. Therapy is extremely important for helping individuals identify the situations that may trigger mood switching, so that mood swings can be prevented. Therapy may especially target recognition of the early stages of mood change so that they can be managed. In addition, therapy helps patients deal with the significant amount of turbulence the disorder can create in relationships and in work life.
What is the goal of therapy for bipolar disorder?
Therapy helps patients set up their lives to maintain stability so that their mood isn’t constantly threatened by daily events. Perhaps the first task of therapy is to educate people about the nature of the disorder. At the same time, a primary goal of therapy is to enhance adherence to drug treatment. Extended periods of mood stability can prompt patients to discontinue medication, triggering relapse, while the early phases of manic episodes can feel so energizing that patients stop medication, ushering in full-blown mania and the altered self-perception that can lead to destructive behaviors. Another major goal of therapy is to understand one’s mood patterns so as to minimize both the frequency and intensity of mood cycling.