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Chelsea Mackey
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
I also have experience with people who identify as having a bipolar diagnosis, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues.
Hi there! Welcome to one more step in your search for the life you want. Therapy is one way to increase joy, be reminded of whats wonderful about yourself, and overcome the barriers that have blocked you in the past. It also gives you the tools to continue that process. Collaboratively we strengthen your sense of worth so that you have the energy and motivation to work toward your personal goals. Increasing self-compassion and awareness frees an individual from the habits or ruts we all tend to dip into in life.
I also have experience with people who identify as having a bipolar diagnosis, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues.
Hi there! Welcome to one more step in your search for the life you want. Therapy is one way to increase joy, be reminded of whats wonderful about yourself, and overcome the barriers that have blocked you in the past. It also gives you the tools to continue that process. Collaboratively we strengthen your sense of worth so that you have the energy and motivation to work toward your personal goals. Increasing self-compassion and awareness frees an individual from the habits or ruts we all tend to dip into in life.
(916) 507-1615 View (916) 507-1615
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LaTosha Akana
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
I have extensive training and experience in crisis intervention, clinical experience regarding trauma in children and adults, activity in couples’ issues, and expertise in treating deprivation disorders, including bipolar disorder.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist committed to treating individuals, couples, and families. My clinical interests include treating couples’ issues in transition periods (preparing for marriage, parenthood, or divorce), spiritual or religious issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, and other life transition issues. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches in working with clients and the relationships they have in their lives. Using an integrative change model, I highlight the strengths of different theories to fit the client’s identified needs.
I have extensive training and experience in crisis intervention, clinical experience regarding trauma in children and adults, activity in couples’ issues, and expertise in treating deprivation disorders, including bipolar disorder.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist committed to treating individuals, couples, and families. My clinical interests include treating couples’ issues in transition periods (preparing for marriage, parenthood, or divorce), spiritual or religious issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, and other life transition issues. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches in working with clients and the relationships they have in their lives. Using an integrative change model, I highlight the strengths of different theories to fit the client’s identified needs.
(415) 888-9744 View (415) 888-9744
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Jean L. Mirando, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vacaville, CA 95688  (Online Only)
Coping Skills for Individuals, Couples, and Families to help manage Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar/Mood Disorder.
Video Visits and Phone Sessions Only, to California residents, adults and teens. 35 + years of Counseling experience with Adults, Couples, Adolescents and Children. Specializing in working with Parents with Strong Willed Children & Teens. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help reduce symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, and Mood Disorders. Working to foster Growth and Change from undesired patterns of thinking, and unhealthy Family or Relationship interactions, so that you can identify and work through the challenges you are experiencing. Visit my website at: jeanmirando.com
Coping Skills for Individuals, Couples, and Families to help manage Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar/Mood Disorder.
Video Visits and Phone Sessions Only, to California residents, adults and teens. 35 + years of Counseling experience with Adults, Couples, Adolescents and Children. Specializing in working with Parents with Strong Willed Children & Teens. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help reduce symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, and Mood Disorders. Working to foster Growth and Change from undesired patterns of thinking, and unhealthy Family or Relationship interactions, so that you can identify and work through the challenges you are experiencing. Visit my website at: jeanmirando.com
(925) 308-9259 View (925) 308-9259
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Kristine Hughes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95820
My greatest successes have been in treating individuals experiencing mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety/panic attacks, substance abuse/addiction, self-harm and suicidal ideation, stress, relationship problems, abuse, and trauma.
My name is Kristine Hughes, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California. I enjoy treating individual adults and teens experiencing mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety/panic attacks, substance abuse/addiction, self-harm behaviors and suicidal ideation, stress, relationship problems, abuse, and trauma. My therapeutic approach utilizes techniques from Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. The most foundation and important therapeutic element however is the safe trusting relationship built with each client.
My greatest successes have been in treating individuals experiencing mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety/panic attacks, substance abuse/addiction, self-harm and suicidal ideation, stress, relationship problems, abuse, and trauma.
My name is Kristine Hughes, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California. I enjoy treating individual adults and teens experiencing mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety/panic attacks, substance abuse/addiction, self-harm behaviors and suicidal ideation, stress, relationship problems, abuse, and trauma. My therapeutic approach utilizes techniques from Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. The most foundation and important therapeutic element however is the safe trusting relationship built with each client.
(916) 776-5929 View (916) 776-5929
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Deanna Spence
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Citrus Heights, CA 95621  (Online Only)
I enjoy treating mood disorders such as Depression, Anxiety, and Bipolar disorder.
Becoming more mindful of how our thoughts affect our emotions allows us to truly see the connection our behaviors have in our day to day lives. I am a strengths-based and client centered therapist practicing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have also had training through UC Davis to incorporate Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques in session. I treat mood disorders such as Depression, Anxiety, and Bipolar disorder. I help support those who have experienced trauma and PTSD. Serious mental illness such as Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, and Bipolar disorders are also a passion of mine.
I enjoy treating mood disorders such as Depression, Anxiety, and Bipolar disorder.
Becoming more mindful of how our thoughts affect our emotions allows us to truly see the connection our behaviors have in our day to day lives. I am a strengths-based and client centered therapist practicing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have also had training through UC Davis to incorporate Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques in session. I treat mood disorders such as Depression, Anxiety, and Bipolar disorder. I help support those who have experienced trauma and PTSD. Serious mental illness such as Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, and Bipolar disorders are also a passion of mine.
(916) 269-3261 View (916) 269-3261
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Pang Martin
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95825
Therapy is a place where you can show up as you are, where you won’t be judged or shamed. It’s a place where you can work on yourself, focus on you and be met with positive regard and acceptance. No matter whether you are seeking therapy for trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, Bipolar Personality Disorder, etc., whether it's for emotional health reasons, or if you just need someone who is objective/neutral to be there while you are going through a tough time in your life, just know that you are welcomed here and this is a safe space for you.
Therapy is a place where you can show up as you are, where you won’t be judged or shamed. It’s a place where you can work on yourself, focus on you and be met with positive regard and acceptance. No matter whether you are seeking therapy for trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, Bipolar Personality Disorder, etc., whether it's for emotional health reasons, or if you just need someone who is objective/neutral to be there while you are going through a tough time in your life, just know that you are welcomed here and this is a safe space for you.
(916) 566-5948 View (916) 566-5948
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Rachel Trott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Davis, CA 95616  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Everyone deserves the time and space to lay down their worries, their fears, their past, their pain—and especially their hopes for the future and the change they want to see in their lives. My job is to provide that time and space to my clients, listening attentively, non-judgmentally and empathetically. Once we’ve settled into that space, we can work together to identify your goals and work to achieve them. I am experienced in working with adults and teens with depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD and trauma, mood and thought disorders, substance use, grief, major life transitions and self-esteem. If you're ready, I'm here for you.
Everyone deserves the time and space to lay down their worries, their fears, their past, their pain—and especially their hopes for the future and the change they want to see in their lives. My job is to provide that time and space to my clients, listening attentively, non-judgmentally and empathetically. Once we’ve settled into that space, we can work together to identify your goals and work to achieve them. I am experienced in working with adults and teens with depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD and trauma, mood and thought disorders, substance use, grief, major life transitions and self-esteem. If you're ready, I'm here for you.
(707) 883-1246 View (707) 883-1246
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Dr. Charlotte Rosenberg
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95811
People who have been in my practice often tell me one of the things they treasure most highly about their therapeutic journey is feeling hopeful again. I welcome adults to my practice who are struggling with a wide range of issues – problems with relationships, work, love, fear, hearing voices, play, sex, confusion, being alone, being with others, paranoia, feeling stuck, despair, worry, troubling thoughts, grief, etc. I am trained and experienced in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychotic breaks, schizoaffective disorder, psychosis, PTSD, OCD and personality disorders.
People who have been in my practice often tell me one of the things they treasure most highly about their therapeutic journey is feeling hopeful again. I welcome adults to my practice who are struggling with a wide range of issues – problems with relationships, work, love, fear, hearing voices, play, sex, confusion, being alone, being with others, paranoia, feeling stuck, despair, worry, troubling thoughts, grief, etc. I am trained and experienced in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychotic breaks, schizoaffective disorder, psychosis, PTSD, OCD and personality disorders.
(916) 864-9513 View (916) 864-9513
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Stephanie C. Fischer, MFT, SEP
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Yuba City, CA 95991
Hello, my name is Stephanie Fischer and I provide counseling in Yuba City. I work a lot with trauma/abuse, PTSD, depression and anxiety. In addition, I work with individuals experiencing panic attacks, bipolar disorder, stress, relationship difficulties, grief & loss, LGBTQ+ Issues and much more. I believe everybody has the resources within to solve their struggles and it's my job to help you access those resources and to start to live a healthy and fulfilling life.
Hello, my name is Stephanie Fischer and I provide counseling in Yuba City. I work a lot with trauma/abuse, PTSD, depression and anxiety. In addition, I work with individuals experiencing panic attacks, bipolar disorder, stress, relationship difficulties, grief & loss, LGBTQ+ Issues and much more. I believe everybody has the resources within to solve their struggles and it's my job to help you access those resources and to start to live a healthy and fulfilling life.
(530) 475-6197 View (530) 475-6197
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Ciera Nicole Perez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
I believe that our wounds can be turned into wisdom. Some of our past experiences hold pain, but that pain can represent insight and growth. I understand that every human is different, treat each individual as a whole, and see every experience as nuanced with many layers. As an associate accruing my hours for licensure, I have found a passion for working with children, teenagers, couples, and young adults. I work to help individuals understand their relationship with themselves and the people around them.
I believe that our wounds can be turned into wisdom. Some of our past experiences hold pain, but that pain can represent insight and growth. I understand that every human is different, treat each individual as a whole, and see every experience as nuanced with many layers. As an associate accruing my hours for licensure, I have found a passion for working with children, teenagers, couples, and young adults. I work to help individuals understand their relationship with themselves and the people around them.
(707) 940-9125 View (707) 940-9125
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Natalie Benjamin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Verified Verified
Davis, CA 95616
Are you in the process of becoming who you truly want to be? Do you want to know yourself better, and reach deep acceptance of your unique needs, feelings, and experiences? Do you want to be seen and understood by others in a way that makes you proud to be you? Would you like to learn creative and compassionate ways of communicating with yourself and others, including some of the more challenging people in your life? Are old messages and hurts getting in the way? Do you want the freedom that comes from telling your story, leaving behind what doesn't serve you, and deciding on the next chapter?
Are you in the process of becoming who you truly want to be? Do you want to know yourself better, and reach deep acceptance of your unique needs, feelings, and experiences? Do you want to be seen and understood by others in a way that makes you proud to be you? Would you like to learn creative and compassionate ways of communicating with yourself and others, including some of the more challenging people in your life? Are old messages and hurts getting in the way? Do you want the freedom that comes from telling your story, leaving behind what doesn't serve you, and deciding on the next chapter?
(530) 601-4221 View (530) 601-4221
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Jennifer LaVancha
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rocklin, CA 95765
I believe that every person has something valuable to offer the world that is uniquely theirs. It takes a tremendous amount of courage to reach out for help when life becomes too difficult. I want to join with you during your heavy season by creating a space, just for you, to be heard and understood. My goal for treatment is to develop a safe and inviting space where clients can access tools, resources, and the support necessary to embrace their full potential.
I believe that every person has something valuable to offer the world that is uniquely theirs. It takes a tremendous amount of courage to reach out for help when life becomes too difficult. I want to join with you during your heavy season by creating a space, just for you, to be heard and understood. My goal for treatment is to develop a safe and inviting space where clients can access tools, resources, and the support necessary to embrace their full potential.
(916) 234-5950 View (916) 234-5950
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Jane Teixeira
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
Hello and welcome! If you'd like to create more space for joy, connection, and calm in your life, I would love to work with you! I specialize in treating depression, trauma, anxiety, stress, self-esteem issues, body image issues, and perfectionism. I use a person-centered approach and mindfulness to help create a safe space for you to reflect on your relationship patterns and goals. I also like to infuse behavioral therapy techniques to help you hone in on concrete steps you can take to make active changes in your life. I hope to help you find more meaning, creativity, and joy in life.
Hello and welcome! If you'd like to create more space for joy, connection, and calm in your life, I would love to work with you! I specialize in treating depression, trauma, anxiety, stress, self-esteem issues, body image issues, and perfectionism. I use a person-centered approach and mindfulness to help create a safe space for you to reflect on your relationship patterns and goals. I also like to infuse behavioral therapy techniques to help you hone in on concrete steps you can take to make active changes in your life. I hope to help you find more meaning, creativity, and joy in life.
(916) 634-0156 View (916) 634-0156
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Brianna Cassel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Placerville, CA 95667
Hi, I'm Brianna! I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in California and Colorado. I have spent most of my career working with the adolescent population and their families. Making a positive impact on their lives and futures has been incredibly rewarding. My professional journey has also included counseling adults through divorce, hardship, and life's obstacles. The types of clients I have worked with really vary from adjustment or relational issues to more intensive and pervasive psychological disorders.
Hi, I'm Brianna! I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in California and Colorado. I have spent most of my career working with the adolescent population and their families. Making a positive impact on their lives and futures has been incredibly rewarding. My professional journey has also included counseling adults through divorce, hardship, and life's obstacles. The types of clients I have worked with really vary from adjustment or relational issues to more intensive and pervasive psychological disorders.
(510) 824-8300 View (510) 824-8300
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Shannon J. Oliveira
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Napa, CA 94558
My goal as your therapist is to help you create a meaningful and enjoyable life. Whether you come to treatment to manage a pre-existing condition/diagnosis, or are looking to improve the relationships in your life; I am happy to assist you until you get to where you would like to be. In today's society; stress, anxiety, and depression can often take over our health, wellbeing, and relationships leaving one with an unsatisfactory life. In treatment we can explore the obstacles that are causing you pain or are holding you back from your full potential, and work together towards creating happiness and contentment.
My goal as your therapist is to help you create a meaningful and enjoyable life. Whether you come to treatment to manage a pre-existing condition/diagnosis, or are looking to improve the relationships in your life; I am happy to assist you until you get to where you would like to be. In today's society; stress, anxiety, and depression can often take over our health, wellbeing, and relationships leaving one with an unsatisfactory life. In treatment we can explore the obstacles that are causing you pain or are holding you back from your full potential, and work together towards creating happiness and contentment.
(707) 674-6193 View (707) 674-6193
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Geanene Gordon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95828
My name is Geanene Gordon, LCSW. I am committed to help initiate your healing journey from past pain, generational dysfunction and self-abandonment to increase self-love, change the narrative of your life, build strong boundaries and protect your peace. I am passionate about acknowledging your individual experiences and normalizing the human emotional experience.
My name is Geanene Gordon, LCSW. I am committed to help initiate your healing journey from past pain, generational dysfunction and self-abandonment to increase self-love, change the narrative of your life, build strong boundaries and protect your peace. I am passionate about acknowledging your individual experiences and normalizing the human emotional experience.
(916) 587-6346 View (916) 587-6346
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Aleta Greenspan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
The word “heal” comes from “to make whole.” Psychotherapy, more aptly psyche-therapy, is a sacred process of tending to the soul wound and waking more fully to one’s aliveness and inherent wholeness. I am deeply passionate about supporting you in healing the fragmented and disowned parts of self that hinder you from living a life of meaningful connections, purposeful self-agency and joy. We work collaboratively to creatively transform unconscious and limiting belief structures, access your resiliencies, welcome emerging truths, skillfully navigate adversity with new tools, and integrate insights for profound and evolving change.
The word “heal” comes from “to make whole.” Psychotherapy, more aptly psyche-therapy, is a sacred process of tending to the soul wound and waking more fully to one’s aliveness and inherent wholeness. I am deeply passionate about supporting you in healing the fragmented and disowned parts of self that hinder you from living a life of meaningful connections, purposeful self-agency and joy. We work collaboratively to creatively transform unconscious and limiting belief structures, access your resiliencies, welcome emerging truths, skillfully navigate adversity with new tools, and integrate insights for profound and evolving change.
(707) 475-3119 View (707) 475-3119
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Danielle Nicole Kardum
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
Are you noticing patterns in your life that may be contributing to challenges in connection, developing authentic sense of identity and experiencing a sense of self worth? Are you curious if these challenges may be rooted in experiences of childhood trauma, emotional neglect or abuse? Are you a member of the LGBTQIA+ community or queer curious and struggling in your relationships or authentic sense of identity? Are you wanting to establish a secure relationship with the self that can support you in life's ups and downs? I specialize in these areas, and I'd love to support you!
Are you noticing patterns in your life that may be contributing to challenges in connection, developing authentic sense of identity and experiencing a sense of self worth? Are you curious if these challenges may be rooted in experiences of childhood trauma, emotional neglect or abuse? Are you a member of the LGBTQIA+ community or queer curious and struggling in your relationships or authentic sense of identity? Are you wanting to establish a secure relationship with the self that can support you in life's ups and downs? I specialize in these areas, and I'd love to support you!
(916) 307-4112 View (916) 307-4112
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Kristin Nichols
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Davis, CA 95616
Welcome! My name is Kristin, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 5 years of experience in the mental health field. I believe in helping you reach your goals, and I take care to focus on your specific needs. My aim is to provide a safe space for you to explore and better understand your own thoughts and feelings. I work with adults struggling with mood disorders and relationship issues. I also work with clients that are having difficulty managing their substance use and are looking for techniques to cope with the stressors in their daily lives.
Welcome! My name is Kristin, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 5 years of experience in the mental health field. I believe in helping you reach your goals, and I take care to focus on your specific needs. My aim is to provide a safe space for you to explore and better understand your own thoughts and feelings. I work with adults struggling with mood disorders and relationship issues. I also work with clients that are having difficulty managing their substance use and are looking for techniques to cope with the stressors in their daily lives.
(530) 444-6842 View (530) 444-6842
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Suzanne M Yeomans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Waitlist for new clients
Trauma is not what happens to you. Trauma is what happens inside you (as a result of what happens to you). -Dr. Gabor Mate.
Trauma is not what happens to you. Trauma is what happens inside you (as a result of what happens to you). -Dr. Gabor Mate.
(707) 378-6203 View (707) 378-6203

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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.