Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Nassau County, NY
Tracey Gecewicz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hicksville, NY 11801
I obtained my Master's in Social Work from Fordham University with a BS in Social Work from LIU. I maintain a well established Private Practice where I provide therapeutic services to individuals (18 years and up), couples, and families dealing with a wide ranges of issues including, but not limited to anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, divorce and marital discord.
I obtained my Master's in Social Work from Fordham University with a BS in Social Work from LIU. I maintain a well established Private Practice where I provide therapeutic services to individuals (18 years and up), couples, and families dealing with a wide ranges of issues including, but not limited to anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, divorce and marital discord.
Psychotherapy By Stella
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CST
Verified Verified
Mill Neck, NY 11765 (Online Only)
My clients include individuals, couples, and those in relationships that struggle with intimacy, conflict, communication, codependency, sexual problems, bipolar, trauma, mental health problems, self-esteem, substance abuse, divorce, polyamory, and infidelity.
Do you have issues in your relationship? Feeling stuck, unhappy, and unsure of what steps to take to resolve those challenges? Do you find it difficult to be intimate with your partner? Afraid to be honest about your needs and feelings or worried about the future of your relationship? Contact me and we will work together to explore your emotions, identify the problem, and develop a strategic plan for change. I am a AASECT certified sex therapist and licensed clinical social worker with a specialty and training in treating sexual health issues and on track in obtaining a PhD in Sexology.
My clients include individuals, couples, and those in relationships that struggle with intimacy, conflict, communication, codependency, sexual problems, bipolar, trauma, mental health problems, self-esteem, substance abuse, divorce, polyamory, and infidelity.
Do you have issues in your relationship? Feeling stuck, unhappy, and unsure of what steps to take to resolve those challenges? Do you find it difficult to be intimate with your partner? Afraid to be honest about your needs and feelings or worried about the future of your relationship? Contact me and we will work together to explore your emotions, identify the problem, and develop a strategic plan for change. I am a AASECT certified sex therapist and licensed clinical social worker with a specialty and training in treating sexual health issues and on track in obtaining a PhD in Sexology.
Nisha Beth Chitkara
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Plainview, NY 11803 (Online Only)
I treat children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of difficulties including anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and life stressors.
Hello, my name is Nisha Chitkara, Ph.D. I have my doctorate in Clinical and School Psychology. The types of treatments I use with patients are evidence-based, meaning they have been shown in clinical studies to be effective. These include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, exposure and response prevention, mindfulness based stress reduction, interpersonal social rhythms therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and motivational interviewing.
I treat children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of difficulties including anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and life stressors.
Hello, my name is Nisha Chitkara, Ph.D. I have my doctorate in Clinical and School Psychology. The types of treatments I use with patients are evidence-based, meaning they have been shown in clinical studies to be effective. These include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, exposure and response prevention, mindfulness based stress reduction, interpersonal social rhythms therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and motivational interviewing.
Aaron Tropper
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
I earned my PhD at Hofstra University, completed my doctoral internship at the JJ Peters VA Medical Center, and completed my post-doctoral fellowship at the Northwell Health OCD and Bipolar Centers.
I specialize in the treatment of OCD-related disorders and anxiety disorders. Living with anxiety can feel overwhelming, so congratulations on taking the first steps towards getting help! My practice involves evidence-based psychotherapies that are time limited and goal directed. I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure/Response Prevention, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. My goal is to help clients learn the skills they need to confront and overcome their fears, so they can live fuller and more meaningful lives.
I earned my PhD at Hofstra University, completed my doctoral internship at the JJ Peters VA Medical Center, and completed my post-doctoral fellowship at the Northwell Health OCD and Bipolar Centers.
I specialize in the treatment of OCD-related disorders and anxiety disorders. Living with anxiety can feel overwhelming, so congratulations on taking the first steps towards getting help! My practice involves evidence-based psychotherapies that are time limited and goal directed. I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure/Response Prevention, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. My goal is to help clients learn the skills they need to confront and overcome their fears, so they can live fuller and more meaningful lives.
Christine Weiss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Garden City, NY 11530
Chris is an experienced therapist who has treated adults with both mental health and substance abuse issues. Chris believes in creating a trusting relationship through active listening and empathy to provide a nonjudgmental atmosphere. She works with each person to help identify achievable goals to bring about meaningful, visible change. Chris specializes in the treatment of Mood Disorders, specifically Anxiety, Depression and Bipolar Disorders. She has had extensive training and experience with Substance Abuse including Co-Occurring Disorders.
Chris is an experienced therapist who has treated adults with both mental health and substance abuse issues. Chris believes in creating a trusting relationship through active listening and empathy to provide a nonjudgmental atmosphere. She works with each person to help identify achievable goals to bring about meaningful, visible change. Chris specializes in the treatment of Mood Disorders, specifically Anxiety, Depression and Bipolar Disorders. She has had extensive training and experience with Substance Abuse including Co-Occurring Disorders.
Stacey Lynn Silver
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Manhasset, NY 11030 (Online Only)
I work collaboratively with my clients to optimize their levels of happiness and minimize their levels of emotional distress. Utilizing cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and behavior therapy (BT), EMDR, and components of DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) in a supportive, validating, non-judgmental environment, I assist my clients in overcoming anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, eating disorders, and personality disorders, among other issues. I also conduct various types of psychological assessments, including forensic psychological evaluations and immigration exemption evaluations.
I work collaboratively with my clients to optimize their levels of happiness and minimize their levels of emotional distress. Utilizing cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and behavior therapy (BT), EMDR, and components of DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) in a supportive, validating, non-judgmental environment, I assist my clients in overcoming anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, eating disorders, and personality disorders, among other issues. I also conduct various types of psychological assessments, including forensic psychological evaluations and immigration exemption evaluations.
Jennifer Padrone
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Great Neck, NY 11021
Dr. Padrone is a NYS Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Psychotherapy for adults, seniors, young adults and couples utilizing psychodynamic, attachment-based, Internal Family Systems and Mindfulness-based approaches. Treatment of anxiety disorders (including panic, OCD, and generalized anxiety), mood disorders (including major depression and bipolar disorders), eating disorders and psychological correlates of chronic pain. Addiction recovery strategies as well as harm reduction approach to substance misuse. Trauma-informed psychotherapy with neuropsychology patient education.
Dr. Padrone is a NYS Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Psychotherapy for adults, seniors, young adults and couples utilizing psychodynamic, attachment-based, Internal Family Systems and Mindfulness-based approaches. Treatment of anxiety disorders (including panic, OCD, and generalized anxiety), mood disorders (including major depression and bipolar disorders), eating disorders and psychological correlates of chronic pain. Addiction recovery strategies as well as harm reduction approach to substance misuse. Trauma-informed psychotherapy with neuropsychology patient education.
Samantha Pidgeon
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garden City, NY 11530
I have several years of experience working with clients with Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety and Depression.
Life can be difficult at times and it takes strength to reach out to someone for help. Through our therapeutic relationship, my goal is to help you gain self-awareness about potential negative thinking patterns and ultimately increase stability and independence. We live in a world of many different stressors and pressures and I hope to help you learn to cope with these issues in a positive way. Mental health is just as important as physical, through all stages of life. I utilize a person-centered approach in order to explore past and current issues in order to help you learn different tools to help you take control of your life.
I have several years of experience working with clients with Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety and Depression.
Life can be difficult at times and it takes strength to reach out to someone for help. Through our therapeutic relationship, my goal is to help you gain self-awareness about potential negative thinking patterns and ultimately increase stability and independence. We live in a world of many different stressors and pressures and I hope to help you learn to cope with these issues in a positive way. Mental health is just as important as physical, through all stages of life. I utilize a person-centered approach in order to explore past and current issues in order to help you learn different tools to help you take control of your life.
Dr. Dov Finman at Nassau Psychology PC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Nassau Psychology PC provides therapy & evaluations for adults, young adults, teens and children. If you feel overwhelmed by difficulties in your life, you've come to the right place. We work with people who are experiencing difficulties in relationships with parents, partners or peers; anger, depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder; and adjustment to life-changes, such as transitioning to college, entering the workforce, or raising children etc.
Nassau Psychology PC provides therapy & evaluations for adults, young adults, teens and children. If you feel overwhelmed by difficulties in your life, you've come to the right place. We work with people who are experiencing difficulties in relationships with parents, partners or peers; anger, depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder; and adjustment to life-changes, such as transitioning to college, entering the workforce, or raising children etc.
Magda Zapata
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Levittown, NY 11756 (Online Only)
I specialize in anxiety, depression, bipolar, substance use disorders, trauma, grief, self-esteem issues, family conflict, adolescent/teen issues, couples/marital conflict, life transitions, career transition, and stress management.
As a licensed clinical mental health counselor, I am here to work with you to manage and overcome your own challenges in life and be able to help you live your life with a sense of ease and fulfillment.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, bipolar, substance use disorders, trauma, grief, self-esteem issues, family conflict, adolescent/teen issues, couples/marital conflict, life transitions, career transition, and stress management.
As a licensed clinical mental health counselor, I am here to work with you to manage and overcome your own challenges in life and be able to help you live your life with a sense of ease and fulfillment.
Christine M Newman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Jericho, NY 11753
Some of the conditions I treat include but are not limited to: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Specific Phobias, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating Disorders, School Refusal, ADHD and more.
I understand that reaching out to a therapist for the first time can be very scary. I do my best to create an environment where my clients are met with compassion and understanding, without fear of judgment. I provide individuals with evidence-based treatment to help them overcome their difficulties. I believe that it is important to custom tailor therapy to each individual, as no two people are exactly the same. I believe one of the most important aspects of treatment is meeting each client where they are in readiness, while also encouraging movement towards their goals.
Some of the conditions I treat include but are not limited to: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Specific Phobias, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating Disorders, School Refusal, ADHD and more.
I understand that reaching out to a therapist for the first time can be very scary. I do my best to create an environment where my clients are met with compassion and understanding, without fear of judgment. I provide individuals with evidence-based treatment to help them overcome their difficulties. I believe that it is important to custom tailor therapy to each individual, as no two people are exactly the same. I believe one of the most important aspects of treatment is meeting each client where they are in readiness, while also encouraging movement towards their goals.
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Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a broad range of experiences working with adults and teens with a variety of issues. Over the course of my training and career, I have worked with individuals struggling with severe mental illness like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia spectrum disorder as well as mood disorders, substance abuse, trauma, relationship and life transition issues.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a broad range of experiences working with adults and teens with a variety of issues. Over the course of my training and career, I have worked with individuals struggling with severe mental illness like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia spectrum disorder as well as mood disorders, substance abuse, trauma, relationship and life transition issues.
Louis Walthall At Nassau Psychology Pc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Book an appointment online via our website nassaupsychology.org! I provide a safe therapeutic space for my clients. My approach is to tailor the session to meet the challenges that you bring in. In our sessions, we'll utilize your existing strengths and build on them using CBT and other therapeutic methods. The goal of our time together will be to effectively address your personal life challenges. I work with children, teens, and adults suffering from ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder. I look to help my clients find a healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their coping skills.
Book an appointment online via our website nassaupsychology.org! I provide a safe therapeutic space for my clients. My approach is to tailor the session to meet the challenges that you bring in. In our sessions, we'll utilize your existing strengths and build on them using CBT and other therapeutic methods. The goal of our time together will be to effectively address your personal life challenges. I work with children, teens, and adults suffering from ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder. I look to help my clients find a healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their coping skills.
Danielle Phelan
Psychologist, PsyD
Not Verified Not Verified
Manhasset, NY 11030 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience working with people suffering from depression, anxiety and panic, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), bipolar disorder, interpersonal problems, gender issues, occupational difficulties, and psychotic conditions.
When patients feel unable to move outside of their 'comfort zones' they begin to experience frustration and hopelessness. Understanding and altering these patterns promotes lasting change. My years of experience have made me comfortable with others and have given me a great deal of hope and passion for the process and benefits of psychotherapy.
I have extensive experience working with people suffering from depression, anxiety and panic, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), bipolar disorder, interpersonal problems, gender issues, occupational difficulties, and psychotic conditions.
When patients feel unable to move outside of their 'comfort zones' they begin to experience frustration and hopelessness. Understanding and altering these patterns promotes lasting change. My years of experience have made me comfortable with others and have given me a great deal of hope and passion for the process and benefits of psychotherapy.
Meagan Miraldi
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garden City, NY 11530
I am a firm believer that everyone can benefit from therapy. My primary goal is to make each of my client’s therapeutic experiences as comfortable and safe as possible. I have worked with clients of all ages, including children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Using a client-centered approach, I work with my clients to develop positive coping skills in order to tackle life’s stressors. I have experience working with clients with a variety of diagnoses, including but not limited to substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders.
I am a firm believer that everyone can benefit from therapy. My primary goal is to make each of my client’s therapeutic experiences as comfortable and safe as possible. I have worked with clients of all ages, including children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Using a client-centered approach, I work with my clients to develop positive coping skills in order to tackle life’s stressors. I have experience working with clients with a variety of diagnoses, including but not limited to substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders.
Sarah M Fiore
LMHC-LP, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hicksville, NY 11801 (Online Only)
Specialized in working with individuals who struggle with Eating Disorders, Substance Use Disorders and co-occurring disorders, such as PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality disorder, Suicide ideation, and self -injurious behaviors.
Focus on the step in front of you, not the whole staircase. Do you feel hopeless and trapped in an unhealthy cycle? Do you struggle with being trapped in a self-destructive cycle, due to life experiences that influenced your present day thoughts and perceptions about yourself? Are you someone struggling with an eating disorder or an addiction? When working with me, you don’t have to fix your problems overnight nor feel ashamed of where you are in your recovery. We will focus on the small steps needed to get you closer to where you want to be. Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step.
Specialized in working with individuals who struggle with Eating Disorders, Substance Use Disorders and co-occurring disorders, such as PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality disorder, Suicide ideation, and self -injurious behaviors.
Focus on the step in front of you, not the whole staircase. Do you feel hopeless and trapped in an unhealthy cycle? Do you struggle with being trapped in a self-destructive cycle, due to life experiences that influenced your present day thoughts and perceptions about yourself? Are you someone struggling with an eating disorder or an addiction? When working with me, you don’t have to fix your problems overnight nor feel ashamed of where you are in your recovery. We will focus on the small steps needed to get you closer to where you want to be. Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step.
Behavioral Mental Health Counseling PLLC
MPS, LMHC, CAMS
Verified Verified
Lynbrook, NY 11563
, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and Anger/ Stress Management.
Behavioral Mental Health Counseling PLLC caters to individuals, families groups and organizations throughout Long Island NY and the five boroughs of New York City. I also provide off-site services to individuals unable to travel. I provide counseling, psychotherapy, clinical assessment, evaluation, treatment planning, case management, prevention, discharge, and aftercare services. My main focus consists of providing behavior modification and cognitive behavior therapy.
, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and Anger/ Stress Management.
Behavioral Mental Health Counseling PLLC caters to individuals, families groups and organizations throughout Long Island NY and the five boroughs of New York City. I also provide off-site services to individuals unable to travel. I provide counseling, psychotherapy, clinical assessment, evaluation, treatment planning, case management, prevention, discharge, and aftercare services. My main focus consists of providing behavior modification and cognitive behavior therapy.
Mayer Bellehsen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
This versatility, comes from the various specializations I have obtained, including in the treatment of trauma, mood, and anxiety disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), OCD, and generalized anxiety.
In my practice, I focus on setting clear goals and tailoring treatment to meet those goals. I meet my clients where they are. If my client(s) wants to work on problems with daily struggles, difficulties reaching their full potential, or improving their marriage, I will help them achieve that. If they want to deal with symptoms of a mood or anxiety disorder, than I will leverage my extensive training with these conditions to help achieve symptom reduction. Throughout the treatment process, I can call upon various methods of psychotherapy, but I always maintain a clear vision to guide our work.
This versatility, comes from the various specializations I have obtained, including in the treatment of trauma, mood, and anxiety disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), OCD, and generalized anxiety.
In my practice, I focus on setting clear goals and tailoring treatment to meet those goals. I meet my clients where they are. If my client(s) wants to work on problems with daily struggles, difficulties reaching their full potential, or improving their marriage, I will help them achieve that. If they want to deal with symptoms of a mood or anxiety disorder, than I will leverage my extensive training with these conditions to help achieve symptom reduction. Throughout the treatment process, I can call upon various methods of psychotherapy, but I always maintain a clear vision to guide our work.
Evaluaciones psicologicas para imigracion
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Hempstead, NY 11550
Emotional Disturbance, ADHD, Bipolar, depression, Anxiety, Family conflicts , Mood Disorders, trauma or exposure to violence; physical, emotional or sexual abuse, Grief/ Bereavement, Transgender, Impulse control Disorders.
I am a Bilingual (English/Spanish) NYS Board certified Licensed Mental Health Counselor, New Jersey Licensed Board of Marriage & Family therapy & Florida Mental Health Counselor. I specialize in working with diverse and vulnerable populations. I also Conduct psychosocial evaluations for immigrationcases (Vawa law, Waivers and Political Asylum cases). Being bilingual and bicultural gives me the opportunity to reach numerous individuals in need of psychological help. I have vast experience in providing psychological assessment and treatment services to children, adolescents, adults and families both in the Unites States and Ecuador.
Emotional Disturbance, ADHD, Bipolar, depression, Anxiety, Family conflicts , Mood Disorders, trauma or exposure to violence; physical, emotional or sexual abuse, Grief/ Bereavement, Transgender, Impulse control Disorders.
I am a Bilingual (English/Spanish) NYS Board certified Licensed Mental Health Counselor, New Jersey Licensed Board of Marriage & Family therapy & Florida Mental Health Counselor. I specialize in working with diverse and vulnerable populations. I also Conduct psychosocial evaluations for immigrationcases (Vawa law, Waivers and Political Asylum cases). Being bilingual and bicultural gives me the opportunity to reach numerous individuals in need of psychological help. I have vast experience in providing psychological assessment and treatment services to children, adolescents, adults and families both in the Unites States and Ecuador.
Bradley Gross At Nassau Psychology Pc
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
Cedarhurst, NY 11516 (Online Only)
He is a dedicated and compassionate counselor committed to helping all people seeking guidance with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, bipolar disorder and stress.
Book an appointment online via our website nassaupsychology.org! Graduating in 2020 from Long Island University, Bradley focused on Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. He has about three years experience working with grades 6-12 in a school setting providing individual counseling, academic counseling, group counseling, college advising, peer mediation, student mentoring and guidance. He worked with low functioning populations in an intensive outpatient clinic and with those living inpatient at Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center and Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center.
He is a dedicated and compassionate counselor committed to helping all people seeking guidance with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, bipolar disorder and stress.
Book an appointment online via our website nassaupsychology.org! Graduating in 2020 from Long Island University, Bradley focused on Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. He has about three years experience working with grades 6-12 in a school setting providing individual counseling, academic counseling, group counseling, college advising, peer mediation, student mentoring and guidance. He worked with low functioning populations in an intensive outpatient clinic and with those living inpatient at Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center and Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center.
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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.