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Lisa Wallace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75254  (Online Only)
I have experience working with a wide variety of populations, specializing in helping adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, bipolar, ADHD, or substance use.
Have you ever looked at your reflection and wondered who you are? Do you ever feel lost or wonder where you are headed? Confession- I have. I realized later in life that my calling was to become a therapist. Long before returning to college, I received on-the-job training through my own experiences as a mother, wife, friend, and as an individual struggling with depression and anxiety. These experiences helped prepare me for my role as a therapist. Just like my clients, I looked for a therapist to talk to, one who would listen and be able to understand where I was coming from.
I have experience working with a wide variety of populations, specializing in helping adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, bipolar, ADHD, or substance use.
Have you ever looked at your reflection and wondered who you are? Do you ever feel lost or wonder where you are headed? Confession- I have. I realized later in life that my calling was to become a therapist. Long before returning to college, I received on-the-job training through my own experiences as a mother, wife, friend, and as an individual struggling with depression and anxiety. These experiences helped prepare me for my role as a therapist. Just like my clients, I looked for a therapist to talk to, one who would listen and be able to understand where I was coming from.
(737) 214-4935 View (737) 214-4935
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Jennifer Brobst
Psychologist, PhD, LSSP
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75024
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology. I love working with adults, teenagers, children, and families. I have experience helping patients with depression, anxiety, bipolar, autism and other developmental disabilities, OCD, ADHD, family concerns, parenting stress, career and academic concerns, as well as traumatic experiences. In addition, I have extensive experience in grief therapy during times of loss, such as in a time of death, divorce, and other significant life changes. I also enjoy working on goals of self-improvement, self-awareness, and compassion with my patients.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology. I love working with adults, teenagers, children, and families. I have experience helping patients with depression, anxiety, bipolar, autism and other developmental disabilities, OCD, ADHD, family concerns, parenting stress, career and academic concerns, as well as traumatic experiences. In addition, I have extensive experience in grief therapy during times of loss, such as in a time of death, divorce, and other significant life changes. I also enjoy working on goals of self-improvement, self-awareness, and compassion with my patients.
(972) 833-0114 View (972) 833-0114
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Christopher Keener
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75204
I specialize in the treatment of teens and adults facing challenges such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and addiction. My priority is creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore their challenges and work towards positive change.
I specialize in the treatment of teens and adults facing challenges such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and addiction. My priority is creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore their challenges and work towards positive change.
(214) 256-1184 View (214) 256-1184
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Wade Christian Peterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irving, TX 75063
I specialize in the treatment of Complex Psychological Trauma including relational trauma from abusive relationships, PTSD, and all forms of addiction including sex and other process addictions (such as pornography, gambling, and food). I have a great deal of experience working with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Depression, and Bipolar Disorder. I assist individuals in establishing skills to set and maintain appropriate boundaries, identify codependency, address denial, and improve conflict management tools.
I specialize in the treatment of Complex Psychological Trauma including relational trauma from abusive relationships, PTSD, and all forms of addiction including sex and other process addictions (such as pornography, gambling, and food). I have a great deal of experience working with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Depression, and Bipolar Disorder. I assist individuals in establishing skills to set and maintain appropriate boundaries, identify codependency, address denial, and improve conflict management tools.
(786) 244-7347 View (786) 244-7347
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Michael Bensman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75254  (Online Only)
My clinical approach is based on evidenced based practices which are combined with my years of living and insights this provides, my vast life experiences that enables me to develop understandings and compassion for the human experience, and to use theses skills to promote meaningful and helpful conversation with clients that focus on meeting the needs that brings people to therapy. In therapy, we use words to help define and clarify what brings people to therapy, to use these words to guide our development to clinical strategies, to then implement these strategies towards the goal of improvement,
My clinical approach is based on evidenced based practices which are combined with my years of living and insights this provides, my vast life experiences that enables me to develop understandings and compassion for the human experience, and to use theses skills to promote meaningful and helpful conversation with clients that focus on meeting the needs that brings people to therapy. In therapy, we use words to help define and clarify what brings people to therapy, to use these words to guide our development to clinical strategies, to then implement these strategies towards the goal of improvement,
(832) 612-2128 View (832) 612-2128
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Connections Wellness Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PhD, MD
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76210
We are a GROUP practice of psychiatrists and counselors with the goal of being (1) easily accessible, (2) affordable, and (3) profoundly competent. Our psychiatrists and therapists are accepting new clients and we can typically provide new patient appointments in a matter of hours, not weeks or months. Our team is made up of Harvard students, college professors, international speakers, and advanced trained fully licensed practitioners. We offer a profoundly talented team with over 150+ years of combined experience, without losing a single ounce of individualized compassion, care, and genuine love for what we do every day.
We are a GROUP practice of psychiatrists and counselors with the goal of being (1) easily accessible, (2) affordable, and (3) profoundly competent. Our psychiatrists and therapists are accepting new clients and we can typically provide new patient appointments in a matter of hours, not weeks or months. Our team is made up of Harvard students, college professors, international speakers, and advanced trained fully licensed practitioners. We offer a profoundly talented team with over 150+ years of combined experience, without losing a single ounce of individualized compassion, care, and genuine love for what we do every day.
(940) 220-3884 View (940) 220-3884
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Delene Penix, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Allen, TX 75013
Stressed, overwhelmed, or depressed? You may be burned out from dealing with the same problem for years; you may be overwhelmed with problems from all sides; or you may be facing a new, life-changing situation and have no idea how to deal with it. Most people have coping skills to manage one predictable problem that can be resolved, but many struggle when facing multiple problems or a life-changing problem. Delene Penix, LPC is an experienced, caring, and straight-forward counselor who is here to support you through hard times and teach you new coping skills when faced with new and challenging situations.
Stressed, overwhelmed, or depressed? You may be burned out from dealing with the same problem for years; you may be overwhelmed with problems from all sides; or you may be facing a new, life-changing situation and have no idea how to deal with it. Most people have coping skills to manage one predictable problem that can be resolved, but many struggle when facing multiple problems or a life-changing problem. Delene Penix, LPC is an experienced, caring, and straight-forward counselor who is here to support you through hard times and teach you new coping skills when faced with new and challenging situations.
(469) 331-4706 View (469) 331-4706
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Chris Shanks Lcdc
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCDC
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76210  (Online Only)
As of April 24 2024, I have a few openings! Please read this all the way thru, you won't regret it!..... Have you ever sworn to yourself and others that you were never drinking/drugging again?.....And truly meant it?....only to go back on your word soon or eventually? ..........What changed?......You will come to see how it was your MIND that changed. If we don't address how the Mind Drives Relapse, it will continue. It all starts in your BRAIN & experienced as your Mind. I will provide you the tools needed as well as counseling each step of the way. I use an integrated approach blending neuroscience, spirituality and psychology.
As of April 24 2024, I have a few openings! Please read this all the way thru, you won't regret it!..... Have you ever sworn to yourself and others that you were never drinking/drugging again?.....And truly meant it?....only to go back on your word soon or eventually? ..........What changed?......You will come to see how it was your MIND that changed. If we don't address how the Mind Drives Relapse, it will continue. It all starts in your BRAIN & experienced as your Mind. I will provide you the tools needed as well as counseling each step of the way. I use an integrated approach blending neuroscience, spirituality and psychology.
(469) 747-1114 View (469) 747-1114
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Nicholas Grainger - Aletheia Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75074
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing individual, couples, and marital therapy. Clinically I am interested in unconscious motivations and how they influence our daily lives and relationships. I believe as we begin to process and understand how our past impacts our present, we can work to cultivate awareness, find acceptance, and create meaning in our struggle.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing individual, couples, and marital therapy. Clinically I am interested in unconscious motivations and how they influence our daily lives and relationships. I believe as we begin to process and understand how our past impacts our present, we can work to cultivate awareness, find acceptance, and create meaning in our struggle.
(469) 256-4897 View (469) 256-4897
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ClearView Counseling Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75252
Ideally, we want to be and insightful, genuine, and clear voice for you in you or your child's life. It's our mission to provide "clarity in counseling." That means we want you to be able to speak to us about what you need from your counseling relationship. We want it to be a collaborative relationship that had clear goals and recommendations. We don't want to just "see you next week" if you don't need to come as it's our job for you or your child to not need counseling and we want to collaborate on a plan to get you there.
Ideally, we want to be and insightful, genuine, and clear voice for you in you or your child's life. It's our mission to provide "clarity in counseling." That means we want you to be able to speak to us about what you need from your counseling relationship. We want it to be a collaborative relationship that had clear goals and recommendations. We don't want to just "see you next week" if you don't need to come as it's our job for you or your child to not need counseling and we want to collaborate on a plan to get you there.
(469) 414-9180 View (469) 414-9180
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Rachel D Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75075
Deciding to seek professional help through counseling can be an extremely difficult one to make. Finding the right counselor that fits your needs and personality can often be just as daunting. I strive to cultivate & nurture a collaborative effort with my clients while incorporating a combination of therapeutic techniques individualized toward each client's unique life experiences and goals for therapy.
Deciding to seek professional help through counseling can be an extremely difficult one to make. Finding the right counselor that fits your needs and personality can often be just as daunting. I strive to cultivate & nurture a collaborative effort with my clients while incorporating a combination of therapeutic techniques individualized toward each client's unique life experiences and goals for therapy.
(972) 201-3249 View (972) 201-3249
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Lucinda J. Bassili
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75228  (Online Only)
My focus as a therapist is on you. I am there to help you relax and tap into your truth to find answers to life's problems, stressors, and conflicts. I wish to create a place where people can feel free to express thoughts, feelings and values without fear of being judged; where they can explore and discover their deeper Self, and where they can find a path forward in the choices they make for themselves. My goal is to create an energy and an ambiance in which you may feel unconditional acceptance and healing.
My focus as a therapist is on you. I am there to help you relax and tap into your truth to find answers to life's problems, stressors, and conflicts. I wish to create a place where people can feel free to express thoughts, feelings and values without fear of being judged; where they can explore and discover their deeper Self, and where they can find a path forward in the choices they make for themselves. My goal is to create an energy and an ambiance in which you may feel unconditional acceptance and healing.
(214) 393-8245 View (214) 393-8245
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Matt W Wolff
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenville, TX 75402  (Online Only)
As a licensed professional counselor in practice for almost a decade, I am trained and qualified to treat individuals dealing with most mental health and emotional disorders, but I specialize in anxiety and related difficulties, such as depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (Cert. no. 902544). I have worked extensively with adolescents and adults dealing with the traumatic aftermath of emotionally and physically abusive family environments. I also work with a good number of artists, musicians and other creative types.
As a licensed professional counselor in practice for almost a decade, I am trained and qualified to treat individuals dealing with most mental health and emotional disorders, but I specialize in anxiety and related difficulties, such as depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (Cert. no. 902544). I have worked extensively with adolescents and adults dealing with the traumatic aftermath of emotionally and physically abusive family environments. I also work with a good number of artists, musicians and other creative types.
(903) 226-8809 View (903) 226-8809
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Christina Elizabeth Knight
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Coppell, TX 75019
A graduate cum laude with a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology, I have experience working 7 years working in psychiatric hospitals and three years in outpatient treatment. This has given me excellent experience in working with people of all ages, backgrounds, severity of issues, and problems. I use a collaborative multimodal process and am specialized in working with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, and trauma. My CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) skills have been certified by the Beck Institute.
A graduate cum laude with a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology, I have experience working 7 years working in psychiatric hospitals and three years in outpatient treatment. This has given me excellent experience in working with people of all ages, backgrounds, severity of issues, and problems. I use a collaborative multimodal process and am specialized in working with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, and trauma. My CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) skills have been certified by the Beck Institute.
(469) 653-3934 View (469) 653-3934
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Kimberly Dawn Choiniere
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
Waxahachie, TX 75165
I provide counseling for neurodivergent and atypical adolescents and adults. I am a certified ADHD provider. I don’t believe in one size fits all. I’m an open-minded and compassionate therapist ready to start where you are. As an ally, I am there to support the client so that they can learn strong coping skills. My work is trauma-informed. Anything from anxiety, depression, trauma or discomfort due to life transitions and difficult relationships will be a focus, and we can uncover what needs to be addressed with greater understanding so that we can face things head on with the tools you will learn.
I provide counseling for neurodivergent and atypical adolescents and adults. I am a certified ADHD provider. I don’t believe in one size fits all. I’m an open-minded and compassionate therapist ready to start where you are. As an ally, I am there to support the client so that they can learn strong coping skills. My work is trauma-informed. Anything from anxiety, depression, trauma or discomfort due to life transitions and difficult relationships will be a focus, and we can uncover what needs to be addressed with greater understanding so that we can face things head on with the tools you will learn.
(972) 694-6840 View (972) 694-6840
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Mary J. Harris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, TX 76013  (Online Only)
Hello! I'm Mary. I help teens, tweens, and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, chronic pain or illness, grief & loss, and life transitions. I also specialize in LGBTQ-related issues. I'm fully licensed as an LPC in both Texas and Colorado.
Hello! I'm Mary. I help teens, tweens, and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, chronic pain or illness, grief & loss, and life transitions. I also specialize in LGBTQ-related issues. I'm fully licensed as an LPC in both Texas and Colorado.
(817) 533-8495 View (817) 533-8495
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Collins Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75238
Telehealth sessions available in all of Texas and in Washington and In-office sessions in Dallas, TX. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor with over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in counseling children, adolescents, and adult who have been victims of crime. I also assist with divorce issues, issues related to parental use of drugs and alcohol, and I offer parental guidance. With adults and adolescents, I also offer counseling on addiction, depression, anxiety, divorce, and mental health concerns.
Telehealth sessions available in all of Texas and in Washington and In-office sessions in Dallas, TX. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor with over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in counseling children, adolescents, and adult who have been victims of crime. I also assist with divorce issues, issues related to parental use of drugs and alcohol, and I offer parental guidance. With adults and adolescents, I also offer counseling on addiction, depression, anxiety, divorce, and mental health concerns.
(214) 499-9405 View (214) 499-9405
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ADULTs & COUPLEs @ Embrace New Life
Licensed Professional Counselor, DSW, PsyD, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Heath, TX 75032
🅐🅒🅒🅔🅟🅣🅘🅝🅖 New Adult & Couple Clients! We are 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 & 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 with 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 15 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆. We treat individuals & couples for anxiety, stress, depression, anger, fear, substance abuse, family relational conflict, postpartum, self-esteem, and more. Therapy at 𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝓝𝓮𝔀 𝓛𝓲𝓯𝓮 is a collaborative process that starts with providing you skills from our first session together. We help you 𝑚𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠 in your life & 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑛 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ𝑦 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑. ➳ #𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 ✞
🅐🅒🅒🅔🅟🅣🅘🅝🅖 New Adult & Couple Clients! We are 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 & 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 with 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 15 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆. We treat individuals & couples for anxiety, stress, depression, anger, fear, substance abuse, family relational conflict, postpartum, self-esteem, and more. Therapy at 𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝓝𝓮𝔀 𝓛𝓲𝓯𝓮 is a collaborative process that starts with providing you skills from our first session together. We help you 𝑚𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠 in your life & 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑛 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ𝑦 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑. ➳ #𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 ✞
(469) 273-1765 View (469) 273-1765
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Katie Russell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76201  (Online Only)
Traditional talk therapy doesn't always give us the results we want, especially when working with trauma. I work best with clients who prefer a direct approach and have been trying to heal from trauma for a prolonged period of time without a lot of results. I found that spirituality is an important part of the trauma healing process. To me, spirituality looks like connecting with nature and the earth and expands beyond the traditional perspectives. Trauma often comes with addictions and I do not take the abstinence-only perspective on addiction and tend to emphasize harm reduction as an alternative.
Traditional talk therapy doesn't always give us the results we want, especially when working with trauma. I work best with clients who prefer a direct approach and have been trying to heal from trauma for a prolonged period of time without a lot of results. I found that spirituality is an important part of the trauma healing process. To me, spirituality looks like connecting with nature and the earth and expands beyond the traditional perspectives. Trauma often comes with addictions and I do not take the abstinence-only perspective on addiction and tend to emphasize harm reduction as an alternative.
(817) 774-4798 View (817) 774-4798
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Think Tank Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
20 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
Now accepting new clients! Here at Think Tank Counseling, we understand that mental health needs are as unique as you are. Whether you are struggling with an ongoing issue or a recent hardship; there is help. We offer accessible, affordable therapy services, nutritional coaching, and psychological testing according to each individual's needs and circumstances.Think Tank Counseling is a family owned business that believes collaboration is the key to successful outcomes in treatment. We are not just here to listen but to work hand in hand with you to reach your goals. You have as much to offer in your own healing as we do.
Now accepting new clients! Here at Think Tank Counseling, we understand that mental health needs are as unique as you are. Whether you are struggling with an ongoing issue or a recent hardship; there is help. We offer accessible, affordable therapy services, nutritional coaching, and psychological testing according to each individual's needs and circumstances.Think Tank Counseling is a family owned business that believes collaboration is the key to successful outcomes in treatment. We are not just here to listen but to work hand in hand with you to reach your goals. You have as much to offer in your own healing as we do.
(469) 629-7266 View (469) 629-7266
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.