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Peace of Mind Wellness & Family Counseling, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Marble Falls, TX 78654
Our passion lies in storytelling – narratives of those who embrace life one day at a time. With experience in numerous clinical settings, working with individuals of all ages, we pride myself on providing a warm and therapeutic environment for my clients. During tumultuous times, when stressors mount, allow us to offer a listening ear and a supportive hands. Our ultimate goal is to empower clients to discover their inner superhero and realize their distinctive aspirations.
Our passion lies in storytelling – narratives of those who embrace life one day at a time. With experience in numerous clinical settings, working with individuals of all ages, we pride myself on providing a warm and therapeutic environment for my clients. During tumultuous times, when stressors mount, allow us to offer a listening ear and a supportive hands. Our ultimate goal is to empower clients to discover their inner superhero and realize their distinctive aspirations.
(714) 503-0813 View (714) 503-0813
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New Roads Psychological & Wellness Svcs Texas PLLC
Psychologist, PhD , LP, LPC
Verified Verified
Marble Falls, TX 78654
Not accepting new clients
Private psychology practice focusing on individual and family counseling for depression, anxiety, trauma, women’s issues, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Parent training and consultation offered for parents of children with behavioral health concerns. Psychological evaluations offered for children and adults. My practice also offers services from Gennelly Ortiz-Montoya, licensed psychologist associate who is able to provide services to Cigna, Medicare and Medicaid patients via telehealth.
Private psychology practice focusing on individual and family counseling for depression, anxiety, trauma, women’s issues, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Parent training and consultation offered for parents of children with behavioral health concerns. Psychological evaluations offered for children and adults. My practice also offers services from Gennelly Ortiz-Montoya, licensed psychologist associate who is able to provide services to Cigna, Medicare and Medicaid patients via telehealth.
(830) 251-4246 View (830) 251-4246

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Photo of Connie L. Jackson, Licensed Professional Counselor in Marble Falls, TX
Connie L. Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Kingsland, TX 78639
There is a beauty that lies within each one of us. We all have gifts to give to this world and to one another. The ability to see various perspectives in a given situation is an essential element in understanding the value that each of us has in this amazing life.
There is a beauty that lies within each one of us. We all have gifts to give to this world and to one another. The ability to see various perspectives in a given situation is an essential element in understanding the value that each of us has in this amazing life.
(830) 499-3744 View (830) 499-3744

Online Therapists

Photo of Tony Vitela, LCSW, SAP, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Marble Falls, TX
Tony Vitela, LCSW, SAP
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAP
Verified Verified
Wimberley, TX 78676
I work with clients on a spectrum of issues including ADD/ADHD/ODD, Alcohol & Drugs, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorders, Conduct Disorders, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief & Bereveavement, Life Transitions, Military Life Issues, OCD, Panic Atttacks, Parenting, Phobias, Psychotic Disorders, PTSD, Relationships, and Work-related Issues.
Licensed since 1993 and in private practice since 1999. Previous work-related experience includes working at a residential treatment center, youth shelter, juvenile detention center, chemical dependency unit, adolescent and adult in-patient hospital, Employee Assistance Program, crisis intervention, in-take assessments, and intensive out-patient programming. Over the past two decades, I have served individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. I am a certified and approved DOT Substance Abuse Professional.
I work with clients on a spectrum of issues including ADD/ADHD/ODD, Alcohol & Drugs, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorders, Conduct Disorders, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief & Bereveavement, Life Transitions, Military Life Issues, OCD, Panic Atttacks, Parenting, Phobias, Psychotic Disorders, PTSD, Relationships, and Work-related Issues.
Licensed since 1993 and in private practice since 1999. Previous work-related experience includes working at a residential treatment center, youth shelter, juvenile detention center, chemical dependency unit, adolescent and adult in-patient hospital, Employee Assistance Program, crisis intervention, in-take assessments, and intensive out-patient programming. Over the past two decades, I have served individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. I am a certified and approved DOT Substance Abuse Professional.
(210) 941-2132 View (210) 941-2132
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Caroline Chemwor Mkubwa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78244  (Online Only)
A teenager with history of poor social skills, diagnosed with developmental delay, psychosis nos, anxiety issues and diagnosis of schizophrenia and Bipolar. Also depression and autism.This are the presenting issues that the teenager has to deal with throughout his/her life. Sometimes the teenager have a psychosis episode and sometimes on denial.
A teenager with history of poor social skills, diagnosed with developmental delay, psychosis nos, anxiety issues and diagnosis of schizophrenia and Bipolar. Also depression and autism.This are the presenting issues that the teenager has to deal with throughout his/her life. Sometimes the teenager have a psychosis episode and sometimes on denial.
(210) 942-0793 View (210) 942-0793
Photo of Brooke Gilliland, Licensed Professional Counselor in Marble Falls, TX
Brooke Gilliland
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT, NCC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78258
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in helping with these clinical concerns (including the management of bipolar disorders).
You may be nervous just thinking about starting the therapy process. So here's a little bit about how I do therapy. I specialize in Christian counseling and play therapy, as well as using expressive/sandtray therapy in sessions. What does this mean? It means that I believe it's super helpful to use many things within the therapy context. The image of sitting on a couch talking is not the only way counseling services are provided. Therapy can include using your faith to understand how to do things differently. It can also include using forms of creativity (art, sandtray) to identify points of being stuck and find new ways to heal!
I specialize in helping with these clinical concerns (including the management of bipolar disorders).
You may be nervous just thinking about starting the therapy process. So here's a little bit about how I do therapy. I specialize in Christian counseling and play therapy, as well as using expressive/sandtray therapy in sessions. What does this mean? It means that I believe it's super helpful to use many things within the therapy context. The image of sitting on a couch talking is not the only way counseling services are provided. Therapy can include using your faith to understand how to do things differently. It can also include using forms of creativity (art, sandtray) to identify points of being stuck and find new ways to heal!
(210) 791-9378 View (210) 791-9378
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Nancy Recalde
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78249
My specialty is mood disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar and trauma.
I believe that we are created with potential for balance and harmony, however, life is not always easy, we may struggle at times to reach this balance. When we get "stuck" or face difficult challenges, we must first identify which areas of life need adjusting or strengthening, and then, we set out to make the necessary changes. Whether it is physical, emotional, spiritual or mental unbalance, we can positively impact our lives by starting to work in one area, and, since they are all connected, the rest will follow. The mind-body connection is undeniable, research and science favor an integrated approach to behavioral health.
My specialty is mood disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar and trauma.
I believe that we are created with potential for balance and harmony, however, life is not always easy, we may struggle at times to reach this balance. When we get "stuck" or face difficult challenges, we must first identify which areas of life need adjusting or strengthening, and then, we set out to make the necessary changes. Whether it is physical, emotional, spiritual or mental unbalance, we can positively impact our lives by starting to work in one area, and, since they are all connected, the rest will follow. The mind-body connection is undeniable, research and science favor an integrated approach to behavioral health.
(833) 721-1255 View (833) 721-1255
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Tiffany Juarez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78209
Tiffany treats conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, addiction, bipolar, and many other conditions.
Tiffany Juarez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas with 13 years of experience. She meets people with grace, and empathy and her interpersonal skills allow her to connect and see people where they are. She creates a collaborative space of growth and self-development.
Tiffany treats conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, addiction, bipolar, and many other conditions.
Tiffany Juarez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas with 13 years of experience. She meets people with grace, and empathy and her interpersonal skills allow her to connect and see people where they are. She creates a collaborative space of growth and self-development.
(210) 796-6887 View (210) 796-6887
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Velma Perez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, C-DBT
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78232
My name is Velma, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor with over ten years' experience in the mental health field. My practice focus is with individuals, couples and teens looking for support. I specialize in helping individuals manage emotional challenges of trauma, bipolar, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, child and adult ADHD, learning, academic, and work difficulties, self-esteem issues, chronic illness, and adjustment to change.
My name is Velma, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor with over ten years' experience in the mental health field. My practice focus is with individuals, couples and teens looking for support. I specialize in helping individuals manage emotional challenges of trauma, bipolar, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, child and adult ADHD, learning, academic, and work difficulties, self-esteem issues, chronic illness, and adjustment to change.
(210) 614-4990 View (210) 614-4990
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Matthew Turner
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78759
Waitlist for new clients
Problems I often treat include anxiety, mood disorders (depression and bipolar disorders), relationship issues, and anger problems.
Greetings! I hold a doctorate in clinical psychology and have extensive training in the science and art of psychotherapy. I am Board Certified in clinical psychology (American Board of Professional Psychology). My approach to psychotherapy is grounded in empirical methods, that is, methods proven by scientific research to address mental illness and relationship issues people often bring to a psychotherapist for help managing and ultimately overcome. I offer individual psychotherapy as well as psychological testing.
Problems I often treat include anxiety, mood disorders (depression and bipolar disorders), relationship issues, and anger problems.
Greetings! I hold a doctorate in clinical psychology and have extensive training in the science and art of psychotherapy. I am Board Certified in clinical psychology (American Board of Professional Psychology). My approach to psychotherapy is grounded in empirical methods, that is, methods proven by scientific research to address mental illness and relationship issues people often bring to a psychotherapist for help managing and ultimately overcome. I offer individual psychotherapy as well as psychological testing.
(361) 444-2344 View (361) 444-2344
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Margaret Bean
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78230  (Online Only)
My working experiences have offered me a wide range of opportunities to counsel couples, families, children, adolescents, and adults. I have knowledge in many areas including trauma, PTSD, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, anxiety, self-esteem, multigenerational challenges, sexual assault, human trafficking, life transitions, and grief. experience working with members of the queer identity through all stages of their identity exploration and acceptance. I am also informed in various relationship practices including monogamous and alternative styles such as polyamory, kink, long-distance, and open relationships.
My working experiences have offered me a wide range of opportunities to counsel couples, families, children, adolescents, and adults. I have knowledge in many areas including trauma, PTSD, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, anxiety, self-esteem, multigenerational challenges, sexual assault, human trafficking, life transitions, and grief. experience working with members of the queer identity through all stages of their identity exploration and acceptance. I am also informed in various relationship practices including monogamous and alternative styles such as polyamory, kink, long-distance, and open relationships.
(210) 941-4997 View (210) 941-4997
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Teri Johnson Psychotherapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78228
Screening and treatment for Bipolar, Borderline Personality, Narcissistic Personality, Anti Social Personality, Histrionic Personality, Anxiety, Depression, Austism, and ADHD for children and adults.
Accepting new clients. With over 13 years of experience, I have a passion for helping others discover their best selves. Fears, anxieties, and difficult circumstances can leave us feeling stuck and hold us back from living the life we truly want. I join with my clients to explore barriers and overcome them to create a sense of peace and wholeness. Therapy is the most beneficial when we engage in meaningful discussion and exploration of your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and life history. My goal with clients is to help them arrive at a place where they feel comfortable, secure, and empowered to be themselves.
Screening and treatment for Bipolar, Borderline Personality, Narcissistic Personality, Anti Social Personality, Histrionic Personality, Anxiety, Depression, Austism, and ADHD for children and adults.
Accepting new clients. With over 13 years of experience, I have a passion for helping others discover their best selves. Fears, anxieties, and difficult circumstances can leave us feeling stuck and hold us back from living the life we truly want. I join with my clients to explore barriers and overcome them to create a sense of peace and wholeness. Therapy is the most beneficial when we engage in meaningful discussion and exploration of your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and life history. My goal with clients is to help them arrive at a place where they feel comfortable, secure, and empowered to be themselves.
(210) 920-8135 View (210) 920-8135
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Melissa Herrin Isaacks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Melissa Isaacks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 3 years of experience treating a wide range of mental illnesses, including ADHD, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, grief, loss, anger management, transitional disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder. She takes great care to treat children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients with a warm and caring attitude. Melissa graduated from Texas Tech University with her Bachelor's degree in psychology and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Melissa Isaacks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 3 years of experience treating a wide range of mental illnesses, including ADHD, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, grief, loss, anger management, transitional disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder. She takes great care to treat children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients with a warm and caring attitude. Melissa graduated from Texas Tech University with her Bachelor's degree in psychology and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
(339) 218-3090 View (339) 218-3090
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Sandra Villarreal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78233
Hello beautiful people and thank you for visiting my page. I would like to share with you a bit about myself. I am a bilingual Hispanic professional that has over 20 years of experience in social work, working with children in various settings primarily in school systems and in the juvenile justice system. I am currently embarking into a new journey of private practice. I have worked in the past with children and families on various mental health disorders such as Depression, Generalized Anxiety, and Bipolar to name a few. I have worked with individuals and with families doing solution focus and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Hello beautiful people and thank you for visiting my page. I would like to share with you a bit about myself. I am a bilingual Hispanic professional that has over 20 years of experience in social work, working with children in various settings primarily in school systems and in the juvenile justice system. I am currently embarking into a new journey of private practice. I have worked in the past with children and families on various mental health disorders such as Depression, Generalized Anxiety, and Bipolar to name a few. I have worked with individuals and with families doing solution focus and cognitive behavioral therapy.
(830) 402-4181 View (830) 402-4181
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A World of Respect
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78723
I offer marital and premarital counseling, family and relationship conflicts counseling, specializing in: Child and adolescent behavior;Fostercare Depression; Bipolar disorder; ADD and ADHD; Sexual abuse; Grief and trauma therapy; Transitional life issues; GLB issues.
Susanne Slay-Westbrook, Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-Supervisor, author and founder of A World of Respect, has been helping couples, families, children and individuals of all ages overcome relational, behavioral and emotional conflicts since 1984. By applying Respect-Focused Therapy, an approach which emphasizes respect as the centerpiece of therapy, I help clients identify and overcome hurtful patterns, resolve conflicts. past or present, and develop effective coping strategies in everyday life. I've written a new book, "Respect-FocusedTherapy: Honoring Clients Through the Therapeutic Relationship and Process," Routledge Pub. Available Oct. 1, 2 016.
I offer marital and premarital counseling, family and relationship conflicts counseling, specializing in: Child and adolescent behavior;Fostercare Depression; Bipolar disorder; ADD and ADHD; Sexual abuse; Grief and trauma therapy; Transitional life issues; GLB issues.
Susanne Slay-Westbrook, Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-Supervisor, author and founder of A World of Respect, has been helping couples, families, children and individuals of all ages overcome relational, behavioral and emotional conflicts since 1984. By applying Respect-Focused Therapy, an approach which emphasizes respect as the centerpiece of therapy, I help clients identify and overcome hurtful patterns, resolve conflicts. past or present, and develop effective coping strategies in everyday life. I've written a new book, "Respect-FocusedTherapy: Honoring Clients Through the Therapeutic Relationship and Process," Routledge Pub. Available Oct. 1, 2 016.
(512) 649-0127 View (512) 649-0127
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Fearless Counseling Center, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Hi My name is SuKura Webster. I completed my graduation training at Family Time Crisis and Counseling Center where I gained experience working with survivors of physical, emotional and sexual abuse. I am experienced in working with issues of depression, anxiety, self-esteem, self-harm, schizophrenia disorder, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, PTSD and behavioral disturbances. My passion is shown through my ability to assist clients with being the best version of themselves.
Hi My name is SuKura Webster. I completed my graduation training at Family Time Crisis and Counseling Center where I gained experience working with survivors of physical, emotional and sexual abuse. I am experienced in working with issues of depression, anxiety, self-esteem, self-harm, schizophrenia disorder, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, PTSD and behavioral disturbances. My passion is shown through my ability to assist clients with being the best version of themselves.
(281) 519-2189 View (281) 519-2189
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Jenny Moores
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
My area of expertise incudes children, adolescents and their families..
My area of expertise incudes children, adolescents and their families..
(281) 730-5938 View (281) 730-5938
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Jacqueline Gutierrez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78229
Jacqueline Gutierrez is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2021. She has an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a B.S. in Sociology, Minor in Psychology. Jacqueline provides a person-centered approach with every client she works with to ensure that they have someone in their life that can truly meet them where they're at. Jacqueline brings both a multicultural and trauma-informed care lens that can uniquely be applied to help facilitate effective growth and change. Outside of work, Jacqueline enjoys spending time with her two cats (T'Challa and Mittens) and her dog (Koda).
Jacqueline Gutierrez is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2021. She has an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a B.S. in Sociology, Minor in Psychology. Jacqueline provides a person-centered approach with every client she works with to ensure that they have someone in their life that can truly meet them where they're at. Jacqueline brings both a multicultural and trauma-informed care lens that can uniquely be applied to help facilitate effective growth and change. Outside of work, Jacqueline enjoys spending time with her two cats (T'Challa and Mittens) and her dog (Koda).
(210) 972-3632 View (210) 972-3632
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Custom Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78258  (Online Only)
You've taken that first step. Something is not right. You need help. We barely have enough time to do the things that are required. How do we fit anything else in? That's why I would like to be your therapist. I have designed my practice to suit your needs through 100% tele-sessions. With the resources that are available to us now, there is just no reason that any of us should endure these trials alone. I have the expertise to provide you with the care necessary to address your specific concerns.
You've taken that first step. Something is not right. You need help. We barely have enough time to do the things that are required. How do we fit anything else in? That's why I would like to be your therapist. I have designed my practice to suit your needs through 100% tele-sessions. With the resources that are available to us now, there is just no reason that any of us should endure these trials alone. I have the expertise to provide you with the care necessary to address your specific concerns.
(210) 625-5863 View (210) 625-5863
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Sprouting Branch Psychotherapy Inc
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78756
Life seems harder for your child than others. Just getting through each day is a challenge. As you see your child struggle, you feel frustrated and drained. Maybe your family is stuck together in your child's hard place. The energy seems to flow to dealing with sadness, worry, or acting out. Once the situation seemed a passing phase, but more and more it feels like it will always be like this. You worry about where this is headed. It's time to find help for your child and your family.
Life seems harder for your child than others. Just getting through each day is a challenge. As you see your child struggle, you feel frustrated and drained. Maybe your family is stuck together in your child's hard place. The energy seems to flow to dealing with sadness, worry, or acting out. Once the situation seemed a passing phase, but more and more it feels like it will always be like this. You worry about where this is headed. It's time to find help for your child and your family.
(512) 271-4397 View (512) 271-4397

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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.