Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Baldwin Hills, CA

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Anthony Sykes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Baldwin Hills, CA 90008  (Online Only)
You feel like you carry the weight of the world because you do. Too much work, or not enough. Relationship issues, or none at all. Interaction with family, blended and extended, parenting, you name it. Life is amazing, but at times it can be amazingly hard. Bring it all in. Let's unpack it and see how you can better manage the load.
You feel like you carry the weight of the world because you do. Too much work, or not enough. Relationship issues, or none at all. Interaction with family, blended and extended, parenting, you name it. Life is amazing, but at times it can be amazingly hard. Bring it all in. Let's unpack it and see how you can better manage the load.
(323) 218-0308 View (323) 218-0308
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Dr. Lawrence J. Martin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baldwin Hills, CA 90008  (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience in the field. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them get back in balance, feel and act more like themselves, to feel empowered and better able to effectively manage their lives. I help people to feel more in control over their circumstances: their own thoughts and feelings, their relationships, and their responsibilities. My approach to therapy is client and family centered, warm, nonjudgmental, solution-focused, and strength-based.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience in the field. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them get back in balance, feel and act more like themselves, to feel empowered and better able to effectively manage their lives. I help people to feel more in control over their circumstances: their own thoughts and feelings, their relationships, and their responsibilities. My approach to therapy is client and family centered, warm, nonjudgmental, solution-focused, and strength-based.
(818) 660-1751 View (818) 660-1751
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Lisa M De Geneste
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT
Verified Verified
Baldwin Hills, CA 90008  (Online Only)
My clients come to me with various issues. They may want help managing depression or anxiety, a mental health diagnosis like BPD, a difficult life transition or issues such as racism at work. Some are just trying to take better care of themselves by setting boundaries with others. Many come to process and heal from past trauma. My clients have already had a certain amount of success in their lives and they know that caring for their mental health will help address areas where they are stuck. They want to understand how they have been affected by issues in their lives, why they feel and behave in certain ways and how to change it.
My clients come to me with various issues. They may want help managing depression or anxiety, a mental health diagnosis like BPD, a difficult life transition or issues such as racism at work. Some are just trying to take better care of themselves by setting boundaries with others. Many come to process and heal from past trauma. My clients have already had a certain amount of success in their lives and they know that caring for their mental health will help address areas where they are stuck. They want to understand how they have been affected by issues in their lives, why they feel and behave in certain ways and how to change it.
(415) 650-5437 View (415) 650-5437
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Hearts to Healing Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADCIII
Verified Verified
Baldwin Hills, CA 90008  (Online Only)
Are you tired of being sick and tired, do you feel stuck and find yourself constantly comparing yourself to others. Hello, My name is Patricia Jones and I am a licensed Clinical Social worker. My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and empowering. My goal is to create a safe, caring, non-judgmental, and strength-based approach for you to process your emotions. As a therapist, I utilize a variety of different therapeutic interventions to customize treatment to meet my clients' needs. I love empowering my clients to leave therapy feeling proud of the work they have done, and confident and capable in their next stage of life.
Are you tired of being sick and tired, do you feel stuck and find yourself constantly comparing yourself to others. Hello, My name is Patricia Jones and I am a licensed Clinical Social worker. My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and empowering. My goal is to create a safe, caring, non-judgmental, and strength-based approach for you to process your emotions. As a therapist, I utilize a variety of different therapeutic interventions to customize treatment to meet my clients' needs. I love empowering my clients to leave therapy feeling proud of the work they have done, and confident and capable in their next stage of life.
(951) 720-1441 View (951) 720-1441

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Shobha George
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90019  (Online Only)
I have experience working with all demographics but mostly with adults that struggle with a variety of issues, including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, bipolar and psychotic disorders, stress management, family conflicts, relationship, behavioral and other mental health problems. My approach to you as a client is simple, meet you where you are. I use an eclectic theoretical approach that fits your needs, and one that makes you feel the most comfortable.
I have experience working with all demographics but mostly with adults that struggle with a variety of issues, including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, bipolar and psychotic disorders, stress management, family conflicts, relationship, behavioral and other mental health problems. My approach to you as a client is simple, meet you where you are. I use an eclectic theoretical approach that fits your needs, and one that makes you feel the most comfortable.
(408) 516-4655 View (408) 516-4655
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Richard Lantz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90062
I work with teens and adults in all stages of life. I work with clients experiencing a wide range of clinical and life issues, including depression, bipolar, anxiety, panic attacks, stress, OCD, ADHD, grief, and trauma. I work with relationship issues, emotional and behavioral issues, and career and life decisions. I also work with autism and substance use issues. My approach is eclectic, diverse, and action-oriented. I use each client’s frame of reference to foster increased connections and understanding.
I work with teens and adults in all stages of life. I work with clients experiencing a wide range of clinical and life issues, including depression, bipolar, anxiety, panic attacks, stress, OCD, ADHD, grief, and trauma. I work with relationship issues, emotional and behavioral issues, and career and life decisions. I also work with autism and substance use issues. My approach is eclectic, diverse, and action-oriented. I use each client’s frame of reference to foster increased connections and understanding.
(323) 330-4915 View (323) 330-4915
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Sarah Raike
PA-C
Verified Verified
Culver City, CA 90230  (Online Only)
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and panic attacks.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS FOR MEDICATONS MANAGEMENT ONLY -- We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. You enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and panic attacks.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS FOR MEDICATONS MANAGEMENT ONLY -- We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. You enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
(323) 366-3083 View (323) 366-3083
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Ashley Paculba
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90016
My name is Ashley Paculba, LMFT. I am passionate about helping others become the best version of themselves, find resilience, and overcome. I typically work with clients who are struggling with adjustment, anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, grief and loss, and relationship issues.
My name is Ashley Paculba, LMFT. I am passionate about helping others become the best version of themselves, find resilience, and overcome. I typically work with clients who are struggling with adjustment, anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, grief and loss, and relationship issues.
(424) 688-7944 View (424) 688-7944
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Access Healing Counseling and Associates
Verified Verified
Culver City, CA 90230
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We are a group practice Network offering video and in person app Our vision is to connect you to a network of some of the most talented, highly qualified and compassionate professionals in the mental health field, each with a broad range of skills and unique personal style. Our therapists and psychiatrists are uniquely equipped to work with individuals, children, adolescents, couples and families. They will help you access the keys to your emotional/psychological healing, wholeness and sense of well being. Once you are connected with a therapist, all communication with them will be handled via their individual voice-mail or email.
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We are a group practice Network offering video and in person app Our vision is to connect you to a network of some of the most talented, highly qualified and compassionate professionals in the mental health field, each with a broad range of skills and unique personal style. Our therapists and psychiatrists are uniquely equipped to work with individuals, children, adolescents, couples and families. They will help you access the keys to your emotional/psychological healing, wholeness and sense of well being. Once you are connected with a therapist, all communication with them will be handled via their individual voice-mail or email.
(323) 894-9314 View (323) 894-9314
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Sarah Robilotta
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90016
My name is Sarah Robilotta and I'm a LPCC with over 10 years of experience. My approach to therapy is to threat the whole person outside of the vacuum of their here and now and looking at core issues causing the member's current presenting problems. I mainly treat adults and adolescents and offer both individual and group sessions. I treat a variety of conditions including Substance Use Disorders, Mood disorders such as Major Depressive Disorder, GAD and other Anxiety Disorders, PTSD and Bipolar Disorder.
My name is Sarah Robilotta and I'm a LPCC with over 10 years of experience. My approach to therapy is to threat the whole person outside of the vacuum of their here and now and looking at core issues causing the member's current presenting problems. I mainly treat adults and adolescents and offer both individual and group sessions. I treat a variety of conditions including Substance Use Disorders, Mood disorders such as Major Depressive Disorder, GAD and other Anxiety Disorders, PTSD and Bipolar Disorder.
(951) 494-4094 View (951) 494-4094
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Cynthia Young
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90018
My clinical experience includes working with clients that have suffered from trauma and abuse (generational, sexual, physical, and emotional), as well as Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Personality Disorders.
I like to take a comprehensive, collaborative approach to treatment and focus on building a professional and positive relationship versus treating a diagnosis. To me, it is important to build a genuine relationship based on trust, openness and honesty, that emphasizes meeting the client where they’re at. I believe the client is an expert in their own lives and my role is to help them become a healthier, happier version of themselves.
My clinical experience includes working with clients that have suffered from trauma and abuse (generational, sexual, physical, and emotional), as well as Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Personality Disorders.
I like to take a comprehensive, collaborative approach to treatment and focus on building a professional and positive relationship versus treating a diagnosis. To me, it is important to build a genuine relationship based on trust, openness and honesty, that emphasizes meeting the client where they’re at. I believe the client is an expert in their own lives and my role is to help them become a healthier, happier version of themselves.
(831) 267-6747 View (831) 267-6747
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Kris Winslow
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MBA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Inglewood, CA 90302  (Online Only)
I see a lot of people who have been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, PTSD and bipolar disorder.
There is really no issue to big or too small to bring to therapy. I have seen people go through so much positive change because of their work in therapy and think it is such an awesome process. Just because we can go through life in survival mode and bouncing off our ups and downs, does not mean we should. I love to talk about everything therapy, so I encourage people to reach out.
I see a lot of people who have been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, PTSD and bipolar disorder.
There is really no issue to big or too small to bring to therapy. I have seen people go through so much positive change because of their work in therapy and think it is such an awesome process. Just because we can go through life in survival mode and bouncing off our ups and downs, does not mean we should. I love to talk about everything therapy, so I encourage people to reach out.
(323) 973-2279 View (323) 973-2279
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Teri Arana
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Culver City, CA 90230  (Online Only)
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now welcoming new patients!
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now welcoming new patients!
(310) 905-6849 View (310) 905-6849
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James Velasquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90016  (Online Only)
I also have many years of experience working with individuals living with more serious behavioral health conditions such as bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia as well.
My name is James Velasquez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Bakersfield, California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, and many other behavioral health conditions. I believe every person has the innate capacity to learn, grow, and overcome any of the challenges in life with appropriate guidance and support. As your therapist, my job is to help you identify concerns, barriers, and goals. It's important that I understand your background and what brings you to therapy in order for us to collaboratively develop goals.
I also have many years of experience working with individuals living with more serious behavioral health conditions such as bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia as well.
My name is James Velasquez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Bakersfield, California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, and many other behavioral health conditions. I believe every person has the innate capacity to learn, grow, and overcome any of the challenges in life with appropriate guidance and support. As your therapist, my job is to help you identify concerns, barriers, and goals. It's important that I understand your background and what brings you to therapy in order for us to collaboratively develop goals.
(424) 955-3506 View (424) 955-3506
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Natalie Franco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90016
I have worked with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and those who self-medicate with alcohol or other substances. I prefer working with individuals over the age of 18. I also have extensive experience working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, mood swings, thought disturbances, substance use, and physical disabilities. Therapy is challenging, and yes, I will push my clients. But I am supportive and encouraging in my approach, and I will only push them because I believe in them, and that they have the capability of achieving their greatest good.
I have worked with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and those who self-medicate with alcohol or other substances. I prefer working with individuals over the age of 18. I also have extensive experience working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, mood swings, thought disturbances, substance use, and physical disabilities. Therapy is challenging, and yes, I will push my clients. But I am supportive and encouraging in my approach, and I will only push them because I believe in them, and that they have the capability of achieving their greatest good.
(714) 316-0286 View (714) 316-0286
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Rafinee Butler
Marriage & Family Therapist, DHS, PCC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90008  (Online Only)
In working together, I will help you identify themes and patterns of feeling and thinking that create barriers to having healthy relationships and preventing you from living life to your fullest potential. I emphasize meeting you where you are at and expanding in ways that are attuned to your needs and your experiences in your social context. I aim for a therapeutic relationship that allows for an experience of respect and equal engagement that is crucial to the foundation of change and exploration.
In working together, I will help you identify themes and patterns of feeling and thinking that create barriers to having healthy relationships and preventing you from living life to your fullest potential. I emphasize meeting you where you are at and expanding in ways that are attuned to your needs and your experiences in your social context. I aim for a therapeutic relationship that allows for an experience of respect and equal engagement that is crucial to the foundation of change and exploration.
(415) 475-0966 View (415) 475-0966
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Jacqueline Anthony
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Accepting New Clients!!!! My name is Jacqueline Anthony, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of California and Nevada. I began my career in counseling in the 1980’s when I served as a Correctional Counselor for the California Department of Corrections. While working for the Department of Corrections, I received many life lessons that inform my practice today. Though too numerous to mention, the most salient points include the resiliency of the human spirit, the resolve of a vision, and the truth that our true and lasting wealth is “this moment, this hour, this day.”
Accepting New Clients!!!! My name is Jacqueline Anthony, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of California and Nevada. I began my career in counseling in the 1980’s when I served as a Correctional Counselor for the California Department of Corrections. While working for the Department of Corrections, I received many life lessons that inform my practice today. Though too numerous to mention, the most salient points include the resiliency of the human spirit, the resolve of a vision, and the truth that our true and lasting wealth is “this moment, this hour, this day.”
(702) 827-8721 View (702) 827-8721
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Rupal Wilcox
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90019  (Online Only)
Together we will work on building resilience by restructuring thoughts, emotions, and behaviors based on your treatment goals and the means you would like to use to achieve those goals. I believe in engaging my clients in a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach. My experience spans working with multiple public and private health organizations. My therapeutic approach is Strengths-based and client-centered. I believe in helping you identify your strengths, to be able to build on them so that you may find solutions and take back control of your life.
Together we will work on building resilience by restructuring thoughts, emotions, and behaviors based on your treatment goals and the means you would like to use to achieve those goals. I believe in engaging my clients in a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach. My experience spans working with multiple public and private health organizations. My therapeutic approach is Strengths-based and client-centered. I believe in helping you identify your strengths, to be able to build on them so that you may find solutions and take back control of your life.
(424) 358-3403 View (424) 358-3403
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Christopher Richardson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Life is a journey of many ups and downs with many bumps in the road along the way. I specialize in helping people with those bumps. When I began working in this field I treated adults whom have problems with substance abuse. As I worked with this population I realized that many of my clients were dealing with a plethora of other mental health issues. I continued to refine my skills in therapy I then spent a few years working primarily with children (as young as toddlers through adolescence)also with their parents and families as well. This taught me that many problems people have as adults can begin when they are very young.
Life is a journey of many ups and downs with many bumps in the road along the way. I specialize in helping people with those bumps. When I began working in this field I treated adults whom have problems with substance abuse. As I worked with this population I realized that many of my clients were dealing with a plethora of other mental health issues. I continued to refine my skills in therapy I then spent a few years working primarily with children (as young as toddlers through adolescence)also with their parents and families as well. This taught me that many problems people have as adults can begin when they are very young.
(818) 659-2812 View (818) 659-2812
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Flora Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Culver City, CA 90230  (Online Only)
My passion is to help adults, couples and teens resolve troubling thoughts that lead to challenging feelings like fear, anxiety and guilt, as these are the emotions that negatively impact how people live their lives. I create a supportive environment where clients feel safe and free to express the worries, fears and barriers that have interfered with achieving life's goals. My focus is to help clients improve self-esteem, strengthen relational bonds, as well as improve emotional self-control and listening skills. Using a collaborative approach, I assist clients with resolving unhealthy family and social relationships.
My passion is to help adults, couples and teens resolve troubling thoughts that lead to challenging feelings like fear, anxiety and guilt, as these are the emotions that negatively impact how people live their lives. I create a supportive environment where clients feel safe and free to express the worries, fears and barriers that have interfered with achieving life's goals. My focus is to help clients improve self-esteem, strengthen relational bonds, as well as improve emotional self-control and listening skills. Using a collaborative approach, I assist clients with resolving unhealthy family and social relationships.
(323) 784-0153 View (323) 784-0153

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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.