Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Wimberley, TX

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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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P. Murray Kast
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Wimberley, TX 78676
Your story is unique, your experiences unlike ANY other. The process is to find you as you are, and to journey together to where you want to be. My years of work with traumatized and grief-stricken clients and families have brought the conclusion that anxiety, depression, and interpersonal relationships are the barriers to a healthy self, to a meaningful and purposeful life. Determining the causes and our role in these barriers (overwhelming and unduly burdensome at times) will begin to get us unstuck. Circumstances likely have driven you to the point of therapy, but a great opportunity to regain control and find the healthy you.
Your story is unique, your experiences unlike ANY other. The process is to find you as you are, and to journey together to where you want to be. My years of work with traumatized and grief-stricken clients and families have brought the conclusion that anxiety, depression, and interpersonal relationships are the barriers to a healthy self, to a meaningful and purposeful life. Determining the causes and our role in these barriers (overwhelming and unduly burdensome at times) will begin to get us unstuck. Circumstances likely have driven you to the point of therapy, but a great opportunity to regain control and find the healthy you.
(512) 648-5573 View (512) 648-5573
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Francisco J Morazan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wimberley, TX 78676  (Online Only)
In life we experience unpleasant moments during our journey with ups and downs; sometimes it can feel more overwhelming rather than positive. It might look like dissolving relationships personal or professional, difficulty expressing emotions, or anger getting the best of you. It could be spending too much time in your head than living in the moment and missing out in life.
In life we experience unpleasant moments during our journey with ups and downs; sometimes it can feel more overwhelming rather than positive. It might look like dissolving relationships personal or professional, difficulty expressing emotions, or anger getting the best of you. It could be spending too much time in your head than living in the moment and missing out in life.
(512) 686-5397 View (512) 686-5397
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Linda McGee Calvert
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Wimberley, TX 78676
I see good psychotherapy as a collaborative process guided by your needs. I strongly believe that individuals and families have inherent strengths that can help them deal effectively with their problems and make meaningful change. However, many people are too busy or too overwhelmed to figure out what changes they would like to make or to develop the strengths needed to make those changes. Fortunately, we've learned a lot in recent years about creating change--psychological, emotional, and behavioral. When you come in, we will work together to decide what changes you want to make and how.
I see good psychotherapy as a collaborative process guided by your needs. I strongly believe that individuals and families have inherent strengths that can help them deal effectively with their problems and make meaningful change. However, many people are too busy or too overwhelmed to figure out what changes they would like to make or to develop the strengths needed to make those changes. Fortunately, we've learned a lot in recent years about creating change--psychological, emotional, and behavioral. When you come in, we will work together to decide what changes you want to make and how.
(512) 948-3071 View (512) 948-3071
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Wellspring Behavioral Health
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Wimberley, TX 78676  (Online Only)
The predominant perspective at Wellspring Behavioral Health is holistic. which regards people and communities as wholes, not just parts pieced together. That means that your physical, psychological, spiritual, behavioral and other "selves" are all intertwined, acting together and impacting one another. Similarly, you live in a family, workplace, and community which influence and are influenced by you. In concrete terms this means that any difficulty that may bring you to see a counselor is seen from a broad perspective opening a wealth of insight and ability to respond.
The predominant perspective at Wellspring Behavioral Health is holistic. which regards people and communities as wholes, not just parts pieced together. That means that your physical, psychological, spiritual, behavioral and other "selves" are all intertwined, acting together and impacting one another. Similarly, you live in a family, workplace, and community which influence and are influenced by you. In concrete terms this means that any difficulty that may bring you to see a counselor is seen from a broad perspective opening a wealth of insight and ability to respond.
(512) 521-3718 View (512) 521-3718
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Scott Caton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LSOTP
Verified Verified
Wimberley, TX 78676
Along the road, we all developed temporary tools to solve the problems in our lives. Unfortunately, we often forgot to stop using those tools, and they became "permanent." In the end, using the wrong tool to solve a problem does not make one's life better, only worse. In therapy, I work with adolescents and adults to re-tool and get more of what they want out of life. Let's get started!
Along the road, we all developed temporary tools to solve the problems in our lives. Unfortunately, we often forgot to stop using those tools, and they became "permanent." In the end, using the wrong tool to solve a problem does not make one's life better, only worse. In therapy, I work with adolescents and adults to re-tool and get more of what they want out of life. Let's get started!
(512) 270-3856 View (512) 270-3856
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Karolyn Tybor, M.Ed., LPC, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Wimberley, TX 78676
I believe in a holistic approach, viewing therapy as a collaborative process between client and therapist. I am committed to providing a safe and supportive environment, so that clients can achieve their desired changes and develop more meaningful relationships. I have extensive training in working with couples, assisting them to repair or restore their relationship. I also work with couples who have decided to divorce, and who wish to heal from the loss of their relationship. I have been trained as a Level II EMDR therapist since 1995 and I have worked with survivors of trauma for over 20 years. I do not accept any insurance.
I believe in a holistic approach, viewing therapy as a collaborative process between client and therapist. I am committed to providing a safe and supportive environment, so that clients can achieve their desired changes and develop more meaningful relationships. I have extensive training in working with couples, assisting them to repair or restore their relationship. I also work with couples who have decided to divorce, and who wish to heal from the loss of their relationship. I have been trained as a Level II EMDR therapist since 1995 and I have worked with survivors of trauma for over 20 years. I do not accept any insurance.
(512) 994-2571 View (512) 994-2571
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Jenn Popovich
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCS, CDWF, EMDR, SAP, RYT
Verified Verified
Wimberley, TX 78676
**NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Sometimes it can feel like you are stuck in a pattern and can't find your way out. It can seem like you can't stop doing things that will hurt you in the long run. You find yourself saying, "This is just how I am." The story you believe about yourself- about what you deserve - is what will manifest. That narrative will run your life until you dismantle it, & rewrite it. If you aren't running it, it is running you. " The story always wins™ ". My approach is to help you figure out where you learned these things, & discard those that cause you pain & are no longer productive.
**NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Sometimes it can feel like you are stuck in a pattern and can't find your way out. It can seem like you can't stop doing things that will hurt you in the long run. You find yourself saying, "This is just how I am." The story you believe about yourself- about what you deserve - is what will manifest. That narrative will run your life until you dismantle it, & rewrite it. If you aren't running it, it is running you. " The story always wins™ ". My approach is to help you figure out where you learned these things, & discard those that cause you pain & are no longer productive.
(512) 549-6810 View (512) 549-6810
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Elaine G Tuccio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Wimberley, TX 78676
When daily life pulls you down shame and fear from earlier wounds can wear away any tender hard earned belief in yourself and for others. The result usually is a sense of emotional isolation and loneliness. It takes time but change is possible. Based on advanced neuroscience and better understandings new counseling alternatives are available. My office provides a safe and therapeutic environment to heal and to learn how to leave behind old judgments, criticisms, frustrations, worries and unhappiness. It is a place to find your true self. To find the purpose and meaning missing in your life, marriage, family, friendships and career.
When daily life pulls you down shame and fear from earlier wounds can wear away any tender hard earned belief in yourself and for others. The result usually is a sense of emotional isolation and loneliness. It takes time but change is possible. Based on advanced neuroscience and better understandings new counseling alternatives are available. My office provides a safe and therapeutic environment to heal and to learn how to leave behind old judgments, criticisms, frustrations, worries and unhappiness. It is a place to find your true self. To find the purpose and meaning missing in your life, marriage, family, friendships and career.
(512) 337-3375 View (512) 337-3375
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Melanie Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Wimberley, TX 78676
You don't have to handle everything alone. I will work with you as you evaluate your world and the challenges you face. I counsel individuals for issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and family conflicts. I have extensive professional experience related to various forms of domestic violence, including verbal, emotional and psychological abuse. Clients dealing with life transitions, relationship difficulties, and parenting struggles also benefit from therapy. We will work together to help you recognize your strengths and emerge with renewed positivity and hope.
You don't have to handle everything alone. I will work with you as you evaluate your world and the challenges you face. I counsel individuals for issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and family conflicts. I have extensive professional experience related to various forms of domestic violence, including verbal, emotional and psychological abuse. Clients dealing with life transitions, relationship difficulties, and parenting struggles also benefit from therapy. We will work together to help you recognize your strengths and emerge with renewed positivity and hope.
(512) 400-2752 View (512) 400-2752
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Leslie Tourish, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wimberley, TX 78676
My goal is to work with you in a partnership to create solutions that are specific to your unique needs. I'm a believer that the opposite of depression is not happiness, but resiliency. We can work together to explore your depression, anxiety, or shame which are often the result from a trauma, or series of traumas. I have found that the most effective therapy has an individualized focus and is a collaboration between you and me. The focus will be to help you explore possible alternative ways of thinking and behaving - the building blocks of change.
My goal is to work with you in a partnership to create solutions that are specific to your unique needs. I'm a believer that the opposite of depression is not happiness, but resiliency. We can work together to explore your depression, anxiety, or shame which are often the result from a trauma, or series of traumas. I have found that the most effective therapy has an individualized focus and is a collaboration between you and me. The focus will be to help you explore possible alternative ways of thinking and behaving - the building blocks of change.
(512) 772-5784 View (512) 772-5784
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Jordan Jackson Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wimberley, TX 78676  (Online Only)
You may find yourself looking for someone to listen, someone to help you work through depression, anxiety, trauma, or grief. It is not always easy to speak to a stranger, and reveal your struggles, however, I am offering a space where we work through this time of learning and healing together. We will learn and understand triggers and how they impact your relationships, work life, home life, etc. Learning and knowing which tools and resources work best can help reduce some of the heaviness you may feel. Having a space where you feel understood is important to me, so I invite you to reach out today.
You may find yourself looking for someone to listen, someone to help you work through depression, anxiety, trauma, or grief. It is not always easy to speak to a stranger, and reveal your struggles, however, I am offering a space where we work through this time of learning and healing together. We will learn and understand triggers and how they impact your relationships, work life, home life, etc. Learning and knowing which tools and resources work best can help reduce some of the heaviness you may feel. Having a space where you feel understood is important to me, so I invite you to reach out today.
(833) 445-0258 View (833) 445-0258
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Alicia Green Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Wimberley, TX 78676
Alicia Green-Scott is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2004. Alicia helps clients process their feelings and emotions to aid them in fostering a healthier life through learning effective strategies and coping skills. Outside of work, Alicia enjoys traveling and sports.
Alicia Green-Scott is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2004. Alicia helps clients process their feelings and emotions to aid them in fostering a healthier life through learning effective strategies and coping skills. Outside of work, Alicia enjoys traveling and sports.
(737) 302-6454 View (737) 302-6454
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Gerri Flores
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Wimberley, TX 78676
Gerri Flores is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2023. She has a Bachelor of Psychology and Master of Counseling. At times life can be difficult to handle and it can take you in directions you never been before. Life can certainly become overwhelming and confusing. Changes can be positive or negative and still cause a tremendous number of challenges. Discovering your new purpose can have its own adversities. Gerri's goal is to assist you in exploring and developing healthier ways to look at life, overcome challenges and discover emotional health.
Gerri Flores is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2023. She has a Bachelor of Psychology and Master of Counseling. At times life can be difficult to handle and it can take you in directions you never been before. Life can certainly become overwhelming and confusing. Changes can be positive or negative and still cause a tremendous number of challenges. Discovering your new purpose can have its own adversities. Gerri's goal is to assist you in exploring and developing healthier ways to look at life, overcome challenges and discover emotional health.
(737) 232-7308 View (737) 232-7308
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Mary Ruth Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Wimberley, TX 78676
Mary Ruth Roberts is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2000. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, she began training in Nutrition. Mary became a Registered Dietitian for many years while continuing to work in Mental Health. Mary offers a variety of evidence-based practices such as training in CBT, CPT, Certified in The Neuro Change Method, and other evidence-based practices such as DBT, ACT, and Brief Solution Focused Therapy. Mary has worked with adolescents and adults for more than 20 years and provided a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to therapy.
Mary Ruth Roberts is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2000. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, she began training in Nutrition. Mary became a Registered Dietitian for many years while continuing to work in Mental Health. Mary offers a variety of evidence-based practices such as training in CBT, CPT, Certified in The Neuro Change Method, and other evidence-based practices such as DBT, ACT, and Brief Solution Focused Therapy. Mary has worked with adolescents and adults for more than 20 years and provided a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to therapy.
(737) 345-2780 View (737) 345-2780
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Cheryl Nickell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wimberley, TX 78676
We all have many unique connections in our lives, although not all are happy and healthy. Therapy offers you a neutral, comfortable and safe opportunity to explore these connections with others and within yourself. With that information, you are able to improve the use of your strengths to become better prepared to overcome challenges and reach your goals! It can be helpful to explore the relationships of thoughts, feelings and behavior to reach the optimal results. Your unique connections and perspective will help guide us on the path to symptom relief as we explore strategies you can utilize on a regular basis.
We all have many unique connections in our lives, although not all are happy and healthy. Therapy offers you a neutral, comfortable and safe opportunity to explore these connections with others and within yourself. With that information, you are able to improve the use of your strengths to become better prepared to overcome challenges and reach your goals! It can be helpful to explore the relationships of thoughts, feelings and behavior to reach the optimal results. Your unique connections and perspective will help guide us on the path to symptom relief as we explore strategies you can utilize on a regular basis.
(512) 559-1032 View (512) 559-1032
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Elizabeth Savino, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC, LMFTA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wimberley, TX 78676  (Online Only)
Hi I'm Liz! I’m happy you are here and are taking such a big step towards growth and healing. Looking for a therapist can be overwhelming. My hope is to make the process easier in anyway that I can. Do you feel like you're overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the weight of past abuse? Are you wondering if you're stuck in a toxic relationship or if a person in your life might be narcissistic? Is life getting in the way of your day to day? Are you ready to start the next chapter of healing and self-discovery? If so, you don't have to face this alone. Reach out, and let's walk this path of resilience and growth side by side.
Hi I'm Liz! I’m happy you are here and are taking such a big step towards growth and healing. Looking for a therapist can be overwhelming. My hope is to make the process easier in anyway that I can. Do you feel like you're overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the weight of past abuse? Are you wondering if you're stuck in a toxic relationship or if a person in your life might be narcissistic? Is life getting in the way of your day to day? Are you ready to start the next chapter of healing and self-discovery? If so, you don't have to face this alone. Reach out, and let's walk this path of resilience and growth side by side.
(903) 501-3737 View (903) 501-3737
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Kathleen Womansong
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wimberley, TX 78676
In my two decades as therapist, I have been honored to witness people move through incredible challenges and sometimes transform the trajectory of their lives, Just as our bodies send healing to our physical wounds, we hold inside us all we need to be move through tremendous struggles to emerge whole. Our innate capacity to heal is in all of us. It is outside of our awareness because our minds are full of noise. I help my clients become inner explorers. I help them develop a lens of self-compassion, freedom from judgment and gentle curiosity about themselves. When we are at peace within ourselves, everything is possible.
In my two decades as therapist, I have been honored to witness people move through incredible challenges and sometimes transform the trajectory of their lives, Just as our bodies send healing to our physical wounds, we hold inside us all we need to be move through tremendous struggles to emerge whole. Our innate capacity to heal is in all of us. It is outside of our awareness because our minds are full of noise. I help my clients become inner explorers. I help them develop a lens of self-compassion, freedom from judgment and gentle curiosity about themselves. When we are at peace within ourselves, everything is possible.
(512) 515-9808 View (512) 515-9808
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Adi Levy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wimberley, TX 78676  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Hello, and thank you for having the courage to embark on this vital journey toward enhancing your mental health. I'm Adi Levy, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, Texas, Virginia, and Arkansas dedicated to providing comprehensive telehealth services across these states. I understand that facing mental health issues can often feel like an uphill struggle. But remember, you're not alone, and there is always hope. I specialize in addressing childhood and relational trauma, addiction, women's issues, and self-injurious behavior and have been privileged to guide many individuals on their path to recovery and healing.
Hello, and thank you for having the courage to embark on this vital journey toward enhancing your mental health. I'm Adi Levy, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, Texas, Virginia, and Arkansas dedicated to providing comprehensive telehealth services across these states. I understand that facing mental health issues can often feel like an uphill struggle. But remember, you're not alone, and there is always hope. I specialize in addressing childhood and relational trauma, addiction, women's issues, and self-injurious behavior and have been privileged to guide many individuals on their path to recovery and healing.
(512) 607-9315 View (512) 607-9315

More Therapists Nearby

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Dr. Daniela Krotzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, EMDR-C, IFS-C, CDBT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Driftwood, TX 78619
She specializes in trauma and PTSD, grief, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, suicidal ideation, self-harm, depression, anxiety, and more.
The last years have been trying years for everyone. Perhaps they brought new behaviors from your partner, family member, or yourself. Maybe they reminded you of past traumas. Many have "big T" traumas like abuse or near-death experiences. We all have some "little t" traumas, like feeling rejected by others. Part of us gets stuck back to when we experienced the trauma. But you don't have to stay there! You can be free of the grip of both "big T" & "little t" traumas. These no longer have to affect you, your relationships, or many other things. Sign up today for a consultation at drdanielakrotzer.com.
She specializes in trauma and PTSD, grief, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, suicidal ideation, self-harm, depression, anxiety, and more.
The last years have been trying years for everyone. Perhaps they brought new behaviors from your partner, family member, or yourself. Maybe they reminded you of past traumas. Many have "big T" traumas like abuse or near-death experiences. We all have some "little t" traumas, like feeling rejected by others. Part of us gets stuck back to when we experienced the trauma. But you don't have to stay there! You can be free of the grip of both "big T" & "little t" traumas. These no longer have to affect you, your relationships, or many other things. Sign up today for a consultation at drdanielakrotzer.com.
(817) 396-7384 View (817) 396-7384
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.