Bipolar

I have spent the last three years working specifically with adults with severe mental illness including bipolar disorders in varying stages of recovery. I also have lived experience with bipolar disorder that I can draw from when it is helpful to relate, while also recognizing that everyone's experience is unique.

Managing bipolar disorder can feel like a constant battle between highs and lows. I specialize in helping adults achieve stability by tailoring medication management and supportive therapy to regulate mood swings and prevent emotional distress. My approach focuses on creating balance, increasing self-awareness, and equipping clients with tools to manage symptoms effectively for a more fulfilling life.

I work to help you stabilize bipolar disorder, with a reminder- You aren't bipolar; you have bipolar disorder. I find it important to help my clients separate disorder from who they are as a person You are not a disorder.

Managing a chronic, invisible illness can be trying. One day, your depression symptoms are calling you to stay in bed, avoid those chores, skip the job. Another day, your hypomania is triggering anxiety, racing thoughts, and that unsettled feeling you jut can't shake. Thriving with bipolar disorder is a journey, but it is possible. As someone who lives with this illness, my lived experience is an asset when working with clients who have bipolar disorder.

I have several years of experience working as a therapist and during this time I treated clients diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I help clients learn to be more mindful in their shifts in mood and symptoms and develop a preventative self-care style to better manage their symptoms.

Bipolar disorder presents with high or low moods, described as mood swings. These mood swings can affect sleep, energy, activity, judgement, behavior and the ability to think clearly.

I help my client know basic causes, symptoms and effective ways to cope with bipolar and live a meaningful life.

Bipolar disorder can lead to abrupt mood shifts that can be difficult to manage and lead to impulsive choices, psychosis, challenged relationships, etc. There are therapeutic techniques we can engage in together to help bring about increased awareness of how lifestyle and mood are intertwined for you personally and identify areas for adjustment. Through processing in therapy, we can work together toward a greater sense of balance - both internally and externally.

Bipolar can be treated with several therapies. Interpersonal Social Rhythm Therapy uses tracking, social interaction, and circadian rhythms to keep you stable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be really effective for depression. Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing therapy (EMDR), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) can help resolve any trauma, such as hospitalizations and embarrassing memories. Mindfulness and education round out the treatment.

I spent the majority of my education exploring bipolar disorder. My master's thesis was on the connection between artistic genius and bipolar disorder. I can offer bipolar clients a nuanced understanding of their symptoms, and the multitude of ways bipolar can interact with their life and identity. Many of my clients who identify as bipolar have intersecting creative talents and/or exceptional abilities that sometimes dance with the various mood states of bipolar.

Psychotherapy and psychoeducation, cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal and social rhythm therapy are all effective in supporting those living with Bipolar Disorder. Modalities I use include functional remediation and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.

Studies have proven that talk therapy, in conjunction with medication can greatly improve the lives of individuals with bipolar disorder. I specialize in navigating both the highs and lows of bipolar disorder.

Studies show that talk therapy, in conjunction with medication, can greatly improve the lives of individuals with bipolar disorder. I specialize in navigating both the highs and lows of bipolar disorder.

Psychotherapy and psychoeducation, cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal and social rhythm therapy are all effective in supporting those living with Bipolar Disorder. Modalities I use include functional remediation and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.

Managing the ups and downs of bipolar disorder is more than just 'finding balance.' I blend evidence-based techniques with creative approaches to help you understand your unique patterns. We'll develop strategies that fit your life and strengthen your ability to navigate mood shifts with confidence.

Bipolar can be a difficult experience, but it does not have to be a negative one. Together I help my clients understand the way their cycles and symptoms effect their lives, create interventions to reduce vulnerabilities and increase protective factors, and see themselves as the whole person they are.

In addition to medication management, helping client's increase mindful awareness of their moment-to-moment thoughts, feelings, and internal sensations, as well as deviations, is key to successfully managing the bipolar experience. Using a variety of DBT and ACT skills, I can help you overcome the overwhelm with effective skills-based coping and support. Commonly, many people working with bipolar symptoms also have significant trauma histories that we can also address with EMDR and IFS therapy.

I have worked with people with Bipolar Disorders for 3 years and believe a collaborative approach towards a treatment plan works best.

Studies show that talk therapy, in conjunction with medication, can greatly improve the lives of individuals with bipolar disorder. I specialize in navigating both the highs and lows of bipolar disorder.