I see the therapeutic process as myself guiding my clients through difficult situations to move forward in life, and feel more energized. My clients say that I supportively nudge them along and that our therapeutic rapport is what helps them better find themselves.
Bipolar is one of the more misunderstood of psychiatric illnesses. If you’re newly diagnosed your head might be spinning from trying to figure out fact from fiction. If you’re a pro, you might be looking at how to get back on track after a set back or how to best create a life that fits you. We can help.
By focusing on emotional regulation, crisis management, and general lifestyle improvements, we can help you learn how best to manage your life. Using effective problem-solving skills, we can delve into the root causes of your stress and find ways to reduce them as well as help you build a life that is both filled with accomplishment and that fits your own unique needs.
Living with bipolar disorder can be a very painful and difficult experience. I work with individuals in a collaborative way to better understand their patterns of mood and work towards a place of consistency and healthy coping to live a healthy and functional life.
I am an eclectic therapist who utilizes multiple modes of therapy including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques, Solution Focused, and Motivational Interviewing approaches in order to create a personalized, client centered experience.
Dysregulation in our lives is disruptive and limits us from our true potentials. We can find balance through self-awareness and trusting in ourselves/others when we need help.
Bipolar disorder can be a complicated disorder. It is unfortunate that many people go many years before being properly diagnosed. This can result in the collection of many negative consequences including relationship issues, self-worth issues, and employment issues. Although all of us benefit with some structure surrounding sleep, nutrition, and exercise, individuals with bipolar disorder need to be especially attentive to self care. Coping skills and stress reduction can also be impactful. Psychotherapy is a very important part of the medical treatment of bipolar disorder. Understanding how this disorder affects you personally is especially helpful in arriving at a plan for treatment.
A person may struggle with Bipolar Disorder due to a combination of genetic factors, brain chemistry, and life experiences. I would use techniques from therapies like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness to help them manage mood swings and develop coping skills. I might use approaches like Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help them accept their diagnosis and make positive changes in their life.