Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Lancaster, SC

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Crane's Counseling Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, BS, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, SC 29720
Everyone experiences overwhelming times in thier lives where it seems as if we cant see our way through hard times. We may feel beaten and torn by stressful situations or experiences. With professional assistance, these experiences can act as an opportunity for personal growth. It would be a pleasure to get a chance to assist you in gaining control of your life, making desired changes and to adjust to life challenges. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to provide you with the treatment you need. Treatment focus includes behavioral, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, family, grief and adjustment issues.
Everyone experiences overwhelming times in thier lives where it seems as if we cant see our way through hard times. We may feel beaten and torn by stressful situations or experiences. With professional assistance, these experiences can act as an opportunity for personal growth. It would be a pleasure to get a chance to assist you in gaining control of your life, making desired changes and to adjust to life challenges. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to provide you with the treatment you need. Treatment focus includes behavioral, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, family, grief and adjustment issues.
(803) 866-6913 View (803) 866-6913
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Nicole Ventour
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lancaster, SC 29720
Do you feel your life is going in a circle by you constantly making the same poor choices? Do you feel stuck and unable to move forward because “something” is holding you back? Are you struggling in relationships? Are you tired of waking up sad, angry, irritable, or depressed, not knowing why? Are you scared of making new friends out of fear you’ll be judged or hurt? Do you fear "failing" or feeling "not good enough". Do you keep your distance from people because of feeling “unsafe” and “difficulty trusting" ? If you’ve answered yes to 3 or more questions, you may have trauma. Now, are you ready to heal? If so, I'm here for you!
Do you feel your life is going in a circle by you constantly making the same poor choices? Do you feel stuck and unable to move forward because “something” is holding you back? Are you struggling in relationships? Are you tired of waking up sad, angry, irritable, or depressed, not knowing why? Are you scared of making new friends out of fear you’ll be judged or hurt? Do you fear "failing" or feeling "not good enough". Do you keep your distance from people because of feeling “unsafe” and “difficulty trusting" ? If you’ve answered yes to 3 or more questions, you may have trauma. Now, are you ready to heal? If so, I'm here for you!
(803) 866-6179 View (803) 866-6179
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Cossandra Evette Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, SC 29720
I specialize in the child and adolescent population and their families and have done so for 20 plus years. I specialize in treating individuals with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and using Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for trauma recovery. In my practice I also treat adults ( who can be seen by other therapists as well as myself within the practice). I collaborate with a psychiatric nurse practitioner for medication management, ensuring comprehensive support for clients.
I specialize in the child and adolescent population and their families and have done so for 20 plus years. I specialize in treating individuals with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and using Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for trauma recovery. In my practice I also treat adults ( who can be seen by other therapists as well as myself within the practice). I collaborate with a psychiatric nurse practitioner for medication management, ensuring comprehensive support for clients.
(704) 766-8086 View (704) 766-8086
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Wayne Schaefer Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
Verified Verified
Lancaster, SC 29720
I am extremely diversified.So, it is my belief I can professionally handle any clinical issue that comes my way.I am very good with PTSD issues & relationship themes.I believe I do God's works so I do not lack confidence.I suppose I learned that from Notre Dame University.However, since I was also very good at football,boxing and skiing & I have excelled in many other endeavors,I love my work as it allows me to be helpful & creative and I can put my extensive years of education & experience into practice.
I am extremely diversified.So, it is my belief I can professionally handle any clinical issue that comes my way.I am very good with PTSD issues & relationship themes.I believe I do God's works so I do not lack confidence.I suppose I learned that from Notre Dame University.However, since I was also very good at football,boxing and skiing & I have excelled in many other endeavors,I love my work as it allows me to be helpful & creative and I can put my extensive years of education & experience into practice.
(803) 450-2566 View (803) 450-2566
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Sunrise Mental Health Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lancaster, SC 29720
In-person and Tele-mental health available. Sunrise provides individual, family and group therapy. We treat children, adolescents and adults in a caring and compassionate environment.
In-person and Tele-mental health available. Sunrise provides individual, family and group therapy. We treat children, adolescents and adults in a caring and compassionate environment.
(803) 610-2030 View (803) 610-2030
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Sconyers Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lancaster, SC 29720
Sconyers Counseling Services offers Individual counseling for adults and adolescents ages 14 and up. I have experience treating a wide range of mental health and life challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, work and life stressors, postpartum depression and much more. I primarily practice from a Cognitive Behavioral Theoretical perspective in the counseling process. This process focuses on processing of thinking related with events, emotions and actions. Other theoretical orientations and intervention may be used as it supports therapy in the Cognitive Theory perspective.
Sconyers Counseling Services offers Individual counseling for adults and adolescents ages 14 and up. I have experience treating a wide range of mental health and life challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, work and life stressors, postpartum depression and much more. I primarily practice from a Cognitive Behavioral Theoretical perspective in the counseling process. This process focuses on processing of thinking related with events, emotions and actions. Other theoretical orientations and intervention may be used as it supports therapy in the Cognitive Theory perspective.
(803) 258-6463 View (803) 258-6463
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Lisa G Bridgewater
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Lancaster, SC 29720
We all go through difficult times, increased stress, anxiety, sadness, uncertainty. I have been working with clients for over twenty years, working together to find solutions to the issues they are facing. I believe in a proactive approach to encourage insight and facilitate change.
We all go through difficult times, increased stress, anxiety, sadness, uncertainty. I have been working with clients for over twenty years, working together to find solutions to the issues they are facing. I believe in a proactive approach to encourage insight and facilitate change.
(803) 373-5651 View (803) 373-5651
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Shailah Haynes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Lancaster, SC 29720
Hello, my name is Shailah Haynes and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP). My approach is to help you identify strengths to be the best version of yourself. My focus area includes stress, anxiety, depression, grief, postpartum, HIV, and life changes.
Hello, my name is Shailah Haynes and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP). My approach is to help you identify strengths to be the best version of yourself. My focus area includes stress, anxiety, depression, grief, postpartum, HIV, and life changes.
(803) 805-7747 View (803) 805-7747
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Kwanis Carlos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lancaster, SC 29720
My name is Kwan Shanori Carlos, LISW-CP and I help individuals discover the deep-rooted issues that have created emotional imbalances in their lives, so that they can stop allowing their past to define their future, become more confident and take control of their lives. I strive to create an open environment where clients can speak freely about their struggles with the assurance that this information will be received in a nonjudgmental environment with compassion. Seeking help takes courage, and I would be honored to join you on your journey.
My name is Kwan Shanori Carlos, LISW-CP and I help individuals discover the deep-rooted issues that have created emotional imbalances in their lives, so that they can stop allowing their past to define their future, become more confident and take control of their lives. I strive to create an open environment where clients can speak freely about their struggles with the assurance that this information will be received in a nonjudgmental environment with compassion. Seeking help takes courage, and I would be honored to join you on your journey.
(803) 590-8321 View (803) 590-8321
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Chaundra B Fletcher
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LPC (SC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, SC 29720
Life sometimes has unexpected events that you may need help navigating. I am honored to walk with you along your journey. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (NC), Licensed Professional Counselor (SC), a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate (LCASA), and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). I graduated from Montreat College, in Charlotte with a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have over 10 years experience working with adolescents, adults, & abused/neglected children. I was also the liaison for Union County Department of Social Services and the FBI in regards to Human Trafficking.
Life sometimes has unexpected events that you may need help navigating. I am honored to walk with you along your journey. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (NC), Licensed Professional Counselor (SC), a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate (LCASA), and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). I graduated from Montreat College, in Charlotte with a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have over 10 years experience working with adolescents, adults, & abused/neglected children. I was also the liaison for Union County Department of Social Services and the FBI in regards to Human Trafficking.
(980) 226-2939 View (980) 226-2939

Online Therapists

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Finding Purpose Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Gaffney, SC 29341
Coping with daily stressors that tend to interrupt your daily living can be difficult. At times, it can be overwhelming trying to navigate through life feeling alone and not living to your fullest potential. I want to help you find your purpose and reach your personal and career goals. I want to help you put all the pieces of your life together to make a better you. I help individuals with the following, but not limited to: Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Coping Skills, Career/Occupational Stress and more.
Coping with daily stressors that tend to interrupt your daily living can be difficult. At times, it can be overwhelming trying to navigate through life feeling alone and not living to your fullest potential. I want to help you find your purpose and reach your personal and career goals. I want to help you put all the pieces of your life together to make a better you. I help individuals with the following, but not limited to: Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Coping Skills, Career/Occupational Stress and more.
(864) 523-6572 View (864) 523-6572
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James H. Way
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Sumter, SC 29150
I have extensive experience in helping clients with depression, anxiety, excessive stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma experiences, and a wide variety of other behavioral health concerns.
Welcome. I am glad that you are taking the first steps towards finding the right path to improve the quality of your life. Finding a calm and safe environment to work through life's problems can be a rewarding and transformative experience. Working with a trained healthcare provider can allow you to gain new perspectives, learn new strategies to reduce symptoms, and return to a greater sense of peace and purpose in life.
I have extensive experience in helping clients with depression, anxiety, excessive stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma experiences, and a wide variety of other behavioral health concerns.
Welcome. I am glad that you are taking the first steps towards finding the right path to improve the quality of your life. Finding a calm and safe environment to work through life's problems can be a rewarding and transformative experience. Working with a trained healthcare provider can allow you to gain new perspectives, learn new strategies to reduce symptoms, and return to a greater sense of peace and purpose in life.
(803) 759-7826 View (803) 759-7826
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Sonja Middleton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29223
Sonja Middleton is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2000. She obtained her Master’s degree in Social Work and has a certificate in Gerontology. Her previous experience is working in hospitals, outpatient, nursing homes, and in the jail. She sees adults from 18 years up and from all ethnic groups. Sonja enjoys working with people who have depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and loss issues, bipolar, schizophrenia, and personality disorders. She uses an eclectic approach pulling from CBT, DBT, and is person centered.
Sonja Middleton is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2000. She obtained her Master’s degree in Social Work and has a certificate in Gerontology. Her previous experience is working in hospitals, outpatient, nursing homes, and in the jail. She sees adults from 18 years up and from all ethnic groups. Sonja enjoys working with people who have depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and loss issues, bipolar, schizophrenia, and personality disorders. She uses an eclectic approach pulling from CBT, DBT, and is person centered.
(803) 974-4086 View (803) 974-4086
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Jeff Burgdorfer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29615
Jeff Burgdorfer is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience helping individuals and families. He specializes in anxiety, depression, addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief/loss, and men's issues. Jeff has spent the last 10 years working in many of the major treatment settings, providing therapy to clients in hospitals, residential rehab programs, and outpatient facilities. Through this work, he has cultivated and strengthened a unique skill set to help clients, using a person-centered approach to therapy.
Jeff Burgdorfer is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience helping individuals and families. He specializes in anxiety, depression, addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief/loss, and men's issues. Jeff has spent the last 10 years working in many of the major treatment settings, providing therapy to clients in hospitals, residential rehab programs, and outpatient facilities. Through this work, he has cultivated and strengthened a unique skill set to help clients, using a person-centered approach to therapy.
(864) 659-2271 View (864) 659-2271
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Candace Rose Vivas
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MAC, LPCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Mill, SC 29708
So if you are struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, or dissociative identity disorder, please consider me as your therapist.
Now Taking New Clients! How are you doing today? I know at times things can be hard, but I am here for you. Let me help you deal with life's struggles and issues, and work on healing, growing, or in reaching your full potential. Therapy is not a one-dimensional place where you go to only talk about your feelings, but a place where you can holistically work on yourself. Therapy should be a safe place for people to understand themselves, unburden, heal, and morph themselves- all on their own terms. No matter what diagnosis or problem I guarantee I will go on this journey with you.
So if you are struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, or dissociative identity disorder, please consider me as your therapist.
Now Taking New Clients! How are you doing today? I know at times things can be hard, but I am here for you. Let me help you deal with life's struggles and issues, and work on healing, growing, or in reaching your full potential. Therapy is not a one-dimensional place where you go to only talk about your feelings, but a place where you can holistically work on yourself. Therapy should be a safe place for people to understand themselves, unburden, heal, and morph themselves- all on their own terms. No matter what diagnosis or problem I guarantee I will go on this journey with you.
(803) 879-1592 View (803) 879-1592
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Palmetto Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-CP, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rock Hill, SC 29732
Depression -Anxiety -Panic Attacks -Grief & Loss -ADHD -Autism Spectrum Disorders -Anger Management -Self-Esteem - Bipolar Disorder -Addiction -Mood Disorders -Trauma -Child / Adolescent Problems -Couples / Marital Therapy -Family Conflict Stress Management -Occupational Problems - Therapy for Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Seniors, Families.
Palmetto Counseling is an established outpatient behavioral healthcare clinic with two locations — Rock Hill, SC, and Fort Mill, SC, both less than 30 miles from downtown Charlotte, NC. Opening in 2008, we are one of the largest mental health practices committed to offering the highest quality, accessible care, catered to all individuals across our widespread community. To schedule appointment Call 803-329-9639. tion.
Depression -Anxiety -Panic Attacks -Grief & Loss -ADHD -Autism Spectrum Disorders -Anger Management -Self-Esteem - Bipolar Disorder -Addiction -Mood Disorders -Trauma -Child / Adolescent Problems -Couples / Marital Therapy -Family Conflict Stress Management -Occupational Problems - Therapy for Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Seniors, Families.
Palmetto Counseling is an established outpatient behavioral healthcare clinic with two locations — Rock Hill, SC, and Fort Mill, SC, both less than 30 miles from downtown Charlotte, NC. Opening in 2008, we are one of the largest mental health practices committed to offering the highest quality, accessible care, catered to all individuals across our widespread community. To schedule appointment Call 803-329-9639. tion.
(803) 666-8150 View (803) 666-8150
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License 2 Heal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Rock Hill, SC 29732
I have experience working with a wide variety of mental health and substance abuse issues to include, Trauma, anxiety, depression, Bipolar, substance abuse, and everyday life stressors.
One of the most important things we can do is take care of ourselves and each other. I'm so glad you are taking a step towards doing so. YOU are the most important person in your life, and my goal is to help you uncover the best version of yourself. Whether it self discovery or rediscovery, that best version is inside of us all. I like to use a person centered approach and identify what style of therapy works best for the person I am working with.
I have experience working with a wide variety of mental health and substance abuse issues to include, Trauma, anxiety, depression, Bipolar, substance abuse, and everyday life stressors.
One of the most important things we can do is take care of ourselves and each other. I'm so glad you are taking a step towards doing so. YOU are the most important person in your life, and my goal is to help you uncover the best version of yourself. Whether it self discovery or rediscovery, that best version is inside of us all. I like to use a person centered approach and identify what style of therapy works best for the person I am working with.
(336) 932-8370 View (336) 932-8370
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Oceanic Counseling Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29615
We specialize in mental health disorders, including depression, trauma, anxiety, grief, OCD, BPD, bipolar, marriage, family issues, and more!.
We see thousands of clients each month. Whether it's anxiety, depression, trauma, or another mental health disorder, or even if it's marriage counseling, we can help! We offer a tailored treatment plan based on YOU as an individual.
We specialize in mental health disorders, including depression, trauma, anxiety, grief, OCD, BPD, bipolar, marriage, family issues, and more!.
We see thousands of clients each month. Whether it's anxiety, depression, trauma, or another mental health disorder, or even if it's marriage counseling, we can help! We offer a tailored treatment plan based on YOU as an individual.
(864) 400-7743 View (864) 400-7743
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Theresa McDaniel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCS, MA, NCC, CCMHC, CGIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29223
I have experience in grief therapy, behavioral modification, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, ADHD, anger management, mood disorders (depression, bipolar etc.
Everyone has had a time in their life that they may feel overwhelmed, stressed, sad, or uncertain about life. Dawn of a New Day Counseling & Consulting, is here for you. Allow Dawn of a New Day C&C providers to assist with your development of self-awareness, self-empowerment, an increase in confident and the ability to recognize and manage those intense emotions. Dawn of a New Day Counseling & Consulting is a tranquil, warm and non-judgmental environment that allows you to open up and express yourself. A safe space for you to be you, to develop your self-care plan, healthy boundaries, self-love and self-compassion.
I have experience in grief therapy, behavioral modification, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, ADHD, anger management, mood disorders (depression, bipolar etc.
Everyone has had a time in their life that they may feel overwhelmed, stressed, sad, or uncertain about life. Dawn of a New Day Counseling & Consulting, is here for you. Allow Dawn of a New Day C&C providers to assist with your development of self-awareness, self-empowerment, an increase in confident and the ability to recognize and manage those intense emotions. Dawn of a New Day Counseling & Consulting is a tranquil, warm and non-judgmental environment that allows you to open up and express yourself. A safe space for you to be you, to develop your self-care plan, healthy boundaries, self-love and self-compassion.
(803) 219-2625 View (803) 219-2625
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Veronique Gilmore
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Rock Hill, SC 29732
My name is Veronique Gilmore. I am a licensed professional counselor in South Carolina. I like to meet the client where they are and tailor my sessions to their need. From day one we start with building coping strategies. I use cognitive behavioral therapy as the basis to my approach; however, I do pull interventions from other therapeutic approaches if they would benefit my client. I have experience working with people from various mental health disorders. I find that tend to have people who experience life changes, emotion regulation trouble, bipolar disorder, anxiety and depression more frequently.
My name is Veronique Gilmore. I am a licensed professional counselor in South Carolina. I like to meet the client where they are and tailor my sessions to their need. From day one we start with building coping strategies. I use cognitive behavioral therapy as the basis to my approach; however, I do pull interventions from other therapeutic approaches if they would benefit my client. I have experience working with people from various mental health disorders. I find that tend to have people who experience life changes, emotion regulation trouble, bipolar disorder, anxiety and depression more frequently.
(854) 946-5482 View (854) 946-5482

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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.