Bipolar Disorder care with steady support
When mood shifts are making life feel unpredictable, I offer thoughtful care that starts with listening closely. We’ll look at what’s been happening, what feels disruptive, and how to make sense of it together.
What people bring me
People often come in after feeling like their mood, energy, or sleep has been swinging in ways that are hard to manage. Life can feel unpredictable, with periods that seem sped up and others that feel like a heavy drop. Relationships, work, and routines can get thrown off. Some people are trying to understand patterns that have been building for a while, while others are dealing with a recent change that scared them. It can be exhausting to keep explaining yourself when things feel so uneven.
- My moods change faster than I can keep up with.
- I swing from too wired to completely drained.
- Sleep seems to throw everything off.
- I never know what version of me will show up.
I offer compassionate and personalized care, with faith and practical tools in view.
How I work with it
I work by slowing things down and paying attention to patterns across mood, sleep, stress, and daily functioning. For some people, the work centers on medication management and careful follow-up. For others, cognitive behavioral therapy or motivational interviewing helps with the parts of life that get disrupted by mood changes. I keep the conversation practical and personal, and I include the faith and values that matter to you.
- Medication Management
- This is often part of the conversation when moods and energy have been hard to steady. I look at how your days are unfolding and what you’re noticing between visits.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- We use it to notice thought patterns and routines that can intensify stress around mood changes. The focus stays on real situations, not theory for its own sake.
- Motivational Interviewing
- This can be useful when you’re unsure about change or feeling pulled in more than one direction. It helps us talk openly about what you want and what’s getting in the way.
What the first sessions look like
In the first sessions, I focus on your recent experiences, your history with mood changes, and what you’ve already noticed about patterns, triggers, and stress. We also talk through the care you want, including whether medication management belongs in the picture, and we can sort through it together as we go.
I offer a free 15-minute consultation. I reply as soon as I can, usually within 1 business day.
Questions people ask
Can you help me figure out whether my mood changes are part of bipolar disorder?
I can talk with you about the patterns you’ve noticed and what they mean for your care. The first sessions are about understanding your experience, not rushing to label it.
Do you only use medication for bipolar disorder?
No, I use a mix of approaches depending on what fits your needs. Medication management may be part of it, and therapy approaches can also be part of the work.
What if I’m having trouble sleeping and my thoughts feel sped up?
That’s important to bring in early. We’ll look at what’s happening, how it’s affecting your day, and what care feels appropriate.
Can faith be included in bipolar disorder treatment?
If that matters to you, yes. I can include faith as part of a compassionate and personalized approach while still keeping the work practical.
The practical details
- Insurance
We are continually expanding the insurance plans we accept. If your plan is not listed below, please reach out to us to confirm whether your insurance is currently covered.
- Independence Blue Cross
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Providence Health Plan
- Horizon Blue Cross
- Empire Blue Cross
- UnitedHealthcare
- Oscar Health
- BlueCross
- Regence
- Point32
- Anthem
- Oxford
- Availability
I am accepting new clients.