Bipolar Support

Bipolar Support

I have experience working with clients living with bipolar disorder across different phases of treatment. I understand that managing bipolar disorder requires consistency, awareness, and ongoing support, not just attention when symptoms become difficult.

My approach is steady and structured. We work together to recognize changes in mood and behavior, identify patterns early, and stay accountable to the things that support your stability, including taking medication as prescribed when part of your treatment plan. You can expect a consistent place to check in honestly, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and stay engaged in your care.

Bipolar Support

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What I Offer

Consistency is an important part of managing bipolar disorder. We meet on a regular schedule, weekly or every other week, to monitor patterns, address concerns early, and maintain stability. Therapy is an important part of ongoing bipolar management, helping you build the awareness and skills needed to stay engaged in your treatment over time.
In sessions, we pay attention to changes in mood, behavior, and functioning that may signal a shift. With experience working with bipolar clients, I can help identify early warning signs and bring them into the conversation. We can also talk openly about medication and treatment adherence. I’m not your prescriber, and my role isn’t to manage your medication, but I will encourage you to follow your treatment plan and address concerns before making changes.
Every presentation of bipolar disorder is different, and I don’t position myself as a single-diagnosis specialist. What I offer is consistent support, accountability, and a place to understand your patterns, recognize changes early, and stay actively engaged in your stability.

WORKING ALONGSIDE YOUR PRESCRIBER

I don't prescribe medication, but staying consistent with your prescribed medication is an important part of managing bipolar disorder.
My role is to provide consistent therapeutic support, help you recognize changes and early warning signs, and encourage accountability to your treatment plan.
If you don't have a prescriber yet and want one, I can refer you to psychiatrists I trust.
If you have a hospitalization or a severe episode, I'm here for the work after, helping you get back to stable, rebuild your routine, and make sense of what happened.

When You Need More

If you’re in an acute episode, I’m not the right level of care. What I’ll do is help you make a plan before you need one. We’ll write down your warning signs, the people in your life who need to know what to look for, and what your specific crisis tends to look like. Every bipolar presentation is different, so the plan needs to be specific to you.

Why I Do This Work

I have experience working with clients living with bipolar disorder, and I feel comfortable supporting the complexities that can come with the diagnosis. I also have personal experience with bipolar disorder through a family member, which has given me a deeper understanding of how it can affect not only the person living with it, but also the people who care about them.
I believe clients with bipolar disorder benefit from a therapist who understands the importance of consistency, recognizes early warning signs, and is willing to have honest conversations when something feels off. My role is to provide that steady support while helping you build the awareness, accountability, and skills needed to manage your symptoms and stay engaged in your treatment.

What Changes

For many of my bipolar clients, the goal is greater stability, awareness, and confidence in managing their symptoms. Over time, I often see:

 Better medication continuity, because there's a place to talk honestly about wanting off

Fewer surprise episodes, because we catch the warning signs sooner

Shorter recovery from the episodes that do happen, because we don't have to restart the relationship from zero

 Less shame about the diagnosis, because it stops being the thing you're hiding

What I want for my bipolar clients is stability. That's the goal. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Have you worked with bipolar clients before?

Yes. Some of my clients have bipolar. I’ve worked with bipolar I and bipolar II, and with clients in all phases of treatment, whether they’re newly diagnosed, stable on medication, coming out of an episode, or thinking about med changes.
Will you coordinate with my psychiatrist?

With your written permission, yes. I’ll share what I think your prescriber should know about how things are going between visits. I won’t share anything you don’t want shared, and I’ll always tell you what I’ve passed on.
What if I have an episode while we're working together?

We’ll have a plan before we need one. In the first few weeks of working together, we’ll write down your warning signs, the people you want involved, and the steps you want taken if things start to slip. If you’re in an acute episode, I’ll help you get to the right level of care, and I’ll be here for the work after.
What if I'm not sure my diagnosis is accurate?

It’s normal to have questions about your diagnosis, especially as you learn more about yourself and how your symptoms affect you. We can talk through your diagnosis together and help you better understand what it means and how it fits with your experience.
If you want a re-evaluation, I can refer you to a psychiatrist for that.

Ready to Begin?

If you’re looking for a therapist who’s comfortable with bipolar and willing to stick with you over the long haul, call me. We’ll start with one question: Tell me what’s going on. I’ll listen while you get it off your chest. If we’re a good match, we’ll begin.
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