Understanding Mood Disorders
Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder, are mental health conditions characterized by significant disruptions in a person’s emotional state. These disorders can lead to persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or irritability, fatigue, isolation, negative self talk and in severe cases suicidal thoughts. In other cases individuals may experience discrete periods of highly elevated mood, engage in risky behaviors, and experience grandiose thinking that can last up to or over a week in a manic episode.
Managing Mood Disorders
These symptoms may severely affect an individuals ability to function in daily life. Mood disorders may arise from a combination of genetic, biochemical, environmental, and psychological factors, and they often coexist with other mental health issues, including anxiety disorders. The gold standard for treatment of depression is CBT or cognitive behavioral therapy which was specifically designed to help manage this disorder. If you find that you are struggling with with depression reach out today!
What to expect in a session
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Understanding Your Story
In the first sessions, we’ll explore your concerns, history, and goals to build a foundation for our work together.
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Personalized Approach
Each session is tailored to your needs, using evidence-based techniques like CBT, body activation, or acceptance strategies.
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Ongoing Growth
Therapy is a collaborative process where we track progress, adjust strategies, and develop skills to support lasting change.
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Helfpul Resources
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Johns Hopkins Medicine
Learn about mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder. Explore symptoms, causes, treatment options, and support for managing mental health conditions effectively.
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Mayo Clinic
Explore symptoms, causes, and treatments for mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder. Learn about types, risk factors, and management strategies for improved mental health.
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WebMD Depression resources
Access WebMD's depression resources, including expert articles, support tools, and treatment options to manage and cope with depression for better mental health.
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Trauma and PTSD
Did you have a terrifying experience in life and now find yourself having flashbacks and nightmares? Do you avoid people or places that remind you of it? Do you have intense negative thoughts?
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Mood Disorders
Did you have a terrifying experience in life and now find yourself having flashbacks and nightmares? Do you avoid people or places that remind you of it? Do you have intense negative thoughts?
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Anxiety
Is it hard for you to relax, do you find yourself worrying excessively causing your heart to race? Are you having difficulty concentrating and find yourself on edge or easily aggravated?
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Adult ADHD
Does it seem like there is a remote on random in your brain? Do you struggle to organize tasks, find motivation, and concentrate? Does it seem like there are unspoken social rules you can’t quite figure out?
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OCD
That line needs to be straight…really straight!! Do you find yourself having scary thoughts and ritualized behavior that briefly helps to bring relief from the feared thoughts?
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Eating Disorder
Have you had a difficult relationship with food? Do you struggle with unhealthy eating habits, such as extreme restriction, binge eating, or purging? Is it a struggle to not focus on all the ways in which you wish your body was different (better)?
