Many people with this diagnosis have difficulty understanding and accepting what this means in their lives. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps in this adjustment and adherence to the regimen that helps them manage the symptoms.
While psychiatric and medical management is necessary for this disorder, contact with a therapist is critical to assist in the identification of potential worsening symptoms and to be a support system for the individual.
Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential, and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Our practice style is goal oriented using numerous approaches.
Having written my dissertation on bipolar disorder, I discovered that not much research has been done on improving the lives of people suffering from the diagnosis. As bipolar disorder creates many challenges for those who carry the diagnosis, my goal has been to help people manage their symptoms and take steps to improve the quality of their lives.