Living with Bipolar Disorder Is Complicated
There’s often a quiet grief that comes with accepting a bipolar diagnosis. A fear of what it means — for your identity, your relationships, your future. You might wonder:
Is the real me the expansive version, or the depressed one?
Does taking medication mean I’m not being authentic?
Will people still love me if they know this about me?
Am I going to feel this unstable forever?
These are not just symptoms. These are real, existential questions. And they deserve space in therapy.
Therapy for Bipolar Disorder in California & Colorado
Online Therapy for Adults Living with Mood Instability
I Work with Adults Who Are Living with Bipolar Disorder and Are Ready for a Path Forward.
You may already be taking medication and have found some stability. Maybe it took time to get there, or maybe you’re still struggling to accept it. You might not even feel certain about the diagnosis — but you know your moods can be extreme, unpredictable, and hard to live with.
You’re not in crisis. You’re not in active substance use. But you’re looking for something more than just staying “stable.”
You want to understand yourself. You want tools that help, but also a place where you can explore the full complexity of what it means to live with a mood disorder.
A Combined Approach: Skills + Insight
I bring advanced training in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), which offers practical tools for:
Emotion regulation — recognizing and shifting intense emotional states
Distress tolerance — getting through crisis moments without making things worse
Interpersonal effectiveness — navigating conflict and maintaining boundaries
Mindfulness — building awareness without judgment
These are evidence-based strategies that help build stability and reduce harm.
But I also bring a depth-oriented lens, drawing from modern psychoanalysis and contemplative psychotherapy. That means we’ll also look at:
How early relationships and family dynamics shaped your emotional life
How shame, fear, or grief may still be operating in the background
How to make meaning of expansive or altered states — including spiritual or creative experiences
How to build a more grounded, trusting relationship with yourself
You’re not alone in this.
Living with bipolar disorder is not easy — and you’ve likely had to carry more than most people ever see. The confusion, the shame, the moments of intensity that feel impossible to explain. But none of that makes you broken. It makes you human.
There is a path forward — one that includes clarity, steadiness, and self-respect. You can learn to live in a way that honors your sensitivity, protects your energy, and helps you feel more whole. Not by erasing your complexity — but by understanding it.
Therapy can help you build a life that feels more honest, connected, and grounded.
If This Resonates, and You’re Looking for Real Change, Help is Available.
I offer online therapy for adults in California and Colorado. If you’re ready for thoughtful, in-depth support, I’d be honored to work with you.