Conditions We Treat
Mood Disorders
Living with a mood disorder can feel like an emotional rollercoaster — but with the right treatment and support, stability is achievable.
Understanding Mood Disorders
Mood disorders, including bipolar disorder and cyclothymia, involve significant shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels that disrupt daily life. These are medical conditions — not personality flaws. They respond well to proper diagnosis and treatment.
Our providers specialize in mood stabilization and work closely with patients to find the right combination of medication and therapy — adapting the treatment plan as your needs evolve.
Common Signs & Symptoms
- Extreme mood swings between emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression)
- Periods of elevated, irritable, or unusually energetic mood that disrupt daily life
- Impulsive or risky behavior during mood episodes
- Difficulty maintaining relationships, work, or daily responsibilities due to mood changes
- Sleep disturbances — needing very little sleep during manic episodes, sleeping excessively during depression
- Feeling hopeless, worthless, or suicidal during depressive episodes
How We Treat Mood Disorders
Mood stabilizer medication management (lithium, valproate, lamotrigine, and atypical antipsychotics)
Atypical antipsychotic therapy for mania, hypomania, and mixed episodes
Psychoeducation about mood disorders
CBT adapted for bipolar disorder to manage thoughts and behaviors
Relapse prevention planning
Coordination with therapists for ongoing support between psychiatric appointments
Stability Is Possible
With the right treatment plan, people with mood disorders lead full, productive lives.