Bipolar disorder involves intense shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels — ranging from emotional highs (mania or hypomania) to lows (depression). These changes can disrupt relationships, work, school, and overall quality of life. At The Summit Counseling Center, we offer compassionate care to help individuals understand their diagnosis, regulate mood, and develop strategies for long-term wellness.
Are You Struggling with Mood Swings?
You may benefit from counseling for bipolar disorder if you:
- Experience extreme mood changes from high energy to deep sadness
- Have periods of impulsive or risky behavior, followed by depression or regret
- Struggle to maintain stability in relationships, work, or daily routines
- Have difficulty sleeping, focusing, or managing emotions
- Feel out of control or unsure of how to handle intense mood shifts
- Want support in building structure and coping skills for daily life
Our Approach
Our therapists create a safe, judgment-free space where you can better understand your experiences and learn to manage your mood in a healthy, balanced way. We use evidence-based therapies that support both emotional insight and practical strategies, including the approaches listed below.
Types of Therapy
- Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Adlerian Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavior (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Creative & Expressive Art
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dance Movement Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Experiential
- Expressive Arts
- Family Systems
- Family Therapy
- Gestalt
- Humanistic Therapy
- Integrative Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural Therapy
- Music Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic Therapy
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Reality Therapy
- Relational Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic Therapy
- Strength-Based Therapy
- Structural Family Therapy
- Transpersonal Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Treatment is tailored to your unique needs and goals — whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing bipolar disorder for years.
You Are Not Defined by Your Diagnosis
Living with bipolar disorder can feel isolating, but with the right tools and support, it’s possible to live a full, stable, and meaningful life.
Take the First Step Toward Balance
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