Mood Disorders

Common Symptoms of Mood Disorders

Mood disorders include conditions like Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Cyclothymia, and Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia). Symptoms may include:

• Ongoing sadness, emptiness, or irritability

• Fatigue or low energy, even after rest

• Difficulty focusing or making decisions

• Periods of unusually high energy, racing thoughts, or impulsivity

• Changes in sleep or appetite

• Feeling emotionally “flat” or disconnected

• Thoughts of self-harm or hopelessness

• Mood swings that disrupt relationships, work, or daily life

These experiences can be frightening and disorienting—but they are also treatable.

Our Therapeutic Approach

We tailor treatment to your unique mood pattern, history, and goals. Our work is grounded in empathy, stability, and evidence-based care.

Therapy may include:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  Identify and shift negative thinking patterns that fuel mood instability.

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  Build emotional regulation, mindfulness, and distress tolerance skills.

• Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
  Strengthen social support and manage relationship triggers that affect mood.

• Psychoeducation & Mood Tracking
  Increase awareness of cycles, triggers, and early warning signs.

• Coordination with Psychiatry
  Collaborate with prescribers for medication support as part of a holistic care plan.

You’ll learn tools to manage mood swings and begin to feel more in control of your inner world.

How Therapy Helps

With consistent support, clients often report:

• More stable moods and fewer emotional extremes

• Clearer thinking and better decision-making

• Improved sleep, energy, and motivation

• Healthier relationships and clearer boundaries

• Greater self-understanding and compassion

• A renewed sense of hope and purpose

You can learn to manage your moods instead of being ruled by them.