Therapy for Bipolar Disorder
3 NYC Bipolar Disorder Therapists [No Waitlist]
Mood swings can make it hard to trust yourself. One week, you may feel energized and unstoppable; the next, disconnected, exhausted, or unlike yourself. At New York City Psychotherapy Collective, our therapists offer bipolar disorder therapy in New York to help you understand your patterns, build steadier coping skills, and feel more grounded.
Meet your NYC bipolar disorder therapists
Miranda Savage
I work with young adults navigating bipolar disorder, mood shifts, anxiety, self-doubt, and the pressure to look “fine” while feeling anything but grounded inside.
My approach blends CBT with psychodynamic therapy, which means we’ll build practical tools for managing mood changes while also getting curious about the deeper stories, identity questions, and patterns shaping how you see yourself.
As an LGBTQ+ therapist with a creative, identity-affirming style, I offer bipolar disorder therapy for people who want a space that feels collaborative, warm, and deeply personal; not clinical or one-size-fits-all.
Credentials: Mental Health Counselor – Limited Permit #P139999
Specialty Areas: Young adults, anxiety, identity and self-worth, life transitions, depression, LGBTQ+-affirming care, perfectionism and self-doubt
Greta Weiss
I work with young adults who experience bipolar disorder alongside emotional intensity, sensitivity, relationship stress, perfectionism, or the feeling that their moods are “too much” to manage alone.
My approach draws from IFS, ACT, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness-based tools, so our work can help you regulate intense emotions without disconnecting from the parts of you that feel deeply.
If you want a bipolar disorder specialist who is warm, grounded, collaborative, and not afraid to bring real humanity into the room, I may be a good fit.
Credentials: Licensed Master Social Worker #123711; Motivational Interviewing Certified
Specialty Areas: Highly sensitive people, emotional regulation, life transitions, relationships, anxiety, mindfulness
Caroline Goodhines
I work with clients navigating bipolar disorder during major life transitions, including pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, early parenthood, relationship changes, and identity shifts.
My approach is collaborative and trauma-informed, drawing from narrative therapy, humanistic therapy, CBT, and psychodynamic insight to help you understand mood patterns while building steadier ways to cope.
If you’re looking for a bipolar specialist in NYC who understands the emotional complexity of parenthood, identity, and change, I offer an LGBTQIA+-affirming space to feel less alone and more grounded.
Credentials: Mental Health Counselor – Limited Permit #P140576
Specialty Areas: Perinatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, intrusive thoughts, birth trauma, pregnancy, infant loss, parenting and partnership transitions, LGBTQIA+ family-affirming care
What sets our practice apart from other NYC bipolar disorder therapy providers
Therapy that’s structured, but personalized. We use evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness, then tailor treatment to your symptoms, goals, and life.
Support for the whole picture. Bipolar disorder can affect sleep, work, relationships, identity, and self-trust. We help you make sense of all of it.
A boutique feel with insurance accepted. You get personalized care with in-network coverage through major plans, including Aetna and BCBS.
Flexible scheduling, 7 days a week. Evening and weekend session options make consistent therapy easier to fit into real NYC life.
A team with real range. Our therapists bring different identities, specialties, and styles, so you can find a fit that actually feels right.
Culturally responsive, identity-affirming care. We hold space for how race, gender, sexuality, culture, trauma, and systemic stress shape mental health.
Focused on real progress. We help you build tools, notice patterns, and adjust the work as your needs change.
No waitlist. You can typically start within a week of your free consultation call.
As featured in:Common symptoms of bipolar disorder
You have periods where you feel unusually energized, confident, creative, or driven, sometimes on very little sleep.
Your mood shifts can feel intense or hard to predict, even when nothing obvious has happened.
During “up” periods, you may say yes to everything, overspend, take risks, start big plans, or make choices that do not feel like you later.
During lows, basic tasks like showering, texting back, going to work, or getting out of bed can feel impossible.
Your thoughts may race so quickly that it is hard to focus, rest, or slow yourself down.
Sleep becomes a major signal; either you barely need it, cannot get enough of it, or feel completely thrown off when your routine changes.
Relationships can feel strained because people close to you may not know how to respond to your mood shifts, and you may feel guilty afterward.
You notice patterns, after stress, travel, conflict, deadlines, or sleep loss, but you’re not sure how to interrupt the cycle yet.
What to expect from the therapy process
Step 1: The free consultation call
We’ll talk briefly about what’s been going on, what kind of support you’re looking for, and which therapist may be the best fit. No pressure, no overexplaining required.
Step 2: Get a clearer picture of your mood patterns
In your first few sessions, your therapist will learn more about your symptoms, history, relationships, stressors, sleep patterns, and goals. If medication or a diagnosis is part of the picture, we can also coordinate care with a psychiatrist when helpful.
Step 3: Build tools for the moments that feel hardest
Your therapist will help you recognize early warning signs, manage mood shifts, respond to triggers, and create routines that support steadier daily life.
Step 4: Strengthen stability, confidence, and self-trust
Over time, bipolar disorder therapy in New York can help you feel less defined by the next high or low. The goal is not to erase your emotions, but to help you understand them, work with them, and build a life that feels more sustainable.
FAQs about bipolar disorder therapy
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Many people benefit from a mix of structured skill-building and deeper insight work. CBT can help you notice thought and behavior patterns that affect mood, DBT can support emotional regulation and distress tolerance, and psychodynamic therapy can help you understand the deeper patterns that may shape how you respond to stress, relationships, and change.
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It depends on what you need most. CBT is often helpful for identifying mood-related thought patterns, building routines, and interrupting behaviors that can make episodes worse, while DBT can be especially useful if intense emotions, impulsivity, conflict, or overwhelm are part of the picture. At New York City Psychotherapy Collective, your therapist may draw from both rather than forcing you into one approach.
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Therapy can be a powerful part of bipolar disorder treatment, but many people benefit most from therapy and medication together. Medication can help stabilize mood cycles, while therapy helps you understand patterns, build coping tools, strengthen routines, and work through the emotional impact of living with bipolar disorder. With your permission, your therapist can also coordinate with your psychiatrist.
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No. You can start therapy if you have a bipolar diagnosis, suspect you may have bipolar disorder, or simply feel like your moods are becoming hard to manage. Your therapist can help you make sense of what you’re experiencing and, if needed, support you in finding a psychiatrist for diagnostic clarification or medication options.
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Yes, with your written consent. For many clients, coordinated care makes bipolar disorder therapy in New York more effective because your therapist and prescribing provider can share important patterns, track changes, and support the same overall treatment goals.
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In many cases, yes. Bipolar disorder is generally considered a treatable mental health condition under behavioral health coverage, though your exact benefits depend on your plan. At New York City Psychotherapy Collective, our therapists are in-network with Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, and several other major plans, and we work with out-of-network benefits to help you secure partial reimbursement. We can help you understand your coverage during the free consultation call.