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When you suffer from mood swings, your emotional state may change rapidly and frequently. While mood swings can be caused by hormonal shifts, medications, and substance use, they may also be caused by mood disorders, like bipolar disorder.

A licensed therapist can devise a plan to help you discover the source of your mood swings and teach you tactics to overcome them. Whether you are located in downtown Alameda, the suburbs of Alameda, other nearby places such as Berkeley, San Leandro, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

When to Seek Therapy for Mood Swings

Mood swings are often normal, especially for women of child-bearing age, but they can also be a sign of a serious mental issue. Here are some signs you should see a mental health professional for your mood swings:

  • Your mood swings make you unable to enjoy life.
  • You become violent.
  • Your mood swings are interfering with your relationships.
  • Your mood swings are frequent or linger.
  • You have thoughts of suicide.
  • You are having trouble managing your mood swings.

Check out this article to learn about bipolar disorder, which is characterized by severe mood swings.

Help is Available: Get Treatment for Mood Swings Today

Licensed therapists and counselors have the tools and expertise to help you regain control of your moods and your life. Mental Health Match is here to connect you with a professional therapist who specializes in mood swings. You can browse experts below, or get personalized recommendations with our free therapist matching tool.

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Kara Meeks
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We will engage in a relaxed, non judgmental space to explore challenges, develop insights, and acquire practical coping strategies, leaving session with a deeper understanding of yourself and enhanced emotional resilience.


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We will engage in a relaxed, non judgmental space to explore challenges, develop insights, and acquire practical coping strategies, leaving session with a deeper understanding of yourself and enhanced emotional resilience.

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My approach varies, based on the client's needs; however, I customarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy, allowing my clients to work through life circumstances while keeping forward movement toward future goals.

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  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Career
  • Co-Parenting
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  • Depressive Disorders
  • Divorce and Separation
  • High-Functioning Depression
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  • Life Skills
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Lauren Matern
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Work on unpacking your childhood, family, culture, education, relationships, friendships, inner dialogue & begin to explore. Where do you want to be & how do you get there? What are we doing in session to help you feel more grounded, safe, & seen?


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Work on unpacking your childhood, family, culture, education, relationships, friendships, inner dialogue & begin to explore. Where do you want to be & how do you get there? What are we doing in session to help you feel more grounded, safe, & seen?

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Most of us didn't grow up in perfect families or a perfect culture & it has lasting impacts. In my clients, it often presents as perfectionism which can be an exhausting place to live in every day. Clients feel burnt-out, irritable, lonely & anxious.

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  • Asexuality
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  • College Students
  • Couples
  • Eco-Anxiety
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  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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  • Health at Every Size (HAES)
  • LGBTQ+
  • Loneliness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Political Anxiety
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  • Trauma
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Edward Fales
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We'll examine the connections between relational patterns, emotions, and the mind-body relationship. We'll focus on how old patterns show up in the here and now, determine what unmet needs are influencing old patterns, and implement a plan to heal.


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We'll examine the connections between relational patterns, emotions, and the mind-body relationship. We'll focus on how old patterns show up in the here and now, determine what unmet needs are influencing old patterns, and implement a plan to heal.

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My work draws from attachment theory, interpersonal theory, somatic psychology, and contemplative psychology. I strive to embody openness, honesty, acceptance, and gentleness. I believe that the deepest healing happens in an authentic relationship.

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  • Depression
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Lisa Jamar
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I'd love to know your goals for therapy, what's important to you, and ways you'd like to see positive change in your life. We'll take a look at any patterns of negative thinking or distortions that may be causing issues and where they originated.


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I'd love to know your goals for therapy, what's important to you, and ways you'd like to see positive change in your life. We'll take a look at any patterns of negative thinking or distortions that may be causing issues and where they originated.

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I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic therapy to examine how our thoughts influence our feelings and behaviors. These two approaches together look at how the past and present are causing us pain or dissatisfaction in our lives.

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  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Grief
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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  • Social Anxiety
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Melissa Gentry
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Together, we will explore emotions, relationships, self-care, and personal empowerment. We will create a plan to help support both your personal and relationship goals so you can live the life of your dreams.


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Together, we will explore emotions, relationships, self-care, and personal empowerment. We will create a plan to help support both your personal and relationship goals so you can live the life of your dreams.

Something to know about my approach is:

I teach practical tools & skills to help patients overcome anxiety & stress. I specialize in Hypnotherapy, EMDR, Neuropsychology, Mindfulness, Couples, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), relationships & intimacy.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • ADHD Testing
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Management
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  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Codependency
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  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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