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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 Santa Monica, the suburbs of Santa Monica, other nearby places such as Hawthorne, Culver City, 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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co-explore and co-create the changes you envision, guided by my compassionate support, fostering a safe haven for your authentic self to flourish. I consider it a profound honor and privilege to hear your story.


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co-explore and co-create the changes you envision, guided by my compassionate support, fostering a safe haven for your authentic self to flourish. I consider it a profound honor and privilege to hear your story.

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I recognize the individuality of each person's journey. My approach is heart-centered, collaborative, and inclusive. I incorporate different therapeutic techniques and customize them to align with your particular beliefs, values, and goals.

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Working together, we can identify core wounds, sabotaging patterns, and faulty coping mechanisms that disrupt your goals and happiness. By gaining deeper insights, moving stagnant energy, and building confidence and self-compassion.


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Working together, we can identify core wounds, sabotaging patterns, and faulty coping mechanisms that disrupt your goals and happiness. By gaining deeper insights, moving stagnant energy, and building confidence and self-compassion.

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I use evidence-based tools like IFS, CBT, EMDR, somatic/mindfulness to promote self-growth by gaining insights both mentally and physically, creating a strong mind-body connection to rewrite unhelpful narratives.

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Develop a safe and secure relationship, get to the root of your feelings, and release beliefs that do not serve you. Allow trauma to be processed and healed. Get to know and love the deeper and authentic version of you.

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In therapy, I like to let my clients be in the driver's seat. We can go as deep as you want to, or keep our work solution-focused if that's where you feel more comfortable. I tailor our work to fit your personal needs, preferences, and goals.

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Learn what is bothering you and how you feel stuck. What do you need to feel better/ what struggles get in the way? We'll develop a plan and a way to execute it successfully. You will be on your way to a more fulfilling life as fast as possible.


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Learn what is bothering you and how you feel stuck. What do you need to feel better/ what struggles get in the way? We'll develop a plan and a way to execute it successfully. You will be on your way to a more fulfilling life as fast as possible.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use evidence-based methods such as TEAM-CBT, based on David Burns' approach, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Health Psychology based on medical and psychological research when treating my patients.

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Shay Groenewold
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As a PhD, I aim to collaborate with you to build support, foster healthy independence, and develop self-compassion. We'll clarify your values and set goals to improve coping and self-concept. I view you as the expert on yourself.


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As a PhD, I aim to collaborate with you to build support, foster healthy independence, and develop self-compassion. We'll clarify your values and set goals to improve coping and self-concept. I view you as the expert on yourself.

Something to know about my approach is:

Working from a person-centered foundation, I use an approach that integrates a variety of different types of therapy according to what is the best fit for the client.

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