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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 Washington DC, Anacostia, Ballston, Bluemont, or even Brentwood, 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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Dr. Olivia Painter
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Be curious and wonder together as you build insight and lower distress. I believe people are resilient, strong, and relational; and I am strongly influenced by justice and equity.


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Be curious and wonder together as you build insight and lower distress. I believe people are resilient, strong, and relational; and I am strongly influenced by justice and equity.

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I am relationally focused and utilize a strengths-based lens to empower, increase resilience, and promote positive well-being. I believe therapy is a healing, safe space; a place to increase awareness and insight about the self.

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Aubriana Teeley
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Figure out how to survive strong emotions without making them worse, practice coping techniques and problem solving to prevent and manage anxiety, and learn how to make it through a panic attack.


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Figure out how to survive strong emotions without making them worse, practice coping techniques and problem solving to prevent and manage anxiety, and learn how to make it through a panic attack.

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I incorporate skill-building into my practice using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach you how to handle stressful situations more effectively. I also enjoy having deep conversations about the things that matter to you!

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Sherry Thomas
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Uncover what is at the root of suffering and find ways to heal what we find.


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Uncover what is at the root of suffering and find ways to heal what we find.

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My approach is rooted in neuroscience. I keep up w/ current research & how the brain works. Practices & inquires help move folks toward untangling aspects of the mind, leading to clarity, coherence & stability so they can be more flexible & adaptive.

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Christyn Modica
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Reduce stress, improve relationships, and break away from survival strategies that interfere with quality of life. The therapeutic process will include understanding biological functions of anxiety and depression with focus on relationships.


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Reduce stress, improve relationships, and break away from survival strategies that interfere with quality of life. The therapeutic process will include understanding biological functions of anxiety and depression with focus on relationships.

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My goals are to aid in experiencing the world in a new way by addressing deeply rooted emotional pain. Healing comes from the process of gaining awareness and breaking away from survival strategies that disrupt relationships and quality of life.

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Anne Falabregues
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create a fulfilling life, make peace with food, learn to trust your body, channel uncomfortable emotions, accept your true self and build a soft landing place to heal and recover.


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create a fulfilling life, make peace with food, learn to trust your body, channel uncomfortable emotions, accept your true self and build a soft landing place to heal and recover.

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You feeling safe is key in session. I take the time to understand who you are as a person and believe that you are NOT your problems. I like to use different modalities depending on what you need and your goals.

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  • Anxiety
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