Bipolar Disorder Treatment in Naperville.
Finding stability in the highs and lows
What Is It?
Finding Stability in the Highs & Lows.
Bipolar Disorder is characterized by extreme shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels. These shifts—from manic highs to depressive lows—can disrupt sleep, work, and relationships. At Ascend Therapy in Naperville, we help you understand these rhythms and develop strategies to maintain balance and stability.
Meet Our Bipolar Specialists.
Experienced clinicians to help you navigate mood fluctuations.
Nagla Mostafa, LMFT
Specialties
Specializing in mood dysregulation, complex trauma, and interpersonal stability using DBT and systemic approaches.
Signs & Symptoms
Recognizing the Cycles.
Symptoms vary depending on the episode type (Mania/Hypomania vs. Depression):
- Manic/Hypomanic: Decreased need for sleep, racing thoughts
- Manic/Hypomanic: Inflated self-esteem or grandiosity
- Manic/Hypomanic: Impulsive behavior (spending, risks)
- Depressive: Persistent sadness, hopelessness, or emptiness
- Depressive: Fatigue and loss of energy
- Depressive: Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
Treatment
Holistic Mood Management.
Treatment often involves a combination of medication management (with your prescriber) and psychotherapy.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions.
Medication is often a primary treatment for Bipolar Disorder to stabilize mood. Therapy works best in conjunction with medication to help you manage the condition and recognize triggers.
Bipolar I involves full manic episodes that may require hospitalization. Bipolar II involves hypomanic episodes (less severe highs) and major depressive episodes.
Absolutely. With proper management, individuals with Bipolar Disorder lead full, productive, and creative lives. The goal is management, not just elimination of symptoms.
Your new chapter
starts today.
Every transformation begins with a simple outreach. Our clinical team is ready to guide your first steps.