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Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder Therapy Ottawa

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that can cause significant shifts in mood and energy, including depressive lows and manic highs. Bipolar symptoms usually become apparent during late adolescence or early adulthood. Symptoms can be triggered by events, as well, such as pregnancy and childbirth. 


Depressive episodes are signified by feeling "down," sad, indifferent, or hopeless. Signs of a manic episode include feeling very energized, elated and/or irritable. Manic or depressive episodes may happen fairly rarely, up to multiple times a year.


Individuals with a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder I tend to experience episodes of mania as well as depressive episodes. A diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder II is characterized by episodes of depression and episodes of hypomania (an elevated state that is less intense and lengthy than a manic episode).

Gilmour Psychologists with Expertise in Bipolar Disorder

Contact Gilmour Psychological Services® in Ottawa to schedule a consultation with a psychologist who has an expertise in bipolar disorder.

Dr. Iris Jackson, C.Psych.

20 Sep, 2022
Dr. Jackson has focused on adult psychotherapy with individuals and couples since she opened her practice in Ottawa in 1981. She also conducts psychological testing of adults including psychological-legal assessments for specific types of civil, criminal and family law matters.

Dr. Karen Davies, C. Psych.

17 Sep, 2022
Dr. Davies provides psychological services to individual adults, couples, children, and their families. She has had her own private practice since 1989, and for seven years prior to that worked as a supervised associate in private practice.

Dr. Marc Zahradnik, C.Psych.

05 Sep, 2022
Dr. Zahradnik provides psychodiagnostic assessment and psychotherapeutic services to both adolescents and adults.

Dr. Caroline Ostiguy, C.Psych.

03 Sep, 2022
Dr. Ostiguy provides psychotherapy to Anglophone and Francophone adults and young adults. She works with clients experiencing a wide range of challenges such as anger problems, low self-esteem, anxiety, and stress management. Her particular area of expertise is in the assessment and treatment of mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder.

Dr. Delyana Miller, C. Psych.

30 Aug, 2022
Dr. Miller’s theoretical orientation integrates interpersonal, cognitive behavioural, schema-focused and mindfulness-based approaches in helping clients develop an increased awareness of the factors that cause and maintain their difficulties. She guides them towards achieving their goals and making positive changes in their lives.

Dr. Angelina Chupetlovska, C.Psych., FIPA

28 Aug, 2022
Dr. Angelina Chupetlovska provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults and families. She also conducts child custody and access assessments. In her psychotherapy orientation Dr. Chupetlovska brings together aspects from the psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural, rational-emotive, and humanistic approaches.
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Dr. Arthur Braaten, C.Psych. (Supervised Practice)

29 Jul, 2022
Dr. Arthur Braaten provides psychodiagnostic assessment and individual therapy to adults for a range of psychological concerns. He believes that psychotherapy is a collaborative process that is tailored to each individual and their unique background. His approach to therapy is integrative and is informed by several evidenced-based approaches.
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