When medication alone isn’t cutting it.
You have a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder, yet despite medication, something still feels off.
Often misunderstood and misrepresented, Bipolar Disorder is a complex mood condition that carries a lingering social stigma. Periods of low energy and depression may alternate with times of clarity, drive, and confidence. While popular media often portrays it as chaotic or destructive, in reality, Bipolar Disorder is a chronic but highly manageable condition with the right combination of therapies.
Thriving through comprehensive treatment.
Pharmacotherapy is a cornerstone of care, but effective treatment extends beyond medication. Mindfulness-Based Therapy can help reduce stress reactivity, foster emotional balance, and ease anxiety symptoms that often precede mood shifts. By enhancing self-awareness, you can recognize early warning signs and advocate for treatment adjustments. Importantly, I collaborate with your treating psychiatrist to optimize your care.
Restoring balance through sleep regulation.
Quality sleep is paramount in stabilizing mood. Together, we’ll focus on improving sleep hygiene and integrating evidence-based strategies to restore healthy circadian rhythms.
Individualized, integrative care.
My approach is collaborative — you remain in the driver’s seat as we work toward lasting wellness. I offer family, couples, and peer support, recognizing that untreated Bipolar Disorder can place strain on relationships. For those with trauma or complex emotional histories, I also incorporate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapies to promote deeper healing. Additionally, referrals to providers who care for the body through nutrition, supplementation and movement are offered routinely.
Rediscover your stability, creativity, and joy.
Bipolar Disorder doesn’t need to define you. With the right tools, insight, and support, you can harness your natural strengths and lead a fulfilling, joyful and productive life.
Testimonial:
I have had the pleasure of collaborating with Dr. Marissa Tunis on several complex cases and have consistently been impressed by her exceptional clinical acumen, insight, and dedication to her patients. She approaches her work with remarkable depth, sensitivity, and integrity. Dr. Tunis exemplifies the highest standards of professionalism and compassion in psychological care, and her integrative, whole-person approach makes her incredibly well-suited to excel as a holistic provider.
-Alexander Sones, M.D., Clinical Instructor of Psychiatry, UCLA
