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Therapy for mood swings to help you feel more in control
CBT-based therapy for adults whose moods shift quickly or feel hard to manage.
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4.95from 113 reviews
In-network with
- UnitedHealthcare
- Aetna
- Medicare
- Oscar Health
- Meritain Health
- Oxford Health Plans
- Cigna
- Optum
- Highmark BCBS WNY
- Univera Healthcare
- MagnaCare
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Industry-leading, structured care
Progress measured monthly, not guessed at
We respond within one business day
Every clinician state-licensed
Why MindView
Most therapy for Mood Swings has no structure. Ours has four stages and a scoreboard.
Most practices deliver therapy for Mood Swings however the therapist you happened to get was trained. We run one format for every client, and we measure it.
- 01
Intake
What is actually going on, rated 0 to 10 as your baseline.
- 02
Your history
Why it is happening. History, relationships, work, health.
- 03
Treatment plan
Written and collaborative, built against those causes.
- 04
Monthly review
Standardized measures, reviewed with you. You see the trend.
A license is where our training starts, not where it ends.
Every clinician is state-licensed before they see a single client. Then they train with us across every modality, and how to match one to the problem in front of them.
What clients say
4.95 averagefrom 113 reviews
- 5 out of 5 stars
MindView Therapy has great customer service and is very flexible, with good therapist availability and clear communication of any changes. Genuinely a great place for therapy with zero judgement.
Kailani M.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The support staff was very helpful in assisting me to find the right provider. And the provider they found me is personable, a good listener, has good advice, and appears to be quite knowledgeable. I'm very happy with my decision to go with MindView.
Kevin R.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I truly felt seen, heard and understood by my therapist. Goals and next step expectations were clearly explained for processing.
Diane S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I had a great onboarding experience with MindView. My therapist took the time to do a really thorough intake, which I appreciated, and the staff keeps communication clear and consistent. Plus, they handled my insurance verification hassle free.
Jennifer P.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I'm new to this therapy place, however the couples therapist we are seeing is amazing so far. She's a great listener and I can't wait to see how much further we can get with her guidance.
Maritza M.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Great therapists, excellent customer service.
Meta
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- 5 out of 5 stars
My therapist has been incredibly supportive and compassionate. She creates a safe, welcoming space, and I truly feel heard and understood. I'm very grateful for her guidance. Highly recommend.
Laura S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The clinician is helpful. I would recommend this to my friends. I can communicate better with my family members. Thanks for your cooperation.
Sharmin S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The process to find a therapist was very smooth and quick. The intake did take some time, but it was a very thorough process. Overall a great service and very helpful.
Jorge Z.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Helpful, and they let you know everything in advance.
Naphtali S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
MindView Therapy has been wonderful to work with. The team is kind, responsive, and made the entire process feel easy from the start. I always felt heard and supported, and I really appreciate the compassionate care I've received. Highly recommend.
Angela D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had a great experience with MindView. They are easy to communicate with and handle my needs quickly. I've had some great sessions with my therapist and would highly recommend checking them out.
Kylah B.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
My therapist has done a great job of teaching me how to translate my thoughts into personal feelings, as well as helpful techniques to deal with my anxiety.
Ladale N.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I cannot say enough good things about my counselor. From the very start she made me feel heard, respected, and supported without judgement. She is a great listener and challenges me to grow in healthy ways.
Barbara D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
She is such a great therapist. She really listens to what you are saying and helps you figure out situations.
Leah D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The process from start to finish is made so easy. You get assigned to someone quickly and can choose from various time slots to work around your schedule. No sitting on a phone waiting, just quick and to the point with every step.
Shannon G.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had such a positive experience with MindView Therapy. The sessions have given me so much clarity and practical tools to handle life's ups and downs. I feel more equipped and confident moving forward. If you are looking for a supportive and insightful therapy experience, I highly recommend them.
Lucie L.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
She is an amazing therapist. She understands me and where I am coming from without hesitation. It is a complete judgement-free zone.
Barbie Z.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had a really wonderful experience at MindView. My therapist is a great listener and always made me feel heard and understood. I've seen meaningful progress. Would recommend.
Manana D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Kind, helpful, and good at what they do! My therapist is truly one-of-a-kind, and has helped me so much.
Nick B.
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Mood swings are shifts in mood that come fast, hit hard, or arrive without a clear cause. They can come from stress, sleep, hormones, or an underlying condition. Therapy at MindView helps you find the pattern, catch the trigger earlier, and build skills that steady your response.
Does this sound like you?
- You were fine at 10 a.m. and could not be spoken to by noon, and nothing happened in between.
- You said something in anger and could not recognize the person who said it.
- Your family has learned to read your face before they speak to you.
- You cry at something small and cannot explain why it landed that way.
- You feel unpredictable to yourself, and that is the part that scares you.
- You spend the evening apologizing for the afternoon.
You do not have to be in crisis to start. If several of these sound familiar, therapy can help.
If several of these sound familiar, that is worth talking about.
Choose a time and send your request. It takes about 30 seconds and one short form.
What causes mood swings?
Mood swings are shifts in mood that feel fast, strong, or unpredictable. They are a symptom, not a diagnosis, and the first job of therapy is finding what is driving yours.
The usual contributors are less exotic than people expect. Sleep debt is the most common one, and the most overlooked. Chronic stress is next. Hormonal changes, physical illness, alcohol, caffeine, and some medications all move mood as well.
Mood shifts can also be part of an anxiety or mood condition, including depression, which in many people presents as irritability rather than sadness. Occasionally they point to something like bipolar disorder, which the National Institute of Mental Health describes as involving distinct episodes of mood and energy change lasting days or longer.
Does this mean I have bipolar disorder?
Probably not, and it is the question almost everyone asks. Fast mood swings within a single day are not what bipolar disorder usually looks like.
Bipolar episodes are sustained. A manic or hypomanic period runs for days at a stretch, with a clear change in energy, sleep need, and behavior that other people notice. A depressive episode lasts weeks. Duration is the distinguishing feature, not intensity.
Shifting several times in an afternoon points somewhere else, usually toward stress, sleep, anxiety, or emotion regulation. That is workable, and it is workable without a label.
Anxiety produces a version of this that fools people. A day spent on high alert leaves no reserve, so a small frustration at 4 p.m. gets the reaction that the whole day earned. The shift looks sudden. The buildup was not.
How does therapy help me get control back?
MindView uses cognitive behavioral therapy and emotion regulation skills, and the sequence matters.
Tracking comes first, because you cannot change a pattern you cannot see. You log mood along with sleep, food, alcohol, stress, and what happened before the shift. Within a few weeks, most people are surprised by how legible the pattern turns out to be.
Then you work on the window before the reaction. Every mood shift has an early physical signal, and most people have trained themselves not to notice it. Learning to catch that signal is what turns a reaction into a choice.
Then you build skills. Your therapist may teach dialectical behavior therapy tools for regulating intense emotion, CBT tools for the thoughts that inflate a small event into a large one, and mindfulness-based skills for staying with a feeling instead of acting on it.
What if the problem is really my sleep or my stress?
Then that is where we start, and it is good news. Fixing the input is faster than managing the output.
People routinely arrive expecting deep psychological work and discover that six hours of broken sleep a night has been running their emotional life. Others find the trigger is a chronic stressor they had stopped registering, because it had been there for years.
None of that means your feelings are not real. It means they have a cause you can act on. If we find a medical or hormonal factor, we will tell you to talk with your doctor rather than treat it as a mood problem.
The cost of unpredictability usually shows up in other people first. Family members start managing you: reading your face, timing their requests, staying quiet to avoid setting something off. That is exhausting for them and isolating for you, and most people feel the shame of it long before they do anything about it.
Repair matters as much as prevention. You will not catch every shift, and the goal is not perfect control. What changes a relationship is what happens after: naming it, owning it plainly, and not disappearing into guilt for three days. A short, honest repair does more than a long apology.
Where can I get help for mood swings near me?
MindView sees adults in Jamaica, Queens and Buffalo, New York, and by telehealth across New York. Telehealth keeps the weekly rhythm going, which matters when the work depends on consistent tracking.
We are in-network with most major insurance plans and check your benefits before your first appointment. No diagnosis and no referral are needed.
To start, book a session online or call (646) 493-4007. We are accepting new clients and respond within one business day.
What does it look like?
- •Quick shifts between high and low mood
- •Feeling irritable, tearful, or on edge without clear cause
- •Reactions that feel bigger than the situation
- •Mood changes that strain relationships or work
- •Trouble settling or predicting how you will feel
Who is this for?
- •Adults whose emotions change quickly or feel unpredictable
- •People whose mood shifts affect relationships or daily life
- •Anyone who wants tools to steady their emotional responses
What does therapy here actually look like?
The first three sessions follow a clear structure, so you always know what is coming next.
- The first session
Your first session is an intake. You describe what brought you in, how fast the shifts come, and your history. Your therapist asks about sleep, stress, substances, and health, and you rate the intensity of the shifts from 0 to 10. That rating becomes your baseline. You set a recurring weekly time before you leave.
- Mapping what is behind it
Your therapist walks through your life across stages, looking for the patterns and strengths behind the mood shifts, including sleep, stress, relationships, and health across your life. You can decline any question.
- Building the plan
You and your therapist build the plan together. Goals are tied to mood stability, the triggers you can act on, and the skills you use in the moment, each with concrete objectives. You also set one personal goal that matters to you and is not tied to a diagnosis.
- Ongoing
Weekly sessions work the plan. You track mood with the context around it, catch the shift earlier, and practice emotion regulation and CBT skills. Once a month you and your therapist review standardized measures together to see whether the shifts are settling, and the plan is adjusted from what they show.
Therapy here is measured, not guessed
Once a month you have a measurement-based care review. You complete standardized measures, and your therapist reviews the trend with you. If something is not working, the plan changes. Regular therapy is the work. The review is the navigation system that keeps it pointed at the right target.
Sessions are weekly for the first two months to build a foundation, then frequency is reassessed with you. You set the pace, and you share only what you are comfortable sharing.
You do not have to figure this out alone.
Choose a time and send your request. It takes about 30 seconds and one short form.
Common questions
Do you take insurance, and what will this cost?
We are in-network with most major plans. In New York: UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Medicare, Oscar Health, Meritain Health, Oxford Health Plans, Cigna, Optum, Highmark BCBS WNY, Univera Healthcare and MagnaCare. We confirm your benefits before your first session.
What happens in the first session?
You describe the shifts and what surrounds them. Your therapist asks about sleep, stress, health, and substances, since those often drive mood instability, and explains the plan.
How long does this take, and does therapy help with mood swings?
Most people start weekly and begin with tracking, so the pattern becomes visible before we try to change it. CBT and emotion regulation skills are practiced between sessions. No therapist can promise a specific result.
Do I need a diagnosis before I book?
No. Mood swings are a symptom, not a diagnosis, and you do not need one to be seen. If the shifts are straining your relationships or your work, that is enough.
Can I do this by telehealth, and how soon can I be seen?
Yes. Sessions are conducted by telehealth across our service areas. We are accepting new clients and respond within one business day.
Does this mean I have bipolar disorder?
Not necessarily. Fast mood shifts are far more often tied to stress, sleep, hormones, or anxiety than to bipolar disorder, which involves distinct episodes lasting days or longer. If your history suggests a fuller evaluation is warranted, we will tell you.
Your questions, answered in full
How do I get started?
- 1
Check your insurance
Most major plans are accepted, and checking takes under a minute.
See if we take your insurance - 2
- 3
Meet your therapist
Your first session is an intake. Your therapist asks what brought you in, and you set a weekly time together.
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