What we treat
Mood disorders
Our therapists use evidence-based approaches to support women living with mood disorders, whether it's ongoing low mood, mood swings that feel hard to predict, or changes tied to hormones, pregnancy, postpartum or midlife. Ask a question to learn how our virtual care can help.
How are mood disorders diagnosed?
Mood disorders are identified through a careful clinical assessment with a licensed professional. You'll talk through your mood patterns over time, including highs, lows, energy and sleep, along with your health and family history and life changes such as your menstrual cycle, pregnancy or perimenopause. Mood tracking and short questionnaires can help clarify what you're experiencing.
How does Femme Health support mood disorders?
Care starts with a personal intake to understand your patterns and what feeling steady would look like for you. We build a plan around your life and season, not a one-size-fits-all program.
In clinician-led virtual groups, you connect with women who understand how unpredictable mood changes can feel. Learning alongside others can build confidence and reduce shame.
You're also paired with a primary therapist for individual sessions, and psychiatric medication management is available when clinically appropriate, which is often an important part of care for mood disorders. Your care advocate helps with scheduling, costs and next steps.
Therapy options
Approaches that can help
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
CBT helps you notice how thoughts, feelings and behaviors influence one another during mood changes.
You'll learn practical strategies to respond to early warning signs and build routines that support stability.
Learn moreDialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
DBT teaches skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress and staying grounded in relationships.
These skills can help you ride out mood shifts with more steadiness and self-compassion.
Learn moreMindfulness-based approaches
Mindfulness helps you become more aware of shifts in mood, energy and sleep as they begin.
That awareness can make it easier to pause, care for yourself and reach out for support early.
Learn moreCommon questions about mood disorders
What is a mood disorder?+
A mood disorder is a condition where your emotional state is persistently low, unusually high, or shifts between the two in ways that affect daily life, work and relationships. Mood disorders are common and treatable.
What are the main types of mood disorders?+
Some common types include:
- Major depression: persistent low mood and loss of interest
- Bipolar disorder: periods of depression and periods of elevated or irritable mood
- Persistent depressive disorder: long-lasting, lower-level depression
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD): severe mood changes tied to the menstrual cycle
- Perinatal and postpartum mood disorders: mood changes during pregnancy or after birth
What are the symptoms of a mood disorder?+
Symptoms can include:
- Long stretches of sadness, emptiness or irritability
- Periods of unusually high energy, little need for sleep or racing thoughts
- Changes in sleep, appetite or energy
- Trouble concentrating or making decisions
- Pulling away from people and activities
- Mood shifts that feel out of proportion or hard to control
If you're having thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 988 or call 911 right away.
How do hormones affect mood disorders?+
Hormonal changes across the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, postpartum and perimenopause can trigger or intensify mood symptoms. Many women first notice a mood disorder during one of these seasons, and care can be tailored to that.
What causes mood disorders?+
Mood disorders usually come from a mix of factors, including genetics, brain chemistry, hormones, stress and life events. There's no single cause, and it's never a personal failing.
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Get startedThis page is general information, not medical advice. In crisis? Call or text 988, or call 911.