For 50 years, Marcia Naomi Berger, 79, has experienced a journey from madness to love and meaning. Her first manic episode was at 29, when she was already a well-respected licensed clinical social worker – an experienced psychotherapist well-trained in cognitive-behavioral, family systems, process, and psychodynamic approaches. She draws from many treatment approaches to fit the needs of her clients. 

Naomi’s life changed abruptly when she experienced the first of two difficult hospitalizations. 

While her early upbringing was difficult and influenced her decision to become a therapist and concentrate on Relationships, nothing prepared Naomi for a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. From that moment on she was determined to write a book about this difficult, shame-inducing condition. Everytime she took pen in hand, she found she could only get so far and would put it away. It was only in May of this year that she accomplished her goal and The Bipolar Therapist was published. 

Prior to that, Naomi published two books on relationships.

Naomi lives her life by three convictions:

1. Don’t bow down to stigma – you are a multi-faceted person who has a lot to give to this world
2. Whatever your situation is, don’t let other people define you.
3. Live a whole meaningful life. Find happiness every day

CONNECT WITH NAOMI:

Email: mnaomiberger@gmail.com

Books: The BiPolar Therapist

Marriage Minded: An A to Z Dating Guide for Lasting Love,

Marriage Meetings for Lasting Love: 30 Minutes a Week to the Relationship You’ve Always Wanted

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