What is a Mood Disorder?

“Mood disorder” is a broad clinical term used to describe a variety of conditions where a disturbance in your mood is the underlying main feature. This includes conditions like Cyclothymia, Dysthymia (Persistent Depressive Disorder), and Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Living with an undiagnosed mood disorder can feel incredibly isolating, as if you are fighting an invisible battle just to maintain your daily routine. Through precise diagnosis and tailored medical care, we help you understand your brain chemistry and regain control over your emotional well-being.

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Common Signs of a Mood Disorder

Because there are many types of mood disorders, symptoms can vary widely. However, you should seek a professional evaluation if you frequently experience:

  • Prolonged periods of unexplainable sadness or emptiness
  • Emotional reactions that feel disproportionate to the situation
  • Chronic irritability, anger, or agitation
  • Noticeable fluctuations between high energy and deep fatigue
  • Difficulty maintaining relationships due to mood shifts
  • A persistent feeling that you cannot control your emotions

Our Approach to Healing

Treating a mood disorder is never one-size-fits-all. We utilize careful psychiatric assessment and tailored therapies to build a customized plan that targets your specific emotional baseline.

  • TMS Therapy

    For mood disorders with heavy depressive features that haven't responded to medication, TMS Therapy offers a proven alternative. This non-invasive, FDA-approved treatment uses gentle magnetic pulses to safely regulate brain activity and provide lasting emotional stability without systemic side effects.

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    Medication Management

    Stabilizing an unpredictable mood requires a deep understanding of your unique brain chemistry. We utilize comprehensive evaluations and advanced genetic testing to build a precise prescribing plan designed to restore your emotional baseline and prevent future disruptive mood swings.

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    Talk Therapy

    Navigating a mood disorder can feel exhausting and isolating. Our specialized therapists provide a safe, judgment-free space to help you understand your emotional triggers, develop actionable coping mechanisms, and build a steady, reliable routine alongside your medical care.

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    GeneSight® Testing

    When your emotional baseline is unpredictable, trial-and-error prescribing only adds to the stress. We use GeneSight testing to bypass the guesswork and select the specific medications uniquely suited to gently and effectively stabilize your mood.

Your Trusted Providers

Regaining your emotional stability requires a medical team you can genuinely trust. Meet the experts dedicated to providing the precise, empathetic care you deserve.

Trever Krehbiel, MD

Medical Doctor

Tabitha Winter

LCPC

Rachel Mohr

PMHNP-BC

Dave Schrandt

TMS Coordinator

Natalie St Clair

APRN

Cassandra Hinerman

PHMNP-BC

Caleb Ediger

APRN-BC

Sarah Blosser

APRN, BC

Candra Manley

APRN

Amy Adams

APRN

Lisa Bohon

PMHNP-BC

Maeghan Matson

MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Satinder Mahal, D.O.

Medical Doctor

Jennifer Hubbard

MSN, PMHNP-BC

Nicole Xanders-Danler

Medical Provider

Shaina Morgan

APRN, PMHNP-BC

Taylor Courtois

MSN, APRN-C

Tracy Caldwell

APRN-BC

Tera Price

PMHMP-BC

Eric McDaniel

LMLP

Ericka Purcell

MS, LCMFT

Austyn Friedrich

TMS Tech

Jessica Moyer

MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Hanna Wilkinson

MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Carly Svoboda

PMHNP-BC

Falon Nelson

APRN

Abby Leis

MS, LPC

Kurt Leis

MSN, APRN, BC

Sarah Bahns

LCMFT

Tracey Small

MSN, PMHMP-BC

Reinier Eijkhout

TMS Tech

Brianna Lee

DNP, FNP-C, APRN

Ethan Schrandt

TMS Tech

Spravato has been a welcome addition to my depression treatment. I don't know where I would be without it!

Spravato has been a welcome addition to my depression treatment. I don't know where I would be without it!

My provider at KMHM has been so helpful in sorting out my medications and helping me resume functioning.

My provider at KMHM has been so helpful in sorting out my medications and helping me resume functioning.

Everyone at KMHM is so caring. I feel like family when I go there!

Everyone at KMHM is so caring. I feel like family when I go there!

I was hopeless and out of options.  My medications were no longer working and my depression was worsening and leading to suicidal thoughts to say the least.  After the 1st 6 treatments of Ketamine, I was clearly on the road to recovery.  I felt alive again and full of hope.  I could never be so thankful to have this as a treatment option.  Thank you so much to the wonderful staff at Kansas Mental Health Medicine.

I was hopeless and out of options.  My medications were no longer working and my depression was worsening and leading to suicidal thoughts to say the least.  After the 1st 6 treatments of Ketamine, I was clearly on the road to recovery.  I felt alive again and full of hope.  I could never be so thankful to have this as a treatment option.  Thank you so much to the wonderful staff at Kansas Mental Health Medicine.

Ketamine treatments changed my life in a way I never thought was possible! I would highly recommend KMHM!

Ketamine treatments changed my life in a way I never thought was possible! I would highly recommend KMHM!

TMS has been so helpful for my depression! I have been able to return to work and function for my family!

TMS has been so helpful for my depression! I have been able to return to work and function for my family!

Ready to Restore Your Stability?

Don’t let unpredictable moods dictate your future. Reach out to our scheduling team today to book your initial evaluation, and let’s build a path to your wellness together.