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Podcast: Women Over 70: Aging Reimagined
Episode: Marcia Naomi Berger:The Bipolar Therapist
Description: 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, noth...