I agree with BipolarNurse. You don't want a med pushing doctor.

I suggest a couple of things to help you on a non-medicine side. I'm actually non-medicated my whole life. I was on Abilify for 2 weeks, had a reaction. Lamictle 2 weeks, had a reaction. Lithium I've been on and off sporadically but in the end I think less than 6 months total if you put them together. So, I have to just use my coping skills.

First off, start a mood tracker. There are a lot of free ones online. I like optimism online because you can customize it. Tracking your moods and triggers is a good way to start understanding how bipolar is effecting you personally, since we all deal with different things. Knowing your triggers is really important so that when you are confronted with them you can start trying to change your reaction to them.

Plus, you can learn patterns in your moods. You'd be surprised how non-chaotic the chaos can actually be sometimes....

Next, for your concentration that is a cognitive functioning issue. It is a commmon thing with people who have things like bipolar and depression. I know the technical term for bipolar is "mood disorder." But I firmly stand by the fact that it is a cognitive functioning disorder and moods are really a symptom. I have a lot of cognitive problems that are getting worse with time. What I am doing to reverse this is cognitive functioning games.

You may have heard of things like "Brain Training" or "Luminosity." Well, those type of little memory games are actually very good for the brain. I play free games, I don't pay membership fees. I just got my new phone and downloaded a free cognitive game app today (I'm excited about it.) But, there are free games online, too.

Here is a link to free games at cambridge sciences
Welcome - Cambridge Brain Sciences

Other good tips are to stay healthy through eating right as best you can. Exercise is important and helps lift depression, plus some meds can add weight which makes you feel worse! So, a good diet and exercising are good steps to help that. Get yourself on a schedule. Bipolar responds really well to routine. And, sleep. Sleep heals the mind and we need it! So, even if you have insomnia trying to stay at rest is better than being up letting your mind go.

I hope that helps! If you don't like your therapist or feel they aren't helping you learn the coping skills you need, don't be afraid to look for a new one.