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Bipolar Disorder Treatments In-Person & Online in Texas

40+ In-Network Insurances We Accept In Texas

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
Evernorth (Cigna), Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
Medicare
Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare, Optum, UnitedHealthcare
Quest Behavioral Health

Choosing the Right Provider

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, it is important for you to know that many treatment options are available.

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We Match You With Providers
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Our Clinicians Assess & Identify
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We Provide Ongoing Support

Locations Near You

We offer a variety of mental health services in-person and telehealth including virtual therapy and online psychiatry. Find the nearest mental health clinic near you

What Is Bipolar Disorder?

Bipolar Disorder is a serious mental health condition characterized by extreme and often unpredictable fluctuations in emotions. Those with Bipolar Disorder can rapidly transition from periods of intense happiness, energy, and clarity to episodes of deep sadness, fatigue, and confusion. These dramatic shifts can be so overwhelming that some affected individuals may contemplate suicide.

Everyone with Bipolar Disorder experiences manic episodes, which are marked by unusually elevated or irritable moods lasting at least a week and impacting daily functioning. However, not everyone with Bipolar Disorder experiences depressive episodes.

What Is Bipolar Disorder?

What Are the Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder?

Bipolar Disorder symptoms may include symptoms of mania (abnormally elevated mood) or depression (abnormally low mood).

Manic Symptoms

  • Excessive energy levels
  • Feelings of extreme elation
  • Insomnia
  • Irritability with others
  • Racing thoughts
  • Excessive risk taking

Depressive Symptoms

  • Feelings of hopelessness
  • Low energy levels
  • Insomnia or sleeping too much
  • Fatigue
  • Feelings of emptiness and detachment
  • Avoidance of favorite activities
  • Suicidal thoughts

Bipolar Disorder Treatment Options

Bipolar Disorder is often treated with a regimen of medication, psychotherapy, and lifestyle changes. The purpose of treatment is to enhance general functioning, manage symptoms, stabilize mood, and prevent relapses.

Psychotherapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal and social rhythm therapy (IPSRT), and family-focused therapy, can be beneficial for both Bipolar I and Bipolar II Disorder . These therapies can help individuals learn coping strategies, manage stress, improve medication adherence, and enhance communication and problem-solving skills.

Online Treatment Options for Bipolar Disorder

LifeStance also offers online appointments for Bipolar Disorder. Online appointments can help increase access to high quality care when individuals have difficulty attending onsite appointments.

An online session is similar to an in- person appointment but is conducted online via computer, phone, or tablet, which can make it more convenient for you and others (such as family members or other professionals) to attend.

Bipolar Treatment FAQs

No, bipolar is a mood disorder, not a personality disorder. Mood disorders refer to problematic patterns of behavior, while personality disorders are challenges people have in relating to others.