Stability is possible.
Comprehensive bipolar disorder care via secure telepsychiatry, with most new patients seen within a week. Extended evaluations distinguish bipolar disorder from depression and other conditions — getting the diagnosis right changes everything.
Four reasons accurate care matters
Accurate Diagnosis
45-minute evaluations specifically assess for bipolar disorder, even when depression is the presenting concern — a distinction that changes which medications are safe to prescribe.
Extended Monitoring
30-minute established-patient visits to assess mood patterns and early warning signs — not a rushed med check.
Mood Stabilizer Expertise
Experience with lithium, anticonvulsants, and atypical antipsychotics, including blood level monitoring when needed.
Integrated Care
Medication and counseling from one provider — one copay, no gaps in communication, and one person who sees the full picture of how you're doing.
Tracking Patterns Over Time
Simple mood tracking helps both you and your provider spot patterns early, distinguishing normal ups and downs from signs that a treatment adjustment might help.
Stability starts with the right diagnosis.
Extended evaluations help tell bipolar disorder apart from depression alone, so treatment actually fits.
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More Than Just Depression
Bipolar disorder involves episodes of depression alternating with mania or hypomania — mood swings far beyond normal ups and downs. Bipolar I involves full manic episodes lasting at least a week; Bipolar II involves hypomania (a milder form of mania) plus at least one major depressive episode. Our guide to Bipolar 1 vs 2 compares the two side by side.
Approximately 2.8% of US adults experience bipolar disorder each year, though many remain undiagnosed for years because they seek help only during depressive episodes. Learn more from the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance.
The Danger of Antidepressants Alone
Treating bipolar disorder with antidepressants alone, without mood stabilizers, can trigger manic episodes or rapid mood cycling. If you've been treated for depression without success, or antidepressants seemed to destabilize your mood, a comprehensive evaluation for bipolar disorder may provide answers. See our first visit guide to understand our thorough process.
Mood stabilization as the foundation
Mood Stabilizers
Lithium, valproate, and lamotrigine to prevent mood episodes, with regular blood monitoring when needed.
Atypical Antipsychotics
Medications like quetiapine, lurasidone, or aripiprazole for additional mood stabilization.
Psychoeducation & Planning
Understanding triggers, sleep regulation, and early warning signs through supportive counseling.
Spravato for Treatment-Resistant Depression
When depression hasn't responded to adequate treatment, Spravato (esketamine) can be added alongside a mood stabilizer, whether the depression is unipolar or part of bipolar disorder.
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About Bipolar Disorder Treatment
How is bipolar disorder different from depression?
Bipolar disorder involves episodes of both depression and elevated mood (mania or hypomania), while depression involves only low mood. Treating bipolar disorder with antidepressants alone can trigger mania.
Will I need to take medication forever?
Most people benefit from long-term mood stabilizers to prevent episodes — stopping carries a high relapse risk. We regularly review whether your regimen is still optimal.
What if I was previously diagnosed with depression?
If antidepressants stopped working or made your mood unstable, or you've had unusually high-energy periods, you should be evaluated for bipolar disorder — it's commonly misdiagnosed as depression for 5–10 years.
Can telepsychiatry effectively treat bipolar disorder?
Yes. Research shows virtual appointments produce outcomes equivalent to in-person care, and consistency of care matters more than the format.
How often will I need follow-up appointments?
Every 2–4 weeks when starting or adjusting medication, spacing to every 1–3 months once stable. Bipolar disorder requires ongoing monitoring, not occasional check-ins.
Does insurance cover bipolar disorder treatment?
Yes, we accept nearly every major insurance plan, including Medicare and Medicaid, and verify your coverage before your first appointment.