Getting the diagnosis right, from the start.
Comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment for depression, bipolar disorder, dysthymia, and other mood conditions — virtual care across all of New Jersey.
Four steps to the right treatment
Thorough Evaluation
45 minutes understanding your symptoms, history, and previous treatments, instead of guessing from a short checklist.
Accurate Diagnosis
Distinguishing depression alone from bipolar disorder or other mood conditions.
Medical Review
Coordinating care if thyroid problems or other medical issues might be contributing.
Personalized Plan
Treatment tailored to your specific diagnosis, symptoms, and preferences, and adjusted as your needs change over time.
A Conversation, Not an Interrogation
A thorough mood disorder evaluation feels more like a conversation than a checklist — we want to understand your full history before reaching a diagnosis.
Getting the diagnosis right changes everything.
A 45-minute evaluation helps tell depression apart from bipolar disorder or other mood conditions.
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More Than Just Feeling Down
Mood disorders involve persistent changes in mood that interfere with daily life — they're medical conditions involving brain chemistry, not character flaws.
Common types include major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia), and cyclothymic disorder. Learn more from the National Institute of Mental Health.
Medication and therapy, matched to your diagnosis
Medication Management
SSRIs/SNRIs for depression; mood stabilizers like lithium or lamotrigine for bipolar disorder. See medication management.
Supportive Counseling
Support for the thought patterns and relationship stresses that come with mood disorders, through supportive counseling, with referrals for CBT or interpersonal therapy when they would help.
Ongoing Monitoring
Regular follow-ups to track symptoms and adjust treatment, coordinated with your primary care when needed.
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About Mood Disorder Treatment
Why does accurate diagnosis matter so much?
Treating bipolar disorder with antidepressants alone, without recognizing it, can trigger manic episodes. Our 45-minute evaluations take time to get the diagnosis right from the start.
What's the difference between major depression and dysthymia?
Major depressive disorder involves more acute episodes, while persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) is chronic, lower-grade depression lasting two years or longer.
Can medical conditions cause mood symptoms?
Yes — thyroid problems, chronic illness, and certain medications can all affect mood. Because we're part of an integrated medical practice, we can coordinate this review.
How long does mood disorder treatment take to work?
It depends on the specific diagnosis and treatment, but most people see meaningful improvement within weeks to a couple of months of starting an appropriate plan.
Will I need ongoing treatment?
Many mood disorders require long-term management, similar to other chronic conditions. We provide regular follow-ups to track symptoms and adjust treatment over time.