Therapy and Medication for Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder is a mental health disorder characterized by mood swings ranging from emotional highs (mania or hypomania) to lows (depression). Seeing you regularly for counseling, along with medication management, is one way to manage your symptoms. Therapy Treatment Team can do both.
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Availability
in person or via telehealth
Depending on therapist availability
Booking
1-2 weeks
Appointments can usually be scheduled within 1–2 weeks, with some providers offering sooner for urgent needs.
Duration
45-60 minutes
Sessions typically last 45–60 minutes.
How Can Therapy and Medication for Bipolar Disorder Improve Your Life?
Where Can I Take This Treatment and How?
Therapy and Medication for bipolar disorder are available at multiple convenient locations, including our Naples, Fort Myers, Tampa, and Southwest Florida (SWFL) offices.
Not located near one of our offices, or prefer to meet remotely? We also offer telehealth sessions to anyone located anywhere in Florida, so you can access support from the comfort of your home.
Ready to take the next step? Call us at 239-537-9646 or Fill out our Scheduling Form to get started today.
- (239) 688-2781
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12811 Kenwood Lane
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Suite 213: Therapy
Suite 201: Psychiatry
- (239) 365-2258
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2345 Stanford Ct.
Naples, FL 34112
Suite 602: Check-In
We accept insurance
We accept major commercial insurance providers and Medicaid.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Bipolar Therapy
What is Bipolar Disorder?
Who provides therapy and medication management for Bipolar Disorders?
Therapy is provided by licensed mental health and medical professionals with experience in mood disorders:
- Mental Health Counselors
- Clinical Social Workers
- Marriage and Family Therapists
- Psychologists (PhD or PsyD)
- Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurses. Typically, they are focused on treating with medications.
Medication management is provided by:
- Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurses.
What treatment options are available for Bipolar Disorder?
Effective management of bipolar disorder often involves a combination of medication and psychotherapy. Therapeutic approaches may include:
– Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Focuses on identifying and modifying negative thought patterns and behaviors.
– Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to help regulate emotions and improve interpersonal relationships.
– Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT): Aims to stabilize daily routines and interpersonal relationships to manage mood swings.
Additionally, medications such as mood stabilizers (e.g., lithium) and anticonvulsants (e.g., oxcarbazepine) are commonly prescribed to manage symptoms.
How can therapy and treatment for Bipolar Disorder improve my life?
- Mood Stabilization and Symptom Management
- Medications help reduce the intensity and frequency of manic and depressive episodes.
- Therapy helps you identify early warning signs and prevent relapses before they escalate.
- Improved Relationships
- Therapy teaches communication and boundary-setting skills.
- It helps rebuild trust with loved ones affected by mood swings or past episodes.
- Better Daily Functioning
- With fewer mood disruptions, you can maintain work, school, and responsibilities more consistently.
- Therapy can improve sleep, energy, concentration, and motivation.
- Increased Self-Awareness and Emotional Regulation
- You’ll understand your triggers and patterns, learning how to manage them more effectively.
- CBT, DBT, and other approaches teach coping skills to handle stress and emotional highs and lows.
- Long-Term Empowerment and Recovery
- Therapy fosters resilience, helping you regain a sense of control over your mental health.
- Psychoeducation gives you tools to advocate for your care and make informed decisions.
- Reduction in Harmful Behaviors
- You’ll address impulsivity, risky behaviors, or substance use that may accompany mood episodes.
- Therapy supports safer, healthier choices and builds a crisis plan if needed.
What can I expect during therapy sessions?
How many sessions are typically needed to treat bipolar disorder?
There is no fixed number, as treatment is ongoing and tailored to the individual, but here’s a general guide:
- Initial stabilization phase: Weekly sessions for 2–3 months
- Ongoing therapy: Weekly or biweekly for 6–12+ months
- Maintenance phase: Monthly sessions or as-needed check-ins for long-term management.
- For those with complex symptoms or co-occurring disorders, longer-term therapy may be required—sometimes extending over several years.
Is Therapy and Medication for Bipolar Disorder suitable for everyone?
Yes, with the right approach and provider, therapy is suitable for nearly everyone diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, but the type of therapy and timing matter:
- Most beneficial when combined with medication
- Suitable for adults, teens, and children (with tailored interventions)
- Therapy needs to be adapted for those with co-occurring issues (e.g., trauma, substance use)
- People in acute manic or psychotic episodes may need stabilization first (e.g., hospitalization or crisis intervention) before beginning talk therapy
How can I begin therapy and medication for Bipolar Disorder?
Getting started is simple. Just complete our Scheduling Form or give us a call at 239-537-9646.
Our team will match you with a provider who specializes in therapy for Bipolar Disorder and guide you through the process of scheduling your first appointment.
We’re here to support you every step of the way.