Bipolar Disorder Treatment Centers in Delaware, OH

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1st Step Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Delaware, OH 43015
At 1st Step, the primary focus of our drug and alcohol rehab is meeting each individual in the present moment to guide them along their journey of recovery. Making the decision to find help with an alcohol or drug rehab isn't the kind of decision anyone necessarily makes enthusiastically. Some people can experience relief or a sense of freedom in realizing they need help with substance abuse, but many will have complex ideas and feelings about confronting their problems. 1st Step Behavioral Health is dedicated to helping people on an individual basis, discover for themselves the steps they will need to take to achieve a lasting change. If you or your loved one is suffering from addiction, or any co-occurring mental health conditions, we invite you to call today.
At 1st Step, the primary focus of our drug and alcohol rehab is meeting each individual in the present moment to guide them along their journey of recovery. Making the decision to find help with an alcohol or drug rehab isn't the kind of decision anyone necessarily makes enthusiastically. Some people can experience relief or a sense of freedom in realizing they need help with substance abuse, but many will have complex ideas and feelings about confronting their problems. 1st Step Behavioral Health is dedicated to helping people on an individual basis, discover for themselves the steps they will need to take to achieve a lasting change. If you or your loved one is suffering from addiction, or any co-occurring mental health conditions, we invite you to call today.
(855) 659-4996 View (855) 659-4996
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Late-Life Depression Treatment | Ohio Hospital
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Delaware, OH 43015
While not a normal part of aging, many senior adults develop late-life depression. As the clinical presentation of late-life depression does vary tremendously from depression at other ages, this mental health disorder can lead to major impairments - including death - in older adults. This is why family and friends must remain vigilant and aware of the symptoms of late-life depression and encourage loved ones to seek treatment immediately. Due to the stresses of older adulthood, late-life depression is often more common than once thought. These stresses may include increased medical conditions, greater levels of disability, grief over the loss of friends and loved ones, and increasing fears over both health and financial security. Unfortunately, many elderly individuals dismiss even the most intense episodes of depression as a normal part of the aging process and do not report their own symptoms or receive proper treatment. With advances in the understanding of depression and its treatment, late-life depression is highly treatable and can lead to improved quality of life and reduction of the severe effects of untreated depression.
While not a normal part of aging, many senior adults develop late-life depression. As the clinical presentation of late-life depression does vary tremendously from depression at other ages, this mental health disorder can lead to major impairments - including death - in older adults. This is why family and friends must remain vigilant and aware of the symptoms of late-life depression and encourage loved ones to seek treatment immediately. Due to the stresses of older adulthood, late-life depression is often more common than once thought. These stresses may include increased medical conditions, greater levels of disability, grief over the loss of friends and loved ones, and increasing fears over both health and financial security. Unfortunately, many elderly individuals dismiss even the most intense episodes of depression as a normal part of the aging process and do not report their own symptoms or receive proper treatment. With advances in the understanding of depression and its treatment, late-life depression is highly treatable and can lead to improved quality of life and reduction of the severe effects of untreated depression.
(855) 799-6302 View (855) 799-6302
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Evoke Wellness at Hilliard
Treatment Center, LCSW
Verified Verified
Delaware, OH 43015
At Evoke Wellness, our mission is to empower individuals on their journey to recover from addiction and mental health challenges. We provide compassionate, evidence-based care that fosters personal growth, resilience, and lasting positive change. Through comprehensive treatment and unwavering support, we aim to help individuals rediscover their inherent worth and lead fulfilling lives.
At Evoke Wellness, our mission is to empower individuals on their journey to recover from addiction and mental health challenges. We provide compassionate, evidence-based care that fosters personal growth, resilience, and lasting positive change. Through comprehensive treatment and unwavering support, we aim to help individuals rediscover their inherent worth and lead fulfilling lives.
(380) 207-0578 View (380) 207-0578
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Serenity Behavioral Health Services
Treatment Center, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Delaware, OH 43015
Serenity Behavioral Health Services provides mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. We provide a holistic approach to each person we serve, embracing a client-centered, and strength-oriented approach. We pride ourselves in embracing an all-inclusive practice, welcoming everyone with total respect to race, religion, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status.
Serenity Behavioral Health Services provides mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. We provide a holistic approach to each person we serve, embracing a client-centered, and strength-oriented approach. We pride ourselves in embracing an all-inclusive practice, welcoming everyone with total respect to race, religion, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status.
(614) 528-4026 View (614) 528-4026
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Providers for Healthy Living
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Delaware, OH 43015
At Providers for Healthy Living, we provide psychiatric medication management, therapy/counseling (individual, couples/marriage, family, group), EMDR, DBT, art therapy, biofeedback, hypnotherapy, genetic testing, psychological testing, and nutrition/weight management services to patients from 3 to 55. If you need quality mental health care, want evidence-based interventions, and would like to be a partner in your own treatment, then Providers for Healthy Living is the right place for you.
At Providers for Healthy Living, we provide psychiatric medication management, therapy/counseling (individual, couples/marriage, family, group), EMDR, DBT, art therapy, biofeedback, hypnotherapy, genetic testing, psychological testing, and nutrition/weight management services to patients from 3 to 55. If you need quality mental health care, want evidence-based interventions, and would like to be a partner in your own treatment, then Providers for Healthy Living is the right place for you.
(380) 208-1379 View (380) 208-1379

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Cedar Oaks Wellness Center
Treatment Center, MD
Verified Verified
Shawnee Hills, OH 43065
There are countless different rehab centers out there offering everything from 12-step programs and cognitive-behavioral treatments, but at Cedar Oaks Wellness Center, our team is well aware that there isn’t a single treatment that can be applied to all addictions. At our rehab facility in Cincinnati, we offer individualized treatment programs for patients struggling with alcohol and drug addiction because we believe that recovery is as individual as the patients we serve. Whether you are looking for medication-assisted treatment or a support group to attend after you’ve completed treatment, our facility can work with you to develop a comprehensive plan that contributes to your long-term health and safety. We’re pleased to offer inpatient programs on our lush and secluded campus.
There are countless different rehab centers out there offering everything from 12-step programs and cognitive-behavioral treatments, but at Cedar Oaks Wellness Center, our team is well aware that there isn’t a single treatment that can be applied to all addictions. At our rehab facility in Cincinnati, we offer individualized treatment programs for patients struggling with alcohol and drug addiction because we believe that recovery is as individual as the patients we serve. Whether you are looking for medication-assisted treatment or a support group to attend after you’ve completed treatment, our facility can work with you to develop a comprehensive plan that contributes to your long-term health and safety. We’re pleased to offer inpatient programs on our lush and secluded campus.
(513) 436-3754 View (513) 436-3754

Online Treatment Centers

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New Horizons Recovery Centers
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45249
At New Horizons Recovery Centers we provide outstanding outpatient services to adults struggling with mental health issues or addictions or both. We work with clients who have experienced trauma, who face challenges in their relationships or who struggle to maintain a healthy and productive lifestyle. If anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder are keeping you from living the life you want, or if you find yourself in an endless cycle of addictive behaviors, New Horizons will provide you with the tools to build a better tomorrow. We help you identify and defeat the thoughts that keep you trapped emotionally. We teach skills to change behaviors that are self-defeating and counter productive. We help clients explore and effectively process past trauma or negative life experiences in a gentle and supportive way. We work with clients to improve their communication skills, rebuild damaged relationships and elevate self-esteem. We offer medication management consistent with your mental health or abstinence goals. We help you be the best version of yourself.
At New Horizons Recovery Centers we provide outstanding outpatient services to adults struggling with mental health issues or addictions or both. We work with clients who have experienced trauma, who face challenges in their relationships or who struggle to maintain a healthy and productive lifestyle. If anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder are keeping you from living the life you want, or if you find yourself in an endless cycle of addictive behaviors, New Horizons will provide you with the tools to build a better tomorrow. We help you identify and defeat the thoughts that keep you trapped emotionally. We teach skills to change behaviors that are self-defeating and counter productive. We help clients explore and effectively process past trauma or negative life experiences in a gentle and supportive way. We work with clients to improve their communication skills, rebuild damaged relationships and elevate self-esteem. We offer medication management consistent with your mental health or abstinence goals. We help you be the best version of yourself.
(513) 845-2428 View (513) 845-2428
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Tranquility Holistic Health and Wellness
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Akron, OH 44320
Our clients may be struggling with anxiety, depression, identity issues, stress, substance use or family concerns. They want someone who will listen, respect and care for them by holding space and being there alongside them helping to set goals, rather than dictating a course of action. Our clients want a variety of options to care for their well-being such as: individual, couples, family and group therapy, massage therapy, art therapy, Reiki, acupuncture, and EMDR. They want providers who genuinely care and are authentic in how they approach problems and interact with others. Our clients also want providers who are skilled, who have pursued additional training and have experience helping with their issue or are willing to learn.
Our clients may be struggling with anxiety, depression, identity issues, stress, substance use or family concerns. They want someone who will listen, respect and care for them by holding space and being there alongside them helping to set goals, rather than dictating a course of action. Our clients want a variety of options to care for their well-being such as: individual, couples, family and group therapy, massage therapy, art therapy, Reiki, acupuncture, and EMDR. They want providers who genuinely care and are authentic in how they approach problems and interact with others. Our clients also want providers who are skilled, who have pursued additional training and have experience helping with their issue or are willing to learn.
(330) 590-5576 View (330) 590-5576
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Action Recovery
Treatment Center, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Olmsted, OH 44070
We guide people to develop gratifying lives in love, work and play without the use of harmful chemicals. We help you to find non-addictive ways to face your anxieties and griefs in order to unburden yourself from them. We invite you to understand yourself lovingly, with all your flaws and assets and encourage you to choose behaviors that will enhance your quality of life.
We guide people to develop gratifying lives in love, work and play without the use of harmful chemicals. We help you to find non-addictive ways to face your anxieties and griefs in order to unburden yourself from them. We invite you to understand yourself lovingly, with all your flaws and assets and encourage you to choose behaviors that will enhance your quality of life.
(440) 336-8515 View (440) 336-8515
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Lindner Center of HOPE
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Mason, OH 45040
Lindner Center of HOPE in Mason, Ohio is a comprehensive mental health center providing excellent, patient-centered, scientifically-advanced care for individuals suffering with mental illness. A state-of-the-science, mental health center and charter member of the National Network of Depression Centers, the Center provides psychiatric hospitalization and partial hospitalization for individuals age 12-years-old and older, outpatient services for all ages, diagnostic services for all ages and short-term residential services for adults, and research. The Center is enhanced by its partnership with UC Health as its clinicians are ranked among the best providers locally, nationally and internationally. Together Lindner Center of HOPE and UC Health offer a true system of mental health care in the Greater Cincinnati area and across the country. The Center is also affiliated with the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine.
Lindner Center of HOPE in Mason, Ohio is a comprehensive mental health center providing excellent, patient-centered, scientifically-advanced care for individuals suffering with mental illness. A state-of-the-science, mental health center and charter member of the National Network of Depression Centers, the Center provides psychiatric hospitalization and partial hospitalization for individuals age 12-years-old and older, outpatient services for all ages, diagnostic services for all ages and short-term residential services for adults, and research. The Center is enhanced by its partnership with UC Health as its clinicians are ranked among the best providers locally, nationally and internationally. Together Lindner Center of HOPE and UC Health offer a true system of mental health care in the Greater Cincinnati area and across the country. The Center is also affiliated with the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine.
(513) 666-5618 View (513) 666-5618
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Florence Kimbo, MD and Associates
Treatment Center, MD
Verified Verified
Fairlawn, OH 44333
Serving children, adolescents and adults. Through patient education our counselors and prescribers work together to coordinate your care to ensure the most effective treatment.
Serving children, adolescents and adults. Through patient education our counselors and prescribers work together to coordinate your care to ensure the most effective treatment.
(330) 767-9634 View (330) 767-9634
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Beckett Springs
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
West Chester, OH 45069
Beckett Springs is a leading provider of high-quality behavioral healthcare services. Our engaged and mission-driven team is dedicated to Changing People's Lives through a patient-centric approach to delivering superior outcomes. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide compassionate treatment services for a diverse patient population. We provide convenient points of access and a continuum of care, coordinating and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team in the communities we serve.
Beckett Springs is a leading provider of high-quality behavioral healthcare services. Our engaged and mission-driven team is dedicated to Changing People's Lives through a patient-centric approach to delivering superior outcomes. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide compassionate treatment services for a diverse patient population. We provide convenient points of access and a continuum of care, coordinating and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team in the communities we serve.
(513) 666-5451 View (513) 666-5451
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SAFY of Dayton
Treatment Center, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45409
SAFY’s Behavioral Health services support families and individuals providing outpatient services including individual and family therapy, screening assessment and substance abuse services designed to preserve the family unit and increase health and well-being. Our goal is to empower individuals and families seeking treatment with skills to lead self-sufficient and fulfilling lives. We meet our clients where they are – in their home, school or workplace, as well as provide outpatient services in our office locations.
SAFY’s Behavioral Health services support families and individuals providing outpatient services including individual and family therapy, screening assessment and substance abuse services designed to preserve the family unit and increase health and well-being. Our goal is to empower individuals and families seeking treatment with skills to lead self-sufficient and fulfilling lives. We meet our clients where they are – in their home, school or workplace, as well as provide outpatient services in our office locations.
(937) 590-0067 View (937) 590-0067
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Forward Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Groveport, OH 43125
Forward Health is a substance use disorder treatment center that treats all of the factors that attribute to substance use disorder. On top of treating both substance use disorder and the mental health disorders that are associated with living in chaotic drug use, we also put a lot of emphasis on integration back into the community. We understand how important connection is when entering recovery. We have a staff of individuals with lived experience who are here to guide you back into the community. We put a huge emphasis on employment and are very plugged into the local economy to secure our clients' great jobs. Our therapists and case managers will then also help clients with life and financial skills to get them in the habit of saving money, paying bills, and rebuilding from the financial damage of their past. A lot of our staff, from ownership down, is in recovery. We’ve been there. And we know the way out. We treat both Substance Abuse and Co-occurring Disorders. We help our clients change their entire lives. With continued support and structure, our clients become responsible community members. We are deeply proud of the men and women who walk through our doors each day.
Forward Health is a substance use disorder treatment center that treats all of the factors that attribute to substance use disorder. On top of treating both substance use disorder and the mental health disorders that are associated with living in chaotic drug use, we also put a lot of emphasis on integration back into the community. We understand how important connection is when entering recovery. We have a staff of individuals with lived experience who are here to guide you back into the community. We put a huge emphasis on employment and are very plugged into the local economy to secure our clients' great jobs. Our therapists and case managers will then also help clients with life and financial skills to get them in the habit of saving money, paying bills, and rebuilding from the financial damage of their past. A lot of our staff, from ownership down, is in recovery. We’ve been there. And we know the way out. We treat both Substance Abuse and Co-occurring Disorders. We help our clients change their entire lives. With continued support and structure, our clients become responsible community members. We are deeply proud of the men and women who walk through our doors each day.
(614) 681-8641 View (614) 681-8641
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Ohio Detox Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Maumee, OH 43537
Ohio Detox Center is equipped with group therapy rooms, separate spaces for smaller groups or individual therapy and lounge areas for comfort and healing. Private and semi-private bedrooms allow for privacy, and we offer a number of recreational amenities on-site. Food is served in our cafeteria, and drinks and snacks are readily available. Our medical and clinical team will assess your needs and create an individualized treatment plan and medical detox specifically for you.
Ohio Detox Center is equipped with group therapy rooms, separate spaces for smaller groups or individual therapy and lounge areas for comfort and healing. Private and semi-private bedrooms allow for privacy, and we offer a number of recreational amenities on-site. Food is served in our cafeteria, and drinks and snacks are readily available. Our medical and clinical team will assess your needs and create an individualized treatment plan and medical detox specifically for you.
(419) 827-5104 View (419) 827-5104
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Darby Creek Counseling
Treatment Center, MS, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hilliard, OH 43026
We provide trauma-informed mental health therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. We work with our clients from our first interaction to make sure their treatment is individualized to meet their mental health needs and personal goals. Our staff of over 30 diverse and skilled therapists provide the highest quality care to serve diverse communities with respect to their spiritual, cultural, and individual differences. Our offices in Hilliard, Ohio and London, Ohio are available to work in-person with community members in Central, Ohio or we are available for Telehealth services throughout the State.
We provide trauma-informed mental health therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. We work with our clients from our first interaction to make sure their treatment is individualized to meet their mental health needs and personal goals. Our staff of over 30 diverse and skilled therapists provide the highest quality care to serve diverse communities with respect to their spiritual, cultural, and individual differences. Our offices in Hilliard, Ohio and London, Ohio are available to work in-person with community members in Central, Ohio or we are available for Telehealth services throughout the State.
(614) 482-2299 View (614) 482-2299
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Arrow Passage Recovery
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Massillon, OH 44646
At Arrow Passage Recovery in Ohio, our team of addiction treatment specialists understand the underlying effects of alcohol on family, friends, and health. Our proven alcohol rehab program gives you the tools to beat your alcohol addiction. Arrow Passage Recovery is the premier drug treatment center in Ohio. We make sure that your recovery from drugs and alcohol is a successful one. With a state of the art treatment center in Ohio, we are a step above any other drug rehab in Ohio.
At Arrow Passage Recovery in Ohio, our team of addiction treatment specialists understand the underlying effects of alcohol on family, friends, and health. Our proven alcohol rehab program gives you the tools to beat your alcohol addiction. Arrow Passage Recovery is the premier drug treatment center in Ohio. We make sure that your recovery from drugs and alcohol is a successful one. With a state of the art treatment center in Ohio, we are a step above any other drug rehab in Ohio.
(234) 813-5045 View (234) 813-5045
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Mount Carmel Behavioral Health - Adult Inpatient
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43232
At Mount Carmel Behavioral Health, we provide clinically excellent inpatient treatment for adults age 18 and older who are suffering from mental health disorders and co-occurring addictions. The inpatient program, which lasts an average of five to seven days, is a short-term program that can help people stabilize and learn techniques for managing disruptive symptoms. This outcomes-driven program is designed to give patients the opportunity to develop the skills they need to return home or successfully transition to a lower level of care. In a safe and secure environment, individuals who are struggling with acute concerns can receive 24/7 monitoring from an attentive team of experts. Depending on each person’s unique needs, they may participate in a range of evidence-based therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. We understand the importance of individualized programming, which is why every adult who seeks inpatient treatment with us follows a care plan that is tailored to their needs. At our treatment center, we make it our mission to provide our patients with personalized, comprehensive support as they embark on their healing journeys.
At Mount Carmel Behavioral Health, we provide clinically excellent inpatient treatment for adults age 18 and older who are suffering from mental health disorders and co-occurring addictions. The inpatient program, which lasts an average of five to seven days, is a short-term program that can help people stabilize and learn techniques for managing disruptive symptoms. This outcomes-driven program is designed to give patients the opportunity to develop the skills they need to return home or successfully transition to a lower level of care. In a safe and secure environment, individuals who are struggling with acute concerns can receive 24/7 monitoring from an attentive team of experts. Depending on each person’s unique needs, they may participate in a range of evidence-based therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. We understand the importance of individualized programming, which is why every adult who seeks inpatient treatment with us follows a care plan that is tailored to their needs. At our treatment center, we make it our mission to provide our patients with personalized, comprehensive support as they embark on their healing journeys.
(614) 412-5897 View (614) 412-5897
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Columbus Springs Dublin
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Dublin, OH 43016
Columbus Springs Dublin is a leading provider of high-quality behavioral healthcare services. Our engaged and mission-driven team is dedicated to Changing People's Lives through a patient-centric approach to delivering superior outcomes. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide quality, compassionate treatment of mental illness and addiction, offering a broad scope of inpatient and outpatient services for our diverse patient population.
Columbus Springs Dublin is a leading provider of high-quality behavioral healthcare services. Our engaged and mission-driven team is dedicated to Changing People's Lives through a patient-centric approach to delivering superior outcomes. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide quality, compassionate treatment of mental illness and addiction, offering a broad scope of inpatient and outpatient services for our diverse patient population.
(740) 273-8077 View (740) 273-8077
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KAV Mental Health & Psychiatry
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45429
KAV Mental Health & Psychiatry is an Outpatient Mental Health Treatment Center licensed by Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services (OMHAS) and is also accredited by The Joint Commission (JCAHO). We provide care for children, adolescents, families, couples, and adults utilizing both traditional and holistic therapies and are comprehensive in our approach to the treatment of mental health disorders. At KAV Health Group, we believe that the accessibility and convenience of your care matter, which is why in addition to providing same day appointments and accepting Ohio Medicaid insurance, all of our treatment and therapy services are available online through a confidential, HIPAA-compliant video platform. We use carefully-selected medications to help treat mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression, or PTSD. Our evidence-based approach uses precisely dosed, monitored treatments and safe medication management combined with supportive counseling and therapy to help our patients address their mental and emotional issues head on.
KAV Mental Health & Psychiatry is an Outpatient Mental Health Treatment Center licensed by Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services (OMHAS) and is also accredited by The Joint Commission (JCAHO). We provide care for children, adolescents, families, couples, and adults utilizing both traditional and holistic therapies and are comprehensive in our approach to the treatment of mental health disorders. At KAV Health Group, we believe that the accessibility and convenience of your care matter, which is why in addition to providing same day appointments and accepting Ohio Medicaid insurance, all of our treatment and therapy services are available online through a confidential, HIPAA-compliant video platform. We use carefully-selected medications to help treat mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression, or PTSD. Our evidence-based approach uses precisely dosed, monitored treatments and safe medication management combined with supportive counseling and therapy to help our patients address their mental and emotional issues head on.
(844) 528-5433 View (844) 528-5433

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Bipolar Disorder Treatment Centers

What is the most successful approach to treating bipolar disorder?

Living with bipolar disorder can be challenging, and a number of therapies have been found effective in providing support to patients as they gain the skills to understand and manage the disorder. Family-focused therapy is often helpful for children and teens (the majority of cases develop before age 19); it aims to minimize mood cycling by improving family communication and reducing conflict. It also helps young people navigate the developmental challenges the disorder can create. Cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) and variants such as Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)help patients manage the thoughts and feelings that influence bipolar mood swings as well as develop specific behavioral strategies to counteract them.

What happens in therapy for bipolar disorder?

Because the patterns of mood switching and its triggers differ for each person and can change over time, mood tracking or monitoring becomes a basic way patients learn about the nature of their condition. One of the most common features of therapy is finding a workable method of mood monitoring, in which patients track their daily activities and rate their moods, then use the findings to adjust routines accordingly. Patients learn ways of handling the many stresses that arise in life so that they do not trigger mood swings.

What kinds of problems does therapy help with?

Like many other mental health disorders, BPD is heavily influenced by stress; therapy provides skills for coping with stressors of all kinds. Therapy is extremely important for helping individuals identify the situations that may trigger mood switching, so that mood swings can be prevented. Therapy may especially target recognition of the early stages of mood change so that they can be managed. In addition, therapy helps patients deal with the significant amount of turbulence the disorder can create in relationships and in work life.

What is the goal of therapy for bipolar disorder?

Therapy helps patients set up their lives to maintain stability so that their mood isn’t constantly threatened by daily events. Perhaps the first task of therapy is to educate people about the nature of the disorder. At the same time, a primary goal of therapy is to enhance adherence to drug treatment. Extended periods of mood stability can prompt patients to discontinue medication, triggering relapse, while the early phases of manic episodes can feel so energizing that patients stop medication, ushering in full-blown mania and the altered self-perception that can lead to destructive behaviors. Another major goal of therapy is to understand one’s mood patterns so as to minimize both the frequency and intensity of mood cycling.