Bipolar Disorder Treatment Centers in Avon, IN

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Hendricks Behavioral Hospital
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Avon, IN 46123
Hendricks Behavioral Hospital offers inpatient psychiatric crisis stabilization for adults and adolescents (ages 13 to 17) and medical detoxification services for adults. Our mental and behavioral health program addresses issues such as: suicidal ideations, self-harm, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, co-occurring disorders and trauma accompanied by behavioral and mental health issues. We currently offer detox services for alcohol, opiates and benzodiazepines. We also offer both psychiatric and dual diagnosis Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) for both adults and adolescents.
Hendricks Behavioral Hospital offers inpatient psychiatric crisis stabilization for adults and adolescents (ages 13 to 17) and medical detoxification services for adults. Our mental and behavioral health program addresses issues such as: suicidal ideations, self-harm, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, co-occurring disorders and trauma accompanied by behavioral and mental health issues. We currently offer detox services for alcohol, opiates and benzodiazepines. We also offer both psychiatric and dual diagnosis Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) for both adults and adolescents.
(317) 597-1949 View (317) 597-1949
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Care to Change
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Avon, IN 46123
If you or someone you know needs assistance in facing life’s many challenges, Care to Change is a professional counseling center that is ready to help. Life is never easy, but there are times when it seems that you’re just plain stuck in the wrong place. You want to move toward something better and happier, but you can’t seem to make it happen on your own. Maybe it’s a relationship that’s troubled or broken. Maybe it’s a fear. Maybe it’s something that hurt you long ago. Or maybe it’s a feeling you just can’t put into words. You’re not alone. We’ll help you (or your loved one) see the steps to take, and walk along with you.
If you or someone you know needs assistance in facing life’s many challenges, Care to Change is a professional counseling center that is ready to help. Life is never easy, but there are times when it seems that you’re just plain stuck in the wrong place. You want to move toward something better and happier, but you can’t seem to make it happen on your own. Maybe it’s a relationship that’s troubled or broken. Maybe it’s a fear. Maybe it’s something that hurt you long ago. Or maybe it’s a feeling you just can’t put into words. You’re not alone. We’ll help you (or your loved one) see the steps to take, and walk along with you.
(317) 350-8663 View (317) 350-8663
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The Willow Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Avon, IN 46123
The Willow Center is a DMHA-certified and CARF-accredited outpatient substance use treatment and mental health counseling center. It is our privilege to offer our clients a uniquely better experience, individually designed to ensure a future of good health, happiness, and positive life-change that brings pride and joy to them and to their families. We are honored to stand with our clients as they restore lost hope, dreams, and relationships throughout their journeys of wellness and recovery.
The Willow Center is a DMHA-certified and CARF-accredited outpatient substance use treatment and mental health counseling center. It is our privilege to offer our clients a uniquely better experience, individually designed to ensure a future of good health, happiness, and positive life-change that brings pride and joy to them and to their families. We are honored to stand with our clients as they restore lost hope, dreams, and relationships throughout their journeys of wellness and recovery.
(317) 563-0365 View (317) 563-0365
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Caring Associates Counseling Group, Inc.
Treatment Center, MA, PsyD, LCAC, DBTC
Verified Verified
Avon, IN 46123
Caring Associates Counseling Group, Inc. is certified by the Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA) as an addiction and mental health outpatient facility. We at Caring Associates Counseling Group are eager to assist you or your love ones with help with your mental health issue or addiction issues. We believe in order to demonstrate compassion to others you must first treat them with respect for who they are, and where they are in their life's journey. Our company motto is "Providing Counseling with Compassion"
Caring Associates Counseling Group, Inc. is certified by the Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA) as an addiction and mental health outpatient facility. We at Caring Associates Counseling Group are eager to assist you or your love ones with help with your mental health issue or addiction issues. We believe in order to demonstrate compassion to others you must first treat them with respect for who they are, and where they are in their life's journey. Our company motto is "Providing Counseling with Compassion"
(317) 468-2420 View (317) 468-2420

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CFK Counseling
Treatment Center, LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, HSPP, BCBA
Verified Verified
Camby, IN 46113
CFK Counseling offers a wide variety of outpatient behavioral health services for clients of all ages. We offer Private Pay and most insurances are accepted. Our counselors strive to ensure all of our clients are offered the most effective and individualized treatment for their specific situation and needs. Our staff is educated in providing each individual with a specific plan of care to maximize their strengths and provide tools for success.
CFK Counseling offers a wide variety of outpatient behavioral health services for clients of all ages. We offer Private Pay and most insurances are accepted. Our counselors strive to ensure all of our clients are offered the most effective and individualized treatment for their specific situation and needs. Our staff is educated in providing each individual with a specific plan of care to maximize their strengths and provide tools for success.
(317) 886-1241 View (317) 886-1241

Online Treatment Centers

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Resource Treatment Center - Adolescent Residential
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46203
At Resource Treatment Center, we provide residential care for adolescents and young adults who have a primary diagnosis of anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), borderline personality disorder (BPD), or reactive attachment disorder and need structured care and round-the-clock supervision.
Resource Treatment Center is a leading mental health residential treatment center for males and females ages 11-20 in Indianapolis, Indiana. We offer a female unit for young women who are struggling with mental health concerns. We also offer two residential units for males who have demonstrated sexually harmful behaviors. Young men in these units work with master’s-level therapists, including credentialed sexually abusive youth clinicians (CSAYCs). Many of the young people we serve struggle with emotional and behavioral difficulties and have a history of multiple acute hospitalizations or frequent interactions with law enforcement. In our general residential treatment program, adolescents and young adults can receive comprehensive therapeutic services in a safe and secure environment. Throughout their time in treatment, residents work with a diverse team of behavioral health professionals to learn coping skills and healthy ways of relating to others. Certified special education teachers provide residents with structured, on-site schooling that is accredited by the Indianapolis Public School System.
At Resource Treatment Center, we provide residential care for adolescents and young adults who have a primary diagnosis of anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), borderline personality disorder (BPD), or reactive attachment disorder and need structured care and round-the-clock supervision.
Resource Treatment Center is a leading mental health residential treatment center for males and females ages 11-20 in Indianapolis, Indiana. We offer a female unit for young women who are struggling with mental health concerns. We also offer two residential units for males who have demonstrated sexually harmful behaviors. Young men in these units work with master’s-level therapists, including credentialed sexually abusive youth clinicians (CSAYCs). Many of the young people we serve struggle with emotional and behavioral difficulties and have a history of multiple acute hospitalizations or frequent interactions with law enforcement. In our general residential treatment program, adolescents and young adults can receive comprehensive therapeutic services in a safe and secure environment. Throughout their time in treatment, residents work with a diverse team of behavioral health professionals to learn coping skills and healthy ways of relating to others. Certified special education teachers provide residents with structured, on-site schooling that is accredited by the Indianapolis Public School System.
(463) 223-3653 View (463) 223-3653
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Sycamore Springs
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Lafayette, IN 47905
At Sycamore Springs we offer Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs for children and adolescents, ages 8-17 suffering from depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, suicidal thinking, and substance use issues.
Sycamore 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 quality, compassionate treatment of mental illness and addiction, offering a broad scope of inpatient and outpatient services for our diverse patient population.
At Sycamore Springs we offer Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs for children and adolescents, ages 8-17 suffering from depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, suicidal thinking, and substance use issues.
Sycamore 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 quality, compassionate treatment of mental illness and addiction, offering a broad scope of inpatient and outpatient services for our diverse patient population.
(765) 530-4022 View (765) 530-4022
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Boca Recovery Center - Huntington, Indiana
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Huntington, IN 46750
At Boca Recovery Center, we cater to a diverse array of clients seeking solace from the clutches of addiction. Our facility specializes in providing compassionate care and evidence-based treatment for individuals grappling with substance abuse disorders. Our clients come from various walks of life, spanning different ages, backgrounds, and professions. They may include young adults battling with the pressures of peer influence and experimentation, middle-aged professionals grappling with stress-related triggers, or seniors struggling with chronic pain management issues leading to dependency. The problems our clients face are multifaceted, ranging from physical dependence on substances like alcohol, opioids, or stimulants to underlying psychological and emotional struggles. Many of them wrestle with co-occurring mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, or trauma, which often fuel the cycle of addiction. Additionally, familial, social, and environmental factors may contribute to their addictive behaviors, creating complex hurdles on their path to recovery.
At Boca Recovery Center, we cater to a diverse array of clients seeking solace from the clutches of addiction. Our facility specializes in providing compassionate care and evidence-based treatment for individuals grappling with substance abuse disorders. Our clients come from various walks of life, spanning different ages, backgrounds, and professions. They may include young adults battling with the pressures of peer influence and experimentation, middle-aged professionals grappling with stress-related triggers, or seniors struggling with chronic pain management issues leading to dependency. The problems our clients face are multifaceted, ranging from physical dependence on substances like alcohol, opioids, or stimulants to underlying psychological and emotional struggles. Many of them wrestle with co-occurring mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, or trauma, which often fuel the cycle of addiction. Additionally, familial, social, and environmental factors may contribute to their addictive behaviors, creating complex hurdles on their path to recovery.
(260) 235-2771 View (260) 235-2771
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Crossroad Child & Family Services
Treatment Center, BS
Verified Verified
Huntington, IN 46750
Since 1883, Crossroad has focused on the mission of creating promising futures for children and families. Today, our family directed programs concentrate on providing behavioral health treatment, education programs, and support services tailored to client needs and strengths. Crossroad residential programs for children and youth, ages 6 to 21, are offered on our Fort Wayne campus. Our programs include Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) Secure Intensive Treatment, Open Residential Programming, and Diagnostic Evaluation. Our residential programs are available to all qualified children and referrals are accepted from judges, youth serving professionals, educators, counselors, parents, and others. Crossroad will admit clients with medical challenges including, but not limited to, seizure disorders, cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, diabetes, sickle cell anemia, hemophilia, cancer, and shunt placement; we will also accept children with developmental delays and learning challenges on a case-by-case basis.
Since 1883, Crossroad has focused on the mission of creating promising futures for children and families. Today, our family directed programs concentrate on providing behavioral health treatment, education programs, and support services tailored to client needs and strengths. Crossroad residential programs for children and youth, ages 6 to 21, are offered on our Fort Wayne campus. Our programs include Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) Secure Intensive Treatment, Open Residential Programming, and Diagnostic Evaluation. Our residential programs are available to all qualified children and referrals are accepted from judges, youth serving professionals, educators, counselors, parents, and others. Crossroad will admit clients with medical challenges including, but not limited to, seizure disorders, cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, diabetes, sickle cell anemia, hemophilia, cancer, and shunt placement; we will also accept children with developmental delays and learning challenges on a case-by-case basis.
(260) 535-0173 View (260) 535-0173
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Addiction Rehab Centers
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Addiction Rehab Centers is a different way to treat people. We treat the problem (underlying core issues, abuse, trauma etc.) not the solution (the addictive behavior or substance). We believe that individuals should not pay for Twelve Steps; thus, the purpose of treatment is to provide in-depth analysis of why an individual continues addictive behavior. Often this answer lies in an avoidance of emotional pain. ARC, "A DIFFERENT WAY TO TREAT PEOPLE"
Addiction Rehab Centers is a different way to treat people. We treat the problem (underlying core issues, abuse, trauma etc.) not the solution (the addictive behavior or substance). We believe that individuals should not pay for Twelve Steps; thus, the purpose of treatment is to provide in-depth analysis of why an individual continues addictive behavior. Often this answer lies in an avoidance of emotional pain. ARC, "A DIFFERENT WAY TO TREAT PEOPLE"
(561) 405-9818 View (561) 405-9818
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Woodview Psychology Group
Treatment Center, PsyD, HSPP
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Woodview Psychology Group is comprised exclusively of clinical psychologists with expertise in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children, adolescents and adults. Our psychologists provide evidence-based treatments published in objective, scientific journals, including: Dialectical Behavior Therapy, (DBT) Radically Open-DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Woodview Psychology Group is comprised exclusively of clinical psychologists with expertise in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children, adolescents and adults. Our psychologists provide evidence-based treatments published in objective, scientific journals, including: Dialectical Behavior Therapy, (DBT) Radically Open-DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
(317) 942-3507 View (317) 942-3507
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Recovery Centers of America at Indianapolis
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Bringing world-class addiction treatment to the Midwest. Located at the "crossroads of America," less than 30 minutes outside the center of Indianapolis, individuals from all over the Midwest—including Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan and beyond—choose to begin their recovery journeys at our state-of-the-art treatment facility. Our mission is to save the lives of adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders, through our full continuum of care, inclusive of drug and alcohol detox, residential inpatient, and outpatient treatment (offered both in-person and online). At RCA’s drug and alcohol rehab center in Indianapolis, you and your family will be part of a large, supportive community of RCA team members who are dedicated to making your time in treatment successful. You have dreams, hopes and aspirations, and to achieve them you must no longer be captive to alcohol, heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, Xanax, meth or other substances. In our expert-led, evidence-based addiction treatment facility we will counsel, medically and emotionally support, and encourage you on your recovery journey.
Bringing world-class addiction treatment to the Midwest. Located at the "crossroads of America," less than 30 minutes outside the center of Indianapolis, individuals from all over the Midwest—including Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan and beyond—choose to begin their recovery journeys at our state-of-the-art treatment facility. Our mission is to save the lives of adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders, through our full continuum of care, inclusive of drug and alcohol detox, residential inpatient, and outpatient treatment (offered both in-person and online). At RCA’s drug and alcohol rehab center in Indianapolis, you and your family will be part of a large, supportive community of RCA team members who are dedicated to making your time in treatment successful. You have dreams, hopes and aspirations, and to achieve them you must no longer be captive to alcohol, heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, Xanax, meth or other substances. In our expert-led, evidence-based addiction treatment facility we will counsel, medically and emotionally support, and encourage you on your recovery journey.
(317) 350-1801 View (317) 350-1801
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Boca Recovery Center - Bloomington, Indiana
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Bloomington, IN 47404
Medical detoxification from alcohol or substances is necessary because when it comes to addiction, your brain and body are not always in sync. Your brain may be focused on recovery and doing everything to get sober. However, your body may not be ready because it is still under the influence of drugs or alcohol and you are physiologically addicted. This means that your body cannot function properly without getting the alcohol or substances that you have been using for some period of time. Detox is the process of safely bringing the body up to speed so that recovery can be accomplished with minimal risk to your health.
Medical detoxification from alcohol or substances is necessary because when it comes to addiction, your brain and body are not always in sync. Your brain may be focused on recovery and doing everything to get sober. However, your body may not be ready because it is still under the influence of drugs or alcohol and you are physiologically addicted. This means that your body cannot function properly without getting the alcohol or substances that you have been using for some period of time. Detox is the process of safely bringing the body up to speed so that recovery can be accomplished with minimal risk to your health.
(812) 413-9796 View (812) 413-9796
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Indianapolis Anxiety Center
Treatment Center, PhD
Verified Verified
Fishers, IN 46038
At the Indianapolis Anxiety Center we use the best treatments and technologies in mental health and applying them skillfully and compassionately. We adhere exclusively to therapies that have been established through scientific research because we want you to have the confidence that your family is receiving a treatment that has been proven to be effective. We do not believe in a "one size fits all" model and will work flexibly in designing a program with you in mind. Our center is a one-stop-shop providing the full continuum of behavioral health including CBT, ERP, Medication Management, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), and Ketamine Infusions. When you enter our offices you will find a center committed to the quality of patient care and a space designed to provide comfort, privacy, and convenience. Our clinicians operate from a process-based cognitive behavioral orientation, meaning that when you receive services through our center you will be receiving short-term, individualized, practical, and action-oriented therapy in order to help you achieve the best possible outcome.
At the Indianapolis Anxiety Center we use the best treatments and technologies in mental health and applying them skillfully and compassionately. We adhere exclusively to therapies that have been established through scientific research because we want you to have the confidence that your family is receiving a treatment that has been proven to be effective. We do not believe in a "one size fits all" model and will work flexibly in designing a program with you in mind. Our center is a one-stop-shop providing the full continuum of behavioral health including CBT, ERP, Medication Management, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), and Ketamine Infusions. When you enter our offices you will find a center committed to the quality of patient care and a space designed to provide comfort, privacy, and convenience. Our clinicians operate from a process-based cognitive behavioral orientation, meaning that when you receive services through our center you will be receiving short-term, individualized, practical, and action-oriented therapy in order to help you achieve the best possible outcome.
(463) 219-2178 View (463) 219-2178
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Indiana Health Group
Treatment Center, MD, PhD, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
Carmel, IN 46032
Indiana Health Group, established in 1987, is a prominent private practice organization in the Midwest. It is the largest of its kind in the state of Indiana and provides state-of-the-art outpatient behavioral healthcare services. Our multidisciplinary clinical staff comprises over 50 healthcare professionals who offer psychiatric services, including diagnostic evaluations, medication management, individual, couples, and family psychotherapy, psychological and neuropsychological testing, addiction treatment, art therapy, and more. At Indiana Health Group, our primary objective is to effectuate positive changes in the lives of our clients.
Indiana Health Group, established in 1987, is a prominent private practice organization in the Midwest. It is the largest of its kind in the state of Indiana and provides state-of-the-art outpatient behavioral healthcare services. Our multidisciplinary clinical staff comprises over 50 healthcare professionals who offer psychiatric services, including diagnostic evaluations, medication management, individual, couples, and family psychotherapy, psychological and neuropsychological testing, addiction treatment, art therapy, and more. At Indiana Health Group, our primary objective is to effectuate positive changes in the lives of our clients.
(317) 653-4897 View (317) 653-4897
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LPS Behavioral Health
Treatment Center, HSPP, LMHC, ANP, CNS
Verified Verified
Martinsville, IN 46151
We are a group of mental health professionals - psychologists, mental health counselors, and psychiatric nurse practitioners - who will help you deal with circumstances that hinder the quality of your life and relationships with family, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. We are a general practice, but specialize in assessment and treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, autism spectrum, attention deficit, and other developmental disorders of childhood. Our staff, directed by Floyd Robison, Ph.D. and Beth Robison, MS, LMHC is a group of talented clinicians providing a variety of counseling styles. Our psychiatric nurse practitioner, Thomas Harmes, RN, MSN, PNMHC, has extensive experience in child and adult mental health medicine. We have three convenient locations, in Greenwood (633 Library Park Drive, Suite K), Martinsville, and Bloomington, Indiana. Teletherapy and telemedicine services for Indiana residents also are available. We offer therapy services in Spanish at our Bloomington and Martinsville offices, and interpreter services in Spanish at all three offices (21 day advance notice required for interpretive services).
We are a group of mental health professionals - psychologists, mental health counselors, and psychiatric nurse practitioners - who will help you deal with circumstances that hinder the quality of your life and relationships with family, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. We are a general practice, but specialize in assessment and treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, autism spectrum, attention deficit, and other developmental disorders of childhood. Our staff, directed by Floyd Robison, Ph.D. and Beth Robison, MS, LMHC is a group of talented clinicians providing a variety of counseling styles. Our psychiatric nurse practitioner, Thomas Harmes, RN, MSN, PNMHC, has extensive experience in child and adult mental health medicine. We have three convenient locations, in Greenwood (633 Library Park Drive, Suite K), Martinsville, and Bloomington, Indiana. Teletherapy and telemedicine services for Indiana residents also are available. We offer therapy services in Spanish at our Bloomington and Martinsville offices, and interpreter services in Spanish at all three offices (21 day advance notice required for interpretive services).
(765) 436-1143 View (765) 436-1143
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Addiction Rehab Centers
Treatment Center, LMHC
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46278
At Addiction Rehab Centers, we embrace a unique approach to rehabilitation that focuses on addressing the root causes of addiction, rather than merely its symptoms. Recognizing that addictive behaviors and substance abuse often stem from deeper, unresolved issues such as trauma, abuse, and emotional distress, our treatment philosophy centers on unraveling these underlying factors. We firmly believe that recovery should not be commodified, which is why we advocate for a treatment model that transcends the conventional Twelve Steps. Our goal is to delve into the complexities of each individual's journey, uncovering the reasons behind their addiction to help them avoid the trap of emotional avoidance. At ARC, we offer a transformative experience—"A Different Way To Treat People"—tailored to foster profound healing and lasting change.
At Addiction Rehab Centers, we embrace a unique approach to rehabilitation that focuses on addressing the root causes of addiction, rather than merely its symptoms. Recognizing that addictive behaviors and substance abuse often stem from deeper, unresolved issues such as trauma, abuse, and emotional distress, our treatment philosophy centers on unraveling these underlying factors. We firmly believe that recovery should not be commodified, which is why we advocate for a treatment model that transcends the conventional Twelve Steps. Our goal is to delve into the complexities of each individual's journey, uncovering the reasons behind their addiction to help them avoid the trap of emotional avoidance. At ARC, we offer a transformative experience—"A Different Way To Treat People"—tailored to foster profound healing and lasting change.
(765) 300-4593 View (765) 300-4593
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.