Bipolar Disorder Treatment Centers in Marble Falls, TX

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Ascension Seton Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Marble Falls, TX 78654
When you need help, but reaching out feels overwhelming, you can turn to the licensed mental health professionals at Ascension Seton Healthcare Family to help. For over 15 years, Ascension Seton has been providing specialized intensive outpatient treatment to adults experiencing emotional and/or substance abuse difficulties. As the longest running intensive outpatient program in Austin, we are committed to the emotional well being of Central Texans, every step of the way.
When you need help, but reaching out feels overwhelming, you can turn to the licensed mental health professionals at Ascension Seton Healthcare Family to help. For over 15 years, Ascension Seton has been providing specialized intensive outpatient treatment to adults experiencing emotional and/or substance abuse difficulties. As the longest running intensive outpatient program in Austin, we are committed to the emotional well being of Central Texans, every step of the way.
(512) 271-4044 View (512) 271-4044

Online Treatment Centers

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Cross Creek Hospital - Adolescent Inpatient
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78754
Located in Austin, Texas, Cross Creek Hospital is a premier provider of inpatient treatment for adolescents ages 12-17. We provide quality care for young people who are struggling with mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and conduct disorders. We can also provide support for youths who have autism spectrum disorder. Our adolescent inpatient program may be ideal for those who are in crisis and need immediate care in a safe setting. Inpatient treatment can help young people regain a sense of safety and give them opportunities to learn coping skills for managing their symptoms in healthy ways. Our multidisciplinary staff of psychiatrists, nurses, master's-level therapists, recreational and music therapists, dietitians, and yoga instructors has experience working with young people and strives to support each patient. The typical length of stay in our adolescent inpatient program is around seven to 10 days, but each person’s length of stay depends on their individual needs.
Located in Austin, Texas, Cross Creek Hospital is a premier provider of inpatient treatment for adolescents ages 12-17. We provide quality care for young people who are struggling with mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and conduct disorders. We can also provide support for youths who have autism spectrum disorder. Our adolescent inpatient program may be ideal for those who are in crisis and need immediate care in a safe setting. Inpatient treatment can help young people regain a sense of safety and give them opportunities to learn coping skills for managing their symptoms in healthy ways. Our multidisciplinary staff of psychiatrists, nurses, master's-level therapists, recreational and music therapists, dietitians, and yoga instructors has experience working with young people and strives to support each patient. The typical length of stay in our adolescent inpatient program is around seven to 10 days, but each person’s length of stay depends on their individual needs.
(512) 866-2872 View (512) 866-2872
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Banyan Texas
Treatment Center, MBA-HA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waelder, TX 78959
The expression “Everything is bigger in Texas” holds true. Banyan Texas is located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, spanning 70 private, high fenced acres. This expansion into Waelder is Banyan’s first Texas facility providing detoxification and residential addiction treatment services. These levels of care treat dual-diagnosis cases; people struggling with both substance use disorders and mental health disorders. The expansive property offers serenity and privacy, yet is still less than an hour away from Austin, one hour from San Antonio, and approximately an hour and a half from downtown Houston. Clients can rehabilitate surrounded by natural beauty and wildlife in this former world-class lodge which includes a fishing pond, walking trails, chef-prepared meals, fitness center, fully equipped cabin-style rooms, stone fireplace, shuffleboard, swimming pool, and commercial kitchen and dining areas. Banyan Texas programming includes acudetox, experiential art therapy, CBT, DBT, 12-step education, gender-specific therapy groups, Faith in Recovery programming, life skills, relapse prevention, anger management, individual, group, and family therapy.
The expression “Everything is bigger in Texas” holds true. Banyan Texas is located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, spanning 70 private, high fenced acres. This expansion into Waelder is Banyan’s first Texas facility providing detoxification and residential addiction treatment services. These levels of care treat dual-diagnosis cases; people struggling with both substance use disorders and mental health disorders. The expansive property offers serenity and privacy, yet is still less than an hour away from Austin, one hour from San Antonio, and approximately an hour and a half from downtown Houston. Clients can rehabilitate surrounded by natural beauty and wildlife in this former world-class lodge which includes a fishing pond, walking trails, chef-prepared meals, fitness center, fully equipped cabin-style rooms, stone fireplace, shuffleboard, swimming pool, and commercial kitchen and dining areas. Banyan Texas programming includes acudetox, experiential art therapy, CBT, DBT, 12-step education, gender-specific therapy groups, Faith in Recovery programming, life skills, relapse prevention, anger management, individual, group, and family therapy.
(830) 251-4284 View (830) 251-4284
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Blue Heron Recovery
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78217
Your recovery deserves a dynamic sober center attuned to your individual needs and preferences. At Blue Heron Recovery, you will gain the skills necessary to break the cycle of addiction and engage in opportunities for ongoing fellowship and fraternity. You will have the flexibility to attend work, school, and family obligations while maintaining a connection with Blue Heron Recovery’s professional rehabilitation and recovery services. In your journey toward lasting abstinence from addiction and addictive behaviors, you’ll develop healthy habits, new interests, and social skills within different levels of treatment services: Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Program, Outpatient Therapy. In addition, as a graduate of Blue Heron Recovery’s program, you will continue to enhance support networks and personal growth.
Your recovery deserves a dynamic sober center attuned to your individual needs and preferences. At Blue Heron Recovery, you will gain the skills necessary to break the cycle of addiction and engage in opportunities for ongoing fellowship and fraternity. You will have the flexibility to attend work, school, and family obligations while maintaining a connection with Blue Heron Recovery’s professional rehabilitation and recovery services. In your journey toward lasting abstinence from addiction and addictive behaviors, you’ll develop healthy habits, new interests, and social skills within different levels of treatment services: Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Program, Outpatient Therapy. In addition, as a graduate of Blue Heron Recovery’s program, you will continue to enhance support networks and personal growth.
(210) 361-5099 View (210) 361-5099
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Connell & Associates
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Killeen, TX 76542  (Online Only)
NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! ONLINE VISITS AVAILABLE ACROSS TEXAS. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, marital problems, or difficulties with your child, we are here to help. Connell & Associates has proudly served families in central Texas since 2013, and now we are excited to offer telehealth services through Texas. Our caring and experienced clinical staff offer individual therapy, couples counseling, psychotropic medication management, and diagnostic evaluation services. We are proud to be the top-rated behavioral health group in central Texas, and we strive to make every interaction as positive and therapeutic as possible.
NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! ONLINE VISITS AVAILABLE ACROSS TEXAS. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, marital problems, or difficulties with your child, we are here to help. Connell & Associates has proudly served families in central Texas since 2013, and now we are excited to offer telehealth services through Texas. Our caring and experienced clinical staff offer individual therapy, couples counseling, psychotropic medication management, and diagnostic evaluation services. We are proud to be the top-rated behavioral health group in central Texas, and we strive to make every interaction as positive and therapeutic as possible.
(254) 503-3827 View (254) 503-3827
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The Meadows Outpatient Center - Austin
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78731
At The Meadows Outpatient Center we combine The Meadows Model with a time-tested IOP milieu that together creates a blueprint for ongoing, successful, and long-term recovery. Our program is designed to reinforce the recovery skills for those dealing with complex emotional trauma and addiction issues, and to reunite families. The beautiful views of Austin, Texas makes The Meadows Outpatient Center the ideal place to begin or continue your journey of recovery.
At The Meadows Outpatient Center we combine The Meadows Model with a time-tested IOP milieu that together creates a blueprint for ongoing, successful, and long-term recovery. Our program is designed to reinforce the recovery skills for those dealing with complex emotional trauma and addiction issues, and to reunite families. The beautiful views of Austin, Texas makes The Meadows Outpatient Center the ideal place to begin or continue your journey of recovery.
(737) 520-7640 View (737) 520-7640
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Sage Recovery & Wellness Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746
We believe treatment is more than learning to change unwanted or unhealthy behaviors. Long-term change comes treating the mind and body collectively. We integrate traditional mental health treatment, with a complete wellness program. We offer individual counseling, couples & family counseling, play therapy, medication management, yoga, acupuncture detoxification and specialized Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) for those that need a higher level of care for their depression, anxiety, mood disorders, emotion regulation, or substance abuse.
We believe treatment is more than learning to change unwanted or unhealthy behaviors. Long-term change comes treating the mind and body collectively. We integrate traditional mental health treatment, with a complete wellness program. We offer individual counseling, couples & family counseling, play therapy, medication management, yoga, acupuncture detoxification and specialized Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) for those that need a higher level of care for their depression, anxiety, mood disorders, emotion regulation, or substance abuse.
(512) 960-3586 View (512) 960-3586
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The Arbor
Treatment Center, PhD, PsychMD, LCSW, LMFT, LPC
Not Verified Not Verified
Georgetown, TX 78626
The Arbor Behavioral Healthcare’s innovative inpatient program is located on 67 acres along the shores of the San Gabriel River. Clients reside in luxurious, gender specific residences that offer a small group setting, chef-prepared meals and a peaceful environment away from the distractions of life where one can focus on his or her recovery. We offer a holistic, 90-day program that includes both traditional and cutting-edge, evidence-based therapies. Our program provides support for those suffering co-occurring mental health and addiction disorders, or a history of trauma. We work with our clients and their families to create a continuing care program that provides long-term support for as long as needed. Optional long-term support is available via our continuum of care, a system of programs and support groups that offer various levels of structure and accountability as the person graduates from inpatient care to an increasingly independent life.
The Arbor Behavioral Healthcare’s innovative inpatient program is located on 67 acres along the shores of the San Gabriel River. Clients reside in luxurious, gender specific residences that offer a small group setting, chef-prepared meals and a peaceful environment away from the distractions of life where one can focus on his or her recovery. We offer a holistic, 90-day program that includes both traditional and cutting-edge, evidence-based therapies. Our program provides support for those suffering co-occurring mental health and addiction disorders, or a history of trauma. We work with our clients and their families to create a continuing care program that provides long-term support for as long as needed. Optional long-term support is available via our continuum of care, a system of programs and support groups that offer various levels of structure and accountability as the person graduates from inpatient care to an increasingly independent life.
(866) 202-0641 View (866) 202-0641
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Emerge Recovery TX OP
Treatment Center, LCDC, LMSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78757
Emerge Recovery TX seeks to educate, support and nurture women as they develop and utilize skills to identify and heal from trauma and substance use disorders. Our vision is to provide a curative path to long-term recovery and a direct nexus between the decisive moment and crucial action that is needed to overcome suffering from addiction. We have developed innovative approaches to recovery that enable women to take back their health and empowerment.
Emerge Recovery TX seeks to educate, support and nurture women as they develop and utilize skills to identify and heal from trauma and substance use disorders. Our vision is to provide a curative path to long-term recovery and a direct nexus between the decisive moment and crucial action that is needed to overcome suffering from addiction. We have developed innovative approaches to recovery that enable women to take back their health and empowerment.
(512) 881-9266 View (512) 881-9266
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Rock Springs Hospital
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Georgetown, TX 78626
Rock 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.
Rock 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.
(512) 894-8107 View (512) 894-8107
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Windmill Wellness Ranch
Treatment Center, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Canyon Lake, TX 78133
Windmill Wellness Ranch, nestled in Texas Hill Country, combines historic charm with cutting-edge mental health treatment. Recognized for outstanding outcomes, they offer a holistic approach to recovery, addressing physical, spiritual, and emotional health. Their innovative treatment includes individualized transcranial magnetic stimulation at their Brain Frequency Center (TM), focusing on balancing the brain to alleviate symptoms. The multidisciplinary team specializes in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, chronic pain, and behavioral addictions, ensuring comprehensive care for both individuals and their families.
Windmill Wellness Ranch, nestled in Texas Hill Country, combines historic charm with cutting-edge mental health treatment. Recognized for outstanding outcomes, they offer a holistic approach to recovery, addressing physical, spiritual, and emotional health. Their innovative treatment includes individualized transcranial magnetic stimulation at their Brain Frequency Center (TM), focusing on balancing the brain to alleviate symptoms. The multidisciplinary team specializes in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, chronic pain, and behavioral addictions, ensuring comprehensive care for both individuals and their families.
(830) 999-2207 View (830) 999-2207
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The Timothy Center
Treatment Center, PhD, LPC-S, CSAT-C2, PA-C
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78759
In 2017, The Timothy Center was awarded the Gold Seal of Approval in Behavioral Health Care and Accredited by The Joint Commission. Created out of a passion to provide professional counseling to adults, adolescents and their families, who oftentimes struggled socially, emotionally, academically, and spiritually. The vision was to broaden the practice to meet the needs of Austinites and their families and to support and offer help to navigate through life's challenges. The Center has grown from 2 full-time counselors to 11. Using proven psychotherapeutic techniques coupled with accredited training and licensure, The Timothy Center has become one of the most sought after Centers - now open in 4 Austin locations, with secure online counseling available throughout the State.
In 2017, The Timothy Center was awarded the Gold Seal of Approval in Behavioral Health Care and Accredited by The Joint Commission. Created out of a passion to provide professional counseling to adults, adolescents and their families, who oftentimes struggled socially, emotionally, academically, and spiritually. The vision was to broaden the practice to meet the needs of Austinites and their families and to support and offer help to navigate through life's challenges. The Center has grown from 2 full-time counselors to 11. Using proven psychotherapeutic techniques coupled with accredited training and licensure, The Timothy Center has become one of the most sought after Centers - now open in 4 Austin locations, with secure online counseling available throughout the State.
(512) 598-4960 View (512) 598-4960
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Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry - We Are Open!
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746
If you or a loved one are struggling with a mental illness, Anew Era TMS can provide excellent quality psychiatric treatment and TMS therapy for depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, post-partum, tinnitus, or chronic migraines. At Anew Era TMS Austin, our priority is patient care and comfort driven by a personalized treatment plan.
If you or a loved one are struggling with a mental illness, Anew Era TMS can provide excellent quality psychiatric treatment and TMS therapy for depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, post-partum, tinnitus, or chronic migraines. At Anew Era TMS Austin, our priority is patient care and comfort driven by a personalized treatment plan.
(512) 488-4834 View (512) 488-4834
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Mindful Innovations Counseling Services, PLLC
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78209
Whether you are seeking help with recovery, mental health, co-occurring disorder, marital or relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma related symptoms, PTSD, or just need some extra support the therapists at Mindful Innovations provide a safe and confidential environment. Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan with your input. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life. All of the therapists at Mindful Innovations are licensed through the state of Texas in either addiction counseling or professional mental health counseling. We have therapists who specialize in addiction and recovery, trauma and PTSD, and mindfulness based stress reduction.
Whether you are seeking help with recovery, mental health, co-occurring disorder, marital or relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma related symptoms, PTSD, or just need some extra support the therapists at Mindful Innovations provide a safe and confidential environment. Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan with your input. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life. All of the therapists at Mindful Innovations are licensed through the state of Texas in either addiction counseling or professional mental health counseling. We have therapists who specialize in addiction and recovery, trauma and PTSD, and mindfulness based stress reduction.
(210) 864-5262 View (210) 864-5262
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Alta Loma Transformational Services
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Georgetown, TX 78626
Alta Loma is a transformational experience for individuals diagnosed with chronic Psychiatric and Substance Abuse issues. Alta Loma is designed as a solution for individuals with Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders who may not have found success at other traditional treatment programs. By providing a structured environment where residents can find emotional and psychological stability, Alta Loma will address the whole person and help them to integrate successfully into society.
Alta Loma is a transformational experience for individuals diagnosed with chronic Psychiatric and Substance Abuse issues. Alta Loma is designed as a solution for individuals with Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders who may not have found success at other traditional treatment programs. By providing a structured environment where residents can find emotional and psychological stability, Alta Loma will address the whole person and help them to integrate successfully into society.
(737) 215-4152 View (737) 215-4152
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Continuum Outpatient Center
Treatment Center, LCDC, LCSW, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78249
Continuum Outpatient Center is a tranquil setting where clients are welcomed and accepted. Here, clients learn to love themselves and create healthy, balanced lives and relationships. Built around healing, respect, empowerment and choice; clients receive individualized care. We utilize evidence-based treatment modalities with an underlying holistic, strength-based approach. Programming offers a flexible foundation for each clients recovery journey built around community, strengthening the family, and positive connections. We pride ourselves on truly providing an individualized approach to address mental health, substance abuse, and other co-occurring disorders.
Continuum Outpatient Center is a tranquil setting where clients are welcomed and accepted. Here, clients learn to love themselves and create healthy, balanced lives and relationships. Built around healing, respect, empowerment and choice; clients receive individualized care. We utilize evidence-based treatment modalities with an underlying holistic, strength-based approach. Programming offers a flexible foundation for each clients recovery journey built around community, strengthening the family, and positive connections. We pride ourselves on truly providing an individualized approach to address mental health, substance abuse, and other co-occurring disorders.
(210) 361-1342 View (210) 361-1342
Klarisana Austin - Ketamine Therapy
Treatment Center, MD
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78758
Many of our patients have tried other therapies and have just not had success in getting the relief they need. Our patients who suffer from depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other conditions are looking for a fundamental reset of their mental paradigm. Traditional treatments such as SSRI's will "lower the volume" but what patients really want is to "change the channel..."
Many of our patients have tried other therapies and have just not had success in getting the relief they need. Our patients who suffer from depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other conditions are looking for a fundamental reset of their mental paradigm. Traditional treatments such as SSRI's will "lower the volume" but what patients really want is to "change the channel..."
(210) 879-6610 View (210) 879-6610
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Soba Texas
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78253
Soba Texas is a part of the Soba Recovery Centers family of treatment centers, located in beautiful San Antonio, Texas that offers a full continuum of care to those suffering from drug& alcohol abuse. Our program offers luxury amenities and evidence-based treatment at our ranch-style property, just minutes outside metro San Antonio. We aim to help anyone suffering from substance abuse in finding recovery, regardless of if you attend our program or not.
Soba Texas is a part of the Soba Recovery Centers family of treatment centers, located in beautiful San Antonio, Texas that offers a full continuum of care to those suffering from drug& alcohol abuse. Our program offers luxury amenities and evidence-based treatment at our ranch-style property, just minutes outside metro San Antonio. We aim to help anyone suffering from substance abuse in finding recovery, regardless of if you attend our program or not.
(844) 915-3225 View (844) 915-3225
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Recovery Unplugged Austin Rehab Center
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Austin, TX 78724
Music is our medicine at Recovery Unplugged, and we serve it up in heaping doses. All of our licensed therapists creatively blend clinically-proven methods of therapy with music to provide you with an effective, individualized, and unique rehab experience. Utilizing music in your care can act as a catalyst to gently break down barriers that you may have built up through years of addiction or alcoholism. Recovery Unplugged knows how to harness the healing power of music - our methodology has been proven to yield long-term recovery success rates 4x higher than the national average (Nova Southeastern University, 2018). You can be treated with us through a complete continuum of care including: Detox, Inpatient (Residential and Partial Hospitalization), Intensive Outpatient, and Transitional Living Programs. You don't need to play an instrument for Recovery Unplugged to help you get sober - you just need to love music!
Music is our medicine at Recovery Unplugged, and we serve it up in heaping doses. All of our licensed therapists creatively blend clinically-proven methods of therapy with music to provide you with an effective, individualized, and unique rehab experience. Utilizing music in your care can act as a catalyst to gently break down barriers that you may have built up through years of addiction or alcoholism. Recovery Unplugged knows how to harness the healing power of music - our methodology has been proven to yield long-term recovery success rates 4x higher than the national average (Nova Southeastern University, 2018). You can be treated with us through a complete continuum of care including: Detox, Inpatient (Residential and Partial Hospitalization), Intensive Outpatient, and Transitional Living Programs. You don't need to play an instrument for Recovery Unplugged to help you get sober - you just need to love music!
(507) 481-1677 View (507) 481-1677
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Omega Recovery
Treatment Center, PhD, LCSW-R
Not Verified Not Verified
Austin, TX 78704
Premier Technology Addiction & Mental Health Treatment Center Located In The Heart Of Downtown Austin TX. Our holistic, nationally-recognized and accredited program is here to provide you with the best evidence-based care, regardless of which stage of recovery you are in. Whether you’re seeking help for yourself or a loved one struggling with recovery – we can help.
Premier Technology Addiction & Mental Health Treatment Center Located In The Heart Of Downtown Austin TX. Our holistic, nationally-recognized and accredited program is here to provide you with the best evidence-based care, regardless of which stage of recovery you are in. Whether you’re seeking help for yourself or a loved one struggling with recovery – we can help.
(737) 204-8205 View (737) 204-8205

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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.