Manage Your Bipolar with Online Therapy

Category: Bipolar Online Therapy | Last updated: February 1st, 2022 | Reviewed and approved by:
Dr. Steven Gans, MD
Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, PhD

While it is common for people to experience mood swings from time to time, bipolar disorder is much more severe. When someone has bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) their mood shifts from periods of over-excitement and feeling like you're "on fire" (manic episodes) to periods of feeling severely depressed (depressive episodes).

During manic episodes, it's common to have a generally elevated mood, be highly active, experience higher self-esteem and need less sleep. This often alternates with depressive periods where you feel little joy in life, have problems sleeping, gain or lose weight and experience a loss of energy.

While this can be stressful and even debilitating, there is hope. Our therapy for bipolar is based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which has been shown in research studies to help people with bipolar disorder, often used in conjunction with medication. You see, it is your thoughts that affect your perception of the world, and with bipolar disorder, your brain tends to process information in an inaccurate and distorted way. With the help of your therapist, you will be able to identify and challenge these distorted and negative thought patterns that cause your stress and even harmful behavior. By identifying the situations that trigger your manic and depressive episodes, you will be more aware of when a mood shift is about to happen. And, eventually, you will be able to control your emotions and stress. By discovering new coping and behavioral skills, you will be able to stick to a treatment plan and live a more stable lifestyle, which will reduce the risks of a relapse.

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Our online therapy services have received 3298 reviews and the average rating is 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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"Have only had 2 sessions, but it's been a positive experience so far."

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"I Love Mina So Much! She is very helpful and easy to WITH. She gives me ALOT of ways to EXAMINE MY LIFE SO THAT I CAN FIND HAPPINESS FOR “ME” FIRST. You don’t see that in a lot of therapists. Also, I don’t see her choosing sides. I would NEVER WANT OR ASK FOR ANOTHER THERAPIST.
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"Interface and worksheets are easy to navigate, helpful, and apply to many situations. My therapist Shelly is extremely understanding, easy to talk to, and is always willing to put in extra effort in order to help.
Would recommend"

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"I am amazed at the quickness and sharpness of my therapist. She gets back to me quickly and always with insights and guidance and observations. It is a bit labor intensive with the worksheets and planning, but worth it!!!!!"

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"This so far has been an easy quick set up to start therapy."

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"This has been so very helpful! Very easy to schedule, the convenience is unparalleled. Therapy has been a huge boon for me."

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"The therapist, CBT exercises and homework a very helpful and engaging. They keep me focused on my goals."

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"My therapist makes me feel safe and comfortable. We have connected well."

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"After working with Marie Chisholm for a while, for the first time in what seems to be 10 years I no longer feel depressed."

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"I really like the chat option to talk to my therapist because it gives me enough time and space to sit down whenever I can, given my unpredictable schedule - it's really helpful to know that I can seek for help whenever I can. The platform is intuitive, very direct and straightforward and you won't get lost using it."

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