Bipolar Disorder Treatment
Bipolar disorder is a chronic mental health condition marked by intense mood swings, from intense highs to depressive lows. These shifts can affect energy, decision-making, sleep, and your ability to function day-to-day.
Capital Psychiatry Group’s board-certified psychologists & psychiatrists specialize in providing bipolar treatment (therapy, counseling & medication). We help manage all types of bipolar disorders, including Bipolar I, Bipolar II, and Cyclothymia. Our expert screenings/diagnoses and personalized treatment help patients of all ages lead more stable and fulfilling lives.
Control Highs and Lows With CPG’s Bipolar Care
Bipolar disorder affects 2.8% of the U.S. population and 46 million people worldwide. Bipolar disorder isn’t just “mood swings,” it’s a cycle of emotional extremes. These shifts can drain your energy, ideas, or make you feel overwhelmed. But you’re not alone, CPG is here with expert outpatient bipolar care with a suite of therapeutic and counseling services.
Capital Psychiatry Group’s board-certified psychiatrists & psychologists deliver outpatient bipolar treatment. With expert telepsychiatry & in-clinic options, our goal is to stabilize your mood and improve focus under clinical supervision.
Types of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder comes in a few forms, with the most common being bipolar I, bipolar II, and cyclothymia.
Bipolar I
is defined by at least one episode of mania, an intense state of elevated mood, energy, or irritability that lasts more than a week. These episodes can disrupt sleep, behavior, and daily life. Most people with bipolar I also go through depressive episodes, though not always.
Bipolar II
involves patterns of depression and hypomania. It is a less severe form of mania. Unlike bipolar I, full manic episodes don’t occur, and people often seek help during the depressive phases, unaware of the hypomanic ones.
Cyclothymia
is a rarer, milder version of bipolar disorder. In this type of bipolar disorder, you may experience frequent mood swings between low-grade depression and hypomania. Its symptoms are less intense but are still disruptive over time.
Bipolar II and cyclothymia can be harder to detect. That is why evaluation by a mental health professional is important for an accurate diagnosis.
Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
It’s normal to have emotional ups and downs occasionally; brief mood changes lasting hours are typical and do not imply bipolar disorder. Understanding the nature, duration, and intensity is the key to identifying bipolar disorder. The symptoms of bipolar disorder may include symptoms of mania, depression, and hypomania.
Manic in Bipolar Disorder
Manic episodes can initially feel energizing, but they often escalate into overwhelming and unpredictable experiences. These episodes typically last a week or more and may become so intense that hospitalization is necessary.
Common symptoms include:
- An unusually elevated mood or intense irritability
- Getting significantly less sleep than usual
- Feeling overconfident or euphoric, with a sense of invincibility
- Speaking rapidly or more often
- Uncontrollable irrational thoughts
- Trouble concentrating or staying on task
- Impulsive or risky behaviors, excessive spending
Hypomania in Bipolar Disorder
Hypomania is a milder form of bipolar mania that can significantly affect mood, energy, and behavior, though it often goes unrecognized. These episodes usually last at least four days and, unlike full mania, do not typically lead to hospitalization or severe impairments.
Common symptoms of hypomania include:
- Elevated or unusually cheerful mood
- Increased energy or physical activity
- Needing less sleep without feeling tired
- Heightened self-confidence or an inflated sense of ability
- Talking more than usual or feeling pressure to keep talking
- Racing thoughts or easily jumping between ideas
- Increased goal-directed activity (e.g., work, social, creative projects)
- Engaging in impulsive behaviors (e.g., spending sprees, risky decisions)
Depression in Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar depression is not only feeling low; it involves intense, prolonged symptoms that often last two weeks or more and can significantly interfere with daily life.
Common symptoms include:
- Persistent sadness, hopelessness, or anxiety
- Loss of interest or pleasure in activities
- Fatigue or low energy
- Difficulty concentrating, slowed thoughts or movements
- Changes in appetite, eating significantly more or less
- Disrupted sleep, either too much or too little
- Intense feelings of guilt or worthlessness
- Thoughts of death or suicide
Therapies and Counseling We Offer for Bipolar
Board-certified psychiatrists and psychologists of CPG extensively offer therapies and counseling services for all types of bipolar disorders. Our bipolar therapy services include, but are not limited to:
Family Therapy / Marriage Therapy
Supportive Psychotherapy
Psychoeducation / Psychotherapy
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive Therapy
Relationship Counseling
Relapse Prevention Therapy
Stress Management
Group Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Mood Disorders Counseling
How We Diagnose Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder can’t be cured, but with the right care, symptoms can be managed effectively. At Capital Psychiatry Group, treatment includes extensive therapies, counseling & medication, with lifestyle changes even for milder forms like cyclothymia.
- Our providers will discuss how bipolar affects your sleep, focus, energy, and relationships.
- We will review your family and personal mental health history.
- CPG professionals will rule out co-occurring conditions like trauma, depression, or substance use.
- We use DSM-5 criteria to identify your exact bipolar type.
- If diagnosed, we provide a treatment plan with safe medication.
- CPG delivers therapy, counseling, and medication when needed.
Why Choose CPG for Bipolar Treatment
Capital Psychiatry Group is a trusted bipolar therapy and medication provider. Our certified psychiatrists and psychologists always prioritize the individual patients and create a customized treatment plan:
- All insurances accepted
- 6+ clinics & increasing
- Walk-in appointments
- Weekend appointments
- Extensive therapies & counseling
- Trusted medication management
- Personalized treatment plan
- Board-certified psychiatrists & psychologists
- Same-day virtual/clinical appointments
High, Low, Numb, Loud, We Help You Change Cycle
Bipolar disorder can feel like riding waves of energy, silence, sparks, and stillness. At Capital Psychiatry Group, we see you, and we understand. You don’t need to hide your highs or justify your lows. Whether you’re wide awake at 3 AM or struggling to get out of bed at 10 PM, our experienced psychiatrists & psychologists offer care that’s steady, compassionate, and tailored to your journey.
Locations We Serve
Capital Psychiatry Group makes it easy to get expert bipolar disorder care in-clinic and online. Our online treatment is available, including Ewing, Delran, Hamilton Township, Brick Township, Lakewood, Holmdel, Plainsboro, Newark, Hasbrouck Heights, Old Bridge, South Plainfield, and nearby areas. With secure telehealth & accessible clinic visits, you can connect with a licensed provider who understands your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we accept all insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare. Our human support team will verify your coverage before your first appointment.
Good news for you, we offer walk-in appointments and same-day appointments both in-clinic & online.
You'll speak with a licensed psychiatrist through a secure video call. They’ll ask questions about the severity of your symptoms, your and your family's medical history. We use DSM-5 criteria and trusted screening tools for diagnosis, and once diagnosed, we will share a personalized treatment plan.
We provide both in-person and online outpatient treatment. Please call us at 609-323-5252, and our human support team will guide you to our nearest clinic. And if you are too busy and want to remove the hassle of traveling, then we also offer telepsychiatry services. Mean, no matter where you are in New Jersey, our trusted healthcare is always within your reach.
