Online Mental Health Support for Bipolar Disorder
When your emotions feel like they’re coming and going in waves, just getting through the day can feel like a lot
How Do I Know if Psychiatry and Talk Therapy Is Right For Me?
It’s okay to reach out for support, even if you’re still sorting things out. If you’ve been feeling stuck with the emotional highs and lows of bipolar disorder, talking with someone can make things feel a little less heavy.
Psychiatry and talk therapy often work best together, helping you better understand what you’re feeling, where it’s coming from, and how to manage it in ways that feel doable. Some people find relief through therapy alone, like using simple tools to work through their thoughts.
For others, a combination of medication and therapy brings the most relief. Medication can play a helpful role in reducing the intensity of bipolar symptoms, making it easier to get through the day. What matters most is finding what works for you and having support along the way. Here are a few ways we can make this happen:
Understanding patterns in your mood - We’ll explore what might trigger changes in your energy or emotions and work together to recognize early signs of mood shifts so you can respond with care and confidence.
Uncovering ways to manage stress - Therapy can offer supportive tools to help you move through the highs and lows with more ease. Together, we’ll find strategies that help you feel more supported, even in stressful moments.
Finding coping strategies that work for you - Creating routines, calming habits, or having small, structured steps are all great coping mechanisms to help you deal with stressors. Therapy can help you find what works best for you and incorporate these tools into your daily life.
What Can Bipolar Disorder Look Like?
Most of us experience emotional ups and downs, but when those shifts are more intense or seem to come out of nowhere, it could point to something deeper. Stressful situations and uncertain moments can elevate bipolar symptoms, which may show up in physical and psychological ways.
Physical Signs
Significant appetite changes accompanied by weight gain or loss
Taking part in risky or reckless behavior to seek pleasure
Hyperactivity or significant increase in energy
Psychological Signs
Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep for extended periods
Feeling extremely sad or hopeless
Indecisiveness or loss of interest in activities
Mental Health Care That Fits Your Life
Taking care of your mental health should feel like it’s built around you. At Lavender Psychiatry, we make it easier than ever to get kind, high-quality care from board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioners.
All appointments happen online, so you can connect with a provider from the comfort of home. Our Care team will get to know what you’re looking for and match you with a provider who will understand what you’re going through. With deep experience in conditions like bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADHD, and depression, our psych NPs bring a thoughtful, empathetic approach to every session.
Mental health care should be clinically effective and feel emotionally safe, and we strive for just that at Lavender Psychiatry. Real support, thoughtful guidance, and a space where your feelings are felt, respected, and cared for.
Getting started can feel overwhelming, but we’ll make sure you won’t feel alone along the way.