Specialties
Online care for bipolar disorder
Steady, ongoing support to manage mood changes, find the right medication and protect the life you're building.
How can therapy and medication help with bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder causes shifts in mood, energy and activity, from high or irritable periods to times of depression. These changes can affect sleep, relationships, work and decisions.
With the right treatment, most people with bipolar disorder lead full, stable lives. We focus on finding a medication plan that works for you, spotting early warning signs and building routines that support steady moods.
- Medication management. Mood-stabilizing medication is usually the foundation of care. We'll find the right fit, watch for side effects and arrange any lab work you need.
- Talk therapy. Learn your personal warning signs, protect your sleep and routines, and plan ahead for difficult periods.
- Both together. Medication and therapy work best as a team, and having both with one practitioner keeps your care connected.
Symptoms
Common signs of bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder includes highs and lows. Signs can include:
During high (manic or hypomanic) periods
- Much less need for sleep without feeling tired
- Racing thoughts or talking very fast
- Unusual confidence or big, risky plans
- Spending, driving or acting more impulsively
During low (depressive) periods
- Deep sadness or emptiness
- Low energy and losing interest in things
- Sleeping much more or much less
- Feeling hopeless or worthless
Only a qualified clinician can make a diagnosis. This page is general information, not medical advice.
Care from a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner
Your care is led by Abimbola Shadare, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She can evaluate, diagnose and treat mental health conditions, prescribe medication and provide talk therapy, so your whole plan lives in one place.
Every visit is by secure video, from home or wherever you feel comfortable. We take time to listen, explain your options clearly and make decisions with you, not for you. More about Abimbola
Questions
Questions about bipolar disorder care
Can't find your answer? Contact us or call +1 (240) 593-2260.
Can bipolar disorder be treated online?
Yes. Diagnosis and ongoing medication management can be done safely by video. If you need lab tests, we'll arrange them at a lab near you.
What if I'm not sure it's bipolar disorder?
That's what the first evaluation is for. Mood changes can have many causes, and getting the right diagnosis shapes the right treatment.
How often will I have appointments?
Visits are usually closer together while we find the right medication, then spaced out once your moods are steady.
What should I do if my symptoms get much worse?
Contact us as soon as you notice warning signs. If you are in danger or thinking of harming yourself, call or text 988 or call 911 right away.