Treatment Programs for Bipolar I & II in California
Treating Bipolar Disorder
Living with bipolar disorder can be frightening and exhausting. If left untreated, the intensity of mood swings can escalate into hazardous behavior with detrimental consequences.
Our team at Clear Behavioral Health has created an effective program structure for bipolar disorder treatments customized to treat symptoms and alleviate the stigma and shame for people with bipolar disorder.
Bipolar Disorder Treatment at Clear Behavioral Health
At Clear, we have created custom treatment programs to help you manage your bipolar disorder with our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), and residential treatment program. We are proud to offer these treatment programs conveniently in-network and partnering with most insurance providers.
We provide outpatient treatment for bipolar in Los Angeles, and Redondo Beach, residential treatment in Manhattan Beach and Torrance, and an online option for both PHP and IOP to all of California.
Both adults and teens with bipolar disorder benefit from our programs. We work with you to determine which program best suits your individual symptoms and needs.
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Assessment of Your Bipolar Symptoms
Upon initiation into our programs, our clinical staff will provide a thorough assessment and collaborate with you to determine the best level of care to treat your bipolar disorder and manage your symptoms.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) & Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
When you don’t require residential care, or are transitioning from it, or are looking for a more elevated level of care than a weekly therapy session, our PHP and IOP programs offer structured support while allowing you to maintain certain aspects of your daily routine.
Both programs include one-on-one and group therapy sessions with medication management where needed, case management sessions on an individual and group level, and our holistic therapy. Our outpatient treatment programs allow a more flexible schedule to live at home while attending the program during the day or evening and provides a community of mentors, relapse prevention education, personalized assessments, and holistic healing methods, and our PHP and IOP treatments ensure sustainable mind-body wellness.
PHP Includes:
90 days of treatment | 5 days per week | 6 hours per day
Monday through Friday
IOP Includes:
6-8 weeks of treatment | 3 days a week | 3 hours per day
This option works with your schedule, Monday through Friday
What to expect with our PHP and IOP programs
Depending on the level of care that best suits your needs, you may begin with our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and transition to the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), or begin directly at the IOP level.
Wherever your journey begins, after completing your treatment, you’ll become part of our supportive alumni community, offering encouragement and inspiration to others on their path to wellness. Our programs are carefully designed to include individual and group therapy, comprehensive case management, holistic treatments, and medication management. This integrated approach ensures a treatment plan that promotes healing at every stage. These programs include:
Individual therapy
Weekly sessions with a therapist to help you explore the underlying causes of your condition, identify your triggers, and develop coping strategies to last a lifetime.
Medication management
If necessary, our clinicians will prescribe and monitor medications to manage your condition symptoms and support wellbeing.
Case management
Weekly case management meetings will help you to develop life skills, build healthy daily routines, and support reintegration into your daily life.
Group therapy
Daily group therapy sessions help you to build a supportive network of peers and explore therapeutic techniques like CBT, mindfulness and art therapy.
Holistic groups
Yoga, meditation, sound baths, and other holistic therapies are practiced daily to restore balance between your mind and body.
We are in-network.
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Virtual/Online IOP Programs for Bipolar Disorder
We have created our IOP program to be conveniently accessible online, from the comfort of your own device. This program has all the benefits of our in-person programs, with private and secure software to provide treatment around your schedule.
Our in-person locations are available throughout Los Angeles and the Redondo Beach area while our virtual programs are available to all residents of California.
Our PHP and IOP programs for bipolar disorder are available in different healing environments, whether you require residential or outpatient care, need teen-specific mental health treatment, or want to join the program virtually, we are available and accessible to your unique condition.
Outpatient PHP and IOP programs
Our Residential Mental Health Treatment for Bipolar Disorder
In more advanced cases of bipolar disorder, you can experience bipolar symptoms that interfere with functioning in your daily life. We offer residential mental health treatment for when you experience life-altering bipolar symptoms, so you can treat your symptoms in a safe and nurturing atmosphere. Our residential facilities offer the same methods of therapy as our outpatient option, but with extended care, such as reflections and 24/7 support from our staff.
We have comfortable rooms, expansive kitchens with daily meal delivery, and time in nature. With our constant support, you can address your bipolar disorder symptoms, reduce mood swings, and learn coping strategies to integrate back into your day-to-day life.
What is Bipolar Disorder?
Not everyone experiences bipolar disorder the same way. There are three types, and each of them includes a depressive and manic/hypomanic episode. The nature of the mood episode can make you feel impulsive, engage in erratic behavior, have poor anger management, self-harm, experience increased energy, experience intense sadness, feel suicidal, and changes in sleep and appetite.
We will help you determine the type of bipolar disorder you are experiencing to develop the perfect personalized treatment plan. If you are experiencing Bipolar Disorder symptoms, finding a solution can feel daunting. Clear is here to support you in finding a helpful solution.
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Signs and Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
When you have Bipolar Disorder, you might experience:
Depressive Episode
- Feeling worthlessness, guilt, difficulty concentrating
- Suicidal ideation
- Loss of interest in pleasurable activities
- Difficulty managing anger
- Self-harm
- Being psychiatrically hospitalized
Mania/Hypomania Episode
- Grandiose behavior
- Decreased need for sleep (may be up for a day or more)
- Increased energy, restlessness, impulsive decisions, erratic behavior
- Sexual impulsivity
- Risk-taking behavior
- Exaggerated belief in self
Types of Bipolar Disorder
Our clinicians have years of experience, training, and expertise in helping people navigate bipolar disorder. Empathically effective bipolar disorder treatment starts with an accurate diagnosis. Bipolar Diagnoses include:
- Bipolar I Disorder: With Bipolar I Disorder, you experience mood shifts that transition between mania and depressive episodes. Manic episodes typically last a week and depressive episodes up to 2 weeks. Your mood may stabilize. However, recurrent episodes of mania and depression precipitate shortly after. The intensity of the manic and depressive episodes usually requires psychiatric hospitalization.
- Bipolar II Disorder: In Bipolar II Disorder, you may experience a pattern of depressive episodes alternating with hypomanic episodes (less severe than full-blown mania). Hypomania involves a distinct period of elevated or irritable mood and increased activity or energy that lasts at least 4 days. Unlike Bipolar I, the manic episodes in Bipolar II are not severe enough to cause significant impairment in social or occupational functioning, nor do they require hospitalization.
- Cyclothymic Disorder: Cyclothymic Disorder is a lower form of Bipolar symptoms. Key indicators are that the mood fluctuation between hypomania and depression is less severe in intensity and duration. While less severe than Bipolar I or II, cyclothymic disorder still significantly impacts daily functioning and can progress into more severe forms of bipolar disorder.
With Bipolar Disorder, you may experience other mental health challenges such as anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). We will capture your unique mental health needs and build a program that serves you best.
If Bipolar disorder is contributing to substance use issues, Clear can assist you as well. Our dual-diagnosis outpatient and residential programs are clinically designed to provide treatment and management of underlying bipolar symptoms that may lead to substance use behavior.
How to Treat Bipolar Disorder
Our clinicians are skilled, educated, and trained in a range of modalities for treating bipolar disorder. At Clear, we understand that the individual is unique, and we curate treatment that is efficient and tailored to each person’s clinical needs. Our clinical approach is collaborative, including individual therapies, group therapies, and holistic therapies. Our clinical framework is comprehensive and keen on managing bipolar symptoms.
If the higher level of care offered by our residential and outpatient programs isn’t the best fit, we will work with you to determine if our sister program, Neuro Wellness Spa, which offers individual therapy and psychotropic medication services, is the best option.
Managing bipolar disorder can be distressing and debilitating. The journey to finding appropriate, effective care may have left you exhausted and lethargic. At Clear Behavioral Health, we will clinically support you, provide empathy, and are equipped with evidence-based tools that will help you navigate bipolar disorder. Take a step towards healing and reach out to our team today. Clarity, balance, and internal tranquility is possible.
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Frequently asked questions
Read through our FAQ for any questions you may have or give us a call today. We are here to answer your questions and support you or your loved one through their healing journey.
What causes bipolar disorder?
There is no specific cause for bipolar disorder, but experts have found biological, environmental and substance abuse factors significantly increase the risk for developing symptoms. Usually first appearing in your 20’s, bipolar symptoms can worsen over time if not properly treated.
How do I know if I have bipolar disorder?
You may have bipolar disorder if you experience extreme mood swings, called mania and depression, that are long-lasting. Symptoms vary depending on your unique experience, but when you find your symptoms are affecting your daily life, mental health treatment could help you stabilize and get back to enjoying your life. Learn more about bipolar disorder.
Can you overcome bipolar disorder?
Absolutely. With proper treatment from mental health professionals, the proper medication to stabilize your bipolar symptoms, and therapy to help you learn the tools needed to handle bipolar disorder, you can absolutely get back to enjoying your life without the weight or mood swings of bipolar disorder. Give us a call today to learn more about our treatment options.
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