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13,966 people sought bipolar disorder therapy help in Virginia in the last year

Discover how starting therapy with a bipolar disorder can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Starting Bipolar disorder therapy

What is bipolar disorder therapy?

Bipolar disorder therapy from our providers at Thriveworks in Ashland, VA is an effective form of mental health treatment for those with bipolar disorder. It helps one to better navigate their unique experience, which might come with hypomanic, manic, or depressive episodes.

How does bipolar disorder therapy work?

Bipolar disorder therapy works to help you manage your specific symptoms as well as improve your relationships. It can also help you cope with stress, a major contributor to the disorder.

Is bipolar disorder therapy conducted in person or online?

Our bipolar disorder therapy services are conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you when working with one of providers at Thriveworks in Ashland, VA.

How long does bipolar disorder therapy last?

The length of bipolar disorder therapy sessions will vary from one person to the next, dependent on their specific needs. However, short-term, problem-focused therapy for bipolar disorder typically lasts for 12-16 weeks. Therapy may last longer for those who have more severe or persistent symptoms.

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Bipolar Disorder Therapy – Counselors and Therapists in Hanover, VA

Bipolar disorder is an illness that seriously impacts the brain. This illness is also classified as manic depression. Individuals with bipolar disorder experience severe irregular mood changes: they can feel completely positive one minute and extremely down and negative the next.d

At Thriveworks Hanover, we offer comprehensive treatment for the symptoms of bipolar disorder. To work with one of our therapists, call or go online to get started today.

Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar episodes can last for several days every day depending on the individual. These moods can impact sleep, employment, activity, behavior, or thoughts. These episodes tend to increase in intensity and energy can increase or decrease drastically. The following symptoms are broken down between manic episodes and depressive episodes.

Treatment Options at Thriveworks

Some of the services Thriveworks can provide for clients with bipolar disorder include:

  • Medication management: At qualified locations, Thriveworks offers virtual medication management services to help stabilize mood swings and manage symptoms of bipolar disorder.
  • Psychoeducation: Clients receive information about bipolar disorder, including symptoms, triggers, and treatment options, to better understand and manage their condition.
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): CBT helps individuals identify and challenge negative thought patterns, manage stress, and develop coping skills to prevent mood episodes.
  • Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy (IPSRT): IPSRT focuses on stabilizing daily routines, managing interpersonal conflicts, and regulating sleep and activity patterns to prevent mood fluctuations.
  • Lifestyle adjustments: Therapists work with clients to make lifestyle changes such as improving sleep hygiene, adopting a healthy diet

Find Healing in Treatment

Call Thriveworks Ashland—because there’s no reason to delay getting a professional’s help. With a provider’s support, you can reclaim your life from the symptoms of bipolar disorder.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Ashland therapists and counselors accept 4 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • United Healthcare | Optum

  • United Healthcare | Optum EAP

Self-pay costs at Ashland
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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4.5 Thriveworks Ashland reviews are collected through Thriveworks.com.
★★★★★
Thriveworks helped me realize that I do believe people can change. I’m not the person I was three months ago, broken and fearful. I’m healthy and happy and for the first time being kind to myself. Thank you for giving me my life back.
Read more Thriveworks helped me realize that I do believe people can change. I’m not the person I was three months ago, broken and fearful. I’m healthy and happy and for the first time being kind to myself. Thank you for giving me my life back.
Anonymous Thriveworks Client
Review left on Thriveworks.com

Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Ashland is located in the same building as Ashland Internal Medicine, A16 Coding Training Institute, Primis, Edward Jones Financial Advisor, H&R Block, Commonwealth Clinic, and a USPS collection box. Nearby is a Food Lion grocery store, Best Dry Cleaners, Petco, Burkes Outlet, and Virginia ABC Store. A Truist bank is also nearby, as well as Fire & Chicken, El Azteca Ashland, and Starbucks restaurants. Across N Washington Highway is a Hardee’s and Wawa. South of the location is the intersection of N Washington Highway and England Street.

Phone number

(804) 531-3165

Languages spoken by VA providers

  • English
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