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Bipolar Disorder Therapy
Steady the swings and protect the routine. Therapy that works alongside your medical care.
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4.95from 113 reviews
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- UnitedHealthcare
- Aetna
- Medicare
- Oscar Health
- Meritain Health
- Oxford Health Plans
- Cigna
- Optum
- Highmark BCBS WNY
- Univera Healthcare
- MagnaCare
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Industry-leading, structured care
Progress measured monthly, not guessed at
We respond within one business day
Every clinician state-licensed
Why MindView
Most therapy for Bipolar Disorder has no structure. Ours has four stages and a scoreboard.
Most practices deliver therapy for Bipolar Disorder however the therapist you happened to get was trained. We run one format for every client, and we measure it.
- 01
Intake
What is actually going on, rated 0 to 10 as your baseline.
- 02
Your history
Why it is happening. History, relationships, work, health.
- 03
Treatment plan
Written and collaborative, built against those causes.
- 04
Monthly review
Standardized measures, reviewed with you. You see the trend.
A license is where our training starts, not where it ends.
Every clinician is state-licensed before they see a single client. Then they train with us across every modality, and how to match one to the problem in front of them.
What clients say
4.95 averagefrom 113 reviews
- 5 out of 5 stars
MindView Therapy has great customer service and is very flexible, with good therapist availability and clear communication of any changes. Genuinely a great place for therapy with zero judgement.
Kailani M.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The support staff was very helpful in assisting me to find the right provider. And the provider they found me is personable, a good listener, has good advice, and appears to be quite knowledgeable. I'm very happy with my decision to go with MindView.
Kevin R.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I truly felt seen, heard and understood by my therapist. Goals and next step expectations were clearly explained for processing.
Diane S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I had a great onboarding experience with MindView. My therapist took the time to do a really thorough intake, which I appreciated, and the staff keeps communication clear and consistent. Plus, they handled my insurance verification hassle free.
Jennifer P.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I'm new to this therapy place, however the couples therapist we are seeing is amazing so far. She's a great listener and I can't wait to see how much further we can get with her guidance.
Maritza M.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Great therapists, excellent customer service.
Meta
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- 5 out of 5 stars
My therapist has been incredibly supportive and compassionate. She creates a safe, welcoming space, and I truly feel heard and understood. I'm very grateful for her guidance. Highly recommend.
Laura S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The clinician is helpful. I would recommend this to my friends. I can communicate better with my family members. Thanks for your cooperation.
Sharmin S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The process to find a therapist was very smooth and quick. The intake did take some time, but it was a very thorough process. Overall a great service and very helpful.
Jorge Z.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Helpful, and they let you know everything in advance.
Naphtali S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
MindView Therapy has been wonderful to work with. The team is kind, responsive, and made the entire process feel easy from the start. I always felt heard and supported, and I really appreciate the compassionate care I've received. Highly recommend.
Angela D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had a great experience with MindView. They are easy to communicate with and handle my needs quickly. I've had some great sessions with my therapist and would highly recommend checking them out.
Kylah B.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
My therapist has done a great job of teaching me how to translate my thoughts into personal feelings, as well as helpful techniques to deal with my anxiety.
Ladale N.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I cannot say enough good things about my counselor. From the very start she made me feel heard, respected, and supported without judgement. She is a great listener and challenges me to grow in healthy ways.
Barbara D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
She is such a great therapist. She really listens to what you are saying and helps you figure out situations.
Leah D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The process from start to finish is made so easy. You get assigned to someone quickly and can choose from various time slots to work around your schedule. No sitting on a phone waiting, just quick and to the point with every step.
Shannon G.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had such a positive experience with MindView Therapy. The sessions have given me so much clarity and practical tools to handle life's ups and downs. I feel more equipped and confident moving forward. If you are looking for a supportive and insightful therapy experience, I highly recommend them.
Lucie L.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
She is an amazing therapist. She understands me and where I am coming from without hesitation. It is a complete judgement-free zone.
Barbie Z.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had a really wonderful experience at MindView. My therapist is a great listener and always made me feel heard and understood. I've seen meaningful progress. Would recommend.
Manana D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Kind, helpful, and good at what they do! My therapist is truly one-of-a-kind, and has helped me so much.
Nick B.
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Bipolar disorder causes distinct shifts in mood, energy, and activity, from elevated or high-energy periods to depressive ones. It is usually managed with medication prescribed by a doctor. Therapy complements that medical care. It helps you spot early warning signs, steady your sleep and daily routines, and cope with mood changes over time.
Does this sound like you?
- You have weeks where you barely sleep and take on everything, then weeks where getting out of bed feels impossible.
- You made decisions during a high period that you are still paying for.
- You take your medication and you still want help with the day to day.
- You watch your own mood the way other people watch the weather.
- Your family notices the shift before you do.
- You want a plan for the next episode instead of being caught off guard.
You do not have to be in crisis to start. If several of these sound familiar, therapy can help.
If several of these sound familiar, that is worth talking about.
Choose a time and send your request. It takes about 30 seconds and one short form.
Bipolar disorder involves distinct shifts in mood, energy, and activity. Those shifts run from elevated, high-energy periods to periods of depression. It is a lifelong condition, and with ongoing treatment many people manage it and live full lives.
What is bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder is a mood condition marked by episodes of mania or hypomania and episodes of depression. During high periods you may sleep very little, talk quickly, take on too much, or make impulsive decisions. During low periods you may feel hopeless, exhausted, and unable to concentrate.
The National Institute of Mental Health describes these as distinct episodes, not ordinary ups and downs. The pattern matters more than any single hard week. Bipolar I involves at least one full manic episode. Bipolar II involves hypomania alongside depression. Both are real medical conditions, and neither is a character flaw.
Is bipolar disorder treated with medication or therapy?
Usually both. Medication prescribed and monitored by a doctor is the foundation of treatment. Therapy does not replace it, and we will not suggest otherwise.
What therapy adds is skill and structure. Your therapist helps you catch early warning signs, protect sleep, hold a steady daily rhythm, and manage the stress that often comes before an episode. That work sits alongside your medical care.
What does therapy for bipolar disorder involve?
We use cognitive behavioral therapy and related tools. The work is practical and repeatable, and it follows a clear structure.
Your first session is an intake, where you rate mood, energy, and sleep to set a baseline. The early work takes a fuller look at your history and how episodes have shown up in it, and the treatment plan is built with your therapist from there.
That plan starts by mapping your own warning signs, because they are personal. For one person it is spending money. For another it is three nights of four-hour sleep. Naming your signals early is one of the most useful things you can do. From there you build a written plan: who you call, what you change, what you pause.
Ongoing sessions are weekly and cover routine and sleep, since irregular schedules can destabilize mood. Your therapist helps you build a routine you will actually keep, not an ideal one you abandon in a week. You will practice coping skills for high-stress periods and review what worked after each one.
Once a month you have a review session using standardized measures. Your therapist walks the trend through with you, and the plan is adjusted based on what the measures show rather than on how one week felt.
How does coordination with my prescriber work?
With your written permission, your therapist communicates with your psychiatrist or prescribing provider. Coordinated care tends to be steadier care. Your therapist can flag changes they notice between medication appointments, and your prescriber stays in charge of all medication decisions.
If you do not have a prescriber yet, we can talk about how to find one. Therapy can begin while that is being arranged.
What about the people around me?
Bipolar disorder puts strain on partners, parents, and adult children who may not know what to do during an episode. That strain is worth addressing directly.
Therapy can include education for your partner or family when you want it. A household that recognizes the warning signs can respond earlier and with less conflict. MindView also offers couples and family sessions when that is the right fit.
What does day-to-day management look like?
Mostly it looks unremarkable, which is the point. Sleep at consistent hours. Meals at consistent times. A schedule that does not swing wildly between empty weeks and impossible ones.
Sleep is the single most protective habit for most people with bipolar disorder. Losing it is both a warning sign and a trigger, which is why your therapist will keep returning to it. The same goes for alcohol and other substances, which interact with mood and medication in ways that are worth talking about honestly.
You will also learn to separate a normal good mood from an early hypomanic shift. That distinction is hard to make alone, and it is one of the reasons regular sessions matter. Having someone track the pattern with you is different from tracking it by yourself.
Is depression or mania the harder part?
For many people it is the depression, because it lasts longer and gets less attention. Manic and hypomanic episodes tend to alarm everyone around you. Depressive episodes tend to be quiet, and people suffer through them alone.
Therapy addresses both. Behavioral activation, structure, and thought work are used for the depressive side, and those are the same tools that have research support in depression generally. Your therapist will not treat the depressive periods as an afterthought.
If you ever have thoughts of harming yourself, tell your therapist or your prescriber. If you are in immediate danger, call or text 988 or go to your nearest emergency room.
How do I get started?
You can book online at any time, or call (646) 493-4007 if you would rather speak with someone first. We are in-network with most major plans, and you can confirm your coverage before your first appointment.
We see clients in Jamaica, Queens, and Buffalo, with sessions conducted by telehealth. Care is collaborative and paced to you.
What does it look like?
- •Distinct periods of unusually high energy, activity, or elevated mood
- •Periods of deep sadness, low energy, or hopelessness
- •Major shifts in sleep, appetite, or ability to concentrate
- •Impulsive decisions or risk-taking during high-energy periods
- •Mood changes that disrupt work, relationships, or daily life
Who is this for?
- •Adults diagnosed with bipolar disorder seeking added support
- •People who want therapy alongside care from a prescriber
- •Anyone working to manage mood, routines, and stress over time
2.8%
of U.S. adults had bipolar disorder in the past year
What does therapy here actually look like?
The first three sessions follow a clear structure, so you always know what is coming next.
- First meeting
Your therapist asks what brought you in, your history, and who prescribes your medication. You rate the intensity of your current mood, energy, and sleep on a 0 to 10 scale, which becomes the baseline. You set a recurring weekly time before you leave.
- Mapping what is behind it
Your therapist walks through your life across childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, looking at how episodes have shown up, what preceded them, what your supports are, and the strengths that carried through. You can decline any question and keep answers short.
- Setting the goals
You build the plan together. Goals cover your personal warning signs, sleep and daily routine, and a written plan for what to do when your mood starts to shift: who you call, what you change, what you pause. You also set one personal goal that matters to you and is not tied to a diagnosis.
- Ongoing
Weekly sessions work the plan: holding routines, protecting sleep, and using coping skills under stress, with coordination with your prescriber when you give written permission. Once a month your therapist reviews standardized measures with you to see how mood and functioning are trending, and the plan is adjusted from what the measures show.
Therapy here is measured, not guessed
Once a month you have a measurement-based care review. You complete standardized measures, and your therapist reviews the trend with you. If something is not working, the plan changes. Regular therapy is the work. The review is the navigation system that keeps it pointed at the right target.
Sessions are weekly for the first two months to build a foundation, then frequency is reassessed with you. You set the pace, and you share only what you are comfortable sharing.
You do not have to figure this out alone.
Choose a time and send your request. It takes about 30 seconds and one short form.
Common questions
Do you take insurance, and what will this cost?
We are in-network with most major plans. In New York: UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Medicare, Oscar Health, Meritain Health, Oxford Health Plans, Cigna, Optum, Highmark BCBS WNY, Univera Healthcare and MagnaCare. We confirm your benefits before your first session.
What happens in the first session?
Your therapist asks about your history, your current symptoms, and who manages your medication. You leave with a clear sense of what therapy will focus on and how often you will meet.
Can therapy treat bipolar disorder, and how long does it take?
Bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition usually managed with medication prescribed by a doctor. Therapy is an important complement, not a replacement, and no therapist can promise a specific result. Many people meet weekly at first and then space sessions out as routines steady.
Do I need a diagnosis before I book?
No. You do not need a diagnosis to start. If mood swings are disrupting your life, your therapist will talk with you about what you are experiencing and, when it makes sense, help you connect with a prescriber.
Can I do this by telehealth, and how soon can I be seen?
Yes. Sessions are conducted by telehealth, and we also see clients in our Jamaica and Buffalo offices. We are accepting new clients and respond within one business day.
Will my therapist talk to my psychiatrist?
With your written permission, yes. Coordinated care tends to be steadier care, so we encourage close communication between your therapist and your prescriber.
Am I bipolar?
Only a qualified clinician can answer that, and self-diagnosis from a list of symptoms is unreliable. Bipolar disorder involves distinct episodes of depression and of mania or hypomania, elevated or irritable mood with less need for sleep, racing thoughts, and increased energy, lasting days. If your moods shift in ways that worry you, an assessment can give you a clear answer and a plan.
Do I have bipolar disorder?
The only way to know is a professional assessment, because bipolar disorder is easy to confuse with other conditions like depression, ADHD, or borderline personality disorder. The hallmark is sustained periods of elevated or irritable, high-energy mood, not just mood swings. If you are questioning it, that is a good reason to talk to a clinician who can evaluate it properly.
Can you have both BPD and bipolar disorder?
Yes, the two can co-occur, and they are also frequently confused because both involve intense emotions. They are distinct: bipolar disorder runs on sustained mood episodes lasting days to weeks, while borderline personality disorder involves rapid, relationship-triggered emotional shifts. Because treatment differs, an accurate assessment from a qualified clinician matters.
How common is bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder affects a meaningful minority of adults, on the order of a few percent of the population over a lifetime, across all backgrounds. It often first appears in the late teens or twenties. It is more common than many people assume, and it is very manageable with the right treatment, which usually combines medication and therapy.
How do you help someone with bipolar disorder?
Learn about the condition, take both the highs and lows seriously, and support consistent treatment and steady sleep and routine, which strongly affect bipolar disorder. Avoid dismissing manic periods as just being upbeat. Encourage them to stay connected to their prescriber and therapist. During a severe episode or any mention of suicide, help them get immediate care through 988 or an emergency room.
What are the types of bipolar disorder?
The main types are bipolar I, which involves full manic episodes; bipolar II, which involves hypomania and depression; and cyclothymia, a milder, chronic pattern of ups and downs. A related category covers presentations that do not fit neatly. The distinctions affect treatment, so a clinician makes the call after a careful assessment rather than from symptoms alone.
How do you support someone with bipolar?
Steady, informed support helps most: understand the pattern, encourage consistent treatment and regular sleep, and stay calm during mood shifts rather than reacting to them. Help them track early warning signs if they want that. Look after your own limits too. In a crisis or if they express thoughts of suicide, help them reach 988 or emergency care right away.
Can therapy help bipolar disorder?
Yes. Medication is usually central to managing bipolar disorder, and therapy is an important complement. Therapy helps you recognize early warning signs, keep routines and sleep stable, manage stress, process the impact on your life, and stick with treatment. At MindView our role is the talk-therapy side, coordinated with your prescriber.
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