Therapy for Bipolar Disorder in Orange County and Throughout California

Support for the Highs, the Lows,

and Everything in Between.

Living with bipolar disorder can feel like you’re constantly navigating extremes—waves of energy, creativity, or confidence followed by periods of exhaustion, hopelessness, or fog. You may feel out of sync with the people around you—or even with yourself.

At Full Vida Therapy, we offer specialized therapy for bipolar disorder to teens and adults across California. Our goal is to support you in understanding your patterns, managing symptoms, and building a life that feels more stable, empowering, and true to you.

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Understanding Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder isn’t just “mood swings.” It’s a complex condition that affects energy, sleep, motivation, emotions, and decision-making. Therapy can help you make sense of these patterns and develop tools to navigate them.

We support clients with:

  • Bipolar I Disorder – Including manic episodes and depressive episodes

  • Bipolar II Disorder – Hypomania and depression

  • Cyclothymic Disorder – Frequent mood shifts that don’t meet full criteria

  • Unspecified bipolar presentations or undiagnosed mood instability

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, exploring symptoms, or managing long-term bipolar disorder, you deserve steady, nonjudgmental support.

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Common Challenges We Address

  • Navigating emotional highs and lows

  • Identifying triggers and early warning signs

  • Medication adjustment support (in collaboration with prescribing providers)

  • Managing impulsivity or racing thoughts

  • Repairing relationships strained by mood episodes

  • Balancing creativity, productivity, and rest

  • Processing shame, stigma, or past misdiagnoses

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Our Approach to Therapy for Bipolar Disorder

We believe in a holistic, strengths-based approach that meets you where you are—without judgment. Our therapy may include:

  • Psychoeducation – Learn how bipolar works in your body and brain

  • Mood tracking & pattern awareness – Catch symptoms early and build insight

  • CBT for mood regulation and thought shifts

  • Routine and rhythm-building – Create supportive structures for stability

  • Processing past trauma or misdiagnosis

  • Collaboration with prescribers, if applicable

Our goal is to support stability, self-trust, and hope, even in the face of intense emotional cycles.

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Bipolar Support for Teens

Teens with bipolar disorder often experience confusion, academic struggles, and pressure to “act normal.” We offer a supportive space where teens can explore their emotions, learn tools to manage symptoms, and begin to understand themselves with more compassion and control.

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You Are Not Just Your Diagnosis

Bipolar disorder is part of your experience—not your entire identity. Therapy can help you build a life that works for you, with more clarity, emotional regulation, and balance.

Begin Therapy for Bipolar Disorder in California

We offer virtual bipolar therapy for teens and adults across California. Whether you’re navigating diagnosis, recovery, or long-term maintenance, we’re here to support your journey.