Bipolar Disorder Treatment in Newport Beach & San Juan Capistrano, CA
Achieve mood stability with a multi-modality approach including FDA-approved Deep TMS therapy, medication management, and integrative care at Resiliency Mind+Body Medicine.
Understanding Bipolar Disorder
Understanding Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, involves significant changes in mood, energy, and activity levels. These mood episodes can be intense and unpredictable, significantly affecting a person's ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.
Managing bipolar disorder often requires a combination of medication and psychotherapy. However, some individuals do not respond adequately to these treatments, where Deep TMS offers a promising alternative.
Manic Episodes
Elevated or irritable mood, increased activity or energy, racing thoughts, and sometimes risky behavior.
Depressive Episodes
Persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, lack of energy, difficulty concentrating, and changes in sleep or appetite.
Mixed Episodes
Symptoms of both mania and depression occurring simultaneously.
FDA-Cleared
Deep TMS Technology
Deep TMS & Bipolar
Can Deep TMS Help With Bipolar Disorder?
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Deep TMS) is a non-invasive neuromodulation treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate specific areas of the brain involved in mood regulation. While Deep TMS is FDA-cleared for major depressive disorder, growing clinical evidence supports its use in carefully selected patients with bipolar depression under close psychiatric supervision.
At Resiliency, Deep TMS for bipolar disorder is never offered in isolation. Our physicians conduct a thorough evaluation to confirm diagnosis, rule out contraindications, and ensure treatment is integrated into a comprehensive plan designed to minimize the risk of mood switching or destabilization.
Comprehensive Care
A Full-Spectrum Approach to Bipolar Care
Deep TMS works best when it is part of a broader, personalized treatment strategy. At Resiliency, bipolar disorder care may include:
Thoughtful Medication Management
Our psychiatrists carefully tailor mood stabilizers, antidepressants (when appropriate), and adjunctive medications to your unique symptom profile, treatment history, and side effect sensitivity. Plans are continuously adjusted based on response and tolerability.
Targeted Lab Testing
When clinically appropriate, we recommend blood tests to evaluate contributors such as thyroid function, vitamin and mineral levels, inflammatory markers, or metabolic factors that can impact mental health and medication response.
Evidence-Based Supplements
Select supplements may be incorporated into care plans when supported by clinical evidence. These are never used as a replacement for medical treatment but can play a supportive role in brain health, energy, and mood regulation under physician guidance.
BrainsWay® Deep TMS
BrainsWay® Deep TMS targets deeper and broader brain networks involved in mood regulation. For patients with bipolar depression who haven't achieved sufficient relief from medications alone, Deep TMS can improve depressive symptoms, motivation, and overall functioning under physician oversight.
Ongoing Psychiatric Monitoring and Care Coordination
Bipolar disorder requires longitudinal care. Our team provides ongoing monitoring throughout Deep TMS and beyond, with regular check-ins to assess mood changes, sleep, energy, and overall functioning. We coordinate care to ensure treatment remains balanced, safe, and aligned with your long-term wellness goals.
The Science
How Deep TMS Works for Bipolar Disorder
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (Deep TMS) targets the brain's dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, a region involved in mood regulation. By delivering magnetic pulses, Deep TMS stimulates neural activity in this area, which can help stabilize mood swings and reduce the severity of both manic and depressive episodes.
Mood Stabilization
Deep TMS helps balance brain activity, leading to more stable moods and fewer extreme highs and lows.
Non-Invasive Treatment
Deep TMS does not involve surgery or medication, reducing the risk of side effects associated with pharmacological treatments.
Enhanced Daily Functioning
Patients often experience improvements in daily activities, relationships, and overall quality of life.
Your Journey
The Deep TMS Treatment Process
Comprehensive Evaluation
The journey to mood stability begins with a comprehensive evaluation to determine if Deep TMS is suitable for your bipolar disorder. Our team will understand your medical history, current symptoms, and treatment goals.
Personalized Deep TMS Sessions
Deep TMS sessions typically last 10 minutes and are conducted five days a week for several weeks. You'll sit comfortably while the device delivers magnetic pulses—no anesthesia needed, and you can resume normal activities immediately.
Monitoring & Optimization
Our team closely monitors your progress throughout the treatment process and adjusts the plan as needed to ensure the best possible outcomes. Our goal is to help you achieve lasting relief from the symptoms of bipolar disorder.
The Resiliency Difference
Why Choose Resiliency
Board-Certified Expertise
Led by Dr. LaFrenierre, double board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine, with a multidisciplinary team.
Integrated Treatment
Medication, Deep TMS, SPRAVATO, IV therapy, and lifestyle medicine all under one roof.
In-Person & Telehealth
Flexible appointment options at our Newport Beach and San Juan Capistrano offices or via secure video.
Insurance Accepted
In-network with most major insurances including Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, United, Medicare, TriCare.
Take the First Step Toward Healing
Schedule a consultation with our team and discover a personalized treatment plan designed for your unique needs.