Licensed ProvidersTelepsychiatry Available Serving Texas, Kansas & Minnesota

Pleasant Place Psychiatry

Conditions We Treat

Medication Management & Psychiatric Care for Bipolar Disorder

Evidence-informed psychiatric care and personalized medication management for adults living with bipolar I, bipolar II, hypomania, depressive episodes, mixed episodes, and rapid cycling.

We combine mood-stabilizing medication management with careful, consistent monitoring, routine lab checks, and close follow-up, because long-term mood stability is built through collaboration, not a single prescription.

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Psychiatric care environment for bipolar disorder medication management
Telehealth Available
Across TX, KS & MN
Three-step treatment pathway for bipolar disorder mood stabilization

Your Path Forward

3 Steps to Begin Bipolar Disorder Care

1

Understand

We review your complete episode history (highs and lows) and how they impact your work, relationships, and sleep. We identify patterns often misread as depression or ADHD, ensuring your treatment targets the right condition from day one.

2

Plan

We build an individualized psychopharmacology plan based on your diagnosis (Bipolar I, II, or spectrum). This includes mood stabilizer medication management, targeted medication titration, and care coordination tailored for you.

3

Adjust

We monitor your progress through careful titration and routine follow-ups, including lab monitoring, adjusting your plan based on your real-life mood, energy, and side-effect experience.

Ready to build a steadier rhythm? Our providers are here to guide you through every step, from assessment to ongoing monitoring and support.

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Why Choose Us

Expert Bipolar Disorder Care, Personalized to You

Expert Providers

Our licensed team specializes in complex mood disorders, delivering evidence-based psychopharmacology tailored to adult Bipolar I, II, and spectrum disorders.

Specialized in complex mood disorders

Careful, Consistent Monitoring

We practice careful medication titration, order routine lab monitoring, and follow up closely to prevent destabilization.

Titration, labs, and follow-up

Flexible Access to Care

Attend telehealth appointments virtually from anywhere in Texas, Kansas, or Minnesota, or choose in-person visits when preferred.

Telehealth across 3 states

Our Approach

How We Treat Bipolar Disorder

Collaborative Medication Management

We conduct a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and review your full history of elevated and depressive episodes.

we focus on proven and evidence-based mood stabilizers and, when indicated, atypical antipsychotics to stabilize neurotransmitter regulation.

We start low and go slow.

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Psychiatric care for bipolar disorder focusing on mood stabilizer management

Care Coordination & Therapy Integration

Medication and psychotherapy work best together. We actively coordinate with your counselor to align your care and weave supportive strategies into your visits, helping you spot early episode warning signs.

Psychoeducation

We explain the neurobiology of bipolar disorder, circadian rhythm regulation, and how your medication works. You will learn how to track your moods and respond to early episode signals proactively.

Lifestyle & Wellness Guidance

We provide actionable guidance on sleep protection (a primary mood trigger), daily routines, light exposure, movement, nutrition, and substance use to complement your medication plan.

Recognizing the Signs of Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder involves distinct episodes of elevated mood/energy and depression. These are not just everyday "mood swings."

Manic & Hypomanic Symptoms

  • Elevated or irritable mood

    Unusually euphoric or intensely irritable for days.

  • Decreased need for sleep

    Sleeping only a few hours yet feeling driven and rested.

  • Racing thoughts & pressured speech

    TThoughts moving faster than you can speak.

  • Inflated self-esteem or grandiosity

    Grandiosity or believing you can do things far beyond usual abilities.

  • Increased activity & risky behavior

    Impulsive spending, reckless driving, or hypersexuality.

Depressive Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

  • Persistent low mood

    Deep sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness lasting weeks.

  • Anhedonia

    Loss of interest or pleasure in once-loved activities.

  • Low energy & psychomotor changes

    Exhaustion, slowed movement/thinking, or agitation.

  • Sleep & appetite disruption

    Insomnia, oversleeping, or significant weight changes.

  • Worthlessness or guilt

    Harsh self-criticism or recurrent thoughts of death.

Cognitive & Behavioral Symptoms

  • Mixed episodes

    Simultaneous depression and elevated energy.

  • Rapid cycling

    Four or more distinct mood episodes within a single year.

  • Impulsivity during highs

    Actions that lead to deep regret later.

  • Falling behind

    Missed work, strained relationships, or financial consequences.

Understanding the Spectrum

Understanding the Bipolar Spectrum

Knowing the exact type shapes treatment. A wrong label (like "just depression" or "just ADHD") can lead to years of ineffective medication.

Bipolar I Disorder

At least one full manic episode (lasting ≥7 days, or any duration if hospitalized), often with marked impairment or psychosis. Depressive episodes are common but not required for diagnosis.

Bipolar II Disorder

At least one hypomanic episode (≥4 days, no significant impairment/psychosis) plus at least one major depressive episode. No full mania occurs.

Rapid Cycling

Four or more mood episodes within 12 months. Requires aggressive, consistent medication management.

Mixed Episodes

Symptoms of depression and mania/hypomania occurring together; a high-risk state requiring prompt treatment.

Our Commitment to Your Stability

Treatment Goals We Work Toward Together

Fewer, shorter, and less severe mood episodes over time.

Greater stability in mood, energy, sleep, and daily functioning.

A clear, collaborative plan with lab monitoring and safety at the center.

Confidence in recognizing early episode signs and knowing how to respond.

Person building daily stability and balance through bipolar disorder treatment

Find Care Near You

Local Psychiatric Care Across Our Core Regions

Our board-certified providers offer specialized bipolar disorder medication management across Texas, Kansas, and Minnesota.

Select your state to view local clinic availability, telehealth regulations, and regional insurance networks.

Bipolar Disorder Treatment in Texas

In-Person (Houston) & Telehealth

Bipolar Disorder Treatment in Kansas

In-Person (Wichita) & Telehealth

Bipolar Disorder Treatment in Minnesota

In-Person (Edina) & Telehealth

Our Clinical Director

Who's Guiding Your Mental Health Journey

Dr. Ediomi Oduwole, DNP, PMHNP-BC, PMH-C, Clinical DirectorBoard-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
DNP, PMHNP-BC, PMH-C Clinical Director
Women's Mental Healthcare Expert Accessible & Collaborative Care

Dr. Ediomi Oduwole is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Perinatal Mental Health Certified clinician.

As Clinical Director of Pleasant Place Psychiatry, she provides thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and women's mental health concerns, including challenges during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

She takes time to listen, considers the whole person rather than symptoms alone, and ensures patients understand their diagnosis and treatment options.

Care may include psychiatric evaluation, medication management, psychoeducation, and practical lifestyle support tailored to each patient's needs and goals.

Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Specialized Expertise in anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD & PTSD

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Bipolar I involves at least one full manic episode: an elevated or irritable mood lasting at least 7 days (or any duration if it requires hospitalization), often with significant impairment or psychosis. Bipolar II involves hypomanic episodes (shorter, less impairing highs) plus major depressive episodes, but never full mania. The distinction matters because it shapes treatment. Notably, people with bipolar II often spend more time disabled by depression than people with bipolar I.
Sometimes, depending on the medication. Lithium, for example, requires routine blood testing to measure serum levels (to keep you in the effective, safe range) and to monitor kidney and thyroid function over time. Other mood stabilizers may require periodic lab checks as well. We coordinate and review all necessary lab work, so you always know what to monitor and why. This monitoring is a core part of responsible medication management for bipolar disorder.
The goal of treatment is to dramatically reduce the frequency, intensity, and impact of episodes, not to promise perfection. Many people achieve long periods of stability with consistent medication management, open communication with their provider, and attention to sleep and routine. When breakthrough symptoms occur, that's exactly what careful follow-up is for: we adjust the plan together quickly rather than letting instability build.
It's possible. Research suggests a very large share of people with bipolar disorder are first treated for depression, and bipolar symptoms can also be confused with ADHD because both involve distractibility, impulsivity, and mood shifts. The patterns are different though: bipolar mood changes occur in distinct episodes lasting days or longer, while ADHD-related mood shifts are typically rapid and reactive to events. A comprehensive evaluation that includes a full history of elevated periods can clarify which diagnosis (or combination) fits.
For bipolar disorder, the best outcomes generally come from medication and psychotherapy together. We focus on medication management, but we actively coordinate with your therapist to keep your care aligned, and we'll support you in connecting with one if you're not currently in talk therapy. Psychoeducation and supportive strategies are also woven into your medication visits.
Yes. Telehealth is highly effective for psychiatric evaluation and medication management, and the continuity of regular virtual follow-up supports the consistency that mood stabilization depends on. We follow all federal and state regulations for telehealth in TX, KS, and MN, and guide you through any required verification steps.

Ready to Take the First Step?

You don't have to ride the highs and lows alone. Bipolar disorder is highly treatable with consistent, well-monitored care.

Schedule a consultation and start building a steadier, more predictable rhythm.

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