Bipolar Disorder Therapist in San Jose & Los Gatos, CA
Board-certified psychiatric care for bipolar I and II: mood stabilization, close monitoring, and access to research options for bipolar depression. In person or telehealth.
In-person and Telepsychiatry Consultation across California · Conveniently located across from Good Samaritan Hospital with ample parking space · Welcoming new patients
Expert Bipolar Disorder Psychiatrist in San Jose & Los Gatos, CA
Are you or a loved one seeking reliable treatment options to manage the challenges of bipolar disorder effectively? Look no further. At Lumos Psychiatric, we understand the complexities of bipolar disorder and offer a range of personalized treatments aimed at empowering individuals toward improved mental health and overall well-being. Let’s explore the various treatment options available and how they can help you regain stability and control in your life.
What are The Treatment Options for Bipolar Disorder?
Living with bipolar disorder can present unique challenges, but there are numerous treatment avenues to explore. Our comprehensive approach includes:
Medication Management
Medication can be crucial in stabilizing mood swings and managing symptoms. Our experienced clinicians will work closely with you to develop a tailored medication regimen for your needs. From antipsychotics to mood stabilizers, antidepressants, and anti-anxiety medications, we’re committed to finding the right combination for you.
Psychotherapy
Therapy is an essential component of bipolar disorder treatment, providing a safe space to explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Our skilled therapists specialize in evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), helping you develop coping skills, improve interpersonal relationships, and manage stress effectively.
Lifestyle Modifications
Lifestyle changes can significantly impact your well-being, in addition to professional interventions. Our compassionate providers will work with you to implement practical strategies, including establishing consistent daily routines that promote stability and reduce the risk of mood fluctuations.
We’ll help you develop structured routines that support your mental health goals. Quality sleep is crucial for managing bipolar symptoms. Our team will provide practical tips for improving sleep hygiene and addressing sleep disturbances to ensure you get the rest you need.
What are the Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder?
Understanding the symptoms of bipolar disorder is essential for early intervention and effective management. The characteristic symptoms include mania, hypomania (a less severe mania), and depression. Manic and depressive episodes create a cycle in the patient’s life, resulting in extreme highs and lows that may last days or weeks at a time.
In the manic stage, individuals may experience:
✓Racing thoughts
✓Excessive talking
✓Extreme overconfidence
✓Difficulty staying focused
✓Risk-taking behavior
✓Decreased need for sleep
During depressive episodes, symptoms may include:
1Changes in sleep pattern
2Feelings of extreme fatigue, sadness, and hopelessness
3Withdrawing from friends and family
4Losing interest in activities once enjoyed
5Over- or under-eating
6Trouble with memory and concentration
7Thoughts of self-harm
Gender Differences in Bipolar Disorder Symptoms
Bipolar disorder may manifest differently in men and women, with distinct patterns of symptomatology. While both genders are diagnosed with bipolar disorder in equal numbers, there are notable differences in how the condition presents:
What are the Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder in Women?
Specialized Treatment for Bipolar Disorder With Lumos in San Jose & Los Gatos, CA
At Lumos Psychiatric Services, we offer specialized treatment options tailored to different subtypes of bipolar disorder.
If you or a loved one are seeking support for bipolar disorder, Lumos Psychiatric offers tailored care plans designed to address your individual mental health needs. Dr. Maitra is dedicated to providing comprehensive treatment options, including:
Assessment and Diagnosis
Understanding the root causes of mental health challenges is crucial for developing effective care plans. We gain insight into your unique needs through thorough evaluation and diagnosis, allowing us to tailor treatment accordingly.
Therapeutic Techniques
We utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and others, to help you heal and thrive. These techniques are proven to assist individuals in managing bipolar symptoms and enhancing overall well-being.
Telepsychiatry Services
Accessing care has always been challenging, but our telepsychiatry services make it possible. Through secure online meetings, you can receive support and treatment from the comfort of your home, eliminating barriers to care and ensuring continuity of treatment.
Support for Families
We recognize the importance of involving family members in healing. By providing support and education to families, we create a more supportive and understanding environment at home, facilitating your journey toward recovery.
Find Expert Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Los Gatos and San Jose, CA
Navigating bipolar disorder can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our team includes experienced mental health professionals dedicated to supporting you on your journey to wellness. Whether you’re seeking therapy, medication management, or support groups, we’re here to help. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and take the first step towards living your best life with bipolar disorder.
We serve patients from San Jose & Los Gatos, CA.
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Lumos Clinical Research
Interested in bipolar disorder research?
Through our research arm, patients can access investigational treatments available only through enrolling clinical trials, with study-related care at no cost.
I found Dr Maitra and her wonderful staff during the pandemic. She was one of the very few doctors who responded to my many emails. Dr. Maitra is one of a kind! She is compassionate, genuinely cares about her patients, and willing to meet them where they are to help them get well.
★★★★★
The doctor is very caring. She takes patient’s words into consideration and prescribes medication accordingly. She is super helpful too.
★★★★★
I cannot recommend Dr. Sarbani Maitra and her team at Lumos Psychiatric Services highly enough. Finding specialized expertise for ADD can be a daunting process, but Dr. Maitra’s deep knowledge and clinical skill made me feel supported from day one. Beyond her impressive expertise, Dr. Maitra has a truly kind demeanor and a great sense of humor, which makes every session feel both productive and comfortable. It is rare to find a physician who balances professional excellence with such a warm, approachable personality. Her office staff is equally amazing, always professional, helpful, and welcoming. Additionally, the practice is in a great location right across the street from Stanford’s Good Samaritan Hospital, making it incredibly convenient. If you are looking for compassionate, expert care in San Jose, this is the place to go!
★★★★★
Great Doctor and staff. It's rare to find psychiatric services that truly care about the patient's wellbeing over everything else.
★★★★★
Dr. Maitra is a rare type of doctor. She takes extra time with each of her patients. Although this sometimes means waiting a bit more for your appointment, it ensures adequate time is given to address your issues. Dr. Maitra along with her staff are very friendly and accommodating. They provide snacks and water for while waiting in the lobby. The overall atmosphere in her clinic is that of a “mom and pop shop”. The staff are respectful and yet very personable. I cannot recommend her services enough.
★★★★★
Dr. Maitra is awesome! I can't say enough about her. She cares about her patients and has a great team of co-workers. Swati goes above and beyond and handles extra tasks for me. More than recommended for anyone who wants a great professional at an accommodating clinic with a lovely team of staff members. Thanks for everything, guys!
★★★★★
I found Dr Maitra and her wonderful staff during the pandemic. She was one of the very few doctors who responded to my many emails. Dr. Maitra is one of a kind! She is compassionate, genuinely cares about her patients, and willing to meet them where they are to help them get well.
★★★★★
The doctor is very caring. She takes patient’s words into consideration and prescribes medication accordingly. She is super helpful too.
★★★★★
I cannot recommend Dr. Sarbani Maitra and her team at Lumos Psychiatric Services highly enough. Finding specialized expertise for ADD can be a daunting process, but Dr. Maitra’s deep knowledge and clinical skill made me feel supported from day one. Beyond her impressive expertise, Dr. Maitra has a truly kind demeanor and a great sense of humor, which makes every session feel both productive and comfortable. It is rare to find a physician who balances professional excellence with such a warm, approachable personality. Her office staff is equally amazing, always professional, helpful, and welcoming. Additionally, the practice is in a great location right across the street from Stanford’s Good Samaritan Hospital, making it incredibly convenient. If you are looking for compassionate, expert care in San Jose, this is the place to go!
★★★★★
Great Doctor and staff. It's rare to find psychiatric services that truly care about the patient's wellbeing over everything else.
★★★★★
Dr. Maitra is a rare type of doctor. She takes extra time with each of her patients. Although this sometimes means waiting a bit more for your appointment, it ensures adequate time is given to address your issues. Dr. Maitra along with her staff are very friendly and accommodating. They provide snacks and water for while waiting in the lobby. The overall atmosphere in her clinic is that of a “mom and pop shop”. The staff are respectful and yet very personable. I cannot recommend her services enough.
★★★★★
Dr. Maitra is awesome! I can't say enough about her. She cares about her patients and has a great team of co-workers. Swati goes above and beyond and handles extra tasks for me. More than recommended for anyone who wants a great professional at an accommodating clinic with a lovely team of staff members. Thanks for everything, guys!
★★★★★
Dr Maitra is a great doctor. She helped me a lot overcoming some issues I had. As others reviews have said, she really cares about her patients. I recommend without hesitation.
★★★★★
Dora, Peyton, Helen, and Shazia are the best. Never felt more comfortable at a clinic. I come back because i trust the people here.
★★★★★
Finding the right doctor has been one of the hardest journeys I’ve ever been on — but Lumos Psychiatric has been nothing short of heaven sent. Dr. Maitra is truly one of a kind. Every time I leave her office, it’s like someone turned down the volume on all the noise in my head. That quiet confidence of I got this — she gives me that. Every single time. I don’t know how she does it, but she does. And the staff? I genuinely can’t say enough. Manisha, you are an absolute gem. Places like this remind you that the right support truly exists. Thank you
★★★★★
Dr. Maitra saved my life. She doesn’t just sit with you for 15 minutes and send you on your way. She cares, she listens and she prescribes accordingly. Her staff was always responsive and caring. When I moved out of state she even helped me get set up with a new psychiatrist. I’m eternally grateful for Dr. Maitra and her staff.
★★★★★
Lumos Clinical has been a God send for my Wife and I. Dr Maitra is someone who is extremely intelligent and qualified in her field and she is also very compassionate and understanding. She has a way of getting through to people, empathizing with them and really helping them. Then there is Riya, and if you are lucky enough to speak to her, you already know she exhibits the upmost compassion, empathy and care. She was a large reason I chose to take my Wife to Lumos and it led us to an amazing Dr and rest of staff.
★★★★★
I didn't want to consult a psychiatrist because my lifestyle demanded mental health therapy. I thought I could do it all, handle it all, and be the superwoman everyone thought I was and my family expected of me...anxiety and depression took over my life and I tried everything to rise above it. In my 20s, I was diagnosed with ADHD. Left untreated, the symptoms tormented my life and hurt people I loved. Dr. Maitra is compassionate and the best psychiatrist around. She helped me understand I had a biological imbalance, not just a mental illness. She gave me the strength to share my journey without shame. Dr. Maitra has also been helping me with other private concerns, so I'm confident and hopeful I can overcome these too. Her office is gorgeous and her team handles the important aspects! I would recommend her to anyone who needs a second or third opportunity, is hesitant about a diagnosis, fears judgment, or has lost hope! She's humble and kind. If you trust her, she can change your life too!
★★★★★
Dr Maitra is a great doctor. She helped me a lot overcoming some issues I had. As others reviews have said, she really cares about her patients. I recommend without hesitation.
★★★★★
Dora, Peyton, Helen, and Shazia are the best. Never felt more comfortable at a clinic. I come back because i trust the people here.
★★★★★
Finding the right doctor has been one of the hardest journeys I’ve ever been on — but Lumos Psychiatric has been nothing short of heaven sent. Dr. Maitra is truly one of a kind. Every time I leave her office, it’s like someone turned down the volume on all the noise in my head. That quiet confidence of I got this — she gives me that. Every single time. I don’t know how she does it, but she does. And the staff? I genuinely can’t say enough. Manisha, you are an absolute gem. Places like this remind you that the right support truly exists. Thank you
★★★★★
Dr. Maitra saved my life. She doesn’t just sit with you for 15 minutes and send you on your way. She cares, she listens and she prescribes accordingly. Her staff was always responsive and caring. When I moved out of state she even helped me get set up with a new psychiatrist. I’m eternally grateful for Dr. Maitra and her staff.
★★★★★
Lumos Clinical has been a God send for my Wife and I. Dr Maitra is someone who is extremely intelligent and qualified in her field and she is also very compassionate and understanding. She has a way of getting through to people, empathizing with them and really helping them. Then there is Riya, and if you are lucky enough to speak to her, you already know she exhibits the upmost compassion, empathy and care. She was a large reason I chose to take my Wife to Lumos and it led us to an amazing Dr and rest of staff.
★★★★★
I didn't want to consult a psychiatrist because my lifestyle demanded mental health therapy. I thought I could do it all, handle it all, and be the superwoman everyone thought I was and my family expected of me...anxiety and depression took over my life and I tried everything to rise above it. In my 20s, I was diagnosed with ADHD. Left untreated, the symptoms tormented my life and hurt people I loved. Dr. Maitra is compassionate and the best psychiatrist around. She helped me understand I had a biological imbalance, not just a mental illness. She gave me the strength to share my journey without shame. Dr. Maitra has also been helping me with other private concerns, so I'm confident and hopeful I can overcome these too. Her office is gorgeous and her team handles the important aspects! I would recommend her to anyone who needs a second or third opportunity, is hesitant about a diagnosis, fears judgment, or has lost hope! She's humble and kind. If you trust her, she can change your life too!
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