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Intro section
Bipolar disorder can feel unpredictable—periods of high energy or agitation, followed by lows that drain motivation and hope. You are not “too much” and you are not alone. At Still Waters Psychiatry, we provide bipolar disorder care focused on long-term mood stabilization through integrated treatment planning, consistent follow-up, and practical support that fits real life. Still Waters Psychiatry
Section: What mood stabilization means
Mood stabilization is not about taking away your personality or flattening your emotions. It’s about reducing the intensity and frequency of mood episodes, improving day-to-day functioning, and helping you feel more steady and in control. With consistent treatment and follow-up, many people minimize episodes and thrive.
If any of the patterns below feel familiar, a psychiatric evaluation can provide clarity and direction:
Mood shifts that disrupt sleep, routines, relationships, or work
Periods of elevated energy, impulsivity, racing thoughts, or risky decisions
Depressive episodes with low energy, hopelessness, or loss of interest
Irritability, agitation, or feeling “on edge” for days at a time
Difficulty concentrating or keeping consistent daily structure
Cycles that repeat even when you “try harder”
Our bipolar disorder care approach
We use a collaborative model where you are involved in treatment decisions and supported with a plan you can realistically follow. Still Waters Psychiatry
Our care typically includes:
Comprehensive psychiatric assessment
We take time to understand your symptom history, episode patterns, sleep, stress triggers, medical factors, and safety concerns. If bipolar disorder is present, we clarify the type and what that means for treatment planning.
Medication management when appropriate
Medication can be an essential part of mood stabilization for many patients. We focus on thoughtful selection, careful titration, side-effect monitoring, and ongoing adjustments based on your real-world experience—not guesswork. Still Waters Psychiatry provides medication management as part of an integrated plan. Still Waters Psychiatry+1
Psychotherapy coordination and skills-based support
We incorporate psychotherapy as part of comprehensive care and help align treatment with evidence-based approaches that support bipolar stability (for example, structured routines, coping skills, and relapse-prevention planning). Still Waters Psychiatry
Lifestyle support that strengthens stability
Mood stability often improves when sleep, routines, stress management, and daily structure are addressed consistently. We translate clinical recommendations into practical steps you can keep.
Ongoing care and relapse prevention
Bipolar disorder is a long-term condition, and the most reliable results come from consistent follow-up and proactive adjustments. We help you:
recognize early warning signs
reduce triggers and destabilizing patterns
maintain routines that protect sleep and mood
build a clear plan for “what to do if symptoms return”
Ongoing care is emphasized as a core part of treatment, not an afterthought. Still Waters Psychiatry
Hope and healing
Having bipolar disorder does not define who you are. With proper care and a plan built around your needs, many people reach their goals, strengthen relationships, and live with more stability. Still Waters Psychiatry
Section: Why choose Still Waters Psychiatry
Integrated treatment planning that combines psychotherapy, medication management, and lifestyle support Still Waters Psychiatry
Collaborative, patient-centered approach to care Still Waters Psychiatry
Led by a dual board-certified psychiatrist in General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry Still Waters Psychiatry
Telehealth and in-person availability, serving Texas and California
Still Waters Psychiatry provides compassionate, professional mental health and addiction care throughout Central Texas. Explore our locations below to find personalized psychiatric support near you.
We proudly offer telepsychiatry and in-person appointments across Texas .
Begin by scheduling your initial evaluation. In our first visit we focus on getting to know you, your challenges, and discussing your treatment goals. It’s a safe space to express what you’re going through and what you hope to achieve.
We’ll create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs and goals. Whether managing anxiety, stress, relationships, medication, or personal growth, this plan will guide your path to emotional well-being.
We’ll meet every two weeks to three months, adjusting as needed to support your progress. These sessions help track improvements, refine treatment, and explore strategies to keep you on the path to lasting well-being.
Together, we will create a treatment plan that truly works for you, helping you move toward lasting well-being.
Dr Taiwo utilizes third party billing services via Headway and Alma which are online billing platforms, this allow him to accept several insurance providers including:
Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Magellan, and Quest Behavioral Health.
You can get an estimated cost of your visit by uploading insurance details to the link on the Headway website below
Or via alma at https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/adefemi-taiwo/.
New patient appointments usually last 1 hour and follow up appointments last 30mins.
Dr Taiwo is available via tele/ video appointments Monday - Thursday 7am- 4pm CST.
He is available for in person visits once a week on Fridays between 7am and 4pm CST.
For prospective cash pay patients, Dr Taiwo’s estimates are similar to most MD providers in the area.
New patients evaluations- $400 , Follow up visits- $200
If you are currently experiencing a psychiatric emergency, call 9-1-1 or to go to your nearest emergency room. You can also call the Suicide and Crisis Hotline at 9-8-8.
Pls log into the client /patient portal and send a message. You can also upload forms on the patient portal
https://www.nami.org. - Good resources for family members and loved ones of individuals with mental health issues.
https://www.pomodorotechnique.com. ADHD resource, evidence based for time management.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/sleep-hygiene-simple-practices-for-better-rest. Sleep hygiene
Dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available nationwide.
Call Bluebonnet Trails 24/7 crisis hotline at 1‑800‑841‑1255, serving Williamson County.
For Travis County, call Integral Care Crisis Hotline at 512‑472‑4357.
We offer in-person and telehealth sessions for clients located in Texas. For residents of California, we offer virtual appointments only.
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