What is psychiatry?
Psychiatry is a branch of medicine that focuses specifically on the medical and psychotherapeutic treatment of mental conditions and disorders.
How does psychiatry work?
Psychiatry allows people struggling to manage mental conditions or disorders to get access to medications that will make daily functioning easier, as well as work through any mental factors that might be causing or worsening their condition. Though medications can't cure mental disorders, medication can make symptoms more manageable, making the process of psychotherapeutic treatment easier and more effective. Psychiatric care can be available through in-person psychiatry and online psychiatry, depending on where you live and your own preferences. However, psychiatric providers at Thriveworks in Charlottesville, VA specifically offer online psychiatry to their clients.
Does psychiatry deal with anxiety?
Psychiatrists are among the mental health professionals who can prescribe anxiety medication, and they are also capable of offering therapeutic treatment for anxiety as well, though not every psychiatric professional offers therapy. Medication management can be offered via in-person or online psychiatry.
What is the difference between a mental health therapist and psychiatrist?
A therapist has an education specifically rooted in therapeutic practice, approaches, techniques, and treatment. They cannot prescribe medications for clients, thought they often refer clients to psychiatrists for medication management. Psychiatrists are medically trained doctors who specialize in mental health treatment, mainly through medication management and prescription, though they can also practice therapy.
What's the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
Psychologists and psychiatrists receive differing educations, as psychologists are not medically trained the same way that psychiatrists are. Psychologists mainly specialize in providing therapy services and diagnoses for mental disorders — something that most therapists cannot provide — while psychiatrists manage medications and sometimes provide therapy services. The main difference is that psychologists (generally) cannot prescribe medications the way psychiatrists can.
Do psychiatric NPs treat mental disorders?
Psychiatric nurse practitioners (NPs) treat and diagnose disorders, prescribe and manage medications, and offer psychotherapy services, too.
How do psychiatriac providers diagnose?
Oftentimes, psychiatrists or psychiatric professionals will perform a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, which involves an in-depth discussion about your symptoms, medical history, and current medications. Once they reach a diagnosis, they may suggest starting certain medications depending on your condition and the intensity of your symptoms.
Is psychiatry/medication conducted in person or online?
At Thriveworks, we offer online psychiatry as well as in-person therapy services for optimal comfort and convenience.
How long does psychiatry last?
Psychiatric services at Thriveworks Charlottesville can last for as little or as much time as the client needs to reach their treatment goals, whether that be a month or two or over the course of years. treatment length is heavily dependent on the condition(s) being treated, the course of treatment, and the client's goals for treatment.
Need more help deciding?
Often times receiving the help you really need to assist you in achieving your optimal mental health involves more than talk therapy alone. Engaging in medication management services can often make the difference between simply existing in a state of suboptimal mental health and getting back to living the life you used to, one that was positive and fulfilled. Medication management services, of course, are definitely not the answer for everyone, but making the determination if medication could be beneficial for your particular situation could be exactly the right next step for you and your mental health.
It is a very common belief that medical professionals like Psychiatrists only help treat those with mental health issues on the sever end of the spectrum; however, these professionals excel at helping individuals with a variety of issues that are all too common; issues such as depression, anxiety, or adjustment disorders just to name a few. At Thriveworks Charlottesville, our Psychiatrists are incredibly well trained in helping to make the determination if medication would be a beneficial treatment in addition to your counseling relationship with a therapist.
If you’re currently seeing one of our Thriveworks Therapists or considering starting out in counseling, you’ll find it to be a significant benefit and convenience to be able to receive services to satisfy both your talk therapy treatment as well as your medication management all within the same outpatient office. In addition, your Psychiatrist will be able to work closely, hand in hand with your therapist to develop and execute the best possible treatment for you to accomplish your goals and improve your overall well being.
Working with a Psychiatrist is more accessible than you think!
While it’s impossible to escape from the financial aspect of receiving the healthcare you need, we work hard at Thriveworks Charlottesville Counseling to help you understand your benefits and out of pocket expenses, so that you can plan and appropriately participate in your treatment. Our dedicated team of support staff works tirelessly to make your experience with us first class and help you navigate the process of setting up your first therapy session as well as your first medication management session as smoothly as possible.
Making that first phone call to begin the process of getting the help you need is a daunting task to say the least. That’s why at Thriveworks Charlottesville Counseling, we make sure to answer your call and help you get connected with the counselor, therapist, Nurse Practitioner, or Psychiatrist that best fits your specific needs – right away. The best time to start is today!
Call Thriveworks Charlottesville Medication Management Services today at 434-812-4009. We’re excited to meet you!