Psychologists are mental health professionals that provide psychotherapy services and diagnoses for their clients. They have more research-focused training than most therapists, as they are more medically educated and receive a more general education about therapeutic approaches and theory.
Thriveworks psychologists in Champaign, IL provide standard psychotherapy services, tailoring treatment to each client and their unique concerns. However, they can also provide diagnoses to clients when appropriate, something that therapists and counselors cannot do. Finally, in some states in the U.S., they are allowed to prescribe medication.
Psychological treatment at Thriveworks Champaign is very individualized and specific to each client, which means that the duration of treatment is often varied depending on a client’s condition or disorder, the state of their symptoms, and their specific goals.
Psychologists are mental health providers who are highly trained to help their clients navigate emotional, social, academic, career, and family obstacles. Thriveworks psychologists in Champaign, IL have their clients’ best interests at heart as they provide the resources and support to help you achieve your goals. If you think you could benefit from working with a psychologist, reach out to Thriveworks Champaign today. We’re here to help.
When Should I Seek Help from a Psychologist?
It can be beneficial to seek help from a psychologist when you’re experiencing any of the following:
- Major or mild depression
- Obsessions and/or compulsions
- Social anxiety
- Addiction issues
- Sleep problems
- Eating problems
- Mania
- Hyperactivity
- Attention difficulties
- Caregiver stress or burnout
- Feeling lost or purposeless
- Stress related to trauma
- Family crises
- Difficulty managing your anger
- Overwhelming grief
- Physical or emotional abuse
Some of these challenges can be a sign of a larger mental disorder that needs to be treated; other symptoms may just need to be treated as stand-alone issues. A clinical or counseling psychologist at Thriveworks in Champaign, IL will work with you to understand your specific needs before starting any treatment plan.
How Is a Psychologist Different from Other Mental Health Professionals?
There can be a lot of overlap between mental health professions like psychology, psychiatry, counseling, and social work. And if you don’t know what or who you need, Thriveworks in Champaign, IL can help direct you to the right provider. Take the time to familiarize yourself with the different types of mental health providers and what they do:
- Licensed clinical social workers (or LCSWs, who have a master’s degree in social work and may address both psychotherapeutic and practical needs like healthcare assistance and job services)
- Psychologists (who have a master’s degree in psychology and are licensed to provide psychological therapy)
- Psychiatrists (who earned MDs at medical school and can prescribe psychiatric medications in addition to providing therapy)
- Telepsychiatrists (psychiatrists who can practice online, which Thriveworks psychiatrists are licensed to do)
- Licensed professional counselors (or LPCs, who provide psychotherapeutic counseling)
- Psychotherapists (an umbrella term for a psychologist, psychiatrist, counselor, or social worker who treats clients through talk therapy)
- Marriage and family therapists (or MFTs, who treat families and couples)
- Substance abuse counselors (or CSACs, who are certified to treat drug and alcohol problems)
Schedule Your Psychology Appointment at Thriveworks in Champaign, IL
When you call the Thriveworks office in Champaign, IL during our extended business hours, you’ll reach a human, not a voicemail. We will help match you to a mental health provider, and you might even meet with them that very week. Our psychotherapists, social workers, and psychiatric nurse practitioners are highly qualified, top rated, and fully licensed, so our clients always know they’re getting the best care. We also help make therapy affordable by accepting major medical insurance.
We look forward to starting this journey with you! Call our office today.
