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 Manassas, 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 Manassas 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?
Who Can Benefit from Medication Management?
Many different people, with differing conditions, can benefit from medication, such as those with depression, bipolar disorders, or anxiety disorders, just to name a few.If you’ve been experiencing mental health concerns, receiving treatment from one of our psychiatric NPs could help. .
Why Is It So Important to Understand Your Medication?
Treatment success relies on you using your medication properly. Second, changing your dosage on your own—whether that’s increasing or decreasing it—can make your situation can have some dangerous effects on your health. When meeting with your psychiatric NP, make sure you:
- Disclose any medications you’re already on
- Discuss any allergies or issues you’ve had with past medications
- Understand exactly how much of the medication you should be taking and when
- Continue to use your medication exactly as prescribed
- Call your provider if you have any concerns or run into any problems with your medication
Meet With an Online Psychiatric NP
At Thriveworks, we strongly believe that everyone can find value in utilizing mental health services. Our psychiatric NPs are…
- Board-certified
- Highly trained and experienced
- Client-focused
- Caring and compassionate
Schedule Psychiatry at Thriveworks in Manassas, VA
If you’re ready to see the difference that psychiatry services can make, call our office in Manassas, VA to get started. Our support team will help you with the process: everything from setting up your insurance to booking your first session is made easy with their help.
And with help available seven days a week, we’ve taken the hassle out of everything. Thriveworks opens the door to exclusive benefits, including:
- A fast response time from your provider’s office. Most of our clients have their first session within a week of calling in for the first time.
- Flexible appointment options, including those in the evenings and on the weekends.
- Being able to schedule your session online, or in person.
- A wide range of accepted insurance options
Call or schedule online with Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Manassas. Reclaim your life from the mental health challenges standing in your way.
