Kylie felt that her marriage was in jeopardy. Her husband Peter worked long hours, so she did the bulk of the parenting and household work. But Kylie felt unseen and unappreciated. Peter never seemed to acknowledge her domestic and emotional labor. More often than not, Kylie felt criticized when Peter came home from work and pointed out the things that were wrong with their life instead of the things that were right.
When she tried to bring up her feelings of dissatisfaction, Peter accused her of complaining, which started another fight. And it always seemed to be the same fight. Sometimes Kylie felt so frustrated that she just wanted to grab the kids and go to her parents’ house nearby. But she still loved Peter dearly, and she honestly wanted their marriage to last. Could counseling help?
The answer is yes. People seek mental health services for all sorts of reasons, and relationship problems are just one example. Counselors and psychiatrists at Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Modesto can address a full spectrum of mental health concerns.
What Is the Role of a Mental Health Provider?
A counselor’s role can vary, depending on what kind of therapeutic treatment you need. Not all counselors have the same education, experience, and fields of expertise. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Modesto offers its clients a diverse roster of mental health providers, including:
- Psychologists
- Psychiatrists (MDs who can prescribe medication)
- Licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs)
- Licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs)
- Licensed professional counselors (LPCs)
Each of these providers might play a distinct role in supporting and caring for mental health clients. Different providers have different tools in their tool belts for treating their clients. For instance, some therapists may use an approach called cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to treat someone with anxiety, while other therapists may use exposure therapy. But they’re all looking for the same positive results.
The common denominator for all mental health providers is that they are there to listen closely, apply their extensive therapeutic knowledge to the problems at hand, and do their best to help you with your concerns.
What If I Need to See a Psychiatrist?
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Modesto offers the services of licensed psychiatrists who can diagnose and treat underlying mental disorders. Our psychiatrists can meet with you online to determine whether or not you’re a good candidate for medication like antidepressants.
Schedule Your First Appointment with a Top-Rated Thriveworks Counselor
Don’t wait until you are in crisis mode to seek help from a counselor. Be proactive and face your obstacles today. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Modesto can match you with a psychiatrist, a psychologist, a marriage therapist, or another one of our licensed mental health providers as early as tomorrow.
The best time to prioritize your mental health and get started with counseling is now. Thriveworks looks forward to hearing from you soon and joining you on your journey.
