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 Novi, MI 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 Novi 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.
The psychologists at Thriveworks in Novi, MI have the compassion, ability, and experience to guide clients toward meaningful insights about their lives. Call our office at (616) 965-2923 to get started today, or book online to begin.
What’s the Difference Between an LCSW and a Psychologist?
Thriveworks in Novi, MI offers a variety of different mental health providers who all specialize in specific strategies. Here’s a short guide to who we are and what we do.
- Licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) offer counseling services and guidance for social services to help clients find solutions to their problems.
- Psychologists (usually with a PsyD or a PhD doctorate) offer psychotherapy services (talk therapy). They can be clinical psychologists or counseling psychologists. A psychotherapist is anyone who offers licensed talk therapy.
- Psychiatrists (MDs) are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing, treating, and helping to prevent mental health conditions. Unlike psychologists, psychiatrists can prescribe medication.
- Licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) work with spouses, children, and family members on their relationship issues.
What Does a Clinical Psychologist Do?
To most effectively treat clients, a clinical psychologist at Thriveworks in Novi, MI is well-versed in a variety of psychotherapeutic approaches, including the following:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
- Cognitive restructuring
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Psychoeducation
- Behavioral activation
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)
- Progressive muscle relaxation
- Meditation
- Child behavior therapy
- Lifestyle modifications
- Exposure therapy
- Affect regulation
- Substance abuse and addiction counseling
What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Cognitive behavioral therapy is an evidence-based approach to mental health issues that focuses on modifying maladaptive thoughts. In practice, that means a psychologist at Thriveworks who specializes in CBT might ask a series of questions to discover a client’s underlying belief systems. Someone might act in a certain way because they think a certain thing.
By exposing those thoughts to the light, clients can often see the error of their ways and make lasting changes. CBT can work especially well for depression and anxiety.
Match with an Exceptional Psychologist at Thriveworks in Novi, MI
Thriveworks Novi accepts most major forms of health insurance. If you need someone to talk to who isn’t a friend or a family member, reach out to a Thriveworks psychologist for enduring, meaningful insights that just might change your life.
Call the office today to get matched to an exceptional provider at (616) 965-2923.
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