Are you struggling with a mental health condition or another challenge that is negatively affecting your well-being? If so, we recommend speaking with a psychiatrist or another psychiatric provider.
Thriveworks in Modesto, CA has a team of psychiatric nurse practitioners who would be more than happy to help you. Reach out today to schedule your first psychiatry appointment, which will take place conveniently over video.
Should I See a Psychologist or a Psychiatrist?
Some Thriveworks clients see either a psychologist or a psychiatrist, and other clients see both. It depends on your mental health needs. If you have an underlying chemical imbalance that requires medication, then you can benefit from the support of a psychiatric provider. But it’s okay if you don’t know what you need ahead of your first appointment.
Psychiatrists and other psychiatric provider can prescribe medication while psychologists can’t (though they can refer you to psychiatrists). But both professionals have extensive training in treating psychological obstacles and disorders.
You should consider reaching out to a psychiatrist if you experience any of the following behaviors or symptoms:
- Self-harm
- Gambling or sex addiction
- Violent thoughts or actions
- Uncontrollable anger or aggression
- Self-isolation
- Violent fantasies
- Obsessions or compulsions
- Trouble getting out of bed in the morning
- Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure)
- Attention and/or concentration problems
- Severely restricting your calories (anorexia) or purging after you eat or binge (bulimia)
- Abusing someone physically or emotionally
- Memory loss
- Hallucinations
- Panic attacks
- Severe social anxiety
- Fear of being in public
The Advantages of Online Psychiatry
Telepsychiatry can remove a lot of the stress and burdens surrounding mental health help. After all, opening up to a mental health provider can be hard enough without having to deal with a long drive, parking lots, waiting rooms, and so on.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners at Thriveworks in Modesto, CA accept your medical insurance even when they meet with you online, so the option is both convenient and affordable. And the telehealth technology that our providers use is more secure than ever.
Schedule Psychiatry at Thriveworks in Modesto, CA
It’s never been easier to reach out to a licensed mental health provider. The Thriveworks office opens early and stays open late so you can call us when it’s convenient for you. After you schedule your first session, you’ll receive immediate exclusive benefits. Reach out today to get started.
