Does Thriveworks offer psychiatric services?
Yes, we offer comprehensive psychiatric services to meet your mental health needs.
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 Littleton, CO specifically offer online psychiatry to their clients.
What is the difference between a mental health therapist & psychiatrist?
A therapist has an education specifically rooted in therapeutic practice, approaches, techniques, and treatment. They cannot prescribe medications for clients, though 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 is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP)?
A Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a highly trained and licensed professional who specializes in mental health care. They are qualified to diagnose and treat mental health conditions, prescribe medications, and provide therapy. Psychiatric NPs at Thriveworks are qualified to prescribe medications for a variety of mental health conditions. They work closely with you to develop a personalized treatment plan.
How do psychiatric 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.
Can I receive psychiatric services online?
Yes. At Thriveworks, we offer online-only psychiatry services for optimal comfort and convenience.
How long does psychiatry last?
Psychiatric services at Thriveworks Littleton 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 a year. Treatment length is heavily dependent on the condition(s) being treated, the course of treatment, and the client’s goals for treatment.
Is anxiety treated with psychiatry?
Psychiatrists are mental health professionals who can prescribe anxiety medication and provide therapeutic treatment for anxiety, although not all psychiatrists offer therapy. At Thriveworks, medication management occurs via online psychiatry sessions.
Does Thriveworks accept insurance for psychiatric services?
Yes, Thriveworks accepts most major insurance plans. We strive to make mental health care accessible and affordable for everyone.
Need more help deciding?
The writer Brene Brown once stated, “Vulnerability is not knowing victory of defeat, it’s understanding the necessity of both; it’s engaging. It’s being all in.” Sometimes admitting that you might have a mental health condition that needs assessment and possibly treatment can make you feel vulnerable. But it can also feel empowering to ask for help. From there, you can take control of your destiny and start making the best decision for your own health.
The board-certified psychiatric nurses at Thriveworks in Littleton, CO don’t use one-size-fits-all treatment for everyone. Every client is different and deserves individualized care. And Thriveworks psychiatric nurse practitioners are sensitive to the emotions that can come with confronting mental health issues for the first time. They’re here to support their clients through that journey and help them flourish.
When Should Someone Seek Mental Health Help?
If someone finds that their thoughts, emotions, or behaviors are impairing their daily functioning and causing problems in their relationships, occupation, or another area of their life, they may benefit from talking to a licensed psychiatrist or another psychiatric provider for a full evaluation. The psychiatric nurse practitioners at Thriveworks in Littleton, CO may be especially alert to symptoms such as the following, which may indicate an underlying mental health disorder:
- Focusing issues
- Radical mood swings
- Enduring sadness or despair
- Extreme and uncontrollable worries
- New eating behaviors
- Mania or hyperactivity
- Lethargy or reduction in activity levels
- Hallucinations
- Insomnia
- Repetitive behaviors
- Obsessions
- Alcohol or drug abuse
- Uncharacteristic behaviors
- Noticeable changes in mood
Get Premium Psychiatric Care at Thriveworks in Littleton, CO
If you’re ready to see a psychiatric provider, you want to see them quickly. Thriveworks psychiatric nurse practitioners work full-time for their clients, ensuring that you can get in to see them as soon as possible. New Thriveworks clients can often see their psychiatric nurse practitioner for the first time within the same week of their initial booking.
Thriveworks psychiatric nurse practitioners also accept most major forms of health insurance coverage. If you’re not sure if your insurance covers psychiatry, our support staff can help you figure it out.
Call the Thriveworks office in Littleton, CO today to get matched to a great, affordable psychiatric nurse practitioner who can give you the care you deserve. We look forward to your call!
