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 Westminster, CO 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 Westminster 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?
For some medical problems, individuals need to seek the care of a specialist, such as a cardiologist or a surgeon. Mental health is no different. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor that is a specialist in the field of mental health. They are able to diagnose, treat, and manage mental health issues. A psychiatrist is a person who has completed undergraduate school, medical school, completed a one-year internship, and then also completed three years as a psychiatry resident.
Just like talking with a therapist or counselor, having an open conversation with a psychiatrist about what’s troubling you can help them to understand and better treat the symptoms that you’re suffering from. The psychiatrists at Thriveworks in Westminster, CO are here to help you set and achieve your personal goals and enjoy a renewed quality of life.
How Can a Psychiatrist Help Me?
Psychiatrists are medical doctors in addition to often being licensed therapists, which grants them the ability to prescribe helpful medication to use with or without counseling services. Psychiatrists are able to diagnose and treat many types of conditions and disorders that may be difficult to manage with therapy or counseling alone. These may include:
- Major depression and seasonal affective disorder
- Social anxiety
- PTSD
- ADHD
- OCD
- Eating disorders
- And many other mental health conditions
Having an open conversation with a psychiatrist about what’s troubling you can help them to understand and better treat the symptoms that you’re experiencing. Your treatment preferences will be a vital part of your experience in psychiatric care, which may include helpful medication to manage your symptoms. The psychiatrists at Thriveworks in Westminster, CO can help you set and achieve your personal goals and enjoy a renewed quality of life.
Schedule Online Psychiatry at Thriveworks
At Thriveworks in Westminster, CO we offer virtual psychiatric services, which means unprecedented convenience and privacy for you as our client. Online psychiatry is highly flexible, and might be an attractive choice if you’re looking to:
- Reduce your existing anxiety and stress: Meeting virtually can be a lot less stressful than meeting your provider in person. Online therapy is a go-to resource for making psychiatric treatment as comfortable as possible.
- Prioritize your mental health: Online therapy is an easy way for those who take care of elderly relatives or are watching children to find time to prioritize their own needs, as well.
- Connect with a psychiatrist on the go: There’s no need to travel to a brick-and-mortar office to fill a prescription or to attend a therapy session.
- Add flexibility to your schedule: For those who are busy, traveling, or just tired, getting the psychiatric services you need shouldn’t be harder. We offer weekend and evening session times, just for you.
Our online psychiatrists follow intensive HIPAA guidelines, the same used in our in-person sessions. You’ll be able to rest easy and get the most out of your online session, knowing that your privacy is protected and ensured.
Book Your First Psychiatric Session with Thriveworks in Westminster, CO
At Thriveworks, in Westminster, CO we understand that it can be very difficult to make that first call for help. If you are seeking help for a loved one, you may have been trying to convince them to get treatment for quite some time. If they finally agree or you finally make the call for help, it can be extremely discouraging to find that the next available appointment is in two weeks’ time. Unfortunately, this is common in many counseling practices. But at Thriveworks, we do not operate with a waiting list. We are ready to help when you need us. Head online or give us a call at (303) 214-2106 today.