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 Davie, FL 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 Davie 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?
Psychiatry and medication management can be the answer for many when they are struggling with mental health conditions or challenges. The licensed psychiatric providers at Thriveworks in Davie, FL have the compassion, expertise, and meaningful insights to help their clients achieve their goals.
Discover if psychiatry and medication management from an expert at Thriveworks could offer you relief by scheduling a session online or calling for scheduling assistance.
What Is Psychiatry?
The psychiatry and medication management professionals at Thriveworks are specialized providers known as psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners. They are trained and qualified to diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental health disorders and can also prescribe medication.
Using psychiatry and medication management tools, these experts provide a wide range of treatment options and therapies to people experiencing difficulties with daily functioning due to psychological or behavioral conditions. Our providers can offer methods for treating conditions like:
Is Psychiatry Right for Me?
Any of these symptoms could indicate that it might be wise to undergo a psychiatric evaluation:
- Extreme mood swings
- Acute sadness lasting longer than two weeks
- Extreme fears and worries
- Difficulty concentrating
- Atypical eating behaviors
- Sleep-related issues
- Lethargy
- Repetitive behaviors
- Rages
- Obsessive thoughts or fixations
Sometimes, you may not know what you’re feeling, and that’s okay, too. The most important step is to reach out for help, and at Thriveworks Davie, FL we make it easy to connect with providers who understand.
Schedule Psychiatry Online with Thriveworks in Davie, FL
At Thriveworks Davie, FL we accept most major forms of health insurance coverage. We also offer self-pay rates to clients who are paying out of pocket. These options help keep psychiatric services affordable.
You can call our office to get started, or book online. Our psychiatry and medication management clients have access to exclusive benefits that other providers may not be able to match, including:
- In-network coverage with most insurance providers
- Mental health help when and where you need it
- The ability to schedule online or by phone
- Personalized mental health care for your unique needs
Many clients can have a session within the same week of their initial call to the office. Mental health care is health care, after all—don’t neglect yours. Call Thriveworks Davie, FL today to start receiving psychiatry and medication management services.
