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 Cumming, GA 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 Cumming 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?
It doesn’t matter if you’ve been battling a mental disorder for several months or several years. There gets to be a point where you’ve had enough of being held back from living a happy and successful life. If you’re struggling with a mental illness, you might benefit from talking to a psychiatrist.
At Thriveworks Counseling in Cumming, GA, we have psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners who have the training, education, and expertise to help their clients take the medications they need safely and effectively. At our office, we are dedicated to providing you with the uplifting, accessible care you deserve. If you are experiencing a mental health condition and feel like you might benefit from talking to a psychiatrist, consider reaching out to our office today.
Who Is Medication Management For?
As you might have guessed by now, psychiatrists and nurse practitioners at our office in Cumming can help their clients with a broad range of concerns and needs. There is often a misconception that only the most severe cases of mental illness are the right fit. However, even mild cases can show significant success in using medication to overcome hurdles. Whether you’re struggling to cope with the loss of a loved one, are battling depression, have relationship problems, or just have low self-esteem. Medication can help.
What Are the Benefits of Psychiatry?
Aside from getting the much-needed support you’ve been searching for, working with an psychiatrist or nurse practitioner has many other added benefits. As we mentioned earlier, we only work with board-certified, client-focused mental health professionals at Thriveworks. We also:
- Are caring, compassionate, and accessible
- Have weekend and evening appointments in addition to our regular daytime hours
- Have flexible cancellations
- Do not have a waitlist
- Can often get our clients into a session within the same week of their initial call
- Accept most major insurance carriers and offer self-payment options as well
- Offer psychiatry and counseling over video
Schedule an Appointment at Thriveworks Counseling in Cumming, GA
We understand just how difficult it can be to manage and cope with difficult emotions and mental concerns. However, you don’t have to do it alone. When you’re ready to take the next step towards bettering your overall well-being, just give our office a call. We can get you started with our psychiatric services today.
We look forward to meeting you and helping you thrive.
