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 Dacula, GA specifically offer online psychiatry to their clients.
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.
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.
To be human means that you experience a wide repertoire of emotions: sadness, despair, joy, confusion, anxiety, anger, etc. If we’re lucky, we learn how to regulate our normal range of feelings. If we’re lucky, the negative feelings don’t stick with us for longer than they have to in order to be healthy and adaptive.
But sometimes we’re unlucky. Through no fault of our own, we inherit or develop certain mental health conditions that can interfere with daily functioning and happiness. That’s when a psychiatrist can step in to help.
The compassionate and experienced psychiatric professionals at Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Dacula are ready to help you get to the root of your issues through positive mental health interventions and establish an effective treatment plan that works toward your mental health and goals.
What Is Psychiatry?
Psychiatry is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health conditions and other behaviors that impact our lives. Psychiatric providers are medically trained professionals who specialize in mental health, allowing them to prescribe and manage medications for their clients.
Many mental health conditions are influenced by how our genes interact with our environment, and they’re part of natural variations in the human brain. However, just because these variations may occur naturally doesn’t mean that certain symptoms can’t be disabling. Whether the behaviors and conditions are taught or occur genetically, psychiatric providers help people notice mental patterns that are not helpful to them and make adjustments, as well as make their symptoms more manageable through medication.
What Types of Mental Health Conditions Does Psychiatry Treat?
Some of the mental health issues treated by the psychiatric nurse practitioners at Thriveworks in Dacula, GA include the following:
Does Insurance Cover Psychiatry?
Psychiatry is a branch of medicine that is typically covered by health insurance coverage. At Thriveworks, psychiatric providers who practice online through HIPAA-compliant, secure telehealth sessions accept most major forms of health insurance.
If you don’t know if your insurance plan covers psychiatry, Thriveworks can help you figure it out. Thriveworks in Dacula, GA also offers self-pay rates.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in Dacula, GA
The psychiatrists at Thriveworks in Dacula, GA are all top-rated, experienced, and compassionate providers who want to help their clients live their best lives. Thriveworks clients also get to experience other benefits, like:
- Easy scheduling using our online booking tool — or you can call in to talk to our friendly scheduling specialists
- Evidence-based therapy and psychiatry from expert mental health professionals
- Affordability: Thriveworks providers take most major forms of insurance
Exceptional psychiatrists like those at Thriveworks don’t try to change who you are. They want to help relieve your suffering and realize your dreams. This means they work closely with clients to address the issues that are meaningful to them. Whether you’re experiencing postpartum depression, social anxiety, agoraphobia, or something else, a Thriveworks psychiatrist can talk to you about your concerns and get you on the right path to recovery.
Don’t wait to get the help you need to feel better. Book a session today. We look forward to hearing from you!
