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 Brookline, MA 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 Brookline 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.
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Brookline, MA Psychiatry – Meet With a Board-Certified Psychiatric Provider
For those who can benefit from psychiatric medication, medication management is pertinent. Fortunately, a psychiatrist or nurse practitioner can provide one with medication management and therefore best ensure that they take their medication properly. If this is a service that you’re looking into or need, consider reaching out to Thriveworks Brookline Counseling. Thriveworks Brookline has online psychiatric nurse practitioners who can help you. Just call our office to schedule.
What Is Medication Management? Do I Need It?
Anyone and everyone who takes psychiatric medication needs medication management. This simply refers to working with a medical provider to understand how to properly take your medication and doing so. If you are looking for a new psychiatrist or nurse practitioner to help you manage your medication, consider Thriveworks Brookline. If you haven’t yet found or started medication for your condition, we can help there too. Your initial conversation with your provider will cover:
- Symptoms or diagnoses of a mental illness
- Allergies or other concerns about medications
- What kind of medicine might best help you
Then, your provider will work to prescribe you a medication that alleviates your specific symptoms and provides overall relief from your given illness. Many people find medication to be effective, from those who struggle with depression to those with anxiety.
Schedule a Psychiatry Appointment at Thriveworks in Brookline
Thriveworks Brookline Counseling is happy to offer medication management. We truly believe that counseling can help anyone and everyone, but sometimes medication is necessary and/or helpful too. If you think that you could benefit from working with a nurse practitioner or psychiatrist to find an effective medication for managing your illness, don’t hesitate to reach out. We would love to help.
