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1,458 people sought psychiatry/medication help at Leominster in the last year

Discover how starting psychiatry/medication therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Starting Psychiatry/medication

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 Leominster, MA 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 Leominster 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?

Unfortunately, some of us develop a mental health condition that comes with unpleasant (or even harmful) symptoms that we must learn to manage. While we can’t always control the development of these illnesses, we can control how we respond to their development. In other words, we can choose to seek out treatment—treatment that helps us manage our symptoms and live a happier, healthier life again.

Thriveworks Counseling was built on a mission of helping people live happy, successful lives. When you have a mental illness on your hands, it can feel difficult or even impossible to achieve happiness and/or success. But we promise you can do it. And we think that we can help you do it. In addition to counseling, therapy, and life coaching, Thriveworks in Leominster, MA can offer medication management led by an online psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.

Medication can help many different people manage a range of mental health conditions. If you’re taking medication for your condition or you would like to look into the possibility, reach out to Thriveworks Counseling in Leominster, MA. We can help.

Who Can Benefit from Psychiatry?

Everyone is different. When it comes to one’s mental health, it is essential that the individual receives personalized care with their needs in mind. This means treatment can look different from one person to the next, even if they’re struggling with the same illness. For example, one person might prefer to manage their depression with counseling, while another would prefer to take medication and also talk to a counselor every other week.

That said, there are certain mental illnesses that can often be managed effectively with medication. These illnesses include:

  • Anxiety
  • Panic disorder
  • Major/minor depression
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Seasonal affective disorder
  • Postpartum depression/anxiety

If you’re experiencing symptoms of any of these mental health conditions (or another illness that we haven’t touched on), please consider reaching out to a psychiatrist. They can help you identify what treatment plan will best help you! Again, Thriveworks Counseling can offer both counseling and medication management.

What Does Medication Management Look Like?

Medication management means working with a provider to ensure that you are taking your medication as prescribed. In addition, it helps your provider understand how this medication is affecting you—and if the needle isn’t moving in the right direction, they can help you find another medication that works better.

The online psychiatrists and nurse practitioners at Thriveworks Counseling in Leominster would focus on a few main goals if you choose to meet with them:

  • They would want to understand your mental health condition, including your specific symptoms
  • They would want to plan and review your existing treatment plan (if you have one)
  • They would recommend medication, based on the needs that they observe
  • They would ensure that you know exactly how to take your medication and that you continue to follow these instructions
  • They would continue to check in with you to see that you’re happy with your medication and benefitting from its usage

Thriveworks Counseling is honored to help our clients grow, heal, and live better. If you think that you could find value in partnering with a psychiatrist, a nurse practitioner, or another provider, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Schedule an Appointment at Thriveworks Counseling in Leominster, MA

Thriveworks Counseling is here to help you and meet your mental health needs. If this means working with a psychiatrist or nurse practitioner, we will be happy to set you up with one of these providers. If, on the other hand, this means working with a counselor or another mental health professional, we’ll be happy to help there too!

To schedule your appointment, just give our office a call or visit our online booking widget. Either way, our providers are excited for the chance to work with you.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Leominster therapists and counselors accept 26 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Fallon Health

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Exchange

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Self-pay costs at Leominster
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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I was in great need of an in-person therapist. I've grown tired of being stuck in the zoom room for years now, like many people. Thankfully, I was able to schedule an appointment and get started at the local Thriveworks office. And I'm grateful for my therapist. I feel like I'm making great strides forward in a fraction of the time it took me to make similar progress with online therapy/counseling. Setting matters.
Read more I was in great need of an in-person therapist. I've grown tired of being stuck in the zoom room for years now, like many people. Thankfully, I was able to schedule an appointment and get started at the local Thriveworks office. And I'm grateful for my therapist. I feel like I'm making great strides forward in a fraction of the time it took me to make similar progress with online therapy/counseling. Setting matters.
Marissa Jan 2024
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Deb Joy is excellent.
Leominster Sep 2021
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Deb Joy is excellent! 5*
Leominster Sep 2021
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Debra Joy, committed to excellent service.
Leominster Sep 2021
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Debra Joy is wonderful to work with!!
Leominster Sep 2021
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Deb Joy is an incredible listener, so kind, and amazing to work with! Highly recommend her for therapy.
Read more Deb Joy is an incredible listener, so kind, and amazing to work with! Highly recommend her for therapy.
Leominster Sep 2021
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I’ve known Deb for many years. She is passionate and caring.
Leominster Sep 2021
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Tracey N. is a very thoughtful, caring and non-judgmental Clinician. She listens and is always attentive in our sessions.
Read more Tracey N. is a very thoughtful, caring and non-judgmental Clinician. She listens and is always attentive in our sessions.
Leominster Jul 2020
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Leominster is off of Merriam Ave, just east of Rockwell Pond. We currently share a building with Cormier Chiropractic and The Vascular Care Group, and our building is across the street from Foster Ct. and Grove Ave. The closest bus stop to us is at the Leominster Senior Center. If you have trouble finding our office or have any questions about how to get here, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Phone number

(978) 612-6361

Languages spoken by MA providers

  • English
  • Spanish
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