Image of a therapist and client in a counseling session.

1,644 people sought psychiatry/medication help at Columbia in the last year

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

Meet with a provider as soon as this week

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS HMO, +18 more
Stress, ADHD, Sleep / Insomnia, Anxiety, Depression

Good to see you today. You must have something bothering you, and need to find the right place to go. How may I be of help?

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS HMO, +18 more
Behavioral Issues, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS HMO, +19 more
Anger, Self Esteem, Stress, Women’s Issues, OCD / Obsessive-Compulsive, +3 more

Starting Psychiatry/medication

Need more help deciding?

Columbia, MD Psychiatry – Meet With Board-Certified Psychiatric Providers

Medication management is sometimes an important part of treatment and recovery when it comes to mental health conditions. Fortunately, psychiatrists and nurse practitioners are trained to help people manage their medication, from how much of it to take and when to figuring out what works best with their client’s brain and body.

Thriveworks Columbia, MD in Howard County has psychiatric nurse practitioners who are now offering medication management online. If you are exhibiting symptoms of a mental illness, such as depression or anxiety, consider reaching out to our office. We can set you up with a provider who can assess your situation and provide you with medication management online by video.

Who Can Benefit from Medication Management?

Some people think that only the most serious or severe cases of mental illness demand the need for medication. Really though, people with severe cases as well as the more mild cases can benefit from medication. This depends greatly on the individual, their symptoms, other forms of treatment they might have tried in the past, and other factors too. Now, depending on the mental illness, one might find the following medications helpful in treatment:

  • Antidepressants
  • Cognitive enhancer
  • Mood stabilizers

There are plenty of other medications to add to this list. The medication that one finds beneficial and that one might be prescribed depends on what illness the individual is diagnosed with, be it depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and so on.

Should I Meet with a Psychiatrist?

Psychiatrists are healthcare professionals who have remarkable knowledge, skills, experience, and training in the mental health field. As we touched on previously, sometimes medication is an important part of one’s treatment plan. For those that do take medication as part of their treatment for any given mental illness, proper medication management is vital.

For instance, one should not take too much or too little of their medicine; they also shouldn’t take it at night if they’re supposed to take it in the morning; and they need to know whether or not to take it with food! Often, there are very specific instructions that detail how one should take their medicine. Fortunately, the psychiatrists and nurse practitioners at Thriveworks Columbia will be sure that you know exactly how to take your medication. They will also check in with you to make sure the medication you’re on is helping you and continues to help you. If you need to switch to a different medication, so be it. They’ll help you find one that works well for you.

Schedule Online Psychiatry at Thriveworks Columbia Counseling

Here at Thriveworks Columbia Counseling, we help people live happy, successful lives. We tackle this by setting our clients up with skilled, caring mental health professionals who can truly make a difference. If you’re struggling to manage a mental illness, we might set you up with an online psychiatric provider who can provide you with medication management.

If you are suffering with a mental illness, please consider reaching out. We have a team of professionals who are devoted to helping people work through their mental health challenges and other life issues. To schedule your first session, simply book online or call our office at (410) 910-2708.

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 Columbia therapists and counselors accept 23 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS HMO

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS PPO

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Exchange

  • Humana HMO/POS

Show more
Self-pay costs at Columbia
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

5.0 Learn about verified reviews
★★★★★
I have been in and out of therapy (with/without meds) for over 30 years. It really made me happy, something I haven't been in a while, to find people who actually listen and ask questions about your past, present, and how you're feeling. I would highly recommend Thriveworks!!
Read more I have been in and out of therapy (with/without meds) for over 30 years. It really made me happy, something I haven't been in a while, to find people who actually listen and ask questions about your past, present, and how you're feeling. I would highly recommend Thriveworks!!
Mary Feb 2024
Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
I felt a good session
Kadesha Jan 2024
Thriveworks.com verified review

Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Columbia is located inside the The Shoppes at Wilde Lake shopping center, between Twin Rivers Road and Cross Fox Lane. Adjacent to the shopping center, you will find Vista Wilde Lake Apartments. Parking is available in front of the main entrance.

Phone number

(410) 724-1137

Languages spoken by MD providers

  • English
  • French
Friday 8:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 9:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:00pm

Shown in ET

Friday 7:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 7:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Monday 7:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 7:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 7:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 7:00am - 9:30pm

Shown in ET

26 photos