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1,644 people sought psychiatry/medication help at Columbia 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 Columbia, MD 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 Columbia 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.

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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 22 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana | BCBS

  • 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

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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

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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
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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
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