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 Royal Oak, MI 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 Royal Oak 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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Royal Oak Psychiatry—Talk to a Psychiatric Provider in Royal Oak, MI
On any day, at any moment, life as you know it can change—drastically. There is no possible way for us to know when we might experience something devastating like the death of a friend or family member, a natural disaster, and other events that evoke difficult emotions.
It can help to remind yourself that we can control one thing during these devastating moments and in their aftermath: How we move forward from here. When our mental health is bombarded with these challenges, we can choose to reach out for help from a mental health professional. Psychiatrists can prove particularly helpful during these tough times, as they are able to diagnose mental disorders and assess other emotional disturbances. They can also offer different forms of treatment, medication.
Do you think that you could benefit from talking to a psychiatrist? Reach out to Thriveworks Counseling in Royal Oak, MI. We have online psychiatric nurse practitioners who would be happy to meet with you over video. To schedule your appointment and get started, call (947) 217-3010.
How Can a Psychiatrist Help Me?
As we detailed above, psychiatrists specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health conditions. Let’s take a closer look:
- Diagnosis of mental health conditions: To diagnose their clients, psychiatrists conduct psychological testing in addition to asking their clients for a self-report of symptoms. Both of these methods allow them to evaluate the state of one’s mental wellbeing and make a diagnosis.
- Treatment, including therapy and medication: Now, psychiatrists can design a plan of treatment for the individual, based on their unique needs. This treatment plan will likely involve therapy, medication, or a combination of the two.
- Preventative measures: Psychiatrists can also offer preventative measures for people at risk of developing a mental illness. If one starts to experience changes in thoughts or behaviors that cause concern a psychiatrist can help to prevent them from worsening.
If you could benefit from a psychiatrist’s care, schedule an appointment. Psychiatrists offer a safe, nonjudgmental space for their clients to talk about their thoughts and feelings, and how they relate to their mental health.
What Conditions Can Benefit from Psychiatric Treatment?
Psychiatrists have many different clients. These professionals can help people with a wide variety of mental health conditions, but here are some of the most common:
- Mood disorders including major depression and bipolar disorder
- Personality disorders like avoidant personality disorder
- Anxiety disorders including social anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder
- Substance abuse and addiction problems
You don’t have to just put up with these uncomfortable or unpleasant symptoms. You can learn to manage and improve them with a psychiatric provider at Thriveworks as soon as this week.
Work with a Thriveworks Psychiatric Provider in Royal Oak, MI
Thriveworks Counseling can set you up with one of our online psychiatrists the second you call our office. Online psychiatric providers conduct their sessions in a virtual environment, over video.
If you’d like to schedule a telehealth session with one of our psychiatric nurse practitioners, reach out to Thriveworks Counseling in Royal Oak, MI now. You can call our team at (947) 217-3010 and our scheduling team will assist you!
