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 Eden Prairie, MN 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 Eden Prairie 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.
Need more help deciding?
Thriveworks psychiatric nurse practitioners conduct a comprehensive and compassionate intake assessment to learn about each client’s particular mental health condition. By seeing a highly qualified psychiatric nurse practitioner at Thriveworks in Eden Prairie, MN, you can get the psychological support that you need–and your health insurance will likely cover the sessions. Reach out to us today to schedule your first session.
What Does a Psychiatrist Do?
Psychiatrists can use a broad range of tools to help people, including the following:
- Online psychotherapy
- Effective, evidence-based therapy techniques like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- In-patient treatment (hospitalization) in extreme cases when someone is at risk of hurting themselves or others
- Holistic approaches like meditation and mindfulness
- Lifestyle changes (diet and exercise improvements)
- Medication prescription and management
Many people have the misconception that psychiatrists simply prescribe medications, but that is not the case. The psychiatric nurse practitioners at Thriveworks in Eden Prairie, MN have prescription pads and they can prescribe or manage medications online, but they also have extensive non-pharmaceutical resources on hand to care for their clients.
How Can a Psychiatric Provider at Thriveworks Help Me?
When you first meet with a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Thriveworks in Eden Prairie, MN, you can expect a comprehensive assessment of your symptoms, your history, your goals for therapy, and more.
By using premium resources, a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Thriveworks in Eden Prairie, MN can tailor an individual treatment plan that will help you achieve your mental health goals. Our psychiatrists can then follow up with you to make sure your condition is improving or you’re not suffering from any side effects if you’re on a new medication.
Scheduling Psychiatry at Thriveworks in Eden Prairie, MN
Call the Thriveworks office in Eden Prairie, MN and our highly trained staff will help find you a compassionate, qualified, fully licensed psychiatrist who can help address your mental health issues. Our psychiatric nurse practitioners can meet with you online at your convenience. Most of our appointments take place within the same week of your initial call.
Call today to find out what makes our mental health providers so special, and learn about the benefits of being a Thriveworks client. We look forward to hearing from you!