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Psychiatry/medication FAQs

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 Oklahoma City, OK 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 Oklahoma City 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?

The renowned psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross once stated, “The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths.” Instead of looking at mental health conditions as life sentences, you can reframe them as just one part of your journey. Having experienced a mental health condition, you can gain important insights into your own mind and become more understanding of other people’s suffering. It might be a difficult road, but it can be worth it. As Kubler-Ross states, “Beautiful people do not just happen.” 

Psychiatrists at Thriveworks in Oklahoma City, OK have the compassion and expertise to help clients move through–and beyond–their mental health conditions to achieve their higher goals in life. Conditions like depression and anxiety don’t have to define someone. Great psychiatrists treat the person beneath the diagnosis. The exceptional psychiatrists at Thriveworks are experienced and effective partners, here to help you manage your mental health condition.

Treating Mental Health Conditions with Psychiatry 

Many different mental health services exist to help people who are struggling with psychological and behavioral issues. Psychiatrists are physicians (MDs) who specialize in diagnosing, treating, and helping to prevent mental health conditions. They are different from psychologists in that they can prescribe psychotropic medications like antidepressants to treat underlying neurochemical issues. The licensed psychiatrists at Thriveworks in Oklahoma City, OK have these pharmaceutical tools at their disposal in addition to psychotherapy approaches, which can both be assets to Thriveworks clients who need mental health support.

How Do Psychiatrists Diagnose Their Clients?

People typically come to a psychiatry office because they think their symptoms might indicate a mental health condition. They might be exhibiting uncontrollable behaviors or their minds might fixate on certain ideas. They might be unable to pull themselves out of a psychological rut. The first thing a psychiatrist at Thriveworks in Oklahoma City, OK does with a new client is conduct a full evaluation. This evaluation can include the following elements:

  • A comprehensive discussion of cognitive and behavioral symptoms
  • A discussion of therapy goals
  • Psychological and physical examinations
  • Lifestyle questions about substance use, exercise, diet, sleep, etc.
  • A full medical history
  • Family medical history (mental health conditions sometimes have genetic as well as environmental and neurological components)
  • Consultation with the individual’s other doctors and caregivers
  • Mood charting
  • Psychosocial evaluation of a person’s core relationships, support system, and home life

Types of Treatments for Mental Health Conditions

Psychiatrists are best known for prescribing medications, but they were also trained in numerous other therapies in medical school, including psychotherapy (talk therapy). The psychiatrists at Thriveworks in Oklahoma City, OK might use any of the following approaches to treat mental health conditions:

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which modifies maladaptive thinking patterns and belief systems
  • Psychodynamic therapy
  • Substance abuse or addiction treatment
  • Other evidence-based cognitive and behavioral therapies
  • Lifestyle changes 
  • Psychosocial interventions
  • Holistic treatments like meditation and deep breathing
  • Mindfulness therapy
  • Group therapy or couples counseling from a Thriveworks licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) 
  • Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) 
  • Medication management

What Mental Health Conditions Can Psychiatrists Treat?

Psychiatrists at Thriveworks in Oklahoma City, OK can treat many mental health conditions including:

  • Depression (mild and major depressive disorders)
  • Dysthymia (depression lasting longer than two years)
  • Postpartum depression
  • Anxiety 
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Type I bipolar disorder (manic depression)
  • Type II bipolar disorder 
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Child psychiatric issues
  • Specific phobias
  • Self-harming behaviors
  • Violent behaviors
  • Sex addiction
  • Adverse side effects from medication
  • Anger 
  • Substance abuse
  • Personality disorders
  • Hallucinations
  • Eating disorders 
  • Sleep disorders 

Other health professionals like primary care doctors might refer a client to a Thriveworks psychiatrist, or a client will recognize early that their symptoms might have a psychological origin and could benefit from psychiatric treatment.

Book an Online Session with a Psychiatrist at Thriveworks in Oklahoma, OK

Psychiatric treatment can help people who suffer from a wide range of issues that threaten to disrupt daily functioning. If you are having trouble realizing your mental health objectives, it may be time to consult one of the exceptional, specialized psychiatrists at Thriveworks in Oklahoma City, OK. 

Thriveworks doctors can meet with clients online at their convenience and comfort level. They are fully licensed and accept most major health insurance plans. They can also see clients quickly, usually within 24-48 hours of their initial booking. As an additional membership benefit, Thriveworks clients can access their provider by phone or email between sessions.

Don’t wait to get top-rated professional intervention for your mental health issues. Call the Thriveworks office today!

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Oklahoma City accept 27 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma | BCBS Blue Advantage PPO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma | BCBS Blue Preferred PPO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma | BCBS Native Blue HMO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma | BCBS Blue Choice PPO

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma | BCBS Blue Traditional HMO

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

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Self-pay costs at Oklahoma City
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 like my therapist there's a connection I've been looking for for many years.
Joe Sep 2025
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I like that I felt a connection. I trust my provider.
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I have already recommended her to two friends. She's great!
Kelli Sep 2025
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yall been great with helping me get though this ptsd x2
Cory May 2025
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I appreciate the fact that I can talk about what I'm dealing with and not feel judged.
Charles Mar 2025
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Dr. Banken is one of the best therapists I've had the pleasure of working with. He's incredibly supportive, wonderfully insightful, and extremely accommodating. He always has great advice and interesting, new perspectives to view life situations through. Any time I've asked for extra support or resources for coping skills or research, he has immediately emailed them to me. I'm more than happy to recommend Dr. Banken or Thrivework's virtual services to anyone in my life searching for a great therapist or virtual care.
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Colleen Mar 2025
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Dr. Banken is a top notch expert in his field. Not only did he provide truly life changing and meaningful advice, but he did it in a way that felt like he truly cares about my well being. He is very personal, polite, and professional.
Troop Mar 2025
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I appreciated most about how kind of a person my therapist is. She's genuine, she's real, & I couldn't have found the perfect person to help guide me.
Karen Mar 2025
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Where to find us

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Address

3000 United Founders Blvd Suite 142
Oklahoma City, OK 73112

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Oklahoma City is located in the United Founders Tower and near United Founders Blvd and N May Ave, off Northwest Expy. It is near the Lake Hefner Parkway and close to Will Rogers Park.

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Phone number

(405) 347-7772
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Languages spoken by OK providers

  • ASL
  • English
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Hours

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

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Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm

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