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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 Grand Prairie, TX 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 Grand 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 years. treatment length is heavily dependent on the condition(s) being treated, the course of treatment, and the client's goals for treatment.

Need more help deciding?

Sadness, heartbreak, fear, and anger are normal emotions. However, prolonged and intense feelings of unhappiness or distress can indicate a serious but treatable mental disorder. Psychiatric providers are trained to identify and treat these conditions, as well as help people navigate loss or trauma.

Psychiatric providers at Thriveworks can offer answers to your pressing questions about mental health. Call our office today to schedule a session with a board-certified psychiatric provider from Thriveworks Counseling in Grand Prairie, TX.

Mental Health Concerns Treated by Psychiatrists

Mental health services are useful for more than the most severe cases. Psychiatric providers see a wide variety of clients throughout their careers, from people with insomnia to those with difficulty concentrating. These issues, along with excessive worry, feelings of isolation, and sudden changes to appetite or weight, can be symptoms of specific disorders.

Common mental health conditions treated by psychiatrists include:

  • Major depressive disorder
  • Panic disorder
  • Postpartum depression
  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Seasonal affective disorder
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Social anxiety
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

If you’re experiencing symptoms associated with a mental health issue, it might be time to seek help. If you’re dealing with something that isn’t mentioned above, that’s ok. It’s normal if your situation doesn’t fit neatly on a bulleted list. A compassionate professional from Thriveworks Counseling in Grand Prairie, TX can listen to your unique concerns and guide you through challenging times.

What Does Psychiatric Treatment Involve?

Working with a psychiatrist or another psychiatric provider can help you address your mental and emotional wellbeing. Psychiatric providers are board-certified mental health professionals who can prescribe medications to treat conditions like depression and anxiety.

Equipped with a passion for helping others and a medical degree, they can diagnose, alleviate, and prevent behavioral, personality, and mood disorders. Psychiatric treatment can also include forms of therapy that help make it easier to live in the present and form strong connections with those around you.

Mental health treatment plans can involve:

  • Talk therapy: You’ve probably come across depictions of in-person talk therapy in books and television. Also known as psychotherapy, it’s used to uncover and address the environmental, behavioral, and genetic factors that cause mental illnesses. Talk therapy involves a guided conversation between client and psychiatrist targeted at improving the client’s mental state.
  • Prescription medicine: Psychiatric providers can prescribe medications that lessen or prevent the symptoms of certain mental disorders.
  • Strategies for daily life: A psychiatric provider may recommend lifestyle changes such as a steadier sleep schedule or a consistent exercise routine. They might ask you to incorporate journaling, breathing techniques, or communication skills into your life to help manage stress.

Every person who comes to therapy brings different experiences, values, and needs with them. Licensed psychiatrists acknowledge this and provide customized care for their clients in a compassionate, comfortable way.

Meeting with a psychiatric provider at Thriveworks on a short- or long-term basis can provide you with powerful support for managing mental illness and trauma. Call our office at Thriveworks Counseling in Grand Prairie, TX to get started.

Meet With a Thriveworks Psychiatric Provider in Grand Prairie, TX

Therapeutic treatment can transform lives. If you’ve been contemplating professional help, consider working with a psychiatric provider at Thriveworks Counseling. Our providers in Grand Prairie, TX, offer weekday, evening, and weekend appointments to help you find time for valuable mental health care.

Our psychiatric providers work with their clients through convenient online sessions by video. This flexibility allows many new clients to meet with a psychiatric provider within the same week of scheduling.

Thriveworks is proud to accept many forms of insurance. Are you looking for mental health support? Call our office at Thriveworks Counseling in Grand Prairie, TX to get started. We’ll help you schedule your first appointment with one of our psychiatric providers.

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 Grand Prairie therapists and counselors accept 40 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Ambetter by Superior Health Plan

  • APEX Memorial Hermann

  • ARIA | Covenant Management Systems

  • Auto Club Enterprises (Employers Health Network)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Exchange

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO

  • Buist Byars and Taylor (Employers Health Network)

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

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Self-pay costs at Grand Prairie
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

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4.5 Thriveworks Grand Prairie reviews are collected through Thriveworks.com.
★★★★★
Thriveworks helped me realize that I do believe people can change. I’m not the person I was three months ago, broken and fearful. I’m healthy and happy and for the first time being kind to myself. Thank you for giving me my life back.
Read more Thriveworks helped me realize that I do believe people can change. I’m not the person I was three months ago, broken and fearful. I’m healthy and happy and for the first time being kind to myself. Thank you for giving me my life back.
Anonymous Thriveworks Client
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Grand Prairie is located on Post & Paddock Rd. We share a building with Lonestar Orthopedic Supply, Recovercare, and H&E Equipment. TX-360 runs east of us.

Phone number

(224) 257-3776

Languages spoken by TX providers

  • Hindi
  • Gujarati
  • English
  • Spanish
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