Psychiatric treatment isn’t just for severe mental disorders. Psychiatrists and other psychiatric providers can support anyone who feels intense emotional or mental distress. Whether you can identify with anxiety or disordered eating, or you have another mental health concern entirely, consider scheduling an appointment with us at Thriveworks in Missouri City, TX.
Common Psychiatric Services
Mental and emotional distress can feel especially taxing because so much of the distress happens in our heads, hidden from others. To further complicate matters, we sometimes talk ourselves into believing that what we’re feeling isn’t real because we often can’t pinpoint the cause of the distress.
But your feelings are real. No matter what your mental illness or disorder is, others have been in similar shoes and reaching out for psychiatric assistance is quite common.
Some of the reasons people seek professional help include:
- Mood disorders such as major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder.
- Personality disorders such as bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder.
- Anxiety disorders such as panic disorder, separation anxiety, and phobias.
- Substance abuse involving medication, drugs, and alcohol.
- Addiction to sex, gambling, and other activities.
How Can Psychiatrists Help?
Board-certified psychiatrists are trained to treat a variety of illnesses. Because of their years spent in medical school, they can offer services that other types of providers cannot, such as prescribing medicine and treating the physical ailments that may come with psychological disorders.
Depending on the disorder, a psychiatrist may recommend anti-anxiety medications, stimulants, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and other forms of medication. But prescriptions aren’t right for everyone. And if they are right for your situation, they may be just one part of your treatment. Typically, your provider follow these steps:
- Assessment. They’ll get to know you and your symptoms, concerns, and personality. They may also review your medical history and family history as part of the diagnostic process.
- Treatment. They’ll create a treatment plan that may include medication, therapy, or some combination of the two. Common types of therapy include interpersonal therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychoanalysis, and exposure therapy.
- Prevention. They’ll help you identify your triggers and create a plan to help you address future problems. This may involve self-care such as meditation and journaling. It may also involve grounding techniques and other strategies you can use at home.
Book Your Appointment with Thriveworks in Missouri City, TX
When you work with us at Thriveworks, you’re working with professional providers committed to excellent care. We accept a variety of insurance plans and have a flexible cancellation policy as well.
It takes strength to take the first step. Together, we can create a treatment plan that gets you where you want to be. Call us today at Thriveworks in Missouri City, TX to schedule an appointment.
