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.
The exceptional psychiatric providers at Thriveworks in Odessa, TX, treat human beings, not just their mental health or behavioral disorders. People suffering from depression, anxiety, or anorexia are full humans with complex stories to tell. Thriveworks providers take the whole person into account when they use their expertise to diagnose mental conditions and give compassionate guidance to their clients.
What Mental Health Disorders Can Psychiatrists Treat?
The psychiatric nurse practitioners at Thriveworks in Odessa, TX are trained to recognize, diagnose, treat, and even help prevent a great number of mental health and behavioral disorders. Those conditions include the following:
- Clinical or major depression
- Anxiety
- Bipolar I disorder (manic depression)
- Bipolar II disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Phobias
- Self-harming behaviors
- Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder
- Personality disorders
- Anorexia and bulimia
- Sleeping issues
- Sex or gambling addictions
Before a psychiatric provider at Thriveworks in Odessa, TX diagnoses an individual with a mental health disorder, they’re going to want to give a full mental and physical health assessment to rule out physical conditions like hormonal imbalances that would be treated by a primary care physician. Sometimes a new medication prescribed by your general practitioner can cause psychological symptoms. Sometimes excessive caffeine can influence one’s mental state. A psychiatrist is trained to recognize and identify all the possible origins of mental health conditions and treat them accordingly.
Can a Psychiatrist Do Psychotherapy or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
In medical school, psychiatric providers receive training in psychotherapeutic approaches and techniques. This means that your provider at Thriveworks in Odessa, TX may want to provide psychotherapy or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) during your sessions, not just write a prescription. They may also refer you to another licensed counselor or psychotherapist at Thriveworks.
Unlike a psychologist, a psychiatric provider can prescribe psychotropic medications to treat underlying neurochemical imbalances. Sometimes your treatment plan will be a fusion of medication and psychotherapy. Your treatment plan may also include substance abuse treatment or family therapy if your mental condition is affecting those areas of your life/lifestyle.
How Does a Psychiatrist Treat Anxiety, Panic Attacks, and Stress Disorders?
A psychiatric provider at Thriveworks in Odessa, TX might treat the different types of anxiety and panic disorder with medications like serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), psychotherapy, and/or more holistic approaches like meditation or deep breathing. CBT has proven highly effective at helping people with their anxiety symptoms. It even works well online. Your psychiatric provider at Thriveworks will discuss and educate you about all potential treatment plans, and get your feedback. You may be more comfortable trying a psychotherapeutic approach before beginning antidepressants, and that is okay. Your psychiatric provider will work with you to find the treatment plan that makes both of you comfortable.
What Are the Benefits of Online Psychiatry?
Thriveworks clients who see their providers online appreciate how convenient it can be to book a session that works around their schedule. It can be especially beneficial to meet with your psychiatric provider virtually via video conferencing software when you only have a short session. Sometimes psychiatric appointments are only about 15 minutes when they’re follow-up or medication management visits. It can sometimes be a hassle to travel long distances for those brief sessions. Online appointments also work well for people suffering from acute symptoms of depression or anxiety, which can sometimes make it difficult to leave the house.
Online psychiatry at Thriveworks in Odessa, TX is also affordable because most health insurance companies treat telehealth visits just like in-person visits. Our licensed providers accept most medical insurance.
Get the Mental Health Help You Deserve Today from Thriveworks in Odessa, TX
One of the great things about Thriveworks in Odessa, TX is that our clients avoid the notoriously long wait times to see a provider. Our staff can usually schedule you to see a Thriveworks provider within 7 days of your call. If you’ve ever tried to make a psychiatric appointment in the past, you know that’s an unprecedented turnaround time. Our psychiatric providers at Thriveworks want to be available to their clients, thus you can access them by email or phone between sessions. You can also benefit from our minimal wait times before appointments. Thriveworks sessions begin on time or even early over 97% of the time.
Call today to learn about all the benefits of seeing an exceptional, top-rated psychiatric provider at Thriveworks in Odessa, TX.
