Between college, medical school, and residency, psychiatrists typically receive 12 years of higher education. That’s a lot of training and experience in understanding biomedical science and the human brain, learning effective psychotherapy techniques, and gaining expert knowledge of psychiatric drug treatments. But even after all that education, many psychiatrists still say that their greatest teachers are their clients. After all, every individual is different, growing up with different genetic material in different environments. And because of the unique nature of every human, great psychiatrists must adapt their preconceived notions and treatment plans for each individual who needs their support.
The exceptional psychiatrists 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 psychiatrists 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?
Psychiatrists 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 psychiatrist 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, psychiatrists receive training in psychotherapeutic approaches and techniques. This means that your psychiatrist at Thriveworks in Odessa, TX may want to provide psychotherapy or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) during your sessions, not just write a prescription. A psychiatrist may also refer you to another licensed counselor or psychotherapist at Thriveworks in Odessa, TX.
Unlike a psychologist, a psychiatrist 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 psychiatrist 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 psychiatrist 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 psychiatrist 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 psychiatrists 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 psychiatrist 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 psychiatrists 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 psychiatrist. Our staff can usually schedule you to see a Thriveworks psychiatrist within 24-48 hours 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 psychiatrists 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 psychiatrist at Thriveworks in Odessa, TX.
