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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena 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?
At Thriveworks in Pasadena, TX our team of highly skilled and experienced psychiatric providers is ready to work with you to achieve your mental health goals. Our psychiatric providers can help to diagnose and treat numerous types of mental health conditions. But one thing that distinguishes them from other providers is that they’re able to prescribe helpful medication, too.
If you think you could benefit from talking to a psychiatric provider, reach out to Thriveworks in Pasadena, TX to schedule your first appointment.
Should I See an Online Psychiatrist?
While online psychiatry isn’t for everyone, many everyday people meet with our psychiatric providers for assistance with a variety of mental health conditions, including:
- PTSD
- Eating disorders
- ADHD
- OCD
- Depression
- Social anxiety
By talking with a mental health provider openly and honestly, you can provide your psychiatric provider with the information they need to understand your situation. And with Thriveworks, our psychiatric providers are available 100% virtually, which means you can look forward to perks like:
- Connecting anywhere: There’s no need to travel to a brick-and-mortar office to fill a prescription or to attend a therapy session.
- Attending convenient appointments: For those who are busy, traveling, or just tired, getting the psychiatric services you need shouldn’t be harder. We offer weekend and evening session times, just for you.
- Prioritizing yourself, too: Online psychiatry is an easy way for those who take care of elderly relatives or watch children to find time to prioritize themselves, too.
- Lessening session anxiety: For some, meeting virtually can be less stressful than meeting your provider in person. Online psychiatry can make treatment more comfortable.
Schedule an Online Psychiatry Session with Thriveworks in Pasadena, TX
If you think you might benefit from talking to a psychiatric provider, give our team a call. Psychiatric services with Thriveworks are discrete, convenient, and secure—each virtual session is fully protected by HIPAA. In addition to protecting your information, we’ve also tailored our scheduling process to be as easy and straightforward as possible.
Our staff of scheduling specialists is available seven days a week by phone to assist you. With their help, everything from setting up your insurance to booking your first session can be easily accomplished. If psychiatric care sounds like it could improve your quality of life, our staff in Pasadena, TX is waiting for your call. Experience the benefits and relief that online psychiatry can offer to you.
