Talking to a psychiatrist or another mental health provider can be a clarifying, illuminating practice that can change one’s life for the better.
The psychiatric providers at Thriveworks in Spring, TX have the in-depth knowledge and training to help people who are experiencing mental health issues. Mental health isn’t always clearly defined. The origins of mental health issues can be complex, involving a multiplicity of genetic and environmental factors. But the only way out is through, as they say. A doctor who specializes in diagnosing, treating, and helping to prevent mental health conditions can teach people a wealth of knowledge about who they are and what goals they’re capable of achieving in life.
What Is the Difference Between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist?
Psychiatrists and other psychiatric providers can treat mental conditions with psychotherapy as well as prescription medication like antidepressants. A psychologist also specializes in mental health, but they cannot prescribe medication. They can be counseling psychologists or clinical psychologists.
Thriveworks in Spring, TX also employs these additional, fully licensed mental health providers:
- Licensed professional counselors (LPCs), who provide solution-focused counseling, usually for people with specific issues.
- Psychotherapists, who are any providers who do psychotherapy, which is usually a more long term and in-depth examination of the psyche than counseling.
- Licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), who provide counseling and guidance for social services.
- Licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs), who treat couples and family members for relationship issues.
Should I See a Psychiatrist?
Signs that someone may benefit from seeing a psychiatrist include the following:
- Extreme mood swings or sadness that endure longer than two weeks after childbirth, which might indicate postpartum depression
- Compulsive behaviors or mental fixations that interfere with daily functioning, which may indicate obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Difficulty concentrating, which might indicate attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Atypical eating behaviors, which might indicate anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa
- Exhaustion, anhedonia, and overwhelming sadness, which might indicate major depression
- Manias and sleeplessness, which might indicate bipolar disorder (manic depression)
How Do Psychiatrists Diagnose Mental Health Conditions?
Psychiatric providers at Thriveworks in Spring, TX diagnose mental health conditions by taking a careful, comprehensive assessment of a client. This assessment may include the following elements:
- A physical
- Medical history
- Psychological tests
- Discussion of symptoms, both cognitive and behavioral
- Psychoeducation on mental health conditions
- Discussion of lifestyle
- A psychosocial evaluation
- Family medical history
A diagnosis and treatment plan can always be adapted based on monitoring results and getting the client’s feedback.
See a Licensed Psychiatric Provider Online at Thriveworks in Spring, TX
New clients can call the Thriveworks office in Spring, TX today to schedule an appointment with an exceptional, fully licensed psychiatric provider. Most clients can meet with their provider for an online session within the same week of scheduling. In addition, Thriveworks accepts most major insurances. We look forward to getting you the help you deserve!
