Does Thriveworks offer psychiatric services?
Yes, we offer comprehensive psychiatric services to meet your mental health needs.
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 Lynchburg, VA specifically offer online psychiatry to their clients.
What is the difference between a mental health therapist & psychiatrist?
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.
What is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP)?
A Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a highly trained and licensed professional who specializes in mental health care. They are qualified to diagnose and treat mental health conditions, prescribe medications, and provide therapy. Psychiatric NPs at Thriveworks are qualified to prescribe medications for a variety of mental health conditions. They work closely with you to develop a personalized treatment plan.
How do psychiatric 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.
Can I receive psychiatric services online?
Yes. At Thriveworks, we offer online-only psychiatry services for optimal comfort and convenience.
How long does psychiatry last?
Psychiatric services at Thriveworks Lynchburg 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 a year. Treatment length is heavily dependent on the condition(s) being treated, the course of treatment, and the client’s goals for treatment.
Is anxiety treated with psychiatry?
Psychiatrists are mental health professionals who can prescribe anxiety medication and provide therapeutic treatment for anxiety, although not all psychiatrists offer therapy. At Thriveworks, medication management occurs via online psychiatry sessions.
Does Thriveworks accept insurance for psychiatric services?
Yes, Thriveworks accepts most major insurance plans. We strive to make mental health care accessible and affordable for everyone.
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Lynchburg, VA Psychiatry – Meet With Psychiatric NPs (Nurse Practitioners)
When someone needs medication for a mental health problem, psychiatric NPs have the certifications and credentials to provide and prescribe psychiatric medications that may enhance a client’s ability to manage their mental health condition(s).
Thriveworks Lynchburg Counseling is now offering online medication management for those clients who would benefit from psychiatric medications with their therapy.
Who May Need Medication Management?
Many people believe that only the most serious mental health disorders benefit from the medical interventions that a psychiatric NP can provide. Certainly, people who struggle with severe conditions such as schizophrenia benefit from medication, but so do many others.
Psychiatric medication may be useful in treating anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, and more. Thriveworks Lynchburg medication management specialists team up with clients, their therapists, and/or counselors to ensure that each individual receives the medication they need at the dose they need it.
Seeing a Psychiatric NP at Thriveworks Lynchburg Counseling
The team at Thriveworks Lynchburg believes that mental health services can benefit anyone, regardless of their particular circumstances. Many of our clients face serious mental health challenges. Others are growth-focused and want to achieve a particular goal or dream. Each of our clients is unique and each has the potential to grow and thrive. Many of our clients benefit from our medication management services.
If you would like a psychiatric nurse practitioner to prescribe, adjust, and monitor your psychiatric medications, know that Thriveworks Lynchburg Counseling now offers medication management.
The psychiatric nurse practitioners at Thriveworks Lynchburg are…
- Board-certified.
- Experienced.
- Client-focused.
- Kind and caring.
For some people, the financial costs of treatment are prohibitive. Thriveworks Lynchburg accepts many forms of insurance, and our office will help you know what insurance will and will not cover and if you will have expenses that insurance does not cover. Feel free to ask about insurance coverage when you call to schedule an appointment.
Schedule a Psychiatry Session with Thriveworks in Lynchburg, VA
If you’re ready to see the difference that a mental health professional can make, call our office in Lynchburg to get started. When you do, our support team will help you with the process: everything from setting up your insurance to booking your first session is made easy with their help.
And with support available seven days a week, we’ve taken the hassle out of everything. Thriveworks opens the door to exclusive benefits, including:
- A fast response time from your provider’s office. Most of our clients have their first session within a week of calling in for the first time.
- Flexible appointment options, including those in the evenings and on the weekends.
- Being able to schedule your session online, or in person.
- A wide range of accepted insurance options
Call Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Lynchburg—because there’s no reason to delay getting a professional’s help. With a provider’s support, you can reclaim your life from the mental health challenges standing in your way.
