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 Seattle, WA 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 Seattle 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.
Need more help deciding?
Psychiatrists can help you address harmful thoughts to bring more stability back into your life. They can put a name to the symptoms you may be feeling and can create a customized treatment plan that accommodates both your physical and psychological concerns.
If you’d like to set up an appointment with a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, please call us at Thriveworks in Seattle, WA to get started. No matter your challenge, we’re ready to listen.
Who Can a Psychiatrist Help?
We encounter many difficult situations throughout our lives. Whether it’s the stress of unexpectedly changing career paths, the symptoms of a mental health issue, or the responsibilities of raising a child with behavioral issues, we all face challenges.
To deal with those challenges, many people enlist the help of psychiatrists and other mental and emotional health experts. These licensed professionals offer unique services that can help with the identification and mitigation of life’s daily stressors.
Our providers have spent years helping clients with a range of challenges, mental illnesses, and disorders. Some of the most common issues we address are:
- Relationship issues between spouses and partners
- Mood disorders such as persistent depressive disorder and postpartum depression
- Personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder and avoidant personality disorder
- Anxiety such as separation anxiety and panic disorder
- Major life changes such as divorce and parenthood
- Substance abuse of alcohol and drugs
Schedule Online Psychiatry With Thriveworks in Seattle, WA
Calling our friendly team or using our online scheduling tool are the two easiest ways to set up an appointment. Starting your mental health journey can feel like a big step but we’re here to help you succeed.
When you work with us at Thriveworks, you’re working with professionals who offer weekend and evening appointments in addition to the weekday appointments you might expect. Also, our online psychiatric nurse practitioners are available online by video.
Call us today or book online to set up your first online psychiatry appointment at Thriveworks in Seattle, WA.
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