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146,176 people sought psychiatry/medication help in Virginia in the last year

Discover how starting psychiatry/medication therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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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 Cave Spring, VA 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 Cave Spring 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.

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Roanoke, VA Psychiatry – Meet With Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners

A Thriveworks Roanoke psychiatric nurse practitioner can provide important services that work in conjunction with your therapy and counseling. Talk therapy treatments in isolation often produce highly positive outcomes for a myriad of issues; and many mental healthcare needs respond even better to counseling paired with a course of medication.

A Thriveworks Roanoke nurse practitioner will prescribe, monitor, and adjust medications for you, in order to best help you realize the progress and improvement you need.

Work with a Roanoke Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

We understand that making that first phone call to seek help can be challenging. That’s why at Thriveworks Roanoke, we answer your call quickly and connect you with the best possible fit in counselor, therapist, or medication manager. Please don’t delay! You deserve to start your journey to a better you right away!

Call Thriveworks Roanoke Psychiatric Services today at 540-788-5090. We’re excited to meet you!

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Cave Spring therapists and counselors accept 24 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Exchange

  • Humana HMO/POS

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Self-pay costs at Cave Spring
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

5.0 Thriveworks Cave Spring reviews are collected through Thriveworks.com.
★★★★★
Wonderful company and providers! I don’t feel nearly as crazy as I used to!
Roanoke Sep 2019
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★★★★★
Although I missed my appointment every interaction I’ve had with Thriveworks so far has been excellent. Any staff member I’ve talked to has been friendly, compassionate and very kind.
Read more Although I missed my appointment every interaction I’ve had with Thriveworks so far has been excellent. Any staff member I’ve talked to has been friendly, compassionate and very kind.
Roanoke Aug 2018
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★★★★★
I’m very pleased with the help I am getting from Thriveworks.
Roanoke Aug 2018
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★★★★★
I would definitely recommend them! Very caring, personable and genuine!
Roanoke May 2018
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★★★★★
I was very pleased with our first visit. My son is not the easiest child to get to open up and Christine was very good with him and knew how to communicate with him effectively.
Read more I was very pleased with our first visit. My son is not the easiest child to get to open up and Christine was very good with him and knew how to communicate with him effectively.
Roanoke Dec 2017
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★★★★★
I was placed VERY WELL with a counselor who can help me untangle my spaghetti brain! Thank you for your accessibility and welcoming environment.
Read more I was placed VERY WELL with a counselor who can help me untangle my spaghetti brain! Thank you for your accessibility and welcoming environment.
Roanoke Oct 2017
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★★★★
Competent, highly trained and understanding people.
Roanoke Oct 2017
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★★★★★
I had the pleasure of working with Chris in a professional capacity for 6 years, during which time he provided individual counseling for a number of children that I referred to him. Chris always demonstrated a sincere empathetic sensibility in his relationship with his clientele. He is keenly adept at providing the skills and guidance that allows others to pursue a self-actualizing understanding and awareness of themselves. He is a superb counselor.
Read more I had the pleasure of working with Chris in a professional capacity for 6 years, during which time he provided individual counseling for a number of children that I referred to him. Chris always demonstrated a sincere empathetic sensibility in his relationship with his clientele. He is keenly adept at providing the skills and guidance that allows others to pursue a self-actualizing understanding and awareness of themselves. He is a superb counselor.
Roanoke Oct 2017
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Where to find us

Getting here

We share a building with Roanoke Forest Products Co, Physiotherapy Associates, Kevin Thompson LPC, and Free Motion Physical Therapy. In the same parking lot is a Truist Bank, Edward Jones Financial Advisor office, Vector Marketing, Atlantic Coast Neurosurgery, and Martin Music Services. Across from us on Electric Rd is Blooming Lotus Oriental Massage, Divine Dance Center, and Bank of Botetourt-Roanoke. Across from us on Brambleton Ave is Roanoke County Cave Spring Fire Station 3.

Phone number

(540) 210-1379

Languages spoken by VA providers

  • Hindi
  • German
  • Urdu
  • English
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