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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 Tucson, AZ 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 Tucson 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?

Psychiatry is a specialized mental health field that focuses on treating the body as well as the mind. The resources and perspective psychiatric professionals can give to their patients can be very effective in alleviating harmful symptoms and adjusting detrimental behavior, with the goal of using medicine to improve people’s mental health.

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Tuscon can give you excellent psychiatric care through our many psychiatric nurse practitioners (NPs). Our NPs at Thriveworks Tucson will use their expertise to listen to your concerns and give you the support and assistance you need to start living the life you want to live.

What Is Psychiatry? 

Psychiatry is a mental health field that focuses on diagnosing and treating mental health conditions and disorders. Psychiatrists themselves are medical doctors that specialize in mental health and treat behavioral, mental, and emotional conditions. 

What makes psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners different from counselors and therapists is that their training and education allows them to prescribe medications to their patients. Psychiatrists and psychiatric NPs can also be licensed counselors, but their medical backgrounds are what enable them to prescribe medication.

Psychiatrists professionals combine their strong medical backgrounds and their knowledge of and access to medication to treat a wide array of mental health conditions. They can perform psychological tests to assess your condition, present you with treatment options, and discuss next steps for your treatment.

Is Psychiatry Right for Me?

If you are struggling with your mental health and are seeking help, a psychiatrist might be a good fit for you, especially if you believe that bodily or medical issues may be playing a strong part.

There are many signs that someone might need psychiatric care, though mental health struggles will look different in everyone. Some examples of reasons why people seek mental health care include: 

  • Intense changes in mood; severe emotional outbursts
  • Extreme worry or anxiety
  • Panic attacks
  • Delusions or hallucinations 
  • Drastic changes in sleeping habits
  • Changes in eating habits; issues with body image
  • Trouble with motivation, concentration, and memory
  • Feelings of despair, hopelessness, or worthlessness
  • Extreme mental and physical fatigue
  • Grief
  • Experiencing a traumatic event
  • Self-harm
  • Substance abuse

These are some of the most common reasons why people might seek psychiatry, but even if you may be considering it for other reasons, reach out to a mental health professional about your concerns. 

How to Do Psychiatry Online: Telehealth and Psychiatry

Online psychiatry, also referred to as telehealth psychiatry, can be a great resource for those who would like access to therapeutic services but may not have the same flexibility in their time and mobility as others. 

It works nearly identically to traditional psychiatry, except it takes place wherever you’d like (as long as it’s a private space and you have reliable internet connection). Online psychiatry has been shown to increase accessibility while maintaining the effectiveness of the treatment.

By meeting with an online psychiatrist, clients can see their providers from the comfort of their homes, without spending time driving to or from, finding child care, or waiting in waiting rooms. Additionally, online psychiatry cuts down on wait times while it saves you time and transportation money.

Why Should I Work With a Tucson Psychiatrist? How Thriveworks Psychiatry Can Help You

If you’re wondering, “How do I find a psychiatrist near me?” or how to find psychiatrists in Tucson, AZ, look no further than Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Tucson. We offer both online and in-person appointments with qualified and experienced psychiatric nurse practitioners. 

Our psychiatric NPs are ready to listen to your concerns with empathy and support. You’ll work collaboratively so that they can best assess your needs and help you work through your issues, using a treatment plan that works best for you.

Other benefits to working with Thriveworks psychiatric nurse practitioners include: 

  • Insurance accepted: We accept a wide range of insurance plans, as well as offering affordable self-pay options for those who are uninsured or not covered.
  • Evening and weekend appointments: We want our schedule to fit yours, so we offer appointments on both evenings and weekends, in addition to standard daytime and week-day sessions.
  • No waitlists: New clients meet with their Thriveworks provider often within the same week of scheduling.
  • High-touch support: Whether you contact them via phone or email, the Thriveworks support team is there to offer you high-quality support 7 days a week.
  • Lasting relationships: Our clinical team is dedicated to building long-standing careers here and lasting relationships with clients. 

How to Find the Right Psychiatrist

To find a psychiatrist at Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry in Tucson, AZ, you can simply go online and book an appointment or call one of our scheduling specialists. They can set you up with an appointment quickly and easily, hassle-free. Book today with a Thriveworks psychiatric NP to get the help you need and deserve.

 

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
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Our Arizona therapists and counselors accept 23 insurance plans

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Self-pay costs at Tucson
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

4.5 Thriveworks Tucson reviews are collected through Thriveworks.com.
★★★★★
I've enjoyed my time and experience with Paulina. She's professional, informative and engaging. She took the time to ask necessary questions to understand my situation and symptoms. Paulina prescribed medication that has helped me manage my symptoms and I'm extremely grateful. This medication has helped more than anything I've ever tried, and her support has allowed me to gain mental clarity and my self-confidence back. I HIGHLY recommend Paulina and am grateful for her time.
Read more I've enjoyed my time and experience with Paulina. She's professional, informative and engaging. She took the time to ask necessary questions to understand my situation and symptoms. Paulina prescribed medication that has helped me manage my symptoms and I'm extremely grateful. This medication has helped more than anything I've ever tried, and her support has allowed me to gain mental clarity and my self-confidence back. I HIGHLY recommend Paulina and am grateful for her time.
Tucson Jun 2022
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★★★★★
Paulina has been awesome. She is a pleasure to talk to and work with.
Tucson May 2022
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★★★★★
Mrs. Paulina has been one of the few psychiatrists thats Actually cared about the follow-through process. Very professional, helpful, humble, and supportive. Thank you Thrive-works.
Read more Mrs. Paulina has been one of the few psychiatrists thats Actually cared about the follow-through process. Very professional, helpful, humble, and supportive. Thank you Thrive-works.
Tucson May 2022
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★★★★★
I've been a client at Thriveworks now for at least 6 months now and I have to say I've been pleasantly surprised. In this day and age where access to affordable Healthcare is a scarcity, Thriveworks has giving me some hope. Overall, Thriveworks has proven to be affordable and effective as well as reliable and responsive. My counselor Bridget has helped me open up and is teaching me coping skills and boundary setting and I feel as though I have already grown both mentally and emotionally in just these past 6 months. Bridget is reliable, a great listener and gives honest, insightful feedback along with healthy suggestions on how I might handkerchief things better the next time. Since being a patient of Bridget, I often now stop myself from my old unhealthy ways of doing things, taking a moment to reflect on what I'm learning from her and then move forward in a more positive healthy way with whatever issue I was struggling with. As for my therapist Paulina, she too had proven to me that she is listening, genuinely cares and wants to help me. As a former pharmacy tech and now a licensed nurse, it is apparent to me that Paulina is very knowledgeable when it comes to prescribing meds and puts effort and thought into helping her patients. Since being a client of Paulina, I now finally have my anxiety under control. I finally feel relief! Finding relief from my anxiety is something I have found to be a major challenge for many years with previous psych drs. I'm grateful I have found both Bridget and Paulina!
Read more I've been a client at Thriveworks now for at least 6 months now and I have to say I've been pleasantly surprised. In this day and age where access to affordable Healthcare is a scarcity, Thriveworks has giving me some hope. Overall, Thriveworks has proven to be affordable and effective as well as reliable and responsive. My counselor Bridget has helped me open up and is teaching me coping skills and boundary setting and I feel as though I have already grown both mentally and emotionally in just these past 6 months. Bridget is reliable, a great listener and gives honest, insightful feedback along with healthy suggestions on how I might handkerchief things better the next time. Since being a patient of Bridget, I often now stop myself from my old unhealthy ways of doing things, taking a moment to reflect on what I'm learning from her and then move forward in a more positive healthy way with whatever issue I was struggling with. As for my therapist Paulina, she too had proven to me that she is listening, genuinely cares and wants to help me. As a former pharmacy tech and now a licensed nurse, it is apparent to me that Paulina is very knowledgeable when it comes to prescribing meds and puts effort and thought into helping her patients. Since being a client of Paulina, I now finally have my anxiety under control. I finally feel relief! Finding relief from my anxiety is something I have found to be a major challenge for many years with previous psych drs. I'm grateful I have found both Bridget and Paulina!
Tucson May 2022
Review left on Thriveworks.com
★★★★★
Easy to make appointments and genuinely care for patients well being.
Tucson May 2022
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★★★★★
Blanca worked in our school as a school counselor and working with students in K-8th grade in a 1:1 setting. She worked with students who came from diverse backgrounds: divorced parents, incarcerated parents, no parents, homelessness, etc. The students she met with maintained a noticeably strengthened sense of self. Blanca also helped these students to develop strong coping skills in order to help the students self regulate throughout the school day. We would be happy to have her work in our school again.
Read more Blanca worked in our school as a school counselor and working with students in K-8th grade in a 1:1 setting. She worked with students who came from diverse backgrounds: divorced parents, incarcerated parents, no parents, homelessness, etc. The students she met with maintained a noticeably strengthened sense of self. Blanca also helped these students to develop strong coping skills in order to help the students self regulate throughout the school day. We would be happy to have her work in our school again.
Tucson Feb 2021
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★★★★★
Therapist Erica Wagner helped my children and I through the most difficult time in our lives. Her genuine compassion and dedication to helping others is reflected in her work. I am very grateful for all the support she has provided.
Read more Therapist Erica Wagner helped my children and I through the most difficult time in our lives. Her genuine compassion and dedication to helping others is reflected in her work. I am very grateful for all the support she has provided.
Tucson Feb 2021
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★★★★★
Erica Wagner is an exceptional therapist and person. Her understanding, caring, funny, and welcoming nature made my recovery process so much easier to cope with over the years. I came out of each session feeling validated of my emotions and learning something new each time. She has truly helped me change my life. I highly recommend Erica to anyone seeking mental health guidance!
Read more Erica Wagner is an exceptional therapist and person. Her understanding, caring, funny, and welcoming nature made my recovery process so much easier to cope with over the years. I came out of each session feeling validated of my emotions and learning something new each time. She has truly helped me change my life. I highly recommend Erica to anyone seeking mental health guidance!
Tucson Feb 2021
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling Tucson is located on Wetmore Road between N Stone Ave and N 1st Ave. We are inside the Arizona Complete Health building, sharing the building with Psomas and Cenpatico Integrated Care, among other businesses. Our building is located next door to Funtasticks Family Fun Park and in the same parking lot as The UPS Store.

Phone number

(520) 231-2358

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