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My go-to approach in helping people in our medication check-ins is partnership. I find the best results in partnering with clients through listening and working with the to help them reach their mental health goals.
My typical approach to prescribing medication is to education because I seek to help people make informed decisions about their treatment.
I know a client is making meaningful progress in our sessions when they're accomplishing their personal and professional goals.
Clients typically benefit from journaling their thoughts and feelings while utilizing appropriate coping skills to monitor progress.
To prepare for your first psychiatry session, you can write down a few key points on your reason for the visit and have on hand a list of your past or current prescriptions.
Yes, we offer comprehensive psychiatric services to meet your mental health needs.
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 Fort Lauderdale, FL specifically offer online psychiatry to their clients.
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.
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.
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.
Yes. At Thriveworks, we offer online-only psychiatry services for optimal comfort and convenience.
Psychiatric services at Thriveworks Fort Lauderdale 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.
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.
Yes, Thriveworks accepts most major insurance plans. We strive to make mental health care accessible and affordable for everyone.
If you are searching for psychiatry in Fort Lauderdale, FL, consider scheduling an appointment with an online psychiatric provider at Thriveworks. You can easily schedule your appointment at the Thriveworks office in Fort Lauderdale, FL today and meet with a psychiatric provider virtually within the same week as scheduling.
Psychiatrists are medical doctors and mental health professionals specially trained in mental disorders and in the field of psychiatry. In addition, they can prescribe medications to help treat a host of mental disorders.
To become a psychiatrist, an individual must complete medical school, take a written examination for a state license, and complete residency training in psychiatry. After finishing residency training, they become board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. They must re-certify every 10 years.
Some psychiatrists also complete further training after their four years and become specialized. For example, they may specialize in child and adolescent psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and sleep medicine.
Psychiatrists are employed in a variety of locations, such as medical centers, psychiatric hospitals, private practices, universities, community agencies, and emergency rooms.
Both professions treat mental disorders, but there is a distinct difference between the two—one is a medical doctor and the other is not.
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who has completed medical school and received specialized training in psychiatry. They can run psychological tests and oversee medication treatment.
A psychologist usually has an advanced degree, typically in clinical psychology, and receives training in clinical practice or research. They treat mental disorders with therapy and may also specialize in psychological testing and evaluation.
There are a variety of treatments available utilized by psychiatrists, but it all comes down to what works best for your needs.
Let’s look at a few common treatment methods:
According to Duke University, between 70 and 90 percent of patients who are treated with ECT experience rapid improvement in their symptoms.
Do you think you could benefit from talking with a psychiatric provider about your symptoms? Or do you think medication, therapy, or a combination of the two could help? Then contact Thriveworks in Fort Lauderdale, FL, today. We have psychiatric providers available for you who want to help you live a happy and successful life.
Our psychiatric providers conduct appointments online. Thriveworks in Fort Lauderdale, FL, also has many benefits to offer, including convenient scheduling by phone or online. We also accept most forms of insurance.
If you’re ready to meet with a provider, our scheduling assistants are available to set you up with an appointment and help get you on a path to thrive again.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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