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 Waco, TX 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 Waco 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?
If you’re struggling with symptoms of a mental health condition or with another mental health challenge, you may interested in turning to a psychiatric provider for help. At Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry in Waco, TX, our psychiatry and medication management services are conveniently available to you through our virtual scheduling options.
Take advantage of the unparalleled freedom and comfort that’s offered by online psychiatric care—and discover the benefits that talking to a psychiatric provider can offer you. Reach out today to schedule your first session.
Is Psychiatry Right for Me?
At Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Waco, TX our psychiatric providers are…
- Able to help with more severe or persistent mental health conditions
- Available conveniently through our virtual scheduling options
- Able to prescribe helpful medication that works to help you manage the symptoms of mental health conditions
While not everyone who talks to a psychiatric provider will be prescribed medication, being open and candid with your psychiatry provider about what’s troubling you can help them talk to you to decide which treatment options will benefit you the most. You may also consider our psychiatric services if you’re suffering from the symptoms of:
Schedule a Psychiatry Session at Thriveworks in Waco, TX
When you make the decision to contact Thriveworks in Waco, TX you’ll be reaching out to psychiatry professionals who understand how mental health conditions and symptoms can be treated with medication. But just as importantly, our psychiatric providers know how to listen, and they’ll use that skill to address your concerns, and help to treat the symptoms you’re faced with effectively.
Call our Waco, TX office to get started or go online to schedule an appointment. Becoming a Thriveworks client offers you perks like:
- Virtual video sessions
- Same-week appointment availability
- Affordable rates—we’re covered by many insurance providers
- High-touch support team available seven days a week
Turn to the guidance and professional insight of one of our psychiatry providers. Contact Thriveworks in Waco, TX today; we look forward to working with you to achieve your mental health goals with medication management options via our premier psychiatry services.