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 Charlottesville, VA 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 Charlottesville 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.
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Charlottesville, VA Psychiatry – Meet With a Psychiatric NP Today
The online psychiatric nurse practitioners (NPs) at Thriveworks Counseling in Charlottesville, VA are standing by to help you. Remember: These mental health professionals specialize in psychiatry, which means they are well-equipped to offer this mental health help. To schedule your appointment call our Charlottesville office. Our scheduling team will be happy to get you set up for your first telehealth session.
What Is Psychiatry?
Psychiatry is a field of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of psychological disturbances. Our psychiatric NPs are experts on mental health who have a medical degree and are qualified to evaluate one for psychological disturbances. They can consider the many contributing factors of any given disturbance, including the social, biological, and environmental contributions.
Psychiatric NPs are employed at different medical centers like hospitals, nursing homes, and counseling practices like Thriveworks in Charlottesville.
Would a Psychiatric NP Be Able to Help Me?
Most often, our psychiatric NPs focus on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health conditions like depression and anxiety disorders.
- Diagnosis of mental disorders: To make a proper diagnosis, psychiatric NPs can conduct psychological testing in addition to asking clients to detail their symptoms (this is called a self-report of symptoms).
- Psychotherapy and medication: Psychiatric NPs then design a plan of treatment for their clients, based on their unique needs. This treatment plan will likely involve therapy, medication, or a combination of the two. Our NPs are qualified to prescribe medication and offer medication management.
- Prevention: Psychiatric NPs can also offer preventative measures for those who are experiencing early signs of a mental illness. They can intervene and offer the right help before one’s symptoms worsen.
If you think that you might benefit from an evaluation or treatment, schedule a psychiatry appointment. The psychiatric NPs at Thriveworks in Charlottesville, VA offer a safe, nonjudgmental space for their clients.
What Disorders Can Be Treated by a Psychiatric NP?
Our NPs can treat many different disorders, as their time in school and residency was spent learning about 200+ psychological conditions. These professionals can diagnose and treat the following:
- Mood disorders, which include major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder
- Personality disorders, which include avoidant personality disorder
- Anxiety disorders, which include social anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Substance abuse and addiction problems
Reach out to Thriveworks Counseling in Charlottesville, VA for prompt help and support.
Schedule with Thriveworks in Charlottesville, VA
If you’d like to schedule an appointment with a Thriveworks psychiatric NP in Charlottesville, call our office today or schedule online.
Working with a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is more affordable than you may think!
A Thriveworks Charlottesville, we make sure to answer your call and help you get connected with the counselor, therapist, or psychiatric NP that best fits your individual needs. Call Thriveworks Charlottesville Psychiatric Services today.
