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 Chesterfield, 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 Chesterfield 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.
Need more help deciding?
How is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) different from a Therapist?
Unlike most mental health counselors and therapists, psychiatric NPs can prescribe medication, which is helpful in many situations. While talk therapy and other cognitive behavioral interventions are useful in many situations, medication can be, too.
Telehealth: Online Psychiatry in Chesterfield, VA
At Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Chesterfield, we offer secure, HIPAA-compliant video conferencing for our clients. After you get to know your psychiatric provider, they can begin developing a medication treatment plan.
Thriveworks clients find that online sessions are just as effective as in-person sessions, plus they’re comfortable and convenient for people from all walks of life, ages, and backgrounds.
Schedule a Psychiatry Session at Thriveworks Chesterfield
The benefits of working with a Thriveworks psychiatric NP include:
- In-network coverage with most insurance providers
- Mental health help when and where you need it
- The ability to schedule online or by phone
- Personalized mental health care for your unique needs
The psychiatric NPs in Chesterfield, VA can meet with clients quickly. Clients may have a session scheduled within a week of their initial call to the office.
Thriveworks psychiatry services accept most major health insurance plans, making it easier and more affordable to get the necessary care. Call us today or book online.
