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Find A Licensed Psychiatry and Medication Management Provider In Ashburn, Virginia
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LifeStance psychiatrists or mental health nurse practitioners can work with you to decide if medication is the right option for you and get the right prescription to your pharmacy.
We’ll make it easy to connect you with licensed clinicians that best meet your needs and your goals.
We’ll make it easy to connect you with licensed clinicians that best meet your needs and your goals.
Your clinician will maintain proper levels of care through therapy sessions and psychiatry.
Psychiatry vs. Psychology
Psychiatrists are trained medical doctors and can prescribe medications. They spend much of their time with patients on medication management as a course of treatment.
Psychologists focus extensively on psychotherapy and treating emotional and mental suffering in patients with behavioral intervention.
Psychiatrists often recommend to pair medication management along with cognitive behavioral therapy to create a more holistic treatment plan.
Conditions That Can be Treated Through Psychiatry
Understanding Medication Management
Psychiatric medication came into use at the end of the 19th century as an alternative to traditional restraint methods used to control patients. Psychiatric medications have evolved since these early days. Today, mental health professionals have multiple options that can treat a wide range of disorders.
Getting Help With Psychiatric Medication Management
Psychiatric medications take careful medication management in which the patient and psychiatrist ensure that the medication is working effectively and safely. It is very important that patients adhere to all dosages and guidelines established by their doctor.
Bodies can adjust to medications over time, so it is important to continue medication management as long as you are on a medication to make sure that it continues working effectively for you. This process is especially crucial when you begin a new medication. You and your mental health professional should watch for side effect, as each medication affects each patient in different ways.
Some mental health disorders are best treated by therapy, while others are effectively treated through therapy and medication. More often than not, the most successful interventions combine the two. For example, a patient receiving exposure therapy for OCD may need medication to ameliorate their symptoms as they practice techniques learned in therapy.
Telehealth Treatment Options For Psychiatry
Patients who are unable to get into LifeStance’s offices may be able to receive prescriptions and manage their medication thanks to Telepsychiatry.
An important branch of Telehealth, Telepsychiatry allows psychiatrists to consult with patients and prescribe medications remotely via the internet. All that is required is an internet-connected device and a private space from which to conduct a session.
Consultations take place online via a teleconferencing interface and software provided by LifeStance. Our Telepsychiatry sessions are designed to ensure and protect patient privacy, and they deliver all the benefits of our in-office sessions.
Psychiatry and Medication Management Services in Ashburn, Virginia FAQs
If you or someone close to you is struggling with mental health issues, a psychiatric evaluation can be the first step in getting the insights and support needed to overcome mental health challenges.
At LifeStance Health, we empower patients to make their own decisions about their health. Our providers will not shame you into taking medication that you don’t want to take or that are not appropriate for a diagnosed condition. Instead, they inform you about all of your care options, including benefits and risks. Then you make the decision.
Some mental health disorders are best treated by therapy, while others are effectively treated through therapy and medication. More often than not, the most successful interventions combine the two.
LifeStance specializes in medication management with over 550 locations in 33 states.
Not all LifeStance clinics provide services for all ages. Visit our Providers page to search for clinics that serve children and adolescents near you.
