The licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners at Thriveworks in Berkeley, CA can support people who feel that they’ve temporarily lost their way and need a little guidance.
Psychiatrists and other psychiatric providers diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental health conditions that can interfere with daily functioning. But the psychiatric nurse practitioners at Thriveworks don’t treat the condition; they treat the person. This means that each Thriveworks client gets compassionate, expert, personalized care.
How Do Psychiatrists Diagnose Mental Health Conditions?
A psychiatrist’s evaluation and diagnosis process may include the following elements:
- Comprehensive discussion of cognitive and behavioral symptoms
- Psychological tests
- Physical tests
- Lifestyle questions (i.e., do you abuse drugs or alcohol? Do you exercise regularly?)
- Medical history
- Family medical history (because some mental health conditions like bipolar disorder have genetic components)
- Consultation with the individual’s other doctors and caregivers
- Mood charting
- Psychosocial evaluation (What are your relationships like? Do you have a support system?)
Who Can Psychiatrists Help?
The licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners at Thriveworks in Berkeley, CA have experience treating the following issues, and many more:
- Major depression
- Mild depressive disorder
- Dysthymia (depression lasting longer than two years)
- Postpartum depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Ecological anxiety and ecological grief
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Type I bipolar disorder (manic depression)
- Type II bipolar disorder (which involves hypomania)
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Childhood psychiatric issues
- Specific phobias
- Self-harming behaviors
- Violent behaviors
- Libido concerns
- Psychotropic medication adverse side effects
- Anger and rage
- Sex or gambling addiction
- Substance abuse
- Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Personality disorders
- Hallucinations
- Eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia
- Sleep disorders like insomnia
Book an Online Appointment with a Psychiatrist at Thriveworks in Berkeley, CA
Here at our Thriveworks office in Berkeley, CA, most clients can meet with their provider within the same week of their initial call or online appointment booking. Thriveworks psychiatric nurse practitioners meet clients online at their convenience.
Thriveworks psychiatric providers are fully licensed and accept most major health insurance plans. For people who don’t have health insurance coverage, Thriveworks offers affordable self-pay rates.
Book your psychiatry session at Thriveworks in Berkeley, CA today to find out what makes our providers so exceptional. We can’t wait to help deliver the premium mental health services you deserve.
