Psychiatrists and other psychiatric providers specialize in treating mental heatlh disorders. They can diagnose, treat, and prevent mental and emotional illnesses using their years of expertise. We know that facing your fears is difficult. But together, we can form goals and create practices that help you lead a more productive and joyful life.
Be the hero of your story. Team up with one of our online board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioners at Thriveworks in Thousand Oaks, CA.
Common Disorders Treated by Licensed Psychiatrists
There’s a saying that we’re more alike than we are different, and this rings true in the world of mental and emotional health. We may believe that no one else could possibly be undergoing the same types of psychological challenges we face, but the truth is that millions of people are dealing with disorders and illnesses that impact their lives.
Psychiatric care can help. Treatment is available for a number of mental illnesses and disorders including:
- Personality disorders that impact our perception of ourselves and the world around us. Examples include borderline personality disorder and avoidant personality disorder.
- Substance abuse of alcohol, drugs, and other legal or illegal substances that are consumed to achieve a high or avoid difficult feelings.
- Mood disorders that impact a person’s emotional state and often cause mood swings from emotional lows to extravagant highs. Examples include seasonal affective disorder, major depressive disorder, and bipolar disorder.
- Anxiety disorders which include excessive, enduring feelings of anxiousness or fear. Examples include phobias, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder.
- Addictions, or the compulsive need to engage in a certain behavior or use a certain substance. Sex, shopping, and gambling are common addictions.
Psychiatric Next Steps and Treatment Plans
While your exact treatment plan will vary, psychiatric providers typically do the following:
- Diagnose: Your provider will learn more about your behavioral, environmental, and family experiences to diagnose your illness or disorder.
- Treat: With the help of prescribed medication, therapy, and/or self-care recommendations, your provider will provide treatment that works to mitigate your symptoms.
- Prevent: Your provider will discuss tools and techniques you can use to prevent future challenges from overwhelming you. This can include grounding techniques, meditation, and other skills.
To schedule a session, call us at Thriveworks in Thousand Oaks, CA. We can get started whenever you’re ready.
Schedule an Appointment with a Board-Certified Psychiatric Provider
Our psychiatric nurse practitioners at Thriveworks can be seen remotely and conveniently by video. To begin the next chapter of your story and set up an appointment, give us a call or schedule online today. Our team members in Thousand Oaks, CA are standing by.
