Psychiatric Services / Telepsychiatry
Psychiatrist vs. Advanced Practitioning Registered Nurse
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor that can provide therapy but can also prescribe medication to patients suffering from mental disorders and focuses on managing medication with the individual for the best treatment.
An advanced practitioning registered nurse has a master’s degree that includes academic and clinical training in a particular area of medicine. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are eligible to prescribe medication and provide psychotherapy.
Psychiatric Services
Southwest Counseling Service provides psychiatric services to adults and children that may benefit from therapy and medication. Our staff works with you to determine the effectiveness of treatment and to monitor possible side effects from medication.
Psychiatric services can help children, adolescents, and adults dealing with:
- Adjustment Disorders
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit and Disruptive Disorders (ADD/ADHD)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood Mental Health Issues
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
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- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Schizophrenia
- Substance abuse
- Suicidal thoughts
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Psychiatry & Medication Management
Our psychiatric services provide medication management to offer you the best possible treatment. Medication management is a collaborative effort between the provider and individual. Our psychiatrists / advanced practitioning registered nurse will monitor your feedback, therapy, and medication to provide you with the best treatment. All of our services focus on your needs and require your feedback. There are many different solutions and treatments and our staff works to meet your needs.
