Psychiatrists are specialists who prevent, diagnose, and treat people experiencing mental disorders. They are highly trained medical doctors. Because of their advanced education, they can prescribe medications, offer treatments, and diagnose illnesses. They are skilled in managing treatments and providing a range of therapies for complex and serious mental illness.
Psychology is the study of mind and behavior. Psychologists and counselors have extensive education, but while they may have a masters or doctoral degree, they are not medical doctors. They are skilled in treating emotional and mental suffering using behavioral and psychological interventions but cannot prescribe medications in most states.
Psychotherapy is the use of psychological methods to help a person change behavior and overcome problems. Psychotherapy aims to improve well-being and mental health, often resolving or reducing troublesome behaviors, beliefs, compulsions, stress, and obsessive/compulsive thoughts or emotions.
There are many different approaches to psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy. These include…
Psychotherapy may focus on improving personal symptoms, relationships, and/or social skills. Some psychotherapy methodologies are designed for adults; others are focused on children and adolescents.
Psychotherapists and psychiatrists often work in collaboration with each other to provide the most comprehensive treatment for their patients. This is especially true in integrative psychiatry.
Psychotherapists focus on counseling and talk therapy, using unique methodologies to facilitate behavioral interventions. Psychiatrists provide medical insight and can prescribe specific medications. Psychotherapists and psychiatrists often find they can more effectively serve the needs and wishes of the patients by working in tandem.
Please call (303) 260-9685 or email info@psychiatrycenters.com to learn more or to setup your Integrative Psychiatry consultation. We do not take medicaid, medicare or insurance, however, we can provide out-of-network claim forms if you want to seek reimbursement.