Mental Health and Wellness Services
Why Work With a Psychiatrist?
Reaching for emotional clarity and a more stable psychological state often starts with expert intervention. Psychiatrists are medical professionals trained to identify, assess, and treat a variety of mental health concerns, always with empathy and professionalism. These specialists are capable of:
- Diagnose and Treat Disorders: Apply years of mental health training to explore symptom patterns and accurately diagnose a wide range of emotional and psychological issues.
- Prescribe Medication: As physicians, psychiatrists are uniquely positioned to prescribe psychiatric drugs to treat ADHD, depressive disorders, and anxiety-related conditions.
- Monitor Medication Effects: Treatment is closely supervised to assess the medication’s impact, adjusting as needed to maintain or enhance the client’s progress.
- Address Co-Occurring Disorders: Psychiatric care extends to clients with dual diagnoses—like anxiety combined with substance issues—ensuring safe and effective treatment planning.
- Offer Long-Term Support: They offer scalable support services, adjusting frequency and type of care to align with the individual’s long-term mental health and life goals.
What Do Psychiatrists Treat?
While both psychologists and psychiatrists are essential in the field of mental health, psychiatrists differ in that they complete a medical degree. This enables them to prescribe medication and oversee clinical treatments for a range of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, and other complex mood disorders.
Mood Disorders
This classification includes major depressive disorder and bipolar I and II, which can profoundly affect how individuals feel, think, and function. Symptoms often interfere with everyday life. Treatment from a psychiatrist usually includes therapeutic interventions and carefully selected medications.
- Antidepressants: SSRIs and similar drugs are designed to improve mood by regulating serotonin and other neurotransmitters in the brain.
- Mood Stabilizers: Often prescribed for individuals with bipolar disorder, these medications help maintain emotional consistency and reduce the severity of mood episodes.
Anxiety Disorders
Struggles with phobias, panic attacks, or generalized anxiety can lead to physical and emotional exhaustion, but these symptoms are manageable through therapy and medication.
- SSRIs: As a cornerstone of anxiety treatment, these medications improve long-term outcomes by stabilizing brain chemistry.
- Common Psychiatric Drugs: Depending on the case, short-term medications like beta blockers or sedatives may be used for acute symptom relief.
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Conditions such as ADHD and autism require comprehensive, sustained treatment involving counseling, education, and medication.
- Stimulant Medications: These are frequently used to enhance attention span and help reduce symptoms of impulsivity and restlessness.
- Non-Stimulant Options: Offered for individuals who cannot tolerate stimulants, these alternatives provide relief through different mechanisms.
What To Expect From FPSCA’s Psychiatry Services
With guidance from our clinical team, here’s what you’ll experience during the psychiatric medication management process:
Initial Evaluation
Your treatment journey starts with a comprehensive intake session where we discuss your mental health concerns, life stressors, and medical records to build context.
Diagnostic Testing
This step helps refine our understanding of your mental wellness by identifying specific cognitive or emotional patterns that require clinical attention.
Personalized Treatment Plan
Based on our evaluation, we develop a plan of action that may include prescription medication, therapy-based support, or behavior modification techniques designed for your individual needs.
Service Areas
We proudly serve clients locally in Agoura Hills, Ventura, and the surrounding areas. In addition to our in-person services, we offer convenient telehealth and telemedicine options, ensuring you have access to the care you need, no matter where you are. Whether you are near or far, our team is ready to provide the comprehensive behavioral health services you deserve, remotely or in person.
In-Network Insurance Coverage
Family Psychological Services, Inc. aims to make mental health services both high-quality and accessible by working with the majority of major insurance plans, including Medicare. Our administrative team is here to help you navigate the insurance maze, from understanding what’s covered to explaining your out-of-pocket costs. Whether you’re coming to us for therapy, evaluations, or psychiatric medication management, you’ll receive our full support from the very beginning. Reach out today, and we’ll assist in verifying your insurance benefits and clarifying your financial responsibilities such as copays and deductibles.
Here to Meet Your Comprehensive Mental Health Needs in Burbank
For those in Burbank already under psychiatric care, Family Psychological Services, Inc. offers the opportunity to enhance your treatment through our licensed psychologists. Our team provides evidence-supported therapies that work hand-in-hand with psychiatric services. Though psychiatrists may recommend certain coping strategies, our psychologists offer deeper therapeutic programs designed to help you achieve emotional strength and clarity. Connect with us today to see how we can support your mental health goals.
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About FPSCA: Our Mission
At Family Psychological Services, Inc., our goal is to be a trusted partner in your mental health journey. With a team of licensed professionals, board-certified psychiatrists, and skilled nurse practitioners, we provide patient-centered care designed to uplift and equip you with the skills needed to manage life’s challenges. From emotional regulation to chronic illness support, our services are tailored to meet your evolving needs.
If you’re living in Burbank and dealing with psychological or emotional difficulties, Family Psychological Services, Inc. can help. We provide a collaborative care approach that includes both therapy and psychiatric medication support. No matter what challenges you’re facing, you can rely on our team to provide consistent, compassionate care every step of the way.