Mental Health and Wellness Services

Psychiatric Medication
Management in Calabasas

We understand at Family Psychological Services that for some individuals in Calabasas, medication is a crucial aspect of managing mental health. Whether you’re dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder, the right medication can help stabilize your symptoms, restore brain function, and improve overall well-being.

Our Psychiatric Medication Management Process

The first step to receiving psychiatric medications is to ensure an accurate diagnosis. If you’re struggling with mood or anxiety disorders, consulting with a psychiatrist or mental health specialist is critical. Their specialized knowledge ensures that you are prescribed the most effective medications suited to your condition.

Our holistic method includes diagnostic testing that, when combined with psychiatric consultations, helps identify any functional impairments. These impairments can affect key areas of your life, such as work, education, and relationships.

Here’s what to expect from the psychiatric medication management process:

Initial Evaluation: We begin with a detailed evaluation of your symptoms and health concerns.
Diagnostic Testing: Testing helps us identify functional impairments and their effects on your life.
Personalized Treatment Plan: With a thorough understanding of your mental health, we create a treatment plan that involves both medication and non-medication treatments for optimal symptom control.

We Prescribe Psychiatric Medication in Calabasas For:

We offer extensive psychiatric medication management services, helping with everything from anti-anxiety medications to mood stabilization, designed to meet the variety of challenges you may experience.

Mood Disorders

Antidepressants: SSRIs and other alternatives used to manage depression symptoms effectively.
Mood Stabilizers: Medications to balance mood and address bipolar disorder.

Anxiety Disorders

SSRIs: Commonly prescribed for anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety and panic disorder.
Common Psychiatric Drugs: Medications designed for addressing individualized anxiety challenges.

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Stimulant Medications: Medications that improve focus and reduce hyperactivity.
Non-Stimulant Options: Used for those who do not respond well to stimulant medications.

Meet Our Psychiatrist and Nurse Practitioners

Nadia Bening, MD, ABPN

Medical Director; Psychiatrist

Stephany Lavigne, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practioner

Christine Richard, PMHNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practioner

Traci Babock, RN, NP

Nurse Practioner

Get Started Today!

If psychiatric medication seems like a beneficial component of your mental health treatment in Calabasas, we invite you to contact us today. Our caring team, along with our knowledgeable nurse practitioner, is here to support you throughout the Psychiatric Medication Management process. Your health and overall well-being remain our highest priority.

Request a Call