Mental Health and Wellness Services
Why Work With a Psychiatrist?
If your goal is to manage stress, anxiety, or mood disorders while developing healthier coping habits for day-to-day life, psychiatric support can make a real difference. Their unique training allows them to offer targeted and effective treatment. These experts can:
- Diagnose and Treat Disorders: Use a combination of clinical interviews, diagnostic tools, and medical insights to identify mental health disorders and chart a clear path toward recovery.
- Prescribe Medication: As doctors with focused expertise, psychiatrists can provide prescriptions for a range of mental illnesses, supporting the emotional and cognitive recovery process.
- Monitor Medication Effects: Follow up regularly with patients to evaluate treatment effectiveness and adjust dosages for maximum therapeutic benefit.
- Address Co-Occurring Disorders: Their in-depth understanding of pharmacology allows for comprehensive treatment of multiple conditions like anxiety and PTSD.
- Offer Long-Term Support: Commit to building a care framework that evolves with the patient’s mental health journey and changing emotional needs.
What Do Psychiatrists Treat?
Psychiatrists and psychologists often work closely in treating emotional and behavioral health issues, but psychiatrists differ in that they are fully licensed medical professionals. Their doctoral-level education includes training in pharmacology, allowing them to prescribe medications for mental health disorders like major depression, generalized anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
Mood Disorders
Psychiatrists treat conditions such as major depression and bipolar types I and II using both medical and psychological strategies.
- Antidepressants: SSRIs and other classes are effective in lifting depressive moods.
- Mood Stabilizers: Critical for minimizing mood shifts and preventing relapse.
Anxiety Disorders
With disorders ranging from panic disorder to agoraphobia, treatment may involve therapy, medication, or a combination of both.
- SSRIs: Regularly prescribed for both long-term and situational anxiety relief.
- Common Psychiatric Drugs: Tailored based on how your symptoms affect your functioning.
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Challenges such as ADHD and ASD require both structured care and appropriate medication.
- Stimulant Medications: Work by improving focus and minimizing behavioral disruptions.
- Non-Stimulant Options: Alternatives for those who cannot tolerate stimulant-based medication.
What To Expect From FPSCA’s Psychiatry Services
Here’s how our psychiatric medication management process typically unfolds, step by step:
Initial Evaluation
Your journey begins with a detailed discussion of your psychological concerns, lifestyle factors, and medical history.
Diagnostic Testing
This step identifies behavioral, neurological, or emotional issues that affect your ability to function at home, work, or school.
Personalized Treatment Plan
With results in hand, we craft a clinical approach tailored to address your diagnosis through medication, counseling, or integrated care.
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
We aim to make mental health care as accessible as possible at Family Psychological Services, Inc. That includes partnering with most well-known insurance carriers and accepting Medicare to ease the financial strain on our clients. Our administrative team is here to support you in understanding your mental health benefits, from verifying coverage details to answering complex billing questions. If you’re unsure what your policy includes, or need help estimating costs before beginning therapy or medication, give us a call—we’re happy to help make your path to care easier.
Here to Meet Your Comprehensive Mental Health Needs in Encino
Clients in Encino looking for well-rounded mental health care can benefit from pairing psychiatric services with sessions from our licensed psychologists. While our psychiatrists address both medication and non-medication solutions, our psychologists provide talk therapy and structured programs that enhance emotional resilience. Discover the strength of a combined treatment approach at Family Psychological Services, Inc.
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About FPSCA: Our Mission
With board-certified psychiatrists and advanced practice clinicians at your side, we work to help you overcome the weight of mental and emotional challenges by restoring confidence and stability. Our mission is to provide not just treatment, but a path forward—equipping you with tools to navigate difficulties related to mental health, social dynamics, or health-related stress. Our team is dedicated to offering you the kind of care that’s thorough, compassionate, and truly empowering.
Encino clients come to us with a range of personal challenges—and we’re here to meet them with tailored, supportive care. At Family Psychological Services, Inc., our dedicated professionals offer counseling psychology and psychiatric medication management designed to help you restore emotional balance and regain control of your life.