Baltimore Psychiatry—Psychiatric Care in Baltimore, MD

We all face unique challenges throughout our lifetime. For some, the most trying is the loss of a loved one. For other people, it’s getting back to normal after experiencing a traumatic event. And for others, it’s learning how to manage a serious mental health condition like depression or anxiety.

These challenges can be difficult to identify, understand, and manage. In fact, it often takes a professional’s help to do so properly. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. Consider Julie, who started to develop symptoms of social anxiety:

Julie has always been comfortable around other people. In fact, she’s always been her happiest around others. But lately, she feels more introverted—or that’s what she likes to call it. Julie avoids all social interactions as best she can. She still sees and talks to her best friends and family members, but otherwise, she stays isolated. Even the prospect of meeting new people and being in large groups makes her feel sick. 

Julie’s family members express deep concern for her. After a long conversation with her father, Julie decides to talk to a psychiatrist about her change in personality. Quickly, they are able to determine that she has social anxiety. And they get her started with therapy as well as medication right away.

Psychiatrists are able to help many people just like Julie every single day. The specifics vary from one person to the next, but psychiatrists specialize in assessing, diagnosing, and treating their clients’ mental health problems. These problems include anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and more.

If you are experiencing signs of a mental health condition or another serious problem, please consider reaching out to Thriveworks Counseling in Baltimore, MD. We have online psychiatrists on our team who are ready to help you. They can meet with you via telephone and video call, with the exception of the occasional in-person assessment or check-in. Schedule your psychiatry appointment today.

Should I Talk to a Psychiatrist or a Psychologist? What’s the Difference?

For those who don’t specialize in the mental health field, it can be difficult to understand the difference between psychologists, psychiatrists, and other providers. And that’s okay because we’re here to help you understand it!

As we said above, psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, addiction, and bipolar disorder.

Psychologists, though, are mental health professionals who have obtained a masters or a doctorate in psychology. These individuals focus on helping their clients with a range of mental health problems and life issues, including stress, anger, other difficult emotions, family problems, relationship trouble, and mental illness.

The main difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist is that psychiatrists can prescribe medication. There are effective medications for the following:

• Major depression
• Bipolar disorder
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Social anxiety disorder
• Generalized anxiety disorder

There are other disorders that might be better managed with a medication as well. If you are suffering from a mental disorder, please consider talking to a psychiatrist about it. It’s important that you receive the proper diagnosis and most importantly, the right treatment. 

Your psychiatrist might determine that you could best benefit from talk therapy. On the other hand, they might determine that you could best benefit from medication. Or, they might even determine that a combination is the key.

Schedule a Psychiatry Appointment at Thriveworks in Baltimore, MD

Thriveworks Counseling in Baltimore, MD has a team of skilled, compassionate mental health professionals. We have psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, counselors, and other members on our team who are qualified to offer mental health help. 

If you’re interested in working with one of our psychiatrists, call our office. We can get you set up with one right away and you might even meet them today or tomorrow (depending on when it works for you). Remember that at Thriveworks, you can attend the majority of your psychiatry appointments from the comfort and the convenience of home.