Psychiatric Medication
Mental wellness is about balance. While traditional therapy is effective for many individuals looking for essential support, medication management can also be effective in reducing symptoms and achieving a high quality of life.
For many, the best strategy is holistic mental health care that combines therapy with psychiatric medication. At Start My Wellness, we focus on tailoring treatments to your unique needs, ensuring that every individual gets the support they need to live the best life possible.
Psychiatric Medication + Therapy = Better Outcomes
Medication management serves as a vital tool in helping individuals manage mental health symptoms, offering relief that helps individuals engage more fully in therapy and their daily lives. Medication can help reduce symptoms of conditions such as depression, anxiety, and ADHD, making it easier for individuals to focus, feel motivated, and actively participate in their personal growth. Where medication offers short-term relief, therapy focuses on long-term skills and coping strategies for long-term growth and well-being. Together, medication + therapy offer a comprehensive treatment plan for individuals seeking support.
It’s important to understand that medication is not intended to be a permanent solution. Rather, it acts as a tool to assist individuals as they begin their mental health journey, helping them feel more balanced and ready to address deeper concerns in therapy. This combined approach enables individuals to eventually manage their mental health on their own terms, empowering them to live fulfilling lives with increased self-awareness, confidence, and autonomy.
How Much Does Therapy Cost?
You Will Know the Cost Up Front
Start My Wellness provides you with transparent access to all of your billing information. Before your first appointment, you will get a free cost estimate, so you’re never left wondering “How much will I have to pay?”
We Accept Insurance & Payment via HSAs
Make an Appointment
To get started with Start My Wellness, schedule an appointment online or call 248-514-4955. During the scheduling process, we will ask questions to match you with the therapist who will best meet your needs including service type, emotional symptoms and availability.
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Medication Management Specialists
Psychiatric nurse practitioners (see bios below) offer services similar to psychiatrists AND you can schedule an appointment right away! We can accommodate a psychiatric evaluation at our office within 1 or 2 weeks of your call! Start My Wellness has multiple Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners available for our patients. They are experienced with the evaluation and diagnosis of mental health disorders and can thoughtfully prescribe and manage medications.
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Psychiatric Medication FAQs
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Who can prescribe psychiatric medication?
The main professionals who can prescribe medication are psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners (PNPs), and medical doctors, as they have the pharmacological training required to safely and effectively administer medication.
Can you get prescribed medication online?
While it’s possible to get prescribed medication via telehealth prescriptions, most often psychiatric evaluations are conducted in-person to determine if medication is appropriate and to ensure accuracy and quality of testing. Additionally, controlled substances can not be prescribed online.
Can you take medication without going to therapy?
Is it safe to take psychiatric medication?
It is safe to take medication as prescribed by a professional psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner. These professionals are trained in best practices and how to appropriately modulate starting and stopping medication incrementally so that individuals receive the support they need with minimal risks.
Does insurance cover psychiatric medication?
Start My Wellness is in-network with several insurance providers and also accepts payments through HSAs, MSAs, FSAs, and HRAs. Call us today at (248)-514-4955 and we’ll let you know what the cost of therapy is after insurance. For more questions visit our Insurances We Accept page.
How do I get started with psychiatric medication?
Appropriate medication management is essential to your well-being, and our intake team is here to help. Call (248) 514-4955 and we can help answer your questions and match you with a nurse practitioner that’s right for you. Or schedule an appointment online to get started.
Additional Services
Therapy
We can help kids, teens & adults learn new skills and create a more fulfilling life.
Medication
We provide medication for all ages to treat depression, anxiety & other symptoms.
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Psych Testing
We test for a wide range of psychological conditions & specialize in second opinions.
ADHD
We offer quick, easy ADHD screening & multiple treatment options.
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