Symptoms & Mental Disorders We Treat
Anxiety, Stress, Depression, PTSD, and more
Symptoms & Mental Disorders We Treat
Anxiety, Stress, Depression, PTSD, and more
Anxiety, Stress, or
Depression
Anxiety includes feelings of worry, restlessness, and panic. Depression involves persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest that may lead to changes in behavior.
Self-Esteem or
Behavior Problems
We can help clients move towards a positive, healthy self-outlook. We also offer strategies for behavior problems like anger, frustration, and difficulty with emotions.
Grief or
Trouble Coping
We can help with persistent or complicated grief after loss. We also help with trouble coping – low desire to do usual activities, fatigue, or feeling overwhelmed.
Trauma / PTSD
Experiencing a terrifying event can lead to heightened reactions, avoidance, and nightmares accompanied by difficulty processing unwanted memories. Treatment for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) usually includes trauma-focused therapy and medications to treat associated symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Relationships or Family
Conflict with others can lead to depression, anxiety, and problems with self-esteem. These conflicts often are related to differences in communication, views, and beliefs. Treatment is based on the client’s symptoms and includes self-awareness and self-care.
Life Transitions
Life changing events can be stressful and if not appropriately processed can lead to further mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and prolonged grief. Seeking mental health services can provide insight into one’s feelings and offer guidance in acceptance and moving forward.
SERVICES AT WAYPOINT PSYCHIATRY
Diagnostic Evaluations Psychoeducation Talk Therapy Medication Management Virtual Appointments
Diagnostic Evaluations Psychoeducation Talk Therapy Medication Management Virtual Appointments
At Waypoint, we perform a thorough and complete assessment for issues that can lead to mental health problems. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety symptoms, stress, symptoms of depression, or other challenges, we’ll talk with you one-on-one, listening for a close understanding of where you are, where you’d like to be, and how best to navigate that journey. Like a waypoint, we help you analyze your position, mark your progress, and remain on course.
If medication is part of your treatment, your provider at Waypoint will prescribe, monitor, and adjust your medications as needed to achieve your desired outcomes.
Talk therapy helps you process issues verbally, gain insight into your feelings and behaviors, and identify change actions that can lead to improved wellness.
Evaluations and Rating Scales
A thorough evaluation is important for an accurate diagnosis and the development of an appropriate treatment plan. The evaluation consists of a clinical interview to gather information such as symptoms, history of trauma, risk factors, treatment history, culture and personal beliefs, and a review of health systems that can help provide an accurate assessment of the client.
Evidence-based rating scales are often used to validate measures of symptom severity and facilitate evaluations of mental health, including the client’s response to treatment.
Medication Management
Medication management is the prescribing, monitoring, and adjusting of medications to achieve the desired outcome.
Psychiatric medication can play an important role in the treatment of many mental health conditions. Some clients find that therapy, self-care, and support from friends or family alone can significantly improve symptoms without medication. Others find medication a vital part of their treatment.
At Waypoint, we can help you determine if you could benefit from medication and what treatment is right for you.
Talk Therapy and Education
Waypoint Psychiatry combines talk therapy with psychoeducation, helping clients process and understand their mental health illness and treatment.
Talk therapy involves discussing and listening to help the client process issues verbally leading to improvement in overall well-being.
Psychoeducation provides helpful information to support a better understanding of mental health illnesses and treatment.
