Services

Medication Management

Medications may be indicated when your mental symptoms are not responsive to psychotherapy or your mental health markedly impacts your ability to work, maintain interpersonal relationships, or properly care for your basic needs.

At your initial appointment, you will receive a full psychiatric evaluation. You will be given a diagnosis and treatment recommendations which may include medication, +/- psychotherapy. If it is agreed that medications are indicated, the provider will discuss with you all of the medication options that are available to treat your condition.

Not everyone is a good candidate for medication therapy. Such therapy requires strict adherence to dosage, and frequency, close follow-up, and sometimes regular blood tests. Your ability to adhere to medication treatment will be taken into consideration in making the decision to start such therapy. Overall, A Step To Wellness is a strong proponent of the biopsychosocial model of medical treatment. Treatment that considers your biological status, genetics, your psychological development, and social issues together will have the best chance for success in achieving your goals.

If you are already receiving psychotherapy, and are referred to A Step To Wellness for medication management, there will be a strong effort to coordinate care with your therapist (with your consent, of course). We believe communication between mental health professionals is key to providing effective care.

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