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Top 10 Articles: Tips to find a Psychiatrist
Finding a psychiatrist can be one of the most overwhelming and intimidating experiences a person has to suffer through. Considering that anyone who needs a psychiatrist is already battling difficult and stressful circumstances ... read more
After you have made the decision to contact a psychiatrist, the next task will be finding a competent one. There are actually several directions to go in your search. ASK YOUR DOCTOR-An effective first step is to talk with your ... read more
Evaluating your PSYCHIATRIST and optimizing your treatment plan. You have to see a psychiatrist. Feeling vulnerable or intimidated? Confused or concerned? Stressed? Stigmatized? Are you one of the few requiring psychiatric intervention? ... read more
Finding a psychiatrist is easy, though finding a good one is another matter altogether. There are millions of professionals with certificates on their walls that say they are qualified to practice ... read more
Right now, before you do anything else, stop and take a slow breath. Just pause. You can do this. The very first thing that you need to do in the search for a good psychiatrist is to treat your problem and yourself with the same ... read more
Friends who have previously been to a psychiatrist, or friends in the medical field will be your first route to finding a good psychiatrist. Or it may be something you will have to talk over with your primary care doctor. They ... read more
It is not uncommon to go through a few psychiatrists before finding the one that is right for you. This was true in my case. The first psychiatrist I saw made me feel quite uncomfortable. It felt like he was grilling me, pressuring ... read more
Finding a good psychiatrist must have two major considerations: find one that can help you with your particular problem and one that you can afford financially. In times of emotional stress, when searching for the right psychiatrist ... read more
Okay, my previous article on this subject went something like this: "Blah, blah-blah, blah, blah!" Let's get down to the "getting' down." What is the essence of the action of getting a doctor . . . in this case, a psychiatrist? ... read more
The most important thing while looking for a Psychiatrist is to trust your instincts. Obviously, you are not feeling well right now but it is easy to tell if you are comfortable or uncomfortable with someone. By that, I do not ... read more
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Incidentally, it's my understanding that very few psychiatrists offer true talk therapy these days, more often, they address the issue of medication only. My child currently goes to a clinic that has several staff who provide talk therapy (psychologists or social workers) in addition to a few psychiatrists. They talk with their therapist on a regular basis but only see their psychiatrist if something needs to change in regard to their meds. It is an arrangement that is working well for them.
If you are hoping to find a psychiatrist for the purpose of talk therapy, you may be better off pursuing a professional relationship with a therapist of some type who is connected to a psychiatrist. Regretably, just as with psychiatrists, there are good therapists and not-so-good therapists. Regardless of the profession, most people seem to agree that "fit" is one of the most critical aspects of a caregiver relationship because you're not going to forge a bond of trust with someone you don't feel comfortable with. Presumably, the psychiatrist you spoke with previously missed that class.
Best of luck.