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Creasman Counseling is committed to providing the best possible counseling and therapy to our clients, which at times also means that additional support may be needed. To help bridge this gap, we have partnered with a network of experienced and qualified medical providers we feel confident in recommending.
You can reach out to any of the providers listed below, or begin the referral process through your Creasman counselor.
R3 Women’s Wellness specializes in psychiatric care for women during pregnancy, postpartum, and throughout adulthood. The practice is led by Tiirini Hill PMHNP-BC, and is rooted in understanding the unique biological, emotional, and social factors that shape women’s mental health. R3 Women’s Wellness offers telehealth services to individuals located in North Carolina & Virginia.
Seagrass Integrated Mental Health offers psychiatric expertise, innovative treatments like ketamine therapy, and supportive wellness services to help find relief and lasting change. The practice is led by Tanya Fowler PMHNP-BC, who believes care should be personal, compassionate, and rooted in evidence-based medicine. Seagrass Integrated telehealth services across North Carolina; with offices located in Jacksonville & Wilmington.
The Alchemy Institute offers virtual psychiatric medication management across North Carolina. They work with adults and children (ages 6 and up) who are dealing with different mental health challenges. Their approach mixes medical expertise with practical, whole-person care to get you the right tools and treatments for real life; offering integrative psychiatry recommendations, lab testing, and pharmacogenetic testing.
Getting the most from treatment
Research consistently finds that medication alone may not generate the best, longest lasting results.
To get the most from medication management, consider the following:
- Am I getting enough sleep?
- Am I getting physical movement that suits my body’s needs?
- Do I have positive, supportive relationships with friends, family, and/or care providers?
- What stressors impact my ability to get all of the above?
Here are some tips for being prepared for your first appointment:
- Bring a list of all medications you are currently taking,including dosages.
- Bring a list of psychiatric medications you’ve taken in the past
- Consider your goals –
- What symptoms are the most problematic?
- What side effects are you concerned about?
- How would you know if medication was helping?
Medication Myth Busters
Myth #1: I’ll get addicted to my medication
The majority of medications prescribed for mental health concerns are not addictive. Some medications for ADHD and panic disorders do carry some risk for addiction, but this can largely be mitigated by taking it as prescribed.
Addiction is characterized by craving, needing more and more over time to get an effect, and withdrawal symptoms when the substance is discontinued.
Myth #2: I’ll need to be on medication forever
It’s not uncommon for folx to choose to stay on a medication that is working for years at a time, however, 6 months to a year is often the starting point particularly in the treatment of depression and anxiety. You always have choices when it comes to how long you stay on medication.
Myth #3: I can’t take medication, I’m pregnant or breastfeeding
Medications are rated based on their relative safety for taking while pregnant or breast feeding. Some medication providers are trained specifically in perinatal mental health, and may be uniquely qualified to help you navigate the risks and potential benefits with confidence.
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