Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry in Columbia
At Bloom Health Centers, we offer compassionate care in a safe, welcoming environment, including evaluation, stabilization, and treatment for all types of adult psychiatric problems, no matter how complex. Mental health challenges can happen to anyone, and we are ready to help.
Geriatric psychiatry is a sub-specialty within psychiatry because older folks can have medical problems that present as a psychiatric problem. Most older patients are taking multiple medications for physical problems that might interact with psychiatric medications. As your body ages, changes in metabolism can affect how psychiatric medications function in your body. Our staff at Bloom Health Centers offer adult and geriatric psychiatry in Columbia so everyone can feel understood and helped.
Collaborative Decision-Making
A patient-centered approach is important to Bloom psychiatric care providers. You will be an active participant in creating your own treatment plan. Every person is different, so every care plan must be made to address your specific issues in ways that will help you. Many patients arrive at a plan that includes multiple types of treatment such as medications, along with psychotherapy. We offer a variety of treatments so that you can find the best way to address your problems.
Personalized Medication Plans and Psychotherapy for Adults and Seniors
Medications are routinely used in treating most psychiatric conditions. Each patient requires a personalized medication plan to have the best help with their issues. Our staff will help tailor your medication plan as they consider your medical history, allergies, and lifestyle factors. As you settle into a plan that works for you, we will continue to monitor your condition and response to your medications.
Talk therapy comes in different varieties, depending on what your issues are. Cognitive behavioral therapy can help those with obsessive-compulsive disorder, while other types of psychotherapy can help with how to deal with anxiety provoking situations or a depressed mood. You can find an experienced counselor in Columbia who offers psychiatric treatment to adults and geriatrics in a way that respects your personal wishes and privacy.
What to Expect with Adult Psychiatric Treatment
At your very first appointment, your Bloom psychiatrist will evaluate your current situation and medical history. They may order specific medical or psychological tests in order to better delineate what your problem is. Once they feel secure with their diagnosis, they will propose treatments. This could include medications, psychotherapy, or other types of treatments such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
As you are deciding which treatment to try, we will gladly answer questions you may have and address any concerns about your condition or treatment. Then we will help maximize results from your chosen treatment. We encourage you to be open and honest about how you are doing and whether a specific treatment is helping. If you develop a side effect or believe the treatment is not working, we need to hear from you. Our job is to help you find treatments that work without undue side effects.
Are You Over 65 and Need a Psychiatry Professional?
Our adult and geriatric psychiatrists in Columbia offer specialized care for our patients who have reached their golden years. Mental health challenges in seniors can be a little more difficult to address, and certain medications can sometimes get in the way of standard treatments. We know how to work with people who are balancing their physical problems while trying to get help with their mental issues, and Bloom Health Centers is all about doing what makes you the most comfortable. We can also work with your Medicare health coverage.
Contact Us About the Benefits of Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry in Columbia
The decision to seek psychiatric help is very personal, and a psychiatric problem can occur at any point in your life. Sometimes you can recognize an inciting event, but many times you have no idea why you feel the way you feel. When you have depression, anxiety, or any other psychiatric condition, it is a sign of strength when you seek out the proper care. You will lead a better life if your issues are addressed than if you ignore your problems. Make an appointment today to discuss adult and geriatric psychiatry in Columbia.
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