Medication Management Therapists in 11223
Mary Ng-Tedj, LCSW, Psychotherapy&Trauma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BCD, CPLC, LCSW, ACS, CCTS-IF
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11223 (Online Only)
Board Certified Diplomate/ Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist , specializing in Acute Traumatic Grief; an abrupt, unexpected, sudden disruptive event, loss/death of a loved one, resulting in traumatic symptoms. Desire to recognize/develop your attributes to it's maximal potential for a more fulfilling purpose despite any obstacles faced? Relationships, negative thoughts, lack of direction/habits can interfere with attaining goals. It often takes someone outside of yourself to identify&conquer such impediment. Approved Clinical Supervisor accredited by the Center for Credentialing & Education, providing Individual, Couples, Family therapy to children, teens, adults & SW Supervision to Young Professionals building on theirLSW/LAC ClinicalHour.
Board Certified Diplomate/ Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist , specializing in Acute Traumatic Grief; an abrupt, unexpected, sudden disruptive event, loss/death of a loved one, resulting in traumatic symptoms. Desire to recognize/develop your attributes to it's maximal potential for a more fulfilling purpose despite any obstacles faced? Relationships, negative thoughts, lack of direction/habits can interfere with attaining goals. It often takes someone outside of yourself to identify&conquer such impediment. Approved Clinical Supervisor accredited by the Center for Credentialing & Education, providing Individual, Couples, Family therapy to children, teens, adults & SW Supervision to Young Professionals building on theirLSW/LAC ClinicalHour.
Irina Voskoboynik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11223
I have an individualized and unique approach working with children, young adults and elderly patients providing individual and family psychotherapy in the office setting. I provide mostly cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, family and psychodynamic therapies, while when I perform biopsychosocial assessment, I coordinate ongoing treatment with the psychiatrist and other specialists in order treat a patient on individual basis considering all the specific details related to his medical issues and social environment. My patients note that I create a nurturing environment for them expressing empathetic understanding and compassion to them.
I have an individualized and unique approach working with children, young adults and elderly patients providing individual and family psychotherapy in the office setting. I provide mostly cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, family and psychodynamic therapies, while when I perform biopsychosocial assessment, I coordinate ongoing treatment with the psychiatrist and other specialists in order treat a patient on individual basis considering all the specific details related to his medical issues and social environment. My patients note that I create a nurturing environment for them expressing empathetic understanding and compassion to them.
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Medication Management Therapists
What are the most effective ways to manage medications?
One of the most effective ways a patient can manage their medications is to keep a list of each drug and dosage they take. Such a list can be helpful in keeping to their schedule and can also be something they bring to their psychiatrist or other physician so that the healthcare provider has a clear picture of what they’re taking and in what quantity. Using a pill organizer can be useful for memory and organization. Patients should discuss their medications and their effects at every appointment.
What are the risks if medications are not managed properly?
A suboptimal approach to medication management can lead to potentially harmful health outcomes. Most psychiatric drugs have side effects, and if a patient is not aware of them, they may seek additional medical help or over the counter or prescription drugs to treat the side effects, which may have its own side effects, a process called “prescription cascade.” Another risk to disorganization is that a psychiatrist without full knowledge of a patient’s regimen could prescribe a medication that should not be mixed with a patient’s existing drugs.
What’s the best way to encourage someone to get help managing their medications?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing medication management as a tool for improving their life and avoiding dangerous side effects. Offering specific examples of an individual’s failure to properly manage their medication regimen should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to break management down into parts, and there are several apps that can be used to organize which drugs are ingested, when they need to be refilled, and how they should be stored.
Are there natural treatments that can replace medications?
While there are many medications that can be vital to mental health, there are some natural lifestyle changes that can help reduce the need for drugs. Regular exercise, good sleep habits, a healthy diet, and therapy can all go a long way in symptom relief. Psychiatric medications typically treat symptoms but do not necessarily treat the cause of the condition. Many clinicians consider medications an adjunct to treatment rather than a treatment in and of itself.