Medication Management Therapists in 28277
L & B Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28277
Medication management is also availalble.
If you or someone you love struggles with anxiety, work or school related stress, depression, life transitions, grief, substance abuse or other mental health concerns, our experienced therapists can help. We have a unique approach to counseling and strive to break the stigma of counseling. Let us help you find that growth you’re looking for.
Medication management is also availalble.
If you or someone you love struggles with anxiety, work or school related stress, depression, life transitions, grief, substance abuse or other mental health concerns, our experienced therapists can help. We have a unique approach to counseling and strive to break the stigma of counseling. Let us help you find that growth you’re looking for.
Heather Tidwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28277
Do you ever lay awake at night thinking about things you want to change, thinking about how you want to be happier, thinking that you wish someone understood what you were going through? I am here to help guide you through the process to begin working towards your desired change. I sincerely believe in treating the whole person and understand that many of us have experienced previous trauma/negative experiences, excessive worries that effects our ability to be what and who we want to be in many different areas of our lives.
Do you ever lay awake at night thinking about things you want to change, thinking about how you want to be happier, thinking that you wish someone understood what you were going through? I am here to help guide you through the process to begin working towards your desired change. I sincerely believe in treating the whole person and understand that many of us have experienced previous trauma/negative experiences, excessive worries that effects our ability to be what and who we want to be in many different areas of our lives.
Lindsay Hicks
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28277 (Online Only)
I have experience working with a variety of clients in several different settings. I enjoy working with clients from all different walks of life. I enjoy working with clients who are dealing with anxiety and/or depression, clients with body image issues, clients who are struggling with substance use, yourself or a family member, clients who may have been incarcerated or are dealing with the incarceration of a loved one, and clients who are struggling with religious trauma. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to change old patterns and begin a new life of freedom! Congratulations on taking that first step!
I have experience working with a variety of clients in several different settings. I enjoy working with clients from all different walks of life. I enjoy working with clients who are dealing with anxiety and/or depression, clients with body image issues, clients who are struggling with substance use, yourself or a family member, clients who may have been incarcerated or are dealing with the incarceration of a loved one, and clients who are struggling with religious trauma. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to change old patterns and begin a new life of freedom! Congratulations on taking that first step!
Tammie Cooke
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, ADC
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28277
I am dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals who are battling addiction. My goal is to be a beacon of hope and support for individuals as they embark on their journey to recovery. I am dedicated to empowering them with the tools and strategies needed to overcome addiction and lead fulfilling, healthy lives. I am committed to fostering a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their challenges, develop coping mechanisms, and ultimately find a path to sobriety.
I am dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals who are battling addiction. My goal is to be a beacon of hope and support for individuals as they embark on their journey to recovery. I am dedicated to empowering them with the tools and strategies needed to overcome addiction and lead fulfilling, healthy lives. I am committed to fostering a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their challenges, develop coping mechanisms, and ultimately find a path to sobriety.
Mike Long
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28277
Is your drinking or drug use out of control? Has your depression or anxiety reached a point where you can't function? Then you may be a candidate for residential treatment and Promises Behavioral Health is here to help you. We have a dozen facilities across the country, offering the best in residential treatment for many conditions. Patients come to one of our welcoming locations and usually stay for an average of 3-4 weeks. While there, patients receive individual and group counseling, as well as participating in therapeutic recreational activities. We also have psychiatric staff at each facility to monitor medications.
Is your drinking or drug use out of control? Has your depression or anxiety reached a point where you can't function? Then you may be a candidate for residential treatment and Promises Behavioral Health is here to help you. We have a dozen facilities across the country, offering the best in residential treatment for many conditions. Patients come to one of our welcoming locations and usually stay for an average of 3-4 weeks. While there, patients receive individual and group counseling, as well as participating in therapeutic recreational activities. We also have psychiatric staff at each facility to monitor medications.
See more therapy options for 28277
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.