Medication Management Therapists in Williamstown, WV

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New Hope Telehealth
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At New Hope, our team offers virtual medication management and therapy sessions at your convenience, and in the comfort of your own home.
We are accepting New Patients who live in WV, OH, and FL. We accept most insurances, and have affordable self-pay rates. Our current wait time for an evaluation is 1-2 business days.
(304) 449-5601
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Williamstown, WV 26187
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Harmony Wheeling
Licensed Professional Counselor
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Harmony is an outpatient mental health care provider dedicated to serving West Virginia and the local Wheeling area. At our Wheeling clinic we provide a broad array of services including psychotherapy, child & adolescent therapy, child & adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, medication management , and TMS therapy. TMS therapy, also known as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is an effective, non-invasive, low-risk treatment that has shown success in treating major depressive disorder and other forms of treatment resistant depression.
(304) 396-0261
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Wheeling, WV 26003
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Harmony Bridgeport
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
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Harmony is an outpatient mental health care provider dedicated to serving West Virginia and the local Bridgeport area. At our Bridgeport clinic we provide a broad array of services including psychotherapy, child & adolescent therapy, child & adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, medication management , and TMS therapy. TMS therapy, also known as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is an effective, non-invasive, low-risk treatment that has shown success in treating major depressive disorder and other forms of depression. Harmony is dedicated to providing collaborative, high-quality, evidence based mental health services.
(681) 298-3674
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Bridgeport, WV 26330
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Harmony Charleston
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, AADC
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Harmony is the resource of choice for mental health care in the Charleston, West Virginia community. We are a practice of board certified psychiatrists and therapists, working to provide our community with support and treatment for a variety of diagnoses including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, substance abuse, body image, and more. We provide individual therapy for children, teens and adults. Our experienced providers work with you or your loved one to address symptoms, improve quality of life, and restore balance. We are part of Transformations Care Network, a family of local mental health clinics.
(681) 252-9588
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Charleston, WV 25311
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Narayan Gold
Psychologist, PhD
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The longest journey begins with a single step and I am grateful to walk that path with you. It can be frightening and intimidating to begin the process of therapy; however, that experience can help you to make the changes that lead to a happier and more fulfilled life. Through a collaborative and safe relationship I establish with my clients, progress and change is made. Areas of practice include mood disorders, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, men's concerns, and ADHD and cognitive functioning (including testing services). I also enjoy working with clients from adolescents to seniors.
(304) 318-7188
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Morgantown, WV 26508
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Restore Addiction Recovery and Wellness
LPC, MAC, SAP
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We serve those who are suffering from Substance Use Disorder who are looking for quality treatment in the form of Therapy and/or Medicine.
(304) 337-5953
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Morgantown, WV 26505
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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.