Psychiatry &
Medication Management
We are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized psychiatry and medication management services.
At Cottonwood Psychology Center, we strive to ensure each patient receives comprehensive care tailored to their unique mental health needs and wellness goals.
What are Psychiatry & Medication Management?
Psychiatry:
Psychiatry is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Psychiatrists, who are medical doctors, use a variety of treatments – including various forms of psychotherapy, medications, psychosocial interventions, and other treatments
Medication Management:
Medication management is the careful selection, dosing, and monitoring of medications by a licensed physician to treat mental health disorders. Effective medication management aims to optimize the therapeutic effects of drugs while minimizing side effects and risks.
Our Approach
When it comes to psychiatry and medication management in California, Cottonwood is here for you.
Our approach combines the latest medical advancements with a deep commitment to holistic well-being, fostering a balanced and supportive path to mental health for all our clients.
We understand that each patient is unique, with their own set of challenges and needs.
We develop individualized treatment strategies tailored to the specific conditions and goals of each patient.
We integrate physical, mental, and emotional health aspects into the care plan.
We utilize treatments and medications that are supported by the latest research and clinical evidence.
We educate patients about their conditions, treatment options, and the effects of medications.
We carefully select and dose medications to maximize benefits while minimizing side effects.
We provide a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space for patients to discuss their concerns and challenges.
We offer support that extends beyond medication, including counseling and therapy.
We provide ongoing support to help patients manage their mental health in the long term.
We encourage patients to express their concerns and questions about their treatment.
Issues Psychiatry & Med Management Can Address
Anxiety Disorders
Psychiatry: Offers comprehensive assessments to identify specific anxiety types and co-occurring disorders. Therapy, often CBT, is used to develop coping strategies.
Medication Management: This may involve SSRIs, SNRIs, benzodiazepines (for short-term relief), and other medications tailored to individual symptoms and needs.
Schizophrenia
Psychiatry: Focuses on a combination of psychotherapy, life skills training, and social support alongside medication.
Medication Management: Central to treatment, primarily involving antipsychotic medications. The psychiatrist must balance effectiveness with potential side effects, making regular adjustments as needed.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Psychiatry: Involves specialized therapy forms like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, along with cognitive-behavioral techniques.
Medication Management: Often includes SSRIs or clomipramine (a tricyclic antidepressant), with adjustments based on response and tolerance.
Mood Disorders
Psychiatry: Involves accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plans, incorporating psychotherapy techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy.
Medication Management: Medications such as antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and antipsychotics can be used and monitored for effectiveness, dosages, and management of side effects.
Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders
Psychiatry: Utilizes trauma-focused psychotherapies such as Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
Medication Management: May include SSRIs, SNRIs, and other medications to manage acute symptoms like anxiety, insomnia, or depression.
Eating Disorders
Psychiatry: Involves comprehensive assessments to diagnose the specific type of eating disorder and any co-occurring mental health issues.
Medication Management: While medications are not the primary treatment for eating disorders, they can help manage co-occurring conditions such as depression, anxiety, or OCD which often accompany eating disorders.
Meet Our Psychiatrist
Emily Lippincott is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP95013842).
She specializes in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders in adults as well as children and adolescents.
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