Medication Management Therapy Counselors
Around the world, those suffering from mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder have benefitted from medication management as part of an effective treatment plan. These disorders can wreak havoc on daily life, causing emotional, social, and relational problems, leading some to seek medication to ease the problematic symptoms. Lighthouse Healing Center offers medication management as an additional service if you and your mental health team decide it is a necessary part of your personalized treatment plan. Medication is always only one element of a comprehensive approach to treating your mental health disorder but it could be the key to turning your life around!
What is Medication Management and Use?
Medication management at Lighthouse Healing Center is an approach that may be used in your treatment plan to reduce symptoms of a wide range of mental health illnesses. Our professional mental health providers will assist you with monitoring and adjusting your medication until we reach the perfect dose for your ideal daily functioning. 
What to Expect at a Medication Management Appointment
What does a counselor do in medication management? This service is generally in addition to other therapies you are participating in with Lighthouse. When you participate in a Lighthouse treatment program, your counselor and mental health team will assess your medical and medication history, current symptoms, and other factors that may impact your mental health. Then we will discuss the recommendations that come out of that evaluation, and if medication is a good fit for you, we can suggest and prescribe appropriate medications to help manage your symptoms. If you begin taking medication, a Lighthouse psychiatrist for medication management will monitor your progress through regular check-ins. During these appointments, we’ll take a detailed record of your symptoms, as well as assess any side effects and the efficacy of the medication. We can adjust the dosage or change the medication as necessary to get your symptoms at optimal maintenance.
What are the Benefits of Medication Management?
The goal of medication management is to provide you with much-deserved relief from your symptoms and to enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life. Rather than your symptoms interfering with your daily activities, you will be able to function more fully and enjoy life more! Medications such as antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, and mood stabilizers can help reduce the intensity and frequency of your symptoms by altering the balance of chemicals in the brain that are associated with mood, emotions, and behavior. Additionally, medication can decrease the likelihood of symptoms becoming overwhelming or deeply debilitating, thus avoiding more intensive interventions. Most importantly, medication has been proven to help many individuals improve their quality of life, engage more fully in their treatment plan, and encourage overall wellness.
Psychiatric Medication Management Services
Take back control over your symptoms! You no longer have to live with anxiety, depression, or instability. With the right combination of psychiatric medication management and other therapeutic approaches, you can live a more full and vibrant life! Lighthouse Healing Center is here to light every step of the way for you, providing a compassionate and caring approach to mental health management. An initial consultation is the first step in deciding if a Lighthouse treatment plan is right for you and that is just a phone call or click away!
