Psychiatry

Psychiatry in Frederick gives you access to thoughtful, collaborative medication management alongside your therapy. At Silver Psychotherapy, our psychiatric providers take time to understand your history, symptoms, and goals before recommending any treatment.

We offer psychiatry in Frederick for children, adolescents, and adults, including evaluations and ongoing medication management. Our goal is to help you feel heard and involved in every decision about your care.

What Is Psychiatry?

Psychiatry involves diagnosing and treating mental health conditions, often through medication. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), medications can play an important role in treating mental disorders and conditions, and they are often used in combination with other treatments, such as psychotherapy.

When you start psychiatry in Frederick with our team, your provider uses a careful evaluation to decide whether medication may help and which options fit your needs.

How Does Psychiatric Care Work?

Every person’s needs are different, so we tailor our approach to fit you. Psychiatry at our Frederick office often includes:

• Initial evaluation: reviewing your history, symptoms, and any past treatments
• Personalized recommendations: discussing whether medication may help and which options fit your needs
• Ongoing monitoring: tracking how a medication is working and watching for side effects
• Collaborative adjustments: changing the dose or medication together as needed over time

Many people also work with a therapist alongside their psychiatric provider. Our Adult Therapy page has more on the talk therapy we offer.

Who Can Benefit From Psychiatric Care?

People in Frederick often seek psychiatry for anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or PTSD. Medication may also help with other mental health conditions.

It can be especially helpful for people who have tried therapy alone and want more support, and for those exploring medication for the first time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be in therapy to see a psychiatric provider?
No, though many people benefit from combining both. We offer both therapy and psychiatry in Frederick, so you can do both in one place if that fits your needs.

How long does it take for medication to start working?
It varies by medication and by person. NIMH notes that it often takes some time for a medication to work; antidepressants, for example, usually take 4 to 8 weeks.

Will I need to take medication forever?
Not necessarily. Some people take medication short-term, while others benefit from longer-term use. Your provider will talk this through with you, and NIMH advises never stopping a prescribed medication without a health care provider’s help.

What happens if a medication isn’t working well?
When you see us for psychiatry in Frederick, your provider will discuss adjusting the dose or trying a different medication. Medication management is an ongoing, collaborative process.

We offer psychiatric care at our Frederick, Maryland office, as well as online psychiatry for clients located in Maryland. If you’re considering medication as part of your care, our team is here to help.