Therapists in Hartford County, CT
Serginho Walker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Windsor, CT 06095 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! I am Serginho Walker, a seasoned Licensed Professional Counselor devoted to fostering well-being among individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. With a rich tapestry of experiences, I bring a wealth of expertise in navigating the complexities of mental health and offering compassionate guidance to those seeking support.
Hello and welcome! I am Serginho Walker, a seasoned Licensed Professional Counselor devoted to fostering well-being among individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. With a rich tapestry of experiences, I bring a wealth of expertise in navigating the complexities of mental health and offering compassionate guidance to those seeking support.
Online Therapists
Key Therapy Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Monroe, CT 06468 (Online Only)
If you're looking for someone who's caring, listens deeply, understands you, helps you explore your origins, and challenges your negative self-talk, that's us! We want to help you find what you need to feel better and we want you to know, there is a path to getting your life back, strengthening your relationships, and reclaiming the lost parts of yourself. We have over 40 caring, experienced therapists, all with multiple specialities covering everything from couples work, to parent and child relationships, mood disorders, issues relating to LGBTQ, hard life transitions, grief, trauma - and much more.
If you're looking for someone who's caring, listens deeply, understands you, helps you explore your origins, and challenges your negative self-talk, that's us! We want to help you find what you need to feel better and we want you to know, there is a path to getting your life back, strengthening your relationships, and reclaiming the lost parts of yourself. We have over 40 caring, experienced therapists, all with multiple specialities covering everything from couples work, to parent and child relationships, mood disorders, issues relating to LGBTQ, hard life transitions, grief, trauma - and much more.
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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.