Unfortunately, psychiatric care is often put on the back burner. We can get very busy in our everyday lives and neglect our mental health. Like most things in life, we can only ignore how we are feeling for so long before it becomes an immediate concern. Don’t neglect any part of your health, especially your emotional health.

There can be a lot of barriers to getting the healthcare we need, cost is often one of them. Even if you have insurance you may not be clear on what it covers and what your responsibilities are if you use your benefits for mental healthcare.

Getting Help

Apart from the limitations of insurance policies, some people are worried about the stigma of having a mental health condition. You may worry that asking help could mean admitting that all is not well or that others might judge you. It takes courage to ask for help. If you are reaching out for help it means you’re willing to embrace changes and know that you deserve to feel better. You deserve to be the best version of yourself.

The path to improved psychological health can include seeking help from licensed, caring professionals. Licensed therapists can assess your symptoms and help you to implement life changes as well as learn valuable skills to improve your life as a whole. A professional therapist with extensive experience may use a combination of evidence based treatment approaches to find what works most effectively for you.

Licensed psychiatric providers such as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP-BC) and Psychiatric Physician Assistants (PA) can also assess and provide a diagnosis. They can offer psychiatric medication management treatment options tailored specifically to meet your unique needs. Medication management often works best in conjunction with therapy.

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Advantage

Holders of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blues Cross NC) plans don’t have to worry about getting a doctor’s referral for treatment.

If you have Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina plans to include Federal plans, you can simply call to schedule your first therapy and/or medication management appointment. You don’t have to choose between the two approaches, you can see both a therapist and a prescriber.

Carolina Counseling Services contracts with a number of therapists and prescribers that are in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield.

The Big Step to Recovery

You deserve to feel your best and show up as the best version of yourself in your daily life. Counseling and medication management can help. Call Carolina Counseling Services in Southern Pines, NC today to get started. We can’t wait to hear from you!