Welcome to White Oak Psychiatric Services
Mental health is just as important as physical health, and it can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the United States experiences a mental illness in a given year, highlighting the widespread and common nature of mental health challenges. It’s crucial to prioritize mental well-being and seek support when needed to lead a healthier and more fulfilling life.
A psychiatrist’s office typically offers a range of services related to mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Here is a short list of services that a psychiatrist’s office may provide:
- Psychiatric Evaluation: Comprehensive assessment of a patient’s mental health through interviews and psychological assessments to determine a diagnosis and treatment plan.
- Medication Management: Prescribing and monitoring the use of psychiatric medications to manage mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
- Treatment Planning: Collaboratively developing a personalized treatment plan, which may include therapy, medication, lifestyle changes, and coping strategies.
- Individual Psychotherapy: Offering one-on-one therapy sessions to address personal issues, concerns, and coping strategies.
- Family Therapy: Working with families to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and support individuals with mental health issues.
- Spravato (Esketamine) Treatment: Administering and monitoring the use of Spravato for individuals with treatment-resistant depression or other psychiatric conditions.
- Referrals: Recommending and connecting patients with other mental health professionals or services, such as psychologists, social workers, or inpatient facilities when needed.
- Second Opinions: Offering a second opinion on a patient’s diagnosis or treatment plan, especially when a patient seeks additional input or confirmation.
- Education and Support: Offering educational resources and support for patients and their families to help them better understand and manage mental health conditions.
- Follow-up and Monitoring: Regularly checking in with patients to assess progress, adjust treatment plans as necessary, and ensure continued support for ongoing mental health needs.
Treatments include but not limited to:
- Addiction
- Attention-Deficit Disorder(ADD/ADHD)
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Depression / Major Depressive Disorder / MDD
- Eating Disorder
- Grief
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic Disorder
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Substance Use Disorder (drugs and alcohol)
Ages:
Psychiatry: 6 and up
Counseling: 13 and up
Hours:
Open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM weekdays except major holidays
Phone:
(816) 886-2184
Fax:
(816) 886-2397
Location:
4045 NE Lakewood Way, Ste 130 Lee’s Summit, MO 64064