ABOUT OUR PRESCRIBER

Guylene Joseph is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Dallas Therapy Associates. Mrs. Joseph has extensive training and experience in the field of Behavioral Health. 

She has been working as a Registered Nurse for over 20 years, with the last seven years as a mental health nurse practitioner. 

Mrs. Joseph received her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing at New York University and her Master’s degree in Nursing at the University of Texas at Arlington. She is board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Her goal is to provide compassionate care and to partner with you to meet your wellness goal.

At DTA, she treats adult clients for all types of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety, and insomnia. You can easily book your office or telehealth visit by emailing reception@DTAcare.com or using the website contact form.

At Dallas Therapy Associates, Mrs. Joseph believes every patient deserves the best care. Her job is to deliver quality and non-judgmental mental health care.

Mrs. Joseph is currently accepting new patients and is considered In-Network with the following insurance carriers:

AETNA, BCBS, CIGNA, EVERNORTH, UHC, UMR, OPTUM, OSCAR

Understanding Medication Management

While medication is not right for everyone, many patients do find success with prescription medication. For some of these individuals, medication is necessary only in the short term. Other patients may need long-term medication to treat chronic mental health issues.

Whether taking medication for acute or chronic issues, every patient needs to engage in medication management to ensure the safety and efficacy of their prescription medication. Effective medication management is a crucial part of mental health care.

Medication management for mental health is very different than medication management for physical ailments. A patient who needs an antibiotic for an infection, for example, only needs to follow up if symptoms persist. For psychiatric patients, however, consulting with their doctor about their medications is an ongoing process.

Doctors typically prescribe medications in recommended dosages that have worked for the majority of patients. The patient begins treatment, then returns to discuss the results with the doctor. The psychiatrist may then make adjustments to the dosage or even switch medications, if necessary.

Bodies adjust to medications over time and disorders can evolve, as well. Because of this, medication management should continue in the long term. Psychiatrists pay special attention to medications that have a high risk of leading to addiction.

Can Patients Still Get Medication Through Telepsychiatry?

Patients who are unable to get into DTA’s office locations may still receive prescriptions and manage their medication thanks to Telepsychiatry.

An important branch of Telehealth, Telepsychiatry allows your psychiatrist to consult with you and prescribe medications remotely via the internet. All that is required is an internet-connected device and a private space from which to conduct your session.

Consultations take place online via a virtual Our Telepsychiatry sessions are designed to ensure and protect patient privacy, and they deliver all of the benefits of our in-office sessions.

The Benefits of Medication for Mental Illness

Deciding whether or not to introduce medication into your mental health treatment plan is a serious matter. In order to make the best decision for yourself, it is important to understand the risks and realities of medication as well as some of the myths that surround psychiatric medication.

The Myths

One common misconception about psychiatric medications is that they are only used in extreme cases. Psychiatric medications are quite common and used by about one in six adults in the U.S. Patients who choose to use these medications are not alone, or oddities.

Another myth is that these medications make patients numb or catatonic and that they are addictive. Side effects vary from patient to patient. Effective medication management can limit the risks of adverse side effects and addiction.

What Do Psychiatric Medications Treat?

Some mental health disorders are best treated by therapy, while others are effectively treated through therapy and medication. More often than not, the most successful interventions combine the two. For example, a patient receiving exposure therapy for OCD may need medication to ameliorate their symptoms as they practice techniques learned in therapy.

In some cases, medication is the core treatment and therapy the secondary intervention. Those with a chemical imbalance, for example, may need medication to stabilize the mind and then use therapy to help them heal.

DTA provider Guylene Joseph, NP specializes in Psychiatric mental health Medication Management at all office locations.

The Pros and Cons of Psychiatric Medications

If you are considering medication, your psychiatrist/NP will weigh the pros and cons of medication with you. The following are some of the issues that may come up:

Pros:

Can increase chances of recovery

Takes a holistic approach to healing

Can alleviate symptoms that are triggered by therapy

Can give patients the relief they need to conduct their daily lives

Can address biological triggers

Cons:

Can be dangerous without medical supervision

Can come with negative side effects

Requires ongoing medication management to ensure safety and efficacy

Can come with some social stigma

Getting Help With Psychiatric Medication Management

Psychiatric medications take careful medication management in which the patient and psychiatrist ensure that the medication is working effectively and safely. It is very important that patients adhere to all dosages and guidelines established by their doctor.

If a patient self doses, takes too much of a medication, or consumes a medication that has not been prescribed to them, it can be very dangerous. Safety should be the first priority when taking medication.

Bodies can adjust to medications over time, so it is important to continue medication management as long as you are on a medication to make sure that it continues working effectively for you. This process is especially crucial when you begin a new medication. You and your mental health professional should watch for side effect, as each medication affects each patient in different ways.

Guylene Joseph is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive training and experience in Behavioral Health. She has over 20 years of experience with the last seven years as a mental health NP. She aims to provide compassionate care and partner with you to meet your wellness goal.

She treats clients for all types of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorders, OCD, panic disorder, social anxiety, and insomnia. Based on your needs, she practices both medication management and Talk therapy.

You can expect to receive Quality & No-Judgement Mental Health Care. You will feel cared for, listened to, and empowered by the end of your session.

Email reception@DTAcare.com to schedule a medication management appointment today.