
Psychiatry
When you or a loved is faced with an emotional or behavioral health issue or event, the biggest challenge can be an acceptance that you need help. For far too long, mental health issues have been stigmatized as “not normal,” “crazy,” and more. The truth is, over 40,000,000 Americans have an emotional/behavioral health issue (that’s more than the populations of New York and Florida combined!). Add in those with substance abuse issues, and it’s clear to see that those who may have one of any number of psychological disorders are far from being alone in their need for care.
Certus Psychiatric Care includes initial evaluation and consultation of your overall emotional health.
Our services and treatment options include:
- psychotherapy
An integrated part our treatment plan is Therapy. Our team of highly trained counselors will help you meet your specific and unique needs. Each case is different, and we will address each one appropriately. Goal Setting is critical in this process, and we’ll work with you to defining your goals for healthy living and finding balance in clear, direct language- cognitive behavioral therapy
- psychodynamic therapy
- couples therapy
- dialectical behavioral therapy
- medication management
- No two people are the same, and you may react differently to medications than someone else. To help us improve your treatment options, we offer the GeneSight test. By examining how your DNA responds to specific medications, this simple, painless test lets us know which medications may not work for you, so you can get back to feeling like yourself again. To learn more, click here.
- injection medication treatment
- One challenge many patients face is taking the right medication at the right time. This is often a crucial step in the recovery process that many either don’t pay attention to or simply can’t manage properly. At Certus, we are one of the few injection medication clinics in N.C. By coming to Certus and receiving injections of your medication, you’re ensuring that you are receiving the right medication at the right time for the maximum benefit. Plus, the additional medical oversight may work to your advantage in keeping you on the path better outcomes. Some of the medication we offer through injection therapy include:
- SUBLOCADE – This medication is approved for the substance abuse treatment of moderate to severe opioid use disorder in patients who have initiated treatment with a transmucosal buprenorphine‑containing product, followed by dose adjustment for a minimum of 7 days.
- VIVITROL – We are one of the very few medical practices in Winston-Salem to use Vivitrol. This new once-a-month
injection helps to reinforce your recovery to prevent opioid or alcohol relapse after detox. To learn more, click here. We also employ a number of other medically-based and consultative treatments for substance abuse.
- ARISTADA – This is a prescription medicine given by injection by a healthcare professional and used to treat schizophrenia. This medication is not approved for patients under the age of 18. Click here to learn more.
- INVEGA TRINZA – This medication is designed for treatment of schizophrenia in adults and adolescents (12-17 years of age).
- ABILIFY MAINTENA – This medication is used to treat schizophrenia and different forms of depression.
- One challenge many patients face is taking the right medication at the right time. This is often a crucial step in the recovery process that many either don’t pay attention to or simply can’t manage properly. At Certus, we are one of the few injection medication clinics in N.C. By coming to Certus and receiving injections of your medication, you’re ensuring that you are receiving the right medication at the right time for the maximum benefit. Plus, the additional medical oversight may work to your advantage in keeping you on the path better outcomes. Some of the medication we offer through injection therapy include:
- substance abuse
- There is no question that alcohol and opioid addiction is rising. If you or loved one is in the midst of addiction, sometimes the addict (of whatever the substance) can only receive help when he or she decides they’re ready. When you are ready to accept help, know that Certus is here to help you with medical and consultive support.
- televisit
- Telemedicine is the process of providing health care from a distance through technology, using video conferencing. Our Patient Portal and phone App allows you to have a Telepsych consults just using your computer or smartphone and an internet connection. This new feature will allow patients who are unable to come to our practice or are in areas underserve by psychiatric services, now to enjoy the same psychiatric and therapy care as if they were at our office!
At Certus, we are a “stigma-free zone.”
You can come to us with peace-of-mind in knowing no one will stand in judgment of you. You won’t hear “what is wrong with you?!” You may hear “what has happened to you?!” or “how are you feeling?”
Our primary objectives are to evaluate your symptoms and develop strategies to help put you on a path to recovery and wellness.
Believe in WE, and together we will work to help you realize a better quality of life and improved mental wellness.
We commonly treat:
Anxiety Disorders
Bipolar Disorders
Depression & Depressive Disorders
Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders
Dissociative Disorders
Feeding and Eating Disorders
Gender Dysphoria
Neurocognitive Disorders
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
Other Mental Disorders
Paraphilic Disorders
Personality Disorders
Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
Sleep-Wake Disorders
Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
Signs That You Need To Seek Help
- Marked changes in your personality
- Inability to cope with problems and daily activities
- Strange ideas or delusions
- Excessive anxiety
- Prolonged feeling of sadness
- Marked changes in eating or sleeping patterns
- Thinking or talking about suicide
- Extreme highs and lows
- Abuse of alcohol or drugs
- Excessive anger or hostility towards others
- Violent behavior towards others or pets
- Irrational fears
If you or loved one is experiencing any of these symptoms, you should seek psychiatric evaluation right away. If you or loved one is in crisis and in need of immediate treatment, please seek assistance at a local hospital emergency department.
