Guidance and Support for Your Mental Health Journey
SERVING TEXAS, MINNESOTA & IOWA
When you start psychotherapy sessions with Patterns Psychiatry, you’ll be offered a space to safely share your mental health symptoms and your life experiences with a licensed therapist, and receive feedback, coping techniques, and ideas about where and how to make changes that improve your life. Our licensed therapists use compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy techniques to work with you on building resilience and managing stress.
Is psychotherapy right for me?
Psychotherapy can be helpful if you have a diagnosed mental health condition, but you don’t have to have a diagnosis to find therapy useful. Anyone can benefit from having the support and guidance of a licensed therapist who can help you improve your quality of life through introspection and improved self-understanding and acceptance. Psychotherapy can help you shift your behavior and thought patterns in a direction that serves your well-being, offering you a supportive path toward a better life.
Psychotherapy can be useful for anyone who wants help with improving and/or maintaining their mental health.
Some conditions that can be helped with psychotherapy include:
Is psychotherapy right for me?
Psychotherapy can be helpful if you have a diagnosed mental health condition, but you don’t have to have a diagnosis to find therapy useful. Anyone can benefit from having the support and guidance of a licensed therapist who can help you improve your quality of life through introspection and improved self-understanding and acceptance. Psychotherapy can help you shift your behavior and thought patterns in a direction that serves your well-being, offering you a supportive path toward a better life.
Psychotherapy can be useful for anyone who wants help with improving and/or maintaining their mental health.
Some conditions that can be helped with psychotherapy include:
Is psychotherapy right for me?
Psychotherapy can be helpful if you have a diagnosed mental health condition, but you don’t have to have a diagnosis to find therapy useful. Anyone can benefit from having the support and guidance of a licensed therapist who can help you improve your quality of life through introspection and improved self-understanding and acceptance. Psychotherapy can help you shift your behavior and thought patterns in a direction that serves your well-being, offering you a supportive path toward a better life.
Psychotherapy can be useful for anyone who wants help with improving and/or maintaining their mental health.
Some conditions that can be helped with psychotherapy include:
Is psychotherapy right for me?
Psychotherapy can be helpful if you have a diagnosed mental health condition, but you don’t have to have a diagnosis to find therapy useful. Anyone can benefit from having the support and guidance of a licensed therapist who can help you improve your quality of life through introspection and improved self-understanding and acceptance. Psychotherapy can help you shift your behavior and thought patterns in a direction that serves your well-being, offering you a supportive path toward a better life.
Psychotherapy can be useful for anyone who wants help with improving and/or maintaining their mental health.
Some conditions that can be helped with psychotherapy include:
Is psychotherapy right for me?
Psychotherapy can be helpful if you have a diagnosed mental health condition, but you don’t have to have a diagnosis to find therapy useful. Anyone can benefit from having the support and guidance of a licensed therapist who can help you improve your quality of life through introspection and improved self-understanding and acceptance. Psychotherapy can help you shift your behavior and thought patterns in a direction that serves your well-being, offering you a supportive path toward a better life.
Psychotherapy can be useful for anyone who wants help with improving and/or maintaining their mental health.
Some conditions that can be helped with psychotherapy include:
Is psychotherapy right for me?
Psychotherapy can be helpful if you have a diagnosed mental health condition, but you don’t have to have a diagnosis to find therapy useful. Anyone can benefit from having the support and guidance of a licensed therapist who can help you improve your quality of life through introspection and improved self-understanding and acceptance. Psychotherapy can help you shift your behavior and thought patterns in a direction that serves your well-being, offering you a supportive path toward a better life.
Psychotherapy can be useful for anyone who wants help with improving and/or maintaining their mental health.
Some conditions that can be helped with psychotherapy include:
Clarity Starts With Understanding
A psychiatric evaluation is more than a conversation about symptoms. It’s an opportunity to step back, look at the full picture, and better understand what may be affecting how you feel, think, and function day to day.
Your provider will take time to learn about your concerns, history, experiences, and goals so your care is based on you—not just a diagnosis. From there, you’ll work together to identify the most appropriate next steps and create a treatment plan that feels clear, thoughtful, and personalized.
Receive quick guidance and support by speaking with a licensed professional virtually in a matter of hours.
Your care plan is based on your individual needs, experiences, preferences, and treatment goals—not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Depending on your needs, recommendations may include medication management, psychotherapy, a combination of both, or additional evaluation or referral.
You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, understand your options, and participate in decisions about your treatment and next steps.
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A psychiatric evaluation can help give you some clarity and a plan to move forward if you’re experiencing symptoms that may point to a mental health condition. An evaluation with a board-certified psychiatrist can open doors for you in terms of accessing diagnosis, medication options, and treatment recommendations.
During your appointment, you will discuss your current experiences, family history, personal mental health history, and significant life events with a board-certified psychiatrist. They will ask clarifying questions and work to understand your experience and circumstances.
Your psychiatrist will then create an evaluation report for you, which may include detailed diagnoses, medication recommendations, and/or therapy structure and modality recommendations. This report will include their reasoning, and the detailed recommendations will include information to effectively connect you with the services that are mentioned in the report.
For example, depending on someone’s circumstances, they might receive a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, with a referral to an inpatient program or intensive outpatient program to get started on medication management and therapy. This is just one example and does not show the limits of what a psychiatric evaluation can provide. All in all, your psychiatrist will work diligently to create a plan that will help you manage your symptoms and create a path forward in your life.
Yes, everything you share in an evaluation is confidential. We can release your records to other medical professionals but will request and obtain your permission before we do so. The only exception to this rule of confidentiality involves scenarios where someone has active plans to harm themselves or someone else. In that instance, our psychiatric nurse practitioners will get you the emergency medical help you need and provide the appropriate personnel with only the information needed to keep you safe.
No, these evaluations are not compulsory, and you will not be required to follow all or any of the recommendations. We do encourage you to consider them, and you can request more information for clarity if any of the report is unclear or you are uncertain about any of the recommendations.
Medication use is not compulsory, but there may be situations where it is highly recommended. If medication is a part of your recommended treatment plan, your psychiatric nurse practitioner will can get you set up with our medication management services, and will most likely be the one who will also provide ongoing care, which may include prescription medication.
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Psychoeducation is a structured therapy that provides you with information about your mental health diagnosis and/or symptoms. It also provides individualized education on treatment methods so you can understand all your options. You'll get information that gives you a context for your symptoms and experiences, helping you to understand yourself. Your psychoeducation provider will also answer questions and dispel myths about your diagnosis and treatment options.
Psychoeducation incorporates methods from cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and education, incorporating coping strategies drawn from mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, boundary enforcement, and interpersonal communication skills. This combination creates a supportive structure that provides information and options personalized to you and your current experiences.
As you begin psychoeducation with a Patterns Psychiatry provider, you’ll answer questions about your symptoms and experiences and begin receiving information that helps you understand your diagnosis.
You’ll learn about:
- Common symptoms for your diagnosis
- Information on why you are experiencing the symptoms you have
- How to cope with your diagnosis and symptoms
- What treatment options are available
- How to find treatment
- What to watch for in terms of symptom escalation or relapse
- Long-term options
- How to help your family and friends understand your experiences
Psychoeducation can be integral to a successful treatment plan. Psychoeducation helps people stick with their treatment because understanding what’s happening and why helps you choose the treatment that makes the most sense for you. Having a greater context for each step you take in your treatment plan helps make your treatment experience make sense.
Psychoeducation rarely stands alone in your treatment process. Incorporating other therapy modalities and treatment options gives you more support as you heal. However, psychoeducation serves as a solid starting point where understanding can guide you in your treatment choices.
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In your first few sessions, your therapist will get to know you and work to understand what you hope to get out of therapy. They will ask questions about your current symptoms, your life, your personal and family history and work with you to develop a plan to make sure your sessions are tailored to your exact needs and wants.
In later psychotherapy sessions, your therapist will ask you about new developments in your week and reviewing what you discussed in your previous session. They may have activities for you to practice, or will ask questions to encourage introspection around a particular topic. You will be able to explore topics in your life that mean the most to you, with your therapist encouraging your openness to help you fully heal. Your session will wrap up with goals for the next session, as well as ideas or topics to consider throughout your week.
Your psychotherapy sessions will be entirely confidential. If you or your therapist feel your therapy notes and records need to be shared, this will only happen after you sign a form agreeing to their release to specific parties.
Sometimes, clients and therapists are a mismatch. This doesn’t make you bad at therapy; it simply means you need a better fit. Psychotherapy incorporates a huge variety of techniques and gives you a wide array of options to explore. This variety makes it more likely that you and your therapist will find techniques and processes that speak to you. We encourage you to try again with therapy. Patterns Psychiatry can help you find a personality match with your therapist and a better modality match for the methods you work with in therapy.
It’s not a requirement that you be in crisis or have major problems to attend therapy. Psychotherapy, in particular, can help with problems and experiences, big or small, and can even be useful simply for helping you get better in touch with yourself, your values, and your wants and needs.
It is also important to acknowledge that your experiences may seem small in comparison to others, but they are yours, and they have an impact on you. They may have a larger impact than you realize and psychotherapy with a licensed therapist can help you process those impacts and develop healthy coping mechanisms for any challenge in life.
Some specific symptoms that can be eased by psychotherapy include:
- Excessive worry or restlessness
- Sleep pattern changes
- Irritability or anger
- Hopelessness or feeling empty
- Fear of certain situations or subjects
- Impulsive or compulsive behaviors or thoughts
- Eating issues
- Trouble coping with work, school, or home situations
- Difficulty with social interactions
- Panic attacks
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Patterns Psychiatry offers both psychotherapy and medication management services. If your provider for medication management services has availability for psychotherapy, they may be able to provide those services for you as well, however we also have a community referral program and can refer clients to licensed therapists, psychologists, and other licensed allied medical groups.
It is not a requirement that you participate in therapy services in addition to medication management services. We do encourage you to seek out as many treatment options as possible for your mental health condition, and our psychiatric evaluation services can help you develop a treatment plan that explores all treatment possibilities available to you if you do want to pursue therapy.
All of our board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioners can prescribe medications, at their discretion, for diagnosed mental health conditions. Your provider will work to find you the most useful, and most well-tolerated, medication to help you manage your symptoms.
Our psychiatric nurse practitioners cannot provide medication management for any non-mental health conditions.
If you are experiencing side effects that are causing concern or any new mental health symptoms, contact your medication management provider as soon as possible for guidance. Do not discontinue medications without supervision from your psychiatrist.
If you are about to run out or have run out of your medication, your first step should be to fill out our Medication Refill form by clicking here.
If you are in a situation where you need to be helped immediately, making an appointment with Patterns Psychiatry’s Urgent Care service is your next step. They may be able to help you maintain your medication schedule until your main medication management provider can step in.
It is important to follow up as soon as possible with your medication management provider if you do make use of Patterns Psychiatry’s Urgent Care services.
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Therapy and life coaching are both highly valuable spaces that are designed to help you, but there are some key differences. Your life coach will not diagnose you or actively treat any mental health conditions. Life coaches provide support and active guidance on particular topics in your life that you want to prioritize. The focus will be on developing skills, planning, and taking action to create a life situation that fits your own goals and values.
Life coaching is a way to offer you different ways of thinking and doing when it comes to life goals, thought and behavior patterns, and self-understanding. Life coaching can help you see where the change that you want can happen and how. Your life coach will work with you to find the roadblocks in your life, helping you clear them and encouraging you to develop mindsets and take paths in life that let you grow and thrive.
When you begin work with your life coach, they will ask you questions and encourage you to share the reasons you’ve sought out life coaching. They will learn about you and your life, and use that knowledge to develop a plan with you for how to help you pursue your goals.
Each session will begin with a debrief on what has happened for you since the last session. Your life coach will check in with you on progress and help you process what you’ve experienced as you enact the plan you developed together. They will give you insights and ask for your thoughts, helping you feel seen and heard. Your life coach may bring in assessments or skills to practice during your session that will help you work toward your goals, and you and your life coach will decide on the steps you’ll take before your next session.
Life coaching is handled similarly to therapy in that it is considered completely confidential between you and your life coach. You are welcome to share whatever you choose about your life coaching sessions with the people in your life, but your life coach will never share details unless you specifically request and sign off on the transfer of information to a specific person or persons.
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During your appointment, your provider will ask you questions to understand what you’re experiencing and how they can help. The goal will always be to help you immediately and prevent your symptoms from getting worse. Depending on your needs, your provider will work with you to develop a plan designed to help you today and into the future. This may include medication management, referral to other services within the community, immediate counseling support, and even emergency medical response if needed.
Yes, with some exceptions. What you share with our providers is considered confidential, private information, the sharing of which you control. However, if your provider realizes you are in immediate danger, they will help you get in-person emergency medical help as soon as possible and may need to call 911 or an inpatient facility. They will help you get through your crisis and on to a healthier, calmer tomorrow.
- Anxiety and depression
- Grief
- PTSD and trauma
- Bipolar disorder
- Borderline personality disorder (BPD)
- Suicidal ideation
- Substance abuse
- Eating disorders
- Schizophrenia
- Psychosis
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD
- Sef-harm
Your provider will include help with finding follow-up care as part of the plan developed in your Urgent Care appointment. They will help refer you to the services in the community that can best help you in the long term. Your provider will explain the plan they develop, making sure you understand how to move forward.
Our Urgent Care services are typically available same-day, and we will connect you with one of our providers as quickly as possible. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency and you are concerned about your safety, please call 911. We will be here after you receive emergency help, ready to support your long-term care.
You've Found Us For A Reason
Reaching out for mental health care can feel like a big step. You deserve a place where you feel heard, respected, and supported from the beginning.We know how hard that first step may be.
At Patterns Psychiatry, we take time to understand what you’re experiencing, what matters most to you, and what you hope to change. Your care is built around your individual needs—not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Whether you’re looking for answers, exploring treatment for the first time, or searching for a new approach after trying something before, we’re here to help you understand your options and determine the next step that makes sense for you.
You don’t have to have everything figured out before you begin. Sometimes the first step is simply starting the conversation.
Getting Started Is Simple
Whether you prefer an in-person appointment in Wylie or Arlington or a virtual visit in Texas, Iowa or Minnesota, getting started follows the same simple process.
Book an Appointment
Call, message us, or use our Book an Appointment option to let us know you’re interested in care. We’ll help you find an appointment and visit type that works for you.
Share Your Information
We’ll collect the basic information needed to get you established as a new patient and, when applicable, verify your insurance benefits.
Complete Your Intake Forms
Before your first appointment, you’ll receive access to our secure patient portal. Please complete your consent forms and intake paperwork before your scheduled visit so your provider can be prepared for your appointment.
Meet With Your Provider
For an in-person visit, come to your selected Wylie or Arlington office. For a virtual appointment, use the secure telehealth link provided for your visit.
If you’re in emotional distress, text HOME to connect with a counselor immediately.
Call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for 24/7 emotional support.
If you’re having a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 or go to your local ER.