What makes Geode Health different?
Accessible
Same-week appointments available, both in-person and virtually.
Affordable
In-Network with most commercial insurances as well as affordable self-pay options.
Effective
Proven care model that is expert-led, evidence-based, and tailored around you.
Meet our providers in Barrington
Sharyl Balkin, MD
M.D. Board Certified Assistant Clinical Professor
I am a psychiatrist and have been providing mental health services for 30 years in... View Sharyl Balkin's profile
Why Choose Geode Health?
Geode Health in Barrington, IL, stands at the forefront of mental health care innovation. Our team, comprising therapists and psychiatrists in Barrington, IL provide extensive care tailored to individuals, including treatment for mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. Whether you prefer in-person or virtual visits, we adapt to your preferences, offering therapy, medication management, and counseling. Choose Geode Health Barrington for a journey toward optimal health and healing.
Frequently asked questions about working with Geode Health
Geode Health in Barrington, IL, offers a unique blend of traditional talk therapy and advanced treatment options, focusing on a range of mental health issues. Our skilled team tailors services to the needs of our clients, including adolescent psychiatry and cognitive behavioral therapy. We emphasize exceptional care and accessibility, providing a nurturing and empathetic environment. Our approach is collaborative, with a focus on individualized treatment plans.
Psychiatrist, with their medical degrees, have the unique ability to prescribe medication and manage the medical aspects of mental health treatment, a role that therapists do not hold. Their expertise is crucial in treating various mental health conditions and disorders. Therapists provide effective talk therapy approaches and frequently collaborate with psychiatrists for comprehensive care, ensuring each patient receives the most appropriate treatment for their needs.
The frequency of therapy or psychiatry sessions is tailored to each individual’s unique needs and circumstances. Appointments can be arranged weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, based on what is best suited to your situation. Mental health professionals, including both psychiatrists and therapists, focus on creating a treatment plan that outlines the optimal frequency of sessions for each existing patient and all new patients, ensuring effective and personalized care.
Although many psychologists hold doctoral degrees, they are not medical doctors. They focus on treating mental health issues primarily through talk therapy and other non-medical interventions. Psychiatrists, however, are medical doctors who specialize in mental health care, using medication as a key part of treatment, along with providing talk therapy and other supportive treatments. This distinction allows for a comprehensive approach to treating mental health conditions and disorders, with psychiatrists often managing medication and more complex medical aspects of mental health.