Medication
Management
Medication management at Bodhi Counseling provides thoughtful, collaborative psychiatric support as part of comprehensive mental health care. For some individuals, medication can be a helpful component of treatment for anxiety, depression, mood disorders, attention concerns, or trauma-related symptoms. Our approach emphasizes informed decision-making, client autonomy, and integration with therapy services when appropriate.
How Medication Management Works at Bodhi
At Bodhi Counseling, medication management is grounded in a client-centered and trauma-informed framework. Providers take time to understand each client’s history, symptoms, goals, and concerns before making recommendations. Medication decisions are collaborative and include discussion of potential benefits, risks, and alternatives.
In medication management services, providers may:
• conduct psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments
• prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications when appropriate
• review effectiveness and side effects regularly
• adjust medications based on response and goals
• coordinate care with therapists or primary care providers
• integrate medication support with ongoing therapy services
Medication is not presented as the only solution, but as one potential tool within a broader, individualized treatment plan.
Who Medication Management May Help
Medication management may be helpful for individuals and teens who are:
• experiencing moderate to severe anxiety or depression
• living with mood disorders or trauma-related symptoms
• navigating attention or focus difficulties
• struggling with sleep disruption related to mental health
• seeking additional support alongside therapy
• exploring whether medication may be appropriate for their symptoms
Local Services
Bodhi Counseling offers medication management services to clients in Champaign, Urbana, Savoy, Mahomet, and surrounding Central Illinois communities. Services may be provided in person or through telehealth, depending on clinical appropriateness and state guidelines.
GeneSight® DNA Testing
Finding the right medication for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or other conditions can often feel like trial and error. Side effects, lack of effectiveness, and multiple medication changes can be frustrating. GeneSight® reduces this guesswork by analyzing your DNA to see how your body responds to different medications.
How GeneSight® Works
GeneSight® analyzes your genes to determine how you metabolize over 60 psychotropic medications. Results are organized into three categories:
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Green: Medications your body is likely to process well
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Yellow: May require dosage adjustments
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Red: May be less effective or cause more side effects
This information doesn’t replace clinical decision-making, but it can provide a powerful tool to guide your treatment plan.
It's easy to provide a sample via a simple cheek swab in our office. Or, if you prefer, our nurse practitioner can provide you the kit and you can take your swab at home.
Why Consider GeneSight®?
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Personalized Treatment: Medications matched to your unique genetics
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Faster Relief: Results in under a week
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Reduced Side Effects: Avoid drugs your body may not tolerate well
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Affordable: Flexible payment options, plus free retests if the test is updated
After Testing
When your results come back, we’ll review them together. This personalized approach can help improve effectiveness and reduce the frustration of trial-and-error prescribing. If you’re ready to take control of your mental health journey, GeneSight® may be the next step forward, and Bodhi Counseling can help.