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Evelyn A Stephens MD PC
Psychiatrist
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New York, NY 10027
Hi there, I have been trained to treat many psychiatric illnesses and issues, with both medication and therapy. The different types of therapy I use include DBT, CBT, supportive and psychodynamic therapy. My patient population ranges from children as young as 6 years old to adults. The majority of children I work with are struggling with anxiety or ADHD, often both. The adolescents and adults that I treat have a variety of issues, including anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders and mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder.
Hi there, I have been trained to treat many psychiatric illnesses and issues, with both medication and therapy. The different types of therapy I use include DBT, CBT, supportive and psychodynamic therapy. My patient population ranges from children as young as 6 years old to adults. The majority of children I work with are struggling with anxiety or ADHD, often both. The adolescents and adults that I treat have a variety of issues, including anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders and mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder.
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Dakota Thomas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
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New York, NY 10027
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years experience in healthcare. I have worked at different hospitals, including The Cleveland Clinic and Duke and have trained with thought leaders who have helped define my approach to mental wellness. I am a two time valedictorian and graduated from University at Buffalo and finished my Masters at University of Alabama. I specialize in a variety issues including Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, and ADHD. My specialty is dealing with College, Graduate, and Professional students, however I enjoy working with adults of all ages.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years experience in healthcare. I have worked at different hospitals, including The Cleveland Clinic and Duke and have trained with thought leaders who have helped define my approach to mental wellness. I am a two time valedictorian and graduated from University at Buffalo and finished my Masters at University of Alabama. I specialize in a variety issues including Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, and ADHD. My specialty is dealing with College, Graduate, and Professional students, however I enjoy working with adults of all ages.
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Parenting Psychiatrists

What does therapy for parenting look like?

Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.

When should a parent seek therapy?

When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.

How long does therapy take for parenting problems?

Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?

Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.