Family Therapy Psychiatrists in 01040
Abdonne Mbouadeu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Holyoke, MA 01040
Hi, I am Abdonne Mbouadeu, Doctor of Nursing Practice. I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. At Divine Restoration, we use a holistic approach of care that takes in consideration client’s preferences and their overall well-being including physical, emotional, social and spiritual to create individualized plan of care. We provide medication management using the best of modern medicine and complementary approaches to help our clients feel better.
Hi, I am Abdonne Mbouadeu, Doctor of Nursing Practice. I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. At Divine Restoration, we use a holistic approach of care that takes in consideration client’s preferences and their overall well-being including physical, emotional, social and spiritual to create individualized plan of care. We provide medication management using the best of modern medicine and complementary approaches to help our clients feel better.
Neil King
Psychiatrist, MD203
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Holyoke, MA 01040 (Online Only)
Dr. King works with both adults and children. Dr. King is able to connect with clients and help them feel comfortable discussing personal histories and concerns. Dr. King has been working in Pediatrics since 2007 and has worked in the psychiatric field with children and adults since 2012 in a variety of settings including hospitals, medical centers and private practice.
Dr. King works with both adults and children. Dr. King is able to connect with clients and help them feel comfortable discussing personal histories and concerns. Dr. King has been working in Pediatrics since 2007 and has worked in the psychiatric field with children and adults since 2012 in a variety of settings including hospitals, medical centers and private practice.
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Family Therapy Psychiatrists
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.