Family Therapy Psychiatrists in 71201
Jaimie Harris
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monroe, LA 71201 (Online Only)
Jaimie is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC), with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of South Alabama. She is committed to providing quality mental health care for adults and children of all ages. When the term psychiatry was first coined, it literally meant, "treatment of the soul." Jaimie believes in a holistic approach. She takes the time to build rapport with each of her patients in order to understand his or her unique situation. Her goal is individualized treatment plans and goals tailored to each client in an effort to improve overall well-being and daily living.
Jaimie is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC), with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of South Alabama. She is committed to providing quality mental health care for adults and children of all ages. When the term psychiatry was first coined, it literally meant, "treatment of the soul." Jaimie believes in a holistic approach. She takes the time to build rapport with each of her patients in order to understand his or her unique situation. Her goal is individualized treatment plans and goals tailored to each client in an effort to improve overall well-being and daily living.
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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.