Psychiatrists in Ruston, LA
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, APRN, PMHNP, BC
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I am an ANCC board-certified family psychiatric nurse practitioner with a PhD in Family Nursing Research. I am also a certified autism specialist. My goals are to exceed the expectations for quality care and my desired population foci is assessing and treating pediatric, adolescent, and young adult populations ages 2 to 26 years of age. I have over 25 years of nursing and healthcare experience and 19 years as a nursing professor and leader in higher education.
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Abigail Speights Johnson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, MSN
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Abigail has worked in a variety of healthcare settings, both psychiatric and medical. As an experienced healthcare provider, Abigail utilizes her 8 years of experience to assist her patients in improving their quality of life. Abigail provides medication management. It is her goal to help identify the root causes of her patient’s current symptoms by extensive lab testing, ordering genetic testing, and a thorough evaluation. Abigail has developed a referral network with trusted therapists when ongoing therapy is needed. Abigail believes that working together as a team is the best approach to gain successful outcomes for her patients.
Charlisa Brown
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNPBC
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Hello! I'm a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. My practice is focused on empowering individuals and helping them navigate the complexities of life. I believe in building partnerships and creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment. I’m especially committed to providing compassionate, holistic care that is patient centered and based on your unique needs and concerns.
Ovayoza Adeleye
Psychiatrist
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We provide a wide range of behavioral health services to children and adolescents. Also now providing adult services.
Cristina Evans
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, MSN
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Cristina is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC), with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Northwestern State University of Louisiana. She is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services across the lifespan. Cristina possesses strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. She follows evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. As a PMHNP, Cristina’s role is multifaceted, including educator, mental health advocate, and medication provider.
Laura Bates
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
Verified
1 Endorsed
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1 Endorsed
I believe in a holistic, individualized approach to mental health treatment. There are no cookie-cutter boxes when it comes to psychiatric diagnoses or treatment plans. I take the time to listen to my patients, so that I am assessing the right problems that are important to them. I believe that it is crucial for the patient and mental healthcare provider to develop trust and healthy communication. The patient can achieve the best results for themselves when they are adequately educated and included in the treatment options.
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in Ruston is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Ruston Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Ruston has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Ruston, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Ruston Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
A Psychiatrist in Ruston is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Ruston Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Ruston has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Ruston, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Ruston Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
How to find the right Psychiatrist?
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in Ruston, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in Ruston, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Ruston as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Ruston). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in Ruston, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in Ruston, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Ruston as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Ruston). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.