Photo of Marcus Robinson, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Marcus Robinson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Missoula, MT 59808
Now accepting new patients with same week appointments! Have you been struggling with depression, grief, anxiety, ADHD, issues with body image, severe mood fluctuations or perceptual disturbances and find that life has been increasingly difficult to cope with? Have you tried to seek advice from family members, friends and spiritual counselors, to no avail? You can overcome these struggles, with the right tools and I am here to help, using an unbiased approach. I draw from a few traditional therapeutic techniques, in combination with medication management, to create a treatment plan to meet your unique needs.
Now accepting new patients with same week appointments! Have you been struggling with depression, grief, anxiety, ADHD, issues with body image, severe mood fluctuations or perceptual disturbances and find that life has been increasingly difficult to cope with? Have you tried to seek advice from family members, friends and spiritual counselors, to no avail? You can overcome these struggles, with the right tools and I am here to help, using an unbiased approach. I draw from a few traditional therapeutic techniques, in combination with medication management, to create a treatment plan to meet your unique needs.
(406) 631-8908 x101 View (406) 631-8908 x101
Photo of Steven K Elrod, MSN, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Steven K Elrod
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kalispell, MT 59901  (Online Only)
Do you or your family need Medication or Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, Anger, PTSD? A psychiatric evaluation and research-proven treatment could put you back on the path to recovery. Let's do this together.
Do you or your family need Medication or Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, Anger, PTSD? A psychiatric evaluation and research-proven treatment could put you back on the path to recovery. Let's do this together.
(406) 743-3641 View (406) 743-3641
Photo of Doug Mitchell, ARNP-BC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Doug Mitchell
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ARNP-BC
Verified Verified
Helena, MT 59601  (Online Only)
We look forward to speaking with you regarding you or your family members’ mental and emotional wellbeing.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS IN NY, FL, MT & CA. I'm Dr. Mitchell, PMHNP- BC, DNP & retired USAF Veteran. As a Psychiatric provider, my aim is to identify, address and modify conditions, limiting patterns and behaviors that diminish function and suppress growth. My philosophy is Bio-Psycho-Social; I acknowledge the whole dynamic being and maintain the explicit intent of fostering personal accountability, growth and development. I approach each therapeutic encounter as a unique opportunity to facilitate the process of expanding awareness and elevating consciousness. We believe illuminating barriers is the first step toward eliminating them.
We look forward to speaking with you regarding you or your family members’ mental and emotional wellbeing.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS IN NY, FL, MT & CA. I'm Dr. Mitchell, PMHNP- BC, DNP & retired USAF Veteran. As a Psychiatric provider, my aim is to identify, address and modify conditions, limiting patterns and behaviors that diminish function and suppress growth. My philosophy is Bio-Psycho-Social; I acknowledge the whole dynamic being and maintain the explicit intent of fostering personal accountability, growth and development. I approach each therapeutic encounter as a unique opportunity to facilitate the process of expanding awareness and elevating consciousness. We believe illuminating barriers is the first step toward eliminating them.
(347) 479-1352 View (347) 479-1352
Photo of Bancroft Behavioral Health Inc, DNP, PMHNP-C, Psychiatric Nurse
Bancroft Behavioral Health Inc
Psychiatric Nurse, DNP, PMHNP-C
Verified Verified
Polson, MT 59860
Patient centered approach - personalized treatment with a focus on patient and family dynamics - Strong opinion that outcomes in therapy outweigh medication alone, however when appropriate, medication as an adjunct to therapy can be greatly beneficial.
Bradley Why is a Doctor of Nursing and is Board Certified in Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry. Bancroft Behavioral Health provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and medication management. Our approach to each potential client is personalized, collaborative and family centered. Dr. Why expertly treats mental health problems with conservative and appropriate medication choices and in close collaboration with each client and their therapist.
Patient centered approach - personalized treatment with a focus on patient and family dynamics - Strong opinion that outcomes in therapy outweigh medication alone, however when appropriate, medication as an adjunct to therapy can be greatly beneficial.
Bradley Why is a Doctor of Nursing and is Board Certified in Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry. Bancroft Behavioral Health provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and medication management. Our approach to each potential client is personalized, collaborative and family centered. Dr. Why expertly treats mental health problems with conservative and appropriate medication choices and in close collaboration with each client and their therapist.
(302) 300-4078 View (302) 300-4078
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.