Narrative Psychiatrists in Saratoga County, NY
Jason Payne
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (Online Only)
As the provider, I offer an open, honest, relaxed, and judgment-free environment to assist individuals that are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, memory impairment, psychosis, crisis, and other mood-related disorders. The safety and well-being of the client are my number one priority. I depend on accurate diagnoses, treatment planning, psychotherapy, social support, and ongoing medication management to achieve the best quality of life for each individual. The initial visit will usually last the full 60 minutes and follow-up visits are determined by the stability of the patient and medications prescribed.
As the provider, I offer an open, honest, relaxed, and judgment-free environment to assist individuals that are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, memory impairment, psychosis, crisis, and other mood-related disorders. The safety and well-being of the client are my number one priority. I depend on accurate diagnoses, treatment planning, psychotherapy, social support, and ongoing medication management to achieve the best quality of life for each individual. The initial visit will usually last the full 60 minutes and follow-up visits are determined by the stability of the patient and medications prescribed.
Online Psychiatrists
Kelli Hamilton
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Lagrangeville, NY 12540 (Online Only)
I take a comprehensive and holistic approach to mental health emphasizing care of the mind and body. As a provider who is board certified in psychiatric mental health and primary care, I am equipped to partner with my clients to meet their psychological and medical needs with an open mind. I recognize the profound impact that mental health has on physical health, as well as the physical health impact on mental health. I partner with clients using psychodynamic therapy and evidence-based pharmacology. In my spare time, I enjoy the outdoors, running and biking, reading, cooking, and spending time with my dog.
I take a comprehensive and holistic approach to mental health emphasizing care of the mind and body. As a provider who is board certified in psychiatric mental health and primary care, I am equipped to partner with my clients to meet their psychological and medical needs with an open mind. I recognize the profound impact that mental health has on physical health, as well as the physical health impact on mental health. I partner with clients using psychodynamic therapy and evidence-based pharmacology. In my spare time, I enjoy the outdoors, running and biking, reading, cooking, and spending time with my dog.
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Narrative Psychiatrists
Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.