Humanistic Psychiatrists in 43219

Photo of Kristin Aguado, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 43219, OH
Kristin Aguado
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43219
"There is no limit to what you can imagine. And with commitment, with effort, what you can imagine you can become. Put your mind to work for you. Believe that you can do it. The world will tell you that you can’t. Yet, in your belief you’ll find the strength, you’ll find the ability, to do it anyway”. ~Ralph Marston~ Kristin is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner in Specialties of Psychiatry and Family Practice. She has strong expertise and experience in diagnosing and treating a wide array of medical, addiction, and mental health conditions for patients of all ages, within both inpatient and outpatient settings.
"There is no limit to what you can imagine. And with commitment, with effort, what you can imagine you can become. Put your mind to work for you. Believe that you can do it. The world will tell you that you can’t. Yet, in your belief you’ll find the strength, you’ll find the ability, to do it anyway”. ~Ralph Marston~ Kristin is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner in Specialties of Psychiatry and Family Practice. She has strong expertise and experience in diagnosing and treating a wide array of medical, addiction, and mental health conditions for patients of all ages, within both inpatient and outpatient settings.
(740) 921-1614 View (740) 921-1614
Photo of Dr. Kimberly M. Gilbert, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 43219, OH
Dr. Kimberly M. Gilbert
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43219  (Online Only)
I am an experienced board certified Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a graduate degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. I have been practicing for more than 12 years and hold multi-state licensures. As a doctoral candidate, I have an affinity for education and thus, continue to expand my research and knowledge to provide exceptional treatment for optimal patient outcomes using evidence-based practice. It is my mission to promote life-long wellness by integrating spirituality in Christianity into my comprehensive model of psychiatric care, advocacy, and support for each of my patients.
I am an experienced board certified Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a graduate degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. I have been practicing for more than 12 years and hold multi-state licensures. As a doctoral candidate, I have an affinity for education and thus, continue to expand my research and knowledge to provide exceptional treatment for optimal patient outcomes using evidence-based practice. It is my mission to promote life-long wellness by integrating spirituality in Christianity into my comprehensive model of psychiatric care, advocacy, and support for each of my patients.
(740) 640-6648 View (740) 640-6648
Humanistic Psychiatrists

How does humanistic therapy work?

One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualization and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.

Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?

Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.

How long does humanistic therapy last?

The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.

Is humanistic therapy effective?

According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.