Male Psychiatrists in Madison County, ID
My ideal client is someone who is needing to be cared for and heard. They are in need of a provider that will meet them where they are, who is kind, understanding, compassionate, and bluntly honest. My ideal client's goals are to be well, to maximize their potential, and to feel their efforts are paying off. They want to know they are in control of their lives and their care. They want to feel valued and safe. Why, because they're worth it.
My ideal client is someone who is needing to be cared for and heard. They are in need of a provider that will meet them where they are, who is kind, understanding, compassionate, and bluntly honest. My ideal client's goals are to be well, to maximize their potential, and to feel their efforts are paying off. They want to know they are in control of their lives and their care. They want to feel valued and safe. Why, because they're worth it.
Spencer has worked in health care for the past 13 years, first as an RN and the past 6 years as a Family Nurse Practitioner in eastern Idaho. While working in primary care, Spencer found joy in helping those struggling with mental health issues, and also noted the need for more specialized psychiatric providers in our area.
Spencer has worked in health care for the past 13 years, first as an RN and the past 6 years as a Family Nurse Practitioner in eastern Idaho. While working in primary care, Spencer found joy in helping those struggling with mental health issues, and also noted the need for more specialized psychiatric providers in our area.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) practicing in my hometown of Idaho Falls, ID. I diagnose, treat, and manage medications for mental health and substance use disorders. I completed graduate school at Eastern Kentucky University and my undergraduate studies at BYU-I. While I was a registered nurse, I worked at local jails as a correctional nurse which is where my interest in psychiatry grew into a passion. This passion drives me to continually increase my knowledge and provide evidence-based treatment options for my patients.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) practicing in my hometown of Idaho Falls, ID. I diagnose, treat, and manage medications for mental health and substance use disorders. I completed graduate school at Eastern Kentucky University and my undergraduate studies at BYU-I. While I was a registered nurse, I worked at local jails as a correctional nurse which is where my interest in psychiatry grew into a passion. This passion drives me to continually increase my knowledge and provide evidence-based treatment options for my patients.
Online Psychiatrists
When you're tired of pretending to be happy or not getting effective treatment, it's time to see me at Perma Mental Health. I found my passion for mental health during my undergraduate studies at Idaho State University, which resulted in changing my degree to psychology. I believe in patient-centered care and provide a sacred space for you to confidently discuss your concerns in a judgement-free zone. I am dedicated to being an advocate to you, your values and your goals. In mental health, total health and patient-centered care there is not a "one size fits all" and we work together find your ultimate mental and physical health.
When you're tired of pretending to be happy or not getting effective treatment, it's time to see me at Perma Mental Health. I found my passion for mental health during my undergraduate studies at Idaho State University, which resulted in changing my degree to psychology. I believe in patient-centered care and provide a sacred space for you to confidently discuss your concerns in a judgement-free zone. I am dedicated to being an advocate to you, your values and your goals. In mental health, total health and patient-centered care there is not a "one size fits all" and we work together find your ultimate mental and physical health.
Just 4 Kids Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC, LCSW, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
We deliver health and happiness to children and their families, by embracing our divine potential, serving others authentically, nurturing relationships and creating places of healing.
We deliver health and happiness to children and their families, by embracing our divine potential, serving others authentically, nurturing relationships and creating places of healing.
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Male Psychiatrists
As a man, why might I want to see a male therapist?
There are many reasons a man might wish to work with a male therapist, including a degree of shared identity, which may help client and therapist connect to each other and allow for a more free-flowing discussion of issues that can be deeply personal. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.
How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?
Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client. Prospective clients should also ask what the expectation is for treatment, and what the fee structure is, and whether and which insurance plans are accepted.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with a male therapist. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges, in the case of male clients. Some women have prior negative experiences with women that predispose them to prefer working with a male in therapy. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
Would a male therapist have specific training in treating men?
Generally, no. There are no certifications for treating men specifically, but there are continuing education classes that therapists may take that focus on treating men as a group. There are many therapists who focus on men and male issues in their treatment and therefore have experience and expertise in this domain.