Business Details
Family Mental Health Services
Family Focus is dedicated to strengthening families through comprehensive mental health care tailored to individuals of all ages. Our multi-disciplinary team of experienced clinicians employs evidence-based therapies and personalized treatment plans to address a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges. We specialize in family therapy, medication management, and innovative approaches like equine-facilitated learning, ensuring holistic support for every family dynamic. Our clinicians bring complementary expertise in child, adolescent, and adult mental health, fostering collaboration to resolve conflicts, improve communication, and build resilience.By integrating psychiatric evaluations, cognitive behavioral therapy, and specialized programs for anxiety, depression, and ADHD, we empower families to achieve lasting wellness. We prioritize accessibility through private pay options and transparent communication about care processes, cancellation policies, and behind-the-scenes advocacy services. Our commitment to compassionate, client-centered care positions us as a trusted resource for families navigating mental health challenges.
Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Equine Facilitated Learning
Family Therapy
Marriage Counseling
Medication Management
Parental Coaching
Psychiatric Evaluations
Supportive Therapy
Team Building Field Trips
Women's Health
Highlights and features
- Our clinicians specialize in age-specific mental health care with complementary expertise.
- We offer personalized medication management with close symptom monitoring.
- Equine-facilitated learning addresses anxiety, depression, and ADHD through experiential therapy.
- Holistic psychiatric evaluations cover mood disorders, trauma, and developmental conditions.
- We provide advocacy services like insurance navigation and medical-necessity letters at no extra cost.
Services
Family Therapy
Our family therapy program addresses parent-child conflict, marital discord, and communication breakdowns. Experienced clinicians use evidence-based techniques to improve relational dynamics and resolve intergenerational patterns. Sessions focus on building empathy, establishing healthy boundaries, and creating collaborative problem-solving strategies for lasting family wellness.
Medication Management
Personalized medication management combines prescriber expertise with patient input to optimize treatment outcomes. We monitor symptom response, adjust dosages, and maintain open dialogue about side effects. This collaborative approach ensures medications effectively support mental health while minimizing adverse effects through regular follow-up.
Equine Facilitated Learning
Equine-assisted therapy leverages horses' natural mirroring abilities to foster self-awareness and emotional growth. Participants develop confidence, impulse control, and team-building skills through guided groundwork activities. This experiential approach effectively addresses anxiety, depression, and ADHD while improving communication patterns.
Psychiatric Evaluations
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations identify mood disorders, trauma responses, and developmental conditions through symptom analysis and clinical interviews. Our holistic approach includes diagnostic clarification, treatment planning, and patient education to create individualized care pathways for long-term mental wellness.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBT helps clients recognize and modify negative thought patterns affecting emotions and behaviors. This structured, goal-oriented therapy addresses anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues by teaching practical coping strategies. Sessions focus on developing cognitive restructuring skills and behavioral activation techniques for improved mental health.
People
Donna Fargason
Psychiatrist
Dr. Donna Fargason specializes in comprehensive psychiatric care for families, combining medication management expertise with deep understanding of intergenerational mental health patterns.
Rhonda Browning
Psych NP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Rhonda Browning provides compassionate care with specialization in adolescent mental health and collaborative treatment planning.
Jamie Schuler
Social Worker
Social Worker Jamie Schuler focuses on family systems therapy, helping clients navigate relationship conflicts and develop healthier communication strategies.
Alora Cleere
Equine Therapy
Equine Therapy Specialist Alora Cleere designs experiential programs that use horse interactions to build confidence and emotional regulation skills.
Angie Deville
Administrator
Administrator Angie Deville oversees clinic operations, ensuring seamless access to mental health services and transparent communication about care processes.
Questions
What mental health issues do you treat?
We address anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorders, behavioral issues (ADHD, OCD), family conflicts, mood disorders, trauma, and women's health concerns.
How do I start therapy?
Begin with a phone interview to discuss your needs, followed by an in-person assessment to match you with the right clinician.
What's included in treatment costs?
Fees cover therapy sessions, form completions, medical advocacy, and behind-the-scenes care coordination without extra charges.
Do you accept insurance?
We're a private pay clinic, but some clients receive out-of-network reimbursement from their insurance providers.
Can nurse practitioners prescribe medications?
Yes, our licensed nurse practitioners prescribe medications under medical doctor collaboration as permitted in Louisiana.
What's your cancellation policy?
We require 48-hour notice for cancellations; late cancellations incur full session charges and rescheduling fees.
