{"id":110,"date":"2024-03-09T15:39:26","date_gmt":"2024-03-09T15:39:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cjr.rws.mybluehost.me\/?page_id=110"},"modified":"2026-08-30T18:55:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T01:55:29","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.psychiatry.vegas\/staging\/9283\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-5-color has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-1\" id=\"vbid-5f558349-d5f6-4b8c-a43e-86c7b398abe9-dyn_elem_TITLE_0s\">About Us<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nevada Family Psychiatry is a welcoming and inclusive mental health practice located in downtown Summerlin, Las Vegas. Founded in 2004 by Physician Assistant (PA) and&nbsp; Doctor of Health Science provider James \u201cJay\u201d Somers, PA-C, DHSc, the practice provides thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care to children (ages 5+), adolescents, and adults. We are proud to serve individuals from all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ communities and those with diverse spiritual, religious, or secular perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 23%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jay Somers is a nationally certified PA licensed in Nevada since 2000, with over 27 years of clinical experience in psychiatry. He brings a warm, personalized, and integrative approach to care that emphasizes the whole person, not just symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He earned his master\u2019s degree from Finch University of Health Sciences\/The Chicago Medical School and later completed his Doctorate in Health Science (DHSc) at A.T. Still University. His doctoral research focused on the intersection of nutrition, mental health, and burnout in healthcare professionals, insights that continue to shape his patient-centered approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A recognized leader in the profession, PA Somers has served as President of both the National Association of PAs in Psychiatry and the Nevada Academy of PAs. He is a frequent national speaker and author on topics ranging from lifestyle psychiatry to emerging treatments in mental health.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cjr.rws.mybluehost.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image.webp\" alt=\"James \u201cJay\u201d Somers, PA-C, DHSc\" class=\"wp-image-940 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.psychiatry.vegas\/staging\/9283\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image.webp 683w, https:\/\/www.psychiatry.vegas\/staging\/9283\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Nevada Family Psychiatry, we treat a wide range of conditions, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, insomnia, and other behavioral and mood disorders. Our practice blends traditional psychiatric medication management with cutting-edge approaches such as genetic testing, nutritional counseling, metabolic and allergy assessments, and lifestyle modification strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re seeking support for yourself or a loved one, our office offers compassionate, collaborative care, BOTH in-person and via secure telepsychiatry. Nevada Family Psychiatry is dedicated to helping every patient achieve lasting mental wellness and a better quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We invite you to call Nevada Family Psychiatry and look forward to partnering with you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Us Nevada Family Psychiatry is a welcoming and inclusive mental health practice located in downtown Summerlin, Las Vegas. 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