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What would a psychologist say? There’s an easy way to find out: just ask! Get feedback directly from a Clinical Psychologist on issues ranging from relationships to depression and anxiety, trauma, and a whole bunch more. Please note that replies are provided for informational and educational purposes only.

Plagued by Indecision. What Causes This?

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: I am a 31-year old married woman of ten years that has a five-year-old son. When my son was two I decided to go back to college for a degree in dental hygiene. I did my pre-requisites and got a part-time job as a dental assistant before being accepted into two dental hygiene programs. [...]

Can Cognitive Behavior Therapy Help in Alcoholism?

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: Hello, Could you tell me whether CBT would help alcoholism? Thank you. A: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) has been effectively used in the treatment of alcoholism — sometimes as a primary therapy and at other times as an additional therapy, being part of a multidisciplinary treatment approach. CBT is especially helpful in correcting “stinkin’ [...]

Rough Spots in a Young Relationship

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: I was controlled my whole life with my mom and dad. I was not allowed out of the house or to do anything for that matter. I was controlled with my grandmother who I am living with at the moment. With her I was not allowed to do anything with her. I have been [...]

Severe Mood Swings: Is Something Wrong?

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: I am female and nearly 21 years old. I can remember being unhappy very often when I was younger. I was bullied a lot at school and sexually abused from the age of 6-11. When I was 16 I was diagnosed with depression, and the medication worked. But around the age of 18 I [...]

My Friend Won’t Stop Talking

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: I’m worried about two of my friends, I’ll call them M and P. They’re housemates living in a small house with two other people, and are really good friends but for M’s problem… he won’t stop talking. Any conversation with him in it will be dominated by him; it feels like an uphill struggle [...]

Self-Stimulating Behavior in Children

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: I have two girls; they are 2 and 3, and I have noticed that they play with themselves. I have also noticed they are really raw. I need to know if my babies are being molested, and what other signs I should be looking for. A: It’s unlikely that your children have been molested. [...]

Treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: I wanted to know about severe social anxiety. I had it in college, and I still continue to have problems. I don’t know where to look when talking to people. I don’t know how fast or where to walk in the mall. It’s getting to the point where I don’t really want to go [...]

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