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Can Psychologists Have Tattoos or Piercings?

By Dr Shailagh Clarke, PhD |

Q: Though I have problems myself, I will probably send them at another time. But right now I am looking into becoming a clinical psychologist when I grow older. I also really love post-hardcore (Screamo as people refer to it) and hardcore music. I plan on getting tattoos and piercings, and things of that nature. [...]

Is Lying to a Patient Good Therapy?

By Dr Misty Hook, PhD |

Q: When is it okay to lie to a patient? I have a friend who has a three-year-old son with a woman whom he dated very briefly. For 3 1/2 years she tried to make him marry her. She lied to everyone, pretending that they were together, deluding herself and others; she attempted to manipulate [...]

Child Protection Law: Do Psychologists Have to Report Past Abuse?

By Dr Jennifer Ritchie-Goodline, PsyD |

Q: How confidential are therapy sessions? To what extent are psychologists obligated to report something? If something happened really far in the past do they still have to report it if I am over 18 and do not want to? A: The short answer is: it depends. Generally speaking, the information provided by a client [...]

How Do I Become a Trauma Psychologist?

By Dr Jennifer Ritchie-Goodline, PsyD |

Q: If I wanted to become a psychologist specializing in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder what degree would I need to obtain to do so? A: In general in the U.S. (the details of this process may vary in other countries), in order to become a psychologist you need to obtain a graduate doctoral degree in psychology [...]

Feeling Guilty — I Fell in Love With My Therapist

By Dr Misty Hook, PhD |

Q: I am 24 years old and am doing a master’s program. Last spring I went to a psychotherapy clinic for counseling. My counselor was extraordinarily beautiful. While in session, I experienced ‘transference’ feelings and told her that I was falling in love with her. She quit my therapy suddenly. I miss her a lot [...]

What is Normal and Effective for An Initial Counseling Session?

By Dr Misty Hook, PhD |

Q: My wife has been experiencing symptoms of depression for the last few years. She has been to a local psychologist’s office twice and so far has only been asked to fill out two true/false questionnaires. One had 175 general questions, and the other was a 500+ true/false personality profile. She has yet to actually [...]

12 Years On, Doctors Still Aren’t Helping

By Dr Misty Hook, PhD |

Q: I have endured an enigmatic condition over the course of the last twelve years under the care of so-called specialists. I feel like they have neglected my well-being for their personal gain, and I wonder whether they find it easier to blame patients for their problems than to admit they just can’t cure everyone. [...]

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