The following questions are related to ‘Psychology Profession’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist.
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Q: The supervisor of a MHMR clinic said they couldn’t treat me because of my issues. They diagnosed me as having PTSD, depressive disorder, and Personality Disorder NOS. I don’t understand the latter one, NOS. How do I figure this one out since it’s mixed with different symptoms. What do I have? JUST ME! A: [...]
Q: I have a pressing concern, and it is important enough for me to beg you to respond as soon as possible. I am separated from my wife, and we are working through our divorce settlement. I have regular phone contact with my three children, and they stay with me more or less every other [...]
Q: When a psychiatric evaluation is done on a person…what is the type of testing usually used and how long should would this type of test be? A: There is a wide range of Psychiatric and Psychological Evaluations. The testing, time, procedures, and ethical/legal issues depend on the situation and request for the evaluation: Some [...]
Q: I am in therapy with a psychologist through e-therapy. I recently learned in my second session that he and I were together in the same dating chat room. He disclosed a lot of personal information to me and vice versa. What should I do? A: I would recommend finding another therapist. You didn’t mention [...]
Q: I want to know why Psychiatrists interview/analyze sociopaths/antisocial personality disorder. I thought a Forensic Psychologist would also do it. Can you give me any answer? Sorry about my English. A: There are many areas of psychology and psychiatry practice. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists as well as Psychiatrists are often required to evaluate, interview, and [...]
Q: Hello Dr. Carver! I’m hoping you can help me out. My husband “Joe” and I have been together for several years. We love each other very much. The problem? We never see each other. Joe just completed his Masters degree in Counseling. In a few years he’s hoping to start on his PhD, with [...]
Q: Would it be likely to get an inaccurate assessment on the MMPI-2, MCMI-III, and TSI if the person being administered the inventories was in a third trimester pregnancy and answering questions based on physical and emotional tendencies that are a direct result of the pregnancy and not necessarily occurring when not pregnant? (I.e. food [...]
