The following questions are related to ‘Psychology Profession’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist.
This list is sorted chronologically, from newest back to earliest.
Q: I’ve always been curious about the classification of mental “illnesses.” I can understand why a condition would be termed an illness if it makes someone unstable enough to commit murder or cause other types of pain, but what about those situations of “abnormality” where the individual is happy? I was reading about “abnormal” personalities [...]
Q: What is the difference between Mental Health Counselor and a Behavioral Disorder Counselor? A: Mental Health (MH) Counselors treat disorders of mood, developmental disorders, and relationship issues to name a few. They are often in private practice or community mental health agencies and programs. Common conditions treated are depression, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, [...]
Q: I am from Laveen, AZ. I am a college student at Grand Canyon University. I want to become a professional counselor. Do you know what type of degree I should have, or have to have? Can I have a BA or BS degree as a counselor? I am going for my B.S. degree now. [...]
Q: I feel embarrassed to say this, but I feel an attraction to my son’s former psychiatrist. I am a 35 yr. old female going through a very difficult moment in my life — divorcing an abusive husband, switching jobs, dealing with a pre-teenager with behavioral problems, etc. Emotionally I am very fragile right now. [...]
Q: I recently went to a new psychiatrist for medication. He walked into the appointment holding a 14 inch laptop. During the time of our session in which I paid the full rate, he asked a question and spent more time tapping and looking at the laptop than engaging in conversation with me. He received [...]
Q: My former psychologist is now again taking on other members of my family as patients. This doctor first saw me years ago. I moved to another part of the country and concluded our sessions. My father then saw him shortly thereafter without my knowledge. I was extremely upset, feeling betrayed, because I never told [...]
Q: What is a consultant therapist and how does it work? Is it worth trying? I’ve been in therapy for some time — over two years with the current therapist. I have tried many different approaches he suggested over this time, from mindifulness and meditation to medication. Problem is my life has gone from a [...]
