The following questions are related to ‘Psychology Profession’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist.
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Q: I’ve heard very different opinions about the so-called differences between men and women. Some say that there are really no differences, just cultural stereotypes. Others say men and women are really different. On a psychological level, what’s the evidence that men and women are the same or different? A: For a long while, it [...]
Q: My question is whether it’s possible or appropriate for a counselor to make a diagnosis in just one, brief visit? The visit lasted less than an hour. Also, the visit was during a time when I was undergoing a very stressful situation. Is it even possible for a counselor to assess an individual’s normal [...]
Q: I’m nearing an impasse with my psychologist over what I feel is an ethical issue, and I would be interested in hearing your opinion on this matter. I’ll keep it short, and cut right to the question: Would it be ethical, under any circumstances, for a psychologist to post his/her profile with photos included, [...]
Q: My 15-year-old son has been seeing a therapist 3-4 times a month for about 8 months. The counselor now believes he needs anti-anxiety medication. She believes that it will allow him to relax enough to sort through the changes he needs to make and to deal with his social issues. In my discussions with [...]
Q: My husband and I were seeing a licensed marriage and family counselor. After about 6 sessions my husband said he is not going back. I asked the counselor if he would continue seeing me but he said he would not. He said that my husband is his client and there would be a conflict [...]
Q: I’m concerned about my 7-year-old son. I have a daughter who is now 10 who was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) when she was 7. I’ve also been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) — inattentive type, without the hyperactivity. So far, neither my daughter nor I have had great results with [...]
Q: There seem to be so many medications prescribed these days that alter brain chemistry. I often wonder why these drugs are prescribed when we don’t yet fully understand how the brain really works. I also wonder how safe the medications really are. They do alter brain chemistry, but they also have powerful side effects. [...]
