We’re still working through a backlog of questions submitted during the last few weeks, but I’m glad to say we’re now able to start accepting new questions again.

Q: I am in school to be a clinical social worker and one of my cases has clear OCD (obsessions about something bad happening if she doesn’t repeatedly count/tap/touch things), but I want to know if she also may have Separation Anxiety. She is able to go to school and her sports/dance lessons, but becomes [...]

Best-selling author and clinical psychologist Dr George Simon will shortly be bringing his unique perspective and years of experience to the Ask the Psychologist feature.

Please bear with us while we complete some essential reorganising for the Ask the Psychologist service. We aim to be back with you soon!

Q: I am a social worker, who also holds a degree in psychology and sociology. I have been working in the geriatric field (long term care) for 18 years. Recently I have found myself doing work in the attached hospital. I am the only professional of this kind here; I work in a small remote [...]

Q: What type of treatment would one expect when visiting a Ph.D. versus a M.D.? I am looking for a doctor who can help with Battle Fatigue/PTSD. Who and what kind of treatment would best help me? A: In mental health services in the US, a Ph.D. is typically a licensed Psychologist or Counselor who [...]

Q: I have a quick question. Would you say that getting your degree online as a Psychologist is appropriate? I mean there are so many options, but I really want to know what your thoughts are on that. I go to traditional school and I like it thus far, and I get good grades. I [...]