The following questions are related to ‘Psychology Profession’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Licensed Psychologist.
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 […]
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 […]
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