The following questions are related to ‘Psychology Profession’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Licensed Psychologist.
Q: I recently met a therapist on a dating website. I noticed that he was editing information about himself, and he very quickly suggested that we meet in person. When we did, we initially had very social conversation before he suggested I try therapy with him. I let this person know that this was not […]
Q: I’ve decided that I do need therapy to overcome abandonment issues from both my parents. I constantly feel lonely and ultimately look to “emotionally unavailable” men for nurturing — but it always has the same outcome. I wind up being the caretaker of them, putting up with very abusive and avoidant behavior. (My mother […]
Q: I cannot afford to make payments to a psychologist, and I have no insurance. I do not want my parents to know I am seeing someone. Is there some place that offers free counseling? A: There may very well be. Here in the state of California, for example, there is a community resource hotline […]
Q: My husband and I have been concerned about our daughter’s lack of progress in her counseling. She is 17 and in the past year and a half her grades haven fallen. We have noticed she is far more tense and angry than she used to be. In the eight and a half months she […]
Q: I’m in my twenties and have a horrible memory, which is starting to affect me greatly, not only personally but also professionally. I also have issues with concentration. Here is some health information about myself: I’m in good physical shape Exercise three times a week Eat healthy foods and take multi-vitamins Don’t drink alcohol, […]
Q: This isn’t a question but feedback to Dr. Bierman. I admire the replies Dr. Bierman has given, but I hope for the sake of people suffering, that he will consider adding an addendum to his recent answer regarding sleeping problems and frequent urination. For 15 years I had interstitial cystitis (IC). Urinary exams are […]
Q: I have not participated in any therapy involving memories I have of abuse as an adult. How does one distinguish between memories that may be false and those which are real? Do false memories have certain common denominators? These memories were written down in my journal at the time, and my memories are exactly […]
Ask the Psychologist provides direct access to qualified clinical psychologists ready to answer your questions. It is overseen by the same international advisory board of distinguished academic faculty and mental health professionals — with decades of clinical and research experience in the US, UK and Europe — that delivers CounsellingResource.com, providing peer-reviewed mental health information you can trust. Our material is not intended as a substitute for direct consultation with a qualified mental health professional. CounsellingResource.com is accredited by the Health on the Net Foundation.