I am a huge hypochondriac, and I have been since I was 18. I need help making it stop.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 19, 2011 -
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Is it normal or ethical for a therapist to tell their patient to break up with someone?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 19, 2011 -
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I found a CBT doctor here in NYC, Dr. Fader, and he charges $300 per session with no sliding scale.
My insurance, United Healthcare, covers 70% after I hit my $500 deductible. So after hitting that I would be paying $90 out of pocket.
Is this a typical amount to pay w/insurance? I'm asking because I can always look around, but this doctor is supposed to be very good and if it's a typical price I might as well stay with him. Thoughts?
posted by blunt_eastwood
on Jul 19, 2011 -
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Contemporary psychotherapists who have popularized their empirically-tested theoretical contributions? Examples: David Burns, Eugene Gendlin, Joseph Weiss.
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posted by zeek321
on Jul 18, 2011 -
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Recommendations for a gay male sex therapist in the west side of Los Angeles to deal with problems of sexual inadequacy and (in particular) psychologically-based erectile dysfunction in a 24-year-old male. Sliding fee scale a major plus.
posted by anonymous
on Jul 14, 2011 -
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Can someone please suggest a cognitive behavioral therapist in Chicago that they have found to be helpful? I tried talk therapy once with a non CBT person and found it cliched and unhelpful, but I suspect I really should go seek assistance. I have the usual bento box of depression and anxiety, male 30s/40s.
Unemployed (not the source of depression anxiety, but certainly not helping), so bonus for sliding scale.
Bonus for Oak Park/River Forest/ Forest Park.
posted by anonymous
on Jun 28, 2011 -
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For much of my life I dealt with rather severe depression and anxiety, which I've recently overcome with nearly 3 years of therapy. I'm 24 years old, trying to find a meaningful career that's more than just a paycheck. At this point, all I want to do is be a therapist. I want to help others the way that I've been helped. However, another issue I've been working to overcome is crippling social anxiety. It's gotten much better; I hardly consider myself shy anymore. Still, though, I'm not sure if I have the warm, trust-inspiring personality a therapist should have. Could I be a successful therapist if I'm far quieter and more reserved than the norm? I do love people and want to help, but sometimes I might not come across that way. Can a shy person be a good therapist?
posted by anonymous
on Jun 12, 2011 -
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Help me navigate my first relationship amidst strange extenuating circumstances... social anxiety, bf's (female) best friend has issues, etc. How do I be the best person I can be towards all parties while still being true to myself?
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posted by athenadanae
on Jun 10, 2011 -
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Any recommendations for a good counselor/therapist in DC? I searched previous threads for this and wasn't able to find a match (besides the Women's Center, which doesn't work, for a variety of reasons). Preferences would be: takes Aetna or otherwise affordable and LCSW but am really pretty open.
Thanks much!
posted by mcostanzo
on Jun 8, 2011 -
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How do I overcome feelings of guilt and shame about needing therapy in order to get help?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 8, 2011 -
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Seeking recommendations for a mental health therapist in North Brooklyn/lower Manhattan.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 1, 2011 -
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How much do yoga and meditation help for anxiety? Is it time for more serious help or is this worth a shot?
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posted by katillathehun
on May 22, 2011 -
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I'm a scientist and wish my therapist were too, because I'm having trouble getting across to him what the research community's norms are and how I'm failing to meet them. How can I make the best of this situation, given that switching therapists, and especially trying to find an [ex-]scientist therapist, would be nontrivial? Looking for more in-depth answers than 'print this out and take it to your next session,' if possible.
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posted by anonymous
on May 16, 2011 -
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I'm thinking about therapy for the first time, but nothing's specifically
wrong. What type of therapist should I look for, and what can I do in the weeks leading up to it that would help me along the way?
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posted by anonymous
on May 7, 2011 -
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I will be spending a week on a small boat with my dysfunctional family. How can I prepare myself so that this is a tolerable, or even pleasant, experience?
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posted by anonymous
on May 6, 2011 -
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I'm most likely over-thinking this, but I'm having trouble phrasing the email I need to send to a therapist I just started seeing letting her know that I've decided not to continue with her.
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posted by zahava
on May 3, 2011 -
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A fetish is causing me a great deal of anxiety, could anyone help me figure out how to deal with this?
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posted by Scrimshaw
on Apr 26, 2011 -
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What has helped you get through the identity crisis that sometimes occurs in your twenties/thirties? What has helped you form your sense of who you are as an entity separate from your parents/schooling?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 25, 2011 -
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I'd like a recommendation for a specialist in the Boston/Cambridge area to help me with what I think is ADD/ADHD.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 8, 2011 -
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Dysphagia Swallowing Exercises: Looking for websites
and books that graphically display picture sequences for therapuetic swallowing exercises. I am most interested in the
pictures and visual cues within the pictures that help allude to what is happening internally at the level of the mouth/pharynx/larynx. I need (possibly sequential)pictures and images for these exercises!
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posted by UsagiBride
on Apr 8, 2011 -
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I need to improve my social and relationship skills. Can anyone recommend a behavior therapist in NYC who does social skill training and takes Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 28, 2011 -
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I'm job hunting and looking for recommendations for non-profit listings other than Craigslist. If it matters, I'm located in California.
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posted by luciddream928
on Mar 24, 2011 -
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I wanted to give someone a link to a paper comparing the efficacy of CBT versus other methods for treating depression, but I can't find it in my bookmarks. Could someone follow up with links/a link comparing the efficacies of treatments for depression?
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posted by bleary
on Mar 20, 2011 -
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Virtually all of my past relationships have had huge amounts of drama, a lot of which I have unintentionally encouraged. I have a tendency to pair up with emotionally withholding men, feel wounded and neglected, and then lash out verbally and emotionally in response. This has been my pattern for almost 20 years, yet now in my current relationship, I haven’t experienced this at all. I feel calm, collected, and content. Yet I haven’t made any conscious decisions to act differently - I just find myself behaving this way without trying. I am really happy about feeling so stable for a change, but it also seems too good to be true. Is it possible for a change like this to be legitimate and lasting?
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posted by Neely O'Hara
on Mar 18, 2011 -
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Someone I care about probably has Asperger's and might be depressed but has never given therapy a real shot. How do
I get help from a professional and find the right resources so that I can help them? What is the best way to make them want to get help themselves? Details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 17, 2011 -
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Recommendations for marriage counseling in the greater Chapel Hill area. Particularly, therapists that offer a sliding scale.
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posted by sickinthehead
on Mar 13, 2011 -
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Is my therapist a crackpot? Should I break up with her over it? If so, can you recommend a trauma-focused therapist in Los Angeles?
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posted by thehmsbeagle
on Mar 10, 2011 -
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So, I need to find a therapist, but I need to figure out how to bring up the things I want to address without setting off a series of unfortunate events.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 4, 2011 -
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Is it inappropriate to speak to our couples therapist ahead of time to foreshadow a topic I want to discuss in our next session?
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posted by teg4rvn
on Mar 1, 2011 -
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I recently asked a relationship question, and came to realize that the main problem was actually my debilitating anxiety and the fact that I need to sort that out before being able to seriously wrestle with my relationship. In one week, I met with 2 different therapists who are very different in their styles, and I have an appointment set up with a psychiatrist for next week (my primary care doctor recommended I see an actual psychopharmacologist.) I am very serious about getting help now that I realize I have been wasting so much time denying the severity of my problems and the genuine abuse I grew up with. My question is, can I see two or even three doctors about these issues? My main fear is getting only one or two perspectives on my problems, and I think I can trust the process more if I feel like I have a diverse set of views, perspectives, and mental frames. Is that outlandish or within the realm of normal behavior?
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posted by wombat stork
on Feb 26, 2011 -
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DepressionFilter: I'm on meds and am in talk therapy. However, I tend to fall apart on weekends and at night. What coping strategies might I try in order to help with the downness that comes with nights and weekends? [More info, including potential factors and meds schedule, inside.]
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posted by sperose
on Feb 21, 2011 -
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All of the places I trust to provide comfort and security, in any form, are imploding. I've already been existing in coping mode; what can I do now (particularly day-to-day)?
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posted by Madamina
on Feb 15, 2011 -
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