Archive for the ‘Mental Health Counseling’ Category

 

Shannon Ray, Ph.D. on CPS – Shannon Ray, Ph.D., discusses the Center for Psychological Studies and the Mental Health Counseling Program, as well as the placements for student training.

 

BP funded Project Rebound project coming to an end in 2014

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That doesn't change that the program specializing in mental health counseling will leave a gaping hole in affordable resources in southern Alabama. "People won't call you and ask for mental help. They call you because they need help with their …
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New Physicians join Mercy Joplin family

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Dr. Copeland received her medical education from the School of Professional Psychology at Forest Institute in Springfield, Missouri, specializing in eating disorders. She completed her psychology residency at Community Mental Health Consultants, Inc …
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Question by Rachel: ANXIETY/DEPRESSION/ANXIETY ATTACKS?
i have no idea if this is just a teenage thing, or for real.
i’ve been consistently sad for the past year, and i just cant seem to get out of this funk.
i cry everyday, like today for example.
i was lying down, half asleep, then all of the sudden i gasped, and started to cry, and was breathing really heavily. i just started bawling, and i couldnt control myself. all of this was because i thought about all the homework i had.
this happens almost everyday. the moment i think about something im worrying about, i just break down. i cant even control it. i just feel hopless, and worthless, and i dont want to do anything. im passing up seeing new moon tomorrow at the 12:00 premiere because i simply dont feel up to it. i dont have any passion anymore.
i just want to stop this. i hate the feeling i get in my stomach, and in my heart when im so worried.
and im incredibly lonely. i used to LOVE being alone, but i cant stand it for one minute. the minute someone leaves me i break down..yet again. it sucks, because i dont want my family to think im needy, but i just need them by my side 24/7 now.

Question by Arnold: Is there such thing as “therapy without records”?
I’m 16 and I have a lack of higher-end emotion and sadistic tendencies. I believe I am a malignant narcissist. I want to receive therapy, but I will only receive therapy if everything is kept away from my medical records and I can use a fake name.

Best answer:

Answer by Jamie L
Depends on where you live, ie state/province .. it also depends on whether your willing to pay for the counseling yourself or if you need it state/province funded

i know in Ontario, each city/region has a mental heath and addictions program, that is funded by ohip, that could possibly provide you with this councling, they do not need your OHIP (health care number) just your name and address, and they do not verify the information,

Question by Andi: Does online therapy sound like a good business?
I’m trying to make a little extra money and I thought of this idea but am completely unsure on how successful it could be.
I would like to do online therapy, where I spend an hour with a customer in a chat room or through instant message. I would deal with issues of depression, anxiety, loneliness, anger, family issues, relationship issues, identity issues, sexual identity issues, and I have some experience with a couple of personality disorders and psychological disorders.
I would not try to pass off as an actual professional and would urge people to seek professional help if necessary. I just think that most people would benefit from having someone to talk to about their problems. An appointment with a licensed psychologist is more than $ 100 a visit, so most people can’t afford it, others don’t want the stigma of seeing a psychologist.
I planned on charging $ 20 an hour.

Question by naomi: where can i find free psychological services to help me go though my hardship?
i am a malaysian, i have a very bad break up with my ex boyfriend i need some help to get though. thanks
I STAY IN MALAYSIA NOW

Best answer:

Answer by My Take on It
Are you in the US or Malaysia? If you are in the US, and low income, just Google the term: “sliding scale fee counseling” and the town you live in. If you are low income or a student and have no income, you will have to pay 10% of what the counseling would normally cost. Most counseling sessions are an hour long and cost anywhere from $ 60 to $ 250 an hour. Just depends on the therapist you get. The median price for a session is usually $ 110, so you would need to pay $ 11 to have a session.

Question by Truth: Do I need help or can I handle this on my own?
I know this is a problem, I’m not in denial but really, does anyone think it’s worth getting help for?
When I was 15 I cut myself for the first time. I’ve always felt down about myself and admittingly don’t have a lot of confidence but I’m not sure why I did it that first time. I didn’t do it again till a year later when I started to feel extremely stressed and overwhelmed with school, and also felt really alone. I had friends but we were never close. Well I continued to do it for about 4 months, taking careful care to keep it hidden, and no one ever noticed, but I just stopped at one point… now I’m 21 have started doing it again. I’m dealing with a very stressful break up and have let my feelings effect my grades in school and relationship with friends by becoming really withdrawn. The thing is, I’ve always been able to stop so I feel like since I recognize it’s wrong and know what’s causing it, I’ll stop when I’m ready, but then why am I still doing it? I feel guilty after.
I should also add that I’m still in contact with the guy I broke up with even though he cheated, lied and treated me like crap while we were together and has made my life hell since, but I feel like if I don’t keep talking to him, he’ll make things even worse.