Below you will find a list of Frequently
Asked Questions and their answers, relating to the services
we provide. If you do not find the Q & A you are looking
for, we will be more than pleased for you to contact
us directly so that we may respond and address your queries.
This can be either by using our talk /ask your therapist or
doctor live system, which you can access by clicking on the
button on the left hand column. Alternatively you can put your
questions to us via our contact
page.
How do you know if counseling, psychotherapy,
or an assessment is needed?
If you or a loved one…. • Feel isolated
or depressed, shy or anxious… • Are troubled
by the state of your relationship… • Uses
alcohol or other substances to excess, and substance use has resulted
in legal, job, or marital problems… • Are
having trouble at work or at school, or feel that your stress
is impossible to manage… • Has been traumatized
by loss or abuse… • Feel you have done everything
& medication is the only solution… •
In need of DUI evaluation
What is Psychotherapy and what can it do? Psychotherapy
can help us change the way we think, behave, or feel. There
are times in our lives when the way we are doing things just
isn’t working. The good news is that we can make changes;
they begin with an assessment by a psychotherapist. An assessment
can help to identify what kind of problem exists (if any) and
what can be done to help. With guidance we can change the ways
we think and behave in order to change the way we feel. That
is where psychotherapist can give us the tools to make the changes
for ourselves.
What is Psychiatry and what can it
do? Psychiatry is the specialized
branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, and
prevention of mental disorders. Psychiatrists are medical doctors
who perform psychiatric assessments in order to gather information
about your symptoms, concerns, and feelings. This information
helps the psychiatrist form an opinion about your diagnosis
and be able to effectively plan for treatment that may include
medication and counseling.
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