Counseling Referral for Avoidant Personality
Clinical psychologist Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD, offers replies to reader questions submitted anonymously to Ask the Psychologist.
Reader’s Question
Dear folks,
Are you aware of any counselors with specific AvPD experience in the SE Michigan (Ann Arbor or north) area?
After reading extensively, I am 99% certain I have a spouse who is a codependent avoidant, with hypersensitivity and low self-esteem. The hypothesized developmental factor is maternal rejection.
I would like counseling to understand how to best deal with this situation.
Thank you,
Concerned spouse
Our Consulting Clinical Psychologist’s Reply
Most psychologists and psychiatric counselors & social workers have experience in Avoidant Personality Disorder. To find someone in your specific area, you might ask your family physician. Family physicians often have a good idea on who can treat what in the community.
Living in southern Ohio, I only meet Michigan folks at the Ohio State game. Don’t know of any professionals in your area.
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