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What would a psychologist say? There’s an easy way to find out: just ask! Get feedback directly from a Clinical Psychologist on issues ranging from relationships to depression and anxiety, trauma, and a whole bunch more. Please note that replies are provided for informational and educational purposes only.

Necessary Discipline or Traumatic Experience?

Last updated 18th November 2009

Q: When I was 6 years old, I threatened my mom with a kitchen knife. I didn’t have any real intentions to use it. I was tired and mad at her for some reason or another, and it just sort of happened. After she took the knife away from me, she told my father. My [...]

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I am Afraid My Therapist Doesn’t Like Me

Last updated 17th November 2009

Q: I have heard and read that if you think your therapist does not like you, you should find another one. Is this true? I was under the impression that it didn’t matter whether they liked you or not because a good therapist should be able to put your best interests first and do their [...]

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Rebuilding Teenage Freedom Lost Due to Lack of Trust

Last updated 17th November 2009

Q: I’m contacting you because I need some advice. I’m 14 years old, and I have problems with my mom 24/7.
Instead of playing the blame game, let me tell you how things got started. Last year, I sneaked out of my house to go to a night club and got caught. This year, I got [...]

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Lying and Manipulating: Is It Just Who She Is?

Last updated 17th November 2009

Q: Is there a particular kind of mental condition or disorder that causes someone to lie, manipulate, and deceive others constantly to get their way? This person I know seems to be in denial whenever confronted about this and acts as if nothing is wrong. This person also has a difficult family life, but I’m [...]

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HOCD and Unhappy: Will I Ever Be Normal?

Last updated 17th November 2009

Q: I am a young male, and I have been diagnosed with HOCD. I have just a few questions:

It has gotten extremely bad lately and to the point where I worry my brain might be convinced that I am actually attracted to males. Is that possible? Can an obsession get that bad? If so, what [...]

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