Posts Tagged ‘psychology profession’

Q: What is the difference between Mental Health Counselor and a Behavioral Disorder Counselor?

A: Mental Health (MH) Counselors treat disorders of mood, developmental disorders, and relationship issues to name a few. They are often in private practice or community mental health agencies and programs. Common conditions treated are depression, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, [...]

Q: I am from Laveen, AZ. I am a college student at Grand Canyon University. I want to become a professional counselor. Do you know what type of degree I should have, or have to have? Can I have a BA or BS degree as a counselor? I am going for my B.S. degree now.

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Q: I feel embarrassed to say this, but I feel an attraction to my son’s former psychiatrist. I am a 35 yr. old female going through a very difficult moment in my life — divorcing an abusive husband, switching jobs, dealing with a pre-teenager with behavioral problems, etc. Emotionally I am very fragile right now. [...]

Q: I recently went to a new psychiatrist for medication. He walked into the appointment holding a 14 inch laptop. During the time of our session in which I paid the full rate, he asked a question and spent more time tapping and looking at the laptop than engaging in conversation with me. He received [...]

Q: My former psychologist is now again taking on other members of my family as patients. This doctor first saw me years ago. I moved to another part of the country and concluded our sessions. My father then saw him shortly thereafter without my knowledge. I was extremely upset, feeling betrayed, because I never told [...]