We do not schedule regular appointments in the evening or weekends.  But for my regular clients, we will meet with them in the evening or on a weekend if the need arises.

We can meet with you anywhere that gives us privacy and allows for a therapeutic environment.  It can be our office, your home or office, or another site.  If the need arises, we can also have a phone consultation rather than meeting in person.

We have a waiting room but we use it just to greet clients.  We do not schedule appointment back-to-back so no other clients should be around either when you arrive or when you leave.  Typically, we greet all of our clients and begin our session within minutes of their arrival.

In most states’ communication between a psychologist and their client is protected by law, comparing it to attorney-client privilege. However, there are generally recognized exception to this confidentiality protection.  Psychologists have a “duty to warn” if they learn that a client plans to harm themselves or another person, and psychologists are also legally obligated to report child abuse. It is…

The term mental illness is, historically, a medical term implying problems that may require medical treatment. The term mental illness can be used in reference to those psychological problems such as schizophrenia, other psychotic disorders, possibly bipolar disorder, sometimes severe depression, and occasionally severe personality disturbances. Psychologists tend to not use the term mental illness to describe psychological problems because there is…

The standard procedure is for the mental health professional to conduct one or more interviews with the client and the psychologist may also have the client complete one or more psychological test(s).  A diagnosis is then made from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.  We use mainly interviews and frequently do not finalize a diagnosis until the 2nd…

While selecting a psychologist is similar to selecting any other professional, the relationship you will have with the psychologist is very personal.  We advise you to check the psychologist’s credentials, including both training and experience.  Make sure to talk to the psychologist directly before making an appointment.   Ask questions about the services that will be provided, so you will not…

Psychology specializes in Clinical Psychology, Rehabilitation Psychology, Forensic (legal) Psychology and Educational Psychology and also provide life and executive coaching.  We provide psychotherapy, counselling, and coaching with a concentration on areas including: Combating stress as well as depression and anxiety, OCD, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Mania, Bipolar.  Overcoming panic attacks and other emotional attacks. Handling Men/Women Sexual Concerns as well as fetishes. Dealing with Alcohol, Tobacco, Game Addiction.…

The answer to this question would vary depending on which 5 Year period you asked about since the emphasis shifts from time to time. Over the past few years, the problems have had a wide range but the majority would be depression and its effects, stress and anxiety, problems with eating and weight as well as relationship problems and addictions. 

Clinical Psychology, as well as Education and School Psychology, and Forensic are often the most recognized fields.  In addition to these there are many other general and specialty areas.  Currently the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) recognizes 13 specialty areas.