FAQ

· Major Depressive Disorder

· Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

· Panic Disorder

· Pain Disorder

· Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

· Generalized Anxiety Disorder

What kinds of problems are treated by a Clinical Psychologist?

Mental health conditions commonly treated by a Clinical Psychologist include:

· Social Anxiety Disorder

· Adjustment Disorders

· Bipolar Disorder

· Specific Phobias

· Substance Abuse

· Eating Disorders

Are your services confidential?

Your personal health information, including the content of any discussions taking place during a counseling session or assessment interview, cannot be disclosed to others without your consent. There are rare instances in which Psychologists are legally or ethically required to disclose personal information; however, these conditions are outlined clearly prior to the commencement of services.

What is a Clinical Psychologist?

Clinical Psychologists are registered mental health professionals who receive doctoral-level training involving extensive coursework, practica and research in the areas of psychopathology, personality, and neurobiology. This provides graduating Clincal Psychologists with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of normal and abnormal mental functioning across the lifespan. After this formal education has been completed, prospective Clinical Psychologists registrants must fulfill an accredited year-long residency followed by one year of full-time supervised practice. In addition, they must successfully complete rigorous examinations testing knowledge of the many aspects of Psychology, ethics and jurisprudence, and general readiness for autonomous practice. Clinical Psychologists receive the most advanced training in psychological assessment and intervention in their field, and these standards help to ensure a high level of patient care for their clients.

Often individuals will experience problematic symptoms of one or more of the above disorders without qualifying for a formal diagnosis. Symptoms may include insomnia, uncontrollable worry, anger outbursts, emotional numbing, avoidance of normal activity, negative thinking patterns, and bodily disturbances not explained through medical examinations. It is important to address such symptoms as early as possible in order to prevent them from becoming more severe and entrenched over time.