by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
www.DOCintheBiz.com
Questions and Answers from DOCintheBiz
Question: I am having a very difficult time dealing with this horrible depression that has taken over my life. I know I need to be on a medication to help with this, but I am terrified to even think about having to deal with medications and side [...]

by KC Kelly, Ph.d., LMHC
DOCintheBiz is trying something new.
Welcome to my new QUESTIONS and ANSWERS forum.
I get emails daily asking me different questions about mental/emotional health related issues and I have decided to answer them here in my blog, hence, writing about topics that YOU want to read about. So, here we go!
Please [...]

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
www.DOCintheBiz.com
We must always keep hope for a bright future even during these economically hard times that many of us are facing today!

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
www.DOCintheBiz.com
The presence of an emotional support animal in one’s life can be an exceptional healing agent for mind/body/spirit infirmities as well as a catalyst for helping to promote wellbeing and quality of life.

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
http://DOCintheBiz.com
Are There Bad People?  Have you ever heard a child say, “I’m a bad boy” or “I’m a bad girl”? I have always taught the children with whom I have worked and counseled that there is no such thing as a “bad” child. I go on to explain that there are [...]

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
http://DOCintheBiz.com
How Do I Know What Medication is Best for my Mental/Emotional Disorder?
Many of my readers have asked me this question. I wish there could be one proven effective and safe treatment, or even cure, for those who suffer with mental/emotional disorders.
Firstly, I want to make it clear that I am a [...]

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
http://DOCintheBiz.com
Are there such things as true brain chemical imbalances?  Someone commented on a former article I wrote and respectfully questioned brain chemical imbalances. I appreciated and also respected the question so much and had so much to say on the subject, that it inspired me to write an article.
He asked, “The mind and [...]

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
http://DOCintheBiz.com
As I’ve been trying to better my own diet and find foods to eat that help to decrease stress and anxiety, I’ve also been learning about foods to help with depression. So many people just haven’t any idea how diet can affect our moods and brain chemistry. My good friend and [...]

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
http://DOCintheBiz
I know it can be frustrating to want to help a person dealing with an issue or disorder who doesn’t want to help him/herself. I have come across that many times in my own career.
A comment on my previous post entitled, “Anxiety, The True Disorder” has inspired me to write this [...]

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
http://DOCintheBiz.com
John (names changed for anonymity) wrote in to me in a public forum (and gave me permission to post here) sharing that his feelings of low self esteem, hopelessness, and believing that he is “extremely ugly.” Please note that the e-mail was edited for content and clarity purposes.
Dr. KC,
I enjoy reading [...]

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
http://DOCintheBiz.com
If I’m such a legend, why am I so lonely? - Judy Garland
Everyone feels down and sad, probably more often than they would like. The stressors of everyday life in our busy, hectic world, make feeling this way very common. If, however, you have feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, more often [...]

By KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
http://DOCintheBiz.com
Finding a good therapist can be difficult. Of course finding someone credentialed and licensed, experienced and competent is imperative; however, the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client is also vital. A deeply personalized relationship characterized by mutual trust and respect is essential for lasting therapeutic change to take place. [...]

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
http://DOCintheBiz.com
A colleague of mine had posted a thread on a social networking website as to the pros and cons of seeking on-line therapy. I thought I would separately address the FINANCIALLY based question that was thrown out in the conversation as to The Affordability of On-Line Therapy.
There is an upside and [...]

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
http://DOCintheBiz.com
Why Choose On-Line Therapy, Psychotherapy, or Counseling? Millions of people search for mental health information on the Internet daily! Just about EVERYONE deals with some sort of issue or another at more than one time in their lives. Some people face everyday issues such as daily stress or lack of [...]

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
www.DOCintheBiz.com
What is On-Line Therapy, Psychotherapy, or Counseling? Online therapy, also called E-therapy, is a revolutionary idea embarking on a whole new frontier of helping people with anything from simple personalized questions/answers, to on-going therapeutic services for mental health issues! E-therapy enables people of all walks of life to be able [...]