KC Kelly, Ph.D.
www.DOCintheBiz.com
I told my friend today that I went to the beach for a bit of introspection that I so desperately needed to try to clear my head. Yes, even doctors should have their own versions of “therapy” for cathartic cleansing. Despite all the life that was going on around me, I thought [...]

by KC Kelly, Ph.d., LMHC
Questions and Answers from DOCintheBiz
Question: I am always saying bad things about myself and not accepting compliments because I think it’s the same thing as fishing for compliments. What do you think this means?

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
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
Diagnosing, Stereotyping, and Minimizing Stigmas of Mental/Emotional Disorders
When describing a certain disorder, I am usually describing it in a textbook fashion (from the DSM) so that lay people and the loved ones of those who have the disorder can understand. I never say that anything is “black and white”, but to [...]

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
http://DOCintheBiz.com
Deeper Insight into the Act of Crying. I have read and heard many comments to my past article entitled “Is Crying a Sign of Weakness?” and I felt compelled to answer here in a new article. I have written a deeper perspective of crying, what it can do for us, when [...]

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
http://DOCintheBiz.com
I was speaking to a man online the other day who was asking me all kinds of questions about how to manage his depression. This was in a public forum. I asked him if he was receiving professional help and he told me, “No, I will manage it on my own. [...]

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
www.DOCintheBiz.com
What is the best way for a Therapist to help a client in need? Well, every therapist or “helper” has their own epistomology (way of thinking) of what is best for their clients. Many therapists have their specific models from which they work and don’t divert from their models, while others [...]

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
Finding a good therapist can be extremely difficult; however, once you do find the right person for you, it can prove to be well worth it and even life changing! Of course finding someone credentialed and licensed, experienced and competent is imperative; however, the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the [...]

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 [...]