20 Feb
Posted by: admin in: Abusive Relationships, Anxiety, Attitude, Depression, Healthy Eating, Hope, Love, Meaning, Medication, Relationships, Self Actualization, Self Worth/Self Esteem, Stress Management, Suicidal Ideation, Therapists/Counselors, Therapy/Counseling
KC Kelly, Ph.D.
To my loyal and new readers here at DOCintheBiz:
Mid December, 2009 marked the beginning of a new venture for me.
13 Jul
Posted by: admin in: Attitude, Emotional Health, Existentialism, Hope, Love, Meaning, Online Counseling, Relationships, Self Worth/Self Esteem, Stress Management, Therapists/Counselors
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 [...]
16 Nov
Posted by: admin in: Borderline Personality, Therapists/Counselors, Therapy/Counseling
by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
Questions and Answers from DOCintheBiz
Question: Can you please give me a definition in plain terms of what Borderline Personality Disorder is? I get so many clinical definitions and to be honest, I am not happy about the answers because not every symptom relates to me and I don’t like being categorized [...]
26 Oct
Posted by: admin in: Diagnosing/Labeling, Medication, Medication Management, Psychiatrists, Therapists/Counselors, Therapy/Counseling
by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
Questions and Answers at www.DOCintheBiz.com
Question: I have a psychiatrist that hardly spends any time with me when I go in for an appointment. He prescribes me my medications and then basically “throws” me out the door. I’m still looking for someone I feel comfortable with, but I’m having difficulties doing so. [...]
12 Oct
Posted by: admin in: Depression, Emotional Health, Medication, Medication Management, Therapists/Counselors, Therapy/Counseling
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 [...]
17 Aug
Posted by: admin in: Depression, Online Counseling, Relationships, Suicidal Ideation, Therapists/Counselors, Therapy/Counseling
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 [...]
09 Jun
Posted by: admin in: Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Chemical Imbalances, Depression, Emotional Health, Medication, Medication Management, Online Counseling, Therapists/Counselors, Therapy/Counseling
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 [...]
06 Jun
Posted by: admin in: Diagnosing/Labeling, Emotional Health, Online Counseling, Panic Attacks, Social Stigma, Therapists/Counselors, Therapy/Counseling
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 [...]
29 May
Posted by: admin in: Borderline Personality, Mind/Body Connection, Social Stigma, Therapists/Counselors, Therapy/Counseling
by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
http://DOCintheBiz.com
What is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), its Stigma, and is it Treatable? Many people have written in to me concerning personality disorders, the harsh stigmas that plague them not only by lay people, but professionals as well, and whether or not there is any kind of treatment for these disorders. I’ve [...]
27 May
Posted by: admin in: Emotional Health, Online Counseling, Therapists/Counselors
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. [...]
22 May
Posted by: admin in: Emotional Health, Online Counseling, Therapists/Counselors, Therapy/Counseling
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 [...]
29 Apr
Posted by: admin in: Depression, Online Counseling, Relationships, Self Worth/Self Esteem, Therapists/Counselors, Therapy/Counseling
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 [...]