by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
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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
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
www.DOCintheBiz.com
The Difficulties of Finding a Medication that Works for You
I had a comment from a reader who truly couldn’t understand my comment, “THE KEY IS TO NEVER GIVE UP!” And I never mind a challenge and the questioning as to what I mean by what I write in my articles. In [...]

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
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 [...]

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
http://DOCintheBiz.com
Is there a social stigma associated with the words psychotherapy, therapy, and counseling?  I believe the answer is an irrefutable YES!! Why? Well, dating back many years in history, people with mental or emotional disorders were seen as “crazies”, “lunatics”, or “psychopaths”. They were cast aside, ridiculed, and even sent away [...]

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
Attitude, Success, and the Things That Hold Us Back
I consider part of what I do as being a life coach. I work with changing attitudes, thought patterns, self talk, etc., to help people reach goals they never thought they could attain. However, there are both intrinsic and extrinsic factors that get [...]