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.

by KC Kelly, Ph.D.
Personality has been described as a person’s emotions, moods, temperament, actions and responses to certain events or circumstances that happen in his or her daily life. I have heard other experts talking about the idea of nature versus nurture in the development of one’s personality from birth and I have agreed with [...]

KC Kelly, Ph.D.
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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.
Afraid of Love? It’s OK… There’s a lot to it
Are you afraid to love? There are many healthy forms of love…This just happens to be one of my favorites:

by KC Kelly, Ph.D.
Lucky or unlucky in love? Into which category do you fit?

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
Questions and Answers by DOCintheBiz.
Question: I received an email from a woman who seems to be in an abusive relationship. She is very torn as she says she is in love with him, however, he can tend to be very harsh, angry, controlling and makes her cry way too often by [...]

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
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Question: Dear Doc KC,
I’ve been a single woman for over 4 years now after ending a 5 year marriage. I’ve dated since then, but only frogs and I’m really ready to meet my prince. What advice might you have to give me? Anything would be appreciated. Thanks [...]

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
Questions and Answers from DOCintheBiz
Question: Hey, I’m a 31 year old female and still a virgin. Do you think that would turn a guy off? I like someone but I’m nervous about his reaction.
I’m not really all that experienced. There aren’t any major reasons why I haven’t lost my virginity yet. [...]

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
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I would like to tell a true short story of inspiration about a client who suffers from low self esteem. I have gotten permission to repost an email exchange from myself and a 35 year old, recently divorced man who had forgotten his worth and purpose [...]

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
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Everyone will probably have a different recipe for what ingredients they feel need to be added into the pot to make an emotionally healthy and happy relationship. Please keep in mind that no relationship will ever be perfect, so I would not advise to expect every single ingredient to be present, [...]

KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
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I have been told that defining love and relationships is like trying to define the universe. The words love and relationship are often two very difficult words to link to specific definitions, especially when there are so many different kinds of love and so many different kinds of relationships. Love to me, [...]

KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
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We all have many different relationships in our lives. Each one is unique and all of them are ones in which we “wear different hats.”

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
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It’s all about relationships. Being human is all about being in relationships. Relationships, whether familial, platonic, or romantic, all can provide us with love, support, understanding, and acceptance. At the same time, relationships can also be a source of stress, unhappiness, and uncertainty. In general, relationships take work! They usually do [...]

By KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
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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 [...]