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Peter Gerlach, MSW

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.85
  • Clarity of Response 9.82
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Response Time(hr) 8.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 6.2
  • Total Questions 152
 I can answer non-medical questions about mood disorders, relationships, communication skills, problem solving, clear thinking, bonding disorders, trauma recovery, addiction management, grieving, shame, guilt, fear, reality distortion, trust disorders, courtship, family functioning, "problem kids," mediation, (re)marriage, divorce, stepfamilies, stepparenting, boundaries, self-neglect, abuse, parental neglect, personality subselves, ("parts work"). I cannot answer legal or medical questions about physical illness, relationships, or families. I am an About.com expert in communication problems, and was an expert in stepfamilies.

Lavinia Albescu

Romania
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.83
  • Clarity of Response 9.92
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 25.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 83.8
  • Total Questions 74
 Any questions related to personal problems, in situations that require taking decisions, change, grief, work and carrier issues, stress management, addiction, conflict resolution and life coaching.

clement sadjere

Nigeria
Available
  • Knowledgeability N/A
  • Clarity of Response N/A
  • Politeness N/A
  • Response Time(hr) 106.5
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 106.5
  • Total Questions 4
 I can answer question relating to general counseling question,infidelity in family sexual abuse, broken homes,adultery, courtship and marriage compatibility.

Nori J. Muster

U.S.
Available
  • Rating N/A
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  • Response Time(hr) 8.2
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 5.8
  • Total Questions 538
 As of April 11, 2009 I no longer answer questions in this category. Contact your local police if you suspect child abuse. To read the symptoms of child abuse, log on to: http://surrealist.org/gurukula/abusesymptoms.html

Daniel Keeran

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.79
  • Clarity of Response 9.88
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 37.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 114.8
  • Total Questions 114
 I am able to answer personal questions about relationships, parent, child, self-help, marriage, counseling, depression, sexual abuse, rape trauma, bereavement, grief, death of loved one, child abduction, conflict at work, separation, divorce, break-up, fear of remaining single, infertility, childlessness, anger management, verbal abuse, family violence, repeating unhealthy relationships, substance abuse, addiction, childhood abuse, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, loneliness, co-dependency, porn addiction, religious alienation, bi-polar disorder, homelessness, anti-social personality, foster care, borderline personality disorder, psychology, mental health, adoption, bankruptcy, insomnia, agoraphobia, social anxiety

Laura Giles, MSW

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.80
  • Clarity of Response 9.88
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Response Time(hr) 6.7
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 3.8
  • Total Questions 358
 I can answer questions about sexual assault, sex offending, domestic violence, substance abuse, acudetox, hypnosis, biofeedback, neurofeedback, ADHD, relationship issues, and run of the mill mental health questions.

Graig Yarbrough

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.89
  • Clarity of Response 9.80
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Response Time(hr) 74.8
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 66.9
  • Total Questions 806
 I can answer questions regarding who you are and how you relate to others. I can show you how negative thoughts and emotions block the real you from showing through. I can show you how to be comfortable with yourself. I can offer you a way of seeing life that puts you in control. I can help you to see the potential that you are. I can not answer questions about what kind of medication or drugs you might need.

Deneen Scott, M.A., HS-BCP

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability N/A
  • Clarity of Response N/A
  • Politeness N/A
  • Response Time(hr) 2.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 2.1
  • Total Questions 4
 I can answer questions in reference to child/adolescent concerns,relationship questions to include sexual questions in general. I can also answer general problem solving questions. I can not answer any questions that are medical, or having to do with children being abused/molested, and death.

Joel Simon

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.79
  • Clarity of Response 9.77
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Response Time(hr) 14.5
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 12.8
  • Total Questions 119
 General questions about counseling, psychotherapy and mental health.

Patricia A. Schafer, Ph.D.

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 02/20/2012
  • Knowledgeability 9.93
  • Clarity of Response 9.94
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Response Time(hr) 13.2
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 11.0
  • Total Questions 542
 I specialize in various forms of depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and also stress, phobias, life changes, grief, women's issues, men's issues, etc. My licenses are: Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor -Supervisor(LPCC-S) and Licensed Professional Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC) in the state of Ohio and a National Certified Counselor (NCC).

Marc Storr

U.K.
Maxed Out
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 143.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 172.8
  • Total Questions 13
 Check me out on www.applieddevelopment.co.uk for more info on my experience in this field. I am a therapist with extensive experience of many issues including anxiety, depression, stress, anger management, child behaviour, addictive behaviours and much more. I have complimented my academic studies with lots of hands on work which has given me a good base of theoretical knowledge and strong practical skills.

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