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Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist

Australia
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  • Knowledgeability 9.82
  • Clarity of Response 9.69
  • Timeliness 9.97
  • Politeness 9.87
  • Total Questions 655
 I have a degree in Psychology from the Sydney University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition. I am also the author of “GETTING OFF THE HOOK” which deals with the nutritional and psychological treatment of personality disorders. It is freely available on the internet at Google Book Search. I am interested in the relationship between nutrition and behaviour, and as a Probation ans Parole Officer facilitated groups for offenders, many of whom were alcoholics and drug addicts, sex offenders or compulsive gamblers, as well as the whole gamut of “personality disorders”. I am also the ex-editor of the Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia Newsletter, a quarterly publication dealing with hypoglycemia and related health problems. Its web site, together with a shortened course of PSYCHOTHERAPY can be visited at: http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au

Abhijeet Deshmukh, MD

India
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  • Total Questions 0
 I help with questions related to depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, relationship issues, marital discord, sleep disorders and children's issues including academic problems, learning disorders, attention deficit disorders, enuresis, etc. I specialize in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. I help with questions related to psychotherapy and counseling.

Reed (John Rieger)

Canada
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  • Knowledgeability 9.61
  • Clarity of Response 9.53
  • Timeliness 9.91
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 405
 I do not follow traditional methods of therapy that treat the outer symptoms or give the illusion of a cure with a bandage approach in order to make one "feel good" by denying the real issues, the inner causes. I have eleven intensive years of personal experience in many "NEW AGE" areas that have lead me to discover new ways and methods of REAL emotional healing and in turn also healing our mental and physical bodies. I work with healing ALL emotions, the mental blocks holding them in place and the physical manifestations they represent. I use the knowledge and insights I have gained through either personal experience or my experience in working with others on their healing journey. I also use my intuition and other abilities to assist others to touch and begin to heal their real issues. If you have intent to HEAL your emotions and to take responsibility for your personal well being then I may be able to assist you. If you are looking for a quick fix, don`t ask me. Reed

Patricia A. Schafer, Ph.D.

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 12/15/2009
  • Knowledgeability 9.90
  • Clarity of Response 9.97
  • Timeliness 9.96
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 737
 I received my Ph.D. from Kent State,in Ohio in Counseling.I specialize in various forms of depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and forms of addictions such as substance abuse,eating disorders and gambling. My licenses are: Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor -Supervisor(LPCC-S) and Licensed Professional Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC) My experience includes counseling substance abusers, families of alcoholics/drug addictions, and codependency issues. I also specialize in social phobia; stress; anxieties; women`s issues; grief and adjustments to life changes. Some therapeutic techniques used are: CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behaviorial Therapy)REBT (Rational Emotive), SFT (Solution Focused) and 12-Step, etc. If you live in the Cleveland area, you can contact me at my office for an appointment at: 440-349-4521. I accept insurance and EAP programs.

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2009-11-20 crying without cause:

Hi Jeanne, Nothing happens without a reason and while you may think that your depression that you had years ago has nopthing to do with it, I feel that it has everything to do with it. I suspect your

2009-11-20 My Girlfriend:

Hi Mike This must be very difficult for you. You have to understand that depression is an illness, that prevents a person from being happy in whatever circumstances. Because it is physiological and

2009-11-20 depression:

Hi jwilson While you may believe that your problems started in high school, I assure you that is not the case as you only became aware of them in high school and that you had them since your early childhood

2009-11-20 what am i?:

Hi Pewggy, I suggest you first try self-help therapy by adopting the Hypoglycemic Diet as a first step in treatment. Try to educate yourself with the psychonutritional approach to mood disorders,

2009-11-20 what am i?:

Dear Peggy, Yoyu are not the only one that feels this way. You have to understand that many negative feelings we have are not due to a weak character, but can be due to an underlying biochemical abnormality

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