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Expertise
I can answer questions related to bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post traumatic disorder, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder and borderline personality disorder. I am not a doctor so I cannot prescribe drugs but I am familiar with drugs treating all of these conditions.
Experience in the area
I have family members with these illnesses, have attended numerous support groups and talked intensively with therapists about these illnesses. I know first hand how they affect the person and family and work situations. & listening to clients and their experiences.
Organizations
NAMI, NAMIH
Education/Credentials
BA in molecular biology, with concentration in Neuroscience. Massage Therapy certification.
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Recent Reviews from Users
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| Rekha | 05/03/12 | 8 | 9 | 9 | Thank U Mam |
| raock | 05/01/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | she is very plite and kind hearted ..... |
| Myrtle | 04/25/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for your advice ..... |
| Tamara | 04/01/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| jenna | 03/29/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you so much for all the ..... |
Recent Answers from Jessica Chew
2012-05-18 Hi:
Hi Shane, Have you talked to your physician about side effects? I would discuss side effects with the. You can find side effects on websites such as www.drugs.com . However, it is easy to scare yourself
2012-04-26 Paranoia and panic:
Frannie, Thank you for trusting me with your concerns. I know they aren't easy to talk about. What you are experiencing could be a couple of things. I'm not a doctor so I hesitate to mention things
2012-04-24 Granddaughter Behavior:
The best solution I can think of is what I said initially, to see if you can talk to health and human services (child services) and explain to them what is going on. They can then tell you what your options
2012-03-31 Guilt:
Tamara- I'm sorry that you've been going through both social anxiety and drinking as a result of the social anxiety. Its a very difficult decision about telling your mom. I personally would tell
2012-03-23 Uncontrollable Moodswings? Cont':
Alexis, Therapy can be something that is hard to quantify. Some therapists do "talk therapy." Others use specific approaches (some include CBT cognitive behavioral therapy and DBD). Using specific techniques
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