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Dealing with Depression/Expert Profile

Erin Madigan Stathis, LMHC, NCC

U.S.

On Vacation
returns 02/06/2013

Expertise

I am a licensed and nationally certified psychotherapist providing treatment for depression, self-esteem and relationship problems. I counsel adults and adolescents in outpatient clinics and work in a high school one day per week. I can answer questions on any subject related to depression such as: • Adolescent depression• Questions related to self-harming (like cutting) or suicidality • What is depression • How to tell if you have a problem with depression and what to do; • What to do if you suspect a loved one has a problem with depression; • Questions related to treatment

Experience in the area

I am a licensed psychotherapist providing treatment for depression. I counsel adults and adolescents.

Organizations

American Counseling Association, Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association, South Boston Hope and Recovery Coalition

Education/Credentials

I have a Masters Degree in Mental Health and Behavioral Medicine from Boston University School of Medicine and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Boston University. I have completed many continuing education courses such as "Substance Use and the Adolescent Brain" by the Institutes of Health and Recovery and "Self-Harming Behaviors" by Harvard University and the Cambridge Health Alliance.

Past/Present Clients

My caseload is comprised of adults and adolescents in a Boston neighborhood.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Shane	02/03/12	10	10	10	Thank you very much for your detailed .....
Patti	02/03/12	9	10	10
becky	01/08/12	10	10	10	Thanks very much for your time and .....
Aaron	12/04/11	10	10	10
Ignatios	10/08/11	10	10	10	Thank you so much for your reply .....

Recent Answers from Erin Madigan Stathis, LMHC, NCC

2012-02-03 Taking Prozac with welbutrin:

Hi Patti, I want to preface this answer with this: I am not a medical doctor nor do I prescribe medication. I am a psychotherapist and regularly refer people to psychiatrists or psychiatric nurse practitioners

2012-02-02 Continue antidepressants?:

Hi Shane, Thanks for your question; it's a great one. Many psychiatrists, psychologists and therapists today recognize that the mind and body are not, in fact, 2 separate things. They are interconnected

2012-01-11 ex gf depression:

Dear Wynn, I am sorry to hear that you've been having such a difficult time. I'm not seeing a specific question here, so I will give you some general info about depression and alcohol use. Alcohol is

2012-01-07 any ideas:

Hi Becky, Thanks for your question. I'm sorry to read that you've been struggling with depression for so long. It's definitely not an easy thing to cope with, so I hope you find some help soon. Unfortunately

2011-12-03 Depressed girlfriend:

Hi Aaron, This is such a great question. Many readers will benefit from reading it. Thanks for submitting it. I'll answer your questions as best as I can, but please understand that without meeting

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