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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-24 | Kylie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-10-21 | mark | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you very much. |
| 2009-10-20 | B | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for the advice and the quick reply :-) |
| 2009-10-20 | Brie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so much for your thoughtful response. I was dwelling in the negative and you put that in perspective for me. I now realize that I need to try to focus on the more positive aspects of my life. I was feeling so down and just reading your response made me feel a lot better. It's hard to believe I found such words of comfort from a complete stranger. Thanks again. |
| 2009-09-16 | van | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-09-14 | Cassie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your detailed and prompt response. Dealing with depression and anxiety over the past 10+ years has been very frustrating and lonely. I appreciate your help, and I will certainly be taking your advice. |
| 2009-09-13 | md | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-09-10 | Daria | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so much |
| 2009-08-30 | KM | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-08-09 | shane | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-07-03 | Rachel | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-06-27 | Anon1 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-06-11 | Melisa | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-06-01 | ell | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-05-19 | Delgado | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I thought the response was excellent. It re-affirmed what I had been thinking. Sometimes I need that confirmation to make sure I am doing the thing. I really appreciate the help. |
| 2009-05-19 | Jeff | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-05-15 | Jaclyn | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for such a quick response! and yes it gave me plenty of ideas! |
| 2009-05-06 | Aileen | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-05-04 | Ana | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-03-24 | ruth | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you, it gave me a different way of viewing the way i feel again thanks |
| 2009-03-19 | Mary | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | THANK-YOU! I've decided to keep my MFT license and may even go for my PhD. Your answer was superb. We just got home from an hour with a counselor & she said same..also suggested new husband have lunch alone w/each of children individually. THey didn't like it when I got married. THX again |
| 2009-03-13 | kandukuri | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | No | thanks |
| 2009-02-21 | Private name | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Than you! Atleast I know I am not going insane. |
| 2009-01-21 | Kathy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for responding. I guess I knew some of what you wrote, but wanted to hear some solution that would fix the problem...she has to fix herself, huh? My friend is in the area now and dropped in on her (which got her out of her pj's) and she sounded good today. Think she has to focus on other things to keep her mind off of her chatterbox. Thank you soooo much! |
| 2009-01-16 | Lori | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you. I will use your advise. Lori |
| 2009-01-14 | Julie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you very much for hearing what I am saying and for validating me. I am going to go to the website and take the assessments. Thank you again. |
| 2008-12-22 | Marie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so much, you've shone a light on the situation and I'll be taking your advice to heart |
| 2008-12-21 | Junie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks, you gave me some good ideas for the next couple of weeks, I might be able to manage with my therapist away. Thanks for your time. |
| 2008-12-18 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Dear Ms. Schafer, Thank you very much for taking the time to help me. I have not had a chance to check out the web-site you suggested, will do that next. I do not have the time right now to tell you all of the people that I have contacted about the problems at the VA. The short list would be 6 congressional reps, two US senators, NAMI and 10 or 12 other patient rights and human rights groups. I have also contacted JCAHO, this is what got the VA police to harass me one of the nurses has a boy friend a very large VA cop. All VA hospitals have to be accredited by JCAHO, I am not currently looking at the VA regulation that spells this out but I know that I read it. As far as I know JCAHO did nothing and the patient that nearly died because the staff do not like him is what JCAHO calls a "sentinel event" which is suppose to require them to do something. I am trying desparately to get the abuse to stop, I have seen with my own eyes how they treat people that cannot fight back, so I ..... |
| 2008-11-20 | Lena | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much Dr. Pat!! I will keep working my own program! |
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Answers by Expert:
Patricia A. Schafer, Ph.D.
Expertise
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.
Experience
Twelve years experience as a professional clinical counselor; 30 years member of Al-Anon.
Organizations
ACA, OCA, OMHCA, NBCC
Publications
Experiences of prejudice among individuals in African American and Caucasian Interracial Marriages: A Q-methodological Study (Doctoral Dissertation - December 2008;
Wilsnack and Beckman's book: Alcohol Problems in Women (1984). Alcohol use and marital violence: Female and Male Differences in reactions to alcohol(pages 260-279.
Education/Credentials
Ph.D. in Counseling - Kent State
MS in Counseling - John Carroll University
BS in Psychology - University of Pittsburgh
Awards and Honors
Previous president of NCOCA (North Central Ohio Counseling Association); previous president of Chi Sigma Iota. Two years VISTA volunteer on Navajo reservation in Inscription House and Shonto.
Past/Present Clients
confidential
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