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Dr. Seth Kunen

Clinical Psychology
Baton Rouge, LA
47 years experience male

Locations

Office

Baton Rouge, LA

Address

4919 Jamestown Ave, Baton Rouge, LA
Directions

Fax

(225) 412-3830

About

Bio

Dr. Kunen is a clinical (PsyD) & developmental psychologist (PhD). Dr. Kunen completed a one year internship in substance abuse and severe mental illness at a substance abuse clinic in Missouri, and a he completed a two-year post-doc fellowship in Health Psychology at the U. of Miss. School of Medicine. Dr. Kunen is also licensed as a Medical Psychologist in Louisiana. He is board certified in clinical psychology. Dr. Kunen has extensive experience conducting therapy and psychological evaluations. He has also served as professor of psychology at the University of New Orleans (21 years), and was director of research in the LSU School of Medicine Emergency Residency Program in Baton Rouge and at the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals.

Specialties
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Clinical Psychology

Languages spoken

English

Doctor Q&A

250 Answers
457 Agrees
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Yes: Abuse of steroids, cocaine, alcohol, methamphetamines, opioids, and cigarette smoking (see elshal; clin biochem:2009) have been reported to negatively... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Need more info: Paranoia reflects excessive/unrealistic fear & possibly delusions. Can be very disabling if extreme. When you say "something more" do you mean anoth... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
See below: Abrupt discontinuation can cause irritable mood, agitation, dizziness, paresthesias such as electric shock sensations, anxiety, confusion, headache, l... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Some possibilities: 1) significant hormonal changes 2) drug use 3) brain tumor, infection or disease 4) medication problems 5) extreme fatigue, anxiety, stress, or fe... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
It varies: Depends on setting (inpatient, outpatient) and reason for & type of treatment. Sometimes the court will set a minimum period for treatment; sometimes... Read More
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A 51-year-old male asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Several: Levodopa, which is used to treat parkinson's, encourages the brain to make dopamine. Tyrosine, an Amino Acid made from phenylalanine, is converted in... Read More
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A 56-year-old female asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Depends on extent: Of damage & level of functioning prior to the stroke. In any case, there are many things you can do to improve memory. Learn some mnemonic strategie... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Disconnected feeling: Often caused by stress, trauma, and/or anxiety. Some consider it an anxiety disorder and some a dissociative disorder. Symptoms include a feeling of... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
A few questions : Is your lack of energy present in all settings, or is specific to work? If it is specific to work, you may have conflicts about work or you simply fi... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
This is common: The problem is that anxiety begets anxiety, and the more anxious we become, the less able we are to think, which makes us more anxious. I think it's t... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
More info needed: Is this a change in her? Is there a large age gap? If so, a med might help you. Are you on meds that reduce libido? Do you have a medical problem tha... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Complicated topic: I recommend starting with this information booklet from nimh: http://www.Nimh.Nih.Gov/health/publications/schizophrenia-easy-to-read/schizophrenia-ea... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Complicated cocktail: Mdma is a reuptake inhibitor of serotonin, Dopamine (da) & norepinephrine. Long-term use can damage the serotonin system. Cocaine blocks dat (da trans... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Not sure of question: Bupropion is used to treat depression & nicotine dependence. Works by increasing norepinephrine & dopamine. Because it is activating it is useful fo... Read More
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A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
I'm sure that most : Health care professionals would tell you to start with a thorough physical exam by your primary care doc. If physical health problems are ruled out, ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Yes: Almost all systems deteriorate with age and exceed the body's ability to repair itself, which is why we die. It is interesting that there is an innat... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Varies: Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) (combo of 2 kinds amphetamines) works by increasing norepinephrine & dopamine. The 1/2 life is 1... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Not common: Luvox is an ssri antidepressant that is used to treat obsessive-compulsive dx, social anxiety dx, and depression. Jazz pharmaceuticals indicates that ... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Sure: The addiction to marijuana (mj) may be largely psychological, but it can be very impairing. Mj dependence in adolescence is associated with diminished... Read More
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A 55-year-old male asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Doubtful: There is a great deal of concern about maoi's such as deprenyl/selegiline. The concern is that ingesting foods such as smoked meats, aged hard chees... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Need more info: Your presentation suggests that other things are going on in addition to the adhd, which i hope was carefully diagnosed. Nausea and sleepiness are no... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Another point . . : Wellbutrin (bupropion) is also marketed as zyban for smoking cessation. Nicotine increases norepinephrine (ne) & Dopamine (da is associated with pleas... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Slow over 6-8 weeks: Slow tapering of oral formulation over 6–8 weeks, especially when simultaneously beginning a new replacement antipsychotic. Rapid oral discontinuation... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Complex question!: This is a complex issue and needs to be addressed first by an md. If medical problems are ruled out, then other issues can be addressed in therapy, wh... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Depends on the abuse: I have worked w/ 1000's of individuals who were abused as children. The range of outcomes is very diverse, depending on the type of abuse, the number ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
No sure fire methods: Requires a great deal of determination. Try multiple methods: nicotine replacement, exercise, electric cigarettes, educate yourself on the hazards of... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Not clear question: First, r u talking about drinking alcohol? How much alcohol? Is there a problem w/ alcohol? Are u wondering if alcohol will interfere with or reduce ... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Some suggestions : 1. Attend all classes. 2. Read material before class. 3. You recall info best when your emotional state at test matches your state when studying. Thu... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Several choices: Lithium, depakote, Lamictal & tegretol are used. Lithium requires frequent lab tests & Lamictal needs to be watched for a potentially serious rash. A... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Targets specific: Behaviors using well established learning principles such as positive & negative reinforcement, shaping, exposure, extinction and infrequently, punish... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Kindness: If this person is a friend, social support and empathy, without too much intrusiveness, is a priceless gift.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Very complicated: If you drink more than your liver can detoxify, the alcohol will "numb" your cortex causing disinhibition and sometimes euphoria. If it reaches your ... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Pay attention: Memory is closely tied to attention. Train yourself to focus on what you want to remember and ignore other interesting details. Rehearse/repeat what... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
I am concerned: About your statement that you have "mostly" stopped self-harming. This self-injurious behavior should be addressed prior to becoming pregnant, since ... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Need more info: Are you speaking of yourself? Is this a change? How recent? When you say heightened, do mean more sensuous, more sexually responsive, more easily a... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Sure . . .: Serious sleep deprivation can contribute to many problems, including reduced ability to concentrate, traffic accidents, weight gain, increased blood p... Read More
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A 90-year-old male asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Question: I am not clear what your question is since you have not mentioned dementia symptoms such as memory loss or difficulty communicating, learning, plannin... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Get more info: Losing wt requires burning more cal's than you eat, altho some meds & med conditions can slow or speed up wt loss. You need some basic facts first. E... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Very complex: Heroin (diacetylmorphine) is converted to morphine in the brain & attaches to mu opioid receptors. In the medulla it depresses breathing. In ventral ... Read More
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A 59-year-old member asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Get evaluated: Since there are several medical conditions that can cause changes in taste and smell, it would be a good idea to consult with your primary care doctor... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
More: More people die from anorexia than any other psychiatric disorder! Four times the risk of depression!
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Several symptoms: Internalizing symptoms such as sadness, anhedonia (lack of fun), shyness & physical complaints, & externalizing symptoms such as anger can be seen in ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
In addition ...: Your symptoms could result from adhd (as already noted), and they could also result from stress, anxiety, side effects of medications, drug use (mj), ... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Keep: Keep intellectually active and continue to learn. Give yourself challenges, take online classes!
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Not clear: Lyrica (pregabalin) is approved to treat diabetic peripheral neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, partial onset seizures & fibromyalgia. It can take 2 ... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Probably: But, it would be a good idea to be careful about driving, working with dangerous equipment, knives, etc.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
What's excessive?: Nobody likes shots. Phobias grow as avoidance of the feared event increases. Perhaps your fears have caused you to exaggerate the pain associated wi... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
It can be: The effectiveness of group therapy (gt) depends on the skills of the therapist, the type of group being led, and the abilities of the group members to... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Different meanings: In information processing terms, a bit is a coherent unit of information that contains one piece of information; a "chunk" is a unit of information th... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Seth Kunen
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Well....: How obsessed & in what way? Does it interfere with your life? Your use of the word "impure" suggests that you may be lacking in experience/knowledge a... Read More
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May 11, 2013
I recommend Dr. Kunen. His responses on Health Tap are compassionate, right on target and understandable. He is providing an excellent service to the public on Health Tap.
Jul 22, 2013
Dr. Kunen replies to HealthTap questions in wonderfully kind, insightful, and informative ways. I am happy to recommend him.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Kunen is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Thanks for your quick reply! My 22 month old daughter had bad colick as a new born and she has a bad temper dos not do as she is asked and her sleep at nite is bad.
HealthTap member
She is just not ready to listen ANYTHING.She thinks she is right.ALWAYS! She thinks she can never go wrong. I can't trust/talk to anything.
HealthTap member
i am 18 year student and the only possibilities is i share a bed of foam 32d i dont get headache when i sleep for 8.5-9 hrs so what is it ??

Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

University of Wisconsin-Madison (George Wash. U 2000)
Graduated 1976MD

Medical/Graduate school

Alliant U (Psychopharmacology MSCP)
Graduated 2010MD

Awards

Top Doctor, First Place, Baton Rouge, LA - Winter
2013
Most Influential, First Place, Baton Rouge, LA - Winter
2013
Thought Leader, Second Place, Louisiana - Winter
2013
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