Dr. Peter O'Donnell
Clinical Psychology
Pleasant Gap, PA
39 years experience male
Locations
HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital
Pleasant Gap, PA
About
Bio
Peter J. O’Donnell, Ph.D. is the Director of Psychology, Behavioral Medicine and Neuropsychology at HEALTHSOUTH Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital in Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania. Additionally, he serves as a consultant at an inpatient forensic mental health unit in a state correctional facility. Peter has over thirty years of clinical experience in various settings. He has been on faculty & taught at several universities.. Peter is both a Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania. Peter has obtained board certifications in Counseling; Biofeedback, Hypnosis; & Sport psychology.
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Clinical Psychology
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A 48-year-old male asked:
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Clinical Psychology 39 years experience
Trust & openness: The basis of any relationship is trust. It is important that you build on that, rather than deceit. How can some one get to know &help you, if you do ... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 39 years experience
Talk therapy is ofte: It is important that you get a physical to ensure that there is no underlying health issue. So make sure you see your pcp. Tell him you want to avoid... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 39 years experience
Start with safety: It is very important that you be safe. Your environment and your relationships have an important component to your levels of stress. You can seek hel... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 39 years experience
Take your life back: If you are asking if you are depressed, you need to talk with someone. Having been traumatized as a child, can stir issues. It's impact on relationsh... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 39 years experience
Reach out: Every university has a counseling center. Harvard's: 617-495-5711 that is one place to start. Every community has a helpline, or crisis line to help p... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 39 years experience
There is hope: Depression is a mood disorder. Often there is a change in sleep, eating, energy, a sense of helplessness or hopelessness. Etc. Adjusting to change, gr... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 39 years experience
Falling into a hole?: Everyone can get depressed. To meet criteria for clinical depression it has to persist for @ two weeks, and interfere with your functioning in some wa... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 39 years experience
Mood vs. thoughts: Bipolar is a mood disorder, while schizophrenia is a thought disorder. You can have issues with both, but the predominant symptom or issue, usually ... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
What to do if i may have a personality disorder (borderline). should i ask my psychiatrist about it?
Dr. Peter O'Donnellanswered
Clinical Psychology 39 years experience
Communication: Yes, you should speak to a mental health professional. Testing for clarification may help. Personalty issues impact long term issues in coping and i... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 39 years experience
Bottom swing: Bipolar &depression are mood disorders. Bipolar used to be called manic-depressive disorder. There are two extremes. Bipolar depression, was used to ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 39 years experience
Manage stress: Symptoms, such as tics , can be worsened with stress. The disorder itself is also a stressor, so it is important that good stress management techniqu... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
Dr. Peter O'Donnellanswered
Clinical Psychology 39 years experience
Changing patterns: You haven't tried everything. You might want to talk with a professional. Psychologist. Speech therapist. Behavioral medicine. Biofeedback, hypnosis. ... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. O'Donnell is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. O'Donnell is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Duquesne University
Graduated 1984MD
Medical/Graduate school
Northcentral University
MD
Affiliations
HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hopsital
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