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Dr. Kathryn Seifert

Clinical Psychology
Easton, MD
28 years experience female

Locations

ESPS Administrative building

Salisbury, MD

Address

1500 Riverside Dr., Salisbury, MD, US
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My office hours

Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
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Fax

4103346960

ESPS

Salisbury, MD

ESPS Wicomico

salisbury, MD

ESPS, Somerset

Princess Anne, MD

About

Bio

I own 3 behavioral health clinics on Maryland's beautiful Eastern Shore. My staff and I have worked with people suffering from many different kinds of problems who also have great positive qualities. I also supervise and teach therapists and provide training on trauma and violence for a variety of disciplines of health providers. I believe in the coordination of behavioral and medical care for complex disorders. I have written 2 books on youth violence, articles for Psychology Today, and I speak across the US for PESI. I have appeared on CNN, Fox Network, and Discovery ID. My best selling and award winning books and assessments include "How Children Become Violent," "Youth Violence," "CARE2," and "5 Secrets to Help you Solve Problems and Relax." I work with professionals and agencies

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Clinical Psychology

Licenses

United States: Maryland

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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Different reactions: Some become angry, others confused. A woman can also lose her confidence or become depressed. She may feel tense or anxious much of the time. She may... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Several reasons: When a sub-culture accepts that men should be more powerful than and control women, harming them to maintain control becomes acceptable. Also, if ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Pick your battles: Teens are trying to figure out who they are by trying out lots of different things. They also are more interested in their peers than their parents, ... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
See your Dr. Plus: Being hit in the head and post traumatic stress disorder can be very serious. See your doctor to find out what is the right treatment. Then, a thera... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Level of training: In many states a master's levels person in psychology has to be supervised by a Ph'D. level psychologist. Psychology is different from other kinds of... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
For: For every negative, think of a positive. Keep a journal of things for which you are grateful.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Get support: Stress can show up as headaches or stomach aches, sometimes even joint aching. If you grind your teeth, your teeth might hurt. You might have troubl... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Symptom or disorder: You can be depressed over something that is happening in your life and it will last for a day or a week. That is not clinical or major depression. C... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
2 things to check on: You must have hit your knuckles with some force. you might need to see a physician. I would also be concerned about what would have made you so angry... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Stress Management: We all experience stress every day. Some stress is needed to motivate us for action. Too much stress which occurs too often can be damaging to one's... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Other techniques: In my opinion xanax (alprazolam) is not for long term usage. Maybe your new doctor can discuss an ssri anti-depressant with you. There are also cogn... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
It Depends: This technique often works well for simple phobias. You need a professional to determine if it is a simple phobia or a more complex problem before th... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Will: Will seeing a therapist help me reduce my anxiety?
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Ignore: Suicidal thoughts can be reduced or stopped with help from a dr. And a therapist.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Defiant to Authority: Oppositional defiant disorder - DX of youth with 4 of he following: do not follow the directions of adults and are hostile and disobedient toward auth... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Go to a quiet room: Go to a quiet room with dimmed lights. Sit in a comfortable chair. Imagine you are in a pleasant and safe place.See all the details of your place in... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Counseling: Whether you are still in the situation or have left it, therapy will be helpful. Most insurance companies will now cove it, as well. If you have chi... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Several reasons: When a sub-culture accepts that men should be more powerful than and control women, harming them to maintain control becomes acceptable. If violence w... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Yes and no: While most cultures state that violence against women is forbidden, there may be parts of the culture that still believe that violence to control wome... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Get an Evaluation : I recommend complete physical and psychological evaluations to determine the source of the problem and best course of treatment. There may be other a... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Ignore: Channel your expansive moods into productive and enjoyable activities.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Do: Do relax. Don't get too upset or anxious about it.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Other Problems: Societal problems such as child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, and lack of availability of mental health services contribute to violence in our... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Fix it or Forget it: Try to think why is this person irritating you? Is it just this person? Is the problem with this person fixable by talking to them? Can you avoid thi... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Additionally: Learning relaxation techniques can also be helpful in reducing anxiety. Sometimes it takes both medication, for which you can see your psychiatrist a... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
6 part answer: 1. Stress management techniques: relaxation exercises, meditation, mindfulness, thankfulness journals. 2. Letting go of problems that are not ours t... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
It is common: Yes, it is common. With the advent of integrated Care, talking to pt. about referral for substance abuse services may be in order.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Intensive outpatient: Intensive outpatient therapy can be several hours per day, several days per week. It is generally used if the person's problems are severe and acute.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
More than 1 factor: The level of violence in all forms of media probably has desensitized all of us to violence to some degree. For children with weak coping skills and... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Thorough evaluation: Get a good evaluation of the symproms and diagnosis by a psychologist. Sometime it looks like odd, but it is really something else. I would also get... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
What is important?: Only you can decide what is important for you in life, but sometimes choices can be confusing. Talking to a therapist may help you sort out your opti... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Try this: 1. Stress management techniques: relaxation exercises, meditation, mindfulness, thankfulness journals. 2. Letting go of problems that are not ours t... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Books/internet: The apa has an article on anger management here http://www.Apa.Org/topics/anger/control.Aspx. Look on amazon for anger management books. There are ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Yes : Too much stress can reduce well being. Energy that you may need to make your heart healthy, goes into dealing with stress, instead. Managing stress ... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
6 part answer: 1. Stress management techniques: relaxation exercises, meditation, mindfulness, thankfulness journals. 2. Letting go of problems that are not ours t... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Yes and No: Stress can make you feel sad and anxious. If you manage your stress well through self-help and relaxation techniques, it is less likely that depressi... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Very treatable: Panis attacks are usually very treatable with cbt, relaxation techniques and desensitization. A heart beat of 125 is high and should be checked by an... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Changes in Mood: Changes in mood can be related to changes in your environment or changes in your neurotransmitters or hormones. Try to narrow down what is contributi... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
See your Dr.: See your dr. There are medications that can reduce migraines. Also some dietary adjustments may help. Regular sleep and eating are also important.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Could be anxiety: It may be physical or emotional or both. Continue with your physician. If you get worse or do not improve in a week or 2, return to physician. You c... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Not likely: It is not likely that using a drug once could cause your anxiety to last for an extended period of time. Lots of things can give people anxiety, espe... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Could mean ?: Are you feeling blocked in some way from going forward in some life task or worrying about some impending disaster? Dreams are often literal like a c... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Good sleep hygiene: Make sure your bedroom is dark, quiet, & a little bit cooler. Meditating or relaxation techniques can help clear worries from your mind and relax... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
PTSD and Bipolar: The symptoms of PTSD can sometimes look similar to bipolar disporder in some ways, but they are different. PTSD comes from a traumatic event and Bipo... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Trauma Therapy: Trauma therapy can be very helpful.: Soothing the brain using neurofeedback, mindfulness, or yoga, skill building, and trauma techniques.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Ignore: Healthy men have a varied interests and are not restricted to traditional "masculine" activities.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Ignore: See a Psychologist or psychiatrist for an evaluation. Medication may help.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Ignore: Create a list of things you are grateful for. Add one item to the list every night.
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Daily meditation practice.: Daily meditation can help you manage your anxiety and sleep. Anxiety can drive people to work hard for success. So you don't want to eliminate anxie... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Clinical Psychology 28 years experience
Yes plus: Anxiety our depression can contribute to some of these symptoms. See a psychologist to evaluate the sources of your distress and work on anxiety and ... Read More
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May 12, 2013
It is very clear from reading Dr. Seifert's input that she has expertise in working with violence and victims of violence. Her responses are sensitive, intuitive, understandable and spot on. I recomm...Read More
Nov 3, 2012
Very thorough and concise.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Seifert is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Your no.2 answer "letter go of problems that are not ours to resolve"! Hoping that my life experiences are able to make me stronger so that I don't repeat the same mista...Read More
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Thank you. I was diagnosed with PTSD but my mood swings scare me l can b happy then agree for no reason then lm sad cry for nothing.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! He has been seen. We also keep things very organized for him. Thanks:)

Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

UMBC
Graduated 1995MD

Residency

Outpatient Mental Health Clinic

Awards

2007 Best Non-Fiction: Crime for How Children Become Violent
2008 Top 50 MD Woman Owned Business
2007 Independent Publishers Award for How Children Become Violent

Affiliations

MD Psychological Association
American Psychological Association
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