Dr. Emma Rishton
Clinical Psychology
Los Angeles, CA
15 years experience female
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Emma Rishton
Los Angeles, CA
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I am a licensed psychologist with a private practice located in the Brentwood Medical Plaza in West Los Angeles. My training is in psychodynamic psychotherapy. My practice is general in the sense that I treat a wide range of ages, but specific in the sense that I understand the importance of treating each person as an individual. I have extensive training in the treatment of adults, adolescents and couples. Additionally, I have been trained in helping with pregnancy and postpartum.
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Clinical Psychology
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
Don't: Don't give up hope. There are lots of people with bipolar that lead interesting productive lives.
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A 41-year-old male asked:
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Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
Yes: Panic attacks are under the umbrella of anxiety. They are really scary, but there are very effective ways of treating them. Tell your dr. About your s... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Take a home pregnancy test. It's better to know. Best of luck in whatever you want.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Use all the same precautions as with regular ejaculation. Best wishes.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Personal Motivation: Nicotine gum helps a lot of people quit but the feeling isn't the same. Some people 12 step programs work (nicotine anonymous). If this approach leav... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Do:: Do: get support where you feel most comfortable. Don't: expect that it will be the same for everyone.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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It does work: I agree with the other doctors responses; i just want to add that it can be very hard work and that some personality types take to it easier than oth... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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New start: I agree with dr. Cohen, it is very important that you get on the right medication if you have ocd and bipolar. It is normal to be anxious about starti... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
Yes: Look into getting some psychological help. Having uncontrollable anger and panic attacks can be really debilitating and dramatically decrease the qual... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Theory: The popular theory is that people who have high iq's have a more accurate perception of the world and therefore see that the world as a depressing pla... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Significant: If there is a hormonal imbalance there will be an emotional imbalance. It doesn't mean she can't learn to deal with her emotions in a healthy way thou... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Your Relationship: Bipolar in people we love can be so scary and painful. In terms of getting your grandmother help, probably the best thing to do is spend time with her... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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All kinds: There is so much going on during pregnancy both physically and emotionally. Food becomes different; women are now feeding someone else while they are ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
Definitely : You need to get individualized attention. It's really difficult to be struggling with obstacles that you don't understand. There are lots of people th... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Better not alone: It's best not to do it alone. With severe depression the most helpful thing to do is see a psychiatrist and/or psychologist to cope and get better. It... Read More
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Needs Attention: You must go see a doctor about this. It might be something serious and it might not be, but it's not something you want to play around with. Talk to o... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
Yes: At the very least you need to rule out physical causes. If it is a panic attack get treatment. There are lot's of therapies that have been proven to w... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
It'a a trigger: While there is extreme pressure to look a certain way due to mass media, eating disorders have much deeper psychological origins. Many times eating di... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Dysthymia? Maybe?: Dysthymia is a chronic, milder mood disturbance in which a person reports a low mood almost daily over a span of at least two years. The symptoms are ... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
Talk and support: Most likely it will be a "support group" where people with bipolar/depression talk about how they manage life and the inherent limitations of bipolar/... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
Pregnant?: You could be pregnant, but not necessarily. If you've had sex take a home pregnancy test. You could be having prolonged pms. It could be more serious... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
Lots: It's hard to say. I don't know anyone who has ever had regrets for doing yoga everyday. Yoga can change a lot in you emotionally, physically and spiri... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
Not necessarily : Everyone has ups and downs with their sex drive. If it is a problem for you and/or your partner then it is definitely worth looking into. Some conside... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
Yes: Take a home pregnancy test, they are cheap and accurate. It is normal to be scared if you don't want to be pregnant. It is normal to be scared if you ... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
Stay consistent : There are ways to help ocd. It's encouraging that you keep asking, despite the fact that you have had a bad experience on here. The main thing is that... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
What would help?: Are you so depressed that it makes it physically impossible for you to talk? Is it something else? Despite the fact that you are unable to physically ... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
How: How long until the meds start to work? What to do in emergencies? Activities to get involved in?
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
Breathe: There is help for eating disorders. Gaining "a lot of weight" is subjective. You need to be getting help in order to safely take care of yourself. It ... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
Worth a try: It is good that you are reaching out and still curious. It doesn't sound like the 8 years of psychiatric care helped you trust therapists.
Anxiet... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Irrational shame: It's good that you are in touch enough with your feelings to make the connection between your sexuality and your depressed and shameful feelings. Ther... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
Look for help: You won't always feel exactly how you are feeling right now. When you say normal, do you mean that you used to feel generally better? It's a good idea... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
Yes: Depression takes many different forms. It is smart of you to ask about yourself specifically. Being curious about your own experience is a good first ... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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For both of you: I agree with the first three answers. I want to add that you might be having a little separation anxiety too. Definitely keep seeking out support. In ... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
Not hereditary: So sorry your dad has alzheimer's. There is no proof that it is hereditary, this is one of the reasons that it is so difficult to find an effective dr... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Nostalgia?: From late latin nostalgia, from ancient greek * νοσταλγία (nostalgia), from νόστος (nostos, “a return home”) + ἄλγος (algos, “pain, suffering”).
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Group or Individual: Where do you feel most comfortable being vulnerable? The truth is that food addictions are complicated and individual. You might benefit from a suppor... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
Outside evaluation: Get an evaluation from a licensed professional. Bipolar disorder is not a joke. There are lots of misconceptions about what bipolar disorder is. No ma... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Endless Possibilites: There could be so many reasons that you feel depressed when you see the sun start to rise. Maybe an association? Maybe you are not looking forward to ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
Nature and Nurture: It really depends on the disorder that you are talking about, but generally it is a combination of biology and outside circumstances.
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
Yes: It could be related to anxiety. It could also be more serious and need medical attention. It could also be less serious and easily treated. It's worth... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Ask for help: It could be both. You've been through a lot with the ectopic pregnancy and hysterectomy. You have a lot to be sad about right now. You should be getti... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Psychotherapy?: It sounds like you are aware of the problem and i can see you are getting medication. It seems like you could use some additional support though, beca... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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They can be the same: They can literally be the same. The best thing to do is take a home pregnancy test, then you will know for sure. In a general sense pregnancy symptoms... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
Ask: If you are embarrassed that is normal. You might want to consider doing it via email if that is an option and it makes you feel more comfortable.
G... Read More
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A 48-year-old male asked:
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Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
Ask again: You have a question about Paxil (paroxetine) and Zoloft. Ask more specifically and I'm sure someone will be happy to help. Also, don't hesitate to ask... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
That's: That's why it's called a practice. We have to practice a practice if it is to be of value
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
See your Dr.: Living with intense anxiety for days is not safe for you or your baby. Call your doctor and explain your symptoms and situation with breast feeding. F... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
Treatment : Hi. The way you describe your situation sounds like you are really unhappy with how things are going. There is help for the things you describe. Get a... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
Yes: Yes, you can tell us the details but we won't be able to give you a definitive diagnosis or treatment. If you are worried you have severe depression, ... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
Personal Motivation: For some people 12 step programs work (nicotine anonymous). If this approach leaves you cold, look at the steps on you own and hang on to any phrase t... Read More
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Oct 11, 2013
Dr. Rishton is a thoughtful, clear responder. Her answers and comments have often made a difference in how to think about things. Her smile makes a difference in how to feel about them.
Dr. Donald Jacobson
Sep 29, 2013
Dr. Rishton is a breath of fresh air on Healthtap. You can count on her for straight-forward, no- nonsense advice coupled with insightful wisdom. Very highly recommended!
Aug 5, 2013
Dr. RIshton provides caring, helpful answers to a wide variety of patient questions here on HealthTap. I enjoy reading her responses, and am glad to recommend her.
HealthTap member
This made me feel good. Thanks! On Suboxone(8mg) after 4yr opiate addiction. After 6 months on the "subs", I find myself struggling to forgive myself and mild depression. Your tip on overcoming addict...Read More
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! thank you so much for your quick reply. ive been to many doctors already but theyre all giving me meds for symptoms of anxiety.thank you
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thnks dr. For ur reply. Actually im always visit my gp monthly but nothing much he can do. He also claim that im more to anxiety problem.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Roykan
Graduated 2008MD
Residency
Valley Community Clinic
Awards
None
Top Psychologist, Second Place, California - Summer
2013
Hippocrates Award, Second Place, National - Winter
2013
Affiliations
Valley Community Clinic
Publications
none
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