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Clinical Psychology
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United States: Missouri
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39 Answers
18 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Sick vs anxiety: You may just be getting sick or you may be having anxiety. Try to take care of yourself and give yourself a little break to get some energy back. Eat ... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Trust & relationship: Different states have different age cutoffs for your decision making authority. The more important question seems to be about the relationship between... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Yes to both: I am so sorry to hear how painful this is for you. Grief is a normal reaction to loss. When that grief continues on and impacts our daily routine, the... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Know thyself: That's a complicated question. I recommend that you work with a counselor or psychologist to develop a strong sense of who you are and what matters to... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Its GREAT!: If you can speak to your infant in multiple languages then you should! When we are born we have the ability to detect parts of language called phoneme... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Calm reassurance: Provide reassurance and listen to their concerns. Children at different ages will have different developmental needs.
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A 16-year-old male asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Stress causes pain: Jaw pain can be associated with anxiety especially if you clench or grind your teeth. It can also be a sign of cardiovascular problems and should be c... Read More
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A 60-year-old male asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Need more info: More information is really needed to answer this. It depends on the activity level, current weight, and activity level of the individual.
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Cleanliness and OCD: OCD is not necessarily about cleanliness. It is an anxiety disorder. One key feature of the disorder is that it causes impairment to your daily functi... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
On-line tests = junk: Don't believe a test you took on line. You need to be evaluated by a licensed psychologist or physician for such a diagnosis. I also noticed that you ... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Grandma was right: Grandma's basic rules of mental health:
- eat healthy food
- avoid drugs and alcohol
- get good sleep
- exercise
- be around people that love you... Read More
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3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A male asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Ask trusted sources: Find people that you trust and ask around. If a particular name keeps popping up, then try that person. You may need to treat your anxiety before your... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
It depends: It depends on the health of the individual and risk factors they may have. You may benefit from talking to your general practitioner to see the recomm... Read More
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3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
See a physician!: Before you start to find how anxiety may be related to this issue, you need to consult with a physician to rule out any physical complications.
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Try this: I really need more info to tell what's going on, but try the following:
Grandma's basic rules of mental health:
- eat healthy food
- avoid drugs and ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Depression is common: Depression is a common occurrence with chronic pain. There are some therapies that can help you learn to manage the pain and reduce your depressive sy... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
What is "normal": Robin, I think I answered another question of yours about medication and not trusting your "emotional wellness team." It sounds like you are having di... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Stress is manageable: School can be stressful for a lot of reasons. The good news is that this is common and often easily treated. I've seen lots of patients get better aft... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Grandma was right: Grandma's basic rules of mental health:
- eat healthy food
- avoid drugs and alcohol
- get good sleep
- exercise
- be around people that love you
- do... Read More
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3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Try it: If you trust your treatment provider and the two of you think that trying medication may be beneficial, why wouldn't it be a good idea? If it doesn't ... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Anxiety treatment: Anxiety develops both biologically and through learned behaviors. While research shows that the best treatment is a combination of drugs and therapy, ... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Find the right Dr: Research demonstrates that 85% of what makes psychotherapy work is how do you feel about the psychologist. If you feel that they know what they are ta... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Therapy ASAP: Acting out in children is often a symptom of other things. Seeing a psychologist may help your sister learn appropriate ways of expressing her needs a... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Stress is stress: Our physiological response to stress/ anxiety and arousal is the same. Our bodies don't differentiate between the cause or even if something is good o... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Speak your truth: If you need inpatient treatment you go and get it. You're 23 years old and considered an adult. You don't legally need their permission. However, in i... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Stress kills libido: Male sexuality responds to stress/anxiety/depression. Patients that have an erection on holiday but not at home may have environmental stresses at hom... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Avoidance behaviors: People often use coping skills in times of stress. Because of your high libido, yours may be sexually related. It sounds like masturbation is an escap... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
CBT and medication: Research is clear that the most effective treatment for anxiety is a combination of medication and cognitive behavioral therapy. That way you manage y... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Chronic anxiety can: Chronic anxiety or stress can lead one to feel a sense of hopelessness or helplessness. These feelings are cornerstones of depression. Too much acute ... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Personal chemistry: It really depends on your personal chemistry. Different people react differently to each medication. There are some common side effects (like weight g... Read More
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3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Grandma was right: Grandma's basic rules of mental health:
- eat healthy food
- avoid drugs and alcohol
- get good sleep
- exercise
- be around people that love you
- do... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Grandma was right: Grandma's basic rules of mental health:
- eat healthy food
- avoid drugs and alcohol
- get good sleep
- exercise
- be around people that love you
- do... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Yes.: As a parent, we don't want to think of our kids a sexual beings. I don't want my parents to think of me that way either. However, your son is likely b... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Research says YES: CBT has been found effective in treating many disorders including hypochondria. Research on common factors also shows that the way you perceive your t... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Stay the course: You aren't always going to leave your counselor feeling better. Good therapy means that you are going to be confronted with faulty behaviors, feelings... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Its really about you: You need to feel confident with your psychologist and be able to be open. Go to whichever you can do that with. A psych eval is only as good as the re... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Not Much Anymore: The difference is really about the roots of each discipline. In all practical matters though they practice the same. Most states license them the same... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Possibly: It could be related, but without a significant history its hard to tell. You may want to seek an evaluation from a specialist such as a neurologist or... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gabriel Clineanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Speak your truth: Be honest with them about how you feel and what you need. Try not to react emotionally but rather "speak your truth respectfully." Good luck!
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Dr. Cline is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Cline is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you Dr. It was hard at first until you find control and not be o
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you! I am seeing an APRN and therpist. I'm hoping it helps!
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Nebraska
Graduated 2009MD
Affiliations
American Psychological Association
Missouri Psychological Association
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