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Is there an online listing of doctors or psychiatrist to specialize in house calls? i am severely agoraphobic and need a medication change, but the local clinic is of no help

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Medical society: consult your local county medical society and understand that there are no guarantees due to local cutbacks. Perhaps psychotherapy is your best answer.

Answered 12/17/2014

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Most mental : health practitioners do not do house calls. You may have to push yourself and go the local clinic. Progressive desensitization ( a cognitive behavioral technique) and psychotherapy can help you overcome agoraphobia. It will not take too many sessions and you will be able to begin to live a fuller more normal life.

Answered 5/30/2016

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I know of none: Contact your medical licensing board and/or psychology licensing board and ask if they can communicate with their doctors to find out.

Answered 5/30/2016

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Unlikely,: But you can ask or search local medical board directory. An alternative is to seek on-line therapy such as healthtap Concierge or other on-line treatment with a psychologist to address underlying problem, and psychiatrist for medications. Both treatments combined are more likely to work better than either one alone. Good luck!

Answered 5/30/2016

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Agoraphobia: Some medications for severe agoraphobia are controlled NED. They can not be prescribed without seeing you. I do not know online listing of Psychiatrist to specialize in house calls. Use Breathing and Music Relaxation; See videos of National Parks. Read and be inspired by struggle of famous people with Panic Disorder- Princess Diana, Oprah Winfrey, John Mayer, Be Captain of Agoraphobia

Answered 6/11/2017

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Gradual approach?: It is important that the treatment support and encourage you moving out of your house. Perhaps a in your area, you might find a therapist who would agree starting off with Skype sessions and having you come ( perhaps accompanied ) to his or her office periodically in person until you are comfortable coming for all the sessions. You can propose such a plan in your initial phone call inquiry.

Answered 12/9/2016

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