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Family therapists
Family therapists are trained in the field of psychotherapy to work effectively with families and couples in intimate relationships to address their issues through promoting healthy changes and developments within the relationships.
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A 33-year old asked:
I'm going to a family therapist today. What can I expect, what to do?
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A 41-year old asked:
What's a marriage and family therapist?
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I'm curious as to what can marriage family therapist do for you?
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How to open up to family counselors/therapists?
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A 29-year old asked:
How do I find a good therapist for family problems in my city?
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A 16-year old male asked:
Currently unable to see therapist, naive family is useless, school year is over. What can I do about my almost unbearable fear of death?
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A 38-year old female asked:
I have severe fatigue, no motivation, no energy. I sleep fine and really have no stress. I have seen therapists and family doctors.
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A 26-year old female asked:
I've recently been experiencing panic attacks, should I see a family doctor or a therapist for treatment? I'm not sure if there is something wrong with physically that would cause the attacks.
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A 37-year old asked:
Can a child therapist work only with little kids or with the whole family?
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What happens if I was abused by a family member a year ago, will my therapist have to report it?
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A female asked:
Have borderline personality disorder. family thinks its all about me controlling mind. Is it possible alone? region no proper therapist.
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A 24-year old male asked:
Which is the best dosage of Lexapro tablet for OCD and GAD?? 5mg ,10mg or 20mg,A therapist Gave me 5mg of it but my Family physian said take 10mg?
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A 33-year old female asked:
I know i need help. I'm too afraid to tell my therapist that i need to b n hospital&don't have friends or family i can talk to. I need it done for me?
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A 35-year old male asked:
How long am I contagious from a mild common cold? Highly likely infected Sunday from massage therapist who was coughing. Felt symptoms Wednesday. Visiting family the following Wednesday for thanksgiving small family visit. Okay to go if feeling well?
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A 32-year old female asked:
When do you know you have to go see a therapist or psychologist? I have a family dilemma which is grinding me and getting worse and I feel I am slipping into more sadness and it has a bad effect on my marriage and son?
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A 53-year old female asked:
20YO daughter has anxiety. Is perfectionist, worries others upset w/ her. Sees therapist at college, exercises. Doesnt want to take meds. Anything else to help? I dont want it to impact future relationships or keep her from having family someday?
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Whats the difference between a therapist and a counselor?
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Are expensive therapists better?
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What does a recreational therapist do?
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What are the possible benefits of getting a therapist?
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Is it therapeutic and ok to receive a hug from a therapist ?
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What does a sleep therapist do?
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What is an enterostomal therapist?
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What do recreational therapists do?
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Ho can I become a speech therapist?
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What's a registered physical therapist?
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When does someone need to see a therapist?
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At what maximum rate can I see a therapist?
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How could we find legitimute sex therapists?
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How can prenatal massage therapists help me?
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