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Dr. Katherine Gorman, PHD

Psychologist

Dr. Katherine Gorman is a psychologist practicing in Clarksville, TN. Dr. Gorman specializes in the treatment of health mental problems, and helps people to cope with their mental illnesses. As a psychologist, Dr. Gorman evaluates and treats patients through a variety of methods, most typically being psychotherapy or talk therapy. Patients usually visit Dr. Gorman because they have been experiencing depression, anxiety, stress or anger for a significant period of time and are seeking help. Psychologists may perform a variety of exams and assessments to diagnose a mental condition.
Dr. Katherine Gorman, PHD
  • Clarksville, TN
  • Accepting new patients

Which method of therapy is best for schizophrenics?

Research indicates for clients it is not the techniques the therapist uses that are the major factor in healing. Having a positive trustworthy and collaborative relationship with READ MORE
Research indicates for clients it is not the techniques the therapist uses that are the major factor in healing. Having a positive trustworthy and collaborative relationship with your therapist is the most important factor. Therapists generally utilize a variety of techniques and are flexible. It is important that they find together with you what works best.


How does alcohol affect anxiety and depression?

One of the strongest comorbid conditions with anxiety is alcoholism. Both need to be treated as they often are interrelated and fuel each other.

Can you have a panic attack for no reason?

There are usually triggers. People often don’t recognize what they are. Trauma is held in the brain by all of the senses, hearing, vision, smell, etc. Someone who was victimized READ MORE
There are usually triggers. People often don’t recognize what they are. Trauma is held in the brain by all of the senses, hearing, vision, smell, etc. Someone who was victimized by a smoker for example may not recognize that the smell of burning leaves, fireplaces could cause a panic attack. Learning your triggers takes time, but they can be reset.


Does your brain go back to normal after antidepressants?

The good news is SSRIs can often repair areas of the brain damaged by trauma.This is different for each person and abrupt withdrawal can lead to discontinuation syndrome.This should READ MORE
The good news is SSRIs can often repair areas of the brain damaged by trauma.This is different for each person and abrupt withdrawal can lead to discontinuation syndrome.This should always be discussed with for prescriber and discontinued in the correct fashion.


How does CBT work for insomnia?

Sleep hygiene is very effective. Use techniques to train your body it’s time to sleep.Very important to have the same routine every night one hour before bed. No electronics during READ MORE
Sleep hygiene is very effective. Use techniques to train your body it’s time to sleep.Very important to have the same routine every night one hour before bed. No electronics during this time.


Brain hyperactivity?

I suggest you get tested.