Paula Wolfer

Thank you for your question! Honestly, it depends. Most of the time, anxiety that is severe or accompanied by panic attacks will require medication. However, it is not always necessary. The gold standard treatment for generalized anxiety disorder is cognitive behavioral therapy. This therapy you can do with or without taking medication. However, it is recommended that if your anxiety is severe or if you have panic attacks that you do both cognitive behavioral therapy and medication. I hope this was helpful! Thanks again for your question!

Hello! Thank you for your question! Alcohol treatment duration really depends on several factors. There are many different types of treatment for alcohol addiction. You can either complete an outpatient treatment program which could take anywhere from 12 weeks to 6 months. Or you could complete a residential program which could take anywhere from 28 days to 12 weeks. for alcohol addiction, most of the time you might start with an inpatient hospitalization stay, to stabilize before entering into a treatment program. It is usually best to seek guidance from a mental health professional who will be part of your treatment plan.

Hello! Thank you for tour question! Yes, Psychotherapy can absolutely improve symptoms for ADHD. Much of the therapy would be behavior-based, and would focus on creating more structure in the environment and the behavior. This can be done through avenues such as contingency plans and reward systems.

Hello, Thank you for your question. The type of therapy that is most appropriate for your friend, depends on several factors. First and foremost, if the alcohol addiction is severe, they will need medical assistance to detox, as detoxing from a long term alcohol addiction can lead to some life threatening situations. Second, if your friend needs additional support throughout the therapeutic process, a residential setting maybe be most appropriate. Lastly, the type of therapy really depends on the specific needs of the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has been used to treat various addictions, and has been the gild standard therapy for decades. I hope this helps! Thank you again for your question!

Hello! Thank you for your question. Depending on the severity of depression, and the modality of Psychotherapy, you could be receiving treatment for 12 weeks or longer. There really is no set time for therapy, as all therapies are tailored to your specific situation. It also depends on the approach of your therapist. For example, cognitive behavioral therapy will be a much shorter treatment than traditional psychoanalysis or other psychdynamic approaches. I hope this helps! Thank you again for your inquiry!

You can go to a psychiatrist and/or psychologist to treat alcohol addiction. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can advise you regarding medication options. A psychologist can provide you with a variety of therapies to help treat and reduce the risk of relapse.