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Paige Fetzner
Psychologist | Clinical
Dr. Paige Fetzner is a psychologist practicing in Fort Washington, PA. She specializes in the treatment of mental health issues including a wide variety of disorders, addictions, and trauma. Dr. Fetzner works with patients in a collaborative manner to develop realistic and attainable goals. As a psychologist, Dr. Fetzner works with her interdisciplinary treatment team to evaluate and treats patients while providing psychotherapy and group therapy. Patients usually visit Dr. Fetzner because they have been experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, or anger for a significant period of time and would benefit from a therapeutic relationship that fosters congruence, mutual respect, and unconditional positive regard. The purpose of Dr. Fetzner's work is to enable her patients to develop a "life worth living."
20 years
Experience
Paige Fetzner
- Fort Washington, PA
- West Chester University
- Accepting new patients
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Are anxiety medications safe?
Yes they are. You and your doctor will work together to identify change in mood and if you are experiencing any side effects.
How long should I take medications for anxiety?
That is an answer best addressed with your doctor. Never stop medications without proper consultation from a professional. It may be helpful to begin decreasing the dosage first READ MORE
That is an answer best addressed with your doctor. Never stop medications without proper consultation from a professional. It may be helpful to begin decreasing the dosage first to determine if you are able to manage anxiety using other methods. It may be helpful to consult with a therapist to determine the best course of behaviorally managing anxiety if you and your doctor feel you no longer need medication.
Can depression be fixed with medications?
Depression can be addressed with medications and therapy. Speak with a doctor who specializes in depression to establish the best course of treatment. There may be underlying factors READ MORE
Depression can be addressed with medications and therapy. Speak with a doctor who specializes in depression to establish the best course of treatment. There may be underlying factors related to your depression that may be best addressed in therapy.
Can anxiety attacks be life-threatening?
While anxiety attacks may feel as if they are life threatening, they are not. Identifying triggers for these and implementing strategies such as breathing exercises, counting backwards READ MORE
While anxiety attacks may feel as if they are life threatening, they are not. Identifying triggers for these and implementing strategies such as breathing exercises, counting backwards from 1000-0, identifying in a step down fashion starting with the number 5 of the things you see, hear, feel, etc. help focus your attention away from the anxiety.
Can alcohol addiction be completely cured?
No alcohol addiction cannot be cured. However, your friend can live a life in recovery from addiction with the proper supports in place.
How long is the treatment for alcohol addiction?
Seeking help for addiction has no time frame. Addiction cannot be “rid of”; a person who is in recovery from their addiction is learning how to navigate through life while managing READ MORE
Seeking help for addiction has no time frame. Addiction cannot be “rid of”; a person who is in recovery from their addiction is learning how to navigate through life while managing the urges each and every day. Changing the perspective of living with addiction and navigating people, places, and things will help promote this recovery. This is a lifelong process.
The length of treatment depends on many factors including, type of addiction, years engaging in behavior, where you receive treatment, and most importantly your motivation for a life worth living.
Thanks so much for your inquiry and the best of luck to you on your journey. Kudos for taking one of the initial steps by seeking support!
The length of treatment depends on many factors including, type of addiction, years engaging in behavior, where you receive treatment, and most importantly your motivation for a life worth living.
Thanks so much for your inquiry and the best of luck to you on your journey. Kudos for taking one of the initial steps by seeking support!
Should I take medications for anxiety?
That is best determined by a psychiatrist. There are ways to manage anxiety without medications including mindfulness, deep breathing, visual imagery exercises, etc. However, it READ MORE
That is best determined by a psychiatrist. There are ways to manage anxiety without medications including mindfulness, deep breathing, visual imagery exercises, etc. However, it is best to work with a psychiatrist to determine the best course of treatment.
Can a psychologist help anxiety patients?
Yes. Psychologists are trained to help individuals with anxiety symptoms. Such therapies that have been proven effective include DBT and CBT. Thank you for your inquiry.
Is treatment for anxiety permanent?
Thank you for your inquiry. To say that anxiety will be permanently removed from your life is unlikely. However, using skills from therapies including but not limited to DBT and READ MORE
Thank you for your inquiry. To say that anxiety will be permanently removed from your life is unlikely. However, using skills from therapies including but not limited to DBT and CBT can definitely provide helpful ways to manage it so you can continue to have the life that worth living that you deserve.
