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Marcia Starkman

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Hello! I'm Marcia Starkman, M.S.N., R.N., PMHCNS-BC. I am a board certified Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist in private practice. I was formerly the Director of Nursing at Bayview Mental Health Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I am also very active in nursing education at a large Florida state hospital and mentor and supervise nurses at many different stages in their careers. I believe in and model caring in everything I do personally and professionally.

I have been a psychiatric nurse for more than 30 years, and have worked in a variety of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health settings in the U.S. and Canada. I am an advanced practice, master’s level, adult psychiatric mental health nurse. My private practice is in Hallandale Beach, Florida and I specialize in women's and travelers' mental health issues. I have a particular interest in women's reproductive mental health, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and eating disorders. I offer individual, couple, and group therapy.

I have more than twenty five years experience (as an early pioneer) using the internet for mental health counseling and support. I offer telephone, online live, e-mail, and face-to-face sessions. Distance is no obstacle. I have been an expert consultant on postpartum depression and women's issues on many other popular websites.

I view self exploration as a positive, growthful experience that can benefit anyone who wants to understand themselves and their behavior. Engaging in therapy is the ultimate positive effort to do so. Taking the first step can be frightening, but is well worth it.

Please feel free to contact me with your questions and concerns. All the best!

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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Mental Health Nursing:
    Some Families May Have Natural Protection Against Dementia

    WEDNESDAY, Aug. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Resistance to dementia may run in families, according to a new study.

    Researchers found parents and siblings of people with normal brain function and high levels of a protein related to inflammation have a lower risk for dementia.

    "In very e...Full Article

  • Marcia Starkman
    Marcia Starkman of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    How can I cope with postpartum depression?

    Coping is the operative word here!

    Almost everyone involved with helping support women with postpartum depression (PPD) have three key sentences of advice that they immediately offer:

    "You are not alone."

    "It is not your fault."

    "You will get better."

    The first way to cope is to memorize those three

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    Marcia Starkman has posted a blog entry: Replacements

    My sister and I talk about pets and grief.

    I gave up on having any more furry friends several years ago, after the tragic death of my cat, a beautiful and intelligent Siamese. I am still "not over" his demise. I miss him so much, that it still generates an almost physical reaction in my gut. So, I have

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    Carol Cottrill posted on Marcia Starkman’s wall:
    So glad you friended me Marcia- looking forward to learning and sharing information with you!
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    Marcia Starkman of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    What factors can trigger depression?

    Some possible triggers for depression can also be:

    1. Physical illness. That's why it's important to see your Health Care Provider in order to rule out any underlying medical causes for depression, especially if there are no obvious triggers. Along these lines, a new and/or chronic illness, an exac
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    Marcia Starkman of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    How can I help my child be accountable for his actions?

    One way to help your child become accountable for his actions is to be the best role model you can be. Are you responsible and accountable for your actions? Are you honest in your day to day dealings with others? For example, if you're in a store with your child and the cashier gives you too much change,

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    Marcia Starkman of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    Why do the holidays make me depressed?
    The holidays are the time to erase the "shoulds" from your life. Think about the messages we are bombarded with from as far back as the day before Halloween! We should be happy, we should have money, we should spend this money, we should be part of a large, loving family gathered in a beautifully...  Full Post
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    Marcia Starkman of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    Who is affected by postpartum depression?
    Along with the stats and percentages of which women may be affected by postpartum depression, there is also the effect of postpartum depression on the woman, her partner, her family, and of course, the newborn. It can strike anyone. Many women wonder, "why me?" when they become depressed. In my practice,...  Full Post
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    Marcia Starkman of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    How can I be happy?

    Surround yourself with positives and happiness. If your environment is grim and the people surrounding you are negative and defeatist, it can be hard to feel happy. So, to feel better biologically, improve your eating habits, sleep well, and get as much sunlight as you can. Get moving, even when you don't

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    Marcia Starkman of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    What is the dark side of self-disclosure?

    What constitutes self-disclosure? It's about sharing personal (and maybe even intimate) details about yourself like your health and relationship status, your finances, religious and political beliefs, etc. It's very important to evaluate the appropriate time and place for self-disclosure. While it may

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    Marcia Starkman of MDLIVE answered:
    Who is affected by postpartum depression?
    Along with the stats and percentages of which women may be affected by postpartum depression, there is also the effect of postpartum depression on the woman, her partner, her family, and of course, the newborn. It can strike anyone. Many women wonder, "why me?" when they become depressed. In my practice,...  Full Post